Chapter 315: Senior Brother, Where Are You Planning to Go?
Without a doubt, the Ancient Phoenix Essence was one of the most crucial cards in Luo Wusheng's hand.
After all, it was essentially a chance to resurrect—something he had to handle with extreme caution. If used wisely, it could serve as his means of escape and a chance to turn the tables. But if mishandled, it would leave him vulnerable, and he'd have no choice but to await his enemies camping over his corpse.
Having witnessed numerous resurrection mishaps in his previous life, Luo Wusheng was naturally meticulous about such details.
As Yue Xuanji had explained, by refining the Ancient Phoenix Essence, Luo Wusheng gained significant insights into this precious resurrection artifact.
The blood-red seed-like form of the essence wasn't without purpose. Once planted, it would designate the location where Luo Wusheng would resurrect in the future.
If he didn't plant it, upon his death, the essence would randomly select a spot within a thousand-mile radius of where he fell.
The risks of randomness were self-evident.
But when it came to choosing a location, Luo Wusheng found himself indecisive.
Initially, he had planned to plant the Ancient Phoenix Essence at the ruins of the Sword Sect in Sword Province. Yet, after much consideration, he felt it wasn't secure enough. Ideally, he'd plant it in the Sword Ancestor's secret realm, but Little Yuli had already returned to the Sword Sect by then.
Later, after the events involving the Soulblade Specter, he considered the Sword Emperor's secret realm as an alternative. But due to being preoccupied with making love with his dearest Shuangxue, coupled with the ominous crack that mysteriously appeared and disappeared along the secret realm's barrier, he put the idea on hold.
Still, if no better options arose, his plan was to return to the Sword Emperor's secret realm in a few days, while also visiting his frosty wife, and plant it there.
Now, however, his Tribulation Crossing Realm loli ally had provided him with a new suggestion.
"…Qifeng City?"
Luo Wusheng's eyes flickered.
What a coincidence—Little Yuli had just invited him to accompany her to Qifeng City, and they had scheduled the trip for tomorrow—or rather, today already.
Was this another manifestation of the protagonist's inherent "event magnet" ability?
His gaze landed on the white-haired loli across from him, who was observing him with a mischievous smirk.
'She says it's a searched location, yet she doesn't even pretend to consult any divination tools… Has she given up on even acting?'
It seemed that heading to Qifeng City to plant the Ancient Phoenix Essence was a preordained path set by the Master of the Heavenly Secrets Tower.
"What's there? Does the city have some connection to the Phoenix Great Netherfiend, as the rumors suggest? Could it potentially trigger some transformation in my Ancient Phoenix Essence?"
Luo Wusheng felt his speculation was reasonable, but Yue Xuanji merely pressed a chess piece onto the center of the board with her finger.
Pinning the piece in place with a single finger, the white-haired loli smirked playfully.
"You think I'd tell you?"
"—?"
Luo Wusheng froze.
He had thought he might gain some answers or perhaps receive another mysterious gift like the previous "good luck" package—a seemingly trivial item that would prove invaluable later.
But Yue Xuanji's demeanor suggested she knew something yet was unwilling to share.
Was this another piece of forbidden knowledge?
Meanwhile, Yue Xuanji's adorable face lit up with a haughty pout as she rolled her eyes at him.
"If you want me to help you more, you should at least start repaying what you owe me. You made quite a profit last time, you know?"
"Well, time is short now, so I'll let it slide for the moment…"
"But next time we meet, you better return at least one of the twenty pieces of 'the one and only' Star-Moon Jade you owe me. Otherwise… hmph, don't expect me to include you the next time I capture that silly fox~"
Luo Wusheng felt a soft, white hand pinch his cheek.
The bracelet adorned with Star-Moon Jade jingled crisply.
In the next moment, the figure reflected in his eyes grew ethereal and vanished.
Touching the spot on his cheek that had been pinched, Luo Wusheng's gaze grew strange.
This little girl was indeed quite adorable…
Ha! What pretense—A woman who is old enough to be his ancestor playing coy as if she's a young maiden.
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Outside the Wandering Immortal Inn.
Luo Wusheng stepped out of the still-active formation and glanced at the horizon, where the faint light of dawn was breaking through.
He had to admit, this conversation with Yue Xuanji had given him a lot of valuable information… and even more questions.
At least he now had a clearer understanding of the events surrounding Wandering Immortal Inn, along with more details on certain matters.
'Though it's also added a few new complications…'
Oh well. He decided to set those thoughts aside for now and stick to his original plans before any trouble arose.
Lost in thought, Luo Wusheng retrieved the small wooden sword from his waist. A segment of dialogue was already inscribed on it.
"Little Yuli does seem rather eager… At this hour, heading to Qifeng City isn't exactly urgent. A leisurely pace will suffice, no need for stealth teleportation."
Reading the message etched onto the wooden sword, Luo Wusheng muttered to himself.
After wrapping up his chat with Yue Xuanji, he had spent quite some time organizing the influx of information from the previous night. When the timing felt right, he sent a message to the Sword Fairy, letting her know he could accompany her to Qifeng City today.
To his surprise, she had responded immediately, saying she was already prepared and would wait for him at the city gate to depart as soon as it opened, to avoid being delayed by others.
She even said that she had arranged to leave a letter for Bai Xiaoyao.
As expected of the protagonist, her efficiency is unparalleled.
Luo Wusheng couldn't help but agree with her approach.
At this early hour, the streets were largely deserted. Most low-level cultivators still required sleep, and even among Foundation Establishment cultivators, habits from their mortal days often lingered in a peaceful city like this one.
'If I get noticed, word of my trip to Qifeng City could spread across the entire city in no time…'
I still need to decide where to plant the Ancient Phoenix Essence, so any unnecessary complications must be avoided.
Since the eager Little Yuli had already made all the arrangements, it seemed best to head out right away.
Wouldn't want to keep the girl waiting too long at the city gate.
That said, he did feel a twinge of guilt toward the members of the Demon Artifact Pavilion. As their boss, he'd barely returned before setting off on another trip. When he got back, his adorable junior sister—always quick to scold him with her sharp tongue—would no doubt have some sarcastic remarks waiting.
"Wait, what am I feeling guilty for? Unlike before, this time I have a legitimate reason to go to Qifeng City."
It wasn't just a carefree date with Little Yuli to strengthen their bond—it was serious business tied to his very survival.
Straightening his posture, Luo Wusheng started heading toward the city gate.
"—Senior Brother, where are you planning to go?"
The sudden voice stopped the Holy Son of the Demon Sect in his tracks, almost making him stumble.
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