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Chapter 609: Benevolence
Chapter 609: Benevolence
Wu Continent.
Upon entering Wu Continent, Ye Guan was immediately taken aback by the abundance of spiritual energy. What surprised him even more was the faint presence of Ancestral Origin strands within the energy. It wasn't plentiful or entirely pure, but it undeniably carried Ancestral Origin strands.
"The Hengwu Mountain Range, where the Wu Clan resides, lies ahead," the old lady by his side said.
Ye Guan glanced at the seemingly endless mountains. "How powerful is the Wu Clan in this continent?"
"They are unrivaled."
Ye Guan nodded slightly, feeling a bit conflicted. He knew it wouldn't be easy to gain access to their teleportation array. Offering payment could only invite greed.
The old lady continued, "The Wu Clan was founded by Hengwu, the most powerful being in our universe back then. After becoming the strongest in the universe, he established the Wu Clan. It stood at the top until the Mistress founded the Academy."
"The lady from before?"
"Yes. She founded the Academy."
Ye Guan couldn't help but feel curious. Until recently, the Mistress had not made any moves. Was she preparing something big?
Interrupting the silence, the old lady asked, "Young Master Ye, how would you like to proceed?"
Gazing at the mountains, Ye Guan pondered for a moment. He then decisively exclaimed, "Let's just walk right through the front door!"
Since he didn't want to spend any more time here than necessary, it would be better for him to just be straightforward.
The old lady nodded and promptly led the way.
Soon, they reached the foot of a towering mountain. Ye Guan looked up, marveling at its height. Its peak was shrouded in clouds, and he could see grand palaces peeking through.
Accompanied by the old lady, he stood before the gate of the Wu Clan. When they arrived, an elderly man appeared before them.
The old man scrutinized Ye Guan and the old lady. "Who are you?"
Stepping forward respectfully, Ye Guan introduced himself. "I am Ye Guan, here to pay my respects to the clan leader of the Wu Clan."
The old man's brows furrowed. "Outsiders don't just get to—"
When a pill was presented to him, he faltered.
Sensing the Ancestral Origin strands within the pill, the old man's demeanor softened. He turned to Ye Guan.
With a much gentler tone, he asked, "How should I address you?"
With a slight smile, Ye Guan replied, "Ye Guan."
The old man seemed puzzled. He had never heard of him before.
Ye Guan added, "Please inform your clan leader of my arrival."
With a subtle gesture, he presented yet another Ancestral Origin Pill.
The old man couldn't help but feel astonished. This individual was clearly quite generous and likely had a high status. After taking the two Ancestral Origin Pills, he uttered, "Please wait a moment."
He turned on his heels and departed. Ye Guan waited patiently, surveying the Wu Clan’s surroundings. He could sense numerous powerful yet hidden auras deep within the sect.
Before long, the elderly man returned and beckoned Ye Guan to follow.
"This way," he said.Updated chapters at novelhall.com
Ye Guan complied, following the elderly man to the entrance of a grand hall. The elderly man then gestured for him to enter. "After you."
"Thank you," Ye Guan replied before stepping inside.
The hall was vast and peaceful. In the far end stood a lady draped in purple robes, her snow-white hair cascading freely down her back. She had an air of authority around her. Gazing down at Ye Guan from a raised platform, she emanated an unseen pressure.
Ye Guan was taken aback. What's happening?
"Don't worry. I'm not about to rob you of your meager supply of Ancestral Origin strands," the Clan Leader of the Wu Clan explained.
"What are you planning to do, then?" Ye Guan asked.
"You wish to leave, don't you? I'll find a way to help."
"What method?"
"I'm still considering."
With her hands behind her back, she added, "Would my Wu Clan steal such a small amount of Ancestral Origin strands from you? Rest assured, if I say I'll find a solution, I will. Stay in the Wu Clan for now. I'll devise a plan that would help you leave."
Ye Guan asked, "How long will that take?"
The lady held up a finger.
"One day?" he guessed.
"One year."
Ye Guan stared at her in silence.
After thinking about it for a moment, she suggested, "How about six months?"
Ye Guan sighed softly. "I don't have that much time. I'll give you three days. If, within three days, you fail to find a way, you'll have to return the Ancestral Origin strands."
The lady fell silent.
"Do you accept?" he asked.
She shook her head. "Three days won't be enough. At least give me ten."
When Ye Guan didn't respond, she continued, "There are only two ways to leave this place. One is to break through the seal left by the First God, which is virtually impossible. The other is to use the teleportation array. However, it's damaged and won't be a quick fix."
"Can the teleportation array be repaired?"
The lady nodded. "Money is all you need.”
"Then I'll wait for ten days."
"Okay. Until then, you can stay within the confines of the Wu Clan. However, you are not allowed to enter certain places."
"Understood."
Ye Guan then turned around and left.
At the same time, the lady's eyes narrowed a little as she stared outside the hall.
Suddenly, a hunched old man appeared behind her, seemingly materializing from thin air.
Peering outside the hall, the hunched figure spoke with a sinister tone. "Clan Leader, that man's casual offering of a hundred Ancestral Origin strands suggests he possesses Ancestral Veins."
“I'm well aware."
The hunched man briefly hesitated before suggesting, "Then why not..."
Before he could finish, the lady interrupted, "Shouldn't you be investigating his background instead of resorting to violence?"
Startled, he quickly said, "I'll investigate at once, Clan Leader."
He vanished into thin air.
Turning her gaze back to the distant figure outside, the lady's demeanor shifted, her eyes growing colder as she murmured, "If you have powerful people supporting you, I'll extend my friendship. Otherwise..."