Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 637: Chapter 298 Welcome Back

Li Yelai bid farewell to Luo Duo, the Divine Chosen, that very night and left the sub-branch. He and Jiang Yong’s group drove toward the direction of Great Snow Mountain.

“How am I supposed to be discovered by the authorities and taken away?” In the vehicle, Li Yelai asked, “It has been more than a month since I lost contact with them. During this period, I was alive but did not contact them. Moreover, I was only at the Fourth Awakening back then, but now I have already advanced to the Fifth Sense. Wouldn’t this speed of promotion also raise suspicions?”

“Sir, please don’t worry about these two points,” Jiang Yong responded, “This operation is highly valued by Zhu Tu. Therefore, we have also spent quite a bit of our foundation to remodel an area within the Snow Mountain, which will be disguised as the place where you were trapped. As for the advancement in levels, it could be perceived as an opportunity you gained while being trapped.”

Upon saying this, Jiang Yong’s expression turned mournful.

“How is the search in the treasure vault going?” Li Yelai asked.

“We have retrieved seven Taboo Items, but the rest are still missing. Especially the Great Demon Skull… it might be embedded in the mountain body, or possibly dragged into the deep by magma,” Jiang Yong sighed, “The losses are too great.”

Luckily, Li Yelai had returned to the second Border City to go undercover the day before the treasure vault was destroyed.

At that time, the Main Base still had enough resources for remodeling.

They worked overnight to remove some valuable materials from the treasure vault and transported them into the Great Snow Mountain for further modifications. They even used Taboo Items to remodel certain areas within the Great Snow Mountain.

Had it been delayed by one day, the Main Base might not have had the capability to do so because the entire treasure vault would have been gone the next day.

Now, having expended significant costs, they constructed a maze within the valley of the Snow Mountain where Li Yelai once slaughtered. Li Yelai would become the victim trapped inside.

As he explored it, Li Yelai found the chance to advance to the Fifth Sense.

“Being pursued into the Great Snow Mountain yet encountering an opportunity to advance in levels…” Li Yelai laughed, “Long Aotian, perhaps?”

“Although highly dramatic, such events indeed occur in this world,” Jiang Yong also revealed a smile, “If you return to Giant City, you might meet such characters. Some individuals, as though blessed by fate, continuously encounter opportunities.”

“The message from the Blood God sub-branch on the highland mentioned that a discarded child from a Spiritual Ability Family evolved from a commoner to a Sixth-sense Expert within three years.”

“He is not an official Spiritual Ability User and does not heed his family’s commands. Yet, as he wanders through the mountains and waters, opportunities keep arising. Actions of the Church Branch against him were thwarted. It is said that he also has ambiguous relationships with many female Spiritual Ability Users. Isn’t he a man of destiny?” Jiang Yong laughed, “Of course, it might also be a trick of the Deceit Dao Sect. Followers of Deceit Dao are rare, but they possess almost undetectable conspiracies.”

He was referring to the Divine Treasure Immortal Palace of the Jing Family which was about to open this time, drawing considerable attention from the Spiritual Ability Families and Giant City.

They would all try to enter the Immortal Palace to seek resources or inheritance.

That was akin to a giant maze, filled with more opportunities and dangers. The Jing Family was able to rise rapidly because they acquired sufficient knowledge and inheritance from it.

Thus, many strong individuals would head there. Perhaps, Li Yelai just might meet such characters.

However, from Li Yelai’s perspective, could it be someone listed by the Book Holder?

The Book Holder could glimpse into each character’s fate line and silently make changes.

Perhaps they have created a so-called man of destiny?

“Sir, the next few days will require some effort from you. You can take your Black Gold Dragon Pattern Halberd with you, after all, it’s a trophy you procured in the Forbidden Zone. Nobody knows whether it is a spear or a halberd, but you must leave your armor behind,” Jiang Yong said as he handed over the clothes Li Yelai had worn before.

It was a black trench coat and padded jacket that Li Yelai had worn when leaving the Snow Mountain which had also been treated to look damaged.

“Next, is your appearance, having been trapped in the maze for a month, you naturally can’t look as spirited as now,” Jiang Yong said.

Then, a fair-complexioned girl stepped forward and bowed to Li Yelai.

She held a green ointment, leaned forward, and with her delicate, fair fingers, brushed over Li Yelai’s cheeks and hair.

Very soon, Li Yelai’s face was covered with stubble, and his hair grew rapidly.

His originally handsome face now looked somewhat wild.

“Is this… the power of the Eternal Life Sect?” Li Yelai asked.

“Yes, Lord Di Yun,” Jiang Yong said, “Previously, it cost quite a bit to trade for it. Before you became Chosen of the Double Gods…”

“This ointment can rapidly promote hair growth as well as enhance the growth speed of plants and Spirit Plants. It’s quite valuable and rare,” Jiang Yong elaborated, “But unfortunately, it cannot cure baldness.”

As a young man, Li Yelai did not understand what was so regrettable about that.

Seeing Li Yelai nod, Jiang Yong whispered, “Sir, do you want this young lady to become your new maid? Over these next few days, let her accompany you?”

The maid Hong Zhuang of Di Yun had died in the second Border City.

Jiang Yong would not miss this opportunity to please the Chosen of Emperor’s Fall.

Li Yelai naturally shook his head; he would not let someone from the Church be placed close to him. He said, “No need, I’m about to return to Giant City. By the way, have you already made arrangements within Giant City?”

“Of course, once you’re back in Giant City, if you wish to contact the believers, you can just reach out to them,” Jiang Yong provided a few names.