Chapter 555: Yin Gui Zhenren

Tianlian Zhenren stood beside them the whole time; she heard every conversation but said nothing.

She lifted her head, her eyes locked onto Yin Gui Zhenren; this man wants to destroy the undying heart of their Tian Xin Sect, and since he appeared he has been causing trouble, constantly goading Chen Chuyang to act. He is not a good person.

The Yin Gui Sect and the Heavenly Heart Sect are mortal enemies; for many years they have constantly opposed each other, and their desire to annihilate one another has never changed. Tianlian Zhenren has etched Yin Gui Zhenren in her mind; in the future, when she meets him, if he is powerful, she will kill him on the spot, giving him no chance to escape.

Yin Gui Zhenren turned his head, meeting Tianlian Zhenren's gaze, showing no fear, nor caring that this woman might hear him.

"Tianlian Zhenren, how about this: you and I act together, kill the old ghost of Tian Xin; I'll give you a boost so you can successfully take the seat of sect leader of the Heavenly Heart Sect. How does that sound?"

Chen Chuyang wasn't deceived; he switched to another person to try to deceive.

Tianlian Zhenren is good at deceiving; with just a little trickery, she can …

Chen Chuyang watched Tianlian Zhenren with interest, wondering how she would answer—continue protecting the Heavenly Heart Sect, or …?

"Hmph, Yin Gui Zhenren, stop dreaming. I know exactly what you're scheming in your mind."

"Even if I die, I will never collude with you; don't think you can use me."

She's not foolish; she won't be easily used. Borrowing a knife to kill—such a clumsy scheme is obvious at a glance, and she won't fall for it.

Chen Chuyang smiled, addressed Yin Gui Zhenren: "Actually, you could act yourself, join forces with the Spirit Sword Sect's Elder Xinran and the Black Dragon Guard of the Great Qi Dynasty; perhaps you could seize Tian Xin Daoist."

Yin Gui Zhenren shook his head: "You underestimate the old ghost of Tian Xin. If he tries to flee, we can't stop him. If a fellow Daoist like you makes a move, there's at least a 70% chance to kill him. Fellow Daoist Chen Chuyang, are you truly unmoved? Miss this chance, and the next one may be many years later."

"After this setback, the old ghost of Tian Xin won't come down easily; dealing with him will be difficult."

"To annihilate the Heavenly Heart Sect, the old ghost of Tian Xin is the key; only if he dies does the sect have a chance to collapse."

Tian Xin Daoist is like a stabilizing anchor for the Heavenly Heart Sect; without him, the sect would surely fall into chaos.

Those inside have long been scheming to rise to power.

If it weren't for Tian Xin Daoist's pressure, the Heavenly Heart Sect would have already fragmented.

Outside, a pack of wolves watches; inside, fierce tigers await. The collapse of the Heavenly Heart Sect is inevitable.

"Yin Gui Zhenren, this is your matter, it has nothing to do with me."

"Whether the Heavenly Heart Sect is destroyed or not has little impact on me."

As for the spirit vein, Chen Chuyang could start from the Qihuang Bao Ku; if he finds the Qihuang Bao Ku, he might locate a spirit vein.

The Heavenly Heart Sect's spirit vein is hard to obtain and not his cup of tea.

Even a huge sect like the Heavenly Heart Sect, with countless talents, Chen Chuyang would not be arrogant enough to think he alone could confront an entire sect.

What the Chen Clan currently needs to do is develop—continually develop, find opportunities to develop—rather than provoke battles.

While these forces are counterbalancing and fighting each other, that is the best chance for them to develop.

If the Heavenly Heart Sect falls, the Chen Clan will become the target of all arrows; at that point, Chen Chuyang will have a headache.

For now this is fine—balancing all sides, letting them fight openly and covertly.

By draining each side's strength, then seizing the chance to grow, the Great Qi Dynasty thinks the same; Qi Ruohua is constantly stirring up conflict, the battles among the Yin Gui Sect, Spirit Sword Sect, and Heavenly Heart Sect, as well as the Monster Race.

They must fight, so that their rise will not be hindered.

"You can't say it like that. If the Heavenly Heart Sect falls, the Chen Clan will reap huge benefits—resources, spirit veins, or whatever else. Whatever you want, I can step back."

"Chen Chuyang, are you truly unmoved?"

Yin Gui Zhenren remains unrelenting, trying to coax Chen Chuyang into acting.

Chen Chuyang smiled and shook his head, giving Yin Gui Zhenren a deep look.

At this moment, no words are needed.

Yin Gui Zhenren understood Chen Chuyang's meaning; some words must not be spoken, lest they provoke Chen Chuyang's dislike.

"Tianlian Zhenren, you…"

"Get out."

Tianlian Zhenren didn't want to hear Yin Gui Zhenren's words and shouted angrily.

Yin Gui Zhenren smiled, waved his hand, and said nothing more.

Chen Chuyang silently gave Tianlian Zhenren a thumbs‑up in his heart; truly worthy of being Tianlian Zhenren—so clear‑sighted.

"Yin Gui Zhenren, our deal is complete; you may leave now."

The expulsion order was issued.

Yin Gui Zhenren did not leave immediately.

"Daoist Chen Chuyang, are you interested in cooperating again?"

"Oh?"

Chen Chuyang smiled and asked, "What price can you offer?"

As long as the price is high enough, Chen Chuyang doesn't mind cooperating again.

Yin Gui Zhenren was silent for a moment, looking at Chen Chuyang, about to speak, but ultimately kept his mouth shut.

No money; this time, it consumed too many of his resources.

Within the Yin Gui Sect, the resources that can be spared are limited; most are used to rebuild the sect, and many disciples depend on his support. The Yin Gui Sect is vast with countless disciples; the last battle caused severe damage, and restoring its foundation has consumed far too many resources.

He truly cannot spare resources as a reward for Chen Chuyang; he knows Chen Chuyang's price is high, and to get him to act once, at least a third of the savings must be offered, otherwise this person won't act easily.

"Ah ha ha, we'll talk next time, next time."

Yin Gui Zhenren waved his hand, refusing to discuss the topic further.

He turned and left.

The matter of cooperation was not mentioned a single word.

Chen Chuyang gave a slight smile: "It seems Yin Gui Zhenren is also poor now; that one battle almost destroyed the Yin Gui Sect. He has little resources, tries to coax me to act yet refuses to pay—naïve."

Chen Chuyang won't act without seeing spirit stones; coaxing him is fine, just pay.

Tianlian Zhenren stared blankly at Chen Chuyang, raising a thumbs‑up.

"You're still impressive, getting him to descend directly."

"Just so-so."

"Yin Gui Zhenren is a wolf with ambition; you'd better watch out."

Tianlian Zhenren stood for a moment, then spoke to warn Chen Chuyang: "Once the Heavenly Heart Sect falls, he will quickly move against your Chen Clan."

"Longshe Shan and Longshe Cheng hinder the Yin Gui Sect's advance; your presence leaves them unable to rest or eat in peace."

"Longshe Cheng is nearest to the Yin Gui Sect; compared to their Heavenly Heart Sect, Longshe Cheng is the greatest threat."

"The rise of Longshe Cheng makes the Yin Gui Sect uneasy; Yin Gui Zhenren will naturally not idly watch Longshe Cheng rise."

"And the Chen Clan is the key to Longshe Cheng's rise."

"The key to the Chen Clan's rise is naturally Chen Chuyang."

"Instigating a fight between Chen Chuyang and the Heavenly Heart Sect, letting them wear each other down, this way the Yin Gui Sect can reap the fisherman's profit."