Chapter 0: 70. The Thing Underground
“Fellow Daoist, why have you suddenly fallen silent?”
Qin Gou gazed at the black-clothed woman in front of him with some confusion. In his opinion, she had inexplicably fallen silent while they were chatting.
So, aside from himself, who would suddenly talk to A Xi, there were others with this peculiar habit.
Upon hearing this, the black-clothed woman couldn’t help but ask suspiciously, “Fellow Daoist, can you repeat what you just said? Do you clearly understand what you just spoke?”
Qin Gou said without hesitation, “I wish to go to your private cave dwelling, Fellow Daoist, to discuss an important matter with you alone.”
The black-clothed woman’s tone was very complex, “Does Fellow Daoist consider this request polite? We have known each other for scarcely the duration of one incense stick burning, and you wish to enter my inner chambers?”
“Didn’t you insist that I speak?”
Qin Gou was stunned. What kind of entrapment was this?
The black-clothed woman was equally bewildered. It’s ruined, it’s ruined! Why hadn’t it been completely resolved yet?!
She didn’t think Qin Gou inherently had any ulterior motives. After all, her entire black robe concealed her thoroughly. If not for her powerful seductive abilities forcibly twisting his reason, under normal circumstances, who would become interested before even knowing if they were human or ghost?
She subtly glanced at the masked woman beside her. As expected, her gaze was practically filled with the unspoken words, “What did I tell you?” It’s better to be safe than sorry, and this time, something unexpected truly happened!
However, when faced with such a situation, the black-clothed woman wasn’t entirely without recourse. In fact, she could simultaneously cast Clear Heart spells, cooperating with him to gradually resolve his obsessions. This would allow him to regain his clarity step by step. For example, his current insistent repetition of “enter the cave dwelling.” Thus, this would also serve as a form of insurance, because…
“But Fellow Daoist, have you thought clearly? My cave dwelling is the most heavily protected and restricted place within this Patrol Heaven Institute. For anyone other than myself, it is no different from an airtight prison!”
What she meant was that once inside the cave dwelling, it would not only help resolve some of Qin Gou’s current obsessions, aiding in clearing his heart, but it would also allow her to utilize various restrictions to prevent him from doing anything irrational to the greatest extent.
“Of course, after all, I am not your enemy, Fellow Daoist.” Qin Gou said with an innocent expression.
“Please follow me.”
“Clan Leader!” The masked woman called out with a helpless look, her mind filled with only one thought: Fellow Daoist Qin was too unlucky.
“Host the other guests well. I have my own plans.”
With that, the black-clothed woman left the guest cave dwelling with Qin Gou.
Not long after, as he grew closer to a certain item that was attracting him, Qin Gou clearly felt the Law/Rule Power in this area gradually shifting from gentle to sharp.
Upon formally entering the cave dwelling, he felt pressure from all directions locking onto him.
“How do you feel now, Fellow Daoist?” the black-clothed woman asked. Along the way, to compensate for her mistake, she had been continuously casting spells to restrain her seductive power, working tirelessly in secret, and was quite exhausted.
“The pressure is considerable.” Qin Gou replied truthfully.
“I mean, didn’t Fellow Daoist say earlier that you had an important matter to discuss with me?” At this moment, the black-clothed woman had already anticipated many possibilities and was determined not to get angry, no matter what lewd words she might hear. After all, the current Fellow Daoist Qin was the most innocent person.
Qin Gou politely said, “Yes, I would very much like to see that marvelous treasure under your cave dwelling, Fellow Daoist.”
“What did you say?!” The black-clothed woman’s entire body jolted.
Under this cave dwelling, there was only one thing: the Love Seal of the current Heartstriker Snake Woman, which she had voluntarily separated and sealed away many years ago.
“Who sent you? How do you know about this?”
“Don’t misunderstand!”
Sensing her sudden change in emotions, Qin Gou immediately explained, “I absolutely do not intend to seize it by force.”
“That’s a superfluous statement. If you are not recognized, I have never heard of anyone in this world who could forcibly take it.” The black-clothed woman felt Qin Gou was talking nonsense, which was one of the side effects of being too deeply influenced by the seductive power.
However, these words held a completely different meaning in Qin Gou’s ears.
“I wonder if anyone in Bu She Tian has been recognized?” Qin Gou pressed further.
“They are not worthy.” The black-clothed woman stated decisively.
Qin Gou chuckled. His Profound Realm Core was indeed not something to be trifled with.
“Then I think I can try!” Qin Gou’s voice was filled with eagerness.
Seeing this, the black-clothed woman took a deep breath. “First, I need to know where exactly you obtained this information. Secondly… Fellow Daoist Qin, please rest assured, I will take responsibility for my actions. I will definitely provide you with the best treatment!”
“Didn’t I just get the sensation here?” Qin Gou continued to inquire, “Can I really not even take a look?”
“There is no such thing as ‘taking a look’.”
The black-clothed woman finally lost her patience. “But wasn’t your original purpose for coming to Bu She Tian to challenge others? If you are so determined to get it, why don’t you just defeat me directly? Then the entire Patrol Heaven Institute will be yours!”
With that, her aura changed. Although she was speaking out of anger, she still couldn’t let her guard down against the current ‘irrational’ Qin Gou.
“I would never do such a thing.”
Qin Gou said earnestly, “Fellow Daoist has hosted me for so long and has already agreed to help me many times without seeking any reward. You are already my friend, how could I possibly make a move against you?”
“Why are you saying everything? Are you expecting me to willingly hand it over?” The black-clothed woman felt quite annoyed and said coldly.
“Of course not.”
Qin Gou’s expression was very serious. “Since I’ve already said that you are my friend, Fellow Daoist, how could I let a friend suffer a loss?”
“Then what do you intend to do?” She felt completely confused by Qin Gou.
Qin Gou’s eyes were filled with sincerity as he continued to persuade her, “If I’m not mistaken, that item is actually useless to you, Fellow Daoist. Not only that, but you also have to expend effort to build numerous defenses, for fear that others might take advantage of it. It’s truly a thankless and arduous task.”
“So what if it is?” The black-clothed woman agreed with this statement.
Seeing this, Old Qin became even more confident. “But as the saying goes, one person’s honey is another person’s poison. At the same time, I have been cultivating for so many years and possess considerable resources!”
“What exactly are you trying to say?”
“Fellow Daoist, just name your price and sell it to me directly!” Qin Gou asked politely, his eyes full of sincerity.
The next second, with a “bang.”
The cave dwelling door behind Qin Gou slammed shut heavily.
