Chapter 790 - 238: Nameless, Numberless, and Fate-less
[Just to explain, this Chapter is from yesterday. The reason it’s updated now is because last night I wrote a version, but I felt the original plot wasn’t good, so I changed it, then pulled an all-nighter thinking about this plot, and reworked this story. I only managed to write it out just after six in the morning today.
Not slacking on updates, this Chapter counts as yesterday’s, and there will be another update today!]
Chapter 238 [No Life, No Count, No Fate] (6000)
Chen Yan fell silent.
This Beautiful Glow’s flower demon—let’s say it’s a flower demon for now. Based on the content she described and the tone of her narration.
This one’s a bit out of her mind.
And... she seems to be describing that Saint Shanxiang fellow as if he’s a complete scoundrel, right?
But the problem is, whether it’s the Saint or the flower demon planted by the Saint himself.
That level is way too far removed from me, isn’t it? Do I have any right to meddle in the emotional entanglements between the two?
However...
Chen Yan took a deep breath and decisively gave his response:
"Alright!"
The flower demon seemed a bit taken aback: "You agreed?"
"Of course I agreed." Chen Yan spoke fluidly and quickly, with a face full of sincerity: "Such an entrusted task by a senior, and promised a great reward, I must serve! Rest assured, once I leave here, I’ll immediately go find that, that... Ji Shanxiang fellow for you."
While he said this, he had already made up his mind—I’m not finding anyone!
As long as I can deceive this slightly deranged flower demon and leave this place, I’m out of here! Never coming back!
You want me to find the Saint, sure, no problem! You just wait here patiently!
Chen Yan wasn’t foolish; he instantly grasped the crucial point.
This flower demon has waited for Saint Shanxiang for over ten years but hasn’t gone to find him herself—so she definitely can’t leave this place!
Once I escape, I’ll run far away, let’s see if you can follow me.
Though Chen Yan agreed so swiftly, the flower demon seemed to hesitate, then suddenly said coldly: "No way!"
"Huh? What’s no way?"
"You agreed too quickly, that’s suspicious." The flower demon said slowly.
Chen Yan: "..."
Cursing inwardly, you made the request, and now you’re doubting my agreement, what a lunatic!
No wonder the Saint doesn’t visit you.
He was anxious inside, but outwardly he maintained a respectful and sincere appearance, slowly asking: "Then, according to senior, how should I act?"
The Beautiful Xiahua Demon momentarily lost her thought as well, after hesitating for a while, said quietly: "I... let me think about it for a moment."
Chen Yan sighed, lying on the leaf, turning his head to look around. Beyond the misty fog, he could vaguely see the outline of the buildings in this Outer Sect courtyard, yet there was no trace of people.
He was inspired and asked: "Senior is planted in this pond, on ordinary days... are none of the disciples here allowed to come nearby?"
The flower demon sneered: "There’s a rule in this place prohibiting people from approaching the pond. Usually, when those disciples walk nearby, they at most dare to stand outside the fence and watch me. I’ve waited so many years, and you’re the only bold one who dared to turn into a bird and jump onto my leaf. Who else would I look for?"
Aha, understood! This one’s activity range can’t exceed the pond edge fence!
Chen Yan mentally noted that element.
He pondered and continued to ask: "Even if no one dares to go to the center of the pond, senior can communicate with other disciples with supernatural means, right? Hasn’t senior ever spoken to other disciples before?"
The flower demon hesitated, her tone somewhat peculiar: "It’s strange, isn’t it? The disciples who passed by here before couldn’t hear me. Only you can hear my voice."
Hm?
Chen Yan’s interest was piqued.
Only I can hear it? What’s the difference between me and the other disciples and cultivators here?
The flower demon sighed gently: "That person once told me, I am different from the things of this world. I am not within this world. If one day I awaken, it means I have reached my day of enlightenment, and at that time, it would be a very important event for him, he would surely be very happy...
My memories before my consciousness formed are very fragmented, not remembering much. I only remember, he was the only one who could hear me, and he was the only one who ever spoke to me."
Others can’t hear, only me and the Saint Venerable can hear?
Chen Yan found this more peculiar.
He mulled over this, and couldn’t help but fall silent.
After a while, the flower demon suddenly exclaimed softly: "I’ve got it!"
"...Got what?"
"I figured out what to do with you." The flower demon’s tone was filled with delight: "I’m afraid you’re just placating me, agreeing to my request and then reneging once you leave. So... why not let you take me with you! You take me, and we’ll go find Shanxiang together!"
Chen Yan shuddered.
Take her with me?
Is she kidding?
Before, had he not known, Chen Yan might have indeed dared.
Now, knowing that this entity was planted by the founder Saint himself—in any sect, something of this caliber is a treasured relic of the sect!
If he dared to take her away, it would be stealing the sacred relic from the Saint’s sect, the founder’s legacy!
"Pr... Senior, you’re joking." Chen Yan managed a smile: "Senior must have a reason for being unable to leave all these years. With my limited abilities, I truly lack the skills to help senior escape from here."
Unbidden, he recalled a movie scene.
The lady from Qingdao with thinning hair, her face full of cunning amusement: Finally fell for it~
No way! Could this flower demon be deceiving me? She’s just telling a fake story trying to trick me into helping her escape from here?