"Are you really going to leave him hanging there?"

When Han Yu returned to the Government Office, Ling Wuce asked dumbfoundedly, following beside him.

After all, he’s a Walking the Dao cultivator. Ignoring him like this might not be appropriate.

Ling Wuce was somewhat worried. Dealing with Yama Hall was already wearing them out, offending this side seemed precarious.

"There’s nothing inappropriate about it. So what if he’s a Walking the Dao cultivator, he’s a person too. Everyone has emotions, desires, and we’re all flesh and blood. Just because he asks, doesn’t mean I have to agree with everything he says!"

Han Yu pursed his lips. Maybe it’s just the cultivators’ common problem, or maybe it’s the illusory distance brought by differences in cultivation levels.

In his interactions with these cultivators from outside Central Continent, he didn’t feel they were any different from others.

If there’s really a difference, perhaps it’s the level of pursuit, but it still can’t escape the realm of desires; Yama Hall is such, Celestial Dao Sect as well.

The minor ones have minor greed, the major ones have major greed.

Do they really think these cultivators are above worldly concerns?

Even that old Daoist is stronger than them, but didn’t he almost lose his shorts from gambling?

Mu Zili seems to have some power in Celestial Dao Sect, didn’t he set up a paid bath service over a debt of 250 Inquiry Stones?

Helping with just a word, then running to Lei Wang and the others would be unreasonable.

Quan Xiaotong’s expression turned eccentric, wanting to speak but stopping.

From a personal standpoint, he didn’t feel Han Yu was wrong.

But from Central Continent’s standpoint, letting Celestial Dao Sect continually contend with Yama Hall was most beneficial.

Yet he couldn’t say it aloud. If the adversary’s five were all Walking the Dao cultivators, their strength might well be beyond their understanding.

If Central Continent had heritage, he might lend a hand in balance, but with it void of resources, mere thoughts were worthless.

"Do you have other thoughts?"

Han Yu entered the hall, sat in a grand armchair below, and asked with a smile. Naturally, this was directed at Quan Xiaotong.

"Let it be."

Quan Xiaotong thought for a bit, shook his head, and sighed.

The balance between Celestial Dao Sect and Yama Hall is indeed crucial, but Han Yu is equally important. Such risky business is truly not worth it.

Just as both gave up on the idea of helping, a cultivator rushed in.

While they said to leave him hanging, they couldn’t really ignore it entirely. Before leaving, a group of cultivators was assigned to look after him.

The cultivator entered with a peculiar expression, appearing to relay the other party’s words.

"That cultivator asked if you want Inquiry Stones."

Han Yu stood up at once when he heard this and muttered to himself, his expression equally odd.

"Trying to tempt me into a trap with this?"

Damn, he knows me well.

Under the blazing sun, although Wushang Daoist seemed dazed outwardly, inwardly he was in turmoil.

In his state, sometimes distracted and sometimes focused, controlling time’s flow is quite elusive.

He felt like he’d been here not even a moment, yet feared he had been here for ages unknowingly.

The Inquiry Stone claim was merely a quick-witted improvisation in desperation.

Back then, Su Xiaoxiao coaxed Han Yu into braving Tribulation Thunder to enter the microcosm, seemingly using this item.

He wasn’t sure if it was still effective, but it’s better than having no solution at all.

The relationship between Han Yu and Celestial Dao Sect is actually based on overlapping incidents, not deep friendship.

Otherwise, when Han Yu gifted Pills freely, they wouldn’t refuse the karmic ties and insist on sending Spiritual Treasures.

Also, the situation on the other side is unclear, but he estimates that with four against five, gaining an advantage is difficult, and even avoiding loss is fortunate.

Thus, he couldn’t help but be anxious.

"What is an Inquiry Stone?"

Quan Xiaotong secretly asked Han Yu. He had seen Han Yu’s expression and sensed how similar this scene was to when he had previously lured the opponent extensively.

Yet, he was puzzled as to what kind of stone could lead Han Yu willingly to danger.

Han Yu didn’t hide it from him, so he explained briefly about the Inquiry Stone and the previous trips to the microcosm.

"You’ve actually been to their headquarters?"

Quan Xiaotong was shocked instantly. The secrecy of Celestial Dao Sect and Yama Hall were equally matched, never expecting Han Yu had infiltrated their domain.

Especially when Han Yu mentioned braving Tribulation Thunder to storm into the microcosm, those present looked at him like he was insane.

The nature of Tribulation Thunder needs no further explanation, especially to those who’ve been tested by it.

What kind of treasure would make risking one’s life worth this?

Quan Xiaotong’s heart skipped. He recalled something potentially worth such a gamble.

After their eyes met, Han Yu nodded slightly, confirming Quan Xiaotong’s guess.

Ling Wuce silently got out paper and a pen and began recording Han Yu’s account. Though it may not mean much to Han Yu, its significance to them and Central Continent was different.

Especially as this pertained to worlds possibly separate from Central Continent, words like microcosm and small world challenged everyone’s perceptions.

Prevailing thought, some even speculated parallel situations with Yama Hall!

Hence, an entirely new world different from Central Continent surfaced in their minds, a world rich in Spiritual Qi, a sacred ground for cultivation, a paradise for cultivators, conceived in varying imaginations.

Quan Xiaotong refocused and suddenly posed a curious question, "Do we have Inquiry Stones around here? If so, I’ll have someone collect them for you."

Regardless of the answer, Quan Xiaotong’s offer was appreciated by Han Yu.

"There’s no way Central Continent has them."

The Artifact Spirit in the Sea of Consciousness replied directly and assertively.

Never forget how keen it is to Qi Fortune, as it would have detected even one stone on the earth long ago.

Especially considering Han Yu’s wide-ranging travels across eastern and western realms, even spanning north and south – not claiming to cross all of Central Continent, but the extensive journey itself is fearsome.

Yet, he never stumbled upon such stones.

Hence, the Artifact Spirit definitively stated, such items only exist in Celestial Dao Sect’s microcosm.

Outside the Sea of Consciousness, Han Yu was shaking his head similarly. He could have guessed this even without the Artifact Spirit.

The discrepancies between the regions are too vast; just displaying a Divine Technique can immediately reveal one’s otherworldly origins, it’s quite peculiar.

No Inquiry Stones in Central Continent, no Divine Technique cultivators in the micro-world.

It’s unknown if this is nature’s doing or intentional design.

Quan Xiaotong visibly showed disappointment. He truly contemplated that should Central Continent possess them, he’d gather every last one for Han Yu without hesitation.

"So, are you genuinely considering going?"

Quan Xiaotong’s stance on this matter was quite conflicted. From an overarching view, aiding Celestial Dao Sect in balancing Yama Hall, letting them continue their standoff was correct.

Nevertheless, if Han Yu met any trouble, it would also be a significant loss for Central Continent.

Han Yu felt helpless as the channel for Qi Fortune was now lost.

The prospects of even finding Qi Fortune cultivators in Central Continent were in doubt.

If impossible, Celestial Dao Sect’s Inquiry Stones are undoubtedly the sole swift method for acquiring Qi Fortune.

Qi Fortune isn’t just valuable for Ping; Han Yu could utilize it too. With Qi Fortune, he could rapidly enhance his power.

His current risks earn him future security.

Therefore, rejecting it is genuinely difficult.