Chapter 1690: Hating You

Letting out a long sigh, Chen Yu felt a bit guilty.

Yes, the words he said were intentional; if he didn't scold her until she questioned her life, she would still insist on interfering in this matter.

So, Chen Yu was saving her this time, just using a rather unscrupulous method to do so.

"I hate you, Chen Yu, I hate you..." Her crying could be heard faintly from outside, followed by the sound of a door slamming as she left.

Chen Yu shook his head helplessly; in this world, it is truly hard to be a good person, and this woman must suffer a great loss at least once.

After scolding her away, Chen Yu also intended to return, but after getting out of the car and taking just one step, his vision blurred, and a sudden, dazed illusion appeared in his consciousness.

Before him was a pitch-black world, everything around him ethereal and void, appearing both real and illusory. Chen Yu frowned slightly; he seemed to have fallen into a trap, pulled into a Domain by someone.

He slowly took a step forward, and with this light step, the world before him changed again.

He found himself in a valley, surrounded by jagged, strange rocks that looked somewhat eerie.

And among a pile of strange rocks, a figure stood prominently; he was draped in a black robe, hunched over, and leaning on a cane.

In front of him was a chessboard with black and white pieces clearly defined, and the dark colors of this world were so heavy that they made one feel a sense of dread.

Moreover, in the unseen depths, there was an eerie and terrifying feeling; everything about it made one's heart crawl.

"Hehe, you've come?" The old man slowly raised his head and looked at Chen Yu.

"Who are you?" Chen Yu stared at the old man. He knew the other party was a Dharma Cultivator, and a very powerful one at that. His entire body radiated an evil aura, and he was covered in a black robe, hiding in the dark corners, making it impossible to see his true face.

"A fated person," the old man gave a grim smile and took off the black robe covering him, and only then did Chen Yu see his face clearly.

This was a Huaxia person, and his eyes revealed a trace of evil. His body was wrapped in a black aura; he was clearly an Evil Cultivator. Because Evil Cultivators hurt countless people and seize the fortune of others for their own use, they possess such an abnormal aura.

"A fated person?" Chen Yu smiled: "We are all Dharma Cultivators, don't be mysterious; this act has no meaning to me."

"Hehe, I was just curious what kind of person Chen Yu, who has recently turned Fusang upside down, really is," the old man said with a chuckle, and he stood up: "Another game?"

"Sorry, not interested." Chen Yu glanced at the chessboard and shook his head.

He knew what the old man was planning; there was a universe within the chessboard, but Chen Yu had once destroyed a Spirit of the Board in a Vertical and Horizontal Game, so these things meant nothing to him.

"If you have something to say, just say it. Everyone is busy, and I don't have time to chatter with you here," Chen Yu said.

"Good, direct enough." The old man nodded slightly, sat down, and said leisurely: "Since we are all Dharma Cultivators, I won't beat around the bush."

"Please," Chen Yu nodded, signaling for him to speak directly.

"The girl by your side is someone I need, so I want her," the old man said: "For this, you can propose one condition, and I will try my best to satisfy it in exchange."

"You mean Xin'er? The Nine Yin Body?" Chen Yu couldn't help but look at the old man.

Yes, Xin'er possessed the Nine Yin Body.

Chen Yu had known this from the first moment he saw her, which was also why she had been chosen by Jiutun as an emissary, because the Nine Yin Body is born different.

This old man was an Evil Cultivator; the Nine Yin Body truly offered him many benefits—it could be used for a cauldron, to improve Cultivation, or to refine a ghost body—so it was normal that he had his eyes on Xin'er.

It was just that this guy still had some sense of honor, giving Chen Yu a heads-up in advance and proposing exchange conditions.

"Yes, that little girl is someone you are protecting. The Cultivation World has its own rules, so I came to remind you," the old man smiled slightly: "Lest you say I don't follow the code of honor."

"Indeed, you are quite principled," Chen Yu couldn't help but nod slightly: "Regardless of what kind of person you are, on this point alone, you are already better than most, because at least you gave a heads-up in advance."

"I know some Dharma Cultivators who view all living things as ants, commit all kinds of evil, and burn, kill, and loot under the banner of the righteous path; at least you are better than them."

"I am different from those hypocrites. If I want your Life, I will tell you directly; on this point, I consider myself better than them," the old man smiled slightly: "Whatever you want, just say it."

"I promised that girl I would protect her well," Chen Yu said: "So I cannot agree to your request. I have no interest in knowing what you want to do with someone who has the Nine Yin Body, but you will have to find someone else."

"Friend, don't be so quick to refuse. We are both Dharma Cultivators; there is no need to make things so tense." The old man raised his head and looked straight into Chen Yu's eyes: "I think no one wants to cause trouble for themselves by provoking an exceptionally powerful opponent, right?"

"You are right; no one wants to cause trouble," Chen Yu nodded, showing his agreement: "But I am not the type to fear trouble. If you insist on targeting this girl, then I cannot agree."

"If you don't agree, and I insist on taking her away, what will you do?" The old man laughed.

"Then some unpleasant things might happen between us," Chen Yu said seriously: "And these unpleasantries will very likely cause you some trouble."

"Hahaha..." The old man laughed loudly. He shook his arms, and the black robe on his body flew off on its own, revealing a Daoist robe underneath.

"This poor Daoist goes by the name 'Chixiao'. Young man, your tone just now was very arrogant." Chixiao stared coldly at Chen Yu.

"So it was you." Chen Yu nodded slightly and smiled: "You are the Daoist mentioned by Huang Hong and his son, the one who has been researching the art of immortality?"

"That's right, it is I. Huang Hong and his son have received my favors, and they can provide me with some conveniences, so I practice here in peace. These mortals—show them a trick or give them a small benefit, and they will worship you as a god," Chixiao chuckled.

"You entrusted them to find someone with the Nine Yin Body? And then they found Xin'er?" Chen Yu seemed to understand something.

"That's right. You are very smart, and since you are a smart person, you should do smart things," Chixiao nodded.