Chapter 273: The Effect of the Inner Binding Seal Divine Technique

Chapter 273: Chapter 273: The Effect of the Inner Binding Seal Divine Technique

He’d only wanted to test out this Divine Technique; he never expected to make such an accidental discovery.

By now, Chu Fan had already passed straight through two walls and returned to the edge of the bath. He deactivated the Divine Technique and sat cross-legged on the floor, making it seem as if he had been there all along.

He didn’t know the limits of this Divine Technique or how long the Invisibility could last. However, he knew that at the very least, those at the Void Realm of cultivation couldn’t detect his presence at all.

Right now, Chu Fan’s mind was filled with two things: that tantalizing body, and the sheer cunning of Wen Chan.

She was actually the Pavilion Master of Chaoyin Pavilion, and Chaoyin Pavilion was a Sub-Hall of the God Slaughter Hall. This meant that through her, he could definitely find the God Slaughter Hall.

He didn’t know what Chaoyin Pavilion was plotting, but if this woman wanted to use him, then why couldn’t he do the same to her?

After all, he could now hear the thoughts of others.

’But why can I hear other people’s thoughts? Is it because of the Divine Technique? Or did the Miaolian Celestial Stabilization Technique grant me this ability after I reached the Integration Realm?’

’The most likely reason is probably the Divine Technique.’

’I can go out and test it later to be certain.’

In any case, having the ability to hear others’ thoughts was an absolutely heaven-defying skill—even more so than the Invisibility Divine Technique.

Knowing what others were thinking could help him accomplish so much.

While Chu Fan was lost in thought, a knock came from the door.

Wen Chan’s voice followed from outside the door. "Sir, Sir, this servant has something to report."

"The door isn’t locked. Come in!"

The door opened to reveal a fully dressed Wen Chan. Though a coquettish charm still lingered in her features, her posture seemed as frail as a willow in the wind.

’She’s really putting on an act. If I hadn’t heard her thoughts, I might have actually been fooled,’ Chu Fan thought.

"What is it?" Chu Fan asked, pretending that nothing was wrong.

"Sir, was someone in the courtyard just now?"

Chu Fan deliberately furrowed his brows and asked, "Who came?"

"Oh. Perhaps this servant was just seeing things after such a tumultuous night. Are you certain you don’t require my service, Sir?"

A woman born with such an innately seductive nature was bewitching with every gesture, even without trying, stirring the hearts of men.

"I’ve told you already, I didn’t bring you along because I’m lusting after your body. You should go. It’ll be dawn soon, so get some proper rest. I have a lot to do today," Chu Fan said with a dismissive wave.

"This servant will take her leave!"

As Wen Chan turned, a flash of murderous intent glinted in her eyes before vanishing.

Chu Fan couldn’t help but strain his ears, yet he couldn’t hear a single one of her thoughts.

This confirmed it. He had only been able to hear her thoughts because of the Divine Technique.

In other words, he could hear the thoughts of others while using this Divine Technique to become invisible.

Now, his only remaining question was how long this Divine Technique could be maintained.

’Chaoyin Pavilion, or rather, the God Slaughter Hall... what are they trying to do? Don’t tell me they’re trying to overthrow the imperial authority of the Hua Xu Empire?’

At this thought, Chu Fan immediately rejected the speculation. The Long Clan had ruled the Central Domain for tens of thousands of years. With so many Sects in the world, and so many Saints and Half-Saints, they thought they could overthrow it with just the God Slaughter Hall? That was simply impossible.

A just cause attracts much support, while an unjust one finds little. The Long Clan hadn’t lost its way. Across the Central Domain, the people were prosperous and Sects flourished. The system of imperial succession was already ingrained in the very blood of the people. Under these circumstances, trying to overthrow Hua Xu’s imperial power was nothing but a fool’s dream.

’So what exactly is the God Slaughter Hall trying to do?’

’I should probably put this aside for now. I’ll think about it after I get out of the Hua Xu Secret Realm.’

’In any case, the God Slaughter Hall is just stirring up trouble in the Central Domain. If it weren’t for Leng Yingxue, I couldn’t care less what they were planning.’

’With Crown Prince Long Jingyao’s capabilities, if the God Slaughter Hall truly got too ambitious, he could crush them with a single blow.’

’I should focus on getting used to my new Realm first.’

Immediately, Chu Fan once again sat cross-legged on the ground and closed his eyes.

Back in her room, Wen Chan’s face was livid. She had just been slapped, yet she hadn’t even seen her assailant’s shadow.

Moreover, that person had managed to approach her without a sound. A sliver of fear inevitably crept into her heart.

She took out a Communication Jade Scroll and sent a message.

The message contained only two words: "Lie low."

At 7:45 AM, Chu Fan, still acting as if nothing had happened, told Wen Chan not to leave the residence, and then left the inn.

When he arrived at the meeting spot, he found Lü Yunxiu already waiting for him, just as planned.

"My Lord, I’ve heard about what happened after you left the Xi Jun Building last night. Are you all right?"

Chu Fan waved his hand and said, "I’m fine. Have you arranged a place?"

"My Lord, please follow me." Lü Yunxiu led Chu Fan to a pavilion in the backyard.

"First, tell me how you came to serve under Ji Bufan."

"To answer, my Lord, four years ago, after you passed through Qingyun City, my Lü Family suffered a catastrophe. The Sovereign ordered all the men to be executed, and all the women were sent to the Imperial Music Bureau. Later, by a chance encounter, I met Lord Ji."

Hearing her story, Chu Fan couldn’t help but sigh with a sense of melancholy.

She’d been dealt a good hand, but she’d played it terribly.

All because the Lü Family had mistakenly trusted the father and son of the Yan Family from the Red Blood Mansion.

"Do you hate me?"

"I used to. I hated you so much I wanted to eat your flesh and drink your blood."

"So you don’t hate me now?"

"I want to, but I no longer dare," Lü Yunxiu admitted frankly.

Chu Fan smiled and shook his head. "Regardless, the cause of it all was your Lü Family’s greed, and your own misplaced trust."

"I didn’t expect that after not seeing you for a few years, you’re already at the Golden Core Realm. It seems Ji Bufan values you quite a bit."

"Lord Ji has given me a new lease on life."

Chu Fan waved his hand dismissively. He had no desire to know how Ji Bufan had gotten a hold on this woman, making her serve him so willingly. After all, Ji Bufan had his own methods.

"How many of your people are in this city?"

"Including myself, there are only eight of us in this city, and I am the Commander."

"You should all lie low for now. Wait until Ji Bufan himself comes to Jianye City, then you can follow his arrangements. Before he arrives, take care of yourselves. Also, you shouldn’t work at the Xi Jun Building anymore. Since we are old acquaintances, regardless of any grudges, I don’t want to see you become someone else’s plaything."

"My Lord, though I may work in a place of pleasure, I haven’t..."

Chu Fan interrupted her. "After I left last night, were a lot of people from the Xi Jun Building arrested?"

"Yes!"

"Regarding Chaoyin Pavilion, have you discovered anything?"

Lü Yunxiu shook her head.

"Have you heard of the God Slaughter Hall?" Chu Fan asked again.

"No. I’ve only been in Jianye City for a little over a month, and we haven’t begun any real operations yet. Lord Ji instructed us to settle in after arriving and await his next orders. He hasn’t actively contacted me in the past month either."

Chu Fan nodded. "That’s for the best. The Crown Prince’s intelligence network is likely larger than you imagine. Lying low is the best protection for you right now. You have your ways of doing things, so I won’t give out random orders. Remember, you must protect yourselves."

Knowing that he couldn’t get any more information from Lü Yunxiu, Chu Fan said no more.

After all, he was largely the reason for the Lü Family’s downfall. Being face-to-face with her was bound to be awkward.