Chapter 402: My Master’s Name Is… Xukong! (1/2)

Lin Mu couldn't even begin to imagine how Gu Yao found out that he had the Beast storage treasure on him. The plate was damaged and could not function anymore, even the spatial fluctuations on it were gone, leaving behind bare traces.

Not to mention, the beast storage treasure wasn't even on his body, but rather in the ring itself. Lin Mu and Xukong were extremely sure that no one could perceive the ring on Lin Mu's finger.

”How do you know this?” Lin Mu questioned, confusion apparent on his face.

”Oh? So you admit? As for your question… I know the person who that beast storage treasure belonged to and that it is rightfully mine.” Gu Yao replied.

A new link appeared in Lin Mu's mind, and a great revelation appeared to him.

”That dead nascent soul realm cultivator… you were the one who killed him…” Lin Mu said.

”If you are talking about that merchant, then it is indeed true. But he is the one who tried to cheat me first! He got what he deserved, no one can disrespect the blood of Gu and live to tell the tale.” Gu Yao said in a fierce tone.

An image formed in Lin Mu's mind as the string of events started to make sense to him. The traces of the invader on Gu Yao, him killing the 'merchant', and him doing the blood sacrifices.

'Wait, if that invader came from the Great Slumber beast who was in the Beast storage treasure then for him to get infected by it would require them to come in contact, wouldn't it? Also, it is obvious that the merchant was not from this world, then how did he appear here?' Lin Mu wondered.

”That merchant… how did he come 'here'?” Lin Mu emphasized.

Gu Yao's brows rose as he heard the intonation of Lin Mu's question.

”Usually I wouldn't bother to speak, but since I'm bored after so long and you people will forget all this anyway, so it wouldn't matter. ” Gu Yao uttered in a nonchalant tone. Besides, I get to satisfy my curiosity too...' He thought.

The eyes of everyone stared at him as they were unable to move. Even the supreme elder was listening intently, wanting to know everything, hoping that there might be some hint that could help them.

”You boy,” Gu Yao pointed at Lin Mu. ”Who are you? You clearly know about that merchant and even seem to know his origin.” He asked.

Lin Mu hesitated to answer, but then Senior Xukong spoke in his mind.

”Cooperate with him. Perhaps there might be a way out of this situation without fighting. It is clear that the invader is not him and neither it is controlling him, thus you don't have an obligation to kill him right away.

Besides, if he really tries to attack you, the ward should activate. While it wouldn't be able to harm him, it should give you long enough to escape.” Xukong suggested.

”I'll try senior… But these bindings, what do I do about them? I won't be able to escape if they stay.” Lin Mu replied.

”Just do what you are doing now, I'll try to figure out a solution for it till then. Just keep him busy.” Xukong said.

”Alright,” Lin Mu replied before focusing back on Gu Yao.

”I am Mu Lin… I found the skeleton of that merchant out in the forest a while back.” Lin Mu answered.