Chapter 294: One Thousand Six Hundred Years Later

Disciple pays respects to master!

Wen Zhong respectfully paid his respects to Jin Ling Shengmu, but his expression was slightly odd.

He was deeply grateful, as his master had sent several Immortals of the Sect of the Cut for him.

But he harbored suspicions about the relationship between his master and that Prince Consort.

In fact, last night Wen Zhong had prepared to come over and pay respects to his master.

However, the news he received was that his master had entered the Prince Consort's military tent and had not come out since.

Wen Zhong waited nearby the tent, and only this morning did his master emerge from it, his face glowing red.

Although, during this time he had heard many rumors about that Prince Consort.

"But Master, she wouldn't, would she?"

In Wen Zhong's heart, his master had always been a stern elder who rarely smiled.

He simply could not imagine that such a master would be as shallow as a young girl, deceived by the Prince Consort's handsome appearance and honeyed words.

If Ao Yifan knew what Wen Zhong was thinking about him, he would surely be angry, after all, he is an upright, sunny, big male dragon—when has he ever used sweet talk to deceive a young girl?

He has always relied on sheer strength!

"En"

Jin Ling Shengmu felt no embarrassment, merely nodding lightly and saying, "Your cultivation is not bad; Chang'er Dingguang Xian and the others will assist you against the rebel forces—make good use of them."

Having said that, Jin Ling Shengmu's body turned into a golden light and vanished in an instant.

"Seeing Master off!"

Wen Zhong performed a deep bow.

However, at that very moment, a sound came from the military tent behind him.

Turning around, Wen Zhong stared, dumbfounded, at Huo Ling Shengmu clinging to Ao Yifan's arm.

"What, what is this situation?"

Huo Ling Shengmu had sent Wuyun Xian and Lingya Xian yesterday, and Wen Zhong was aware of that.

However, Wen Zhong had thought that Huo Ling Shengmu had already left.

But now, she emerged from Ao Yifan's military tent.

"Could it be..."

Suddenly, an image appeared in Wen Zhong's mind: his master Jin Ling Shengmu and Huo Ling Shengmu leaning against Ao Yifan at the same time.

But the image was too beautiful; Wen Zhong hurried to drive it from his mind.

"Master also has Fire Spirit Senior Sister; she must have spent the night discussing the Dao with the Prince Consort—yes, that's it!"

Wen Zhong thought to himself.

Noticing Wen Zhong's gaze, Huo Ling Shengmu felt a bit ill at ease, glared at him fiercely, then turned a gentle look toward Ao Yifan.

"Then I'll take my leave; if I need anything later, I'll come find you."

Hearing that, Ao Yifan smiled and said, "That's fine; as long as you pay sufficient compensation, you can come find me anytime."

Hearing Ao Yifan's words, Huo Ling Shengmu couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.

There was no way around it—Ao Yifan's fees were not cheap; even though she was wealthy, she could not afford such expenses.

"Speaking of which, your master has many treasures; find a chance to grab a few from his place and spend them here."

Such a thought flashed through her mind, and Huo Ling Shengmu immediately performed the Fire Escape Technique, flying toward the horizon.

Seeing Huo Ling Shengmu off, Ao Yifan turned his head to look at Wen Zhong, who stared dumbfounded.

"Grand Tutor, is there anything else?"

Ao Yifan asked.

Hearing that, Wen Zhong quickly shook his head: "No, nothing; Prince Consort, if you have business, please go ahead."

"En"

Ao Yifan nodded, then took a step forward.

Accompanied by a distortion of space, Ao Yifan vanished from the spot.

Watching the place where Ao Yifan disappeared, Wen Zhong remained silent for a long time.

What had he just heard?

Huo Ling Shengmu and his master Jin Ling Shengmu seemed both to have some connection with this Prince Consort.

Moreover, from Huo Ling Shengmu's earlier words, Wen Zhong was shocked to discover that his master and Huo Ling Shengmu had come to see Ao Yifan and even needed to pay a certain fee.

Is there any heavenly principle left?

"Forget it, I can't comprehend the world of these mighty beings; I'm old, truly old!"

Wen Zhong lightly shook his head, indicating that he could not possibly understand such matters and that it was best not to meddle.

Immediately, Wen Zhong walked toward a military tent.

There resided the famed Seven Attendant Immortals of the Sect of the Cut.

This time, it was unknown how his master Jin Ling Shengmu and Huo Ling Shengmu managed to persuade these few to come down the mountain to help Yin Shang oppose the rebel forces.

……

"You've come?"

Hou Tu Niangniang looked at Ao Yifan with a troubled expression.

"How so? Have you secured the candidates for the Hungry Ghost Path and the Animal Path?"

Ao Yifan asked.

Upon hearing that, Hou Tu Niangniang's face showed a hint of difficulty as she said, "I have already determined the candidate for the Hungry Ghost Path; the other party's background is extraordinary, and to capture her we still need some means; as for the Animal Path, indeed some problems have arisen."

"En? What problem?"

Ao Yifan couldn't help but ask curiously.

「It's like this; wanting to pick a suitable candidate from the Animal Dao is really too difficult, too difficult! 」

Hou Tu Niangniang said: 「I calculated for a long time; in the end, I managed to find seven barely suitable candidates! 」

「Seven? 」

Ao Yifan couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air; after all, he never expected that Hou Tu Niangniang would have found seven for him.

Seeing Ao Yifan's reaction, Hou Tu Niangniang looked guilty and said: 「I know seven will put you in a difficult spot, but I really couldn't find any suitable candidates; I hope you can agree. 」

「This, okay! 」

Ao Yifan looked troubled and said: 「After all, I promised to help you, so I won't go back on my word, but handling seven at once this time is extremely taxing for me, you... 」

「Please rest assured; after the task is completed, I will agree to any request you have! 」

Upon hearing Ao Yifan's agreement, Hou Tu Niangniang's heart filled with gratitude; she also knew that she had really gone too far this time.

So, she also wanted to properly compensate Ao Yifan in other aspects.

「Then let's go now! 」

Ao Yifan said.

Upon hearing that, Hou Tu Niangniang nodded; immediately after, she waved her right hand, and the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk appeared behind her, before the two of them.

「What is this? 」

Watching Hou Tu Niangniang fiddle with the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk before her, a flash of surprise crossed Ao Yifan's eyes.

「The seven targets I selected are in a time over 1,600 years later; only by using the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk and drawing on the power of reincarnation can we enter that time-space over 1,600 years later. 」

Hou Tu Niangniang explained.

「Over 1,600 years later? 」

Upon hearing Hou Tu Niangniang's words, Ao Yifan's expression turned somewhat strange.

Simply because, if his calculations are correct, that time seems to be exactly the period of the Journey to the West Tribulation.

Seven, the Animal Dao, the Journey to the West Tribulation period, and moreover able to bear the great fortune of the Animal Dao—could it be…?