Chapter 1779: Chapter 1806: Scared the Child Half to Death
"I watched Young Master Li enter this ancient city and then lost all contact. My heart is worried, which is why I hesitate. But the guards won’t let me in. How did he enter, and what’s inside?"
Wang Ruoying was unwilling to give up and continued to inquire about the affairs within the Imperial City.
"Hell is inside, little girl, it’s better not to delve too deeply."
Yu Huan Shui chuckled.
"May I ask Immortal Wang, how many days until the passage to the battlefield opens?"
Li Xiaobai inquired.
"It will open tomorrow. If Young Master doesn’t come out today, he might be trapped here."
Wang Ruoying extended an invitation: "What do you three plan to do next? My family has marked several treasure sites on the Battlefield of the Heavens. Why not go together?"
"No, how could I interfere with Immortal Wang’s opportunity? I’ll just wait for the passage to open. Immortal, you should seek your opportunity quickly."
Li Xiaobai waved his hand, politely declining.
What resources could compare to the Time Law of Power? He had found his second senior sister and gained Yu Huan Shui. Leaving safely was the true path. He was no longer interested in the so-called Heaven and Earth Treasures of the Ancient Battlefield.
Wang Ruoying felt determined: "Only one day left, and just relying on myself may not accomplish anything. As Young Master is unwilling to help, I can only wait."
She had decided to follow Li Xiaobai, convinced that he had great secrets. Whether it was this Imperial City or the two mysterious cultivators appearing alongside him, they were all extraordinary. Seeing his direct aim to enter the Imperial City suggested that the mysterious prodigy’s goal was to bring these two beings out from the ancient city.
For the sake of the family’s disciples entering the Ancient Battlefield in the future, she felt it necessary to uncover these secrets. She might have the chance to enter next time.
"Immortal, do as you please."
Li Xiaobai didn’t pay much attention and led the group back the way they came.
Wang Ruoying quietly followed behind, her eyes involuntarily sizing up Ye Wushuang. In her view, this woman was too perfect; her demeanor, aura, figure, and beauty were top-notch. If such a woman appeared in the Immortal Gods Realm, she would surely have risen to fame, overshadowing countless female cultivators. Yet she had no impression of her at all.
She was certain that the talk of a servant was just superficial; there was a deeper relationship among the three.
No wonder Young Master Li wouldn’t spare her a glance upon entering the battlefield; it turns out he recognizes such an exquisite beauty.
As they walked, the atmosphere in the group began to change, and she inadvertently overheard their conversation.
Yu Huan Shui: "Little brother, isn’t it problematic that the location of the Imperial City has been exposed?"
Li Xiaobai: "What does it matter? With those two seniors guarding it, who can get in?"
Yu Huan Shui: "Better safe than sorry. If news about us spreads to the Boundary Sea and attracts powerful beings, we’d be passive. I noticed a swamp up ahead, toxic mist everywhere; losing one or two cultivators wouldn’t be unusual. Why don’t we deal with the young lady here and eliminate future troubles?"
Ye Wushuang said, "Yu Huan Shui makes sense. I don’t care much, but if my little junior brother is targeted, it would become troublesome. Take care of her discreetly; no one will notice."
Li Xiaobai: "That doesn’t seem right. Killing without enmity isn’t my style."
Yu Huan Shui: "Don’t tell me you’ve taken a fancy to her? If so, take her in, make her keep quiet, that’s a way."
Li Xiaobai was speechless: "She’s a prodigy from a major family in the Immortal Gods Realm. I came in with her. If she’s missing when we leave, we’ll surely be questioned by the Wang Family. Interrogation is inevitable, which will be even more troublesome then."
Yu Huan Shui: "True, given the situation, there’s only one way out."
Ye Wushuang: "All things considered, that’s quite useful."
Li Xiaobai: "Hmm, let’s do it."
The group passed through the swamp area, the poison mist dispersed by Ye Wushuang as it was under her control, known as the pinnacle of all poisons, she played with any toxins at will.
Not far ahead was the starting point where Li Xiaobai entered the Ancient Battlefield, and the group coincidentally stopped, turning to look at Wang Ruoying.
Wang Ruoying’s heart was in chaos. She had been blinded by anger and curiosity, forgetting the saying that "an innocuous person with a coveted treasure invites danger." Curiosity killed the cat; she had seen Li Xiaobai’s secrets and witnessed the human race’s Imperial City, which even her family’s upper echelon didn’t know about. How could the other side easily let her off?
She overheard their conversation, although unclear, she definitely heard them agree on some method to deal with her, saying it was quite effective.
Could it be they intended to kill her here to ensure she kept the secret forever?
"I didn’t mean to offend; I’ve been wandering nearby for days, I saw nothing and know nothing."
Wang Ruoying retreated, vigilant and ready to escape at any time.
"Haha, clever girl, Yu likes dealing with smart people."
"But earlier you repeatedly asked what was inside the ancient city, and on this journey, you’ve been curious about our identities, even giving up on securing your opportunity to approach us. That makes Yu uneasy."
Yu Huan Shui approached slowly, speaking kindly.
"Senior misunderstood. The junior was purely concerned about Young Master Li, meaning no offense. I can swear never to disclose today’s events that may displease the senior. I’ll leave now."
Wang Ruoying forced a smile, bowed slightly, and her figure burst forth, retreating swiftly.
"Gate of Destiny!"
Yu Huan Shui invoked, his ink brush swiftly writing characters in the void while a book page appeared on Wang Ruoying’s face, imprinting a line: "Do not disclose anything related to the human race’s Imperial City."
"That’ll do. The girl’s talent is impressive, but she’ll never reach the height of the Power of Laws in this lifetime."
"She’ll take the Imperial City secret to her grave."
Yu Huan Shui turned and followed Li Xiaobai away.
Wang Ruoying’s chest heaved as she gasped; for a moment, she thought she’d lose her head.
She checked her body but found nothing unusual from Yu Huan Shui’s actions. She felt normal, but that was the most terrifying part; she’d never know what dangerous seed was planted in her body or when it might threaten her life.
Gazing at the three figures disappearing into the distance, she hesitated briefly but ultimately chose to grit her teeth and follow.
On a barren plain, more than a dozen young men and women sat cross-legged scattered around. They had found their opportunities and were now back at the starting point, waiting for the spatial passage to open.
Li Xiaobai’s group also found a secluded corner to sit, silently waiting.
"It’s been a long time since I experienced this kind of adventure and treasure hunt. I really miss it. Sometimes, when the power is weak, you must follow rules and avoid danger, which makes the Secret Realm more enjoyable."
"I understand. Although Immortal has gained invincible power, she has lost the happiness of being a small figure. Yu doesn’t envy that at all."