Chapter 1389: Chapter 877: Strange Object
In terms of the actual combat power displayed, even without the young sect leader, the entire Yu Yuan Sect could easily destroy a second-rate power like the Yin Temple Gu Sect.
If the young sect leader himself were present, it wouldn’t be difficult to flatten a top-tier evil cultivation force like the Withered Bone Pavilion overnight.
Thinking of this, Yang Xiao felt a bit relieved. Fortunately, the current Yu Yuan Sect was basically in name only; otherwise, he would still have to be wary of this group.
"If you’re not at the half-step Nether Realm level, don’t touch this item," Lu Youdao said solemnly.
Seeing Yang Xiao remain silent, Lu Youdao sneered and reminded him, "I know what you’re thinking. You think you’re the chosen one, a dragon among men, having entered the ranks of Ghost-level Envoys before 30, and your future is limitless. You think I failed at controlling it because I wasn’t talented enough, and that maybe you could succeed, right?"
"No," Yang Xiao certainly wouldn’t tell the truth in front of outsiders.
"Ha, let me tell you, I used to think the same about myself. I stepped into the Ghost Level not much later than you. The three sect leaders of the Upper Three Gates are all geniuses in the eyes of the ordinary people, and that deputy sect leader is an outstanding talent, a genius favored by even the Sect Master himself, who reached the threshold of a Netherworld Envoy just over 30."
"Don’t think you’re so great. In this vast world of martial arts, when have there ever been few astounding geniuses? Yet too many are just fleeting starts."
"It’s not that they aren’t strong enough, it’s that they are too arrogant. You are indeed a genius, with no match among the younger generation in Rongcheng, but don’t forget, your genius may just be at the threshold of seeing other kinds of geniuses."
"Don’t be foolish, live well, even if it’s just for your Director Nalan."
Lu Youdao’s words were heavy, but he indeed meant well for Yang Xiao. After all, with the Soul-Capturing Mirror in Yang Xiao’s hands, he could come and go as he pleased, and Lu Youdao was genuinely worried that Yang Xiao might do something foolish and enter the secret room at the end of the corridor to court death.
Taking a deep breath, Lu Youdao slowly exhaled, "Alright, now I can answer your first question. We secretly collect Resentful Eyes on the verge of losing control to serve as food for that item to ensure its stability."
"Once it loses control, let alone the Lin’an Patrol Office, it’s uncertain whether even Rongcheng can be protected."
"Isn’t it too much to hide such a dangerous thing in Rongcheng?" Yang Xiao had more than half of his friends in Rongcheng, and while he could ignore the item, he couldn’t let it threaten his friends’ lives.
"Dangerous, we know it’s dangerous, but the problem now is that no one can take it away, and to move it risks losing control."
"But we aren’t completely unprepared; we’ve prepared a lot of "food" for it."
"All the Resentful Eyes in these rooms are; once it loses control, these Resentful Eyes can delay it for some time, and during that time we can urgently evacuate the millions of citizens in Rongcheng."
"Nalan Shuo has a dedicated contingency plan for this item’s loss of control. We’ve simulated it a few times, and it’s worked well."
"Rest assured, once this item is exposed, I will take full responsibility and not implicate you or Nalan Shuo of the Lin’an Patrol Office. Accepting me was the provincial office’s order; they know of my existence."
Seeing as things had come to this point, Yang Xiao had nothing more to say. He looked at the surrounding rooms in the corridor, a dozen in total.
"Are these Resentful Eyes of high quality ones you brought out from the Yu Yuan Sect?" Yang Xiao asked.
"Only a few are. That Ghost Face is one of them, which I brought out from the treasury together," Lu Youdao introduced. "It has another name, Shocking Face, a magic artifact documented over a hundred years ago."
"Shocking Face..." Yang Xiao vaguely felt the name was familiar but couldn’t recall it at the moment.
Lu Youdao wasn’t one to chat idly. Yang Xiao had intended to chat a while longer, but after a few words, Lu Youdao issued an expulsion order.
Just as Yang Xiao left, his long-silent phone got a signal again; there was severe signal blocking in this area, something he also knew was arranged by Lu Youdao.
Upon returning to the underground parking lot, it was already very late, but Yang Xiao still made a direct call to Zhao, the Script Club guy.
It wasn’t for anything else; Yang Xiao just inquired about Su Tingting’s current situation and also told Zhao that he wanted to transfer ten percent of his shares to Su Tingting.
Hearing this, Zhao, who was already half-asleep, immediately sat up in bed, with most of his drowsiness dissipated. He quickly advised, "Little Yang, this is no joke. The script’s current earnings plus the benefits Qin Shuya’s agreement gives you are not small; are you... are you interested in her...?"
Due to his relationship with Yang Xiao, Zhao didn’t say some things explicitly. Even if they were dating, they shouldn’t be this generous, and it seemed like the two weren’t that close in their relationship.
"Not a romantic relationship; the reason is a bit complicated. In any case, Zhao, just do as I said. I’m willing," Yang Xiao didn’t want to dwell on the topic.
But he reminded that the matter should be handled smoothly, so Su Tingting wouldn’t feel sudden, awkward, or overly indebted to him. He didn’t have the energy to deal with Su Tingting.
He gave Su Tingting a share of the script benefits purely because she saved his life. Had it not been for Su Tingting’s reminder, he might have been done for.
Yang Xiao didn’t like owing people favors.
Seeing that he couldn’t go against Yang Xiao, Zhao sighed and agreed. But he repeatedly informed Yang Xiao that he would work on the contract so that Yang Xiao could pause the contract and stop giving the benefits to Su Tingting at any time in the future.
Knowing that Zhao was considering his interest, Yang Xiao did not reject his kindness.
After all, Zhao wouldn’t know that now Yang Xiao had already achieved financial freedom, becoming a true big figure in Rongcheng and about to step onto an even bigger platform.
Next, Yang Xiao dialed another phone call, this time to Director Nalan.
Yang Xiao requested Director Nalan to use the name of the Patrol Defense Office to help contact teammates who survived past missions with him and inquire whether they experienced any bizarre occurrences after leaving the dungeons, such as incomprehensible dreams.
He especially mentioned the decrepit mansion and the dark water of the lake.
As for the Nine-Story Demon Tower submerged at the lake’s bottom, that was a secret exclusive to Yang Xiao, which he had not intended to disclose just yet.
