Chapter 865 - 244: Southern Dipper

Chapter 865: Chapter 244: Southern Dipper

When the "Thousand-Mile in a Line" and "Nine Temporary Patrol Tokens" were gone, Li Yuan felt the world had become large again.

It was like a modern person accustomed to traveling with "cars" and "planes" suddenly losing these conveniences.

Time, carriages, all became slower.

Li Yuan and the Firefly Demon walked out of the bustling Central Capital City together.

Xie Yu, Xie Wei, Xiaozhen were left behind him; in fact, these days he silently watched them but never went to the Xie Family to ask for a cup of tea; Li Yuan in darkness is the strongest Li Yuan, once things are exposed, it’s merely part of the "big fish eats little fish, little fish eats shrimp" cycle.

The one playing chess shouldn’t stand on the chessboard.

And at this moment, the reason he thought of it as a chessboard was because he was guarding against the Human Emperor.

Of course, what he guards against is not the child who once carried a kite, but the one behind that child.

Darkness is often covered by light, the Human Emperor is the light, so...where is the darkness?

Where is the cost of that powerful and terrifying force?

Where is the planning behind it all?

The days Li Yuan spent as a wanderer were partly due to the exhaustion of sending off family members, but also because he was secretly observing all this?

The Firefly Demon being able to find him was essentially due to his laissez-faire.

He sat in the Central Capital City, watching the Firefly Demon for three whole days.

This Sect Leader of the Cyan Lotus Sect is completely like a headless fly, after wandering through the Central Capital North City, she began wandering East City, her route resembles "wiping the blackboard" or "opening a map."

However, Li Yuan had a suspicion in his heart.

He himself originally wanted to meet the Firefly Demon, and this time somewhat confirmed his suspicion.

Then, his suspicion was verified: the Firefly Demon couldn’t know where he was, but as soon as she reached a certain proximity, she could detect him.

Li Yuan gradually approached her, testing her sensory range, and then knew...it was merely a few hundred meters.

He needed the Firefly Demon.

Firstly, because she was the key to connect to the East Sea, his previous Li Ping’an line did not succeed, and Mountain Hall’s shipping line didn’t work, this was the only visible line.

Secondly, the Firefly Demon knew many many secrets, among which might be the secrets of "Yellow Springs Underworld." He couldn’t reach the Underworld himself now, having the Firefly Demon come was naturally much better, at least he could understand the situation through her.

In fact, if he still had the "Nine Temporary Patrol Tokens," he would have gone to find her himself.

Now, it was time for some dialog.

...

Over half a month later...

Li Yuan walked by the Firefly Demon’s side.

The Firefly Demon was leading a horse.

The horse walked very slowly along the small path.

But the Firefly Demon was very patient. After telling the Senior "any request is possible," she waited for further instruction.

Yet, so much time had passed, and no further instruction came.

The Senior merely led her out of Central Capital, then headed west.

Initially, she thought the Senior’s friend was in the west.

But the Senior only said the mutton skewers along the Yongzhou Path to the west were delicious; one must eat several in the cold winter.

Then the Senior, in his tattered clothes, indulged in eating with her amidst the curious looks from others. Of course, she paid.

Afterwards, the Senior went towards the south, saying the grilled fish along the coast was delicious, since they had come, shouldn’t they eat more?

Then the Senior continued in his torn attire...

Now, they were on the way to eat grilled fish.

Because the Senior walked very slowly, and wanting to walk from here to the seaside would take several months.

The Firefly Demon was very patient, she decided to accompany the Senior onward, as long as he didn’t speak, she wouldn’t ask.

However, Li Yuan suddenly turned his head, looking at the elegant woman in Cyan Robe and long hair draped over her shoulders, and patted himself on the back: "I finally understand."

The Firefly Demon asked with a smile: "What did you understand?"

Li Yuan said: "No wonder there is no feeling along the way, it’s your attire that doesn’t match mine."

The Firefly Demon smiled and replied: "Do you mean I should also change to clothes like yours?"

Li Yuan nodded.

Thus, the Firefly Demon went to change.

She spent money at a nearby farmhouse to buy some old clothes from a farm woman, then, under the woman’s shocked gaze, she dirtied the clothes further with soil and wore them openly, while giving her original luxurious silk attire to the woman.

Instantly, an elegant and ethereal lady transformed into a village girl just out of a mud pit.

Li Yuan laughed heartily.

The Firefly Demon maintained good manners, smiling: "As long as you are satisfied."

Li Yuan shook his head, his gaze fell on the white horse behind her.

The Firefly Demon already had a smile on her face, she removed the saddle and patted the white horse firmly, it hesitated for a moment, clearly not expecting to be free, then frolic joyously and ran far away.

This area is wilderness, the white horse had plenty of places to go.

Li Yuan asked: "Where do you think it will go?"

The Firefly Demon shook her head with a smile: "I do not know where it will go, nor do I care.

But I know it thinks it gained freedom, meanwhile it will lose more.

This place is still in the outer circle of the Central Capital Meat Field Remnant Vein, such places have many Demon Beasts.

Lost the bond, also lost the protection.

The price of freedom, it must bear with its life.

Foolishness and shortsightedness, are paths to death."

After saying, she intended to move forward, but found the Senior still watching her.

No.

Not watching her.

But watching the money in her pocket.