pertwk Chapter 2418 The Only Way Out
Chapter 2418 The Only Way Out
Chapter 2418 The Only Way Out
Ling Jinbao feigned profundity: "Ever since entering Jade Capital City, I've often pondered a question: Can secret realms be transferred? You've explored so many secret realms, do you have the answer?"
"Transfer?" Bao Chihai was quite surprised. "This... I've never thought of that before. Why are you asking?"
This Elder Ling doesn't seem to be a famous figure, nor is he an immortal in terms of cultivation, but he is very sharp-minded.
"Isn't the process of secret realms devouring each other equivalent to a passive change of ownership and inheritance?" Ling Jinbao said. "What if we were to take the initiative?"
Bao Chihai was both amused and exasperated: "According to your reasoning, it seems possible. But the guardian spirits of ruins are often obsessive, and I think it would be very difficult to get them to voluntarily transfer their rights."
"So, if you want to take over a secret realm, what are the steps involved?"
Bao Chihai couldn't help but laugh out loud: "I don't know the answer either. I have no experience. You should ask Mother Earth."
"Alright, now it's my turn to ask you, which sects do your companions come from?"
"Yushan." Both Mingyao and Mingke, these two immortals, came from Yushan. "It's said to have been quite famous in ancient times. Have you heard of it?"
Bao Chihai pondered for a while: "I think I've heard about it."
Ling Jinbao pressed further: "If the Earth Mother's stone heart or spirit is not within the Wind and Dew Golden Lotus, where do you think it is hidden in Duzhi Mountain?"
Bao Chihai replied without much hesitation, "Perhaps, where it was originally meant to be?"
"You mean?"
“Isn’t there a Mother Earth’s nest in that secret realm?” Bao Chihai said. “If I were your companion, I might go and take a look.”
“That makes sense.” Ling Jinbao nodded repeatedly. “That makes sense.”
Did that Cang Yan man recognize whether the guy in front of him was Shangguan Biao or not?
If so, his own life would be in danger!
After listening for a while, Dong Rui said to him, "I can't say for sure. Be careful and don't anger him."
"Damn it!" Ling Jinbao cursed under his breath. "Does General Hu Yi know how much trouble you've caused?"
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The secret realm of Duzhi Mountain.
Shangguan Biao was imprisoned in the cellar of Duzhishan, and was guarded by several disciples of Changfeng Valley.
This cellar was originally used to store herbs, because some medicinal herbs can escape and run away, so the cellar has many anti-escape features. Later, it was also used as a temporary detention center.
Soon, someone entered the cellar and said to Shangguan Biao:
"Are you looking for me?"
"Senior Brother Xu, I'm innocent!" After being imprisoned, Shangguan Biao realized the situation and knew that this was his only lifeline. "I'm about to be transferred from Duzhi Mountain, there's no need for me to do something as stupid as smuggling spirit herbs!"
Senior Brother Xu stopped five steps away from him, where a red line had been drawn on the ground.
The shackles on Shangguan Biao's hands and feet were imbued with supernatural power, preventing him from stepping outside the lines.
This mere line is like an insurmountable chasm.
"The problem is, you were caught red-handed by Elder Wu."
Brother Xu never mentioned whether he believed or not, because belief or not was unimportant.
"Someone set me up!" Shangguan Biao gritted his teeth. "Most likely, their scheme was exposed, and they're using me as a scapegoat!"
Senior Brother Xu did not judge whether he was guilty or not, but said: "You go about your business alone in Duzhishan, just focusing on your work and not getting involved in other people's affairs. While this may have made you single-minded, others also think that you are weak and have no backing."
These insignificant characters with no one to back them up are perfect for being used as cannon fodder.
Senior Brother Xu's hint was quite obvious. Shangguan Biao stared straight at him: "Senior Brother Xu can surely break such a crude framing method! As long as Senior Brother Xu proves my innocence, Shangguan's life—belongs to Uncle Li!"
"Hey, why bring up Uncle Li?" Senior Brother Xu waved his hand. "If I were to try to overturn your case and find clues, I'd probably offend someone."
Offend those who deliberately framed Shangguan Biao.
Shangguan Biao said in a deep voice, "Those people think I have no backing. It's time to teach them a lesson and also to weed out a few more parasites from within the sect to set things right!"
Senior Brother Xu raised an eyebrow: "You're absolutely right. Your heart is good, and it's no wonder we all wanted to promote you."
The intention is good, but what good is a good intention alone?
Shangguan Biao understood, looked around, and hesitated before speaking.
“Just say it,” Senior Brother Xu said with a smile. “They didn’t hear anything.”
The Changfeng Valley disciples around them all stood like wooden statues, not even turning their heads.
"The Earth Mother's spirit has been injured for a long time and has not yet recovered." Shangguan Biao said, word by word, "I have a way to completely heal it."
"Oh?" This answer was far beyond Senior Brother Xu's expectations. The Earth Mother is the guardian spirit beast of our sect, and her importance is self-evident. If we can completely heal her, it will be a great achievement!
"Just you?"
Even the most powerful beings in Changfeng Valley couldn't accomplish this, so how dare this lowly servant of Duzhishan make such a boast?
Shangguan Biao replied neither servilely nor arrogantly: "Everyone has their own area of expertise."
"Is this your attitude when you need something from someone?" Senior Brother Xu gave him another nudge. "Haven't you learned your lesson from the past?"
This kid has ended up in this state, and it's probably all because of his temper.
Now that things had come to this, Shangguan Biao could only lower his head and swallow his anger: "Yes, Senior Brother Xu is right. My bad temper has caused me so much trouble, I will definitely correct it in the future!"
Senior Brother Xu hummed in agreement: "Do you have any ideas?"
Once you lower your head, putting on a smile isn't so hard. Shangguan Biao forced a smile, which looked worse than crying, but at least it was a big step forward from before.
"Well, I'll need Senior Brother Xu's help to get me out of this predicament first, and then—"
His family had no prior experience, so when they asked Li Yun for a favor, they paid him in full upfront, but Li Yun wasn't really committed to doing it. Therefore, the credibility of Li Yun and Xu Shidao, this master and apprentice pair, was questionable.
Shangguan Biao didn't want to make the same mistake twice.
He can't afford to pay any more money.
Senior Brother Xu was taken aback, then said with a playful tone, "Junior Brother Shangguan, I never taught you how to get something for nothing."
“What you’re saying, Senior Brother,” Shangguan Biao said in a low voice, “I’m right here in the sect, where can I possibly run to? If I don’t handle the matter of healing the Earth Mother properly, when can’t you deal with me?”
That's the logic. If this kid dares to mess with them, it's just a matter of who dies first and who dies later. Senior Brother Xu pondered:
"To be honest, how confident are you?"
"At least 75%!" Shangguan Biao gritted his teeth. "If... if it happens within two months."
"Seventy-five percent, that's a very high probability." Senior Brother Xu glanced at him, and although he still had doubts, he knew that this was not a decision he could make.
"I'll be right back." Before leaving, he added a harsh remark, "If you can't get it done..."
"I'll just smash my head against a brick wall and give up my life!"
Shangguan Biao spoke those words with unwavering conviction. Seeing his resolve, Senior Brother Xu turned and left.
(End of this chapter)