readytorunbook Chapter 910 Return (1)
Chapter 910 Return (1)
Chapter 910 Return (Part 1)
Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao.
A hint of eagerness flashed across Xie Guangning's face as she quickly stepped forward to greet him.
"Brother Han's strength is truly extraordinary; it seems he has reaped a great harvest once again..."
"You flatter me," Han Yi said calmly. "I just casually caught a few creatures unique to the Xisha Region, so I can exchange them for some Star Marrow to supplement my family's income."
He tossed it casually, and it made a loud bang.
A creature nearly ten meters long, covered in yellowish-brown spots and resembling a python, was thrown into a corner of the main hall.
“Star Marrow… Brother Han, if you urgently need money… come to the Hailan School to find me after you return to the North. I can’t say how much, but tens of thousands of Star Marrow… are still within my means.”
Xie Guangning, however, did not believe Han Yi's words at all, and her words contained a hint of probing.
He refused to believe that Han Yi's purpose in coming to the Xisha Region was... merely to make money?
"Brother, you must be quite wealthy." Han Yi looked at the man strangely. He had robbed this man before, but this time he was actually offering to give him money?
Are you out of your mind?
"No need. I still prefer... creating wealth with my own hands." Han Yi smiled slightly and shook his head in refusal. "Is there something you need? If not, please step aside."
"..."
Xie Guangning was at a loss for words. He had originally wanted to probe further about the Soul Crystal, but after being rebuffed like this, he couldn't get any more information out of him.
He hesitated for a long time before finally managing a forced smile, awkwardly saying, "...To earn one's own living...that's truly admirable..."
Xie Guangning glanced discreetly at the corner of the main hall.
The various objects, densely packed together, had almost formed a small mountain, reaching just to the ceiling, completely filling the space.
All of this was due to Han Yi's tireless efforts over the past few days, discovering valuable items both inside and outside the Xisha region, including ores, medicinal herbs, remains of living beings, and so on—a diverse array of things.
Would someone with that kind of ability worry about money?
Xie Guangning naturally wouldn't believe it.
But he didn't believe it, yet he dared not ask again.
In just a few days, he had gained some understanding of Han Yi.
This guy... is a ruthless person who is bloodthirsty and will start a fight at the slightest provocation.
Given their formidable fighting prowess, no one dares to provoke them.
Han Yi walked straight past Xie Guangning and headed towards a corner of the room.
I sat down cross-legged in my familiar spot, closed my eyes, and focused my mind.
As time passed, the hint of ruthlessness in his eyes gradually faded, and his fierce and tyrannical aura slowly subsided and disappeared.
This fierce and menacing appearance was not something Han Yi did intentionally.
However, after realizing that he had been targeted by the Emperor Black Scorpion, he deliberately disguised himself and carried out a series of massacres. Naturally, his body would carry a bloody and malevolent aura, which could confuse and conceal his presence.
Looking at it now, it seems to be working well.
Several expeditions ventured deep into the desert without any unexpected incidents.
And Xie Guangning today... I have a feeling that there's something hidden in his words... Could it be that he discovered something?
Han Yijing pondered. He had spent most of his time outside these past few days, partly to find a way to disguise his aura.
Another purpose is to reduce contact with other people.
After all, besides Han Yi, Xie Guangning and the other three had also been busy, making a number of moves one after another.
Exploring the Xisha Islands, collecting materials, assisting in the construction of landmark arrays... even the relocation and repositioning of the Lotus Wheel Flying Palace were the result of Xie Guangning and his team's efforts.
If Xie Guangning discovered something during this process... Han Yi wouldn't be surprised.
Of the three tasks, he wasn't interested in the so-called highest reward promised by the Demon Saint Palace, but that didn't mean others weren't interested.
Their return was imminent, but the whereabouts of the Soul Crystal remained unknown. Naturally, some people were starting to get anxious.
Xie Guangning took the initiative to talk to him and greet him, showing great enthusiasm. What was her purpose in doing so?
It's obvious.
They were simply testing the Soul Crystal.
Han Yi was fully aware of this.
However, going out to explore and scavenge for useful resources is simply part of external activities.
Han Yi's words were perfectly suited to deal with Xie Guangning's probing.
Furthermore, he didn't deceive Xie Guangning; his purpose in coming to the Xisha Islands was indeed to make money.
But the other party didn't believe it.
What should I do with this soul crystal in my hand...?
Han Yi pondered for a moment.
They still intend to remain hidden.
It's pointless to get involved in the power struggles between the Hailan and Xuanqingshan schools, or even the various schools in the Hongji area, just to earn a few extra bucks.
It would be better to just hand it over to the Demon Saint Palace and get a Soul Weapon in return.
The effect of a second-rate soul weapon that Han Yi obtained by chance from the Hourglass of Time gave him such a big surprise.
If one can carefully select an item that perfectly suits them, they might be able to significantly enhance their combat power once again.
Of the three tasks, two have been completed.
The harvest is already sufficient.
As Han Yi's thoughts raced and his mind settled, strands of demonic power, constantly circulating, drifted slowly into his Niwan Divine Palace. With his mind focused, his soul gradually transformed and sublimated towards a higher level.
All matters are now complete.
There's no need to run around aimlessly then.
Just wait for the return.
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Northland Rainbow
The sunset glowed fiery red, illuminating the earth and casting a dazzling golden light in all directions.
The lotus wheel palace slowly bloomed, its pure white petals unfolding and merging into a soft white light.
"Gongye Yun, tell me the truth, is the Soul Crystal really not in your hands?"
Inside the Thousand Spirits Hall, Xie Guangning stopped Gongye Yun and asked in a deep voice.
"Whether it's in my hands or not, what's it to you?" Gongye Yun glanced at him sideways, his tone displeased. "What? You, Chief Xie Guangning, failed your mission and are now trying to shift the blame onto me?"
Xie Guangning breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
He knew Gongye Yun's personality.
If the Soul Crystal were in his hands, he would definitely make a big fuss and show it off.
Since the Soul Crystal isn't in Gongye Yun's hands, there might still be a chance for things to turn around...
"Guangning, aren't you leaving yet?"
Suddenly a female voice rang in Xie Guangning's ear.
"what?"
Xie Guangning looked up in surprise, only to find that he and Yusheng were the only ones left in the room; everyone else had left long ago while he was in a daze.
"The methods of the Demon Saint Palace... are indeed unpredictable..."
Han Yi stepped out of the room and glanced at the surroundings outside the main hall.
He left in the evening, and the sky outside hasn't changed; it still seems to be sunset.
Three days had passed in the Xisha region, but only a short while had gone by in the northern lands. The black passage beneath their feet emitted a faint glow, slowly expanding outwards like a vortex, then gradually contracting back after reaching a limit, forming an infinite loop.
Inside the Thousand Spirits Palace before us.
The same noble-looking man with the golden crown was still sitting at the table, bustling about.
Han Yi hesitated for a moment, then took a step and walked towards the man.
"You're back?" The noble-looking man glanced at Han Yi out of the corner of his eye, seemingly noticing the faint scent of blood lingering on him, and said indifferently, "Now you believe me, right? The world of Black Spirit Level 3... and you, a mere Soul Condensation cultivator, entered... these past few days... must have been quite difficult, haven't they?"
"It's alright," Han Yi smiled.
"Still being stubborn. I've told you before, young people shouldn't aim too high. So what if it's Garden World? Everyone starts from the most basic Garden World and grows up little by little."
The man with the golden crown rambled on, "Don't think I'm being nosy. Back in the day, I was just like you, arrogant and ambitious, trying to turn things around in one fell swoop. But what happened? Everything still had to start from the very basics of the Garden World. The road must be walked step by step..."
He quickly tapped the soul card a few times and handed it to Han Yi.
"Collect the 10,000 Star Essence from completing the basic task in the room on the left."
"What about completing other tasks?" Han Yi didn't answer, but asked in confusion.
The man with the golden crown was taken aback. A newcomer in the Soul Condensation stage, in a world at the third level of the Black Spirit realm, would be lucky to even protect himself and survive, let alone complete other tasks.
He glanced down at the form and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Assisting in the construction of a landmark array? Not bad luck. These kinds of collection missions are generally easy to complete as long as you have good eyesight and not too bad luck. Give me the completion certificate; the logistics staff over there should have told you." The man held out his hand and waited for a long time, but there was still no response from the other side.
"What? Is there another problem?" He glanced at Han Yi and frowned.
“This isn’t the mission…” Han Yi shook his head.
Before he could finish speaking, the man with the golden crown interrupted him: "Not this? Could it be that you've completed the third investigation mission? Are you kidding me? These kinds of investigation missions are often the most difficult when exploring the outside world."
Leaving aside the potential dangers from the outside world, this mission is unique in that once one person completes it, the mission will end prematurely, and all the efforts made by others beforehand will be in vain.
Therefore, competition for this type of mission is fierce. Besides external factors, internal factors must also be considered… Huh? This… this is a Soul Crystal?!
The man stared blankly at the soul crystal in his hand, as if he hadn't come to his senses, and looked up at Han Yi in a daze.
"Please hurry up." Han Yi smiled.
"..."
The man with the golden crown was filled with doubt and apprehension. The third level of the Black Spirit Realm represented a world where even those in the Profound Realm could encounter danger, and investigation-type missions were always the most dangerous and difficult.
After all, while external dangers can be guarded against, the covetousness of one's own people can be difficult to prevent.
If a lone traveler in the Soul Condensation stage successfully completes this task without any obvious injuries, then simply attributing it to luck doesn't make sense.
The man picked up the soul crystal, checked it repeatedly, and occasionally looked up at Han Yi before finally confirming it.
He stared at Han Yi in surprise, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly spoke.
"Are you... are you sure you only want the reward for completing the mission?" "What else?" Han Yi retorted.