Yun Shenwei Hooks Xiao Yan

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

Yun Shenwei could tell that Xiao Zhan was extremely emotional this time. The moment Xiao Yan's performance that day was mentioned, tears streamed down his face.

Helplessly, Yun Shenwei could only offer comfort. In truth, he had long anticipated this outcome; that was precisely the effect he wanted.

"Right 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 sorry."

Yun Shenwei made himself very clear. He was simply casting down bait to lure Xiao Zhan into taking the hook.

After hearing this, Xiao Zhan immediately said it did not matter. As long as his son could fully recover his strength in the future, he would not care 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 a few answers and told a few well-intentioned lies.

Thus, that night's negotiations came to an end.

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

Taking advantage of the moment, Yun Shenwei quickly brought up matters concerning Blue Water Star. His reason for coming 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 Xiao Yan, it would clearly be inappropriate, and it might not achieve the best result.

Just as Yun Shenwei had expected, Xiao Yan became emotional upon hearing about Blue Water Star and began reminiscing about how much of a loser he had been back when he lived there.

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

"By the way, brother, after staying by your side these past few days, I've learned a little about you. Based on my deductions, the ring you're wearing is an ominous object. If possible, I suggest you give it to me."

Yun Shenwei felt the timing was about right and revealed his true purpose. Still, he chose his words carefully.

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

"Later, you acquired this ring and wore it every day. But haven't you noticed that it was precisely because you had this ring that your cultivation kept declining? This is an unlucky ring."

Yun Shenwei spoke with utter sincerity.

"But it's the only keepsake my mother left me."

Xiao Yan still found it somewhat difficult to believe.

"Brother, we're both from Blue Water Star. Would I lie to you? I've lived in the Yun Lan Sect for so many years, so my knowledge is certainly far greater than yours!

"A similar incident once happened in our Yun Lan Sect. A disciple had a family heirloom jade pendant, but it turned out to have been made from a special toxic material. That disciple's relatives all died from the pendant without knowing the truth. By the time it was passed down to him, he had nowhere else to turn and came to the Yun Lan Sect.

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

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

Yun Shenwei spoke with utter 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 was actually meant to ward off evil. But you must understand that if you keep something like this on you, then no matter how many movements I teach you, it won't help. Besides, you've seen for yourself that the set of movements I taught you can only maintain your strength for three days. If you want to survive in this world, become stronger, and let your mother truly rest in peace, then you should work harder rather than remain where you are."

Yun Shenwei tried to persuade him again. If he had not been concerned about his relationship with Xiao Yan, he could have simply snatched the ring 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 ruled by the strong; the weak have no right to survive. And only by becoming stronger will I be qualified to remember my mother. If I'm nothing but weak, then I truly have no right to miss her!"

Having lived two lives, Xiao Yan ultimately understood the chain of cause and effect. After weighing everything from every angle, 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 from now on. A few days ago, I contacted Senior Gu He using the Special Sound Transmission Method. He agreed to help you, so your future is boundless!"

At that moment, Yun Shenwei told another small lie.

In fact, he had indeed contacted the Yun Lan Sect and had indeed sent someone to find Pill King Gu He. However, he had not revealed the true condition of Xiao Yan's body. Instead, he made up another reason, 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 essentially 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 will be my benefactor. If you ever need help, just say the word."

Xiao Yan was extremely excited at that moment. He realized that after arriving in another world, only a fellow townsman could truly be relied upon.

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 flatter him. But once he lost his cultivation, many of them had been eager to suppress him instead.

The suffering of the past few 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 the so-called blessing in disguise. If everything had continued to go smoothly for him as before, he might have become too arrogant and unruly, inviting great trouble and suffering heavy 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 forward while putting on a troubled expression.

"What is there that you can't say? If you can truly help me recover, then just tell me. I, Xiao Yan, would not hesitate to climb mountains of blades or descend into seas of fire!"

Xiao Yan immediately perked up upon hearing that.