hotmtlnovel Chapter 43 Feeling Like a Thorn in My Back
Chapter 43 Feeling Like a Thorn in My Back
The Xuan Gu Old Demon in the corner also had a sudden change in expression.
Unlike Han Li's worried expression, Xuan Gu's expression was almost distorted at that moment, his eyes flashing with a bloodthirsty and insane killing intent, as if he wanted to devour Ji Yin alive.
But he was, after all, an old fox who had lived for over a thousand years, with extremely deep cunning. The ferocious look on his face only flashed for a moment before receding like the tide, returning him to a desolate and indifferent appearance, which was not noticed by Ji Yin.
At this moment, Ji Yin entered the hall, his gaze sweeping across the entire room like a hawk's! Then his gaze lingered on Han Li.
When the gaze fell on Han Li, Han Li felt as if he were being stared at by a venomous snake, as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and his hair stood on end.
Although he appeared calm on the surface, he was actually extremely anxious inside!
But Han Li was immediately taken aback, because after Ji Yin saw his face clearly, a hint of undisguised surprise appeared on his face.
Although he quickly concealed his expression, Han Li had already seen it clearly.
"The Old Demon Jiyin, he recognized me. Why does he look like he's struck gold? This is extremely troublesome." Han Li was puzzled by the surprise in Jiyin's eyes, but it was clear that Jiyin had his eye on him.
When the Xuan Gu Venerable saw this scene clearly, he was also taken aback. Then, after his eyes darted around a few times, he lowered his head and fell into deep thought.
He then transmitted his voice to Han Li, saying, "Kid, you're in trouble. You've been targeted by Ji Yin. Even if you want to leave now, it's too late!"
Xuan Gu's voice transmission was laced with a light laugh, revealing a hint of schadenfreude towards Han Li.
Han Li's face remained ashen, and he coldly retorted, "If this Patriarch of Extreme Yin knew that his 'benefactor' was here, he would surely be very happy to reminisce about our master-disciple relationship."
Upon hearing Han Li's threatening words, Xuan Gu clenched his right fist, his knuckles cracking, and said fiercely, "You dare threaten me!"
Han Li simply replied, "This junior has no intention of offending you. However, if my life is in danger and I accidentally say something that drags you into this, I hope you will forgive me."
Han Li had not forgotten that Xuan Gu had taken away his avatar.
Han Li wouldn't let him get away with gloating over his current predicament; he wasn't someone to be trifled with.
At this moment, Ji Yin composed himself and saw the elderly scholar and the beautiful woman.
After a slight pause, he concealed the cold glint in his eyes and greeted the two men with a warm smile, saying, "I didn't expect Brother Qing from Nanhe Island and Madam Wen from Baibi Mountain to be here as well. I am truly sorry for my rudeness; I have needed your help these past few days!"
Lady Wen seemed not to hear, and continued wiping the sword in her hand.
Qingyi Jushi seemed flattered and said, "I dare not accept such praise. Your Jiyin Island is a large and prosperous place with a thriving business. Even the Star Palace dares not interfere. I am not worthy of your esteem."
Qingyi joked with Jiyin, then said, "However, I heard that Manhuzi also obtained a fragment of the Void Heaven Map as a gift from someone else, and he will probably arrive here soon. When that time comes, we old folks might really have to get together again."
The old man gently put down the bamboo slip in his hand and said with a forced smile.
"Is the Bearded Man coming too?" The Yin God's expression stiffened, seemingly extremely wary of this person.
"Yes!" Qing Yi slowly put down the bamboo scroll, his tone meaningful. "I heard that his lifespan is almost up. I guess he wants to go to the Void Heaven Palace to find some Longevity Fruits to refine a few Longevity Pills. Hopefully, he can live another fifty or sixty years."
The conversation between Qingyi Jushi and Jiyin Laozu was not subject to any soundproofing, and every word was clearly heard by everyone present.
The cultivators present all paled upon hearing that Barbarian Beard was coming.
After all, the Bearded Man was a formidable demon in the Chaotic Star Sea, and his "Heaven-Supporting Demon Art" was known as the number one defensive demon art in the Chaotic Star Sea. His strength was among the best except for the four great cultivators, and he was on par with the Grand Elder of the Star Palace, Jin Kui, and others.
Besides the Nascent Soul cultivators, the Core Formation cultivators present felt even more threatened upon hearing that this fiend was coming.
After listening to their conversation, Han Li couldn't help but take a deep breath.
Although it was only a few short sentences, he learned a lot of useful information.
Judging from what Ji Yin and the other two said, it seemed that a Nascent Soul stage expert was coming, and this person was someone they were extremely wary of.
At the same time, Han Li gained a clearer understanding of the value of the treasures in the Void Heaven Palace.
The ancient texts he consulted contained very little information about the treasures within the Void Heaven Palace; they were quite superficial.
The fact that there were spiritual medicines that could prolong lifespans within the Void Heaven Palace was truly unbelievable to Han Li!
No wonder the Void Heaven Palace is known as the number one secret realm in the Chaotic Star Sea. For countless years, it has attracted Nascent Soul experts from the Chaotic Star Sea to gather here.
While pondering the information he had just learned, Han Li wondered whether he should really agree to cooperate with Xuan Gu.
Although there are many treasures in this Void Heaven Palace, there are also bound to be many dangers.
The strange expression on Ji Yin's face just now sent chills down his spine. He wondered what kind of trick the other party was up to. Perhaps it would be wise to leave immediately and ignore what was going on here!
However, as Xuan Gu just said, this place can only be entered once every three hundred years. If he retreats now, he may never have this opportunity again.
Perhaps there's an opportunity here that will allow him to form his Nascent Soul. For a moment, Han Li hesitated again.
Just as Han Li was hesitating, he heard the words of someone he never expected.
"Fellow Daoist Han, I didn't expect you to come to the Void Heaven Palace as well. If I had known that you also had a fragment of the Void Heaven Map, I would have invited you to come along."
The person transmitting the message was Wen Tianren, who was in the corner.
Han Li was startled and looked sharply towards the corner. He saw a pale-faced scholar looking at him with a smile. The scholar had delicate features and a gentle demeanor. Han Li thought to himself that Wen Tianren had used a secret technique to disguise himself.
Han Li was surprised that Wen Tianren's disguise was so well concealed, and at the same time, he wondered how powerful his divine sense was, that even a group of Nascent Soul cultivators could not see through it.
Although he didn't know what Wen Tianren meant by contacting him telepathically, Han Li was pleasantly surprised.
After all, Ji Yin's behavior just now clearly showed that he was targeting him. If he were with Wen Tianren, then with his strength, the two of them working together wouldn't be unable to escape.
Furthermore, it was Wen Tianren who killed Wu Chou, the grandson of Ji Yin, thus depriving him of his possession and incarnation. If Wen Tianren were exposed, Ji Yin's attention would definitely be drawn to him, and he could escape in the chaos.
Han Li transmitted his voice towards Wen Tianren, saying in a warm tone, "Brother Xiao? I really didn't know that you also had a fragment of the Void Heaven Map. Otherwise, as elders of the Myriad Sounds Sect, why wouldn't we travel together? I am overjoyed to meet Fellow Daoist Xiao here."
Wen Tianren chuckled, knowing that Han Li was just being polite.