Chapter 1714 - Lost Island
Chapter 1714: Lost Island
Lu Zhou’s heart skipped a beat. “So you really do know Zhi Ming’s whereabouts.”
Bai Zhaoju: “?”
Bai Zhaoju really wished he could take back his words, but it was too late. He felt like the cup of wine was no longer fragrant. He said, “So what if I know? No matter the reason, I won’t reveal its whereabouts.”
Lu Zhou did not respond to those words. Instead, he said slowly, “When Si Wuya died, his Eldest Senior Brother personally made the coffin for him. He also followed Si Wuya’s wishes and dropped the coffin into the sea. Unexpectedly, Si Wuya didn’t die. You saved my seventh disciple. In a way, this grace is no less than that of parents.”
Bai Zhaoju was puzzled. He did not understand why Lu Zhou suddenly mentioned this matter.
Lu Zhou continued to say, “Although he regained his life, he’s extremely weak. He doesn’t have long to live.”
Bai Zhaohue frowned slightly. ‘Who would curse their disciples like that?’
Then, Bai Zhaojue said, “I saw him just a few days ago. His aura is stable, and his cultivation is fine as well. How can you say he doesn’t have long to live?”
Lu Zhou said, “What you saw is only the surface of things.”
Lu Zhou naturally did not say Qi Sheng was not Si Wuya at that time.
At this moment, Xuanyi suddenly interjected, “I believe in Pavilion Master Lu’s judgment.”
Bai Zhaoju glanced at Xuanyi but did not say anything.
Lu Zhou said, “To remedy the situation, we need Zhi Ming’s blood essence to refine and strengthen his Eight Extraordinary Meridians. Since you’ve saved him once, you won’t just do nothing and watch him die, right?”
Bai Zhaoju fell silent. He really admired Si Wuya. When Si Wuya lived on the Lost Island, Si Wuya had made many contributions. If it was true that Si Wuya’s life was in danger, he indeed could not sit idly. However, the matter was very complicated. If he was not careful, he might be doomed.
Seeing Bai Zhaoju’s grave expression, Xuanyi asked curiously, “What is it you’re worried about, White Emperor?”
Bai Zhaoju continued to keep quiet.
Xuanyi said, “With Pavilion Master Lu’s ability, it’s not difficult for him to find Zhi Ming. During ancient times, Zhi Ming left the Great Void and set off east of the Endless Ocean. Zhi Ming is one of the Four Divinities of Heaven. In order to avoid being detected by the Scales of Justice, it won’t return easily, and it won’t leave easily. As long as we look in the Endless Ocean, we’re bound to find some clues.”
Bai Zhaoju: “???”
Bai Zhaoju’s expression was not very good. Clearly, he was displeased with Xuanyi’s words.
Xuanyi only looked at Bai Zhaoju with a smile after he finished speaking. His expression seemed to say, “This is a great chance for you to improve your relationship with my teacher. Don’t waste this chance!”
Bai Zhaoju was the White Emperor, after all. How could he not understand Xuanyi’s words? However, he still remained silent. The matter was complicated, after all.
Lu Zhou drained another cup of wine. He gently placed the cup on the table and said, “I’m going to the Endless Ocean in the east. Both of you can continue chatting.”
Xuanyi and Bai Zhaoju: “...”
Xuanyi hurriedly rose to his feet and said, “The Endless Ocean is vast. Pavilion Master Lu, how do you plan to find Zhi Ming?”
Lu Zhou said, “My disciple is in grave danger. A master for a day, a father for life. My disciples treat me as their father. How can I do nothing? No matter how long it takes, no matter how far it is, even if it’s at the end of the world, I’ll still find Zhi Ming.”
Bai Zhaoju: “...”
Xuanyi said, “Since Pavilion Master Lu is determined, Xuanyi Palace is willing to do its best to help. Pavilion Master Lu, the Dark Guards will be at your disposal.”
Bai Zhaoju looked at Xuanyi in confusion. ‘Why is he so ready and quick to help? The Dark Guards are the core strength of Xuanyi Palace, and he’s just handing the command over to another person?’
Xuanyi naturally knew what Bai Zhaoju was thinking. He said, “Duanmu Sheng, who used to be with the Scarlet Emperor, is now the Commander of Xuanyi Palace. Duanmu Sheng is Pavilion Master Lu’s disciple. It’s only natural for him to help Pavilion Master Lu.”
These words were reasonable.
Lu Zhou nodded. “That’s good. If Duanmu Sheng doesn’t do his job well as the Commander of Xuanyi Palace, just tell me.”
A dazzling smile blossomed on Xuanyi’s face and said, “I will.”
It made one wonder what Chi Biaonu, the Scarlet Emperor, would think if he was present.
“Alright. I don’t want to waste time. I’m leaving,” Lu Zhou said as he turned to leave.
At this time, Bai Zhaoju suddenly remembered the two owners of the Great Void Seeds by his side. He raised his hand and called out, “Wait.”
Lu Zhou turned around and looked at Bai Zhaoju skeptically. “What is it?”
“It’s not like I can’t tell you where Zhi Ming is…” Bai Zhaoju said.
Xuanyi: “...”
“Where is it?” Lu Zhou asked.
Bai Zhaoju thought about it for a moment before he said, “Before that, I’d like to ask you a few questions.”
“Speak.”
“I’m very curious. What method did you use to gather all ten Great Void Seeds back then?” Bai Zhaoju asked.
Xuanyi’s heart skipped a beat. Although everyone had guessed this and was shocked and curious, it was still impolite to ask so directly. After all, no one knew what kind of method was used, and it might not be an upright method.
Lu Zhou stared at Bai Zhaoju and said, “I used an invisibility technique.”
“Invisibility technique?” Bai Zhaoju was even more confused.
What kind of invisibility technique could hide from the senses of the Great Void’s experts? Moreover, could it help one to travel to all the Ten Pillars of Destruction within such a short time?
Lu Zhou’s expression was calm as he turned around and took a step forward. His body glowed ever so faintly before he suddenly vanished into thin air.
“Where’s he?”
Xuanyi and Bai Zhaoju were shocked. Lu Zhou literally disappeared into thin air. There was no energy resonance or fluctuations, and his aura had disappeared. They were both first-class experts, and there were not many who knew cultivation more than they did. To be able to disappear without a trace in front of them, how great was this invisibility technique?
Lu Zhou reappeared behind the duo and said, “Here.”
The duo spun around in shock. They did not sense Lu Zhou at all. How terrifying would this ability be during a battle? They could be ambushed at any time.
After a while, Bai Zhaoju asked again, “At that time, I’m afraid your cultivation wasn’t this high, right?”
Although Bai Zhaoju had vaguely guessed Lu Zhou’s identity, he felt that Lu Zhou should not have this kind of cultivation at that time when the Great Void Seeds matured.
Lu Zhou scoffed and said, “You’re just a new divine emperor. Among divine emperors, you’re just a lesser divine emperor. The cultivation world is mysterious and filled with all kinds of unimaginable wonders. The things you don’t like are as many as a sea of stars. Don’t tell me I have to explain everything to you step by step before you believe me?”
Bai Zhaoju: “...”
Although the words were harsh, they were also the truth.
There were very few people who dared to speak to Bai Zhaoju in this manner. After being in such a high position for a long time and getting used to being flattered, he felt awkward when Lu Zhou rebuked him.
Lu Zhou said, “I had left runic passages around the ten pillars. It’s not difficult to travel to all of the pillars in a short time. Entering the pillars isn’t a problem at all”
Xuanyi found this explanation very reasonable. He said praisingly “I see! If Pavilion Master Lu didn’t say it, I’m afraid no one would be able to solve this mystery! I really didn’t expect that was how the ten Great Void Seeds were lost.”
“Lost?” Lu Zhou frowned slightly.
Xuanyi turned to the side and spat before he corrected his words, “I meant, I didn’t expect that was how the ten seeds were harvested.”
“The earth gives birth to all things. The Great Void Seeds came from the earth and did not belong to any one person. What right did the Great Void have to claim the Great Void Seeds?”
Bai Zhaoju deeply agreed with this. Finally, he said, “Alright. I’ll bring you to Zhi Ming. However, before that, I have a few conditions.”
Xuanyi said, “White Emperor, don’t you think you’re too much?”
It was just leading Lu Zhou to Zhi Ming. Was there a need to go this far?
Bai Zhaoju said, “I have no other choice. I hope you can forgive me.”
“Speak,” Lu Zhou said, gesturing for him to state his conditions.
Bai Zhaoju said, “First, this matter must be kept a secret. There must not be any leaks.”
“I promise you this,” Lu Zhou said. It was not a difficult request.
Bai Zhaoju continued to say, “Second, you must not do anything that will harm Zhi Ming.”
Lu Zhou thought to himself, ‘Asking for blood essence shouldn’t be considered as harming Zhi Ming, right? Modern people donate blood all the time and view it as a good deed…’
Lu Zhou nodded. “I agree.”
Then, Bai Zhaoju said, “Third, only both of us will go on this trip. No one is allowed to come with us.”
Xuanyi protested, “White Emperor, isn’t this too much?”
“I have a reason for this,” Bai Zhaoju said firmly.
Lu Zhou nodded again. “Very well.”
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhaoju said, “Let’s go.”
“In this world, there aren’t many people who can negotiate with me. You can be considered one of them,” Lu Zhou said before he turned and left the hall.
Bai Zhaoju was slightly startled. After thinking about it carefully, he thought that was really the case. His heart could not help but skip a beat when he thought about what he had done earlier. Even when he calmed down, fear still lingered in his heart.