Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 1009: Borrowing Your Precious Mirror

The red-robed woman was permitted to depart freely due to Ye Yun's ulterior motives.

It was highly probable that Dragon Xuan had absconded with eight of the nine Myriad Essence Wheels belonging to the Thousand Desolate God.

The sole remaining wheel had been left for the woman in red.

The very fact that Dragon Xuan had made such an arrangement implied their relationship was far from ordinary.

In Ye Yun's estimation,

this particular female disciple, the 249th generation of the Dragon God Sect, served as a living pawn, instrumental in locating Dragon Xuan.

Ye Yun saw no reason to take her under his wing until Dragon Xuan was apprehended.

"Lord Ancestor Dragon, I never imagined I would encounter you here on the Divine Land..."

A small, golden dragon head emerged from the Dragon-subduing Cauldron, its gaze fixed intently on Ye Yun.

This was none other than the Eight Part Buddhist Dragon.

"Your interventions to shield her along our journey have considerably diminished the cauldron's potency," Ye Yun remarked with a gentle smile.

"My Lord, as she is a disciple of the Dragon God Sect, I felt compelled to protect her, even at the cost of the Dragon-subduing Cauldron's prowess..."

The Eight Part Buddhist Dragon offered an innocent smile.

"Indeed!"

Ye Yun gave a nod and, with a swift movement of his other hand, produced an ancient Bronze Treasure Box.

This was the Sea of Creation.

This enigmatic artifact possessed unimaginable divine capabilities, specifically tailored for the restoration of various magical treasures.

"My thanks, my Lord!"

Upon the sight of the Bronze Treasure Box, the Eight Part Buddhist Dragon was filled with elation, its smile radiating pure delight.

It had previously undergone repairs within, and the experience had been nothing short of marvelous.

Ye Yun offered a faint smile.

He opened the Bronze Treasure Box and placed the Dragon-subduing Cauldron inside.

After a short interval.

Ye Yun reopened the treasure box and retrieved the Dragon-subduing Cauldron.

The golden Dragon-subduing Cauldron, now fully restored, gleamed brilliantly, emanating a formidable aura.

Ye Yun then put away the Dragon-subduing Cauldron.

Possessing an abundance of treasures, the small Dragon-subduing Cauldron had no immediate use and was temporarily stored.

The surrounding cultivators, including Gu Anran beside him, remained in a state of stunned disbelief, yet to fully recover.

With his hands clasped behind his back, Ye Yun's gaze penetrated the depths of the dense fog.

A flicker of red light swiftly traversed the thick, grey mist.

Ye Yun extended a finger, bestowing a Divine Consciousness Imprint upon the retreating figure of the red-robed woman.

"This young lady, with her meager cultivation, should not be left to perish within the grey mist..."

Ye Yun's smile was gentle.

By embedding a monitoring Divine Consciousness Imprint, he ensured he could reach her for aid should she encounter danger, provided she remained within a certain proximity.

Despite her somewhat erratic behavior, Ye Yun perceived the red-robed woman as possessing considerable intelligence; her ability to conceal herself within the Grey Mist Sea while awaiting her target demonstrated a high level of emotional acuity.

After a period of observation,

Ye Yun noted that this red-robed woman exclusively targeted cultivators within the True God Realm whose cultivation bases were inferior to her own. She rarely engaged opponents of equivalent strength.

This observation brought Ye Yun a sense of relief.

Buzz!

His pupils constricted slightly, tiny stellar symbols shimmering within his eyes as Gu Anran's memories were discreetly altered.

She retained no recollection of the Dragon-subduing Cauldron or the red-robed woman's escape.

"Fellow cultivator!"

The team leader, having regained consciousness, approached flutteringly, clutching his chest. After a couple of coughs, he inquired of Ye Yun, "Where did the blood-colored demon vanish just now?"

"It fled,"

Ye Yun responded with directness.

"How peculiar, the blood-colored demon held the clear advantage; why did it not proceed to devour us?"

The leader, scratching his head, regarded Ye Yun, who was only at the True God Realm Third Level, with evident bewilderment.

Could it be that these two young cultivators were indeed fortunate omens?

On their previous encounter with a blood-colored demon, they had miraculously avoided being consumed.

And now, the same scenario had unfolded.

Even the rest of their contingent had seemingly benefited from their presence.

Otherwise, when the blood-colored demon had struck him away, he would undoubtedly have been its first victim.

The mere thought of that gruesome scene sent shivers down his spine, filling him with dread.

The other cultivators, rising unsteadily, began to approach.

While all had sustained some injuries, they were not critical.

Each individual produced some medicinal pills, ingested them, and then settled onto the ground to commence their recuperation.

Gu Anran, approaching Ye Yun stealthily, whispered conspiratorially, "Senior brother, why did the blood-colored demon suddenly retreat? Was it intimidated by you?"

"How could I possess such capability?"

Ye Yun chuckled in response.

He would not confess his deed in the presence of the assembled group.

Nevertheless, to save the young girl from embarrassment after his declaration, Ye Yun discreetly sent a message.

"It's like this, Junior Sister. I possess an artifact capable of emanating auras from various dimensions. When the crimson demon sensed an aura far surpassing its own might, it became intimidated and fled..."

"You're bluffing, and that actually works? Great heavens, Senior Brother, you truly are something else to have devised such an artifact!"

Gu Anran conveyed her astonishment through a message.

Her delicate features betrayed a look of deep admiration towards Ye Yun.

Ye Yun: "..."

In that moment, Ye Yun's cheeks grew somewhat flushed under Gu Anran's praise.

He cleared his throat softly, offered an awkward smile, and remained silent thereafter.

Time flowed onward in silence.

After a number of time intervals had elapsed, the injuries sustained by everyone had markedly improved, permitting them to continue their journey.

While not entirely healed, their movements were no longer significantly impeded.

The residual minor wounds could be tended to and healed gradually over time.

At this juncture, the team leader approached them.

"Little girl, I observed you holding a treasure mirror earlier; it appeared quite potent and seemed capable of reflecting attacks?"

The leader addressed Gu Anran with a gentle smile.

Gu Anran became visibly flustered, concealing her left hand behind her back.

Concealed within her grasp was the Mirror of Chaos.

Ye Yun's gaze sharpened slightly.

Could this man's personal approach and pointed remarks indicate that he coveted the Mirror of Chaos?

"My Mountain Suppressing Seal was, by some unfortunate turn of events, shattered by that demon earlier, leaving me without a readily available treasure. Your mirror looks rather exquisite; might I have the opportunity to borrow it for a period?"

The leader inquired with a smile.

"Borrow it?"

Gu Anran was taken aback for a moment, utterly surprised by the leader's sudden lack of decorum.

If she were to lend it, would she ever see it again?

"The blood-colored demon is exceptionally cunning, and should it return, I harbor doubts about my ability to overcome it. Therefore, I wish to borrow your treasure mirror to ensure everyone's safety..."

The leader stated in a measured tone.

As he spoke, other team members began to congregate.

"The leader's Mountain Suppressing Seal was destroyed as he took the initiative to protect us; surely everyone witnessed that!"

A man interjected abruptly.

"Indeed, little girl, given your comparatively lower cultivation level within the team, why not entrust your treasure to the leader? It shall be returned to you upon our departure from the Grey Mist Sea!"

Another man concurred.

"Our leader has consistently shown concern for both of you. He merely requests to borrow the treasure now, not to keep it permanently. What disadvantage would there be for you?"

Yet another person chimed in.

In an instant, the team members vocalized their support for the leader's request.

Gu Anran's expression turned cold, her brow furrowing slightly, "This is my personal treasure; why should I be compelled to lend it out?"

"The leader is our most formidable combatant. Had he not taken the lead against the blood-colored demon, do you truly believe you would still be alive?"

One man retorted indignantly.

"What preposterous nonsense are you spouting?"

Ye Yun gestured dismissively, fixing the man with a cold gaze, and stated calmly, "While the blood-colored demon is undeniably formidable, it never showed any intention of harming us siblings. In truth, it is you who ought to be exceedingly cautious!"

"How utterly presumptuous!"

The man glared at Ye Yun, vibrating with intense rage.

Ye Yun's words acted as a spark, instantly igniting the simmering tensions within the small group.