Chapter 496: Yin Gui Zhenren Part Two: Longshe Shan

"Can you guarantee it?"

Zhuge Ruolan wasn't worried about whether Chen Chuyang could manage, but about his bizarre imagination—if he were to ruin her older brother, wouldn't that be disastrous?

Her older brother wouldn't let Chen Chuyang play, and Zhuge Ruolan also didn't want her brother to stay here as Chen Chuyang's little white mouse. Those pills can be experimented with, let alone a brother who is a Ghost King. Such a Ghost King, being Chen Chuyang's first encounter, would surely be studied thoroughly, perhaps even dissected for research.

Thinking of this, Zhuge Ruolan couldn't help but shiver. For some crazy people, their thoughts and wild ideas are indescribable; basically, once they think of something, they'll definitely do it, and they'll do it to the best of their ability. When faced with a stubborn person, they won't let go until Zhuge Gui is completely finished.

"Naturally I can guarantee it," Chen Chuyang said with a confident smile.

That smile made Zhuge Ruolan even more worried and frightened; this person was truly... terrifying.

"Gulu."

"Um, could you let my older brother go with me for a while, and then I'll bring him back to you?"

Chen Chuyang shook his head and refused.

"No way."

"Why?" Zhuge Ruolan couldn't help but ask.

"No means no. If you insist on a reason, it's that I don't trust you. What if you don't come back? What should I do? I can't just kill you, can I?"

Killing her wouldn't benefit Chen Chuyang; she is a pawn Chen Chuyang placed within the Yin Gui Sect, an important piece. Moreover, Zhuge Ruolan is his money‑delivering child; several times she has brought him good things, timely rain, so he can't kill her.

Chen Chuyang wouldn't do anything where the cons outweigh the pros. Besides, Zhuge Ruolan is smart, won't oppose him, and knows many rumors—information Chen Chuyang needs.

Zhuge Ruolan's life and death are in Chen Chuyang's palm; there's no need to worry about her betraying him.

Zhuge Gui? No way. He's a Ghost King and also Zhuge Ruolan's older brother. That woman would do anything for Zhuge Gui, and she can't let Zhuge Gui go with her; the leverage must stay in her own hands.

Chen Chuyang also needs to study the Ghost King, to study him carefully. Where can he find such a good little white mouse?

The birth of consciousness and its rebirth after death—that's certainly worth studying.

"You don't trust me?"

"Right."

Zhuge Ruolan's face went black: "Can there be a little more trust between people?"

"Can't."

Zhuge Ruolan earnestly said, "We've known each other for so long; you should know what kind of person I am. I won't go and not return."

"How about this: give me a month, and I'll bring him back to you then."

She raised four fingers, swearing on the spot.

Chen Chuyang shook his head: "No, Zhuge Gui cannot leave Longshe Shan."

"..."

After that, no matter what Zhuge Ruolan said, Chen Chuyang wouldn't nod.

Zhuge Gui is his prize; he won't give him to Zhuge Ruolan.

If you want, you can; just prepare the money, and after he finishes his research, he'll give him to Zhuge Ruolan.

Helpless, Zhuge Ruolan knew Chen Chuyang wouldn't nod, nor would he give her older brother.

She let out a deep sigh, her eyes gradually turning plaintive, like a woman lamenting in a secluded chamber.

Chen Chuyang issued a dismissal order, telling her to leave the mountain; he didn't want her lingering on the mountain, it was annoying.

Zhuge Ruolan didn't want to leave so soon; she still needed to stay with her older brother a while longer, to properly awaken his consciousness and help him recover quickly. She couldn't leave before seeing his condition improve.

Their opinions couldn't be reconciled; Chen Chuyang couldn't force this woman.

He prepared to act forcefully.

Chen Chuyang's raised hand halted mid‑air; Zhuge Ruolan immediately said, "Chen Chuyang, when it's time for me to leave, I will leave naturally; there's no need for you to drive me away."

"Now, I won't go. Even if you send me down the mountain, I will go back up."

She cannot leave.

Her older brother's condition is still uncertain; she cannot leave.

"Eh?"

Zhuge Ruolan's complexion changed.

She stared at the foot of the mountain, pupils narrowing.

"He's coming."

She turned, returned to her room, and activated the Formation to conceal her aura.

On the mountain, Chen Chuyang quickly sealed Zhuge Gui, covering all auras.

The spiritual energy of Longshe Shan spread over, cleansing all auras.

Chen Chuyang looked satisfied at his masterpiece; Zhuge Gui's aura and existence were completely concealed.

He waved his hand, and a figure appeared below the mountain.

The black figure quickly ascended the mountain and, after a short while, stood before Chen Chuyang.

Yin Gui Zhenren, the sect leader of the Yin Gui Sect, arrived personally, without anyone else.

He came alone, in a hurry.

Chen Chuyang sized him up, and Yin Gui Zhenren also examined Chen Chuyang; after a moment—

Yin Gui Zhenren clasped his hands and said, "I want Ghost King Zhuge Gui."

Straight to the point.

No small talk, he said it directly.

Without hiding anything, Chen Chuyang smiled; as expected, this person also came for Ghost King Zhuge Gui.

A Ghost King holds great significance for the Yin Gui Sect; it can propel them further.

Yin Gui Zhenren couldn't resist the temptation and went up the mountain himself.

"Ghost King, you're not the only one eyeing him, Yin Gui Zhenren."

Yin Gui Zhenren boomed: "Whatever you want, I can find it for you."

He only wants Ghost King Zhuge Gui.

Yin Gui Zhenren desires a hope: the Ghost King, a Ghost King; if refined and become his ghost, his power and cultivation would rise to unimaginable heights.

Within and beyond the Yin Gui Sect, who dares not respect him?

Those people will also bow their heads.

"You don't have what I want, Yin Gui Zhenren."

Chen Chuyang said nothing to demand anything; a single sentence blocked Yin Gui Zhenren's request.

Yin Gui Zhenren frowned: "Daoist brother Chen Chuyang, you must think carefully; having the Ghost King in your hands brings no benefit to you, but many drawbacks."

"The Ghost King can go berserk at any moment; once it does, Longshe Shan will be destroyed."

"You might be fine, but how many of those around you can survive is hard to say."

Chen Chuyang gave a cold smile: "Are you threatening me?"

Yin Gui Zhenren waved his hand: "You've misunderstood; I have no such intention. What I mean is that when the Ghost King goes berserk, its power at least increases tenfold. Perhaps you are unafraid, but what about them?"

"Even the scattered ghost qi alone is enough to obliterate these people."

"Give the Ghost King to me, and I can fulfill all your demands."

He couldn't wait to get Ghost King Zhuge Gui.

When he learned this news, he was shocked.

He didn't expect the Shadow True Person to truly succeed; the refinement succeeded.

The "Ghost King Sacrifice Grand Array" can forge a Ghost King with a probability of only one in a thousand; the Shadow True Person's luck is truly good, and on this point, Yin Gui Zhenren cannot help but admire.

The importance of a single Ghost King: throughout the Yin Gui Sect, few can resist.

Their movements are just not as fast as his.

Those people will certainly take action.