A Word of Warning, a Treasure to Retrieve

Inside the hall.

Chen Ning has already left.

The members of "So Close Yet Worlds Apart, Yet Far Apart" were not in a hurry to leave.

The main conference is over, but there are still smaller meetings to be held for these people who haven't seen each other for a long time.

At this moment, everyone's gaze fell on Sui Qingshan.

"Brother Sui, tell me, what did you discover?"

Bai Ziyu spoke with a half-smile.

Sui Qingshan continued to casually trim his nails with the small file in his hand, saying, "Just like everyone else... The leader is very courageous, and his talent is also amazing."

"Hey Sui, if you're so obsequious to the new leader, who would believe you if you hadn't discovered something?"

Ding Erliang curled his lip, looking completely disbelieving.

That's right.

This was something that everyone present found strange.

If Sui Qingshan had only offered a few words of flattery, that would have been normal. What's strange is that the method he finally proposed seemed to be beneficial to both parties.

But there is a clear preference for the leader.

That's a pretty direct way of flattering me!

"Nalan, what did you discover about the leader you first contacted?"

Bai Ziyu knew that if Sui Qingshan was unwilling to talk, forcing him would be useless.

So he turned to ask Nalan Yao.

"The old leader said that our new leader is unparalleled, and that is indeed true. The leader's musical realm has already surpassed the Above the Great Dao."

"Oh? So, does that mean I'm the same as you?"

Ding Erliang was also somewhat surprised.

Bai Ziyu laughed and said, "The leader's cultivation is still weak. He only has the realm of music, which is nothing special."

Nalan Yao's beautiful eyes flickered slightly, and she said, "But the leader doesn't only specialize in Dao of Music, which is terrifying..."

"Old Man Yang, what do you think?"

Bai Ziyu looked at the Old Man Yang with a smile again.

"Old man, I owe my benefactor a life, so naturally I must protect this child. One should never forget kindness," the Old Man Yang said in a hoarse voice.

"Well said... But who among us hasn't received the old leader's favor?"

Bai Ziyu smiled and rubbed his temples.

Then.

He looked at everyone one by one and whispered, "Do you... really believe that the leader has a way to become a god? Haven't you ever suspected that the old leader is just playing us?"

These words were spoken.

The expressions on everyone's faces changed slightly.

If there were any doubts, how could there not have been?

But it's better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn't.

Moreover, the old leader has already become a god, which makes it even more credible.

The atmosphere fell silent again.

"Okay, never mind."

After a long pause, Bai Ziyu dusted off his clothes and said, "Six things... that's really troublesome. I wonder when the leader will be able to come up with a solution..."

Ding Erliang raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Actually, six things aren't that many. The leader is new here and will likely encounter many dangers. Even if there aren't any dangers, the few of us... can't we deliberately create some? When that happens, that's when the leader will need us the most!"

These words were spoken.

The expressions on everyone's faces varied.

Nalan Yao and Bai Ziyu, in particular, have both developed some clever and shrewd minds.

Just a heads-up.

At this moment.

Sui Qingshan, dressed in a green robe, suddenly spoke.

Everyone pricked up their ears.

Sui Qingshan slowly spoke, "You can continue to despise the leader, and you can continue to do as you please, but there is one thing you must remember..."

Under everyone's gaze, Sui Qingshan looked quite pleased. "Don't go too far! Otherwise, I'll have to personally collect everyone's corpses..."

When he said this...

He even had some expectations.

After that day.

Of the few people who arrived So Close Yet Worlds Apart after, only Old Man Yang stayed behind, saying he wanted to stay by Chen Ning's side to protect him.

The rest of the people left on their own.

They will appear only when Chen Ning gives the order.

Then.

Chen Ning settled down temporarily in the city lord's mansion.

Time suddenly became urgent again.

He needs to mature quickly.

Otherwise, once those guys finish doing their tasks, it will become a huge problem.

At this moment.

There was a knock on the door.

The Old Man Yang's voice came from outside the door. "Chief, your subordinate requests an audience."

"Come in."

Chen Ning said softly.

Immediately.

The door opened, and the Old Man Yang walked in step by step.

He bowed deeply and respectfully. "Chief, have I disturbed your rest?"

"Elder Yang, there's no need to be so polite. You are an elder, and I am already very grateful that you have stayed to protect me."

"What are you saying, Chief? I'm only alive today because of the kindness of the previous Chief. Naturally, I must stay by your side and obey your orders."

Old Man Yang continued, "Chief, I've come today to take you somewhere."

"Oh?"

Chen Ning raised his eyebrows and asked, "Where is Elder Yang taking me?"

"Now that the leader has met everyone, he naturally knows that they are not easy to deal with. Without absolute power, he will always be at their mercy."

"The place I'm taking the leader to isn't far; it's the Star King Domain."

"Royal Domain?"

"That's right. The Nebula Continent has many regions, but the Star King Domain is the absolute center, teeming with powerful individuals and home to top-tier Aristocratic Clan."

The Old Man Yang slowly said, "I brought the leader on that journey just to retrieve one thing. That thing is a treasure of the Star King Domain, which can help the leader's cultivation!"

"Is this the thing that Elder Yang wanted to do for me on his own initiative?"

"That's not it, it's just a small token of my appreciation."

"Thank you very much, Elder Yang."

Chen Ning felt a warmth in his heart.

I never expected that Elder Yang would be so considerate of me.

He is truly a rare and kind-hearted person.

"But Elder Yang, since you say that the Star King Domain is full of powerful experts, is it really possible to obtain that supreme treasure?"

Chen Ning asked again.

"Don't worry, leader. That thing originally belonged to this old man. I'm sure he'll give me face."

"Alright, when shall we depart?"

"The sooner the better."

At this moment.

Nalan Yao's graceful figure also walked in from the doorway, and she asked with a charming smile, "Elder Yang, where are you taking the champion?"

"Old man, I'm taking the leader to retrieve a treasure."

"Do you want the treasure, or do you want to show your loyalty and thus keep the method to godhood for yourself?"

"Little girl, don't look down on people!"

"I don't care, wherever my husband goes, I will go."

"Whatever."

After finishing speaking, the Old Man Yang bowed to Chen Ning and said, "Chief, come find me shortly, and we will set off immediately."

He then left on his own.

Only Chen Ning and Nalan Yao remained in the room.

Chen Ning, however, regained his wariness towards her.

This woman's scheming is on par with that of Ding Erliang, Sui Qingshan, and Bai Ziyu.

"My husband..."

Nalan Yao looked at Chen Ning with her beautiful eyes and said, "If my husband is willing, please tell me the method to become a Yao'er now. Yao'er will cherish you dearly."

Chen Ning smiled and said, "As the champion, how could I show favoritism?"

"Very well, then is there anything my husband needs me to do for Yao'er?"

No at the moment.

"Alright, no rush. You can think about it slowly while Yao'er accompanies you on your journey."