Master of Strange Dao

As night fell, Yu Ziqing quietly sneaked into Gou Dan's room. He waited for a two-hour, but Gou Dan did not wake up.

As for pretending to sleep, in Gou Dan's current state, he couldn't possibly fake it in front of Yu Ziqing...

Yu Ziqing shook his head, picked up the teapot and poured water. The sound of the water startled Gou Dan awake. He suddenly turned over, then slowly sat up with a wary posture. Upon seeing Yu Ziqing, the tension in his manner gradually eased.

"Sorry for the intrusion, I have a question to ask you."

"Ask away..."

"What kind of temperament does the entity in the Void have, and how can I make contact?"

"I've left a Kun You in the Void. If you ride it, it will take you to a specific place.

You can reach that entity there.

As for that entity... he's obviously different from humans, very arrogant, but he doesn't seem to realize he's arrogant.

He doesn't like losing out either, so any transaction must involve something he wants.

However, I advise you against making contact with him."

"I really do need to make a deal with him."

Gou Dan glanced at Yu Ziqing, his expression somewhat complicated.

"You can't offer him what he wants."

"What does he want?"

"He wants to stop Dadui's return, he wants to destroy the Spirit Transformation Array, he wants many things, none of which you can offer."

"I want to recover the face and past of the White Water Eggs, everything, including those not part of the White Water Egg organization.

I want to know, are these things important to him?"

Upon hearing this, Gou Dan was suddenly shocked.

"You're willing to take such a risk just for this?"

"Some promises must be tried for once agreed to."

"What if it doesn't work?"

"Then I'll try a different approach."

"Is it worth it?" Gou Dan couldn't help but ask.

"You don't cultivate, you fear major changes, you study diligently just to honor your mother, you don't want her to be uncomfortable with big changes, is it worth it?"

"I... just..." Gou Dan opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything for a long time.

"The hardest thing for a person is to face themselves."

Gou Dan remained silent, as Yu Ziqing had seen through him, he naturally understood too.

He claimed he wanted to experience a mortal's life, that he owed the original Gou Dan too much, so he had to honor his mother on his behalf, letting her live her life peacefully.

In reality, this statement itself carried a sense of detachment.

But he had already fully immersed himself, he had truly become human, and could no longer be so detached.

His current actions were due to being human, no longer being Qingping.

Gou Dan understood Yu Ziqing's point, and he remained quiet for a while.

"Just go with the identity of Qingping's successor, that way there will be some initial trust."

Then he spoke a lot about matters concerning the Cliff Divine King, various processes of contact.

"But Qingping's successor only represents Qingping, not that figure from Daqian."

"Understood, thank you."

Yu Ziqing took out a Storage Bag and placed it on the table.

"There are some resources here, all low-value basic resources, including some health-preserving Pill and Spiritual Medicine.

Your mother has been overworked and has already consumed a lot of her Source.

There's also a Jade Pendant here, it can offer protection.

The value isn't high, as long as it's not flaunted, it shouldn't cause any trouble."

"Thanks a lot." Qingping accepted the gifts and thanked sincerely.

After Yu Ziqing left, the voice of Gou Dan's mother was heard outside.

"Eggie, up so early, it's okay if you don't pass this year, don't overwork yourself..."

"Mom, I couldn't sleep, thought of something, decided to get up and read."

"Oh, then go ahead and read, I'll make some soy pudding for you."

Listening to the faint sounds of water mills, Gou Dan suddenly smiled.

When he asked Yu Ziqing if it was worth it, he never considered if what he was doing was worth it or not.

That's right, in this world, not everything can be measured with 'worth it or not.'

He put away the Storage Bag given by Yu Ziqing and took out a Spiritual Medicine, preparing to use it to nourish his mother's body.

...

Yu Ziqing returned to Jinlan Mountain and found Zhong Shouzheng, who had just finished maintaining the Mountain Protection Array.

"Brother, finished your work?"

"Finished, this Mountain Protection Big Array is becoming more complex, and it even evolves on its own..."

"Brother, you're capable, let you do more. You know what kind of people the rest of Jinlan Mountain are.

They can be sent out to fight, but they can't truly maintain something like the Mountain Protection Array.

Brother, would you like tea or wine?

I have some things I'd like your help with."

"Let's have tea..."

When Yu Ziqing brought Zhong Shouzheng into a secret chamber, Zhong Shouzheng took a look around.

"Let's have wine instead, consider it a farewell drink."

"Brother, aren't you curious about what I'm asking you to do, but you already know you need to travel?"

"It's bound to be a troublesome matter anyway, just tell me, and I'll do my best."

Zhong Shouzheng sighed deeply but spoke firmly.

Having been at Jinlan Mountain for so long, he had lived safely and without disaster, having survived the vulnerable time after changing his shell, it was a rare experience for his long life.

Yu Ziqing coming to find him for help must mean he's the most suitable person.

Zhong Shouzheng didn't even ask what it was about and agreed immediately.

Yu Ziqing took out some wine and poured Zhong Shouzheng a glass.

"The task I'm asking you to do isn't exactly suitable for a farewell banquet, I'll make it up to you later."

After three drinks, Zhong Shouzheng set down the cup.

"Now, let's talk properly."

"I want you to go to the Void and negotiate a deal with an entity there.

That guy is the best at fooling people, especially strong individuals.

I've thought about it, someone who won't be misled by him, yet has enough strength, and is still a fresh face who can be trusted.

The only person I could find was you, brother."

Zhong Shouzheng was a Primordial Spirit Realm expert; he was competent, had the talent to perceive danger, and was also a seasoned veteran.

Most importantly, after changing his shell, Zhong Shouzheng had been recuperating at Jinlan Mountain for many years, making him a fresh face.

Most importantly, he could be trusted.

"I want to recover the faces and past of the White Water Eggs, the most direct way is to negotiate with that entity directly.

Now that Qingping is no more, using the identity of Qingping's successor is the easiest way to talk..."

Zhong Shouzheng raised his hand to interrupt Yu Ziqing.

"Wait a minute, who's Qingping?"

"Let me explain slowly, this is indeed something that needs to be slowly made clear with its cause and effect..."