68: Return! Foresight!

"Oh?"

"But my strength is already strong enough, and I have many usable attribute skills. It seems I don't need you!"

"If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now!"

Xiao Yao's expression, which had been one of strategic planning, stiffened, and the goatee he was stroking almost got yanked off!

His eyes were filled with disbelief.

No way!

I'm a living fossil who has lived for thousands of years, an ancient mirror filled with all sorts of history, coveted by others, and you don't want me!

"Young man! You're not joking, are you?"

"I'm always serious!"

Wang Yunchen was about to leave, and Xiao Yao became even more anxious.

He can't just let him go!

Now that Spiritual Qi is about to dry up, if there are no new hosts, he will surely die!

He had originally intended to sign a temporary contract with Wang Yunchen, and once he received Spiritual Qi support, he would immediately flee, but his thoughts were too simple.

"Young man, give me a chance!"

Xiao Yao no longer had that proud, master-like demeanor.

He smiled fawningly, circling around Wang Yunchen!

"Young man, as long as you sign a contract with me! I will definitely make you a one-in-ten-thousand Genius!"

"One in ten thousand?"

Wang Yunchen chuckled softly, "Dragon Country has over a billion people. One in ten thousand means tens of millions. Do you think such a condition is enticing to me?"

"What?"

Xiao Yao's pupils constricted in shock again; this logic seemed flawless.

Wang Yunchen suddenly stopped walking, his eyes smiling as he looked at Xiao Yao.

"If you can give me some practical help, I'll consider it."

"Of course!"

Xiao Yao's eyes brightened slightly, and he coughed.

"Not only do I possess the ability of replication, but I also have an auxiliary ability… inquiry!"

"If this Old Man is not mistaken, this world is probably constantly experiencing various anomalies!"

Wang Yunchen's eyes narrowed slightly; it seemed Xiao Yao knew something!

Xiao Yao continued:

"Hmph hmph! Because those are the powers contained within ancient fallen powerhouses! And my ability can also query these impending anomalies!"

Wang Yunchen thought to himself, 'As expected, my guess was correct.'

"Good! Then don't resist, I'll sign the contract with you!"

Xiao Yao was puzzled.

"You can also sign contracts?"

Before he could make any move, Wang Yunchen had already placed his hands on the bronze mirror in Xiao Yao's palm.

"Ding, host has successfully touched the anomaly Magical Artifact, binding in progress!"

An invisible current of Qi enveloped the two!

Xiao Yao's body suddenly stiffened, his pupils contracted, and he was greatly alarmed!

"How can there be such powerful spiritual energy!"

Before he could react, a natural, suppressive feeling surged into the ancient mirror.

And Xiao Yao's body kept bending downwards, as if a somewhat forceful aura rushed into his body, wanting him to submit to Wang Yunchen.

All of this somewhat exceeded Xiao Yao's expectations!

"No! I just wanted to cooperate with you temporarily! I don't want to submit to an Awakened One who is countless times weaker than my master!"

"You will soon!"

More violent Spiritual Qi continuously surged into Xiao Yao's body. He slowly felt that Wang Yunchen was very close, someone he could follow, and his future would be bright!

"Ding! Contract signed successfully! host has obtained the Magical Artifact—replication mirror!"

Immediately!

Xiao Yao's body continuously absorbed the Spiritual Qi released by the System during the contract signing!

The vast Spiritual Qi made Xiao Yao groan in comfort.

Wang Yunchen's imprint was already carved into his bones. From then on, he would no longer harbor thoughts of rebellion, following Wang Yunchen for life.

After a moment, Xiao Yao's body was no longer hunched, his goatee slowly dissipated, and his face became younger, like a middle-aged man in his 30s.

"Eh? Oh my god! After signing a contract with you, I actually became younger!"

Now, Xiao Yao's speech was no longer so old-fashioned, but filled with the assertiveness of a middle-aged man!

He followed Wang Yunchen out of the small temple, not forgetting to drag the three people from Sakura Country with him before leaving.

The group returned to Song Hua's room.

Lin Xiaorou was in the room, looking at the sleeping Song Hua and Xiao He, as if they hadn't been at the scene just now.

When she saw Wang Yunchen, her eyes lit up with joy, but when she saw the middle-aged man behind Wang Yunchen, her eyes widened in surprise.

"Who is this?"

"Xiao Yao!"

Lin Xiaorou became even more confused, "He looks a lot like that statue, did he come back to life?"

"No!" Lin Xiaorou remembered something! She suddenly looked at Wang Yunchen: "What about Xiao He and Old Woman?!"

Xiao Yao came forward and began to explain:

"This is an ancient village I replicated, the hometown of my former master. Because it has existed for so long, they slowly gained their own intelligence!"

"They are all spiritual bodies that can attach to replicated physical bodies."

With that, the ancient mirror emitted a soft sound, and two transparent figures flew out of the ancient mirror, shooting into the two bodies.

Xiao He slowly woke up.

"Eh? I'm... ah! Grandma!"

She immediately looked in Song Hua's direction, and Song Hua also slowly woke up at this moment.

"Xiao He..."

"Grandma!!"

The two hugged each other, sobbing uncontrollably!

After a long time, the two finally recovered, looking at the familiar middle-aged man in front of them with confusion.

Not long after.

They understood the situation and thanked Wang Yunchen gratefully.

Lin Xiaorou looked at the two and suddenly spoke,

"Since all the problems are solved! How do we get out?"

Xiao Yao laughed heartily:

"I will send you away!"

"What about Xiao He and these villagers?"

"My master and I have already signed a contract, and my spiritual power has been greatly replenished. There is also a world within the ancient mirror, which will be their new dwelling place."

With everything resolved, Xiao Yao led Wang Yunchen and the others to the previous cave.

"This place is both the beginning and the end."

A burst of light appeared, covering Wang Yunchen and Lin Xiaorou's bodies!

The surrounding mountains and forests became increasingly illusory, and space became increasingly dark.

"We're going back! Brother and Sister, come visit us in the future!"

"Remember to come to my house for dinner next time!"

Xiao He and Song Hua smiled as they bid farewell to Lin Xiaorou and Wang Yunchen.

Space instantly darkened, as if they had entered a spatial rift.

However, it was distinctly different from when they first entered; a gentle light enveloped the two, and Lin Xiaorou felt no coldness at all.

In just a few seconds, the darkness was covered by intense light, and both of them opened their eyes simultaneously.

They had returned to the Wuge Great Grassland!

Looking at the three Sakura Country individuals still unconscious beside them, Lin Xiaorou was overjoyed!

"Finally back!"

Wang Yunchen let out a sigh of relief, checked the time, and saw that a day had passed. He spoke.

"These people will be handed over to the Spirit Control Association! I'm a bit tired, so I'll head back first!"

"Hm?"

In a flash, Wang Yunchen had disappeared.

After returning home, and dealing with Li Qingqing's concerned questioning, he finally returned to his room.

Xiao Yao slowly appeared.

"Master, wasn't this experience quite surprising!"

"Surprising my ass!"

After resting for a while, Wang Yunchen suddenly thought of the replication mirror's function!

"Right, use your inquiry skill to predict if any new anomalies are happening."

"Alright, alright!"

A light ripple, like a gentle breeze, swept across the replication mirror.

Not long after, Xiao Yao slowly spoke.

"Indeed, an anomaly is about to occur recently! It seems to be a Place of Thunder!"