Chapter 186: Trade? Dao De Jing!

Trade?

The white-clad maiden looked at Ao Yifan with a puzzled expression.

Not bad!

Ao Yifan nodded and said: "I suppose you must be very interested, then who was trying to kill you?"

You know, hurry up and say, what exactly is the origin of that six-winged golden cicada?

The white-clad maiden's heart jumped.

With Great God Changxi present, the white-clad maiden clearly knew that everything she had experienced in the formation was likely already known to the other party.

But she was very curious about how the other party knew the origin of the suddenly appearing six-winged golden cicada.

Hehe, Fellow Daoist Tai Bai, there's no need to be so anxious!

Ao Yifan said with a smile: "As for trade, naturally both sides need to put forth their own chips; I am willing to tell Fellow Daoist Tai Bai the origin of the six-winged golden cicada, and Fellow Daoist Tai Bai naturally needs to pay a certain price."

Upon hearing that, the white-clad maiden carefully sized up the person before her.

She walks the Three Realms relying solely on a silver tongue and the strength to defeat most opponents.

However, it's quite obvious that against this person, her usual tricks don't work very well.

Although it was just a sudden move, the white-clad maiden could feel that the other party's strength was still above hers.

And the other party's eloquence seemed not inferior to hers either.

Nevertheless, even though she sensed the other's extraordinariness, as an old employee of the Heavenly Court, the white-clad maiden did not want to weaken her own aura.

Although I don't know why Fellow Daoist wants to trade with this humble Daoist, but trade between two parties has always required sufficient sincerity; now that Fellow Daoist can't even announce his own name, how can this humble Daoist feel at ease trading with him?

The white-clad maiden said with a smile.

Oh, sorry, I forgot to introduce myself!

Ao Yifan said: "Let me introduce myself: I am the brother-in-law of the current Yin Shang Human Emperor, the son-in-law of Princess Zhizhi, Commander-in-Chief of Chen Tang Pass, the father of a direct disciple of Manjusri Broad Dharma Heavenly Venerable among the Chan Teaching's Twelve Golden Immortals, the father of a direct disciple of Cihang Daoist among the Chan Teaching's Twelve Golden Immortals, the father of a direct disciple of Yuding True Person among the Chan Teaching's Twelve Golden Immortals, the father of a direct disciple of Reserve Taiyi True Person among the Chan Teaching's Twelve Golden Immortals, and the father of a direct disciple of the Three Pure Maidens among the Severing Teaching..."

Wait, wait a moment!

Upon hearing Ao Yifan's string of titles, the white-clad maiden only felt a headache coming on.

Even so, she was somewhat dazed by Ao Yifan's words, remembering only one thing: the person before her has a very deep background!

All right, Fellow Daoist, no need to continue introducing yourself; just tell me what you want.

The white-clad maiden waved her hand.

Upon hearing that, Ao Yifan sized up the white-clad maiden from head to toe.

Noticing Ao Yifan's gaze, the white-clad maiden's heart tightened and she said: "You, you wouldn't be harboring designs on me, would you? I tell you, don't even think about it!"

Hehe, Fellow Daoist, you're joking; I'm not that kind of person!

Ao Yifan laughed, shook his head, and said: "Actually, all I need is a single volume of scripture on your person!"

Scripture?

Upon hearing that, the white-clad maiden's face showed a hint of realization and she said: "Ah, so you want my master's Dao De Jing!"

Exactly, just this volume of scripture!

Ao Yifan nodded and said: "I have always greatly admired the virtue of the Supreme Sage; sadly, I have no chance to meet the true sage. If I could obtain this volume of scripture, I could study it daily and comprehend the supreme truth within."

Now I understand!

The white-clad maiden nodded, then flipped her right hand and said: "This volume is the handscroll of the Dao De Jing bestowed by my master; I will give it to you!"

To be frank, although the Dao De Jing is revered as a classic in the Human Teaching, it is not strictly kept secret.

Even more, if there is a predestined person, disciples of the Human Teaching are even happy to pass on the scriptures.

However, to truly grasp the essence of the Dao De Jing, the demand for perception is too high; most people can only learn a superficial smattering.

Then, many thanks, Fellow Daoist Tai Bai!

Ao Yifan smiled and took the scripture.

Watching Ao Yifan receive the Dao De Jing, Jiang Wanghou beside him glanced at him somewhat unexpectedly.

She knew very well that Ao Yifan usually neglected his cultivation and had never been seen reading any scripture, so how could he take an interest in that so-called Dao De Jing?

However, Jiang Wanghou knew very well that Ao Yifan's actions surely had his own reasons, so even though she didn't understand, she did not ask.

In that case, Fellow Daoist, can you tell this humble Daoist, what about that?

The white-clad maiden narrowed her eyes slightly and said.

Upon hearing that, Ao Yifan immediately stopped concealing and spoke frankly: "That six-winged golden cicada was originally an ancient vicious insect, but now it has been subdued by the Western Teaching; its entry into the formation this time is likely also a scheme of the Western Teaching."

It's actually the Western Teaching!

The white-clad maiden's face darkened slightly.

Seeing this, Ao Yifan glanced at the white-clad maiden with some surprise and said: "Fellow Daoist Tai Bai, you don't seem too surprised by this, do you?"

Surprise, of course there is some.

However, the Western Teaching has been laying out its plans in this realm for many years; actually, the Heavenly Realm has already noticed, but they never imagined they would dare to use such a vicious insect as the six-winged golden cicada; it seems the Western Teaching has also set its sights on these remnants of the demon court.

Six-winged golden cicada, that little critter actually got subdued by the Western Teaching?

Just then, Jiang Wanghou beside him spoke up.

Upon hearing that, Ao Yifan glanced at Jiang Wanghou with some surprise and asked: "Your Majesty, do you know that six-winged golden cicada?"

Well, back in ancient times, I did have a brief encounter with it; I almost kept it as a pet, but that little critter was simply too wild to tame, so I released it, letting it live and die on its own; I never expected that after all these years, that little critter would actually amount to something.

However, the Western Teaching does have some methods; being able to subdue such a vicious insect as the six-winged golden cicada shows their ambitions are not small!

In terms of subduing methods, the Western Teaching is indeed unique.

However, according to my guess, that six-winged golden cicada is certainly not the Western Teaching's true means; they probably still have a backup plan.

Then, what do you suggest we do?

The white-clad maiden asked.

Hearing that, Ao Yifan's expression turned somewhat strange, and he said: "Us? This is a battle between your Heavenly Realm and the Western Teaching over the demon court; it seems to have nothing to do with us, right?"

The white-clad girl's face stiffened slightly, but she hadn't expected that, at this point, the person before her was actually preparing to stay out of it.

However, indeed, as the other party said.

Since knowing that the six-winged golden cicada is a setup of the Western Teaching, this matter becomes an issue between the Heavenly Realm and the Western Teaching; as an outsider, the other party indeed has no obligation to intervene.

"But just who is this person, actually, that they could get involved with Great God Changxi?"

The white-clad girl looked at Ao Yifan, a hint of contemplation appearing on her face.

"Back when Great God Changxi activated the might of the Heavenly Circuit Star Dipper Grand Formation, could this matter be related to him?"