Sage of Humanity
Chapter 920 - 918: The Unique Treasure for Winning People's Hearts

Speaking of which, before Lu Ye came to Cangyan Mountain Pass, it often happened that there was no governor here.

Because Nian Yuexian couldn't stay here all the time.

She would go to Gushan City every now and then, and during those times, Cangyan Mountain Pass was equally deserted.

So no matter what, the likelihood of Cangyan Mountain Pass being overtaken is low, unless the Ten Thousand Demons Ridge gets ready to raise its troops.

Swift journey onward.

An hour later, Lu Ye strained his ocular power to gaze ahead: "Master, we are almost there. Soon, I will go and make contact with that person. You need not say anything."

"Alright."

Nian Yuexian replied, descending downward.

Lu Ye left a Pseudo-Might Spirit Rune on her once more, concealing her Divine Sea Realm aura.

"Master, do you have a mask?" Lu Ye asked.

The aura can be concealed by Pseudo-Might, but appearance can only be covered with a mask. Of course, if Nian Yuexian had any artifact that could disguise appearance, that would be even better.

"I do." Nian Yuexian nodded.

One never hits the road without a mask; it's a necessity for covert endeavors. In the Heaven's Augury treasure vault and House of Heaven's Augury, the hottest items are none other than elixir pills and spiritual artifacts, besides which, masks are consistently top sellers.

"Then act appropriately later." Lu Ye advised, turning to the agreed location.

After Lu Ye had left, Nian Yuexian turned over her palm, revealing a visibly aged mask.

Looking at this mask, her mind involuntarily conjured up some distant memories.

She had worn this mask before, done many things unknown to others...

Recalling some amusing matters, Nian Yuexian's lips slightly curled.

Northeast of Gushan City, about 30 miles away.

Lu Ye arrived at this spot with the mask on, without deliberately hiding his whereabouts.

However, in terms of cultivation, he only revealed True Lake Level 1, evidently using the Pseudo-Might Spirit Runes to enhance himself. Though this rune provides no aid in combat, it has one advantage: as long as one doesn't infuse spirit force within, maintaining it consumes little.

Lu Ye merely disguised his cultivation from Level 3 to Level 1, so maintaining the spirit rune was easy for him.

He mainly considered that uploading two small levels in such a short period might seem shocking, potentially startling Ying Wuji. A bit of restraint is safer.

The terrain here is a woodland, not densely packed. Lu Ye stood atop a large tree's crown, scanning with his gaze, yet didn't find Ying Wuji's figure.

Such a situation implies either Ying Wuji hasn't arrived or has hidden upon arrival.

Lu Ye felt the latter was more likely!

He quietly activated his Mental Consciousness to probe the surroundings but found nothing notable.

He wasn't rushed, simply standing there impatiently.

If Ying Wuji truly came, he would have definitely noticed him.

Indeed, after roughly a tea's time, upon probing with Mental Consciousness once more, Lu Ye saw a faint presence about 100 yards away.

Ying Wuji had suffered from Lu Ye previously, so he knew Lu Ye's sensing was far stronger than ordinary cultivators; hence, he dared not be too close.

A hundred-yard distance, as he thought, should be safely far, Lu Yiye wouldn't possibly spot him.

He didn't even dare glance towards Lu Ye's location, fearing his gaze would incite Lu Ye's alertness, quietly lying low.

He had considered ignoring Lu Ye entirely because he knew anything related to Lu Ye would mean trouble.

But he feared Lu Ye might stir chaos in Gushan City, making it hard to clear his name.

With such complex feelings, he arrived here at the agreed time...

Resolutely, he thought no matter what Lu Yiye wanted him to do, he'd refuse emphatically and sever ties completely, never crossing paths in this life.

With this decision made, Ying Wuji felt a sudden ease.

Then unexpectedly saw Lu Ye shift, flying towards him, and...

Directly landed three yards away, staring in his direction.

Exposed? Impossible!

Deep within Ying Wuji, waves of turmoil, though reluctant to admit, Lu Ye's sight was indeed where he hid.

How could he be exposed?

No exposure!

Just a coincidence!

While thinking this, Lu Ye suddenly spoke: "Let's go!"

Three breaths later, Ying Wuji released his cloaked state, revealing himself firmly: "Lu Yiye, I didn't come to agree with anything, just to tell you something..."

"You won't be required to do anything difficult on this trip. Here, you might need this in the future."

"What is it?" Ying Wuji asked instinctively after receiving but quickly realized: "Did you hear me talking?"

"Three drops of Soul Cleansing Water!"

Ying Wuji suddenly fell silent, almost doubting his ears. Looking into Lu Ye's serious eyes, he confirmed he hadn't misheard, quickly opening the jade vial Lu Ye had just given him, inspecting it carefully.

His face showed a look of shock!

It really was Soul Cleansing Water!

Although he had never seen the real Soul Cleansing Water, he had at least heard elders speak of such a divine object. All the rumors he'd heard perfectly matched the item in his hand.

"Consider it your reward for this trip," Lu Ye added.

Just as he told Qian Wudang, if you want a horse to run, you always have to let the horse eat its fill.

Ying Wuji's attitude toward him was something Lu Ye could easily guess, and if he wanted him to sincerely handle matters, mere threats were meaningless. A mix of stick and honey was the best strategy.

He could offer three drops of Soul Cleansing Water to Shen Xiaomao, so what was it for Ying Wuji?

After a moment of silence, Ying Wuji made a decision, carefully putting away the jade vial with the Soul Cleansing Water, and gestured to Lu Ye: "Let's go!"

With Shen Xiaomao in the past and now Ying Wuji, Soul Cleansing Water indeed seemed the perfect treasure to win people over.

But Lu Ye remained motionless.

"Is there something else?" Ying Wuji asked, puzzled.

"Don't you need to request leave?" Lu Ye asked.

Ying Wuji looked embarrassed: "I've already requested leave... But let me make it clear first, this time, no matter what you do, if anything crosses my bottom line, I will withdraw at any moment. Besides, I'm helping you this time not because of the Soul Cleansing Water. No matter what, you saved my life on the Unparalleled Continent, more than once. Although I'm a Ghost Cultivator, I repay kindness!"

He spoke with righteousness, leaving Lu Ye nodding continually, then pointing at his battlefield marking, flicking his finger, allowing a blue light to float towards Ying Wuji.

Ying Wuji immediately covered his battlefield marking in alarm: "What...what are you doing?"

"Add a marking imprint, making it easier for you to repay your debt in the future."

Ying Wuji's face turned bitter.

The two of them hadn't previously added marking imprints to each other's battlefield markings, so whenever Lu Ye needed to contact him, he had to let Shen Xiaomao act as the intermediary. But if a marking imprint was added, Lu Ye could contact him anytime, anywhere.

This kind of thing...

Ying Wuji was about to refuse but noticed Lu Ye's fingers gently rubbing the knife handle.

This guy wants to knife me again!

Given the disparity in power, Ying Wuji could only release his hand, letting the blue light fall into his battlefield marking.

Lu Ye tested sending a message to Ying Wuji, confirming the marking imprint had been successfully added, then called out: "Let's go."

Ying Wuji followed with heavy steps.

A short while later, following Lu Ye, Ying Wuji looked ahead and saw Nian Yuexian wearing a mask, and frowned: "Why is there another person? Who is she?"

Following Lu Ye was ultimately not a glorious thing, and if possible, he didn't want a third person to know.

Who would've thought that there's already someone waiting here, moreover, a female cultivator.

This put Lu Ye in a quandary; he hadn't thought about how to introduce Nian Yuexian or their relationship to Ying Wuji beforehand.

He was about to warn Ying Wuji not to ask unnecessary questions when Nian Yuexian proactively approached, enthusiastically calling out, "Senior Brother!"

Lu Ye stumbled, almost falling from the air.

Ying Wuji quickly supported him, entirely puzzled: "What are you doing?"

"Recently, my cultivation has hit a snag..." Lu Ye casually explained.

What kind of fellow is "Senior Brother"? He never expected Nian Yuexian would call him that, and with a tone... that Nian Yuexian shouldn't have.

Since arriving at the Cangyan Mountain Pass, his impression of Nian Yuexian was always cold and minimally worded, not someone who should be bubbly and sweetly addressing others as "Senior Brother."

When she came closer, a fragrant breeze greeted him, and Nian Yuexian glanced over Ying Wuji, saying: "Senior Brother, this is the friend with great Divine Skills you mentioned, truly remarkable in presence."

"Uh...yes, it's him." Lu Ye was extremely uneasy.

If he hadn't been sure Nian Yuexian would be waiting for him here, he would've doubted whether the person in front of him was really Nian Yuexian.

Not only had her voice changed to being crisp and sweet, but Lu Ye could also see Nian Yuexian's eyes curved beneath the mask.

She was even smiling while talking...

Ying Wuji was flattered, never expecting that Lu Yiye would view him so highly when speaking behind his back. He immediately straightened his chest, cupped his fists: "Ying Wuji!"

Though he couldn't see the woman's appearance clearly, just from her voice and figure, she was undoubtedly a rare beauty.

Being complimented by a beauty always lifts one's mood.

Some of his dissatisfaction with Lu Ye also dissipated significantly.

However... this woman seemed fairly intimate with Lu Yiye, probably quite close, possibly even Lu Ye's romantic partner!

The saying "a friend's wife..."

Bah, it seems he and Lu Yiye haven't reached the level of friends, but regardless, he had no inappropriate thoughts about the woman in front; she was part of the Haotian Alliance, after all.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Ying." Nian Yuexian elegantly bowed, "Senior Brother Ying can call me Water Fairy."

"Water Fairy Junior Sister indeed lives up to her name." He turned to Lu Ye: "Lu... Brother, you really are fortunate."

Lu Ye forced a smile that was harder than crying: "Hehe."