Chapter 88 - Humanoid Dark Yang Pearl
Luo Shun felt his heart shatter once more. His complexion paled, and he struggled to find words, caught in a daze. “No… You're suggesting they…”
“Make them content,” Xuegang placed her hands on her hips and remarked, “That's why the folks from the Honed Reaver Sword Sect are so straightforward. They always seek to rectify injustice. Why does the world have so much unfairness? Don't they find happiness in simple joys?”
They were indeed reveling in their happiness. Even a pauper would willingly surrender his last possession.
It was pure, unbridled laughter.
Who wouldn't rejoice at such a gift from the heavens?
“Thank you, Senior Cui. Thank you, Chief Cui. Today, I owe you my gratitude for advocating on my behalf and offering your assistance. Ahahahaha…”
A contented cultivator strolled past and, with a courteous gesture, extended his thanks to Luo Shun, his spirits high.
Luo Shun “…”
“Members of the Honed Reaver Sword Sect have a knack for meddling in other people's affairs.”
Xuegang's lovely eyes rolled as she extended her arms, distributing the goods. Once the task was complete, she turned and ascended the carriage. With a tug of the reins and a whip wave, she set the horses in motion.
Inside the carriage, a young woman conveyed her message to Xuegang, “Xuegang, assign someone to keep an eye on that individual who departed earlier, as well as on Luo Shun.”
Her gaze pierced through the carriage's curtain, aimed at the distant City Lord Mansion. Once she activated the Night's Fall Sword City's formidable formation, the entire city would be ensnared, and even if he had wings, escape would be impossible.
Xuegang responded and the whip descended once again.
“Pa.” Two Strange Beast rushed forward.
The carriage's wheels rumbled, casting dust in all directions as they distanced themselves from the City Lord Mansion. The guards at the gate breathed sighs of relief, returning to their duty of maintaining order.
Another guard cautiously approached and inquired, “Venerable Cui, considering the Honed Reaver Sword Sect's friendly ties with Night's Fall Sword City, you could forgo the entrance fee and stay at Livingbow Residence within the city. Here is a map…”
Luo Shun, a respected Void Refining Stage cultivator, was undeniably a true Immortal. The guard, too, was an Immortal Cultivator at the Core Forming Stage, and offering the map with both hands was a sign of utmost respect.
The bond between the Honed Reaver Sword Sect and Night's Fall Sword City was naturally robust due to their shared devotion to the path of the sword.
Clearly, privileges abounded, and Luo Shun himself was no exception.
Luo Shun surveyed the dispersing crowd and began, “I…”
Guo Fan, observing Luo Shun on the brink of suffering internal injuries and fearing the consequences of his earlier severe injuries from Sun Fen, took action to prevent further harm. He approached the guard, presenting another Soul Jewel, and stated, “This is the entrance fee for Cui Zhenren.”
The guard looked hesitantly at Luo Shun.
Luo Shun regained his composure and suppressed his emotions. He suddenly recalled that there were still individuals unwavering in their principles. This gave him renewed hope in the world. He took out a Soul Jewel and said, “You don't need to trouble yourself, young man. I'll adhere to the rules. You go guard the door, and I'll find lodging.”
The guard swiftly departed, simultaneously transmitting a communication jade slip to the Night's Fall Sword City guards.
This device resembled the Demon Fighting Demon Spirit and offered various points of contact throughout the city for responding to emergencies.
Luo Shun accepted it with gratitude and turned to Guo Fan, offering a wry smile. “I never expected to encounter the Sword Dao, which I hold in such high regard. Realizing that there are like-minded individuals beyond my sect, I feel that there's boundless potential. It appears that our sect's philosophy is merely an ideal…”
He seemed to be speaking more to himself than to Guo Fan.
Guo Fan, based on his strategic acumen, recognized that this was an opportune moment to capitalize on the situation. They had just shared a profound conversation, and by showing a little understanding, he could build trust.
Guo Fan had never paid much attention to the Honed Reaver Sword Sect before, and Luo Shun hadn't been particularly prominent. Their paths hadn't crossed in terms of guidance. But now, seeing the potential in his newfound companion, Guo Fan thought it was worth exploring.
However, he wondered why he automatically began strategizing again.
Ahem, this fellow had indirectly saved him twice. Even though it was unintentional, Guo Fan felt he owed Sun Fen's life to him. Some reciprocity was in order.
In fact, Guo Fan had no reason to fret about the few individuals they might encounter on the way to the Soaring Wisdom Sect. His cultivation level had advanced to a point where he could handle any potential threats.
Moreover, he anticipated that the situations they would encounter would be quite exceptional.
The first on the list was Night's Fall Sword City's Lord, Fang Xiang. Guo Fan had initiated contact with her, making it a safe rendezvous. In fact, it felt even safer than dealing with the well-meaning, non-jealous individuals from the Soaring Wisdom Sect.
There was no doubt about it.
Because from the beginning of the battle… it was a fucking affair.
Night's Fall Sword City Lord was the widow of Sword Pavilion's previous master. Her status and her ties to Sword Pavilion were deeply rooted. Remarrying someone else could potentially tarnish her reputation.
Hence, when Guo Fan sought to take control of this place, he opted for the narrative of a widowed woman who found an unexpected connection.
Since it was a consensual affair, it wasn't considered infidelity.
Others had their unique situations as well. For instance, Hou Su and Gao Delan from the Delicate River Sect formed an unconventional trio with Guo Fan.
But to be frank, in this world, strength reigned supreme. With enough power, one could face any challenge.
Conversely, advancing was a formidable task.
When Guo Fan's cultivation lagged behind Su Feng's, he harbored fears of Li Xieren's jealousy. However, upon reaching the God Forming Stage, he planned to marry both of them simultaneously.
His current predicament was that he couldn't defeat Sun Fen, nor could he overcome Xun Yimu.
The reason for his apprehension regarding Xun Yimu was quite straightforward. Technically, it was an all-female household, eliminating the need for a male partner.
Additionally, due to his Profound Yin Physique, apart from the accompanying Profound Yang Bead, his body couldn't tolerate any Yang energy, and he held a strong aversion to interactions with men.
Not to mention any amorous strategies, it was virtually impossible to initiate such a storyline.
Conquering Xun Yimu was undoubtedly one of the most challenging tasks among the five stars.
Nevertheless, players possessed a skill they could acquire through adventures called the [Flying Dragon Cloud Exploring Hand].
In the Legend of the Sword and Fairy series, this skill had a chance of pilfering items from NPCs or other players. However, as they could essentially steal anything, each target could only be pilfered once.
Hence.
Guo Fan pilfered Xun Yimu's Profound Yang Bead.
Due to the bead's nature as pure energy, it was swiftly assimilated by Guo Fan.
It was a serendipity, a puzzle, and a riddle.
In essence, Guo Fan had transformed into a human-shaped Profound Yang Bead for Xun Yimu. To her, he was a natural furnace with a staggering compatibility of 200%. If she desired to have offspring, her only option was Guo Fan.
Consequently, many of Guo Fan's strategic moves were inimitable, earning him the title of the God of Strategy.
To elaborate, if Guo Fan were to be with another woman, it would be akin to a loss of Yang energy, greatly detrimental to Xun Yimu. She'd be inclined to secure him, confining him in the basement as a living treasure.
“Thankfully, the Profound Yang Bead has been fully absorbed. It seems I can't sense it anymore. Otherwise, I would have been in trouble.”
Guo Fan snapped back to reality and cleared his throat. After donning his new, charming attire, he addressed Luo Shun, “Master Cui, please try to understand. When one is down and out, their actions may not reflect their true nature. Their environment, as you can see, leaves them with limited choices. Just as Miss Xuegang mentioned, many lower-level cultivators yearn for a better life, which is why they transition from mortals to immortal cultivators. It's not that I'm seeking to excuse them.”
Luo Shun mused, “In destitution, they don't uphold themselves. It makes sense that they are like white sand in the netherworld. That's why being untarnished by filth is so valuable. It also makes sense to seek improvement. The pursuit of the Great Dao is always a personal journey. People like you, young brother, are rare. There are just very few… I understand!”
His eyes gleamed with newfound purpose. Meng Chen's Dao heart suddenly found a fresh aspiration.
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