Chapter 143: Intricate and Chaotic

I don't think so. It is impossible for Fuyou Ming to be my relative. Judging purely by our similar appearances, he could only be either a brother or a parent, but my parents are still alive to this day, so this hypothesis does not hold. As for the notion that the two of us are brothers, that is even more absurd. Fuyou Ming's age is an unknown, but what is certain is that he must be older than my parents. How could he possibly be of the same generation as me? Perhaps all of this is truly just a pure coincidence. Apart from being adversaries, there will never be any other relationship between him and me. Yushang attempted to distance himself from Fuyou Ming, harboring a subconscious aversion to having any ties to that person.

I can also vouch for him. Ever since the brat was born and grew into an adult, I have never left his side for even half a step, nor have I ever noticed anyone from their family having any interactions with that old fellow. They could be said to be complete strangers. Therefore, the hypothesis that the brat and that old fellow are relatives can basically be dismissed as a not-very-funny joke. Hearing this, Xiaoyin could no longer hold back and chimed in. Although the brat could hardly be called a saint who saves lives and heals the wounded, he certainly wasn't an unforgivable villain either. The thought of him having an intimate relationship with that old fellow was something she truly could not accept.

Fine, then let us temporarily set aside the question of what relationship Brother Yu shares with that Fuyou Ming. But I have always been unable to understand why he is monitoring Brother Yu from the shadows, and does not want this matter to be leaked, not even to his own subordinates. Furthermore, from your words just now, I gathered that Fuyou Ming seems to greatly despise Brother Yu. What on earth is going on here? Lan Bingxian asked with a puzzled and perplexed expression. Could there be some unknown hidden story behind all this? Intuition told him that this answer must be connected to this conspiracy.

He hates me? To be honest, how many times have I met Fuyou Ming from beginning to end? We haven't even exchanged a few words, so how could there be hatred for no reason? But hearing you put it that way, although he was extremely courteous to me, I could still sense an unintentional, cold sense of distance in his words. However, I cannot say that he has no interaction with our family either. I am still puzzled as to why my parents entrusted the jade bracelet containing the memories to this person. In short, everything is too complex and bizarre. Yushang suddenly thought of the jade bracelet Fuyou Ming had handed to him. What exact relationship did this old fellow have with his parents? This truly left him utterly baffled.

Right, how could I have forgotten about that jade bracelet! I kept thinking we were about to untangle this intricate web of relationships, only to find that a single minute detail could negate everything. What is the truth? What on earth is that old fellow trying to achieve? All of this has formed a massive mass of doubt blocking my heart. If I don't figure this out, I won't be able to find peace. Xiaoyin furrowed her brow and looked at Yushang with utter helplessness. This brat really is a mystery; it seemed as though all the bizarre occurrences in the world were inextricably linked to him. What kind of existence would he become in the future?

Don't talk about thinking; just listening to this makes me utterly chaotic. These problems are entangled in my mind and refuse to be unraveled. Why is it that something seemingly simple, once analyzed, becomes so complicated as if every step is a trap? Every movement feels like a hint, as if telling us not to probe any further, or we will sink forever into unanswered questions and be unable to extricate ourselves. Yet the problem right in front of us forces us to keep searching. However, that so-called truth might truly bring pain to those involved... Juyuan didn't know why this thought suddenly popped into her head, but she had a premonition that none of this was as simple as it appeared on the surface.

Right, we've just been dwelling on this issue and neglecting other things. I remember Yuan'er mentioning in her past life that there is another girl carrying her soul. I can be certain that the King hasn't found that girl yet. Perhaps she is our bargaining chip for negotiating with them now! Leng Huaiyi, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke up loudly. No wonder he felt earlier that everyone had forgotten something. Thinking about it carefully, the only thing they currently had to contend with the King was that girl they had never met. Perhaps she really could secure everyone's safety.

Didn't they say Fuyou Ming's cultivation realm is beyond ordinary comparison? If that's true, how could merely finding one person stump him? Besides, we've only heard people mention that girl without ever actually seeing her; how can we regard her as a life-saving elixir? Yin Boxuan was becoming increasingly unable to understand what these people were thinking. How could a woman they had never met save them from the fire? Furthermore, with Fuyou Ming being so capable, he could simply use his spiritual sense to perceive and locate the person he wanted to find. Why would he need anyone else's help?

I understand what you mean. The only person in this world who can find that woman is Yuan'er alone. No matter how powerful others might be, they cannot trace which of the millions of bodies in this world holds the scattered soul fragments. Because incomplete souls do not belong to the jurisdiction of any realm, let alone any secret arts that can perceive their existence. Only the other half of the soul connected to it can react at the appropriate time to locate its existence. Therefore, if the King wants to resurrect that woman, he must rely on Yuan'er to find the other girl who possesses her incomplete soul. Yu Xiaoran said with a sudden realization.

If you can think of this, Fuyou Ming must have thought of it too. So I guess that from the very beginning, he had no intention of harming Yuan'er. He merely wanted to use coercion and temptation by some means to make her find the other girl who possesses the incomplete soul. If that's the case, we can use this condition to make Fuyou Ming temporarily abandon the idea of hunting down Lan Bingxian and let you all go for the time being. After all, I don't think he would delay his important matters for the sake of a few lives. Therefore, as long as you seize this opportunity, you will definitely be able to escape his control. Xun Mishuan couldn't help but reveal a relieved smile as she said this. It seemed Fuyou Ming still had weaknesses that could be exploited!

So the key to success rests entirely on Yuan'er. As long as she holds her ground, the King will have to compromise. But when all is said and done, I'm still somewhat worried, because the King is the type of person who is impervious to both soft and hard tactics and refuses to be threatened by any conditions. If we push him into a corner, wouldn't it backfire? Although this was the only method worth trying at the moment, Yan Xuesu still felt it was far too risky. After all, during her years in the Nether City, she had come to understand the King somewhat; his temperament was fickle and completely uncontrollable. Doing this now was nothing less than pulling teeth from a tiger's mouth, and the slightest carelessness would result in total annihilation!

Not only Yuan'er, but Xiaoyin and Brother Yu are also key figures. The King's inexplicable pampering of Xiaoyin, and his inexplicable hatred toward Brother Yu—all of this defies comprehension. Yet one thing is certain: the King will not put the three of you to death for the time being. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to walk out of the Nether City alive back then. Although the King's intentions are unknown, at least it is certain that you are safe for now, and you cannot die yet. And the four of us probably still possess some utility value, so we won't be in danger for the time being either. At worst, we'll just fail the mission and be punished by the King, but at least it won't cost us our lives. Therefore, the only one under immediate threat is Brother Lan, but as long as our group protects him, he should be able to keep his life for the time being, Lanwu said thoughtfully. Although she didn't know where her confidence came from, she was certain that this time, they were bound to win!

Lanyan, you said that old fellow pampers me? Are you kidding me? He wouldn't be good to me for no reason. Besides, I'm in cahoots with the brat, so how could he be good to an enemy? But this could also be understood as him fearing the power of my Blood-Red Snake Spirit, which is why he shows me respect! True to form, no matter when or where, Xiaoyin never forgot to boast about himself. Yet in his heart, he felt as though it might actually be the case!

Stop flattering yourself. Even if an ancient deity stood before the King, the word 'respect' probably wouldn't apply to him. But I've also noticed that no matter how rude you little snake are, the King can brush it off as if it never happened and pay it no mind. You must know that if anyone else treated him with such disregard, that person wouldn't just die—they'd suffer a lesson far more terrifying than death. Yet you, this little snake, live better than anyone else, and every time the King looks at you, his gaze is different. It's a gentleness and care I've never seen before. Yu Xiaoran looked up and down at the seemingly unremarkable Xiaoyin. What kind of ability did he possess that made the King treat him this way?

Not only that, I once heard that you broke into the Nether City years ago. You must know that no intruder has ever walked out of there alive. And I heard that back then, you fought a fairy's son and even plundered his top-tier divine artifact. Yet the King, worried that the artifact's brilliance was too glaring, sealed it inside your body, and you will only have the ability to retrieve it once your cultivation is restored to its peak. No matter how you look at it, the King's action was for your own good, and he gained absolutely no benefit from it. Yan Xuesu also laid out all the truth she knew. Hearing them tell it, it seemed Fuyou Ming really was very good to Xiaoyin!

Moreover, the secret passage leading to the Nether City back then appeared on its own. I have reason to believe that the King intentionally led you into the Nether City, precisely to prevent your enemies from killing you. Put that way, perhaps the King even saved your life back then. Lanwu also looked at Xiaoyin with a puzzled expression, as if trying to see right through him. Honestly, having known the King for so long, she had never seen him treat anyone so well. Why on earth was that? Could it be that they had a deep friendship beforehand? But looking at Xiaoyin, it didn't seem to be the case at all. Sigh, this really was incomprehensible!

Although I have no way to verify whether what they said is true or false, the only thing I can be certain of is that the King told you all his secrets. Ask yourself, if he didn't trust and care deeply about someone, how could he possibly recount such sordid past events? Therefore, perhaps the King really does care about you. Maybe you can use this trait to temporarily protect everyone's lives and even escape the King's control. Leng Huaiyi couldn't help chiming in. In fact, he had long since noticed the King's unusual treatment of Xiaoyin. But he hadn't paid much attention to it back then; thinking about it now, perhaps there really was some hidden story behind all this.

What should have been a mundane and trivial matter has been made to sound so bizarre by you all. I really don't know if you're overthinking things or if my comprehension and perception are limited. I only know that that old fellow Fuyou Ming doesn't even hold the heavens in his eyes, so how could he possibly look at me differently? You guys are really off the mark! Xiaoyin put on an indifferent front and said. For some reason, after everyone exposed this matter, a trace of panic unexpectedly arose within Xiaoyin's heart. Yet he couldn't explain why he was panicking; in short, this feeling made him extremely uncomfortable.

Actually, it's worth a try. If Fuyou Ming really cares about you as much as they say, that's a wonderful thing! That way, it saves a lot of trouble, and you can use this point to achieve our desired goal! Xun Mishuan said with a mischievous smile upon hearing this. It seemed this matter was getting more and more interesting!