"What the hell did you realize? Are we really going to complete the mission?"
In a desolate place, Chen Xiao gazed into the distance as though he had thought of something, standing there and muttering to himself.
Gu Yuan was slightly taken aback.
What, weren't you going to complete the mission?
"What else?"
Gu Yuan asked in return.
Then Chen Xiao's expression turned somewhat strange, and his voice grew faint.
"But in the novels, they always get lucky opportunities, become invincible across the world, and roam around everywhere."
Though Chen Xiao spoke softly, Gu Yuan still heard him clearly.
Well, damn.
He had not expected cultivation in this world to be so advanced—and its novels just as advanced. They even had cultivation novels now, huh?
Did you really take me for some old grandpa?
"How about I possess you, then head straight to your little wife's family and slaughter everyone?"
"Can we?"
"Of course not."
Gu Yuan took a sip of tea and spoke slowly.
That was not worth it at all.
If you spread my teachings throughout the Myriad Worlds, maybe I'd even help you snatch your wife back.
I haven't even recouped my early investment, and you're already dreaming big.
You worked so hard at cultivating before that I thought you were the diligent type.
He grumbled inwardly, but Gu Yuan did not say any of it aloud.
"Everything has its cause and effect. Sometimes, solving things yourself is not a bad thing."
Cause and effect?
Hearing those words, Chen Xiao seemed to gain some insight.
Then, right under Gu Yuan's nose, he sat cross-legged on the ground.
"I understand!"
Yes, it seemed he had understood again!
It had to be said that Chen Xiao's comprehension was genuinely quite good. He had somehow gained insight before, and now