Chapter 381

By a riverbank of the water control.

A hundred miles away from Xixiang Building.

The night was deep, the surroundings were silent, and only darkness shrouded everything.

Only a deep black water area of several feet.

Suddenly, a giant wave rose!

Long Yi broke through the river embankment in a panic, smashing the layers of poured steps.

This flood dragon had originally been lurking in the riverbed of the water control, revealing its true form, waiting for Xie Guan's arrival.

As for the matter of joining forces with Lu Hua and Xie Hong to hunt the Second Master of the Academy, it had long been thrown to the back of his mind.

In the Xie Fu, he smelled Xie Guan's aura—

That aura was as tempting as an immortal elixir from the Immortal Realm, and as tempting as a flat peach immortal fruit.

A strong premonition arose in Long Yi's heart: as long as... as long as he swallowed that youth,

He could transform into a dragon and ascend, transforming into a true dragon, rather than the monster that was neither dragon nor human as he was now.

What about revenge for the demons of Deze Lake, what about hunting the Second Master of the Academy, these risks and costs, I fear it would be difficult to retreat unscathed today.

Taking such a big risk, but gaining very little.

Truly not worth the loss.

Better to swallow Xie Guan and ascend in one fell swoop.

Long Yi had already set this plan in his heart, a fierce light flickering in his pair of golden pupils.

Even if he couldn't ascend, swallowing Xie Guan would be enough to greatly increase his cultivation; by then, the Second Master, Lu Hua, Xie Hong, none would be anything to fear.

He lurked quietly in the water, relying on the "Water Escape" technique, even a Ninth Grade martial artist or a Ninth Grade primordial spirit cultivator would find it difficult to detect his existence.

He coiled at the bottom of the river, eating fish and shrimp at will, looking coldly through the water surface at the painted boats full of living people sailing past slowly.

There were no living people in Deze Lake long ago, the living beings there had long been swallowed by demons.

Long Yi thought to himself, if he could enjoy so much blood food all year round, his cultivation would definitely advance further.

However—

No matter how much blood food there was, it couldn't compare to Xie Guan alone.

He waited patiently, but never expected that among the tourists on the river, there was actually an old man's face reflected on the water surface.

The water surface was shimmering, the mist was curling,

But Long Yi's golden pupils saw it clearly.

That was the fear engraved in his bones, the figure he didn't even dare to disobey in his dreams.

Master!

Long Yi's mind was instantly in chaos in the river, almost unable to think.

The Master is still alive?

He couldn't produce the slightest thought of resistance in his heart, only two choices: either kneel and crawl at the Master's feet.

Or—run!

Knowing the Master's character, if he didn't run, it would be a dead end.

A strong desire to survive surged like a tide, making him like a bird startled by the bow, without any hesitation.

Run!

Long Yi turned around without hesitation, relying on the Water Escape technique, fleeing frantically toward the distance, afraid that if he were a step slow, he would be doomed forever.

For a time, Long Yi was panic-stricken, even forgetting to use the Water Escape technique.

Until he fled nearly a hundred miles away, he barely calmed his mind.

After calming down, he vaguely felt something was wrong.

If it were truly the Master, I fear he wouldn't even have the chance to run.

Moreover, the Master had long since not appeared in the world, how could he still have that appearance?

That person absolutely couldn't be the Master!

The more Long Yi thought, the more he felt it made sense, especially that sentence "What are you afraid of" the old man said at the end, the tone was light and breezy, completely different from the Master's majesty.

Although this person was not the Master, Long Yi absolutely didn't want to see him again.

He secretly made up his mind, no matter what, he must stay away from that old man.

As long as he looked a bit like the Master, Long Yi was already panicked.

Today, he had no heart to meet up with Xie Hong and the others, the original planned plan.

Killing the Second Master, probing the truth of the Master, had been completely abandoned by him at this moment.

He had been scared out of his wits, with only one thought in his heart: eat Xie Guan.

He held his breath, afraid of disturbing anyone.

Xie Guan should be an insignificant concubine-born son of the Xie family, I fear no one would care.

Long Yi licked his lips, quietly lurking into the river, relying on the cover of the water current, carefully returning to the Qunfang Banquet.

Only to find the youth who could make him transform into a dragon and ascend.

As long as Xie Guan comes down from the Invitation to Immortals Building.

He would be something in his mouth.

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"Younger Brother Guan, let's not go back to the Xie family for a while, I'll take you to a place."

Xie Yuan smiled meaningfully.

Yu Ke frowned, especially seeing that "ill-intentioned" smile on Xie Yuan's face, his heart was even more puzzled.

Xie Yuan leaned close to him, lowering his voice: "This time I borrowed your name, and a few flower queens will also come."

"Sixth Brother will take you to open your eyes, guaranteed to let you see the world!"

Yu Ke sighed helplessly.

Ever since Xie Yuan lost his virginity, it was as if he had opened his Ren and Du meridians, he who originally disdained women, now actually had great interest in flower queens.

Xie Yuan, you've changed!

Become so strange.

Yu Ke was a bit tempted, after all, he could 【personally participate】, not knowing what interesting things would happen.

But on second thought, there were still unfinished matters at the Qunfang Banquet today, especially Sister Wu Tong who hadn't appeared until now.

If Sister Wu Tong had any accident, I fear it would seriously affect Xie Guan's life trajectory.

Weighing the pros and cons, Yu Ke shook his head, "Sixth Brother, I won't go."

You are clearly holding an orgy!

Xie Yuan was anxious upon hearing this, "That won't do, I've already agreed!"

Xie Qiyue also walked over curiously, raising her eyebrows and asking: "Xie Yuan, what bad idea are you playing again?"

"Adult matters, children go to another table."

Xie Qiyue said angrily, "Xie Yuan, are you looking for a beating?"

Just then!

Yu Ke sensed slightly, a familiar footstep seemed to be walking over intentionally.

The footsteps were light, the breathing was as if non-existent, this kind of aura... familiar.

Yu Ke turned his head to look, and saw a maid with fair skin walking toward him, bowing gracefully.

"Young Master Guan, please don't forget the agreement?"

The maid broke into the second floor somewhat abruptly, coming to Xie Guan's front.

Attracting Zhang Yunzhi, Li Shuwan, and others to be curious.

The maid's voice carried no emotion, looking at Xie Guan and saying slowly, "Master, has been waiting for a long time!"

Yu Ke's eyes narrowed.

Sima Pan was just at the Qunfang Banquet, inviting him to see the so-called Master.

In Yu Ke's sensing, Sima Pan had already lost all vitality, reduced to a living dead person, just a puppet.

This maid's aura was the same as his, both living dead.

This woman didn't mention anything.

Just a "Master," but Yu Ke knew that she and the Sima Pan just now were from the same wave.

Sima Pan just took out Sister Wu Tong's hairpin from his bosom.

I fear Sister Wu Tong fell into their hands, I don't know the situation of Sima Ting, could it be that he is also in danger, hanging by a thread?

Being able to plot to harm a military governor at the Qunfang Banquet, I don't know who is behind it?

And!

This person seems to be for himself.

A concubine-born son of the Xie family, even if he obtained the inheritance of the Sanzhen Sect, how could he attract such a big disturbance?

Xie Guan leaned over curiously, a flash of doubt in his eyes regarding this maid who suddenly popped out.

What is she looking for Younger Brother Guan for?

Yu Ke pondered slightly.

【Facing this matter, you are preparing...】

The big tripod in his mind rang, spitting out boundless rosy light, and the characters on it slowly froze.

1. Refuse this matter. (Prompt: Sister Wu Tong, Sima Ting may face danger, may be unfavorable to the future.)

2. Refuse this matter, report this matter to the Academy and people in the Daqing court. (Prompt: Sister Wu Tong, Sima Ting may encounter danger, may be unfavorable to the future.)

3. Agree to this matter. (Prompt: May be favorable to the future.)

4. End personal participation. (1/3)

Yu Ke looked at the four options above, judging from the prompts, agreeing to this matter is the best choice.

He didn't hesitate either, choosing directly.

3. Agree to this matter. (Prompt: May be favorable to the future.)

Yu Ke smiled slightly, his tone indifferent: "Then I will trouble you to lead the way, miss."

The maid nodded expressionlessly, turning and walking away.

Xie Yuan saw this, grabbed Yu Ke's sleeve anxiously, "Younger Brother Guan, what should I do if you go?"

Yu Ke patted him on the shoulder, comforting him: "I'll be back soon, don't worry."

Zhang Yunzhi on the side, although puzzled in her heart, also understood that Xie Guan was now famous, and there were not a few people who wanted to make friends with him, so this situation was normal.

Yu Ke followed the maid downstairs, and the gazes of many people on the second floor were focused on him.

Xie Renfeng saw this scene, sneered, gave a few instructions to the servant beside him, then stared at Xie Guan's back, a flash of coldness in his eyes.

And Li Shuwan was lost in thought.

Yu Ke followed the maid all the way, the two one after the other, silent.

The maid walked steadily, without looking back, just walking forward like a puppet.

Pedestrians met on the road saw Xie Guan, all showing looks of surprise, whispering and discussing endlessly.

Xie Guan was truly too famous today.

Even quite a few women greeted him on the road.

Unknowingly!

Yu Ke followed the maid, gradually moving away from the noise of the Invitation to Immortals Building, the surrounding environment becoming increasingly strange.

The four-sided stage of the Qunfang Banquet could no longer be seen, only the cold wind of the water control riverbank whistling in his ears.

The two walked slowly along the riverbank, Yu Ke didn't ask much, just followed silently.

The lamplight on both sides gradually thinned, and the surroundings fell into darkness.

They had walked out of the Qunfang Banquet for a long time.

Looking back slowly, the Invitation to Immortals Building could only be seen from the distant lamplight.

I fear they had reached the outskirts of Xixiang Building.

Yu Ke felt the chill by the river, the flowing water control shimmering in the night, mist curling, as if locking the entire river surface.

Suddenly!

He sensed that there seemed to be some huge creature in the water slowly raising its head, its aura deep and cold, staring straight at him.

A wave mark pushed in the water control, seemingly following behind him all along.

A bone-chilling cold rose from his spine, like thorns on his back.

Just then, the maid stopped.

Not far away, a carriage was parked on the board of the water control.

In the dim lamplight, the carriage was not luxurious, the horse pulling it was a jujube-red steed, appearing exceptionally quiet at this time.

The man sitting on the carriage frame.

Sturdy, nearly thirty years old, wearing black casual clothes, a simple black belt tied around his waist, with no complicated accessories on his body.

It was none other than the military governor Sima Pan!

However, at this time, Sima Pan's face was wooden, his gaze empty.

Yu Ke sensed slowly, there was still a faint heartbeat in his chest.

Fortunately, there was still vitality!

Yu Ke's eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze sweeping across the front of the carriage, discovering that another carriage was also parked there.

Yu Ke pondered slightly.

He didn't see the figures of Sister Wu Tong and the Fourth Young Lady of the Xie Fu.

The night was deep, the mist was filling the air, everything appearing exceptionally quiet.

The maid stopped slowly.

Yu Ke stood in front of the carriage, secretly pondering in his heart, who exactly was this person behind the scenes?

Yu Ke felt a hint of unease in his heart, but his expression remained calm.

The big tripod in his heart rang slowly.

Silent.

The maid said respectfully, "Reporting to Master, Xie Guan has been brought."

A voice inside the carriage answered lightly.

"Good!"

This voice was clear and indifferent, but it was impossible to tell the age, or whether it was male or female.

The woman retreated to the side, standing with her head lowered.

Yu Ke didn't speak either, just feeling the carriage curtain being lifted.

Revealing a familiar face!

Yu Ke's expression didn't change, but his heart was already shocked.

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"Then it's settled!"

Xu Jiangxian and Lianchi looked at each other, finally choosing to bet, deciding to follow the last words of the Sanzhen Sect Patriarch Lu Chen.

However, their true thoughts were that whatever the Master wanted to do, they would tear down the stage.

Whatever the Master wanted to achieve, they would deliberately not let him have his way.

As long as the Master's good deeds were ruined, that was their goal.

Now, the opportunity for ascension had arrived, and the world was changing.

The Master's fortune was strong, crowning the world, but this was not because he was lucky, but because he was the strongest person in the world to begin with.

If the ascension platform truly appeared, the Master's power alone would be enough to suppress all living beings in the world.

However, precisely because he was too strong, it became a fault.

Strong enough to make people fear, strong enough to make people unable to reach, strong enough to make everyone wary of him.

Xu Jiangxian and Lianchi understood clearly.

Unless the Master dies completely, the world will still be this world.

Since they had already made up their minds.

Xu Jiangxian asked, "Then what should we do next?"

"It's just that I don't understand, why can the Master imprison immortals? And who is that immortal?"

He looked at the First Master Xu Xian, his eyes heavy.

At this critical moment, it was also the time to explore these secrets concerning the mysteries of heaven and earth, which was precisely what they urgently needed to know.

Lianchi chanted a Buddhist name, his expression solemn, obviously also waiting for Xu Xian's answer.

Xu Xian's gaze was deep, speaking slowly: "If I say that heaven and earth are like a prison, and we are all birds in a cage, fish in a pool, would you dare to believe it?"

Lianchi heard this, put his hands together, "Buddha views a bowl of water, ten thousand eight thousand insects; one flower is one world, one leaf is one Bodhi."

These Buddhist proverbs seemed to describe the vastness and insignificance of heaven and earth, both boundless and subtle.

Xu Jiangxian wouldn't let it go, continuing to ask: "Heaven beyond heaven, is this the true meaning of ascension?"

Xu Xian shook his head lightly, saying indifferently: "Unknown."

"However, according to the ancient books of the Sanzhen Sect, there is an immortal in this world who transcends all things, overlooking the ups and downs of the world, witnessing the changes of the seas and mulberry fields."

"The immortal overlooks these eternal years."

"However, every few thousand years, they will descend to the mortal world in the form of reincarnation, wandering in the red dust."

Xu Jiangxian and Lianchi were shocked and unable to calm down upon hearing this.

Immortal descending to the world!

Lu Hua even said something earth-shattering.

"Patriarch Lu Chen once said, the immortal descending to the world is one life, and in this life, all people of this heaven and earth can ascend."

"If a mortal meets an immortal, then it is called seeing the Supreme!"

"Patriarch Lu Chen, three thousand years ago, was a person who saw the Supreme."

(End of chapter)