490: Chapter 490 Gratitude to Taiyi

"Slow down, my hands and feet are bound right now. If you walk too fast, I can't keep up."

"To hell with your ancestors! It's enough that you sleep twice a day, but you never stop yapping. If you keep shouting, I'll hand you over to that little lady for money!"

In the woods, Er Liangzhong walked behind and Wan Jinqing walked in front, with Long Tianxing sandwiched between them.

At this time, no ropes could be seen on Long Tianxing's body, but if one probed with Divine Sense, they would still find something wrapped around his hands and feet, though it didn't hinder his walking.

Just two days ago, Wan Jinqing had indirectly asked Ye Qingjue about the possibility of capturing Long Tianxing.

Sure enough, that woman, who was originally indifferent to everything, suddenly became extremely excited and started talking more.

Under continuous questioning, Wan Jinqing only said stutteringly that he had discovered his tracks and was certain the person was in the Southern Desert, so he wanted to ask what benefits he could get if he caught him and if it could help them solve their current problems.

So Ye Qingjue told them without concealment that the Origin had already been absorbed by her and had become part of her strength; she couldn't return it, so naturally, she wouldn't agree to that.

However, if they really could catch Long Tianxing, she would not only lift their current status but also provide a large amount of resources to help them repair their Foundation and even help them take a step further.

At the same time, because they provided this news, if it was verified to be true, they could still get the chance to lift their bodily restrictions after completing that mission and receive a large amount of compensation.

After hearing these words, Wan Jinqing's heart immediately wavered.

Although Long Tianxing was right—the other party really never intended to return their power from the beginning, and that was just the Elder's one-sided story, purely fooling them.

But the conditions Ye Qingjue offered were indeed tempting. After hearing them, even his anger over the swallowed Origin dissipated quite a bit.

Even if they didn't catch Long Tianxing, they could still get a lot of compensation. Although it was far from enough to cover the loss caused by the Origin deficit, the compensation would likely be significant, at least preserving their future prospects after recovering their status.

And if they really handed Long Tianxing over, with the other party's scale, they might even be able to take a step further and hope for Soul Transformation.

At that time, although they would offend the Qingxu Grotto-Heaven, that would be a matter between the two Sects and have nothing to do with them. At worst, they could find a Small World or go directly to the Desire Realm to seek an idle post.

Being a Guest Elder at the Lianxing Pavilion would be nice; the treatment for the Soul Transformation Stage is excellent.

But this thought vanished after he saw the expressions of Er Liangzhong and Long Tianxing.

Er Liangzhong kept shaking his head, signaling him not to agree, while Long Tianxing's playful expression was even more deeply imprinted in his heart.

He hurriedly found an excuse to end the communication and then asked Long Tianxing.

"What's with that expression? Aren't you afraid I'll sell you out?"

Long Tianxing just shook his head at this.

"My words have all come true, so you should be able to trust me to some extent. I'm not worried, and naturally, I have my reasons for that."

"For example, that woman's words are indeed true, but what about the dogs she keeps?"

"If you really hand me over, and you die in some remote mountain gully the next day, would you be satisfied?"

Long Tianxing's words were like a nail, driven hard into Wan Jinqing's heart.

Indeed, this was also what he was worried about.

That Saintess indeed disdained lying and had casually exposed the lies the Elder told earlier.

But at the same time, it also showed that the Elder was really not a good person. It was possible that if they really handed him over, the other party would kill them to silence them forever.

He would believe it if the other party gave them the benefits after they finished the mission.

But just for handing over a person, would the other party be willing to give up so many things? He absolutely did not believe that the Elder would be satisfied with that.

"Yeah, Boss, this kid makes sense. The other party is a demonic Sect, after all; we might not survive if we really hand him over. After all, it was because we didn't catch anyone last time that we ended up like this."

Seeing Wan Jinqing fall into thought, a sharp glint flashed in Er Liangzhong's eyes, and he then asked Long Tianxing beside him.

"You kid want to live, so don't hold back. Tell us what you really want to say, and say it quickly. If you really have a good way, so what if we let you go?"

Seeing his plan succeed, Long Tianxing finally stopped using his Spells and spoke directly.

"It's simple. You go and do whatever that mission is to resolve your status first."

"As for the lost Origin, I know that in the Liyan Holy Land of the Southern Desert, there is a special fire called Nanming Li Fire, which is very useful for exorcising evil and removing calamities."

"That Cultivation Technique is essentially a Demonic Technique. Using it to purify you once won't restore the lost Origin, but it will at least allow your Foundation to be supplemented by resources."

"That woman promised to help you take a step further, but you should also know that if your Foundation is damaged, taking a step further is useless. It's just changing the Realm of your imprisonment, and whether it can be fixed is another matter."

"But with that Nanming Li Fire, your immortal path can be continued. You should be clear about the stakes involved."

After Er Liangzhong heard him finish, he looked at Wan Jinqing beside him.

Wan Jinqing nodded to Er Liangzhong and said,

"I am a native of the Southern Desert; I naturally know of the Nanming Li Fire."

"But how come I've never heard of it having such an effect? And even if it does, with our identities, how could we get it?"

Long Tianxing took a deep breath, and then his expression became serious as he spoke the final step of his plan.

"You can tell me your plan. If the problem isn't big, you complete the plan as usual, and after getting the benefits, you turn coat."

"In this way, pointing out the actions of two demonic Sects in the Southern Desert at the same time would be a great service to the Liyan Holy Land."

"And I happen to know their Saintess. As long as I pull some strings, it won't be difficult to help you solve this problem."

Before Wan Jinqing could say the words 'Why should I believe you,' Long Tianxing gave them reassurance first.

"I can swear by a Heart Demon that as long as you do as I say, I can help you resolve your Origin problem. If I fail, I will certainly suffer the backlash of the Heart Demon."

This was the reason Long Tianxing had deactivated his Spells; most of what he said just now had been boosted by his Deception Technique.

But when it came to a Heart Demon, it could never be faked.

There was no other way; he had originally intended to go to the West River to get help and solve his own problems.

But in his current state, traveling intermittently after running out, Wang Yao might meet with misfortune before he arrived.

This was the attention of both the Truth Cult and the Miechen Sect. The last person to meet with disaster after being noticed by the Truth Cult was Zhou Yan, let alone the current Wang Yao.

At least Wang Yao was brought here by him; even if he later went to do other things and separated from him, he couldn't just stand by and watch Wang Yao in danger.

Although he didn't have much of a favorable impression of Wang Yao, and that guy was also a very annoying person, based on their fellow disciple bond, it wasn't impossible for him to lend a hand.

Sigh, I don't know if I can withstand this Heart Demon backlash. Forget it, with my luck, even if I'm injured, I should be able to recover.

Zhou Yan, once I've handled that idiot's problem, I will definitely come to resurrect you. Just wait a bit longer!

In this way, Long Tianxing returned to the Southern Desert with the two of them.

Although Long Tianxing was bound by the Heart Demon oath, the two of them were still worried he might have some tricks up his sleeve, so they remained vigilant against him.

Miechen Sect, Divine Tower.

"Saintess, we've found it."

A small maidservant knelt on one knee and spoke with cupped hands to the woman in front of the dressing table.

"Long Tianxing did indeed secretly travel to the Southern Desert and caused quite a stir with the Buddhist Sect."

"However, judging by the location where those two saw his tracks, he should have already fled the Southern Desert."

The woman sitting at the dressing table had already shed her usual elaborate robes and changed into martial attire.

At this moment, she was using a ribbon to tie herself a fresh high ponytail.

"Since we've found him, then prepare to head to the Southern Desert. This time, I will go personally."

The maidservant looked puzzled.

"Saintess, the person should have already fled. Why are we still going to the Southern Desert?"

Ye Qingjue finished tying her ponytail, picked up the sword hanging on the rack nearby, and said with a cold expression,

"Although it's hard to believe those two idiots could catch Long Tianxing, the fact that they could suddenly ask such a question means it's likely more than just a sighting."

"Those two were originally of no consequence to the plan. Letting them go was just to have them wander around and serve some purpose."

"After all, they are still entangled by Karma with Long Tianxing. If Long Tianxing happens to be out, with our augmentation, the probability of them meeting would be very high."

"So they were sent out entirely as idle chess pieces, but now the fish has just taken the bait."

After speaking, Ye Qingjue unsheathed her sword, her eyes reflected in the blade, full of playfulness and excitement.

"Pass down the orders; we set out immediately."

"Long Tianxing, it's time for a final settlement between you and me."

The corners of Ye Qingjue's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a diabolical smile.

And at the same time.

"Achoo!"

"Who's calling me?"

Zhou Yan, who was in the outer city of the City of Universal Love, suddenly sneezed for some reason.

Inexplicably, he always felt that someone was calling him and making an oath to him.

But he couldn't care about that now.

Looking at the pile of information that had appeared in his task bar, his face was filled with only bitterness.

Faction Task:

First: "Achieving Myth"

Participate in and complete the construction of Valhalla, waiting for the myth to be nurtured in Eden.

Current Progress: Participating in the creation of the preliminary apparatus "Sui."

Second: "Forging Immortality"

Participate in and complete the great undertaking of "Casting Immortals," creating a comfortable cradle for the nurtured myth.

Current Progress: None

Third: "Insufficient permissions, not yet open."

Current Progress: Please stay tuned.

Just now, for some reason, he had suddenly joined the Truth Cult faction.

Clearly, nothing had happened when he bound his Sect earlier; only the main task had been refreshed.

Now, he was just on a fake undercover mission in the Truth Cult, and up popped two tasks that sounded like they weren't meant for the current version, as well as a third thing he couldn't even see.

Earlier, when Zhou Yan learned that Yuan Chenling and the others were temporarily safe, that he had solved his illegal status, and even had a chance to go directly undercover to sabotage Ma Hao's plan, he felt that the start was already incredibly wonderful.

Now he realized that everything was just a dream.

Yuan Chenling had been captured and couldn't be contacted now, so he needed to go undercover to find a chance to ransom the cat.

Ma Hao's plan didn't seem to be the Truth Cult's major operation; it might even just be a preliminary task.

Now that the pressure was on, he himself was still suffering from a dao wound and had no time to treat it.

This fatigue weighed down Zhou Yan's back; he was like an old father burdened with debt while having to support a whole family, with only bitterness left in his eyes.

His golden pupils shrank slightly, and Zhou Yan suddenly raised his head, looking at the person rushing toward him from a distance.

Secretary Wang?

How could he be here?

Soon Secretary Wang landed, and only then did Zhou Yan know that the other party was here to deliver information to him.

At the same time, Secretary Wang stated that King Dong had also sent him to assist Zhou Yan in going to Dream City to complete the task.

Hearing this, Zhou Yan knew this kid was King Dong's spy.

For a moment, anger couldn't help but flare up.

The start was originally fine, but now it was in shambles, and you old geezer even sent someone to monitor me!

Just as Zhou Yan wanted to drive this guy away with a firm attitude, he suddenly heard a voice transmission from Secretary Wang.

"Grateful to Taiyi."

Oh!

Zhou Yan's eyes instantly became clear.