After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 38 - Obtaining the Secret

38: Chapter 38: Obtaining the Secret

38 -38: Obtaining the Secret

Gu An swung his sword down.

Without a word, nor carrying any fury or intent to kill.

But even so, it made Ren Shan even more terrified.

Because the opponent would really kill her.

If her words just now had been of any use, then the other party would have agreed to talk, but other than swinging his sword, there had been nothing else.

In other words, what she had just said had no effect at all.

On the contrary, it had only strengthened the resolve to kill her.

Watching the sword about to fall, Ren Shan felt her fate reaching an end.

For a moment, she somewhat regretted provoking this person.

Originally thinking he was an honest man, she had not expected him to be so cold, heartless, and ruthless.

In an instant, her mind was flooded with thoughts, in the moment the sword was falling.

She took out a book and shouted with all her might:

“This is the secret he left behind.”

The moment her voice fell, the sword stopped.

Just brushing past the skin of her neck.

A strand of crimson blood trickled down.

If she had hesitated a moment longer, that sword could have ended her.

Gu An glanced at the book and reached out to take it.

After sheathing his sword, he stepped back some distance.

Then he looked at the book in silence.

“Blank?” Holding the book, he looked towards Ren Shan.

“Yes, it’s blank, I don’t understand it either,” Ren Shan said, looking down.

Gu An looked at her, then a Fireball Technique appeared, and the flames enveloped the book.

Moments later, the book remained intact.

Qi Sea Gang Qi was imbued in the flames.

But it was still to no avail.

This surprised Gu An; the book really had something special.

With that, he put away the item while maintaining a smile: “It seems that not all of the Immortal’s letter is a lie.

Since the item has truly come into my hands, it’s reasonable for the Immortal to have written it.

She has not wronged me.”

Having said that, Gu An turned to leave.

But after taking no more than two steps, he turned back to Ren Shan and said: “Earlier, the Immortal mentioned she wanted to thank me, she better prepare a gift, I don’t like being taken advantage of for nothing.”

After these words fell, a gust of wind picked up around Gu An as he quickly left.

“Hundred Steps Chasing Wind, Qi Sea Heavenly Gang, the techniques he has learned are common within the Sect, but at a very high level,” Ren Shan bowed her head as she watched him depart:

“It’s a pity that without reaching the Ninth Stage of Qi Sea Heavenly Gang, it’s all in vain, a waste of precious time.

No wonder his cultivation is so mediocre.”

Such a person is frightening in one sense and simple in another.

Obsessive, but sooner or later to be killed by his own obsession.

Only the ignorant and uninformed would cultivate Qi Sea Heavenly Gang at the Qi Refining stage.

Although the technique is good, it makes it difficult to progress further.

Even if you reach the Ninth Level of Qi Refining in your lifetime, your power will still be limited to that of Qi Refining.

There is no future after that.

…

Returning to his dwelling,

Gu An let out a heavy sigh.

If he hadn’t gone out today, danger would have awaited him tomorrow.

Luckily, he was someone who liked to seize opportunities.

Immediately, he took out the book and examined it.

To no avail.

He tried various methods, but still couldn’t glean anything from it.

He was not sure if he had been deceived, but this was the only conclusion he could draw.

Putting down the book, Gu An sighed:

“Truly, killing Ren Shan would have been more trouble than it’s worth.”

“Just arriving at the Sect, I know too little of the Law Enforcement Hall, not to mention Ren Shan’s circumstances.”

“Killing people can lead to unpredictable troubles.”

Of course, if need be, he would still kill.

It was just uncertain whether the deed would be discovered.

Discarding these thoughts, Gu An began to ponder about what comes next.

Ren Shan had been seriously injured by him, and the fact that he had taken the item would surely cause a series of problems.

Moreover, this secret might even be false.

“It seems like I’m coming out at a loss.”

“Especially since this time I’ve exposed my cultivation level.”

The Qi Refining Seventh Layer is no longer a secret, only the Qi Sea Heavenly Gang can still be hidden.

“I should first look for a technique to hide my cultivation level, so I can better conceal it as I advance.”

The next morning dawned.

Gu An still did not see the little girl coming over.

She must have awoken last night, but as for how much she saw, that was unclear.

During the logging period.

Hua Jiyang leaned in with a smile and said, “Shall we go out together tonight?”

Gu An looked at his smiling face and felt it wasn’t entirely pure.

“What does Senior Brother plan to do?”

Hua Jiyang casually laughed and said, “I’ll introduce you to a few friends and see if we can buy some things.”

Gu An thought for a moment and nodded.

But he still maintained necessary caution.

Just last night he had received a secret whose truth was uncertain, and today Hua Jiyang was taking him to meet people.

It was impossible not to have some suspicions.

At noon.

They had completed their task.

Gu An followed Hua Jiyang all the way to the town at the foot of the Sect.

After a few turns, they saw an inconspicuous teahouse.

After entering, they knocked on an unremarkable door.

“Who is it?” a voice came from inside.

“Delivering water,” Hua Jiyang spoke.

Creak.

The door opened.

Gu An saw four people seated inside.

Three men and one woman.

Two at Qi Refining Eighth Layer, two at Qi Refining Ninth Layer.

With this strength…

He was certainly no match.

But Hua Jiyang was only at Qi Refining Sixth Level, how could he be acquainted with these people?

Of course, his bigger worry was Hua Jiyang selling him out.

Especially with the ‘delivering water’ part, which felt like he was being handed over.

While Gu An was on alert, suddenly a voice came from inside: “Senior Brother Hua has arrived.”

It was an Immortal.

She appeared to be about twenty-five or six years old, at Ninth Level of Qi Refining.

Such a person was calling Hua Jiyang Senior Brother?

Gu An understood at once, the concealment of cultivation.

For a moment he felt somewhat helpless.

Why did everyone love to hide their cultivation levels?

And he couldn’t even see through it.

It seems he still had much to learn and needed to find better secret books to better adapt to this Cultivation World.

However, understanding Hua Jiyang’s real strength, Gu An also understood that this was probably not a setup for betrayal.

After the people inside finished their greetings, they turned their attention to Gu An.

A Qi Refining Sixth Level, and at such an age.

Why was he brought here?

Gu An could clearly see the disdain in their eyes.

But he didn’t mind, because he indeed had nothing that deserved high regard.

“Stop staring.” Hua Jiyang interrupted them: “I just brought him here to see the world, nothing else.”

Upon hearing this, everyone withdrew their gazes.

They no longer paid attention to Gu An.

Afterwards, Hua Jiyang led Gu An to sit down.

“Everyone’s here, so let’s start,” another Qi Refining Ninth Layer spoke up.

He looked to be about thirty years old.

His face was clean-shaven, unlike Gu An who occasionally had some stubble.

Zhong Bing, an Outer Disciple, at Ninth Level of Qi Refining.

He took out a slightly worn talisman and said:

“This talisman has lost its Spiritual Energy, but the runes on it are quite special, perhaps they can be imitated.

Do you want it?

Thirty Spirit Stones.”

Six months’ resources, Gu An thought to himself.

The woman next to him hesitated for a moment and said, “Twenty Spirit Stones.”

Feng Mei, an Outer Disciple, at Ninth Level of Qi Refining.

“Agreed,” Zhong Bing nodded.

After that, Gu An saw these people take out various items, Elixir Pills, secret books, Spells, Magic Treasures.

Many things he didn’t recognize.

Nor did he know the corresponding prices.

At this time, Hua Jiyang took out an Array Plate and said:

“A defensive Confusion Formation, can be directly set up in a residence, and only needs to consume one Spirit Stone a month.

It can keep some people out, and even if someone tries to break it, it will take some time, giving enough time to react.

Sixty Spirit Stones.”

One year’s resources, Gu An marveled inwardly.

The item was indeed quite expensive.

However, it truly was useful.

*****

Monday, soliciting monthly tickets, let’s see if we can get on the new book leaderboard.