I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

Chapter 608: Chapter 556: Hongyu Brings News

Jiang Yuebai sat at the stern of the upturned boat with Yann Hongyu, setting up a soundproof barrier, as she listened to Yann Hongyu tearfully recount her journey from the Iron Palm Realm to this place.

Yann Hongyu’s words were jumbled and chaotic, her cries rising and falling, some even quite feigned.

Jiang Yuebai rubbed her temples; after listening to her ramblings, she finally understood how Dongyue recognized her.

Apparently, when she left the Iron Palm Realm years ago, she had asked Yi Zhenying to take care of Yann Hongyu and the others. Later, Yi Zhenying, while repairing the transmission array using the method she left behind, brought Yann Hongyu and the others to the Iron Palm Sect.

Yann Hongyu said that Guangling was untrustworthy and had long suspected that Jiang Yuebai did not show her true face to them. He intended to find out her true identity and appearance from Yi Zhenying, still unwilling to let go of the loss of the Imperial Decree Golden Book, harboring sinister intentions.

However, Yi Zhenying did not fall for Guangling’s tricks, admonishing him sternly several times to behave.

Yet at that time, Guangling’s cultivation was comparable to Yi Zhenying’s, making it difficult for them to fall out completely. Moreover, Guangling did not engage in any outrageous actions and even led other Mountain Gods and Wild Ghosts to help Yi Zhenying fend off those who came to attack multiple times.

Therefore, Yi Zhenying had to turn a blind eye to Guangling, focusing on repairing the transmission array to allow everyone to leave the soon-to-be-destroyed Iron Palm Realm as soon as possible.

Later, Guangling visited many disciples Jiang Yuebai had fought with Yi Zhengyang, saved by Yi Zhenying. From afar, they managed to see some features, knowing Jiang Yuebai had white hair, with some witnesses spotting further characteristics.

Using these bits and pieces, Guangling managed to piece together a portrait of Jiang Yuebai, carrying it for the chance of reclaiming the Imperial Decree Golden Book in the future.

The portrait was not entirely accurate, but when Yann Hongyu saw it, she recognized Jiang Yuebai from afar in Meihua Village.

Then, three years later, Yi Zhenying eventually fixed the transmission array. However, the Heavenly Dao did not allow them to live, and without warning, the Iron Palm Realm was destroyed on that day, with Iron Palm Master and True Monarch Dongyue returning as well.

Iron Palm Master returned to collect the Five Elements Origin of the small realm at the time of its destruction, searching for the Heavenly Stone.

Yi Zhenying escaped with the disciples of the Iron Palm Sect through the transmission array, while Guangling and Yann Hongyu, these Mountain Gods and Wild Ghosts, were unfortunate to fall into Dongyue’s hands.

Yann Hongyu kneeled in front of Jiang Yuebai, constantly wiping her tears with her sleeve.

"If it weren’t for my cleverness and swiftness in pleasing people, I would have been destroyed by True Monarch Dongyue. That dog Guangling, to curry favor with True Monarch Dongyue, just sold you out, Immortal."

"He’s the one who told True Monarch Dongyue that you had the Imperial Decree Golden Book and had refined it, making it completely different from before. He also accused you of using True Monarch Dongyue’s name for wrongdoing, tarnishing his reputation."

"He even said you used the Imperial Decree Golden Book to collect a large amount of Incense Fire Qi. True Monarch Dongyue is at a critical breakthrough point. He abandoned the Imperial Decree Golden Book years ago to escape the constraints of Dongyue Continent, breaking it to get away."

"Now that the Imperial Decree Golden Book has been repaired and taken by you, True Monarch Dongyue undoubtedly wants to take it back to enhance his cultivation with the Incense Fire Qi inside, so you must be careful, Immortal. He and Iron Palm Master are both ruthless; I’ve often seen True Monarch Dongyue torturing his ghost slaves out of bad temper, with many of them being tortured to death. He even mentioned that once he catches you, he would also make you a ghost slave."

Yann Hongyu finally finished speaking, collapsing in front of Jiang Yuebai, weeping bitterly, her cries growing louder and louder.

Jiang Yuebai asked, "Aren’t you afraid Dongyue will find out about what you told me and kill you?"

"I betrayed him to survive! I don’t want to become a ghost slave, fearing one day he’ll torture me to death too. You haven’t seen his methods. Immortal, I know you are immensely powerful, you must save me. I’m willing to be at your service!"

"Raise your head, let me see the Ghost Slave Seal on your forehead."

Upon hearing this, Yann Hongyu was overjoyed, yet maintained her pitiable, tearful expression as she delicately lifted her face.

Jiang Yuebai leaned in to examine it closely. The way the seal was drawn wasn’t the talismanic method she was familiar with; it rather resembled the Yin Yang Family’s technique she had just read about in a book.

She was only a novice at this art, not proficient enough to break it. Forcefully removing it could be too much for Yann Hongyu to bear.

Yann Hongyu had come to warn her, providing her with concrete information. It was only right to help within her capacity, and even if she didn’t help, Dongyue wouldn’t spare her either, so there was nothing to fear.

"Come with me."

Jiang Yuebai removed the soundproof barrier and took Yann Hongyu to Moh Baichun and Zhuge Ziqian.

"Could you both help me see how this seal can be removed?"

Zhuge Ziqian and Moh Baichun looked at Yann Hongyu in confusion. Yann Hongyu, tear-streaked, hurriedly said, "I beg you, True Monarchs, please help. I’m a good ghost; I’ve never killed anyone, at most just scared a few people, really!"

Jiang Yuebai said, "If it’s difficult, don’t feel compelled."

Moh Baichun and Zhuge Ziqian said nothing, both examining the spot on Yann Hongyu’s forehead carefully.

Zhuge Ziqian said, "Indeed, it’s the method of the Yin Yang Family. I apologize, both Senior Sister Wuchen and I are Armored Masters, and we’re unable to deal with the marks of the Yin Yang Family."

Upon hearing this, Yann Hongyu’s heart sank, and she began to cry dramatically, "Oh—why is my fate so miserable—"

The group frowned at her cries, Zhuge Ziqian quickly added, "However, I have a way to temporarily seal the mark, this way, the one who contracted you can no longer find you or harm you through the Ghost Slave Seal, but it can only last five days. Then, I can ask my senior brother of the Zhuge Family, he is from the Yin Yang Family."

Yann Hongyu’s sobs abruptly stopped, then she softly whimpered, embarrassed.

"Then please do." Jiang Yuebai cupped her hands.

Zhuge Ziqian took out a jade talisman and cast several hand techniques, injecting talismanic light into Yann Hongyu’s forehead, wrapping the Ghost Slave Seal bit by bit.

Seeing this, Moh Baichun stood up and pulled Jiang Yuebai aside, transmitting, "Tell me the truth, this ghost slave belongs to that Dongyue, right? The mark is shaped like a mountain. Little girl, don’t overreach. Ziqian is helping you out of goodwill, don’t drag him into this."

Jiang Yuebai replied earnestly, "Rest assured, I will manage my affairs discreetly, absolutely not implicating the Zhuge Family in any way."

Given Jiang Yuebai’s assurance, Moh Baichun said no more.

"Need me to help?" Moh Baichun sighed and asked, adding, "Call it settling my debt."

Jiang Yuebai smiled, "You wish; I’ll deal with this myself. You just focus on being a Guest Elder of the Zhuge Family. Three days later, await me at the Zhuge Family."

With that, Jiang Yuebai saw that Zhuge Ziqian had already sealed the Ghost Slave Seal on Yann Hongyu’s forehead, and she thanked him, "Much obliged, Brother Ziqian, for your help. I have some other matters to deal with, so I won’t impose on the Zhuge Family. I’ll treat you to drinks another time. I’ll take my leave now."

Jiang Yuebai waved up a sleeve wind, carrying Yann Hongyu over the river, moving swiftly away, disappearing into the misty rain of the river.

Returning to a deserted riverside at Meihua Village, Jiang Yuebai set Yann Hongyu down, standing with her hands behind her back, her gaze sharp.

"If you want me to save you, crying alone isn’t enough. You must also strive for yourself, find a way to bring Guangling before me, without alerting Dongyue. Afterwards, I’ll send you to a place where Dongyue won’t find you. As long as I live, I’ll ensure you survive."