"Master, I'm so glad you're alright!"
Upon seeing Zhao Qinglian's mental projection, Mei Xiaoyao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but her voice was tinged with dissatisfaction as she said, "Exactly! Could you contact me sooner next time? All that heartfelt emotion was wasted after I'd already finished wailing. What a pity!"
Zhao Qinglian: "..."
He's still my beloved student!
Ignoring Mei Xiaoyao's playful remarks, Zhao Qinglian thought for a moment and instructed, " The All Saints Manor will definitely be under martial law for the foreseeable future. Be careful to conceal your identity and abandon all actions. I will find an opportunity as soon as possible to take you away from the Myriad Saints Ancient Star."
Upon hearing this, Mei Xiaoyao also became serious and asked, "Is there no Heavenly Fate Origin Qi in the All Saints Manor?"
"No, there are seven portions."
"Master, you're not going to keep it?"
Let's find another opportunity.
Zhao Qinglian shook her head and said, " The All Saints Manor possesses combat power at the True God level, so a direct assault is basically not an option."
"If we use strategy, I can't leave!"
Mei Xiaoyao knew the importance of the Heavenly Fate Origin Qi to Zhao Qinglian.
Zhao Qinglian resolutely refused. "No!"
"There are third-party forces involved in the All Saints Manor. Staying here any longer will put you in great danger. I even suspect you've already been exposed!"
Zhao Qinglian recalled the various unusual phenomena that had occurred during the previous battle.
"Exposure? Impossible!"
Mei Xiaoyao didn't believe it, saying, "I don't follow the original path of cultivation. Although my combat strength isn't strong, I'm good at concealing my aura. Plus, with the enhancement tools you gave me, even if True God examines me repeatedly, it's hard for them to detect anything!"
I will be very careful!
Mei Xiaoyao has a somewhat eccentric personality, but she has deep feelings for her master and wants to help him as much as possible.
Zhao Qinglian's eyes flickered as she hesitated. She did indeed need the Heavenly Fate Origin Qi, but after some thought, she decided to refuse, unwilling to let Mei Xiaoyao take the risk.
Just then, a hoarse mental transmission interrupted the master and disciple's private conversation.
"So that's why the concealment techniques are so profound. What ancient cultivation system is behind it?"
The speaker was a man in black robes, whose presence was forcibly projected into Mei Xiaoyao's mind. His body was shrouded in a large black robe, making it impossible to discern his specific appearance, but the voice he spoke was unusually aged.
"Who?!"
Mei Xiaoyao's heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but panic. She subconsciously tried to break the connection with Zhao Qinglian, but at this moment, the man in black robes raised a hand and pointed in the air. A profound spiritual power swept out and entered Mei Xiaoyao's soul, instantly calming her down.
"Little girl, don't be too nervous. If I truly intended to kill you, you would already be dead."
A dry laugh came from inside the black robe.
"Who are you?"
Mei Xiaoyao, as if facing a formidable enemy, questioned him again.
The man in black shrugged, his gaze falling on Zhao Qinglian beside him, a hint of mockery in his eyes, and said, "Didn't your master already say that?"
Zhao Qinglian narrowed her eyes slightly, her tone devoid of humor, and said coldly, "You were the one who impersonated the Blood Rain King back then!"
She had a premonition that the five treasure vaults of the All Saints Manor that had attacked the man in black robes before, including herself and more than thirty other demons, had all become stepping stones for the man in black robes before her.
"Don't be so murderous."
Ning Chuan, hidden in his black robe, smiled faintly and said, "Treasure Vault No. 3 was empty to begin with, so don't blame me. In a way, I saved you a lot of time!"
"The key point is that if I hadn't shattered the formation of the Myriad Saints Ancient Star, the Azure King might not have been able to leave the All Saints Manor alive!"
Ning Chuan spoke in a calm and unhurried tone.
Mei Xiaoyao, puzzled, asked, "Wasn't I the one who destroyed the formation?"
Ning Chuan glanced at her and said frankly, "Your pace is a bit slow, so I've sped things up for you. No need to thank me, little girl."
The words were finished.
This caused quite a stir in the hearts of both the master and his apprentice.
To secretly disrupt a formation without being detected is extremely difficult, and Mei Xiaoyao's ability to do so is entirely due to her unique cultivation system.
To achieve this through sheer power is virtually impossible for anyone below the level of True God.
Zhao Qinglian suppressed her agitation, her face expressionless, and coldly asked, "What do you want to do?"
"Seeking cooperation."
Ning Chuan didn't hide his purpose too much, saying, "I want to join forces with the Azure King and other demons on the Universe Blacklist to attack the All Saints Manor again, kill Yin Xuan, and seize the artifact of World Annihilation."
Zhao Qinglian revealed a cold smile and said, " The World Annihilation can unleash destructive power at the True God level, how can you possibly seize it?!"
Ning Chuan's tone remained calm as he said indifferently, "Since I've sought cooperation with you, Azure King, I must have a way to resolve this. I'm not crazy; I'm not going to court death."
"Then why did you ask my master for help?!"
Mei Xiaoyao sneered, seemingly trying to provoke Ning Chuan, and mocked, "You can already fight against True God, do you still need the help of a top-tier King and Marquis?!"
A meaningful laugh came from within the black robe. "Little girl, "Ning Chuan said, " World Annihilation isn't difficult, but the Myriad Stars Divine Kingdom behind the All Saints Manor, or rather, the Yin Star that was destroyed back then, is still a big problem!"
"Some of the forces I can utilize cannot be openly displayed."
Ning Chuan had thought it through: if he chose to cooperate with the devil, his identity would definitely have to be revealed.
He planned to disguise himself as the spokesperson for some ancient and powerful figure.
Firstly, it can have a deterrent effect on the villains, including Zhao Qinglian, and can facilitate better cooperation.
Secondly, an extra layer of disguise makes it easier for him to conceal his true identity.
Zhao Qinglian's eyes flickered, and she asked directly, "What can I get out of this?"
Whether she wants to cooperate or not, she can't refuse right now. Mei Xiaoyao has already been exposed, and she needs to appease her.
"I can leave the treasure vault of the All Saints Manor without taking a single penny!" Ning Chuan smiled, roughly guessing Zhao Qinglian's thoughts, and said, "I will help you seize the Heavenly Fate Origin Qi you desire, ensuring you receive all seven portions!"
At this point, Ning Chuan paused, then released his bait, saying, "However, if you want to use the Heavenly Fate Origin Qi to conceal the secrets of Heaven, you can choose to trade with me. I can give you something even more effective!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Qinglian's heart was stirred once again.
Mei Xiaoyao thought for a moment, then suddenly scoffed and said, "Don't try to paint a rosy picture for my master. Before you talk big, at least think it through carefully. The Heavenly Fate Origin Qi is derived from the Origin of the Great Dao of Heavenly Fate, involving Immortal beings. Even True God who focuses on the path of destiny would find it difficult to see through its concealment!"
Ning Chuan offered no further explanation, simply saying, "Whether it's true or false, your master will find out in a few days."
Seeing this, Mei Xiaoyao was filled with suspicion and stopped questioning.
She had deliberately mocked him, hoping to provoke him into revealing what it was, and perhaps then she could use that to deduce his identity.
Judging from the other party's demeanor, they didn't seem to care.
After pondering for a moment, Zhao Qinglian said, "I agree to cooperate and will also help convey your conditions to the other demons. However, the prerequisite for joining forces is that we must at least know each other's backgrounds. We have already been exposed, while you are hiding in the shadows. This is clearly unfair!"
She revealed her purpose, demanding that Ning Chuan reveal his identity.
"Even if I told you, would you believe me?" Ning Chuan naturally wouldn't agree, and he had expected this. He smiled calmly and said, "You are free to investigate my identity; I won't stop you."
As for whether they can be trusted?
Ning Chuan spread his hands and said, "We've only joined forces for mutual benefit, so there's no question of trust. However, as a show of sincerity in our cooperation, I can still share one piece of information."
"In the previous great battle, I killed a body cultivation prodigy recruited by the All Saints Manor from the Underworld. This is no secret, and the All Saints Manor can't hide it from me. It won't be long before it spreads."
"Without knowing your identity, this message has zero threatening effect."
Zhao Qinglian shook her head, not hiding anything, and said, "My disciple is in your hands, so I will definitely cooperate with you. But with just this one piece of information, I can't guarantee that I can persuade those demons to come and risk their lives to attack the All Saints Manor with you."
Ning Chuan remained calm and said, "I told you, it won't be long before you see the help I can provide."
He knew Zhao Qinglian didn't trust him, but as long as the benefits were sufficient, he wasn't worried about her not cooperating.
"Little girl, do not leave the house."
Ning Chuan glanced at Mei Xiaoyao and said, "I'll come find you again later."
As he spoke, his projection faded and disappeared.