HCB #276 - This world needs my protection
#276 - This world needs my protection
Dongfang Changli was a bit confused, unable to understand.
“Your plan doesn't seem to be working,” a cold voice came.
Dongfang Changli, carrying the heavy sword, was silent for a long time before saying, “Is he wary of me? There really is no trust between people.
But he completely passed the message out.
How are we supposed to be one step ahead of others like this?”
Dongfang Changli didn't understand, and after thinking for a moment, he said:
“Then let's also take a gamble. Also, send another message saying we want the Nirvana Dao Scripture.”
“Want the Nirvana Dao Scripture? Not the Fire Phoenix Spirit Egg?” the cold voice asked.
“Is it possible that we can't afford it?” Dongfang Changli asked.
“You can afford the Nirvana Dao Scripture?” the cold voice came.
Dongfang Changli smiled like a flower and said, “Isn't that because I have you? You are the Eight Tone Divine Lord, do you have the Eight Tone Dao Scripture?”
Hearing this, the Eight Tone Divine Lord chuckled, “You want to see both the Eight Tone Dao Scripture and the Nirvana Dao Scripture without lifting a finger?”
Dongfang Changli chuckled, “It's free, don't you like it? You only don't like it because the one getting it for free isn't you.”
Eight Tone Divine Lord:
Finally, she asked, “How are you sure the Blood Demon Divine Lord can get it?”
“Not sure, just casting a wide net,” Dongfang Changli said:
“Stop dawdling. You need to understand one thing, only when you recover will you be qualified to haggle over the Dao Scripture.
If you keep hesitating, by the time the Palace Master appears, you might still be trying to bargain.
In the early stages, you need to learn to give up some benefits.
All for the sake of being one step ahead.
What use is your Eight Tone Dao Scripture to the Blood Demon Divine Lord?
They might not even want to exchange it, and you'd have to prepare other things.
You really are old, your thinking can't keep up.”
“Aren't you also several hundred years old?” the Eight Tone Divine Lord asked.
“No,” Dongfang Changli said seriously:
“I'm only a few dozen years old. Dongfang Lingyun is the one who's several hundred years old.
I'm just too young, that's why I'm so poor.”
“I haven't seen you spend spirit stones, how did you become poor?” the Eight Tone Divine Lord asked.
Dongfang Changli shook his head and sighed, “You don't understand, this world needs my protection.”
Eight Tone Divine Lord: “? ? ?”
Gu An was also quite moved after receiving the news.
He specifically asked Pang Wen, who was out on a mission.
Recently, the various sects have eased up, and business has begun.
The first and second teams in the backyard naturally need to participate.
It seems that only two people are left in the first team, and they are also expanding.
The second team also has places for expansion, but Gu An is not in a hurry.
If they can handle it, there's no need to rush to expand.
Newcomers need to be integrated, which is quite troublesome.
Especially since it involves the First Institute.
It's not too late to expand with new people after these people are capable.
And Pang Wen went to the Blood Refining Sect on a mission two days ago.
So the news is quite well-informed.
He said that such rumors are everywhere outside.
He also asked Gu An if he wanted to participate, saying that if he got a chance, he would soar into the sky.
Gu An thought for a moment, and finally nodded.
Which surprised Pang Wen.
Senior Brother doesn't seem to like joining in the fun, why did he agree?
He just said it casually.
Afterwards, Gu An led him to the prison of the First Institute.
“Dean.” Yang Qi respectfully saluted when he saw Gu An.
Gu An looked over when he heard this title.
“My fellow villager said that now that Senior Brother is the dean, calling Senior Brother is not as good as calling Dean.” Yang Qi was honest.
Gu An was silent for a moment and said, “Change it back.”
“Okay.” Yang Qi immediately agreed.
Pang Wen wanted to laugh a little behind him.
In fact, Yang Qi had mentioned the title of dean to them.
They felt it was a bit strange, but not inappropriate.
But they don't call him that.
Because they have always called him team leader.
Afterwards, Gu An came to the prison.
It was meal time, and Yu Tu and Zeng Lan were delivering food.
Seeing Gu An, they immediately saluted: “Dea… Senior Brother.”
They saw Yang Qi's gesture, and this title didn't seem to pass.
Gu An nodded and said, “Wait a moment to give it to them.”
The two neatly put away the food and retreated.
Looking at the prison that had just been expanded to twenty people, Gu An focused his gaze on Zhang San:
“Senior seems to be leaving soon?”
“According to the agreement you gave, there are probably two months left. I have taught everything. The rest they can comprehend on their own,” Zhang San said seriously.
“Okay, then I won't look for Senior for this mission,” Gu An nodded slightly.
He didn't deliberately try to stall the other party.
When the time comes and they can leave, he will naturally let them go.
Although there is more value in staying, there is no need.
Why make an enemy of him.
Zhang San was slightly puzzled, but did not speak.
Afterwards, Gu An focused his gaze on Chen Changfeng.
“I have done everything, and it's you who won't let me go out to preach and explain the Dharma. I'm actually very good at that,” the other party said seriously, “Anyway, I won't go out. I am valuable.
You can let me do whatever you want.”
Gu An looked at the other party and said, “I heard a rumor.”
Afterwards, Gu An had Pang Wen repeat it again.
For a moment, everyone in the prison was extremely surprised.
Their minds became active.
What does the other party mean?
Chen Changfeng was also like this: “Are you saying, let me go?”
“No, let a Golden Core, a Nascent Soul, and a Void Return go, one from each realm,” Gu An looked at the people in front of him, “And I plan to let you go for the Golden Core, are you willing?
If you get the Nirvana Dao Scripture, you need to give it to me. If you get the Fire Phoenix Spirit Egg, you also need to give it to me.
The rest is yours.
How about it?”
Chen Changfeng frowned and said, “Then if you let me out, wouldn't I be able to go myself?”
Gu An paused and said, “That's also true.”
“Then what do I get?” Chen Changfeng asked.
“Come back when you have time, and I will explain the correct method of cultivation for you,” Gu An replied.
Chen Changfeng felt it wasn't enough.
“Forget it, let him go,” Gu An said casually, “It's useless to keep him.”
Hearing this, Chen Changfeng immediately said, “No, I'll go.”
Gu An was silent.
He didn't actually expect the other party to go, and also really wanted to let him go.
This is a genius. The cultivation methods that are difficult for others to establish a foundation with, he will soon break through to the Nascent Soul realm. There is no need to keep him here.
It's better to let him shine outside.
He didn't want to be enemies with him either.
“Release him,” Gu An said to Pang Wen.
Afterwards, the person was released.
Chen Changfeng said, “Is there no charter?”
Gu An looked at the seal left by the Law Enforcement Hall, and then helped him unlock it.
In an instant.
The other party's perfect Golden Core cultivation was revealed.
Which made Chen Changfeng a little worried: “Won't I be unable to return once I leave the Azure Wood Sect?”
Gu An:
The others also felt strange listening to this.
Shouldn't you be worried about whether there are other secret methods?
“Not necessarily, just have someone report when the time comes,” Gu An shook his head and said, “Junior Brother Yang, find someone to take him out.”
“Are you really not deliberately tricking me out?” Chen Changfeng asked seriously.
Gu An shook his head: “No.”
“Then what is the time limit for returning?” Chen Changfeng asked.
“Half a year,” Gu An replied casually.
Only then did he send the other party away.
Gu An breathed a sigh of relief, and then said to Pang Wen: “If he doesn't come back after half a year, cross his name off. If someone comes looking for him, pretend you don't know.”
Pang Wen was a little confused listening to this.
He had never seen anything like this before.
One wanted to let someone go, and the other didn't want to leave.
Afterwards, Gu An looked at everyone inside and said: “You can go out for half a year. If you think you can escape the control of the First Institute within half a year, then you don't have to come back.
Who wants to go?”
“What happens if the mission fails?” Leng Qingtao, who had been silent, asked.
“Hand over one hundred spirit stones,” Gu An replied.
“Returning to the Void realm… I'll go,” Leng Qingtao said, paused, and then asked:
“If I get something and don't come back?”
“If you can escape, that's your skill, Senior,” Gu An said calmly.
The other party was also silent, then looked at Gu An and said, “Untie it.”
After that, Leng Qingtao was also sent away.
“The last spot, it's you,” Gu An looked at Qiao He: “If you succeed and hand over the item, you can leave directly. If you fail, hand over five thousand spirit stones, and you can also leave.”
Qiao He was stunned, then overjoyed: “I'll go.”
In the eyes of many people, Gu An was somewhat foolish.
These people, once they go out, are completely out of control.
Especially since there is no punishment.
Wouldn't it be better to hide what you get?
Gu An didn't care; he was just there to complete the task.
Sending people was enough, success or failure didn't matter.
Originally, Chen Changfeng alone would have been enough.
But to avoid suspicion, he sent one from each realm.
This way, even if something was really obtained and ended up in his own hands,
it wouldn't arouse suspicion.
After all, he looked like he was just relying on luck.
The probability of the other party getting it and escaping was actually higher.
From their perspective, it seemed like no one would really bring the item back.
They weren't stupid.
How many means did he have to restrain them?
So, from the beginning, he was prepared for the mission to fail.
That woman must have already arranged for people to compete for it.
One less of him wouldn't make much difference.
Afterward, Gu An left the First Courtyard and came to Qingmu City.
Because of that news, Qingmu City had also become lively, with talismans, elixirs, and magical treasures all rising in price.
It seemed that many people were going out to try their luck.
When an opportunity arises, even if you're just muddling through, you might reap huge rewards.
Gu An came to the talisman shop and saw the owner selling talismans.
The prices were generally much higher.
Gu An came and started helping with the sales.
Almost every talisman was two spirit stones more expensive.
Because the stock was dwindling.
Some people even wanted to buy on credit, but no one was willing.
Because this time, the battle for opportunity would be deadly.
Many people who just went to join the fun might end up staying there.
Selling on credit was equivalent to giving it away for free.
After the people left, Qin Shufu asked if Gu An was also going to look for opportunities.
Gu An shook his head, indicating that he had no such intention.
Afterward, the other party gave him a list.
It was from the Ouyang family.
Subsequently, Gu An saw a name called Xiao Ning appear in Gu An's eyes.
With that, Gu An retracted his gaze.
It stated the other party's age and cultivation level.
Less than a hundred years old, Foundation Establishment cultivation.
That was not bad.
Gu An put away the list and didn't rush to do anything.
Late May.
Gu An still chopped wood at night and stayed in Qingmu City during the day.
Almost all the affairs of the First Courtyard and the Second Team were handed over to Pang Wen and the others.
Now that more people were being sent to give lectures, the income had naturally increased.
In addition, some people came because of their reputation, which also earned the First Courtyard a lot of spirit stones.
In just over half a month, two thousand spirit stones had been deposited.
If it continued like this, it would be about three thousand spirit stones a month.
He would take fifteen hundred, and the rest would be used for their cultivation.
It was barely enough, but it was still far from enough to advance quickly.
Recently, the sect's battles had finally stopped, and everyone was preparing for the Fire Phoenix Tomb.
Currently, everyone was heading there.
Qingmu City had become much deserted.
Many people had left Cangmu Sect.
Everyone had some ideas about this.
Gu An thought that he wouldn't be busy for a short time.
But Senior Sister Qing came looking for him, bringing a middle-aged man.
He probably wasn't from their sect.
“This is?” Gu An performed the greeting ceremony, slightly curious.
“This is a prisoner captured by Senior Brothers and Sisters,” Senior Sister Qing looked at Gu An and said:
“This time, we mainly came to ask for Junior Brother's help.”
Bringing a prisoner of war was naturally for imprisonment.
Or rather, for interrogation?
Gu An was silent for a moment; he didn't seem to be good at interrogation.
“You want to ask something?” Gu An still spoke.
The other party nodded and said: “Yes, we heard that Junior Brother often has people write down spells here, and we would also like to ask Junior Brother to have him write down the spells.
As a reward, we can pay three thousand spirit stones, one Foundation Establishment Pill, one Tianyuan Pill, one Yuanling Pill, and one Tianyang Pill.”
Hearing this, Gu An was slightly surprised.
These pills were all used to break through bottlenecks.
Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Yuanshen, Returning to the Void.
Plus three thousand spirit stones.
A generous offer.
Gu An was indeed tempted, but…
He slightly shook his head and said: “We are not good at it, I'm afraid it will be difficult to complete.”
Senior Sister Qing thought for a moment and said: “It doesn't matter, we have a lot of time. If three years later, Junior Brother still hasn't been able to ask, we can take the person away.
In addition, Junior Brother only needs to return the spirit stones that were paid.
Everything else obtained from this person belongs to Junior Brother.
But there is one request.
That is, it is best not to show the spells we specify to others. Junior Brother can naturally look at them if you need to distinguish the authenticity,
but it is best to get the real ones.”
Gu An listened to these conditions and finally agreed.
These were not harmful to him in any way. It was okay to really return the three thousand spirit stones.
It was like borrowing three years without interest.
If he didn't complete it, it would indeed be bad to accept it.
The pills were even more valuable.
The other party didn't have any intention of taking them back either.
The sincerity was enough.
It was a matter of convenience, and he really couldn't refuse.
“Okay,” Gu An nodded, then asked for the middle-aged man's information and the spells he needed.
Chunyu, a disciple of Gu Yue Lou, Returning to the Void Perfection, possesses the secret technique of Gu Yue Lou, which is rare to see in ten thousand years, 'A Month Illuminates the Past and Present'.
Returning to the Void Perfection?
Gu An was slightly surprised in his heart; Returning to the Void Perfection was captured?
Who made the move?
Before taking the person away, Gu An curiously asked if they had the intention of accepting the Qingmu City family.
The other party asked for the family name.
Gu An gave the name.
The other party said they would have to go back and ask.
Afterward, Gu An bid farewell to the other party and took the prisoner to the First Courtyard.
When they arrived at the door, the other party was slightly surprised: “This place is indeed not ordinary.”
Gu An nodded slightly: “Senior will be living here from now on.”
Chunyu looked at Gu An and said: “What do you plan to use to force me?”
The latter shook his head: “Senior, please settle down first. I don't plan to use torture. You can tell me whenever Senior figures it out.
I just hope Senior won't make things difficult for the people who stay here.”
Chunyu was somewhat surprised: “Aren't you curious about what kind of spell 'A Month Illuminates the Past and Present' is? This is a great divine power.
My sect doesn't even know I know it. I didn't expect people from your sect to know.”
A great divine power? Gu An didn't have any greed, but instead said: “Then Senior can consider whether or not to write it down. Senior can leave after writing it down.”
Senior Sister Qing had promised that as long as the other party handed over this spell, Gu An would be in charge of how to deal with it.