Yun Shenwei Baits Xiao Yan

That night, Yun Shenwei went alone to see the Xiao Family Patriarch, Xiao Zhan.

Yun Shenwei could tell that Xiao Zhan was extremely emotional this time. Whenever he mentioned Xiao Yan's performance that day, tears streamed from his eyes.

Helplessly, Yun Shenwei could only comfort him. He had long anticipated something like this; it was precisely the effect he wanted to achieve.

"For now, your son's cultivation can only be restored for three days at most. The abilities I possess are not particularly strong either, so I'm very sorry."

Yun Shenwei made it very clear. In truth, he was merely setting down bait to lure Xiao Zhan into taking the hook.

After hearing this, Xiao Zhan immediately said that it did not matter. As long as his son could completely recover his strength in the future, he would not mind even if he had to give up his position as family patriarch.

Taking the opportunity, Yun Shenwei discussed some other matters with him. Before leaving, he gave him a few assurances and told a few well-intentioned lies.

And so, that night's negotiation came to an end.

Over the next few days, Yun Shenwei sought out Xiao Yan and talked with him. Whenever they met, they embraced each other and wept bitterly.

Yun Shenwei seized the chance to tell him about Blue Planet. The reason he had come here was to obtain the ring in Xiao Yan's possession.

If he did not play the emotional card and simply used his status to suppress him, it would clearly be unreasonable, and it might not achieve the best results.

Just as Yun Shenwei had expected, Xiao Yan became very emotional upon hearing about Blue Planet and began reminiscing about how much of a loser he had been in his previous life there.

After all, Yun Shenwei and Xiao Yan were of the same age, came from the same place, and were both transmigrators, so they had plenty to talk about.

"By the way, brother, I've gotten to know you somewhat during these past few days by your side. Based on my deductions, the ring you're wearing is an ominous object. If possible, I suggest you give it to me."

Feeling that the time was right, Yun Shenwei revealed his true purpose. However, he chose his words carefully:

"To put it bluntly, your mother only had you after obtaining this ring, and it was because of this that she died after giving birth to you.

"Later, you obtained this ring and wore it every day. But haven't you noticed that ever since you got it, your cultivation has been declining continuously? This is an unlucky ring."

Yun Shenwei spoke with great sincerity.

"But this is the only keepsake my mother left me."

Xiao Yan still found it difficult to believe.

"Brother, we're both from Blue Planet. Why would I lie to you? I've lived in the Misty Cloud Sect for so many years, so my knowledge is certainly far greater than yours!

"A similar incident once happened in the Misty Cloud Sect. One disciple had a family heirloom jade pendant, but it turned out to be made of a special toxic material. That disciple's relatives all died because of that jade pendant without realizing it, and by the time it was passed down to him, he had nowhere else to turn and came to the Misty Cloud Sect.

"If one of the sect elders had not discovered it by chance, he would probably have died just like his relatives.

"So, Xiao Yan! As your fellow townsman, I have to explain this to you clearly. This thing truly is poisonous. You have to believe me."

Yun Shenwei spoke with great sincerity.

"All right! But I'm still reluctant to part with it. Whenever I see it, I think of my mother."

Xiao Yan was still hesitant.

"The set of movements I secretly taught you today is actually meant to ward off evil. But you must understand that if you keep such a thing on you, then no matter how many movements I teach you, it will be useless. You've also noticed that the set of movements I taught you can only preserve your strength for three days. If you want to survive in this world, become stronger, and allow your mother to truly rest in peace, then you should work harder instead of remaining where you are."

Yun Shenwei tried to persuade him once more. If he had not been worried about his relationship with Xiao Yan, he could probably have simply snatched it away!

"All right, I believe you. I also know that if my mother were still alive, she would definitely want me to become stronger. This is a world of the strong; the weak have no right to survive. And only once I become strong will I be qualified to remember my mother. If I remain weak, I truly have no right to miss her!"

Having lived two lives, Xiao Yan ultimately thought through the cause and effect. After weighing everything, he finally removed the ring from his hand and reluctantly handed it to Yun Shenwei.

"Good. You've finally made a wise decision. I believe your path to becoming stronger will be much faster in the future. A few days ago, I contacted Senior Gu He through a special method of voice transmission. He agreed to help you, so your future is boundless!"

At this moment, Yun Shenwei told another small lie.

In truth, he had indeed contacted the Misty Cloud Sect and had indeed sent someone to find Pill King Gu He. However, he did not reveal Xiao Yan's real condition, instead fabricating another reason and making Pill King Gu He believe it was a different illness.

Pill King Gu He was quite capable, and since he needed Yun Yun's help, he agreed.

Now, Yun Shenwei was actually the one caught in the middle, but he had no choice but to do this.

"Good! Thank you so much. If my body can truly recover, then you'll be my benefactor. If there's ever anything you need help with, just say the word."

Xiao Yan was extremely excited. He discovered that after arriving in another world, fellow townsmen truly were the most reliable people.

Over the years, he had experienced great ups and downs in the Xiao Family. When he had been high-spirited, many people had been eager to fawn over him. But once his cultivation had been lost, many others had been eager to suppress him.

The suffering of recent years had allowed him to see many people for who they truly were and understand many things. His temperament had also become much more resilient.

Perhaps this was what they meant by, "A blessing in disguise." If everything had continued going smoothly for him as before, he might have become too arrogant and unruly, only to bring great trouble upon himself and suffer major losses.

"Really? Then I'll be frank. As for this matter, it could be important or unimportant to you. It depends on whether you can accept it."

Once Yun Shenwei saw that the fish had taken the bait, he pressed the advantage, though he put on an expression of difficulty.

"What can't you say? If you can truly help me recover, then just say the word. I, Xiao Yan, would brave mountains of blades and seas of fire without hesitation!"

Xiao Yan immediately perked up upon hearing that.