Chapter 556 - 484: Searching for Allies, Proving My Innocence?

Chapter 556: Chapter 484: Searching for Allies, Proving My Innocence?

making her appear mysterious and alluring.

"Greetings, True Monarch."

"Your beauty has brightened my rather foul mood."

Su Ye said with a polite smile, his etiquette impeccable.

"Heh..."

A smile touched Li Jinhua’s lips. She clearly appreciated Su Ye’s compliment.

Female cultivators who maintained a youthful appearance were, almost without exception, very particular about their looks.

She seemed to be in a good mood and asked in a teasing tone, "What’s wrong? Could it be that our invincible Yehai is having troubles?"

Li Jinhua’s words were laced with insinuation.

Clearly, she already knew about the Jade Void Sword Sect’s ’discovery’ of the Far South Continent.

Su Ye wasn’t surprised. As a Nascent Soul True Monarch, it was only natural that she had access to better information channels than he did.

At the very least, the Flame Alliance’s intelligence department would have handed over all their information the moment she asked... This wasn’t a betrayal; the Flame Alliance was a subordinate faction of the True Treasure Pavilion to begin with.

The length of time Su Ye had been in charge of the Flame Alliance was incredibly short, even by a mortal’s standards.

Let alone for cultivators, with their much longer lifespans.

Su Ye spread his hands. "In fact, I have run into some trouble. A group of shameless bandits has its eyes on our valuable assets, and it’s causing me a great deal of distress."

He intentionally stressed the word "our."

"Oh?"

Li Jinhua tilted her head. Her elegant, majestic dragon horns and the subconscious flick of her dragon tail added a unique charm to the gesture.

After all, a living dragon-girl was truly captivating!

"Eyes on our assets, hmm... In that case, it really is a troublesome matter..." Li Jinhua drawled, lightly tapping a finger to her lips.

Her golden, slitted pupils curved like crescent moons, hiding a hint of appreciative satisfaction.

’As expected.’

’Su Ye came to seek my support.’

’This represents trust.’ Li Jinhua was very pleased with this.

"However, when you say our assets, what specifically are you referring to...?" Li Jinhua asked. She already knew everything, but she wanted Su Ye to be forthcoming.

Su Ye was well aware of this.

Therefore, he got straight to the point. "Decades ago, due to an accidental discovery, I found a continent..."

"Based on my exploration, the level of civilization on this continent is very low. Aside from a few indigenous gods who possess great power, the mortal world is very weak..."

"But their resources are abundant..."

Su Ye gave a simple introduction to the Far South Continent, explaining how he had discovered it and established the Nanyaoguang Corporation.

Aside from his secrets—like his ’panel’ and the process of refining divinity to obtain Divine Seeds—he held almost nothing back, laying all his cards on the table.

He even revealed secret intelligence that Li Jinhua didn’t yet possess, such as the fact that the rules of the two worlds converged on the Far South Continent, making it easier for cultivators there to comprehend Divine Seeds and advance their cultivation progress.

’Perfect.’

’This piece of information can also mask the true reason I cultivated a Dao Embryo Dharma Aspect.’

As for what he would say if Li Jinhua verified his claims and found the effects of the converging rules on the Far South Continent weren’t that great, Su Ye already had an excuse prepared.

The two worlds have been converging for too long, so the intense changes have already passed. The rules have stabilized and faded, so of course the effects have diminished. Besides... it all depends on one’s own talent!

"The convergence of two worlds, the transformation of rules..."

Li Jinhua’s eyes lit up as she listened. She murmured to herself, "So that’s how it is. No wonder you were able to cultivate the Six Paths Divine Seed. This is truly a top-tier opportunity."

The Dao models itself after nature.

In this situation, it’s as if a cultivator is learning directly from heaven and earth. Of course the results would be outstanding!

’Besides...’

A glint flashed in Li Jinhua’s eyes. As she looked at Su Ye, a peculiar thought surfaced in her mind.

Compared to ordinary cultivators, Li Jinhua, a Nascent Soul True Monarch from a prestigious background, knew certain secrets.

She had a preliminary understanding of this world’s Celestial Dao—an entity that was both ethereal and omnipresent.

’Destiny... is it?’

So-called destiny was the favor of the World Primordial Force.

To receive the favor of the World Primordial Force was to be blessed with great fortune, becoming a Son of Destiny who was invincible and ever-victorious.

However, the will of Heaven was profound and inscrutable. Only a rare few lucky individuals could win its favor.

’Facilitating the integration of the Barbaric Continent... into this world.’

’He rendered a service to heaven and earth... As the one who achieved this great merit first, isn’t it possible he received the favor of destiny?’

Li Jinhua pondered this, her eyes flickering slightly.

Of course.

She couldn’t actually see something like destiny. It wasn’t just her; even Nascent Soul True Monarchs who specialized in the Dao of fortune and divination would find it difficult to identify a person of destiny.

But... a person of destiny was bound to be extraordinary.

And what was more miraculous than a Dao Embryo Dharma Aspect?

’It’s just that...’

’Throughout history, the Sons of Destiny have always been at the center of conflict and turmoil, destined to bring about change. And now, because of the Far South Continent, he has fallen out with the Jade Void Sword Sect?’

’If I follow this line of reasoning, relying on the Son of Destiny’s trait of being ever-victorious, the final outcome would be...?’

Li Jinhua’s heart skipped a beat. With the position of the Yaoguang at stake, even she felt a pang of trepidation.

’Forget it.’

’So what if he destroys the Jade Void Sword Sect in the future?’

’I’ve already seized the initiative and forged a good relationship with him. I have nothing to worry about!’

As this thought crossed Li Jinhua’s mind, her expression became even more amiable.

She declared in a righteous tone, "These bandits trying to steal our property—this is absolutely unacceptable!"

"Mr. Su, you can rest assured that I, Li Jinhua, and the entirety of the True Treasure Pavilion, stand firmly with you!"

Unwavering support!

Absolutely unwavering support!

Li Jinhua’s attitude took even Su Ye by surprise.

He had expected her to support him, but wasn’t this level of support a bit too strong?

’Is this... preferential treatment for having a Dao Embryo Dharma Aspect?’

’Or... is she after my kidney?’

Su Ye wondered, grumbling to himself.

In the eyes of the outside world, Su Ye possessed some unknown, top-tier bloodline Dao Body... The benefits of a marriage alliance with him, based on this point alone, would be immense!

’Whatever.’

’It’s not a big deal. I’m not exactly a man of high moral principles anyway.’

’If it comes down to it, I wouldn’t mind marrying a few dragon-girls.’

"Thank you very much."

"As for our shared asset, a considerable portion of the Nanyaoguang Corporation’s shares will belong to you, True Monarch."

Su Ye was repaying her kindness with a gesture of his own.

Favor is one thing, but money still had to be paid.

Shared interests were the glue that held an alliance together.

Besides, people—and dragon-girls were no exception—only truly cared when their own interests were involved!

...

The communication ended.

With Li Jinhua’s support secured, Su Ye felt much more relaxed.

Righteous Sects, after all, had to play by the rules. As one of the Seven Sages of the True Treasure Pavilion, Li Jinhua could fully represent its interests.

With a great enemy at their doorstep, Su Ye didn’t think the Jade Void Sword Sect would fall out with the True Treasure Pavilion over this!

’Of course, I still have to give the Jade Void Sword Sect some face. I’ll have to loosen control over the Far South Continent and allow them to intervene and carry out their own colonization activities.’

The Nanyaoguang Corporation was bound to lose its monopoly over the Far South Continent.

It couldn’t be helped.

However, this whole affair was not without its benefits.

’The interests in the Far South Continent are creating friction between the True Treasure Pavilion and the Sword Sect... In the future, perhaps I can use this to get the True Treasure Pavilion’s maximum support?’

’Even if my identity is exposed, it won’t be a problem?’

Su Ye mused internally.

After all,

he really didn’t want to become a Loose Cultivator, living the life of a fugitive on the run.

Cultivating with the backing of a major power was far more comfortable than being a Loose Cultivator.

Besides, he still had his eye on the True Treasure Pavilion’s fifth-tier Spirit Vein and their methods for surviving tribulations at the Nascent Soul level!

...

「Several days passed in the blink of an eye.」

The change in the situation left Su Ye stunned.

"What the—has Chi Weixuan gone mad? I haven’t offended him, have I?"

"And the Jade Void Sword Sect... they’re actually going along with his madness?"

"They actually suspect me of being connected to the sixth-tier evil being they divined? And they also suspect me of colluding with remnants of the Blood Moon Demon Palace?"

"You really know how to slap a label on someone!"

Su Ye was furious.

Li Jinhua spread her hands. "In short... those old fossils from the Sword Sect are demanding that you appear in person to be inspected and clear your name."