"Youthful and capable, there’s no need to be so modest. Young people should be encouraged more." The Great Elder chuckled.
Wei Yunshu also smiled from the side. Knowing the Great Elder well, he understood that the Great Elder’s face must be cramped from the forced smile.
The other three Elders were secretly observing He Ling’s unusual behavior.
A disciple of He Ling’s status naturally didn’t stay at an inn but instead resided in the guest mansion along with the Sect Master of Cangyuan Sect.
He Ling waited for a long time, yet still did not see the return of the Young City Lord, so naturally, there was no opportunity for introductions by Sky City’s Elders.
Night fell.
He Ling sat in his room, conversing with the great power within the necklace.
"Senior, do you know where the City Lord is secluded? That place should be heavily guarded, right? Can we sneak in smoothly?" He Ling asked with some anxiety. Truthfully, at this juncture, he no longer desired the great power to reconstruct a body, especially one that sought possession of Sky City’s City Lord’s body. If the great power succeeded in possessing and became Sky City’s City Lord, what good would it do him, even if he won the maiden’s heart and married the Young City Lord? The best ending for the great power would still be to stay in the necklace obediently, guiding him.
"No, I don’t. So you’ll have to figure that out yourself." The great power replied.
"But, asking around like that would raise suspicions, wouldn’t it? This is Sky City, not some small sect." He Ling said, troubled.
As soon as He Ling finished speaking, a sharp pain suddenly surged from his chest, so intense that his vision darkened, nearly causing him to collapse to the ground.
"Don’t play tricks with me. What, you don’t want to reconstruct my body?" The great power sneered, "Do you think I wouldn’t know what you’re thinking? You’re still green when it comes to facing me. You could easily figure out this matter, yet you’re stalling, do you take me for a fool?"
"No, senior, you misunderstood." He Ling gasped, struggling to defend himself, his tone humble, "Senior, your kindness is as heavy as a mountain, my achievements today are entirely due to you. Your great kindness and virtue, I will surely repay with all my might. I absolutely have no intention of shirking. It’s just that Sky City is unfathomable. Carelessly exposing myself would waste all the efforts. I’m just asking if senior has any good strategy."
"Don’t play tricks with me. You’re playing with things I’ve long outgrown." The great power was completely unmoved by these words, sneering. Great kindness and virtue? Want to repay? If this kid truly had such a conscience, he wouldn’t be using those women who are deeply in love with him nor would he cooperate with the Great Demon. He talks a good game. Once I’ve reconstructed my body, I’ll deal with this kid. Otherwise, he’d always be a hidden threat."
"No, I absolutely wouldn’t dare. Even if senior is just a remnant soul now, you could easily kill me, how could I dare play any tricks." He Ling quickly clarified. Inside, he was already filled with hatred and anger. Once he found the opportunity, he must utterly destroy this remnant soul.
"Stop talking nonsense. Isn’t it easy to inquire? You have good looks now and a reputation. The old trick, forge a good relationship with a maid, and you’ll get the information, won’t you?" The great power asked impatiently.
"Yes." He Ling responded respectfully. But inside, he was even more furious. His goal in coming to Sky City was not just any maid. His target was Sky City’s Young City Lord. If he were to flirt with a maid and the Young City Lord found out, it would be over.