Reunion with Qi Yu, the might of the token!
Unknowing Pavilion.
On the very top floor.
An elderly man with white hair and beard was staring intently at a piece of Immortal Marrow before him.
Even in such a predicament.
He also devoted himself wholeheartedly to the things he loved.
He was none other than Master Geng, the owner of the Unknowing Island.
Even after becoming a god, he would still prefer to be called that.
Beside him.
He was a chubby little boy who wasn't particularly stocky.
It was Qi Yu.
He has lost some weight in the past few days due to hunger.
In order to obtain the formula, the Crimson Refinement True God ordered those who interrogated him and his disciple to use every means possible, including cutting off their food supply.
This is nothing to Master Geng.
After all.
He was completely immersed in his research.
He practically neglected to eat or sleep.
But for Qi Yu, that was truly torture.
Even so, Qi Yu withstood it, demonstrating his remarkable willpower.
This further illustrates the point.
This chubby boy is not nearly as bad as his appearance suggests.
Just then...
Chen Ning pushed open the door and entered.
Qi Yu was too weak to lift his head, assuming that they were just being interrogated about the formula as usual.
There's no need to look up.
But the next moment...
A fragrant aroma then wafted into his nostrils.
"Meat!"
Qi Yu's eyes lit up instantly.
He quickly raised his head.
Upon seeing Chen Ning's handsome face, his gaze then shifted downwards and landed on the roasted meat that Chen Ning was carrying.
That was a whole roasted lamb leg.
As he stuffed a roasted lamb leg into his mouth, he pointed at the Heaven Character Token at Chen Ning's waist and mumbled, "You... you've succeeded?"
"Um."
Chen Ning nodded.
From the moment I arrived on the island until now, that "Heaven Character Token" has been hanging on my waist.
That is why.
Many things don't need much explanation.
Those who know, know.
That's why I was able to get here so easily and meet Qi Yu.
Aren't you going to introduce me to your master?
Chen Ning turned his gaze to the old man who was focused on the task at hand.
"Don't worry about him. My master often enters this state of concentration, and you can't wake him up no matter how hard you try. He'll have to wait until he comes out of this state on his own."
"What an extraordinary person."
Chen Ning couldn't help but praise it.
The incident stemmed from the Divine Spark Fruit created by Master Geng. Given such a great creation, it's not surprising that he had some eccentricities.
I have now stepped into this vortex.
It's hard to say whether it's a blessing or a curse.
But in any case, a path has been forged.
"What did the Yutian True God say? Did he let you take over Unknowing Island?"
"Yes, but I'm afraid it won't be so easy for me to take over Unknowing Island. It seems that Crimson Refinement True God has no intention of letting go."
"He's not important. You can bring up the Yutian True God; he won't dare to stop you. But I'm afraid he might send his subordinates to sabotage you beforehand."
Qi Yu had already devoured a leg of lamb in the blink of an eye. He wiped his mouth and said, "In short, you have to do this first thing perfectly. You have to prove your ability to the Yutian True God."
What should I do next?
Chen Ning looked at Qi Yu and asked.
The Southern Territory was unfamiliar to everyone and everyone.
That's not accurate either.
He was unfamiliar with any place.
Just as Qi Yu said, the reason why the Yutian True God was willing to use him was because he valued his clean background.
Regarding the situation in the Southern Territory.
Qi Yu knows best.
Asking him about his next plans is a safer approach.
Qi Yu, however, had a vacant look in his eyes and a pale face, staring at Chen Ning with a hesitant expression.
Chen Ning was taken aback, and said uncertainly, "Really? You can't be helpless either? You're a native of the Southern Territory, you came up with this plan, and now you're at a loss?"
"No, there is a way, but what I meant was, you came in to see me with only one leg of lamb? That's not enough to fill you up!"
Qi Yu stared longingly at Chen Ning.
They were hoping he would take out some more food from his spatial ring.
Chen Ning shook his head helplessly. "That's all. We came in a hurry, there wasn't time to prepare anything. If you want to eat, go out and eat yourself."
"Still asking me? Brother Chen, aren't you quite resourceful? You've already decided to let my master and me go."
"At most, I can only grant you a certain degree of freedom by relying on the token given to me by the Yutian True God, limited to the Unknowing Island."
That's enough.
Qi Yu couldn't wait to go out for a big meal.
Just as Chen Ning and his companion were preparing to leave.
Master Geng, who had been focused intently, suddenly spoke up, "To turn this danger into safety, we must first deal with Zhu Taichong. Zhu Taichong is cunning and shrewd; we must use his strength against him!"
After saying that.
Master Geng continued to study the Immortal Marrow before him.
Chen Ning's eyes brightened slightly, and then he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Master Geng: "Thank you for your guidance, senior."
There was no response.
Chen Ning then asked, "Isn't Senior coming out with us?"
There has still been no response.
Qi Yu said, "My master doesn't want to go out. For him, nothing is more important than the Dao he is dedicated to studying. Let him stay here."
That's all.
Chen Ning nodded as well.
They then left the Unknowing Pavilion together with Qi Yu.
I just left the Unknowing Pavilion.
It was then noticed by Zhu Taichong and his three companions standing in front of the door.
The Crimson Refinement True God was no longer present at this time.
I think so.
He's back to working behind the scenes again.
Upon seeing the two, the Mad God said expressionlessly, "Qi Yu cannot leave the Unknowing Pavilion; this is the will of the Crimson Refinement True God."
Chen Ning asked with a smile, "Is the Crimson Refinement True God perhaps greater than the Yutian True God?"
Of course not.
The Mad God remained expressionless. "But in the Southern Territory, we only act according to the orders of the Crimson Refinement True God."
Do you recognize this?
Chen Ning pointed to the Heaven Character Token at his waist.
The Mad God, "Of course I recognize it. This is Heaven Character Token bestowed by the Yutian True God."
"Since you recognize him, why don't you get out of the way? Do you think even a Lower God like yourself dares to disrespect the Heaven Character Token?"
Chen Ning feigned puzzlement and said, "Really, I need to go back and ask the Yutian True God properly. This token he bestowed upon me seems to be useless. In the Southern Territory, even a Lower God dares to disobey me."
"I wouldn't dare."
The Mad God lowered his head.
But deep resentment lingered in his heart.
"Mad God, since young friend Chen has come carrying the Heaven Character Token, he must be working for the Yutian True God. Since he is working for the Lord, he must know his place, so please don't stop him." Zhu Taichong coughed and spoke calmly.
Chen Ning looked at Zhu Taichong and smiled, "Senior Zhu is truly sensible. Thank you."
Zhu Taichong smiled and said, "Young friend Chen, we've made a compromise. Please don't put us in a difficult position with the Crimson Refinement True God. Qi Yu ultimately cannot leave Unknowing Island."
"Of course, I'll know what I'm doing."
Chen Ning's gaze fell on the Mad God's face again, and he asked, "This time, can I take him away?"
The Mad God remained silent, gritting his teeth.
Chen Ning smiled faintly and walked away into the distance with Qi Yu, one after the other.
"Brother Zhu, are we just supposed to stand by and watch this kid get so arrogant?"
The Mad God found it hard to swallow this insult.
Zhu Taichong stroked his beard and said, "It's good to let him enjoy his success at such a young age, but this is the Southern Territory, our territory. Besides, the lord has no intention of handing over Unknowing Island to him so easily. The real show has only just begun."