157: Chapter 157 Yu Congwen

This place was also discovered by accident when Yu Congwen sent people to search for the spring of life; otherwise, who knows how long it would have taken to find a clue.

The Spatial Tunnel is extremely fragile and only allows Nascent Soul Cultivators to pass through. If one's cultivation level is too high, it will cause the Spatial Tunnel to collapse, leading to getting lost in spatial rifts at best, or death and the dissipation of one's Dao at worst.

As long as the spring of life can be obtained, it is not unacceptable even if only Nascent Soul Cultivators can enter, but things are not that simple.

This Small World has millions of Yao Race; there are countless Nascent Soul and Nascent Soul, and even ten or so Void Refinement Demon Clan.

The spring of life is even regarded as a sacred object by the Yao Race. To seize the spring of life while surrounded by enemies is simply a pipe dream!

Yu Congwen had sent over a hundred Nascent Souls into it, but they didn't even see a shadow of the spring of life before their identities as the Human Race were detected by the Yao Race, resulting in a massacre with very few survivors.

However, it wasn't without gains; at least the basic situation of the Yao Race within the Small World was roughly scouted, but this information was of no use for obtaining the spring of life!

Ning Yuan's appearance gave Yu Congwen hope of obtaining the spring of life. A Nascent Soul Cultivator with such formidable strength as Ning Yuan's is not just rare in the world, but a once-in-a-thousand-years individual. Yu Congwen naturally wouldn't let this opportunity pass.

Since being afflicted by Death Qi, Yu Congwen needs to suppress the Death Qi with all his might and cannot easily take action. This has allowed certain ambitious individuals to see an opportunity to take advantage and replace Yu Congwen's position as Elder.

Among them is a group of people represented by Zhang Yuan, who oppose Yu Congwen at every turn, feigning compliance while secretly defying him, and using various means to undermine his power. If not for some lingering reservations, they would have made a move against Yu Congwen long ago.

Now that Zhang Yuan has been taken out, Yu Congwen is more than happy; how could he seek revenge against Ning Yuan? Especially when he has a favor to ask, not to mention that the power around Ning Yuan is not weak either.

Seeing that Ning Yuan understood the situation, Yu Congwen gave a light laugh and said:

"Haha, Young Friend Ning, if you are willing to make the trip and successfully obtain the spring of life, consider it that I owe you a life. Contact me anytime in the future if you need anything, and I will surely repay you with my life! If you don't believe me, Yu can also swear a Heart Demon oath, and I will additionally gift you a hundred drops of ten thousand year stone milk to assist in your Cultivate!"

"..."

Ning Yuan remained silent, but his heart was extremely fervent. The spring of life was already his goal; now that he knew its location, he naturally wouldn't let it go.

Whether it's for watering the enlightenment tree or waking up Zhou Lengdie, the spring of life is an indispensable item.

The conditions offered by Yu Congwen were also extremely generous. The value of just a hundred drops of ten thousand year stone milk is immeasurable, making Ning Yuan's heart stir. After being processed by the System rewards, his Cultivate resources for the Soul Transformation Stage might even be sufficient.

As for "repaying with his life," that remains to be seen; it can't be taken too seriously for now!

However, the Yao Race keeps the spring of life under strict guard. Even if Ning Yuan wants to obtain it, there will be many difficulties, so he needs to consider it carefully.

Seeing that Ning Yuan had not expressed his stance, Yu Congwen couldn't help but become nervous. Yu Wanqiu, standing to the side, was the same, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ning Yuan.

If Soul Transformation and above Cultivators were allowed to enter, there would be much more room for maneuver, but only those below Nascent Soul are allowed to enter... It is rare for a person with such amazing combat power as Ning Yuan to appear in the Boundless Sea. If he misses this person, Yu Congwen is not sure he can find another.

Yu Congwen spoke again: "Is the Young Friend worried about safety? Don't worry, Yu will prepare everything needed for you and will definitely ensure your safety!"

"Senior said it right, I do have such concerns. Why don't you let me consider it for a few more days!"

Ning Yuan immediately put on a look of worry, as if he really was concerned about safety, but in reality, he wanted to obtain even greater benefits. It was rare to have an opportunity to fleece someone, so he naturally wouldn't let it go easily.

According to Tao Yao's observation, the Death Qi has eroded Yu Congwen very severely; he can only hold on for about twenty years at most. Once the time is up, Yu Congwen will be dead, so Ning Yuan is not worried that he will refuse.

"Since you need to consider it, I naturally won't force you. You can stay here for a few days, and once you've made up your mind, it won't be too late to talk!"

A look of disappointment inevitably appeared on Yu Congwen's face, but he quickly hid it. It was only normal for Ning Yuan to want to consider it given how dangerous the Small World is.

"Wanqiu, go and make the arrangements!"

"Yes, Foster Father! Everyone, please follow me!" Yu Wanqiu replied respectfully, then looked at Ning Yuan and the others before turning to walk out.

Hearing this, Ning Yuan did not object to Yu Congwen's arrangement. With Tao Yao and the Refined Corpse here to suppress the situation, he wouldn't dare to act recklessly. After greeting Yu Congwen, Ning Yuan and the others followed Yu Wanqiu out.

"Sigh, I hope you can agree to it!"

Watching Ning Yuan's departing figure, Yu CongwenI couldn't help it low voice sighed; his time was running out, and Ning Yuan was the most hopeful person he had encountered in nearly a hundred years.

"Is Miss Yu worried about your Foster Father?" Ning Yuan asked with a smile as he followed Yu Wanqiu through the wide corridor.

Yu Wanqiu only managed a forced smile and didn't speak, but Ning Yuan could still see a trace of sorrow between her brows.

"Why is Senior Yu afflicted with Death Qi?" Ning Yuan suddenly asked.

Regarding Ning Yuan's question, Yu Wanqiu bit her red lip slightly and hesitated for a moment before saying:

"I don't know either. One day after Foster Father returned from being out, he was afflicted with Death Qi. I asked him, but he was unwilling to tell me! When he returned, he was also seen by people like Zhang Yuan, so after that..."

"Is that so..." Ning Yuan murmured in a low voice. It seemed Yu Congwen had many stories, and they were of great importance; otherwise, even his adopted daughter Yu Wanqiu wouldn't know.

No matter what secrets Yu Congwen had, they had nothing to do with Ning Yuan, as long as he could provide benefits!

"Young Master Ning, this is the courtyard where you will be staying. If you need anything these next few days, just let me know!" Yu Wanqiu paused and pointed to a residence, speaking to Ning Yuan and the others.

Ning Yuan smiled and said, "Then thank you, Miss Yu!"

"Then I shall take my leave!" With that, she turned and walked away with graceful steps. Her slender figure left Ning Yuan momentarily entranced, until he suddenly felt a pain in his waist, which immediately snapped him back to his senses.

"Does she look good?" Tao Yao asked with a cold face. The Three Sisters, meanwhile, covered their mouths and chuckled on the side, clearly enjoying the show.

"Well... let's go rest first!"

Quietly removing the jade-like hand from his waist, Ning Yuan stepped directly into the courtyard, seemingly oblivious to Tao Yao's expression.

"Humph!"

Seeing this, Tao Yao raised her small fist and swung it fiercely at Ning Yuan's back twice, gave a cold snort, and then followed him into the courtyard.

Seeing that the show was over, the Three Sisters also followed...