Chapter 84

Chapter 84: So Confident

Ye Zhao Zhao’s eyes flickered as she said softly: “Third Senior Brother, on this trip into the secret realm we have already wasted too much time. If we cannot find enough resources, Master will not be pleased.”

Chang Le An’s expression changed.

Thinking of Immortal Ling Xu, his brows moved as a faint worry rose. He vaguely knew that his Master’s path seemed tied to spirit stones. Now that Master had been forced to hand a large sum of spirit stones to Li Shuang, Master would surely try to take that loss back from somewhere else. If he could not get it back, then their days would not be easy. [If we cannot make it up, none of us will have a good time.]

He hurried to his feet and said: “Let’s set out now. Junior Sister, trust me. With my luck, we will gather enough resources soon.”

Speaking of luck, Ye Zhao Zhao’s gaze flashed. Was Chang Le An really as lucky as the rumors said? If he was, then why had they entered the secret realm and gained nothing, only to meet a foe they could not resist and flee in panic instead? [Something does not add up.]

Sensing Ye Zhao Zhao’s doubt, Chang Le An spoke quickly: “My luck is amazing. That cannot be wrong. Maybe meeting the Winged Lion Beast was to warn us in advance about the Demon Clan’s plot so we could prepare early.”

Ye Zhao Zhao smiled and said: “Third Senior Brother, of course I believe you.”

He let out a breath and said with deep feeling: “Junior Sister, do not worry. I will not fail the trust you place in me.”

Ye Zhao Zhao spoke gently: “Third Senior Brother, I just had a thought. With luck as strong as yours, staying only in the Outer Zone is a waste. If we go to the Inner Zone or even the Core Zone, we can gather resources much faster.”

Chang Le An’s face shifted, and he hesitated: “But…”

Everyone knew the Inner Zone and Core Zone had more resources and more chances. They were also far more dangerous. Putting luck aside, his strength alone gave him no real edge. And this time the Demon Clan had joined the game. Once they left the Outer Zone, it would be a hunting ground. Except for a few top geniuses, who among the Human Race could face those of the Demon Clan?

It was strange. At the same realm, members of the Demon Clan were usually stronger than the Human Race. Yet their cultivation was harder. The Langya Secret Realm limited entrants to those under fifty. For the Demon Clan, fifty years was like a baby for the Human Race. That Winged Lion Beast they met before was clearly not just fifty. Could the Langya Secret Realm have different age limits for the Human Race and the Demon Clan? He let his thoughts run wild, and all his words turned into one idea: outside was too dangerous. [I am scared.]

Seeing his look, a trace of disdain flashed in Ye Zhao Zhao’s eyes as she coaxed in a warm voice: “Third Senior Brother, your luck will only shine in those places. Our task this time is heavy. We must make up Master’s loss, repay what First Senior Brother borrowed, and still gain for ourselves. In the Outer Zone, all gains are split with the sect. In the Inner Zone and the Core Zone, the gains are ours.”

She went on, praising him: “With luck like yours, last time you stayed in the Outer Zone and still gained so much. If we go to the Inner Zone this time, we might get one of those legendary treasures. Then we will truly rise in one step.”

Her steady coaxing and compliments stirred Chang Le An’s heart. He still believed in his luck. Meeting the Winged Lion Beast had been a warning. Now that the warning was given, their path would surely turn smooth. This time, his harvest had to surpass the last one so he could escape his current trouble.

Looking at Ye Zhao Zhao’s admiring and trusting gaze, he nodded hard: “Fine, Junior Sister, I will listen to you. But you must stay close to me. Once we leave the Outer Zone, the token will stop working.”

Ye Zhao Zhao agreed sweetly.

Then she glanced at the red dot that marked Li Shuang. Li Shuang was moving fast and was almost at the Inner Zone. She had to catch up. Chang Le An was naturally dull and easy to guide. With a few casual hints, she steered him along the path she wanted.

Along the way, they met no other members of the Demon Clan. Everything was smooth.

Chang Le An grew fully confident and said: “Junior Sister, look! My luck is working. We have not met a single Demon Clan member.”

“Third Senior Brother is truly amazing,” Ye Zhao Zhao answered with a smile.

Inwardly, she found it funny. It looked like Chang Le An picked the route, but she had hinted at it. She had watched the little red dot for Li Shuang travel this road already. If there had been any Demon Clan, Li Shuang had cleared them out. By following behind, they would naturally be fine.

By now Ye Zhao Zhao half believed in Chang Le An’s so-called great luck. He, on the other hand, was more and more sure of it. He had been a little afraid before. Now his back straightened.

“You were right, Junior Sister,” he said. “I should not have stayed in the Outer Zone. Last time I should have gone straight to the Inner Zone. You do not know. That Li Shuang is jealous of talent. She may have feared I would outshine her and told me my cultivation was not enough, that I should stay in the Outer Zone. You had not arrived then. We were fooled. I even thought she cared for me and felt grateful for her advice. Now I see I was tricked badly.”

When it came to speaking ill of Li Shuang, Ye Zhao Zhao perked up. She said gently: “With Third Senior Brother’s luck, you can go anywhere under heaven. You were delayed by Li Shuang. Think about it. If you had gone into the Inner Zone last time, you might have gained a shocking treasure and your cultivation would have surged.”

Chang Le An kept nodding. He felt the same. His huge luck did not match his rather average cultivation. Now he saw it clearly. He had been held back by Li Shuang. The more he thought about it, the angrier he grew. Thank goodness Junior Sister had pointed out the real cause. Otherwise he would still be fooled even now. [This woman hides her malice deep. It is hard to see without looking closely.]

With no more doubts, he followed Ye Zhao Zhao into the Inner Zone.