Chapter 479

Chapter 479: Watching Clouds Unfurl and Rest

Su Mu and the Formless Demon Lord quietly watched this scene, both feeling the atmosphere was strange.

A roar echoed in Luo Nishang’s mind.

Every question Ye Xu posed perfectly shattered her mental defenses. The death of Dao Sovereign Ziyang remained a mystery to this day. Even she knew only that it was related to a single Volume of the Heavenly Book.

It must be understood, in all the vast world, she was the only one who knew this truth.

How did Ye Xu know?

What did he intend?

"Master, this humble one’s strength is lowly. I dare not seek too much knowledge." Luo Nishang agonized for a long time, her reply evasive.

The legends of the Heavenly Books ran deep.

She believed Dao Sovereign Ziyang had pursued the secrets of the Heavenly Book to overcome the second decline of the Heaven and Man, only to end up hastening his own demise.

Even a Dao Sovereign could perish—how could she dare to investigate?

Ye Xu shook his head, dropping the matter of the Heavenly Book. "Since you have no interest, I won’t insist."

After all, Luo Nishang would be staying at the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion; there would be plenty of time to earn Hongmeng points from her.

The pressing task now was to ensure Luo Nishang, the Dao Lords of the various immortal domains, and even the Dao Sovereigns themselves became aware of the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, imprinting these three words into their minds.

"Miss Luo, this will be your residence."

Ye Xu waved his sleeve. A whirlpool of Time and Space appeared. At the end of the whirlpool stood an elegant and tranquil palace.

"You simply need to cry ‘Open Sesame!’ to enter or leave freely." Ye Xu smiled, a wisp of magical force settling onto Luo Nishang’s body.

Open Sesame?

Luo Nishang was stunned.

"Try it." Ye Xu had a thought, and the temporal whirlpool abruptly closed.

"Open Sesame!"

Her expression held a hint of awkwardness, tinged with embarrassment. She, a dignified Dao Lord, was reduced to playing a child’s game.

Buzz!

As the words fell, the whirlpool of Time and Space slowly reappeared. Luo Nishang stepped through it into the palace inside. The whirlpool gradually closed, leaving no trace of her behind.

"The Master truly possesses childlike innocence," the Formless Demon Lord let out a dark chuckle. His eyes flickered. "Master, within the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, nothing escapes your notice. Can you… can you see when I’m bathing?"

Ye Xu’s face darkened. "Formless Demon Lord, do you want to know why flowers are so red?"

The Formless Demon Lord looked utterly bewildered.

Thump!

Ye Xu delivered a sharp knock on the Formless Demon Lord’s head. His body rapidly shrank, compressed into a figure a mere few inches tall. The tiny figure hopped about frantically, pleading for mercy.

"Su Mu, is the speed at which I earn money… too slow?" Ye Xu no longer paid attention to the Formless Demon Lord. He shifted his gaze to Su Mu, a contemplative look on his face.

"…" Su Mu was speechless.

Earning more than four hundred million divine stones in nearly a month – even if you combined all the business he managed in the lower realms, it wouldn’t amount to more than a fraction of that sum.

Ye Xu actually thought it was too slow.

Indeed, people are never satisfied with what they have.

Su Mu said solemnly, "Master, we’re newcomers here and our reputation hasn’t spread yet. Furthermore, the Hongmeng Dao Realm differs from the lower realms; its various immortal domains are entwined with complex forces, making it difficult to manage."

"The coinage tax scheme won’t be viable in the Hongmeng Dao Realm for a short time."

Su Mu thought for a moment and added, "Establishing an Auction House might be a feasible method."

Ye Xu nodded.

"In a little while, the reputation of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion will resonate throughout all domains." A smile touched his lips. "By then, you and Formless Demon Lord can set up an Auction House. It’ll save you from being idle all day long."

Su Mu frowned. "The Canglan Merchant Alliance also seems to deal in that business."

"It’s fine."

Ye Xu said, "We’ll just run a small business. I believe the Lu Family will grant me this courtesy."

"Your cultivation level is indeed too low." Ye Xu swiftly changed the subject.

Whoosh!

He flicked his finger, and a streak of light shot into Su Mu’s brow. It was a sutra, inherited from the Gate of All Mysteries, called the All-Mysteries Tianxuan Sutra.

"In the past, when the Ninth Young Master forged the Pangu universe, he modelled it after the Hongmeng Dao Realm. Hence, the true essence of the Gate of All Mysteries resides within the Hongmeng Dao Realm."

"In the future, you might yet have the opportunity to master the true Gate of All Mysteries."

"This subordinate kowtows in gratitude, Master."

Su Mu was deeply moved.

However, an unseen force supported him, preventing him from kneeling.

"You and I are old acquaintances; there’s no need for such formalities," Ye Xu said with a laugh. "I will create a Time and Space domain within Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. The flow of time there will be altered."

Rumble!

As soon as Ye Xu had the thought, a time-space passage instantly appeared. "Within this Time and Space domain, the passage of time is one day outside to three years inside. You, Formless Demon Lord, Yue Lingxi, and Xian’er should cultivate diligently within it."

"Use these resources wisely among yourselves."

He waved his sleeve, and a cave world manifested within the Time and Space domain.

"Thank you, Master."

Formless Demon Lord was immensely excited.

But he was so tiny, his voice was faint, like a mosquito’s hum.

"Go in."

The four of them flew into the Time and Space domain.

Ye Xu’s gaze was profound.

This transaction for cultivation resources had cost five thousand Hongmeng points. To him, it was no more than a drop in the ocean.

Su Mu and his companions were among the very few people in this unfamiliar world whom Ye Xu counted as friends.

He naturally would not leave them to their own devices.

"System, use one point two million Hongmeng points to help me ascend to the third tribulation dao lord," Ye Xu said solemnly.

He still needed to keep one point eight million Hongmeng points for unforeseen needs.

Boom!

Colossal divine power poured into Ye Xu’s body, and his cultivation soared up like a rocket.

…

Days passed one by one, the matter of the Ziyang Immortal Palace’s destruction continued to brew in the surrounding immortal domains. One by one, forces issued bounty notices to search for Luo Nishang’s whereabouts.

Canglan Merchant Alliance.

The six great families gathered.

"Is Luo Nishang really in Canglan Divine City?"

After listening to Lu Yunzhao’s words, the head of the Qin family looked shocked.

Lu Yunzhao nodded.

"Miss Luo once came to the Lu family, but how would I dare take her in?" Lu Yunzhao sighed. "Then, Miss Luo left alone, and unexpectedly ended up staying at Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."

Lu Yunzhao completely distanced himself from the matter.

"Speaking of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, I want to ask you, Brother Lu."

At this moment, the head of the Luo family said coldly, "During this time, the Lu family has used the Canglan Merchant Alliance to promote Heaven’s Secret Pavilion in the Canglan Immortal Domain, Ziyang Immortal Realm, and Penglai Immortal Domain. What exactly is this place?"

"That’s right,"

the head of the Hong family said. "I hope Brother Lu can give us an explanation."

Bang!

On the other end, the head of the Yuan family and Lu Yunzhao’s father-in-law slammed his hand on the table and snorted coldly, "Promoting Heaven’s Secret Pavilion uses the resources of my Yuan family and the Lu family. What the hell does it have to do with you?"

"What right do you have to inquire?"

"Brother Yuan, don’t be so hot-tempered," the head of the Shangguan family said. He was a middle-aged man with a fair face and no beard, holding a white paper fan, and spoke politely. "The six great families share honor and disgrace together."

"Yunzhao’s actions are abnormal, so we naturally have to inquire a little."

"To be honest, the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion’s cultivation is unfathomable. I did this just to build a good relationship with the master and leave myself a way out."

Lu Yunzhao said lightly.

"Haha, what a joke."

The head of the Qin family sneered, "If there really is such an amazing person, why would he hide away in a corner?"

A flash of ferocity appeared in Lu Yunzhao’s eyes.

The Qin and Luo families had already become the second young master’s lackeys.

Those two families had almost made him heirless, an account he had always kept in mind.

But now was not the time to settle scores.

"Dear friends, Luo Nishang carries the treasure of the Ziyang Immortal Palace and the truth about Dao Sovereign Ziyang’s fall. Now, it is right under our noses. Do you not want to investigate?"

The head of the Luo family said solemnly.

As soon as these words were spoken, the heads of the Hong and Shangguan families clearly seemed moved.

"If you want to deal with her, it is your business."

Lu Yunzhao said, "For this matter, you must not use the banner of the Canglan Merchant Alliance."

"Father-in-law, if the ways differ, do not conspire together. Let’s go."

He walked straight out of the Canglan Merchant Alliance headquarters.

"Yunzhao, I have also heard Ziying talk about this Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, but she was not detailed. Is it really that amazing?" Yuan Qingfeng asked.

"Father-in-law, when the fuss over the Ziyang Immortal Palace fades, I will take you to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."

Lu Yunzhao chuckled, "Once you arrive there, you will know what a marvelous person the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion is."

Yuan Qingfeng was excited.

His son-in-law’s personality was mature and steady.

In an instant, Yuan Qingfeng’s interest was piqued.