Chapter 251

Chapter 251: The Deceptive Plan

To obtain three Holy Bone Dan Stones, the holy beast’s sacred pill, and several Great Path Sacred Fruits all at once, the stakes were undeniably high. Otherwise, Zhang Yang would never have been drawn into this scheme.

Yilie fell into deep thought.

After pondering for a while, he realized that there were issues with his own reserves.

This discovery made him increasingly impatient, and he waved for everyone to leave.

He sat alone in the hall, contemplating a solution.

Half a day later, the Spirit Communication Stone in his storage bag trembled. He took it out, and a light barrier formed, revealing Yi Ren Zui.

“My dear daughter, you still remember that you have a father, huh? What a surprise for me,” Yilie mocked coldly.

Yi Ren Zui sighed. “Father, I know that my actions are unforgivable to you.”

Bang!

Yilie slammed the armrest in anger and shouted, “As long as you understand that it’s all your fault! If it weren’t for you…”

“If it weren’t for me, you might already be dead,” Yi Ren Zui interrupted him.

Yilie exploded with rage.

Yi Ren Zui remained calm. “I know what you are planning. I can tell you with certainty that Zhang Yang must have guessed that it was you setting the trap. If he weren’t concerned about me, he would have taken action already. Yet, I firmly believe, Father, that although you are strong, you are no match for Bing Yuyan.”

“And if you hadn’t betrayed him back then, he wouldn’t just be my friend but yours as well. Given our relationship, obtaining a Great Path Sacred Fruit from him wouldn’t have been difficult.”

“Don’t forget, back in Mo City, when it came to Kou Nanlong’s dragon treasures, he had no intention of selling. But for the sake of friendship, he still made a deal with me. He is someone worth befriending.”

“It was you, Father, who personally destroyed your chance to obtain the Great Path Sacred Fruit.”

“You…”

Crash!

Yilie smashed the light barrier and roared, “Enough! Are you here to mock me? To enjoy watching me struggle? Do you even care about me as your father?”

The light barrier reappeared.

Yi Ren Zui’s expression was pained as she said sadly, “Father, I never expected this from you.”

“Don’t waste my time with useless talk. If you have nothing else to say, then be quiet,” Yilie replied coldly.

Yi Ren Zui took a deep breath. “I came to talk to you because I hope you can listen to me—turn hostility into peace. I will handle the trade and obtain a Great Path Sacred Fruit for you.”

“Ridiculous! Naïve!” Yilie sneered. “Yi Ren Zui, have you been bewitched by him? That is a Great Path Sacred Fruit! Do you really think he would consider trading it with you? Are you out of your mind? That’s equivalent to a saint’s treasure. The Vast Forest has just been established and is in its most vulnerable phase; how could he possibly trade it?

"Moreover, I have already severed ties with him. The enmity runs deep—it’s impossible. You’re just stalling for him! Am I blind to having raised such an unfilial daughter?”

Fuming, he sealed the Spirit Communication Stone and paced back and forth in the hall.

He couldn’t understand why, despite teaching Yi Ren Zui from a young age that profit always comes first and that friends exist to be used, she had turned out to be a daughter who valued friendship.

He was thoroughly annoyed.

Just then, a familiar voice came from outside.

“Third Elder, Su has arrived and wishes to meet with you.”

Upon hearing this, Yilie raised an eyebrow and coldly returned to his seat, commanding, “Invite Elder Su Baishi in.”

Soon, two people walked in.

One was the Grand Elder Su Baishi of Embrace Moon Tower.

The other was the young lady Qiu Yuwan, also from Embrace Moon Tower.

As two of the most prominent intelligence-gathering sanctuaries in the Southern Region, Moonview Tower and Embrace Moon Tower had long been at odds, their conflicts, contradictions, and hostilities well known.

Yilie sneered. “I wonder what brings the esteemed Grand Elder Su here. It’s quite rare.”

Su Baishi smiled lightly. “The Third Elder has good news; how could we forget about you?”

Yilie snorted coldly. He knew he couldn’t hide from Embrace Moon Tower for long. According to his original plan, he had intended to win the bet, secure the Great Path Sacred Fruit, and disappear, leaving Embrace Moon Tower behind to chase shadows.

But things had not gone according to plan.

“Grand Elder Su seems well-informed,” Yilie remarked.

“Haha, it’s part of the job, isn’t it? If we weren’t well-informed, how could we hold our place in the Southern Region?” Su Baishi chuckled.

Unlike Su Baishi’s composed demeanor, Qiu Yuwan could not tolerate others’ mocking tones. She smirked and said, “I thought I would run into Yi Ren Zui for another showdown, but surprisingly, the Third Elder’s beloved daughter is nowhere to be seen. Tsk, tsk… how unexpected.”

Yilie’s face darkened.

Su Baishi smiled. “Young people often speak impulsively; surely the Third Elder won’t take offense?”

“I do take offense,” Yilie replied, barely suppressing his anger.

Qiu Yuwan sneered, unfazed.

Su Baishi’s smile faded, and he said lightly, “This matter is of utmost importance. The movements here have already caught the attention of empires, sacred sites, and forbidden lands. They will soon arrive. I can only imagine how the hardworking Third Elder will feel if all his efforts end up benefiting someone else.”

Yilie suddenly stood up, glaring at the two.

Su Baishi maintained his smile.

Both were cunning veterans, knowing that sometimes, words need not be excessive.

“What does Grand Elder Su propose?” Yilie asked, suppressing his fury.

Su Baishi smirked. “Let’s launch a major operation to seize all the Great Path Sacred Fruits in Zhang Yang’s possession.”

Yilie’s lips curled into a sinister grin. “That suits me perfectly.”

Driven by profit, the two rivals joined forces to set a trap for Zhang Yang.

Inside the Green Sparrow Palace, Zhang Yang kept tabs on everything happening outside.

This was one of the admirable aspects of the Green Sparrow Palace.

It was a sect formed entirely by women, yet they had managed to establish themselves in the Southern Region, ranking among the top sacred sites due to their strength.

For example, their intelligence network was unparalleled.

Despite Su Baishi and Qiu Yuwan arriving discreetly, they were still detected, and Little Sparrow promptly informed Zhang Yang.

However, as he noticed her eyes darting around sneakily, he felt utterly speechless. He had been completely disgraced by Bing Yuyan.

He wanted to retaliate, but before he could act, the stunning Ice Princess approached him with unwavering confidence.

She came alone, snapped her fingers, and a forbidden law naturally formed, isolating the outside world.

Then, the revered goddess in everyone’s eyes instantly transformed into a mischievous femme fatale.

As if her playful nature had been awakened, she grinned and teased, “Tsk tsk, everyone knows the Mighty Battle God isn’t very manly. What will you do? Do you want to hit me?”

She bent at the waist, straightened her legs, and wiggled provocatively.

“Come on, hit me!”

Zhang Yang covered his eyes, muttering, “Is this really the first beauty of the Southern Region? Is this the proud goddess everyone worships?”

Bing Yuyan rolled her eyes. “It’s more relaxing this way. Pretending to be untouchable every day is exhausting.”

As she spoke, she casually reclined in a chair beside him.

Zhang Yang covered his eyes again. If people saw their revered goddess acting like this, would they go mad? Would they accuse him of slandering her and come after him in outrage?

Bing Yuyan stretched lazily. “Honestly, I feel very relaxed around you. At least I don’t have to pretend, this is the real me. I do whatever I want.”

She glanced at Zhang Yang and added disdainfully, “Don’t get any ideas. So what if I’m a goddess? Do you think goddesses don’t eat, drink, or… you know… do other things?”

Zhang Yang sighed. “I wish you’d go back to how you were when we first met. I don’t want to hurt your pride. I regret it, alright?”

“It’s too late,” Bing Yuyan said with a mischievous laugh. “I finally found someone I can be myself with. There’s no going back.”

She was completely at ease—mentally, spiritually, and physically.

Of course, her unpolished behavior was intentional. She had long been accustomed to maintaining her goddess persona, and soon, she effortlessly returned to her usual composed demeanor as she discussed the upcoming deceptive plan with Zhang Yang.

While they were deep in conversation, a sudden, invisible wave of energy surged from within the Green Sparrow Palace, shattering the forbidden law.

Reacting instinctively, Bing Yuyan immediately reverted to her goddess persona, drawing the Ice Spirit Holy Sword to protect Zhang Yang.

This reflexive act of protection warmed Zhang Yang’s heart. Beneath her aloof exterior, this beautiful woman had a genuinely kind nature.

However, the brief energy disturbance filled him with unease, it carried a brutal, murderous aura.

Exchanging glances, they rushed toward the depths of the Green Sparrow Palace.