Chapter 846: Taking a Risk

Han Li's pupils contracted slightly upon hearing this, while Shi Chuankong hesitated momentarily before remarking, "The Scalptia Spatial Domain is not a safe place, and Fellow Daoist Violet Spirit only recently ascendes, so she's most likely still only at the True Immortal Stage..."

"Aside from his dao partner in Lady Ju, Daoist Master Black River also has around a dozen concubines, and there's been constantly infighting among them over the years, so the fact that Fellow Daoist Violet Spirit has been able to remain safe here for so many years indicates that she's a very smart woman.

“On top of that, I'm assuming Daoist Master Black River must've given her a few powerful devilish treasures for her protection, so even if she's been cast into exile in the Scalptia Spatial Domain, she should be able to keep herself safe," Shi Pokong said.

"I certainly hope that's the case. I must thank you again, Your Highness. It's very impressive that you were able to uncover so much information in such a short time. You've put me to shame in this regard," Han Li sighed.

"I agree. How did you manage to get all of this information out of that petty wench?" Shi Chuankong asked with a curious expression.

"I've been dealing with Lady Ju for many years, so I know her very well. Before I went in, I already had a rough idea of how she would've treated Fellow Daoist Violet Spirit, and it wasn't difficult to find out all of this by asking some leading questions," Shi Pokong replied calmly, as if he had just done something very simple.

"It may not have been difficult for you, but it was an impossible task for the two of us," Han Li said with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"It's really not that impressive," Shi Pokong chuckled in a modest fashion. "What do you plan to do from here, Fellow Daoist Li?"

"This isn't the place to be talking, so let's leave this place first," Han Li replied.

Half a month later, in a courtyard in the city lord's manor of Black River City.

There was a round ebony table in an elegant and refined hall, atop which sat a red clay stove with a fire burning inside. Large amounts of steam were surging out of the purple clay teapot on top of the stove, causing the teapot's lid to clatter incessantly.

At this moment, Shi Pokong was standing beside the table, and he lifted the teapot before pouring some of its contents into another teapot to wash the tea leaves inside, then poured the water away before replacing it with some new water.

Only after that did he pour the tea out into three intricate teacups on the table before pushing two of them toward Shi Chuankong and Han Li, who were also seated at the table.

"Fellow Daoist Li, perhaps you're still unaware of just how perilous the Scalptia Spatial Domain is. Are you sure you want to go in?" Shi Pokong asked.

"There's no point in trying to dissuade him, Pokong. Fellow Daoist Violet Spirit is extremely important to Brother Li, and if it were possible to dissuade him, I would've already done so," Shi Chuankong said with a smile.

"In that case, I won't speak any further on this matter. What are your plans then? When are you going to travel to the Heavenly Rainbow Region?" Shi Pokong asked as he turned to Shi Chuankong.

An awkward smile appeared on Shi Chuankong's face as he replied, "As you're aware, Brother Li has done a lot for me, so I plan to accompany him on this trip to the Scalptia Spatial Domain. Hence, I'll have to trouble you to look after the Heavenly Rainbow Realm in my stead during my absence."

"That's ridiculous! Father granted you the Heavenly Rainbow Region, not me. On top of that, I can't let you venture into such a dangerous place!" Shi Pokong scolded with a stern expression.

"His Highness is right, Brother Shi, I can make the trip to the Scalptia Spatial Domain on my own," Han Li chimed in.

"When you want to come back, just shed a drop of blood essence onto the token, and the array on this side will be able to teleport you directly out of the Scalptia Spatial Domain. As for Fellow Daoist Violet Spirit, as long as she's with Fellow Daoist Li, they'll be able to teleport back together," Shi Pokong replied.

"Alright, got it," Shi Chuankong replied with a nod.

"On top of that, I also have two Blood Tide Pills here that can temporarily stimulate the latent potential of your bodies. Of course, the aftereffects from consuming the pill are quite severe, and you'll experience a period of feebleness, perhaps even complete immobility after the pill's effects wear off, so only use it as a last resort," Shi Pokong continued.

"There's no need to be so worried about us, Pokong. We can look after ourselves," Shi Chuankong said with a smile.

"How could I not be worried? That godforsaken place has been sealed for hundreds of thousands of years! In any case, that's all I have to say, the rest is up to you. Make sure you come back alive and well," Shi Pokong said as he patted Shi Chuankong on the shoulder.

"I will," Shi Chuankong replied with a smile, and a faint smile also appeared on Han Li's face at this show of brotherly affection.

Shortly thereafter, Shi Pokong departed, and after taking a brief rest, Han Li and Sh Chuankong also left the Black Water Region.

Inside the Black Water Region, there was a dark green mountain range that was dotted with brown sand hills that appeared very much out of place, and at this moment, Han Li and Shi Chuankong were hovering in the air above this mountain range.

Even from close to a hundred kilometers away, they were able to detect the strange spatial fluctuations coming from the area.

Han Li activated his Infernal Devilish Eyes, and he spotted a near-transparent hemispherical restriction that encompassed the entire area up ahead like a giant bowl, with all of the brown hills contained within.

"This must be the entrance to the Scalptia Spatial Domain," Han Li said.

"That's right. I recall that this place was sealed and declared a restricted area by Father a very long time ago," Shi Chuankong replied.

"That must be to prevent the people in exile from escaping," Han Li speculated.

"That's part of the reason, but I think he was more concerned about people from our Holy Realm inadvertently stumbling onto those sand hills before being sucked into the Scalptia Spatial Domain," Shi Chuankong replied.

"I see," Han Li mused with a nod.

"Let's go," Shi Chuankong said, and the two of them descended in front of a hall situated outside the sand hills.

The guards stationed outside the building immediately stopped them in their tracks, and one of them declared, "This is a restricted area, turn back now."

After Shi Chuankong revealed his identity, a Golden Immortal stationed in the hall immediately emerged to greet them.

It was a short and stocky elderly man with some stripes all over his face, and he immediately extended a respectful bow toward Shi Chuankong as he greeted, "Xu Fu pays his respects to His Highness."