Chapter 484 - 483: Surveillance
"Thank you, Master."
Gu Yuan put the item away, expressed his gratitude, and then asked, "From what you just said, Master, it seems like besides us, there might be others tracking this item’s whereabouts?"
Master Chai shook his head and said, "Don’t ask me, I don’t know anything, I’m completely oblivious."
Gu Yuan said nothing, staring at the other for a moment, knowing that the person didn’t want to get involved, avoiding bringing trouble upon himself.
After a moment of silence, Gu Yuan took out a Jade Scroll, placed it on the table, and said, "I understand what you mean, Master. After today, I’ve deliberately changed my appearance to come here, rather than using my true form, so if anything happens, it won’t implicate you."
"Moreover, this contains the method to refine a Spirit Treasure called the Measuring Heaven Ruler, which I’ll gift to you. Your skills in the Artifact Refining Art are superb, and with this, you’ll be even more formidable."
Master Chai was silent for a moment and said, "I only know that sixteen years ago, in this Luofu Immortal City, disciples from Yuqiao Immortal Palace investigated this matter. Besides that, there might be other influences involved, but that’s beyond my knowledge."
Yuqiao Immortal Palace... Gu Yuan was surprised but, after thinking it over, he wasn’t too surprised.
Yuqiao Immortal Palace was one of the culprits behind the destruction of Spirit Gourd Island, and it’s not unexpected that they would investigate the Seven Mystic Gourd and target the Spirit Treasure Ten Thousand Sword Gourd.
Coincidentally, not long ago, Gu Yuan had met the True Disciple Xue Shenhu from Yuqiao Immortal Palace.
However, Gu Yuan had crippled Xue Shenhu’s arm, and now it might be difficult for him; it’s uncertain if he will seek trouble with Gu Yuan.
Considering the chaotic climate overseas, Gu Yuan suspected that Yuqiao Immortal Palace disciples had probably already come to Luofu Immortal City seeking retribution.
Being a True Disciple from a major faction, yet beaten by an unknown figure into becoming a cripple, surely they can’t tolerate this disgrace and must seek revenge, lest the word spreads and Yuqiao Immortal Palace disciples can’t walk the world proudly?
Gu Yuan was naturally unconcerned about this.
He had forged the Immortal Golden Core by now.
His Divine Techniques and powers far exceeded his former self, even if Yuqiao Immortal Palace’s disciples came to confront him, he wouldn’t be afraid.
This is Luofu Immortal Island, and although Yuqiao Immortal Palace is a peer-level influence, they’d definitely not disturb Luofu Immortal City over a minor figure like him.
Simply put, although Gu Yuan displayed terrifying power when he crippled Xue Shenhu, Yuqiao Immortal Palace wouldn’t be overly concerned.
At least no one at the Yang Spirit Great Power Level would take action, Gu Yuan isn’t that significant.
Since no Yang Spirit Great Power will make a move, Gu Yuan wouldn’t be too worried.
If trouble does come, he has ways to evade or respond.
If it comes to a fight or a kill, it will entirely depend on Gu Yuan’s decision.
Regarding other influences, Gu Yuan had a mental grasp, but compared to Yuqiao Immortal Palace, other influences scattered around the other areas of the East Sea and within tens of thousands of miles around Luofu Immortal Island weren’t particularly strong.
Conversely, Yuqiao Immortal Palace is adjacent to Luofu Immortal Island.
Thus, Gu Yuan primarily needed to guard against Yuqiao Immortal Palace, while merely being cautious of other influences.
"Thank you, Master."
With that thought, Gu Yuan stood up, smiled, and nodded at Master Chai, saying, "To avoid causing trouble for you, I won’t disturb you further, farewell..."
With a word, Gu Yuan turned and left.
For some reason, a peculiar sensation rose in Gu Yuan’s heart at this moment.
If it were others, they might overlook this feeling, but Gu Yuan was different. With his unprecedented achievement of the Immortal Golden Core, Gu Yuan now possessed all kinds of extraordinary potentials.
Allowing Gu Yuan to have a subtle, anticipatory feeling akin to cicadas sensing a change before autumn arrives.
Anything concerning him could be vaguely sensed by him.
And now, it was happening again.
This made Gu Yuan alert and cautious.
As for Master Chai, he watched Gu Yuan’s receding figure, opened his mouth to speak but held back, feeling genuinely relieved in his heart.
The Spirit Gourd of Earth is an incredibly important treasure, linked to the whereabouts of a Spirit Treasure, yet everything has dual sides.
While the Spirit Gourd of Earth is crucial, it’s inherently a major problem, causing even him to be fearful.
After acquiring it, his heart was constantly uneasy, fretful.
Now, although Gu Yuan took the treasure, Master Chai lost this precious item, but it also relieved him from subsequent troubles.
Therefore, he truly doesn’t know whether to resent Gu Yuan more or to be grateful.
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"Hmm? Someone’s watching me?"
After leaving Treasures Pavilion, Gu Yuan’s intuition was stirred, and he immediately felt a sense of awareness.
His gaze shifted to a middle-aged cultivator in tattered clothing not far away.
This man’s aura wasn’t strong, appearing to be at an average Celestial Human Realm cultivator level, yet he was cloaked in an uncanny aura.
This aura made the man’s presence faint, blending into the crowd.
Even facing him directly, no one would notice him, continuing their own business.
Clearly, this man possessed and applied some special Divine Techniques.
And now, this middle-aged man was staring at Gu Yuan; ever since Gu Yuan emerged from Treasures Pavilion, his gaze had never left him.
This made Gu Yuan suddenly feel that the man had targeted him.
Gu Yuan abruptly turned back towards Treasures Pavilion, only to see a servant within peeking at him furtively, looking somewhat nervous.
After making eye contact with Gu Yuan, the servant recoiled in shock, quickly withdrawing his head, resembling a guilty thief.
Gu Yuan understood instantly, realizing the situation,
Goodness, it turned out Master Chai had long been under surveillance.
And now, having interacted with Master Chai, he was also under watch.
As for the identity of the one behind it...
Gu Yuan had a vague suspicion in his heart, likely related to Yuqiao Immortal Palace.
After all, Yuqiao Immortal Palace had been pursuing this matter and seemed aware that Master Chai had acquired the Spirit Gourd of Earth, yet hadn’t demanded it back, for some unknown reason.
Gu Yuan merely glanced at the servant before withdrawing his gaze.
This minor character wasn’t worth his personal engagement.
However, being noticed by Gu Yuan, the servant felt as if struck by lightning, their face turned pale, then bright red, blood crimson, finally scarlet; subsequently, they spat out a mouthful of blood, convulsing like a seizure, veins bulging on their face, emitting strange "uh uh uh" noises.