Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now! Chapter 1143 - 341: [Ghost Race Patriarch] (2)

It turns out the old lady had secretly aided me.

"I did not simply assist you to placate the Hundred-Year-old. My intention was to grant you an opportunity to familiarize yourself with that individual. He possesses a benevolent nature and is generally agreeable amongst the Venerable Saints.

Should you establish a rapport with him, it would forge a connection, creating good karma that will eventually bear fruit. If he develops a favorable impression of you, it's possible you might receive his support later on.

Particularly..."

The old lady narrowed her eyes: "I can make a shrewd guess as to which Saint is pulling the strings behind Lu Sisi.

That particular individual... we share a history of discord.

If you were to invoke my name to seek her favor, it could very well backfire. Even if she harbored no ill will towards you initially, learning of your association with me might provoke her to retaliate. Consequently, the very things you hope to obtain from her could become even more elusive!"

Chen Yan was rendered speechless!

However, the old lady let out a chuckle shortly thereafter: "Nevertheless, that fellow has some established ties with the Hundred-Year-old. If he respects the Hundred-Year-old’s standing, he might show you some leniency.

Furthermore, you do possess a certain connection with that Hundred-Year-old individual. You have even managed to learn his "God-Hosting Chapter", which indicates the bond is rather extraordinary.

Should you exert a bit more effort, you might just secure some opportunities from the Hundred-Year-old. Eventually, you could implore him to intervene, potentially bringing resolution to Lu Sisi’s predicament.

Once that Venerable Saint concludes their comprehension of Lu Sisi’s consciousness and the memories from this lifetime, perhaps they will be willing to return them to you."

Absolutely not!

Chen Yan felt a surge of frustration upon hearing this: "Old lady, you were aware that I needed to cultivate a relationship with the Hundred-Year-old Venerable, yet you permitted me to deceive him and conceal my identity? Won’t he hold it against me if he discovers I trifled with him?"

"He will not." The old lady responded with a laugh: "That Hundred-Year-old possesses the most amiable disposition among us.

His Taoist cultivation follows a path of unrestrained freedom and playfulness. To put it more favorably, he is unsophisticated and enjoys dabbling in worldly matters.

Had it been any other Venerable Saint, they might have taken offense.

But given the Hundred-Year-old’s temperament, he might find your actions amusing and might even devise clever ways to playfully retaliate, without harboring any genuine resentment or anger towards you.

Through these back-and-forth interactions, he might even forge a bond or a friendship with you."

Chen Yan nodded thoughtfully: "So, you bestowed upon me a Magical Artifact to aid in concealing my identity and deflect the Hundred-Year-old Venerable’s scrutiny, all to provide me with a chance to befriend him?"

The old lady gently shook her head: "It is far too early to discuss such matters at this juncture; Venerable Saints are not beings one can easily manipulate!

My assistance is merely a casual gesture made in anticipation.

There is no telling if it will prove beneficial; if not, it incurs no cost. Yet, should it prove valuable, it may offer a degree of support."

She paused, her expression growing solemn: "My dear grandson! You must engrave this into your memory: Venerable Saints are not individuals susceptible to straightforward scheming!

Venerable Saints possess the ability to comprehend the Heavenly Dao and foresee destiny and fortune! Should anyone purposefully attempt to deceive them, the Saint will undoubtedly perceive it and retaliate with swiftness, leaving you unaware of your demise until it befalls you.

I am imparting this knowledge to ensure your understanding; you must cease coercing Lu Sisi on this matter any further.

Let events unfold naturally. Simply refrain from provoking or offending her, and perhaps a path to reconciliation may present itself in the future."

As she concluded her words, the old lady extended a finger, and a beam of light shot forth, entering Chen Yan’s embrace and disappearing into his Storage Jade Pendant!

"Keep this Magical Artifact safe. When the opportune moment arises for someone in your family to awaken, utilize it then; it may provide some assistance, potentially forging a sliver of good karma, thereby granting you leverage when seeking aid from her in the days to come."

Chen Yan immediately employed his Divine Sense to examine the Storage Jade Pendant, perceiving only the resplendent treasure the old lady had described. However, despite the concentrated mana, his Divine Sense was incapable of penetrating its depths, leaving him ignorant of its contents.

"Just keep it secured. Do not reveal it until the proper time. Otherwise, it will appear overly calculated, which is not ideal," the old lady advised, shaking her head and gesturing with her hand.

Chen Yan, complying with her instruction, ceased probing the item and withdrew his Divine Sense.

The old lady appeared significantly more at ease. She approached Chen Yan and gently caressed his hair: "My dear grandson, the Domain Realm is far more intricate than you can possibly imagine.

The Saints residing within the Domain Realm, the very fabric of the Heavenly Dao, all possess profound complexities, and you are not yet qualified to glimpse their profound secrets.

Initially, I harbored no desire for you to become entangled in these affairs, wishing that you might never set foot in the Domain Realm, instead learning a few spells to live a life of comfort and ease as a prosperous individual.

Unexpectedly, the threads of cause and effect have inexorably drawn you in, ensnaring you most deeply."