Chapter 854 - 71: Grandpa Takes You Wandering Across the World

Chapter 854: Chapter 71: Grandpa Takes You Wandering Across the World

Beside the official road leading away from the Divine Land, several hundred miles from the Dragon Capital, lies a small town, a necessary stop en route to the Dragon Capital, thriving with lodging businesses.

An old man limped into an inn on a cane.

"Innkeeper, I need a room."

The innkeeper teased a little child beside her with a sugar-coated hawthorn, "Coming, right away, Silly Bao, here, take this and eat."

The child referred to as Silly Bao looked up and saw the limping old man, and the old man saw Silly Bao, both exchanged a silent look.

The innkeeper efficiently arranged the lodging, "Would you like dinner?"

"Just bring out whatever meat and wine you have," Old Fang replied.

The innkeeper looked at the child, and sighed, "Then would you help me keep an eye on the child, his mind is not quite right, but he’s very obedient, I’ll go prepare your meal."

Old Fang nodded, casually placed his luggage down, and sat beside Silly Bao. The innkeeper glanced a few times before hurrying to the kitchen to heat the food. Her inn was a small business, there was only one helper in the kitchen, the rest she did herself. Some time ago, she found an abandoned child; having no children of her own, she happily took him in. Though the child was a bit simple-minded and slow, he was very obedient, so she nicknamed him Silly Bao.

"Silly Bao, want some candy?" Old Fang said with a mischievous grin.

Cai Zongzhang rolled his eyes and grumbled, "So many roads, yet you insist on taking this one. Are you sick?"

"We were trained by the same master, and our cultivation is about the same, coincidences aren’t unusual," Old Fang chuckled.

Cai Zongzhang looked at Old Fang’s hand, "Hey, is your hand better now?"

Old Fang flexed his left hand, "Almost, had some good luck."

"What’s going on," Cai Zongzhang furrowed his brow. To counteract wear and tear so effectively, only the new path could do that. Did Old Fang do something lately, "Related to Li Xin?"

"I sent him to the Divine Land," Old Fang said.

"You insane!" Cai Zongzhang gasped, gritting his teeth, "That’s a dead zone, you sent him there?"

"Into the depths of death to later revive," Old Fang laughed contentedly.

"Nonsense," Cai Zongzhang cursed as he scrutinized Old Fang, "No, what are you up to?"

"He’s been with the Shadow Owl for so long, your observation hasn’t been short either, what do you think?" Old Fang poured himself a glass of water and took a bite of Cai Zongzhang’s sugar-coated hawthorn.

Cai Zongzhang was silent, "There’s something unusual, his luck is exceptionally high among him, but the Wish Power surrounding him is quite exaggerated, the magnitude isn’t what his level can endure, there are many contradictory elements on him."

Old Fang swallowed the hawthorn, wiped his mouth, "He’s so righteous, it’s almost crooked."

Cai Zongzhang suddenly slapped his thigh hard, "Exactly, I feel something’s off about him too, like he’s being manipulated."

Suddenly Cai Zongzhang froze, his face gradually showing horror, "Are you saying, he’s being used for someone else’s benefit?"

"I didn’t say anything, nor should you, anyway, this matter is incredibly deep, the Secret Castle can’t be uninvolved, I don’t think those monsters are any saints, they’ve been restless for ages, probably trying to find a way to break their curse, the Withered Wood Monastery is also in on it, that Moncalleta’s little princess should be part of it; the Holy Land is a gathering ground for psychos."

"I feel that girl is alright, there shouldn’t be any problems," Cai Zongzhang silently added after a moment.

"I didn’t say she’s a problem, it’s precisely because everything seems problem-free that it’s the biggest problem. You know what a damned place the Withered Wood Monastery is, I still think those old nuns are nutcases, lunatics, just not sure what they’re after yet," Old Fang said, lighting a cigarette.

Cai Zongzhang reached out his hand, and Old Fang gave him one.

"It’s odd that the Secret Castle sent people to liaise with Li Xin this time, their involvement was deep, Avogadro, destined death, the heavy shackles on Li Xin, a little hiding isn’t necessarily bad," Cai Zongzhang sighed, "When we left the Divine Land, it had already started to destabilize, it’s likely worse now. You sent him there, what exactly do you plan, hoping he saves the Divine Land?"

Old Fang shook his head, "That’s beyond human power, don’t forget the Divine Land has a special ability."

"You mean the Divine Land Law? A small, independent, yet very strong law, rarely exceeded," Cai Zongzhang replied, "... Do you intend to use the Divine Law to sever the hidden manipulations behind Li Xin’s destiny?"

"Manipulations or not, I’m not certain, neither of us has reached the threshold of deities, but as soon as he arrives in the Divine Land, Li Xin’s soul will gradually gain independence, and it retains a lot of power from the Ancient Dragon Era there, like the methods for refining the Divine Relic and laws, which greatly restrain Divine Power. Given this kid’s wisdom and resilience, it gives him a bit more of a chance," Old Fang inhaled deeply on his cigarette.

Cai Zongzhang’s eyes twitched, "You’re so deceptive, sounding better than singing, someone might think he’s your son,... Are you trying to make him settle our old debts?"

"Pah, as if you’re not included!" Old Fang exclaimed, "We’re just doing our best and leaving the rest to fate. The talisman is what I gave him, but how to use it, when to use, or even if it can be used, is still up to him. He’s gone, meaning it’s where he should be. Fate is predetermined, everyone’s happy."

Cai Zongzhang nodded, sighed, "Life Masters are truly shameless, cough, cough. The Church Court has already sent people to the Golden Sea, the Wish Book is about to emerge, inevitable bloodshed awaits. I really don’t think it’s an opportunity, the Divine Land might even get drawn in."

Old Fang nodded, "I’ve heard other churches have moved too, all major secret organizations, except perhaps the Secret Castle have also moved, the Creator God’s remains, who can resist temptation. I just always feel something is amiss."

"You feel odd too, I thought I was the only one," Cai Zongzhang said, "Logically, artifacts like the Wish Book require a certain level to even be accessed. It wasn’t like this before. This time, it’s like everyone is included, which isn’t something one can just use instantly, without certain hidden power, you might not even recognize it in front of you."

"As expected from the Former Chief, vast knowledge."

"Feels like it’s being manipulated?"

"Yes, era changes seem naturally driven, but every change hides a significant hand behind it. Last time, it was the Withered Wood Monastery, overthrew the Pope, but ultimately benefitted were the Seven Great Churches and the Royal Authority. I think Saint Mary got tricked too. Having the previous lesson, each power is very cautious, no one wants to be the forerunner."

"The Song of Hell rose due to this reason, along with the other two Seven Stars Travel Groups, Red Skull and Fire Seed. With the power of the Seven Great Churches, their insight would surpass ours, yet they choose not to move personally."

"Even the Song of Hell isn’t foolish, developing under the guise of being the church’s black glove, now less compliant, like this Dragon Capital affair, they have their own goals, acting more like they’re accelerating era changes, wanting to become the New God."

"Wishful thinking, inside the Church Court, there are differing views too. Given that era changes are inevitable, some feel rather than opposing, it’s better to transition smoothly and have the Church Court be part of the new era," Cai Zongzhang sighed, though he thinks likewise, but being a puppet, the iron-like Church Court, changing Chiefs routinely.

The entire inn was filled with faint smoke, within the smoke, everyone was asleep; in the kitchen, the innkeeper and the cook leaned against the wall, sleeping soundly.

Cai Zongzhang stood up, "I’ll pack my stuff, let’s head out together."

"Ah, no more pretending to be foolish?"

"Get lost, if you can find this place, won’t the Church Court find it sooner or later, let’s hide out first."

"Dear grandson, Grandpa will take you on a world tour."

"Keep taking advantage, and watch me drown you in the bathroom."