Above all spirits

Chapter 287 A False Conversation

Yun Konghai nodded in understanding. He no longer regarded Gu Yun, who possessed such a great sense of righteousness, as an ordinary human. At least he was definitely not like those disgusting humans who plundered their elves.

He gently clasped his hands together, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

"As expected of Brother Gu, you are truly meticulous in your work and have won my heart."

"I wonder if there's anything I can do to help? I heard that Brother Gu is searching for old friends in the fairy realm? To be honest, there's nothing the fairy royal family can't do in the fairy realm, so just ask."

Yun Konghai naturally knew that if he wanted Gu Yun to take him to find this elven royal woman, he would have to pay a price. He just didn't know what the price would be. If it was just to help Gu Yun find people, he would agree to any number Gu Yun gave him, even if it was a hundred people.

All verbal brotherhood is just empty talk. In this world, there are no brothers who become brothers upon meeting, but there are business deals that are struck upon meeting.

Gu Yun narrowed his eyes, considering Yun Yin's potential status and influence in the Elf World, and cautiously fabricated a white lie.

Gu Yun smiled calmly, his eyes filled with regret, as if he were lost in memories of the past.

"Then thank you in advance, Brother Yun."

"To be honest, it's not like we're old friends looking to make a living together, and there are some things I might not know too much about."

"Back then, I only had a brief encounter with her. At that time, I was only at the ninth level of the Holy Body, while she had already reached the peak of the Holy Body, which was beyond our reach."

"As for her name, she didn't tell me everything. I only know that her surname is Yun, so she must be of the bloodline of your elven royal family."

"I can only rely on the image I remember to search for it."

As he spoke, Gu Yun's eyes revealed genuine emotion, his face filled with longing. Then, with a flick of his finger, he handed Yun Konghai a photograph that had been transformed by the Heavenly Demon Emperor's Will of 'Formlessness'. In the photograph, Gu Yun had modified Yun Yin's appearance to a certain extent, making it impossible for others to recognize her true appearance.

Yun Konghai suddenly realized that although Gu Yun had slightly changed his words, this undoubtedly made him more convinced.

It turned out that the man in front of her was a lovelorn person, and she took the photo knowingly.

“If he is a member of the royal family, I will definitely recognize him.”

Yun Konghai took the photo, his eyes narrowing slightly.

He scrutinized the woman's face, his brows furrowing slightly involuntarily. He considered himself to be immune to beauty, having lived in an excellent environment surrounded by countless beauties. Yet, at this moment, he was captivated by the woman in the photograph, frantically searching his memory for her likeness.

But how could a woman fabricated by Gu Yun be seen by anyone?

Even so, Yun Konghai had a strange feeling, muttering to himself with a hint of barely perceptible surprise in his voice.

"This...this woman..."

"It looks...somewhat familiar."

"Strange, if she looks familiar, why can't I remember her at all?"

He shook his head slightly, seemingly in a dream, and returned the photo to Gu Yun, sounding somewhat disappointed.

"Perhaps I spoke too confidently. Although I, as a royal elf, will not forget those I have seen, I may not have seen them all. However, judging from this woman's appearance, she must be one of my elven people."

The tone shifted abruptly, Yun Konghai's expression becoming somewhat unnatural, his voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of regret. Even though adding the words might cause the man in front of him to no longer cooperate with him, he still had to explain in advance.

“Brother Gu, if this woman is truly of elven royal blood, I’m afraid some of your ideas will be difficult to realize.”

"You must have heard of the rather strict prohibitions in the fairy realm, which forbid elves from easily intermarrying with other races."

He paused and sighed.

“If she were an ordinary elf, Brother Gu, your pseudo-innate strength, coupled with your help in finding the royal woman who had broken away, might explain things differently. But if she is truly a member of the royal family, I'm afraid... Brother Gu's feelings may not have a happy ending.”

Gu Yun's expression darkened slightly, but his eyes showed no sign of wavering. He spoke softly.

“Brother Yun, I understand the reasoning behind your words. To be honest, I have already let go of some other thoughts, but this obsession has been troubling me for a very long time. I am afraid that only by finding her can I be completely free.”

Gu Yun clenched his fists, his eyes revealing an undeniable determination.

"I hope Brother Yun can take me to the clan to search for her. I just want to say a few words to her."

Yun Konghai frowned, his quick mind instantly understanding that this was probably Gu Yun's true purpose.

Head to the land of the Elven Kings.

If it's really as Gu Yun described, just meeting and exchanging a few words, that's perfectly acceptable, even somewhat relaxing, and much cheaper than three drops of life essence.

But what if you have other thoughts...?

Gu Yun continued to throw out chips, his eyes filled with excitement and longing, and said.

"Brother Yun, there's no need to worry so much. I didn't mean anything by it."

"No matter what, he's just a pseudo-innate talent. He wouldn't even have a chance to fight back against an entire elven royal family."

“If Brother Yun can resolve this knot in my heart, I, Gu, will immediately use my skills to lead you to this woman.”

Yun Konghai thought it made a lot of sense, so he stopped refusing. Regardless of whether that was the purpose, as Gu Yun said, a pseudo-innate being couldn't cause any trouble, so he agreed.

"If it's just to introduce you to Brother Gu, it's naturally a small favor."

Upon hearing that Yun Konghai had agreed, Gu Yun's face immediately lit up with joy, and he showered Yun Konghai with flattery once again.

Yun Konghai's smugness deepened. Nothing felt better than having a pseudo-innate being flatter him, even if it was just to lower his guard.

But at this moment.

Perhaps only Werner knows the truth.

At this moment, Gu Yun's heart was as calm and cold as a windless lake.

The chat did not last long.

Both of them knew perfectly well that those who could cultivate to the Innate level were not innocent lambs, but wolves in sheep's clothing.

So, if we continue, we won't be able to keep up the act any longer.

then.

At Gu Yun's prompting, Yun Konghai bid farewell to Long Hao with some apology.

Long Hao followed the two's lead, waving awkwardly. After the three disappeared from sight, a sinister look returned to his face.

He snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Gu Yun is one thing, but his identity is unknown and his strength is strangely powerful.

But Yun Konghai was showing him no respect either; the conversation between the two of them just now truly showed that they didn't take him seriously at all.

This caused Long Hao to immediately abandon his original intention to remind Yun Konghai.

Because of the suffocating pressure he just felt, it seemed that Gu Yun was only targeting him. This showed that Gu Yun's purpose in going to the fairy realm was definitely not simple.

but.

What does this have to do with me?

This is something Yun Konghai brought upon himself.

As for Gu Yun?

Long Hao frowned slightly, preparing to go to the clan elders to inquire about this person's identity. Someone who could cultivate to the pseudo-innate level and possessed such strange abilities could not have remained unknown.

Moreover, apart from hair color, all other characteristics closely match those of the person who stole the Extreme Yang Pearl, which cannot be ignored.

Just wait for me.