Chapter 478

Chapter 478: The More People Know, the Better

"Are you talking about Heaven’s Secret Pavilion?"

Lu Xuanyin saw through Lu Yunzhao’s thoughts and chuckled knowingly, saying, "In this world, the Master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion must be one of the few capable of taking you in."

"I don’t understand."

Luo Nishang looked dazed. "I hope Senior can explain it for me."

"The Master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion has a mysterious origin," Lu Xuanyin said. "Someone who can casually produce techniques of the Dao Sovereign level can’t be ordinary. Plus, that man loves doing business."

"If you can take out enough source crystals, divine stones, and treasures to move the Master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, you should likely be able to stay."

There was one point Lu Xuanyin didn’t mention aloud.

If Heaven’s Secret Pavilion truly dared to shelter Luo Nishang, it would absolutely prove the Master’s strength.

It was worth noting that behind the fall of Ziyang Immortal Palace stood more than one Dao Sovereign.

"Miss Luo, if you wish to survive, Heaven’s Secret Pavilion might be your only destination," Lu Yunzhao said.

"Please lead the way, Head of the Lu Family."

Luo Nishang nodded.

In the vast Hongmeng Dao Realm, there was no longer a place for her.

She could only give it a try.

The two left the ancestral land and flew toward Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

"Head of the Lu Family, is that area imperceptible to Divine Sense what’s called Heaven’s Secret Pavilion?" Luo Nishang released her Divine Sense, cloaking Canglan Divine City, but a perfectly square patch of land resisted her perception, shrouded like a dense fog that couldn’t be pierced.

"Exactly."

The pair landed at Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

"Head of the Lu Family, you’ve returned?" The Formless Demon Lord stared at Lu Yunzhao and Luo Nishang in surprise—had the Lu Family become addicted to doing business with the Master?

"I have urgent matters to discuss with the Master," Lu Yunzhao said.

Luo Nishang’s gaze fell upon the Formless Demon Lord and Su Mu, her brow slightly furrowed.

Their cultivation levels were incredibly weak.

Even ordinary disciples of Ziyang Immortal Palace surpassed those two.

She couldn’t quell a trace of doubt within her.

"The Master is cultivating," Su Mu said solemnly. "Please wait a moment, you two."

"No problem."

They sat down, sipped tea, and waited quietly.

Two days later.

In the depths of Time and Space within Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, Ye Xu finally fully digested the power converted from one million Hongmeng points, succeeding in ascending to the rank of Second Tribulation Dao Lord.

His invincible domain expanded as well, growing from thirty thousand li around to a hundred thousand li, enveloping almost half of Canglan Divine City.

Half of the Lu Family now lay within its reach.

"Huh?"

Ye Xu thought, "Is there a new arrival?"

As the thought arose, he appeared in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion and locked his gaze on Luo Nishang.

Name: Luo Nishang.

Identity: Disciple of Ziyang Immortal Palace, Direct disciple of Dao Sovereign Ziyang.

Cultivation: Second Tribulation Dao Lord.

Techniques: Pure Yang Dao One Scripture.

…

The information about Luo Nishang surfaced in Ye Xu’s mind.

"So she’s from Ziyang Immortal Palace…" Ye Xu instantly understood Luo Nishang’s background and intention.

"The cultivation world is truly cruel," he mused.

After Dao Sovereign Ziyang’s death, the immense Ziyang Immortal Palace collapsed overnight, disbanding like a fallen tree scattering monkeys, and was fully carved up by various major forces.

However, from Luo Nishang’s memories, he uncovered a secret.

Dao Sovereign Ziyang did not die from the Five Declines of Celestial Beings.

His death was linked to the legendary Nine Great Heavenly Books of the Hongmeng Dao Realm.

Lu Yunzhao respectfully said, "Greetings, Master."

Luo Nishang also stood up and bowed to Ye Xu.

"There’s no need for formalities; please have a seat," Ye Xu said as he sat in an armchair, waiting for them to speak.

"About matters concerning Ziyang Immortal Palace, I believe Master is already aware," Lu Yunzhao stated.

Ye Xu nodded.

Lu Yunzhao continued, "This Miss Luo might now be the only surviving member of Ziyang Immortal Palace. She has come to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion today hoping that Master can take her in."

"As for the price, Master, feel free to name it."

"Daoist friend Lu, you are truly straightforward," Ye Xu remarked with a wide grin. He preferred dealing with honest people in business.

"For a Second Tribulation Dao Lord, neither particularly strong nor weak, I’ll offer you a fair price," Ye Xu pondered and said, "Ten thousand divine stones per day, three hundred thousand per month, or three million per year!"

"Hiss…" Su Mu and Formless Demon Lord gasped in shock.

What an enormous sum of money.

"Master, during her stay at Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, will Miss Luo be safe?" Lu Yunzhao inquired.

"She will," Ye Xu confirmed decisively.

Luo Nishang felt shaken to the core.

Was this tiny Heaven’s Secret Pavilion truly so formidable?

She pondered briefly before speaking, "Master, those who wish to kill me come from the foremost powers of major immortal domains. I implore you to carefully consider this."

Ye Xu remained unperturbed.

"Those people don’t wish to kill you," he stated plainly, laying bare Luo Nishang’s secret. "They want to capture you alive, hoping to extract the truth of Dao Sovereign Ziyang’s death through you."

"He actually knows my master’s death holds secrets…"

Luo Nishang felt even more stunned, her heart unable to settle for a long time.

Lu Yunzhao kept his eyes lowered, appearing utterly composed and detached.

"Daoist friend Lu, what do you think?" Ye Xu shifted his gaze to Lu Yunzhao.

"Deal!"

Without a moment’s hesitation, Lu Yunzhao produced three million divine stones. "We’ll stay here for a year."

"Lu Family Master, let me pay this debt," Luo Nishang offered, declining his offer.

Before departing, she had stored the Ziyang Immortal Palace’s treasury into her Great Dao World. At least half the accumulated wealth of the entire palace over thousands of Yuanhui now resided on her person.

In terms of assets, Luo Nishang alone likely surpassed more than half of the entire Lu Family’s holdings.

"Miss Luo, this year represents our Lu Family repaying a debt of gratitude to our revered ancestor on your behalf," Lu Yunzhao clarified.

His meaning was clear: after today, any connection between the Lu Family and Ziyang Immortal Palace would be completely severed.

Luo Nishang understood.

Ye Xu accepted the three million divine stones.

"Miss Luo, starting today, you may reside in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion for one year," Ye Xu said with a light smile. "If you step outside during that year, any consequences fall outside my responsibility."

"This junior understands."

"Then I take my leave," Lu Yunzhao declared, turning to leave immediately; he dared not linger another moment, lest outsiders wrongly associate him with Luo Nishang.

"Wait."

Ye Xu suddenly called out to stop him.

Lu Yunzhao turned back, managing a smile. "Master need not worry, I shall not divulge the slightest detail about Miss Luo."

"No."

Ye Xu shook his head, his sunny smile, paired with his handsome features, created a warmly reassuring presence.

"On the contrary, you must do the exact opposite."

"Broadly publicize the news that Miss Luo is within Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. That will truly distance the Lu Family from any lingering ties to Ziyang Immortal Palace."

"…"

Lu Yunzhao looked utterly dumbfounded.

He genuinely couldn’t comprehend Ye Xu’s line of thinking.

"The Master is brewing mischief again," Su Mu understood Ye Xu’s operational reasoning; Ye Xu was not one to act without purpose; he certainly wouldn’t aid the Lu Family out of sheer goodwill.

Luo Nishang was equally bewildered.

Her goal had been simply to hide, train intensively, and plan her resurgence for a future day.

Why did this Pavilion Master insist on such a high-profile approach?

"Master, if too many know of my presence here, it may invite significant unnecessary trouble," Luo Nishang pointed out.

"No matter."

Ye Xu laughed. "The more who know, the better."

"…"

Luo Nishang and Lu Yunzhao found themselves completely speechless.

"Lu Family Master, I entrust this matter entirely to you," Ye Xu reiterated his instruction.

"This junior understands," Lu Yunzhao forced a strained smile. "Rest assured, Master, I will ensure the news of Miss Luo being in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion spreads throughout the Canglan, Ziyang, and Penglai immortal domains in the shortest possible time."

Ye Xu nodded in satisfaction.

"I take my leave."

Lu Yunzhao scurried out of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

Not a second longer did he dare remain.

Once Lu Yunzhao departed, Ye Xu regarded Luo Nishang with a broad, amused smile.

"Miss Luo, aren’t you the least bit curious to know why Dao Sovereign Ziyang truly died?"

Luo Nishang felt a tremor of unease.

Ye Xu’s smile made her feel extremely uncomfortable.

"The secret of the Nine Great Heavenly Books… wouldn’t you like to learn more?" Ye Xu continued softly.

Shua!

Luo Nishang’s pretty face instantly changed color.

That very moment, she was utterly convinced of the meaning represented by the couplet outside Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

Every thought, every secret in her mind… none escaped this young man before her.

He truly could perceive human hearts and penetrate the secrets of heaven!