215: I don't want to hurt innocent people.

As soon as Lin Ruiyang sat down, a group of maidservants emerged from behind the curtains, holding trays, continuously placing various exquisite foods onto the round table in the center of the private room.

"Did I arrive too early?"

Looking at the busy maidservants, Lin Ruiyang noticed that the food had just been placed and there was still quite a lot more to come.

"I apologize for keeping Gongzi waiting. Please forgive any oversight!"

Just then, a voice that made one's body feel numb came from behind the curtains.

The next moment, a graceful figure, with light steps, walked in from outside the door.

Her face was covered by a light veil, only leaving a pair of eyes visible, but even so, it was enough to make people feel utterly captivated.

Approaching Lin Ruiyang, Ye Zhiqiu slowly lifted the light veil, revealing her exquisite features.

Delicate features, skin as white as snow, paired with smooth dark hair, wearing a purple dress, her demeanor was dignified and elegant, as if dimming all the beauty in the world.

Perhaps lost in admiration and somewhat intoxicated, Lin Ruiyang didn't notice that his cheeks were hot and starting to turn red.

Honestly, which of his Dao Companions wasn't a beauty capable of overthrowing cities? But Ye Zhiqiu possessed a different kind of beauty.

"Young Master Lin, what's wrong?"

Just then, Ye Zhiqiu's ethereal voice sounded by Lin Ruiyang's ear again, instantly pulling him back to reality.

Seeing Lin Ruiyang standing there like a block of wood, Ye Zhiqiu thought he might be feeling unwell, so she spoke up to ask.

"Uh... nothing... nothing, I was just so struck by how beautiful Miss Ye is, I lost my composure!"

Lin Ruiyang rubbed his forehead, feeling incredibly awkward, and said with a wry smile.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Ruiyang felt a little regretful, fearing that she might view him as a spoiled Young Master.

"Uh... that, Miss Ye, you previously said that the champion would receive a Po Zun Pill, does that still hold true?"

Lin Ruiyang gave an awkward smile. To alleviate the embarrassment, he immediately changed the subject, which was also one of the purposes of his attendance.

Winning first place would not only earn him a personal reception from Ye Zhiqiu but also a Po Zun Pill, which had been decided beforehand.

"That is naturally true! However, doesn't Young Master Lin want to know about his future destiny?"

Ye Zhiqiu was exceptionally intelligent and skilled at grasping people's hearts. In her opinion, no one didn't want to know the future.

After all, being able to glimpse the future trajectory ahead of time offered a certain probability of turning misfortune into fortune, which was a great Opportunity.

And all of this, Ye Zhiqiu could help him achieve today, even assisting him in defying fate and changing his destiny.

However, Ye Zhiqiu's answer made Lin Ruiyang feel somewhat displeased. Divining and predicting the trajectory of destiny held no meaning for him.

He wasn't originally from this world, belonging to the "foreign race from beyond the heavens." He believed it was better to hold destiny in his own hands.

At this moment, he just wanted to get the Po Zun Pill as soon as possible and return to the inn to continue cultivating. He still had a piece of ancient spiritual marrow in his hand, which was enough for him to break through to the Late Stage of the Dongxu Realm.

Lin Ruiyang furrowed his brows and immediately stood up, meeting Ye Zhiqiu's gaze.

They looked at each other for a full ten breaths. From Ye Zhiqiu's eyes, Lin Ruiyang saw no hint of maliciousness, which allowed him to slightly relax.

"Young Master Lin, please!"

Ye Zhiqiu smiled slightly, raising her right hand to indicate for Lin Ruiyang to sit down, while she sat down opposite him.

Lin Ruiyang pondered for a moment. Since he was already here, wouldn't it be a wasted trip if he didn't get the Po Zun Pill? He could only return to his seat.

He had no connection with Tianji Pavilion and had no intention of trying to curry favor with them, but the Po Zun Pill was his rightful reward, and it wouldn't be easy for them to renege on it.

After they clinked glasses a few times, a maidservant entered from outside the door and placed a golden compass in front of Ye Zhiqiu.

The moment he saw the compass, Lin Ruiyang's pupils constricted. He saw that upon it, endless Dao insights were swirling. Compared to the jade pendant he obtained in Dongyue Lake, the richness was immeasurable.

If he could seize it and absorb all of it, he might be able to glimpse a trace of the profound mysteries of the Laws of heaven and earth.

"Young Master Lin, I need a drop of your essence blood!"

Just then, Ye Zhiqiu formed a hand seal and injected a wisp of true energy into the compass, causing ripples in the air.

"What a treasure!"

Looking at the compass emitting a seven-colored light, a glint flashed in Lin Ruiyang's eyes, and he sighed inwardly.

However, although he saw the extraordinary nature of the compass, he had no intention of killing someone to steal their treasure.

"No need, I don't want to harm innocent people!"

Lin Ruiyang waved his hand, thought for a while, and then continued, "I don't need to know the trajectory of my destiny. If you feel bad about it, just give me the Po Zun Pill as soon as possible!"

If his fate was fixed, then his character, after the Holy Land grand competition, should have died at Ye Chen's hands. How could he still be here participating in some Dao discussion conference?

"What? Young Master Lin doesn't want to know his future destiny?"

Hearing Lin Ruiyang's words, a look of surprise appeared on Ye Zhiqiu's beautiful face. Knowing the trajectory of destiny in order to seize the initiative was something countless people dreamed of.

Moreover, the meaning of Lin Ruiyang's words was that he just wanted to get the Po Zun Pill as soon as possible, which made Ye Zhiqiu feel very uncomfortable.

In the Middle Domain, countless young talents would not hesitate to squander their family fortunes just to meet her once.

And now, Lin Ruiyang, who had received her personal reception, was thinking of leaving as soon as possible. Could it be that this guy was blind?

"I don't want to know! You and I have no grudges, and I don't want to harm you either!"

Lin Ruiyang shook his head, drained the spiritual wine in his hand, and then got up to leave.

The other party was simply stalling for time. Since she didn't want to hand over the Po Zun Pill, there was no need for Lin Ruiyang to stay any longer.

However, his debts were not so easy to renege on. When the time came, he would collect it in another way, for example, the giant egg deep in Dongyue Lake.

"Gongzi, wait!"

Seeing Lin Ruiyang leave, Ye Zhiqiu immediately became anxious. Her delicate brows furrowed, and she quickly called out.

"Something else?"

Lin Ruiyang paused, turned his head, and glanced at Ye Zhiqiu indifferently, a look of disappointment appearing on his face.

Ye Zhiqiu was secretly startled. She never doubted her appearance. Looking across the Xuanhuang World, she was definitely a top-tier beauty.

But Lin Ruiyang, facing her, could actually show an impatient expression, completely unlike what a grown man should be like.

"Since Gongzi is unwilling to glimpse his fate, my Tianji Pavilion will not force it! This is a Po Zun Pill, please accept it, Gongzi!"

"This is a spot in the Chaos Secret Realm controlled by the Foreknowledge Sect. Consider it compensation for not being able to divine Gongzi's future!"

Ye Zhiqiu put down the wine glass in her hand, her eyes filled with apology. Then, from her spatial artifact, she took out a small porcelain bottle and an iron token, placing them on the table closest to Lin Ruiyang.

"Chaos Secret Realm?"

Lin Ruiyang's eyes lit up. He had heard of this Chaos Secret Realm before. It was a Secret Realm controlled by the Foreknowledge Sect's Southern Heaven Branch. If one could break through to the Saint Realm within it, even without the Chaos Divine Tablet, they could still condense a Chaos Domain.

However, calculating the time, it seemed that the opening of the Secret Realm was still a long way off. He didn't expect that the spots would be decided so quickly.