Chapter 754 - 697: Courting Death to the Maximum

According to the old Daoist, both their Celestial Dao Sect and Yama Hall are excluded by the Central Continent.

Although there’s no obstruction to their actions, the heavens and earth of the Central Continent won’t favor them. Forget about encounters; even having a bit of good luck is impossible. It’s good enough not to be unlucky.

Considering Han Yu’s unlucky deeds in the Central Continent, and his "good luck" in the small world, he largely fits the criteria for being a pawn.

"The heavens and earth of the Central Continent don’t randomly exclude someone."

The old Daoist even spoke confidently, it must be Han Yu, it can only be Han Yu.

Mu Zili pondered, if according to this standard, Han Yu indeed fits.

Add to that his constant rivalry with Yama Hall, and his skills are extremely good at suppressing the opponent; indeed, the possibility is high.

Most importantly, the Qionghua Hall Elder did not deny it.

What he doubted was the motive for letting Han Yu return to the Central Continent, he couldn’t see through this aim.

"Perhaps there’s a layout that requires him to appear in the Central Continent."

The old Daoist speculated together.

If that’s the case, it seems reasonable.

Then, the issue of how to settle becomes a problem. Since they want to send him back to the Central Continent, Mu Zili suddenly doesn’t know how to deal with Han Yu.

"Would maintaining the status quo be better? Being too deliberate might make him lose his function."

The old Daoist pondered aloud.

Mu Zili also intended to do this, but if so, how would Han Yu’s safety problem be solved?

Wouldn’t it be possible to stick by him closely?

This is practically reversing the order of the heavens; Mu Zili has his pride, to make him Han Yu’s bodyguard is unthinkable.

"If it really doesn’t work, I will follow him!"

The old Daoist was keen to try, being with Han Yu wouldn’t hurt. Occasionally gambling two rounds could still brush up his ability to speak with authority.

Han Yu, on the other hand, was still secretly communicating with the Artifact Spirit; the recent aura came and went mysteriously.

Both were rather perplexed.

"It was supposed to be a strong figure from the Celestial Dao Sect spying just now, wasn’t it?"

Han Yu felt slightly nervous; what was the reason for spying on him properly?

Was Ping exposed?

"Impossible, if it was really exposed, you wouldn’t be here safely."

The Artifact Spirit responded with absolute confidence.

Furthermore, the aura just wandered around Han Yu’s surroundings, seemingly focusing more on his body than anything else.

Besides, Ping is very cunning; who can discover it? Back when the split soul ran into the Sea of Consciousness, both eyes were shrouded in darkness, let alone this mere testing of aura.

With mixed emotions, they waited until Mu Zili and the old Daoist came down.

Now the two looked at Han Yu with eyes revealing a peculiar color.

Let Mu Zili speak first; after scrutinizing Han Yu for a while, he spoke leisurely.

"In the future, if you encounter danger, you can come to the Southern Border to find me."

Han Yu found it unbelievable; these words came from Mu Zili’s mouth.

The person who would even charge him for using the Inquiry Stone during a bath now tells him to find him in times of danger?

"Is he thinking of protecting me, is that what he means?"

Han Yu asked the old Daoist with a strange expression.

How did things change so much after coming back?

The old Daoist was hesitant to speak, merely saying vaguely, "We’re all one family."

At this moment, the Artifact Spirit seemed to have an epiphany and spoke.

"Could they be thinking you’re part of the Celestial Dao Sect?"

How could such an absurd thing occur!

Han Yu doubted it, but the attitudes of these two clearly treated him as their own.

"Don’t forget the strange questions the old Daoist asked you before; I feel they’re very suspicious!"

What questions?

Weren’t they just about the unlucky events in the Central Continent, truthfully speaking, ever since Ping found him, he indeed became particularly unlucky.

Does this prove him as part of the family?

"Could it be you’re truly not a Central Continent person?"

Even the Artifact Spirit couldn’t help but be skeptical, considering Han Yu’s bad luck is so unusual.

"Do you even hear what you’re saying?"

Han Yu retorted, if Ping and the Artifact Spirit hadn’t each stolen half of his Qi Fortune, he wouldn’t have been so unlucky.

No one knows this time the Artifact Spirit shook its head, "That’s different; after losing Qi Fortune, the backlash of misfortune isn’t that ridiculous. Think about it, do other Qi Fortune Cultivators get as unlucky as you?"

It does seem that way; other cultivators who lost Qi Fortune face continuous small disasters; only he faced great calamities, and this misfortune spreads.

To the point where trouble occurs wherever he goes, whoever he meets becomes unlucky.

But soon Han Yu quickly shook his head asserting, "That’s impossible; I’ve visited graves for over a decade, how could I not know if I’m a Central Continent person."

So most likely the old Daoist misunderstood something.

"This isn’t a good thing."

If there’s a misunderstanding brewing from this event, not clarifying promptly, once the matter is exposed, he won’t just offend Mu Zili.

"Do you want to clarify?"

The Artifact Spirit’s face was pained as it spoke.

Han Yu deeply agreed, then turned to speak to Mu Zili.

"Senior, there is something I need to tell you."

"Speak freely; if there’s any requirement, you can mention it. As long as it’s within my ability, I can satisfy it."

Mu Zili nodded slightly, speaking slowly.

"I want two hundred Inquiry Stones."

Han Yu paused on what he initially intended to say, then changed the topic.

In the Sea of Consciousness, the Artifact Spirit was dumbfounded, "You’ve got some nerve, not only not clarifying but also demanding something!"

However, what if it really wanted those two hundred Inquiry Stones?

"You’re courting death!"

The Artifact Spirit said with a struggling expression.

Who would’ve guessed Han Yu would simply reply with a question, "Do you want them or not?"

Of course, it wanted them.

Why not take them if they’re offered? If they dare to give, it dares to take.

"Then let’s risk it together!"

The Artifact Spirit seemed to make up its mind, its expression turning sinister, as if preparing for a battle.

Unexpectedly, Mu Zili genuinely appeared to be contemplating.

"What do you need so many Inquiry Stones for?"

He never understood why someone would be so obsessed with these. Although Inquiry Stones are valuable, they’re mainly useful for cultivators in the Initial Realm.

If it wasn’t for the Celestial Dao Sect’s constant need to cultivate new cultivators, their value would likely plummet.

After all, there’s really no other use for these things.

Han Yu found it hard to answer Mu Zili’s question truthfully. Should he tell him that he could absorb the Qi Fortune from Inquiry Stones to enhance himself?

If he said that now, they’d probably capture him and bring him back to the small world the next moment.

Fortunately, the old Taoist who had been quietly listening intervened to help him out, with a look of sudden realization on his face as he spoke in astonishment.

"Are you planning to use the Inquiry Stones to heal?"

Previously, when Han Yu was near death, the old Taoist had witnessed him being buried in the Inquiry Stones, only to be lively again afterward.

So he naturally associated Han Yu’s need for the Inquiry Stones with their healing properties.

Even if it’s just for healing, Mu Zili was still quite surprised—can Inquiry Stones really heal?

This was completely illogical, but since it was said by the old Taoist, who clearly had seen it with his own eyes, Mu Zili could only suppress his astonishment and nod slightly.

"Alright!"

So they agreed!

And without any bargaining?

Only heaven knew Han Yu had set such a high price hoping the other party would reluctantly give up some.

But he never expected the other party to agree so straightforwardly.

"It seems they really see you as someone the Celestial Dao Sect has placed in the Central Continent!"

The Artifact Spirit suppressed its joy, tugged at the corners of its mouth, and whispered.

This situation has its pros and cons. The more straightforward Mu Zili is now, the more he will hate Han Yu when the truth is revealed.

"You’d better hope the person from the Celestial Dao Sect in the Central Continent doesn’t show up, or you’re doomed."

The Artifact Spirit warned solemnly.

Not only was Mu Zili straightforward in agreeing, but he also acted swiftly; he returned to the hall and came back shortly after.

Then he casually said, "Wait here."

About one two-hour later, a beam of rainbow light poured down into the hall, and they saw a Walking the Dao Cultivator carrying a large wooden box descend from the peak in a flash of light.

When the wooden box was opened, it was filled with an array of dazzling stones. For a moment, both man and spirit couldn’t take their eyes off those stones.

Han Yu managed to restrain himself somewhat.

The Artifact Spirit was different; it was already rolling on the ground in the Sea of Consciousness, making strange noises.

"We’re rich, we’re rich, so much Qi Fortune, it’s about to overflow."

It had never seen so much Qi Fortune!

This must be nearly two thousand years’ worth of Qi Fortune!

The thought alone could make one die of laughter.

Meanwhile, Mu Zili gave some instructions to Wang Xingzhi and others before waving his hand. In an instant, the box, Han Yu, and the old Taoist all floated into the air and disappeared into the small cave with just a blink.

Western Territory!

Hun Bugui returned to his own Dao Palace, and this time, the personnel loss of Yama Hall was not insignificant.

But everything was still within the plan.

Once the grand array was activated, every step Celestial Dao Sect took in the future would be unstoppable.

Inside the Dao Palace, a bronze mirror resembling a palace stood in front of the main seat, with flowing light constantly flickering.

Hun Bugui was also communicating with the figures within the bronze mirror.

He was particularly concerned about Han Yu. Mu Zili’s actions clearly indicated that this little guy had intricate connections with the Celestial Dao Sect.

"You think you can achieve something with just a pawn?"

The voice from the other side of the bronze mirror was evidently disdainful but was soon overtaken by another voice.

"Not necessarily. Celestial Dao Sect’s discreetness over the past millennium is highly unusual."

They weren’t foolish either; if Celestial Dao Sect could stand toe-to-toe with them, it clearly wasn’t useless.

Their actions so far indicated that whatever they were doing still wasn’t enough to make the sect anxious.

In the end, the voices within the bronze mirror came to a consensus.

"Regardless of their plans, crush that pawn; after all, it’s just an ant."

This was the plan Hun Bugui initially had as well; no matter what the Celestial Dao Sect was plotting, he’d just need to weed out the pawn in the Central Continent.

With his current cultivation, killing such a small fry was nothing.

However, he had one more thing.

"When are you all coming down, anyway?"

The Ten Great Dao Palaces were almost complete, with only the last two being hurriedly constructed.

Yet, these guys were still taking it easy. Did they expect him to handle everything himself and then come down?

"Soon, no rush..."