Chapter 401 - Acquaintance

Chapter 401 - Acquaintance

“Of course, it was deceived from elsewhere! The Sitting Oblivion Dao deceives the heavens, the earth, and the Simings.”

Zhuge Yuan smiled and opened his fan with a snap. Then, he gently fanned himself and said, “Who said that? They fooled you. However, there are indeed rumors disseminating similar accusations.

"They don’t want others to know, so they spread rumors that the powers of Sitting Oblivion Dao are all from deception. But think about it, Brother Li. What if a mortal could other Siming to bestow upon them power?”

Coaxing the Sitting Oblivion Dao’s Siming? Wouldn’t that mean controlling all "lies"? Li Huowang thought. After careful consideration, Li Huowang said, “Brother Zhuge, what is the name of the Sitting Oblivion Dao’s Siming?”

“Doulao Taiyin.”

Doulao Taiyin? Is that Siming responsible for all the "lies" in this world? Li Huowang fell into deep contemplation. Was the Siming in Baiyu Capital back then? Have I seen them before? Li Huowang tried hard to search through his memories from a year ago.

Zhuge Yuan seemed to have sensed something. He looked up at the sun and snapped his fingers before Li Huowang.

Li Huowang's mind cleared instantly, and he couldn’t remember his thoughts just now.

“Brother Li. Mere mortals like us should avoid matters beyond the heavenly realm. It’s better not to get involved, lest we disrupt our karma and destiny,” Zhuge Yuan said.

Li Huowang nodded, and he sounded exhausted as he asked, "None of them will work?”

“It’s best not to dwell on it.”

Li Huowang had many questions about the Simings, but he could only swallow them for now and change the subject. “Brother Zhuge, can you teach me your cultivation method? Once I learn it, the Sitting Oblivion Dao will no longer be a concern.”

Zhuge Yuan waved his fan once again.

He was about to speak when a mocking voice echoed from the side. "Look at this scholar. It's so cold, but he's waving his fan. He must be crazy."

Zhuge Yuan’s expression stiffened. Then, he snapped his fan shut and turned to Li Huowang, saying, “The Twisted One’s fate cannot be learned. However, once you master the Strayed One’s cultivation method, the members of the Sitting Oblivion Dao will flee quicker than a rabbit once they see you.”

Li Huowang smiled bitterly at Zhuge Yuan’s remark. It seemed that if he cultivated the Strayed One's cultivation method, he would become the Sitting Oblivion Dao arch-nemesis.

“I hope so. I just want to get rid of these illusions. The rest doesn’t matter.”

“It should be that Miao woman with purplish lips.”

Li Huowang’s gaze darkened as he stared at the glimmering silver headdress fluttering amidst the tumult. However, Li Huowang decided not to make a move. “Brother Zhuge, she doesn't look like someone important from the Sitting Oblivion Dao.

"I'm afraid we'll alert them if we approach hastily."

Li Huowang’s objective was unchanged—to capture Bei Feng and extract information.

Li Huowang had no intention of getting involved in anything else.

“Brother Zhuge, let’s head back. Let's refrain from stirring up unnecessary trouble.”

Zhuge Yuan nodded and got ready to leave with Li Huowang.

However, a masked man in the crowd noticed them and shouted, “Lord Zhuge!”

Zhuge Yuan opened his fan swiftly and kicked off of a tree trunk, charging decisively toward the black-robed man.

Li Huowang couldn’t just stand by and watch Zhuge Yuan. He promptly drew the purple-tassel sword and joined the fray.

The deadlock shattered, and the enemies of the Surveillance Bureau were soon forced to retreat, all thanks to Li Huowang and Zhuge Yuan.

Li Huowang wiped away the blood on his face and walked up to Zhuge Yuan. Upon arrival, he saw the surviving individuals kneeling before Zhuge Yuan.

“Greetings, Lord Zhuge!” they shouted.

Li Huowang was dumbfounded. Zhuge Yuan actually has such a high standing in the Surveillance Bureau? How come he seemed like the plague in the eyes of Lord Ji Xiang back then?

“Ah, Brother Li, you’re here,” said Zhuge Yuan, helping up the same masked man earlier with a smile. “He happens to be a dear friend from my younger years. Don’t let his affiliation with the Surveillance Bureau mislead you; he’s also a grandmaster player recognized at the national level in the Great Qi!”

“A Grandmaster recognized in the Great Qi?!”

"Oh, remember that game we played with black and white stones? He’s one of the strongest in the Great Qi at that game."