62: Chapter 62 Blood Mosquito's Gaze into the Secret! The Madness of a Morbid Nemesis!

An hour later, Duan Gujin left the Cold Abyss.

Returning to the quiet room, he felt quite satisfied as he recalled the way Yun Shuyao had depended on him.

But Chen Jiao's malicious and distorted face immediately resurfaced clearly before his eyes.

Earlier, when he had first laid eyes on Chen Jiao, a cold notification sound had suddenly rung out in his mind:

[Ding! Hostile Child of Luck target detected!]

[Target: Chen Jiao.]

[Luck Nature: Distorted Obsession · Predatory Type.]

[Identity Determination: Arch-rival of Luck (Elementary).]

[Tip: The target's Luck naturally repels the host's; his growth will plunder and weaken the host's Luck. Removal is suggested.]

At that time, he was busy comforting Yun Shuyao and could only take note of the information regarding this Arch-rival of Luck.

But Chen Jiao's undisguised malice was too glaring; he would never let him off.

Before leading Yun Shuyao into the depths of the Hanyuan Palace, he flicked his finger, and a wisp of his heart's blood quietly flew out, instantly transforming into a dark red blood mosquitoes the size of a grain of rice.

"Death-seeking thing," Duan Gujin's eyes were cold.

He knew the blood mosquitoes had already locked onto its target.

Sure enough, the blood mosquitoes's vision was transmitted back.

Chen Jiao had fled to a remote ice cave.

The blood mosquitoes lurked in the shadows of the cave, transmitting the scene to Duan Gujin.

In the depths of the ice cave, Chen Jiao knelt on the ground, his body shaking uncontrollably.

He was clutching a piece of a woman's undergarment tightly.

Duan Gujin recognized it; it was Yun Shuyao's clothing.

Chen Jiao held the undergarment tightly in his arms and buried his face in it, letting out suppressed and frantic whimpers.

"Revered Master... my Revered Master..." His voice was hoarse. "How is he worthy?! How is he worthy of holding you and making you show that kind of expression?!"

His eyes were bloodshot, filled with madness.

He pressed the clothes hard against his face, inhaling greedily, almost to the point of suffocation!

"Hah... Revered Master's scent..."

"The places that man touched, I will cover them up! Cover them all up! You are mine! You can only have my scent!"

Watching this distorted scene through the blood mosquitoes, Duan Gujin felt a wave of nausea and cold killing intent, which confirmed the System's judgment.

With a thought, he immediately performed a Spatial Secret Technique and arrived at the cave where Chen Jiao was hiding.

He wished he could kill the other party immediately.

Simply because the current Chen Jiao truly disgusted him.

Just as he was preparing to strike Chen Jiao——

The System notification suddenly rang out:

[Ding! Detected that the Arch-rival of Luck, Chen Jiao, is about to trigger a unique and critical Luck node!]

[Luck Type: Ancient demonic artifact · wind and moon divine mirror (Future Acquisition).]

[Outbreak Source: It is predicted that Chen Jiao will encounter and successfully obtain an ancient lost demonic artifact, the 'wind and moon divine mirror', in the 'Xuanyin Ancient Ruins' Secret Realm that will open in the near future.]

[demonic artifact Effect: This divine mirror contains a strange Law of lust. The holder can, through specific methods, plant 'passion thread' in the target's (such as Yun Shuyao's) mind, forcibly enhancing the target's lust, dependence, and favorability toward the holder, twisting their emotions!]

[Warning: If he successfully obtains this demonic artifact, Chen Jiao will gain a powerful means of manipulating Yun Shuyao's emotions, and his threat level and potential to plunder the host's Luck will increase significantly!]

[Emergency Suggestion: Be sure to prevent him from completing the demonic artifact's Revered Master-recognition! Best strategy: Forcibly plunder it when he obtains the divine mirror and before his Origin is stable! The host can attempt to refine this demonic artifact to Revered Master the 'Love Thread Sculpting' ability! This is an excellent opportunity to seize his core Luck!]

Tsk tsk!

Yet another reason why Chen Jiao must be eliminated—he absolutely could not be allowed to obtain that demonic artifact capable of manipulating Yun Shuyao's emotions!

At this moment, Chen Jiao was pathologically rubbing Yun Shuyao's clothing.

"Arch-rival of Luck... plundering... and that future 'wind and moon divine mirror'..." Duan Gujin's eyes flickered with a sharp light.

This meant Chen Jiao's threat potential was immense; once he obtained the demonic artifact, he would be even harder to deal with.

Duan Gujin gave a death order to the blood mosquitoes.

"Keep a close eye on him!"

"Monitor his movements with focus!"

"Especially any clues regarding the 'Xuanyin Ancient Ruins' Secret Realm!"

"Once you discover him entering the Secret Realm or suspect he has come into contact with the demonic artifact, warn me immediately!"

"Record all of his actions!"

"I'd like to see how you get that demonic artifact, and more importantly, see when it falls into my hands!"

The blood mosquitoes vibrated in the shadows, indicating it had received the order.

It would strictly monitor Chen Jiao's every move, especially signs of exploring the Secret Realm.

The next day.

Duan Gujin arrived at Yun Shuyao's residence.

Her complexion looked much better, and she was very happy to see him.

"You've come," she said with a smile as she poured him a cup of Spiritual Tea.

Duan Gujin sat down, put his arm around her shoulder, and after a few casual remarks, he asked as if suddenly remembering, "Yaoyao, I heard a Secret Realm called the 'Xuanyin Ancient Ruins' is about to open? It sounds quite interesting."

Yun Shuyao leaned against him. "You're well-informed. The Xuanyin Ancient Ruins are indeed opening soon."

"However," she emphasized, "this is a trial ground specifically for Golden Core Stage Disciples. The entrance has a Restriction that only allows the Golden Core Realm to enter! If those at the Nascent Soul stage or above force their way in, it will trigger spatial turbulence, which is extremely dangerous."

"Only allows the Golden Core Realm..." Duan Gujin's eyes lit up, but his face showed interest as his arm tightened, using a slightly coquettish tone.

"It sounds quite interesting. Yaoyao, I also want to go in and see for myself."

Yun Shuyao immediately objected. "No! This Secret Realm is very unstable! There are spatial cracks everywhere, the Law is chaotic, and it's full of dangers. Even Golden Core Disciples face a narrow escape. The Sect prepares for the loss of Disciples every time it opens. Your status is noble, why take such a risk?"

Duan Gujin insisted, "It's precisely because it's dangerous that I want to see it even more. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing and won't gamble with my life."

"You know my methods. I'm just curious; just consider it as satisfying my curiosity?"

Yun Shuyao hesitated.

Under his gaze, she gave in and sighed helplessly, "You... you're always so willful."

She held out her hand, and an ancient jade talisman engraved with runes appeared in her palm.

"This is the 'Abyss-Ruins Guide' for entering the Xuanyin Ancient Ruins. It's also a spatial positioning talisman that can give you a bit of guidance when things are unstable inside, preventing you from getting completely lost."

She pressed the jade talisman into Duan Gujin's hand and said in a serious tone, "Remember! This Secret Realm is extremely unstable! Space could collapse or shift at any time, and there may even be temporal turbulence. The Vicious Beasts, ancient Restrictions, and other Disciples inside could all be fatal threats! Once you enter, survival is the priority, do not try to be a hero! If something feels wrong, activate this talisman immediately, and I will do my best to come to your aid."

She repeatedly urged him, "Promise me, be extremely careful!"

"I understand." Duan Gujin put away the jade talisman and kissed her hand. "For your sake, I will return safely."

Yun Shuyao's face turned slightly red, and her unease lessened a bit.

Duan Gujin's face was gentle, but his heart was filled with killing intent.

Chen Jiao, you poisonous snake in the gutter, your Luck node is right before my eyes.

That wind and moon divine mirror is destined to be mine!

Another day passed.

Disguised as an ordinary Disciple, Duan Gujin entered the Xuanyin Ancient Ruins Secret Realm along with Chen Jiao and the others.