Chapter 158 - My Way (2/2)

Guàn Cui!

Yan Zaizen was a little surprised. The last time he saw her was after the fifth-floor entrance of the Asura Phantom Realm. She was injured and lost her sky-rank sword. Now, it seemed she recovered.

Her eyes traced Yan Zaizen and Wu Jin, slight surprise flickered in her eyes. Yan Zaizen was a member of the Anima Syndicate, had a Perfect Aurora Soul and profound body cultivation, and even in the entire Xiantu Realm, this was a powerhouse through and through. Now, he arrived before them.

Originally, she was only here to give an appropriate amount of face to Wu Kun, but now, she was actually a lot more happy to see Yan Zaizen. Many suspected that he raided the fifth floor clean, and thus had a stockpile of useful items on hand. Not to mention, Yan Zaizen had a late-Origin Core Cultivation base now! This was nearly impossible in such a short span of time without heaven-defying pills.

”Greetings, come aboard.” She said.

They didn't hesitate and boarded the skyship. Arriving in a private room suitable for discussion, they sat facing each other. ”Miss Guàn Cui, I must say we're in a rush, so I'll skip the formalities, please excuse my rudeness.” Wu Jin directly said, Guàn Cui softly nodded in response.

”I'm here looking for a man named Bai Lufeng. He's Lord Zai's companion.” He explained.

”...” She looked towards Yan Zaizen to see him with a calm expression. Her eyes revealed curiosity, but she continued to let Wu Jin explain without interruption.

”To be frank, he was seen traveling to the White Crane Territory. We suspect...that he's been inducted into a Harem Palace for one of your members.” Wu Jin said cautiously, obviously not wanting to say more on the subject and hoping just this will be enough.

”...” Guàn Cui's eyes flickered. ”Is he still alive?”

Yan Zaizen removed a life talisman and showed it to Guàn Cui.

”If he has been 'inducted' into a Harem Palace, I'll be sure he gets news of your arrival.” She responded. One could see she was unwilling to implicate her sect in this situation, but she knew what happens in the territory.

”It's likely Guàn Yao.” Yan Zaizen calmly added. This name caused Guàn Cui to furrow her brows. If it was anyone else, then this would be fine, but Guàn Yao…

Guàn Yao, publically, would never reveal her ownership towards a Yang Harem. This was something that men harbored in deep hatred, similar to how women would hate a man filling up his harem with reluctant beauties.

She had a faint trace of helplessness flickered in her eyes. Guàn Yao's status was special and although they originated from the same clan, she was not someone that could be persuaded. Not to mention, she was ruthless to the extreme.

She would never allow anyone who've offended her or who she offended to live. This was a common rule in the cultivation rule to prevent your death occurring at other's hands due to revenge. Clean the weed from its roots and be unforgiving.

To her understanding, if it truly was Guàn Yao, she'll prefer to eliminate this Bai Lufeng and kill Yan Zaizen before even thinking about setting Bai Lufeng free.

”...” Yan Zaizen observed Guàn Cui's reaction. Despite recovering quickly, she still revealed helplessness and pity. He expected as much the moment he learned that Bai Lufeng was captured by someone with high status. In truth, if he was ruthless, he would have the same mentality. If Bai Lufeng found new found inspiration, then he could dedicate his life to getting revenge, and if he did, it's possible that he could lead or be directly responsible for her death in the future.

Wu Jin knew this. This was why he hesitated to inform Yan Zaizen about Bai Lufeng's situation. It was essentially a lost cause. If anything, this entire thing was a facade to display that Wu Kun was willing to back Yan Zaizen. In the future, even if the situation turned out dire, Yan Zaizen would have a good impression of Wu Kun in the future.

”En. I'll ask around.” Guàn Cui said in a neutral tone.

A heavy sigh resounded. Guàn Cui and Wu Jin's eyes turned towards Yan Zaizen. His next words caused their eyes to widen in shock.

”You don't need to. I'll find him myself. My way.” Taking a small step, a soft, almost indiscernible 'pop' resounded. His body merged into the world's surroundings and vanished from existence.

With negotiations obviously leading nowhere, he'll ensure Bai Lufeng's life himself. There was no longer a need to play along.

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