After Being Possessed By A Witch, I Became An Outlaw

Chapter 487 The Disappeared Black Lotus

Many things happened in the Brahma Secret Realm, involving Gu Youyou and Zhang Chi, who didn't want to say too much.

However, when it came to Wenren Shu, he had no intention of hiding anything.

"We experienced two major illusions in the Secret Realm."

Zhang Chi briefly explained how they cleared the Sea of Bitterness level, which wasn't worth mentioning. Even Long Yan could clear it lying down.

In the second level, Long Yan also stayed lying down the whole time. She never entered the illusion and instead, Brahma disguised her identity in her name.

Zhang Chi focused on the second Secret Realm and talked about what Wenren Shu experienced in the illusion and how she became corrupted.

Hearing this part, Wenren Li's mood became complicated.

Among the many members of the Wenren Family, Wenren Shu was the one Wenren Li disliked the most.

The other members of the Wenren Family were bad in a normal way. For example, Wenren Xuan was arrogant because he believed in his noble status, but that didn't bother Wenren Li much.

Even the elders of the Wenren Family, when plotting against Wenren Li, were considering their own interests.

Only Wenren Shu, who had always benefited from her position, felt unjustified.

She was originally an illegitimate child, but her mother eventually became the head of the Wenren Family, making her the legitimate young lady of the family. She had a noble status, grew up in luxury, and had access to as many cultivation resources as she wanted. She could learn any cultivation technique she desired.

On the other hand, Wenren Li had nothing since childhood. The Wenren Family only maintained a minimal normal life for her to save face, but she often suffered from various bullying and ridicule. Not to mention cultivation techniques and resources.

How could she have a good meal, let alone an opportunity for cultivation?

With such a disparity in treatment, Wenren Li, a genius, couldn't bear it, so the Wenren Family came up with the idea of having someone else fight battles for her while Wenren Shu reaped the rewards.

In this way, Wenren Li, who should have been the victim, was overshadowed by Wenren Shu's complaints.

Because Wenren Shu had to accept these honors, her morality was stained. And because Wenren Li's cultivation progressed too quickly, Wenren Shu had to work hard and take drugs just to barely keep up with her progress.

As a result, she grew to hate Wenren Li.

Can you believe it?

However, even though Wenren Li despised Wenren Shu, she never thought of using such despicable means to harm her. Knowing about Wenren Shu's suffering, Wenren Li didn't feel happy about it either.

What she hoped to see was Wenren Shu being brought down from her high position and being kicked hard, rather than Wenren Shu being pushed into the mud by others and then going over to beat a drowning dog.

She didn't even feel any pleasure in this revenge. Wenren Li was very unhappy.

"Leng Qinghan's methods were really dirty. It serves her right to be killed. The Nine Provinces Ranking is indeed a joke."

Wenren Li had heard of the Nine Provinces Ranking before, but after fighting against several "geniuses" on the list, she didn't have much hope for it.

It was just a way to gain popularity and profit.

Strength was only part of the assessment; family background and appearance were more important.

Such a ranking was purely for matchmaking among the big families. What kind of value did it have?

"The ranking doesn't matter. What matters is that many people on the list have died this time."

Zhang Chi shrugged helplessly and said, "Sometimes I really admire myself. Wherever I go, death follows. Every time I enter a Secret Realm, there's a group of victims."

So far, Zhang Chi had experienced three large-scale Secret Realms: the Talisman Treasure Sect Secret Realm, the Golden Cauldron Secret Realm, and the Brahma Secret Realm.

The only survivors in the Talisman Treasure Sect Secret Realm were his team; everyone else died.

Golden Cauldron Secret Realm, only he and Jin Ling'er survived. Demon Lord Qi Yue escaped with his remnant soul, and all the other Demon Race and indigenous inhabitants of the Secret Realm died.

This time, besides his team and Wenren Shu, everyone else died.

It's suggested that next time, he shouldn't be involved in any large-scale Secret Realms, as it seems like he's a jinx.

Gu Youyou: "..."

I didn't realize you caused so many deaths until you summarized it.

Speaking of large-scale Secret Realms, Gu Youyou couldn't help but think of the Secret Realm they were about to go to.

Her physical body was sleeping in that Secret Realm, and the scale of that Secret Realm was larger than any Secret Realm Zhang Chi had participated in before.

That Secret Realm connected many places, with entrances in the Nine Netherworld domain and the Ghost City of Rakshasas.

Gu Youyou had already stepped into the realm of Celestial Demon, so what kind of small Secret Realm could she participate in?

Even those with strength below Celestial Human could enter, so of course Zhang Chi, a Divine Soul cultivator, could enter.

In that Secret Realm, many people's strength would be suppressed, and they could only display the level of Divine Ability at most, unable to use the power of Dao Integration.

However, even among Divine Abilities, there are differences. The Divine Abilities displayed by the strong and the weak are not the same thing at all.

It was precisely because their strength was limited that Gu Youyou was ambushed.

That's why she asked Zhang Chi to act with the strength of the Divine Ability Realm.

With Divine Ability and her assistance, Zhang Chi's combat power would not be weaker than others.

And after Zhang Chi obtained the Innate Ancient Gold Qi, the power of Sword Intent became even greater. Within the realm of Divine Ability, he could walk sideways.

The previous low success rate was because those people's personal strength was not strong. However, the people who were about to participate in this Secret Realm were extremely powerful.

Most of them were cultivators above Dao Integration who voluntarily suppressed their level to enter. Those above Transcending Tribulation were considered giants, and the local cultivators at the level of Divine Ability should not join in the fun, or they would be beaten up by the big shots.

The strong are not so easily killed, so it shouldn't be as Zhang Chi said.

Gu Youyou was brainstorming alone, while Wenren Li listened to Zhang Chi's complaints and couldn't help but think of the days when they first met at the Talisman Treasure Sect.

They could be considered as "no fight, no acquaintance." As they fought, they developed feelings for each other.

"If you don't want to get involved in trouble, you should stay at home less in the future and find a hidden place to cultivate in the Western Continent. Jin Ling'er and I can protect you."

"If I let you protect me, wouldn't I become a freeloader?"

Gu Youyou couldn't help but complain, "Do you eat less?"

He used to eat his master's food, then hers, Long Yan's, Miao Yin's, Jin Ling'er's...

Anyway, he has been living off others along the way.

Wenren Li didn't directly respond like Gu Youyou. She smiled and said, "You can rest assured and eat. My food is soft enough."

...

Jin Ling'er was the true embodiment of the Buddhist philosophy. She didn't make a fuss about this situation and could still sleep soundly.

However, she suddenly got up from the bed in the middle of the night.

"No, how dare she steal a march on me?"

Jin Ling'er felt that Wenren Li was truly drifting away.

She dares to climb onto the bed before her today, and in a while, she will dare to compete for the position of the main concubine.

She needs to be taught a lesson!

The next day, Jin Ling'er, who didn't sleep all night, was still full of energy. Wenren Li, who also didn't sleep all night, had a rosy complexion and seemed to be in a good mood.

Only Zhang Chi looked a bit tired, probably because he didn't sleep well.

After a long journey, he should have rested well, but Wenren Li didn't let him sleep all night. It's simply despicable!

"Didn't you rest well last night? Come sleep at my place later, I'll guard you and make sure no one attacks you, so you can sleep peacefully."

Zhang Chi: "..."

Jin Ling'er's way of being jealous is indeed unique. Zhang Chi understands what she means. She's targeting Wenren Li!

Wenren Li has thick skin and doesn't care about these things.

She knows she offended Jin Ling'er, so she took the initiative to say, "I still have a lot of trivial matters to handle for the Ghost Hunting Alliance. I'll leave first today."

After sleeping, she just left, not delaying her own cultivation.

Long Yan, on the other hand, thought that the Ghost Hunting Alliance was really busy. As the deputy leader, she felt that she should also do something for the alliance, so she spoke up, "I'll go with you!"

"Don't, you just came back and must be tired. Spend more time with Zhang Chi!"

Before leaving, Wenren Li instigated the sisters to have a duel. She felt that her plan was perfect.

Without waiting for Long Yan to say more, Wenren Li flew away alone at a fast speed. Long Yan couldn't catch up even if she wanted to.

Zhang Chi couldn't help but sigh. Wenren Li is truly carefree. When she wants to find him, she comes for a big battle, and when she says she's leaving, she can leave immediately without any attachment.

Without Wenren Li, Zhang Chi followed Jin Ling'er's instructions and went to where she was sleeping.

This continued for several days.

Meanwhile, on the top of the snowy mountain, a giant snow lotus suddenly bloomed on the surface of the icy lake, revealing a woman dressed in white inside.

The person sitting on the lotus platform practicing was naturally Miao Yin.

She had been in seclusion on the top of the snowy mountain for half a year. Only recently did she finally absorb all the Dao Rhyme infused by the Snow Mountain Goddess.

The flower of Divine Ability finally bloomed and bore the fruit, giving birth to the seed of Divine Ability.

According to the agreement, the Snow Mountain Goddess allowed her to successfully become a Dao Integration cultivator.

"Although it was forcibly infused, your foundation is not unstable. However, you may need a few days to adapt to your changes."

On the surface of the icy lake, the virtual image of the Snow Mountain Goddess appeared beside Miao Yin, and Miao Yin respectfully saluted her.

Miao Yin could still distinguish right from wrong. Although the Snow Mountain Goddess had made many outrageous moves, she did provide her with many benefits.

And she didn't insist on the one-year agreement, yet she still received gifts from the Snow Mountain Goddess.

Without the Snow Mountain Goddess, she didn't know how much time it would take for her to break through to the Dao Integration Realm.

She had always felt that her strength was not strong enough, but now she could finally feel a bit more at ease.

Miao Yin has always been grateful and able to distinguish right from wrong. It was only appropriate for her to salute now.

After receiving this salute, the Snow Mountain Goddess continued, "I have two pieces of news to tell you, one good and one bad. Which one do you want to hear?"

"The bad one."

Wenren Li spoke casually, believing that the so-called bad news shouldn't be too bad. The Snow Mountain Goddess enjoys teasing, so even if it's bad news, it shouldn't be too terrible.

"The bad news is that I can't find the location of the Black Lotus. It's like it disappeared into thin air, leaving no trace. I thought it was just hiding, but it hasn't reappeared after such a long time."

The Black Lotus is bound to cause trouble; it's in its nature. It might hide for a short while, but it won't hide forever.

Miao Yin didn't have any thoughts about this and didn't think the news was particularly bad.

"What about the good news?"

"Zhang Chi has returned and is currently in the Sword Sect's old territory."

"In that case, I'll go down the mountain. Thank you for taking care of me during this time."

Miao Yin bowed again and was about to take her leave.

The Snow Mountain Goddess was speechless. She knew Miao Yin missed her man, but she didn't expect her to be so eager.

"Don't be in such a hurry to leave. I have a bad guess that I want to share with you."

The Snow Mountain Goddess hesitated to bring up this topic. Although she was a goddess, she wasn't all-knowing and all-powerful. She couldn't see clearly the truth behind many things or the consequences they would lead to.

She could only find a slightly clearer thread from some events that had already happened.

"Go ahead and tell me!"

Miao Yin was straightforward and didn't like beating around the bush.

"I suspect that the Black Lotus has found a way to leave the Western Continent. It's unlikely, but you never know."

In theory, the Black Lotus should have caused chaos in the Western Continent and then spread to other places.

However, the Black Lotus disappeared without causing much disturbance in the Western Continent, which made the Snow Mountain Goddess even suspect that it had left the Western Continent for somewhere else.

The Snow Mountain Goddess had been paying attention to the situation in the Western Continent. She saw those who came to gather intelligence, and she could also learn about major events happening outside from their mouths.

The Western Continent remained calm while the Central State was in chaos. Isn't this the ability of the Black Lotus?

"Are you saying..."

Miao Yin felt that there must be a deeper meaning behind the Snow Mountain Goddess's words.

Sure enough, she lowered her voice and said, "The roots of the Black Lotus are in the Western Continent. If it wants to leave, it must find a medium to rely on."

This medium is very likely Zhang Chi."

"..."

Miao Yin became uneasy. She was worried that the Black Lotus might have harmed Zhang Chi's body.

Knowing her urgency, the Snow Mountain Goddess took out a snow lotus flower. This snow lotus flower was different from the others. It was pure and translucent, exceptionally beautiful.

"Give this flower to Zhang Chi to eat. If he has no reaction, then everything will be fine. It means that the Black Lotus hasn't left, at least not by using Zhang Chi as a springboard."

"If Zhang Chi eats it and vomits, then my guess is correct."

"But if the Black Lotus possesses him, will it harm Zhang Chi's body?"

"Don't worry. If my guess is correct, the lotus flower I gave you can heal him."

Miao Yin: "..."

So, are you giving me this flower to verify the location of the Black Lotus or because you're worried about Zhang Chi's safety? (End of this chapter)