447: Chapter 447 The Vixen, There's Always Tomorrow!

After Xu Muchen departed,

Chen Xuan sat cross-legged in mid-air and slowly closed both eyes.

His mind gradually settled, and the scenery around him shifted abruptly. The black and white intertwined immortal ferry boat vanished, replaced by a boundless, chaotic, and misty space.

Within the Chaos, three blurry figures stood quietly: Number Seven, Number Five, and Number Eight!

Number Eight's gaze swept over Number Five and the empty position belonging to Number Six, her brow furrowing imperceptibly.

She felt a secret surge of surprise: these two were actually unharmed. Most likely, they had sensed something ahead of time and avoided running into that Sea-Overturning Dragon Venerable.

Number Seven scanned the surroundings and spoke, "Since we've gathered, is there any important intelligence to discuss?"

Number Eight pulled back her thoughts. After a brief deliberation, she decided to play dumb. "That's a question for Fellow Daoist Number Five. I merely sensed energy fluctuations here and came to join the fun and see what's happening."

As the words fell!

The figure of Number Two also emerged. This surprised Chen Xuan slightly; it had been a while since he'd seen this Heavenly Venerable.

Number Five looked toward the empty space for Number Three and said in a heavy voice, "It's nothing major, just informing everyone about the situation in the Heavenly Tribulation Continent's Secret Realm."

Chen Xuan understood instantly. It seemed he had logged into the wrong account. Dongfang Li likely had a message she wanted to convey to Number Three.

His expression remained unchanged as he gave a faint smile. "So it's just such trivial matters. How boring."

Before his voice had even faded, his figure dissipated like mist. He took out Number Three's piece of Chaos Void Jade and logged in again.

"I didn't expect so many Fellow Daoists to be here."

As soon as he appeared, Chen Xuan deliberately mimicked Number Three's usual style. He slowly scanned the four people present and then said in a deep voice, "In the Secret Realm last time, I truly appreciate Fellow Daoist Number Eight's assistance. I will remember this kindness."

Number Eight was initially startled, a flash of doubt crossing her eyes, but she quickly realized the truth.

This 'Number Three' before her was definitely not the same person as before. It seemed this Chaos Void Jade fragment had changed hands.

Seeing this, Number Five's heart finally eased slightly, and her expression softened a bit.

Number Two asked with a grave expression, "Are you saying there are currently two Yao Venerables in that Secret Realm hunting down various factions?"

"That Secret Realm is already a dragon's pool and a tiger's den."

Number Five nodded, her tone heavy. "That is indeed the case. Many factions in the Secret Realm have already been wiped out. If any Fellow Daoist is currently outside the Secret Realm, I hope you can spread this news as quickly as possible."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over everyone as she continued, "It would be best to notify Great Love Immortal Venerable to set an ambush at the Secret Realm's exit in the Heavenly Tribulation Continent's waters. We must intercept those two Yao Venerables and the remnants of the Yao Race to prevent them from rushing out and wreaking havoc everywhere."

"I will take care of this matter."

Number Eight immediately took up the task with a decisive tone. She then looked at Number Five and Number Three. "In that case, you Fellow Daoists acting within the Secret Realm must be doubly careful."

"What about the guixu immortal ferry boat? Could it be that the previously circulated news of the ferry boat's appearance was just a rumor?"

Number Two followed up urgently.

Chen Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly. From Number Two's behavior, he must have also dispatched his own forces to seek that immortal boat.

Could it be... the Medicine Hut?!

Since Number Two was a Heavenly Venerable, guessing his identity was quite easy. The Demon Abyss Pavilion was Number Four's faction.

The Medicine Hut's goal for this trip was also the guixu immortal ferry boat.

"That was not a rumor."

Number Seven said in a deep voice, "The guixu immortal ferry boat has indeed appeared in the Secret Realm. However, the immortal boat is too ethereal and elusive; boarding it is easier said than done."

Chen Xuan pondered for a moment and decided to test the waters. "To be honest, I already know the method to board the boat."

Several gazes turned toward Chen Xuan with varying expressions.

Number Five was slightly stunned, not quite understanding what Peak Master Chen was planning to do.

Number Two narrowed his eyes. "Are Fellow Daoist's words true?"

"If you don't believe me, then just treat it as if I'm boasting. There's no need to take it too seriously," Chen Xuan chose to play hard to get.

The chaotic void fell silent for a moment before Number Two spoke without much hesitation. "In that case, if Fellow Daoist can do me a small favor, there will certainly be a heavy reward in the future."

"Oh?"

Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow and asked back, "I wonder what kind of 'heavy reward' you're referring to?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Number Two slowly turned his wrist, and a celadon jade bottle appeared in his palm. With a light flick of his finger, the bottle drifted toward Chen Xuan like a willow leaf, hovering in mid-air.

"A small token of my appreciation. Fellow Daoist can accept this first."

"There will be other heavy rewards once the task is completed."

Chen Xuan pulled the stopper and took just one look, a hint of astonishment rising in his heart.

A saint-grade pill!

It seemed his guess was exactly right. Number Two's true identity was that Medicine Venerable who had been in seclusion for many years.

The Medicine Hut had some friendship with his own Dao Seeking Sect. Since the other party was willing to build a good relationship, Chen Xuan saw no reason to refuse.

"I'm not sure what favor you're asking for, but I can only promise to do my best."

Chen Xuan first gave himself some leeway.

Whether or not he could find that ancient book was still an unknown.

Upon hearing this, Number Two clearly looked relieved and nodded. "Those words from Fellow Daoist are enough."

With that, he raised his hand again, and a storage ring flew out of his sleeve, drifting slowly toward Chen Xuan. "The matter I ask is all contained within. You will know once you look."

Watching this from the side, Number Eight could not help but frown slightly.

The guixu immortal ferry boat!

This thing was one of the biggest variables in this plan, and there was simply no way to prepare defenses in advance.

Ten thousand years ago, the Human Race relied on this boat to directly reverse their decline and establish the current status quo. They absolutely could not let history repeat itself now!

But... why was it always Human Race Cultivators who could board this boat?

Could it be...

Number Eight narrowed her eyes, a bold guess forming in her mind.

Number Seven stood in place, silently observing everything with a calm, rippleless expression. Seeming to feel there was no more useful information, he moved and quietly departed, merging into the chaotic mist.

Seeing this, Dongfang Li's eyes flickered, and she immediately took an exquisite Purple Sandalwood box from her sleeve.

With a wave of her slender hand, the wooden box flew before Chen Xuan. "Regarding the item Fellow Daoist was searching for previously, I recently happened upon a clue or two. I wonder if I can still make a deal with Fellow Daoist at this time?"

Chen Xuan understood. It seemed the intelligence Dongfang Li truly wanted to pass on was inside this wooden box; the 'deal' was just a cover.

He reached out and took the wooden box. It felt heavy in his hand. He nodded and said:

"Of course!"

"Then I shall await Fellow Daoist's good news." After Dongfang Li finished speaking, she also slowly departed, with Number Two following closely behind.

Chen Xuan glanced at Number Eight and smiled, "Slutty Fox, we have plenty of time!"

The Nine-Tailed Fox Venerable's heart trembled violently. Who exactly was this Number Three to actually know her identity?