Chapter 386: Always a Strange Appearance

The life inside the cocoon is Lü Ya.

In Lin Chuan's memory of that ancient-era life, Lü Ya was the little maid his family had taken in.

But as he was reborn, many things changed.

At first Lin Chuan didn't care much, thinking Lü Ya would appear sooner or later, but her arrival completely altered her status.

This is definitely the biggest upheaval on the predetermined fate line.

In Lin Chuan's memory, the childhood sweethearts Yun Zhi Yi and Ye Xue both appeared in their original ways, but Lü Ya was unlike the others.

"Fine, for me it's not a bad thing anyway."

Lin Chuan didn't probe further.

No matter how many reincarnations, Lü Ya is definitely the most steadfast by her side, and also the most pitied love connection.

Lin Chuan walked toward the cocoon.

His Physical Body cannot be controlled, but his soul power here is like a fish in water.

Ye Xue grew anxious.

"You!"

Watching helplessly as the treasure was snatched by a fierce enemy, she could do nothing.

"Forget you."

Lin Chuan smiled, "This cocoon is fated to me."

Lin Chuan gently brushed the cocoon silk with both hands and softly asked, "Can it become a bit smaller?"

As the words fell, the cocoon actually shrank.

It turned into a tiny piece, nestled in Lin Chuan's palm.

Ye Xue stared at the scene, mouth agape, as Lin Chuan easily took the treasure? The fierce battle she had imagined never occurred.

One could say there was no chance for a fight at all.

The Deity Cocoon was subdued, and the rule power of this space began to dissipate, allowing Ye Xue to regain control of her body.

Watching Lin Chuan return fully loaded, Ye Xue grew restless.

But her intuition told her she couldn't beat the boy before her.

This is her first defeat! Losing to someone younger made Ye Xue, who had been invincible and dominant among her peers in the Spirit Clan, feel very frustrated.

"Lin Chuan, will you take this cocoon out?"

Ye Xue thought of the powerful figures surrounded by wolves outside, and such a treasure ultimately doesn't belong to Lin Chuan, but to those Wangxian great beings.

Thinking that, she felt regretful.

Clearly it was Heaven's Mandate, yet she had to hand it over.

Lin Chuan smiled and said to the cocoon in his hand, "Can you conceal your aura?"

In the next instant, that rich and pure life aura vanished.

Ye Xue widened her eyes, shocked inside.

What's going on?

Why is such a treasure at Lin Chuan's whim?

It's practically a wish‑fulfilling treasure, entirely at one's will.

"Now it's fine, right? As long as you keep it secret, no one will know the treasure is in my hands," Lin Chuan said with a smile.

"Why should I guard the secret for you?"

Ye Xue retorted, "I lost the competition, couldn't beat you, I admit that, but whether I keep it or not depends on my mood."

Lin Chuan had long anticipated Ye Xue would be stubborn.

"How about this."

Lin Chuan smiled, "We agree: you keep the secret for me, and I'll give you some treasures, how about it?"

"In this secret realm, there are still many treasures."

"With a single thought of mine, those treasures are yours to choose."

For Ye Xue, Lin Chuan planned to cast a long line to catch a big fish.

First, using one matter, he would plant a seed in Ye Xue's mind, so that later when she recalls the past, it would naturally be resolved.

"Alright."

Ye Xue nodded, "I accept this deal."

In fact, even if Lin Chuan hadn't said it, she probably wouldn't have revealed the secret; losing to the boy before her, this time she is convinced.

She doesn't want the boy to be controlled by great powers and fall.

In the days to come, she will catch up to him and crush him mercilessly!

That's what Ye Xue intends to do.

"Thank you."

Lin Chuan clasped his hands, possessing the Deity Cocoon transformed from Lü Ya; the entire secret realm fell under his control, and with a single thought, numerous treasures flew toward him.

A dazzling array of treasures floated in the air.

There were at least a thousand items.

Ye Xue was stunned; the number of treasures far exceeded her imagination, and their grades were equally beyond expectation.

Some treasures, once taken out, would make the Wangxian Realm envious.

"What kind of secret realm can spawn so many treasures?"

Ye Xue grew increasingly amazed.

All these treasures being controllable by Lin Chuan with a single thought through the Deity Cocoon further proves its excellence; could it be a complete Immortal Treasure?

Perhaps only a complete immortal treasure can wield this power.

One immortal treasure, and it easily recognizes Lin Chuan as its master?

Could it be…

Ye Xue's mind conjured a bold speculation: the boy before her is an Immortal's disciple? Perhaps even an Immortal reincarnation?

But on further thought, it seems unlikely.

If he were a Cloud Kingdom Immortal reincarnation, it would be impossible for Cloud Kingdom cultivators to target him, let alone turn against the prince.

He should have long ago been enshrined by the royal family as an ancestor.

If he were a reincarnation of another Immortal, he would likely not reincarnate within Cloud Kingdom's borders, which would only damage his own fortune.

Immortals would not do such a foolish thing.

It is highly probable that he is a disciple who inherited an Immortal's legacy.

"An Immortal's inheritance, so what? I will still surpass it in the future."

Ye Xue was not discouraged.

A cultivator's goal is to ascend to Immortal; what of an Immortal's disciple? The ultimate goal is the same, who is more noble?

"Have you made your choice?"

The boy's voice brought Ye Xue back to herself.

"Let me think."

Ye Xue was conflicted; there were too many good things here, many of which would greatly benefit her cultivation.

"You may pick several items," Lin Chuan reminded, "consider it a debt to me, and you can return them later."

"Aren't you afraid I won't repay?"

Ye Xue asked curiously.

The boy seemed to trust and be friendly toward her; a normal cultivator would have already killed her to silence her.

The boy had already mastered the Divine Cocoon, dominated the secret realm; to kill her required only a single thought.

"I trust you."

Lin Chuan laughed, "There's a saying that geniuses always admire each other; I hope you can keep up with my steps."

"I've seen many geniuses; few can match my pace, and you are one of them."

Lin Chuan knew Ye Xue's weakness well.

Such a seemingly sincere yet subtly pretentious remark would surely make Ye Xue remember him firmly.

He recites it every night, treating it as his goal.

"You're reckless."

Ye Xue gritted her teeth, "Fine! I owe you a favor; if I ever beat you, I'll give you a chance to chase me."

"I'll be waiting."

Lin Chuan would not give Ye Xue such a chance again.

In this rebirth battle against Black Mist, he must win—not only to win, but to win everything.

Not a single important person may leave.

The path of the strongest may be lonely, yet it is worthwhile.

Thus Ye Xue selected several treasures, and Lin Chuan deliberately let her choose an especially valuable one,

"We have agreed: once outside, you will claim victory, and the final treasure will be yours."

"Hmm."

Ye Xue nodded.

Lin Chuan took the treasure out; it would only be seized by the Cloud Kingdom royal family, but on Ye Xue, the Spirit Clan high officials would not take it and would certainly nurture her.

This is decided by the high-level structures of the two opposing forces.

"Then let's go."

Lin Chuan waved with a smile, "See you next time, Xue'er, work hard to become stronger."