Li Qiye stared at the fog and said: “Another way of finding the corpse’s location is to use celestial divination. Unfortunately, even the plane above was devoured so now, I have to go outside to indirectly calculate it.”
“Ancestor, this will be no problem for you.” Laoliu quickly flattered. [1]
Li Qiye looked at him with one eye and said: “Drop your act. Stay here and wait. I’ll be going outside to look at the momentum of the stars for direction. If the corpse comes out of the water, I will tell you the spot so that you can drag it out. After getting it, I won’t mistreat you. I only need the peerless armament, you can have the rest of the treasures.”
Laoliu hurriedly responded: “It is my honor and duty to work for you. I don’t dare to think about the rewards.”
This wasn’t a blatant lie because so many people couldn’t meet such an overlord even if they wanted to. Being an errand boy for Li Qiye was a supreme honor. The rewards didn’t matter at all.
“Stop blabbering so much.” Li Qiye slapped the back of his head and scolded: “You think I don’t know how shrewd you are? Don’t worry, I never mistreat anyone who works for me.”
This was indeed the truth. He didn’t mind that Laoliu was purposely flattering him as long as Laoliu actually contributed.
“Thank you, ancestor but just your words alone will grant me a lifetime of benefits.” Laoliu cheerfully smiled and said.
“I know, I’ll naturally put in a good word for you if I meet Qi Gong later.” Li Qiye could only smile at this crafty fella.
Laoliu was ecstatic to hear this because just Li Qiye’s words alone were worth as much as any treasure.
As a junior in his sect, to earn the recognition of their ancestor, an invincible Immortal Monarch, was the greatest fortune and glory.
Even someone with his talents and bloodline found it hard to get into his ancestor’s sight but it would be a different story if Li Qiye were to say something.
“Stay here, wait for my coordinates.” Li Qiye ordered while the guy was walking on air.
“Sure thing.” Laoliu became spirited and straightened his back while patting his chest in a rea.s.suring manner: “Do not worry, sir, this lowly one will complete your order without the slightest mistake.”
Li Qiye smiled after seeing the guy’s solo act and left.
There were many cultivators here at this ominous ground already. The majority were from the powers under Jilin, wis.h.i.+ng to find the legendary treasures or some fortune in this place.
However, there was nothing but a silent emptiness in this place, nothing like their imagination.
A few of them didn’t give up and infiltrated deeper into the area where the black fog was as thick as ink with a terrible corrosive force. The ma.s.s couldn’t withstand this so they had to give up.
Of course, there were those confident in their power and took the risk. They also saw the spring gus.h.i.+ng with black blood.
“What is that?” They were curious about the disappearing springs and talked among themselves.
Some even tried to find the source of the springs but it was too elusive and beyond their ability. Furthermore, the source was most likely at an even deeper region.
One person capable of moving even deeper inside was a youth with a golden dragon robe and a gallant temperament. Primordial energy surged and imperial laws floated around him. It looked as if a Grand Emperor was arriving.
He relied on his own strength to reach the deepest location of the ominous ground in order to find the source of the spring. Alas, there was no way of calculating its next appearance.
“Sun Shrouding Young Lord is truly mighty. That’s an imperial successor for you, surely to become someone great in the future.” Many experts outside were admiring the fact that he could enter alone.
