Chapter 337: Hidden Dragon Shadow Guard, A Transaction

"No matter, it was nothing more than seeing an injustice on the road and drawing a blade to help."

The old man put on airs and slowly turned around. It actually had a certain flair to it; Guo Qin, the person involved, was almost bluffed by the old man.

"It's you?"

After seeing the old man's face clearly, Ye Lin couldn't help but be stunned. Wasn't this old man the crazy one he had met when he bought lemon tea earlier?

This guy was actually a peerless expert!

Ye Lin felt a joy in his heart. It seemed his investment back then was the right one!

Buying a bottle of wine in exchange for the favor of a peerless expert—this wave was not a loss!

Being able to kill Chen Renxiong, a Star Realm expert, this crazy old man was, even if not a Hao Yue Realm expert, an invincible existence within the Star Realm!

Si Sui, the crazy old man—with this, two of the three people Bai Siyou predicted he could not defeat had appeared.

The last one should be the already deceased Chen Renxiong. He was only level 73 now; it was normal that he couldn't beat the Star Realm Chen Renxiong.

After taking back half of the Eternal Ancient Book from Guo Qin's hands, Ye Lin handed it to Bai Siyou, then walked forward and grasped the crazy old man's hand.

"Senior! You must join my team!"

A talent!

This was a talent capable of killing a Star Realm expert!

As long as he could win this crazy old man over to his side, when the time came, with a lunatic on his left and a crazy old man on his right, wouldn't he be able to run rampant across You Daxia?

"Join your team, will there be enough wine?" The crazy old man swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

"Enough! Whatever Maozi, I'll calculate it for you by the ton!" Ye Lin promised.

"Good, I'll join!"

The crazy old man nodded repeatedly. Having wine to drink and no longer needing to wander—was there such a good thing under the sun?

The faces of the old and the young were both covered in smiles; both felt they had profited greatly!

After sending Bai Siyou back to Bajin City, Ye Lin took the half of the Eternal Ancient Book and the crazy old man Guo Qin back to Kyoto.

However, after returning to Kyoto, Ye Lin did not go to the Xie family. Instead, after settling Guo Qin and the crazy old man, he went straight to the Human Emperor Palace.

Activating the Great Void Art, Ye Lin bypassed the guards at the entrance of the Human Emperor Palace and snuck inside.

Ye Lin landed without a sound, arriving at the center of the great hall like a ghost. The surrounding light and shadows flickered; the massive dragon throne hung high above the steps, majestic yet lonely.

It was just that there was no one on that dragon throne at this moment.

Just as Ye Lin was wondering where the Human Emperor had gone, a kind voice sounded behind him.

"Little fellow, what are you doing? Assassinating me?"

Swish!

Cold sweat instantly broke out on Ye Lin!

He turned his head somewhat stiffly and saw the Human Emperor standing behind him with a smile.

Although he had the Great Void Art active, Ye Lin clearly felt that the Human Emperor's gaze was currently fixed on him!

This was the first time the Great Void Art had failed!

Ye Lin couldn't help but swallow hard, then dispelled the Great Void Art, revealing a somewhat awkward smile.

"That... Human Emperor, please don't misunderstand. With my meager strength, how would I dare to assassinate you? I'm here to offer you a treasure!"

"Oh?" The Human Emperor looked at Ye Lin with interest. "You're offering me a treasure? The sun must be rising from the west. I thought you were eyeing my Beast Stone Carvings again."

"No, no, no! It really is a treasure! And a big one at that!"

Ye Lin took out the half of the bronze book directly.

"Look! Does an Origin Ancient Artifact count as a big treasure?"

The Human Emperor's expression finally changed, looking at the bronze book in Ye Lin's hand with shock and uncertainty.

"This is... the Eternal Ancient Book?!"

"Correct! The Human Emperor has a sharp eye. Treasures match heroes; this Eternal Ancient Book is now yours!"

Ye Lin shoved the Eternal Ancient Book directly into the Human Emperor's hands.

In any case, the Eternal Ancient Book was incomplete; besides being used as a shield, it had no other effect.

Such a hot potato, keeping it in his own hands? Stupid!

Giving it to Xie Hong? Even stupider!

That good father-in-law of his, who had sores on his head and pus on his feet, would not only not be grateful but would very likely kill him to silence him.

The situation in Kyoto was complex, and there were many strong people. Ye Lin was already level 73; a level 73 Forbidden Spell Master would inevitably arouse the wariness of many factions.

After all, in history, no Forbidden Spell Master had ever reached such a high level while keeping all their limbs intact.

Besides the powers in Kyoto, there was also the God Organization lurking in the shadows, eyeing him like a tiger.

The current Ye Lin did not have the confidence to deal with Hao Yue Realm experts. What Ye Lin needed now was not resources, but time! Time enough for him to grow!

As long as he could reach level 90-something, let alone the Eternal Ancient Book, he would dare to use the Eternal Imperial Seal to press down his instant noodles.

Therefore, after comprehensive consideration, giving this useless half of the Eternal Ancient Book to the Human Emperor in exchange for his favor and protection was the optimal choice at the moment.

After all, looking across the entire You Daxia, where else was there a stronger backer than the Human Emperor?

After receiving the Eternal Ancient Book, the Human Emperor also gradually calmed down. Clearly, he had already discovered that this Eternal Ancient Book was incomplete.

But even if it was incomplete, this was an Origin Ancient Artifact!

"Little fellow, what do you want to exchange this for?" the Human Emperor asked.

"This kid doesn't want anything; I only hope that You Daxia can be more prosperous and strong in the future!" Ye Lin's face glowed with red light.

"Stop with the glib tongue, or I'll take it that you really don't want anything." The Human Emperor tapped Ye Lin on the head with a smile.

"Hehe... there are indeed a few things... it's just that because of this half of an Origin Ancient Artifact, the Xie family and the God Organization might hunt me down. Human Emperor, you wouldn't stand by and watch me die, would you?" Ye Lin blinked, looking harmless.

"Half an Origin Ancient Artifact with no use, and you want me to be your free bodyguard?" The Human Emperor, having seen through Ye Lin's goal, couldn't laugh or cry.

"Aiya, you are the Human Emperor. With one word from you, who would dare touch me, right?" Ye Lin said.

"Little fellow, you think too simply. Do you really think being the Human Emperor is easy? Once I accept this half of an Origin Ancient Artifact, it touches the core interests of the Xie family. Do you believe the five great clans would immediately dare to unite and rebel against me?"

"They all understand the principle of 'when the lips are gone, the teeth are cold.' The five great clans' discord is just an act for me to see; in reality, they are connected by bone and sinew."

The Human Emperor shook his head.

"Not to mention who wins or loses, once a fight starts, You Daxia will inevitably be in turmoil, with countless casualties. Those who die will all be the sons of my You Daxia."

"So, you'd better keep this half of the Eternal Ancient Book yourself."

The Human Emperor returned the Eternal Ancient Book to Ye Lin.

Ye Lin's smile slowly stiffened on his face. Did he come to the Human Emperor Palace for nothing?

Seeing Ye Lin's expression, the Human Emperor smiled.

"Little fellow, if you are really worried, how about making a deal with me?"

"What deal?" Ye Lin asked.

The Human Emperor held up three fingers.

"Three times. I can take action to protect you three times, no matter who the opponent is."

"Then what do I need to do?" Ye Lin asked.

"I want you to join the Hidden Dragon Shadow Guard and protect You Daxia for a hundred years of peace!" ===== CHAPTER 338 =====