Phi-Fic Chapter 597 - 187: Unusual Coffin, Envoy from Hanzhou, A Kill Unavoidable, One More Gamble
Chapter 597 - 187: Unusual Coffin, Envoy from Hanzhou, A Kill Unavoidable, One More Gamble
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The cane slowly struck the icy land.
As he went deeper, Li Yuan’s vision became blurred, and the strength around him rapidly dissipated.
Li Yuan silently observed the data.
The data had already dropped to the Eighth Grade.
A few more steps, and Eighth Grade would become Ninth Grade.
After a few more steps, his data would become single digits.
Li Yuan had already had a young wolf scout these areas, marking them as safe zones, at least on the surface.
Considering that the "Divine Spirit" sleeping here intended to accept him, the "Divine Spirit" would not want this place exposed, the Wolf Mother was still in the hands of the Barbarian King, and his Fourth Grade Blood remained in the hands of Sister Yan in the Black Market Ghost Realm...
Li Yuan felt he had exercised the utmost caution; at least, nothing seemed out of place on the surface.
He stopped at a boundary and glanced at the data beside him.
The data had now become "8~9".
He looked ahead, and among the forest of ghostly blue ice pillars, a Yin Yang Fish over ten meters tall stood.
The pits and hollows on the Fish’s body were each a tomb chamber.
The ghostly blue coffins and the people inside were clearly visible.
Li Yuan observed for a while, and suddenly his eyes narrowed, because from his angle, he saw a coffin above move slightly, faintly revealing a "0~1".
But this "0~1" disappeared in a flash, as if triggered solely by his outsider presence.
’Are there more guards here besides the Wolf Mother?’
’Or maybe some Divine Spirit already awakened, just believing it’s not the appointed time, so it went back to sleep?’
’It shouldn’t be the latter; after all, things can’t be that coincidental, to happen right as I arrive.’
’It seems there’s still danger here.’
Li Yuan braced his left hand with the cane, while his right hand pulled out the White Snake Blade from his bosom.
When everyone is at ’0~1’, quantity and weapons matter.
He looked at the Yin Yang Fish, paused slightly, and then resolutely stepped inside.
In an instant, he saw his data change to "0~1".
The fire within him completely extinguished, and Shadow Blood was entirely frozen.
At that moment, an extremely unbearable chill overwhelmed him, making his limbs ice cold, and his whole body was quickly freezing.
This cold told him that he had to act immediately, or he would be frozen to death before long.
The only way to survive was to retreat immediately or to hide inside a coffin.
Li Yuan didn’t know how the Wolf Mother stayed here for so long; perhaps it was because of the Jade Remains’ naturally strong resistance to cold?
He could only feel his body, which was now completely devoid of strength.
In such an environment, any power had already "become zero".
Dozens of seconds later, when Li Yuan felt his body’s limit nearing, he chose to retreat.
His purpose was clear—this time he came to remove the Yin Qi mark of that unknown entity; for the rest, he temporarily didn’t want to concern himself, knowing that meddling here would lead to endless complications.
Hence, he didn’t inspect the abnormal coffin above the Yin Yang Fish Tomb Chamber, nor did he concern himself with the previous Wolf Mother who froze to death... although he already had his suspicions in mind.
"The Divine Spirit" does not need a Tomb Guardian with personal feelings.
The previous Wolf Mother went to whimsically view a sunset; perhaps that sunset ignited her memories, yet it also led to her death.
If Li Yuan were that Wolf Mother, he certainly wouldn’t have gone to watch the sunset.
But that Wolf Mother was not Li Yuan.
However, Li Yuan did not dislike someone who wanted to watch the sunset.
So... he wasn’t pleased about the death of the previous Wolf Mother either.
As many thoughts flashed through his mind, Li Yuan leaned on his cane and retraced his steps back to the exit.
At the exit, the Barbarian King, Queen Mother, and Wolf Mother were all there.
The new Wolf Mother, donning Silver Gauze, slightly bowed to Li Yuan without speaking.
And Li Yuan, looking at the Barbarian King and Queen Mother, said, "Let’s go."
Soon after, Li Yuan and the Queen Mother rode on the wolf, while the Barbarian King ran barefoot on the ground.
Li Yuan cast a peculiar glance at his nine-year-old son.
The Queen Mother softly said, "The great king must always hone himself, even walking is a form of practice."
Li Yuan instantly fell silent, gently smoothing the long hair of the woman in front of him...
Identity and the responsibilities one bears can truly change a person quickly.
The once silly girl had transformed into a figure akin to an iron-blooded queen.
Thus, he took out a mask from his bosom and put it back on, whispering, "The Barbarian Race only needs one king."
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Several days later, Li Yuan left the Western Pole Permafrost and traveled eastwards, reaching the Black Market Ghost Realm after more than half a month.
Lady Yan carefully examined him, then said, "That mark has disappeared, but from now on, you still need to be cautious... the heavy karma around the Emperor should’ve spotted you when you acted."
Li Yuan nodded.
However,
This time he considered himself measured.
As long as he didn’t act, he wouldn’t be watched, considering he had previously hidden near the Mass Grave for so long without incident.
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At present...
Long Sleep River.
An obscure dock.
Over three hundred iron cavalry rode majestically, halting like a forest.
These iron cavalry were extraordinarily imposing, with ornate metal deer-shaped decorations atop their helmets; their marching was uniform, giving the appearance of being one with each other, indestructible, from afar.
When the iron cavalry arrived at the dock.
Two men in luxurious clothing slowly rode out from the encirclement of the iron cavalry.
As soon as they arrived, a grayish-black boat emerged from the reeds not far from the dock.
From the outside, the boat looked ordinary, but upon pulling back the curtains, the interior was extremely luxurious.
The two men in luxurious clothing boarded the boat and waved towards the shore.