My Silly, Sweet Wife

Watching the green-robed woman’s changing expression, Ye Guichen felt a surge of joy in his heart.

Previously, the distance was too great, and even with Ye Guichen’s enhanced perception, he could not discern the specific situation inside the Black Wind Cave.

But now, with the distance significantly reduced, Ye Guichen discovered that the two other companions of the green-robed woman were severely injured.

However, the strange thing was, their injuries seemed not to be caused by weapons like swords, but rather appeared as if they had been attacked by beasts, or something had backfired on them.

Ye Guichen remained suspicious about the identity of the green-robed woman and her group.

Especially when he saw the green-robed woman and the man wielding a folding fan perform a technique of forming soldiers from talismans, Ye Guichen’s eyes lit up.

This technique seemed akin to the Disarming Technique from the 108 esoteric spells of the Esoteric Sect.

The Disarming Technique, similar to Mechanical Techniques.

Through precise mechanical designs, one could easily forge puppets with strong combat abilities.

Moreover, the puppets could be condensed into talismans for easy carrying.

Ye Guichen faintly sensed that these people were likely using that kind of Mechanical Technique.

”Why aren’t you speaking?” Ye Guichen continued to smile warmly at the green-robed woman, in a manner that suggested he was confident of his victory.

The green-robed woman’s eyes flickered, and after a long while, she finally spoke: ”What exactly do you intend?”

”Hehe, I believe there’s no need for me to elaborate on your purpose in coming to the Northern Wilderness?” Ye Guichen feinted.

Indeed, the green-robed woman was not adept at deceit, hesitated slightly, and spoke: ”I know the Third Elder has been coveting the Sect Leader’s position all along, and he also has a great desire for the gigantic mechanism beneath the Northern Wilderness. Elder Qianji from the Qianji Sect once said that whoever can decipher that mechanism can lead the Qianji Sect, but with the Third Elder’s petty schemes, he is simply incapable of becoming the Sect Leader.”

”Qianji Sect? Elder Qianji?” Upon hearing this, Ye Guichen couldn’t help but recall the gigantic millstone and gears he had seen before.

So, according to the green-robed woman, the shape-shifting thing underneath the Northern Wilderness was made by Elder Qianji?

Whoa, what kind of genius is this Elder Qianji!

It’s like he turned the entirety of the Northern Wilderness into a chessboard.

Though shocked internally, Ye Guichen maintained his composure outwardly.

”You are correct, with the Third Elder’s antics, he indeed isn’t fit to become the Sect Leader of the Qianji Sect!” Ye Guichen quietly nodded and instructed Feng Wuxiu: ”Alright, let them go.”

What?

The green-robed woman was stunned.

She was incredibly perplexed.

Just moments ago, tensions were high, so why the sudden release?

Luo Dan panicked, wanting to appeal.

Chu Yuanchen also wished to say something, but Feng Wuxiu paid them no heed.

Seeing Ye Guichen instruct to release, Feng Wuxiu didn’t hesitate, quickly throwing the man out.

The green-robed woman hurriedly stepped forward to support him: ”Xiang Yun, are you alright?”

The man named Xiang Yun glared at Feng Wuxiu fiercely, then shook his head to indicate he was fine.

The green-robed woman swiftly reattached Xiang Yun’s broken arms and then withdrew the umbrella that was still swirling in the air.

Yet, she continued to vigilantly watch Ye Guichen: ”What exactly are you planning?”

”There’s no need to be tense; the enormous mechanism beneath the Northern Wilderness isn’t something one person can comprehend. Moreover, if your two companions don’t receive medical treatment soon, their lives might be in jeopardy.”

The green-robed woman was puzzled: ”What do you wish to say?”

”Hehe, it’s quite simple. I’ll save your two companions, and you tell me everything you’ve discovered about the gigantic mechanism beneath the Northern Wilderness,” Ye Guichen spoke calmly.

”Impossible!” Xiang Yun immediately refused: ”We’ve been here for several years, hiding all the while. Although we haven’t unlocked that mechanism, we’ve deciphered quite a bit. On what grounds do you think you deserve all the information we’ve discovered?”

Ye Guichen replied indifferently: ”You don’t have to tell me, but without treatment for your two companions, they’ll undoubtedly die within a day.”

”You...” Xiang Yun fell silent.

Those two were one of their uncles and a fellow sect mate.

While researching the gigantic mechanism beneath the Northern Wilderness, they suddenly encountered danger, and their uncle bravely protected them from harm.

Yet, he suffered severe injuries as a result.

The other sect mate wasn’t as fortunate, unable to evade the threat at that time.

It was precisely because of this that they’d been hiding in the Black Wind Cave for some time.

Although they understood mechanisms, medical skills were beyond them.

They had nearly depleted the healing pills, and their uncle and sect mate’s conditions not only haven’t improved, but actually worsened.

As Ye Guichen mentioned, it might not be long before the two perish.

The green-robed woman’s brow furrowed intensely, caught in internal conflict.

After thinking for a long time, the green-robed woman spoke: ”Since you’re with the Third Elder, we’re naturally at odds. Moreover, how can I trust that you’ll really save our uncle and sect mate?”

”Hehe, have you not noticed something about him yet?” Ye Guichen casually pointed at Feng Wuxiu.

The woman in green and Xiang Yun simultaneously looked at Feng Wuxiu.

Feng Wuxiu’s injuries were now invisible.

If they hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, they wouldn’t believe such magical healing ability existed in the world.

It was precisely for this reason that the woman in green considered Feng Wuxiu an excellent material for crafting a puppet.

But now, it seemed difficult to obtain such good material.

”Alright, we’ll believe you this time!” The woman in green nodded in agreement and gestured to Xiang Yun.

Xiang Yun wanted to say something but was interrupted by the woman in green: ”Enough, you go in first.”

Xiang Yun had no choice but to sigh.

Given the current situation, he didn’t seem to have another option.

The woman in green gestured for him to proceed and then entered the Black Wind Cave first.

”Brother Ye, what exactly are you trying to do?” Seeing Ye Guichen following the woman in green into the Black Wind Cave, Chu Yuanchen grabbed Ye Guichen: ”Their cultivation is quite high, and their methods are strange. If you revive their uncle, and they develop murderous intent, we’re likely doomed!”

Ye Guichen smiled: ”Brother Chu, didn’t you understand? They possess the elusive Thousand Mechanism Skill. If we can truly control that massive underground mechanism, then wouldn’t the northern wasteland be under our control? At that point, eliminating the demi-humans would be a breeze!”

Chu Yuanchen, having already seen the giant mechanism with Ye Guichen, naturally knew it was not crafted by ordinary people.

However, he simply didn’t believe anyone could control such a vast mechanism, ”Brother Ye, I know you have extraordinary talent, but as far as I know, the Thousand Mechanism Skill is extremely complex, even harder than cultivation, and without talent, it’s impossible to comprehend. Moreover, you heard them say they’ve been here for years; how could we possibly comprehend it in a short amount of time?”

Ye Guichen naturally wouldn’t tell him that among the 108 techniques he practiced in the Esoteric Sect, there was one called Discrepancy Technique.

This Discrepancy Technique had a curious resemblance to the Thousand Mechanism Skill.

Just before, when his cultivation was weak, Ye Guichen had never pondered the Discrepancy Technique.

Just earlier, extracting information from the woman in green’s words, Ye Guichen suddenly realized this might be an opportunity.

Once in control of that giant underground mechanism in the northern wasteland, the land would be akin to a plaything in his hands, to manipulate as he wished.

At that time, dealing with these demi-humans would be effortlessly easy?

”No worries, since we’re here, let’s settle in.” Ye Guichen patted Chu Yuanchen’s shoulder: ”Besides, they don’t seem like bad people. But if you’re worried, just keep watch outside; I’ll go in alone.”

”Brother Ye...” Chu Yuanchen wanted to persuade him a few more words.

Ye Guichen waved his hand: ”It’s okay, trust me! Now that Lady Python is dead, I believe it won’t take long for the Flood Dragon King to go berserk. Once the Flood Dragon King goes mad, we may have to confront him directly; having more allies would surely be beneficial.”

Seeing Ye Guichen so determined, although reluctant, Chu Yuanchen also nodded helplessly: ”Alright, Brother Ye, we’ll stay outside and keep watch for the Demon Clan, and if there’s any problem, call us immediately.”

Ye Guichen smiled, turned, and entered the Black Wind Cave.

Inside was covered with dry grass.

On the dry grass lay two men whose faces were pale as paper.

One man looked to be in his forties or fifties, while the other was relatively young, seemingly not even twenty.

However, what was eerie was that they showed no visible wounds, yet their aura was extremely weak, as though something was siphoning their life force from within.

Xiang Yun stood angrily to one side, watching Ye Guichen with caution.

The woman in green introduced herself: ”My name is Wen Ya, how should I address you?”

”Ye Guichen.” Ye Guichen replied: ”Don’t worry, although I was sent by the Third Elder, I don’t support his actions.”

”Hmph!” Xiang Yun clearly didn’t believe Ye Guichen’s words.

Wen Ya didn’t believe Ye Guichen either.

They knew the Third Elder very well.

This person was associated with him and had been lying low here for so long without being discovered.

It clearly showed the other person’s adeptness at hiding.

Moreover, since the Third Elder was in contact with the beasts, if the uncle truly died, they feared they wouldn’t escape their fate.

However, if the person in front of them could truly revive their uncle and junior, the four of them would have nothing to fear.

Feeling anxious, Wen Ya cupped her hands to Ye Guichen: ”If you can revive our uncle and junior, we will be deeply grateful.”

Ye Guichen was unaware of Wen Ya’s many thoughts at his words, so he simply smiled faintly and approached the slightly older man, reaching out to check his pulse.

This check made Ye Guichen’s pupils slightly contract, revealing a touch of incredulity in his eyes.

”Hmm?” Ye Guichen raised his head: ”Is he really human?”

This question left Wen Ya and Xiang Yun dumbfounded.

Xiang Yun was even more furious: ”What do you mean? If he’s not human, is he a ghost?”

Wen Ya also bit her lip, eyes displaying doubt: ”Can’t you heal him?”