Chapter 84: Such Confidence
Ye Zhao Zhao’s gaze flickered as she spoke softly, “Third Senior Brother, this journey into the secret realm has already cost us too much time. If we fail to gather enough resources, Master will surely be displeased.”
Chang Le An’s expression subtly shifted.
At the mere thought of True Immortal Ling Xu, his brows twitched, revealing a trace of worry.
He vaguely understood that his Master’s path seemed deeply tied to spirit stones. Now that Master had been forced to hand over a significant sum of spirit stones to Li Shuang, he would undoubtedly seek to reclaim them from elsewhere.
And if he failed to recover them…
None of them would have an easy time.
Hurriedly, Chang Le An stood up. “Let us depart at once. Little Junior Sister, rest assured, with my fortune, we’ll soon amass all the resources we need.”
Speaking of fortune—
A glimmer flickered in Ye Zhao Zhao’s eyes.
Was Chang Le An truly as blessed by fortune as the rumors claimed? If so, why had their expedition into the secret realm yielded nothing but disaster? Instead of reaping treasures, they had encountered an overwhelming foe and had been left with no choice but to flee in disgrace.
Sensing her doubt, Chang Le An grew anxious. “My fortune is extraordinary—this is indisputable! Encountering the Winged Lion Beast might have been fate’s way of alerting us to the Demon Race’s plot, giving us the chance to prepare in advance.”
Ye Zhao Zhao chuckled. “Third Senior Brother, of course I believe in you.”
A breath of relief escaped Chang Le An, and he looked at her with heartfelt sincerity. “Little Junior Sister, you can trust me—I will never betray your faith in me.”
Ye Zhao Zhao’s tone remained gentle. “Third Senior Brother, a thought just crossed my mind. With your formidable luck, wouldn’t it be a waste to confine ourselves to the Outer Region? If we ventured into the Inner Region or even the Core Region, wouldn’t we be able to gather resources at a much faster rate?”
Chang Le An’s face stiffened slightly, hesitation creeping into his eyes. “But…”
Everyone knew that the Inner and Core Regions held more resources and greater opportunities.
But they also harbored greater dangers.
If fortune were set aside, his strength alone gave him no real advantage.
Not to mention, the Demon Race was now involved in this venture.
Leaving the Outer Region would be akin to stepping into a hunting ground where they were the prey.
Only the most exceptional geniuses stood a chance against the Demon Race. For everyone else, such a challenge was nothing short of courting death.
It was a strange truth—
Among cultivators of the same level, the Demon Race generally held the upper hand in raw strength.
Yet their path to cultivation was far more arduous than that of the Human Race. Langya Secret Realm had set an age restriction of fifty years. But for the Demon Race, fifty years was equivalent to infancy.
Take that Winged Lion Beast they encountered earlier—it was inconceivable that it was only fifty years old.
Could it be that Langya Secret Realm imposed different age restrictions on the Human Race and the Demon Race?
Chang Le An’s mind spun in endless circles, all thoughts converging on one conclusion—
The outside world was far too dangerous. He wasn’t ready to face it.
Ye Zhao Zhao noticed his hesitance, and a flicker of disdain crossed the depths of her eyes. She continued in a soft, persuasive voice, “Third Senior Brother, your fortune can only truly shine in such places. And our task this time is too great—we must compensate for Master’s losses, repay the resources that Eldest Senior Brother borrowed, and still ensure our own gains. In the Outer Region, all earnings must be shared with the sect. But the treasures of the Inner and Core Regions… those would belong solely to us.”
She smiled knowingly, her voice laced with admiration. “Third Senior Brother, with your astonishing fortune, even in the Outer Region, you’ve already made such great gains. Imagine what you could achieve in the Inner Region! There, we might even chance upon legendary treasures. Wouldn’t that allow us to ascend to unparalleled heights?”
Her words, laced with honeyed flattery, burrowed into Chang Le An’s heart, igniting a deep temptation.
He still believed unwaveringly in his own luck. The Winged Lion Beast had been a warning, nothing more. Now that they had been alerted, everything ahead would surely go smoothly.
This time…
His gains this time must surpass the last, only then could he truly break free from his predicament.
Chang Le An gazed at Ye Zhao Zhao’s admiring and trusting expression, and without hesitation, nodded heavily. “Very well, Little Junior Sister, I shall heed your words! However, from now on, you must not stray from my side. Once we leave the Outer Region, the Command Token will no longer be of use.”
Ye Zhao Zhao obediently agreed with a demure expression.
Then, her gaze flickered towards the red dot that represented Li Shuang.
Li Shuang moved with astonishing speed and was already nearing the Inner Region.
She needed to catch up—quickly.
Chang Le An was naturally simple-minded and easy to manipulate. With just a few casual maneuvers, she guided him precisely along the path she desired.
Along the way, they encountered no obstacles, not a single Demon Race standing in their way. Their journey proceeded smoothly and without interruption.
Chang Le An’s confidence swelled. “Little Junior Sister, look! My fortune has indeed come into play, hasn’t it? We haven’t encountered a single Demon Race!”
“Third Senior Brother is indeed remarkable,” Ye Zhao Zhao responded with a sweet smile.
But inwardly, she found the situation rather amusing.
Though it appeared that Chang Le An had chosen their path, in reality, it was she who had subtly guided him. She had watched as the red dot representing Li Shuang traversed this very route before them. If there had been any Demon Race here, Li Shuang had already eradicated them.
Following in her wake, they naturally encountered no trouble.
At this point, Ye Zhao Zhao was beginning to doubt Chang Le An’s so-called extraordinary fortune, though he himself was growing increasingly assured of it.
Initially, he had been somewhat apprehensive.
Now, however, he carried himself with unshakable confidence.
“Little Junior Sister, you were right! I never should have lingered in the Outer Region. Even last time, I should have charged straight into the Inner Region. You wouldn’t believe how that Li Shuang, envious and petty as she is, tried to hold me back! She told me that my cultivation wasn’t sufficient, that it would be unwise for me to leave the Outer Region. At the time, you hadn’t arrived yet, and we were all deceived by her. I even thought she had my best interests at heart! Looking back now, I see it clearly—I was utterly fooled!” Chang Le An sighed heavily.
Ye Zhao Zhao perked up at the opportunity to speak ill of Li Shuang.
With a soft, gentle tone, she said, “With Third Senior Brother’s fortune, there is no place under the heavens you cannot go. It was Li Shuang who delayed your progress. Imagine if you had entered the Inner Region last time—who knows what peerless treasures you might have claimed by now? Your cultivation would surely have soared beyond all expectation!”
Chang Le An nodded fervently.
That was exactly what he thought as well!
His boundless fortune was utterly unmatched by his current level of cultivation.
Now, it was clear—
Li Shuang had held him back!
The more he dwelled on it, the more enraged he became.
Fortunately, Little Junior Sister had helped him uncover the truth. Otherwise, he would still be ensnared in Li Shuang’s deception!
That woman’s maliciousness ran deep, lurking beneath the surface, unseen until one looked closely!
Without further hesitation, Chang Le An followed Ye Zhao Zhao into the Inner Region.
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