Chapter 601: Cannot Generalize
Immortal Master Huang looked at Gao Fei with disbelief, "You really... returned my soul to me?"
"Yes," Gao Fei nodded emphatically.
"Aren't you afraid that after I get my soul back, I'll go back on my word on the spot?"
"You won't do that; I trust you," Gao Fei replied.
"You trust me? What makes you trust me? You've spent so much time with me, you should know my character... I do whatever I please; so-called benevolence, righteousness, and morals are bullshit to me..."
"I've already returned your soul; the initiative is in your hands. Do as you like, I won't force you."
"Ah, this is really tough," sighed Immortal Master Huang gently: "If I just walked away like this, I would feel guilty. Fine, I will join you in this madness."
Grinning, Gao Fei said, "I knew you wouldn't go back on your word."
"Tell me your plan."
"Plan? What plan?"
"Of course, the plan to rescue someone! Don't tell me you don't have a plan."
"You guessed it," Gao Fei said with a wry smile, shaking his head, "I really don't have a plan."
"You..." Immortal Master Huang's eyes widened: "You dare to come here to rescue someone without a plan? Do you think your life is too long! This is Piaomiao Palace, not a place where we can run wild."
"There was too little time, and I couldn't prepare a plan," Gao Fei sighed softly: "I won't hide it from you, I have a deep relationship with Shangguan Yunyue... no matter what, I have to save her, even if it costs me my life."
Immortal Master Huang blinked, "How deep is your relationship?"
"Shangguan Yunyue is my woman."
"What? What did you say? Shangguan Yunyue is your woman? Did I hear it wrong?"
"You heard right, Shangguan Yunyue is my woman, not just in name, but also physically. We've been involved for quite some time now."
"Damn! How is that possible! It's like a wild fantasy! Shangguan Yunyue is such a noble woman, how could she fall for you... uh, don't be angry, I didn't mean to look down on you, I just think... you and Shangguan Yunyue are not a good match. The gap between you is too wide."
"Gaps can be gradually closed," Gao Fei said. "It won't be long before I surpass Shangguan Yunyue and become a hero revered and admired by all!"
Immortal Master Huang smacked his lips, "You have great ambitions, just not sure if you can achieve them."
"I'll definitely achieve them!" Gao Fei said confidently: "I have faith in myself!"
"Alright, I'll wait and see," shrugged Immortal Master Huang: "I hope your dream comes true... Now let's get back to the matter at hand. How do you plan to rescue Shangguan Yunyue? I'm warning you upfront— I won't engage in anything too risky," he asserted, his manner more assertive now that he had his soul back.
"Here's what I'm thinking, you find an opportunity to sneak into Piaomiao Palace and scout around..."
"The defenses of Piaomiao Palace are stringent. Slipping in unnoticed will be very difficult."
"I have faith in you! You are a Great Cultivator at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage with extraordinary strength!"
"Enough with the flattery, I don't fall for that..."
"Please help me out..."
"...Fine, I'll give it a try. If I can sneak in, that would be for the best; if I can't... don't blame me."
"Of course not, I won't blame you. I would be very grateful if you help me," Gao Fei said hastily.
"Wait here for me, and don't do anything rash until I return," cautioned Immortal Master Huang several times before he soared into the sky and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Watching the direction Immortal Master Huang had left in, Gao Fei prayed silently in his heart, "May the gods and Buddhas bless you, may you successfully infiltrate Piaomiao Palace! May Shangguan Yunyue be safe and sound! After rescuing Shangguan Yunyue, I will set up incense and worship you."
...
Immortal Master Huang circled around Piaomiao Palace and then gave up on the idea of sneaking in.
The guards at Piaomiao Palace were too strict. According to Immortal Master Huang's observations, it seemed that Piaomiao Palace had even activated its Defensive Great Formation. Under these circumstances, sneaking into Piaomiao Palace undetected was nothing but a fool's dream.
Should he force his way in? This thought had barely surfaced before it was strangled by Immortal Master Huang; he did not want to die young.
Piaomiao Palace was the foremost sect in Human Territory, with unparalleled strength. Just the number of Transcendence Tribulation Stage experts reached well over a hundred. Even if Immortal Master Huang was conceited, he wouldn't dare to barge into Piaomiao Palace.
With a gloomy face, he thought for a long time but couldn't come up with a complete plan.
Out of options, Immortal Master Huang could only go back and discuss with Gao Fei...
"I thought you had already infiltrated Piaomiao Palace," Gao Fei said despondently. "Who knew... you were still wandering outside."
"My ancestors," Immortal Master Huang said with a bitter smile, "do you think I'm an immortal? Even immortals would probably not be able to sneak into Piaomiao Palace undetected. Based on my observations, the guards there are very strict, practically one post every three steps, and I even discovered that Piaomiao Palace has activated its Defensive Great Formation. The moment someone approaches Piaomiao Palace, the defensive formation will sound an alarm... Simply put, Piaomiao Palace's defenses are tight, and I can't infiltrate it." Having said that, Immortal Master Huang spread his hands and shrugged helplessly, "I really tried my best! I didn't slack off! I would have tried anything if there was even a sliver of possibility."
"Really no way?" Gao Fei asked, not giving up.
Immortal Master Huang shook his head, "Sneaking in secretly... it's impossible."
Gao Fei fell silent for a moment, then said, "If we can't sneak in, then let's enter in a forthright manner."
"Hmm... What? What did you say?" Immortal Master Huang was startled, "Don't be impulsive! Impulsiveness is the devil! A moment of impulsiveness can cost lives! Listen to me, let's think of a plan slowly, we will come up with one!"
"I can wait, but Shangguan Yunyue can't," Gao Fei stated. "Shangguan Yunyue is in danger at this moment. The longer we delay, the more her danger increases! I must rescue her no matter what!"
"You..."
"I have an idea that might work."
"What idea? Let's hear it."
"My idea is..." Gao Fei leaned into Immortal Master Huang's ear and murmured his plan.
"What?" Immortal Master Huang was taken aback. "Can that work?"
"Let's give it a try. If it doesn't work... we'll think of something else."
"Your courage is truly great. For the sake of saving Shangguan Yunyue, you really are willing to risk your life. The ancients said, 'Beauty is a disaster!' This saying is so true! Women are a disaster, to be precise, beautiful women are a disaster! A huge disaster!"
"If women heard these words, they would definitely tear you apart."
"Let them dare!"
"Once women go crazy, there's nothing they won't dare to do!"
"I..."
"Enough, stop talking about these useless things! Not everything the ancients said was correct. Some women are a disaster, some women are a blessing, you can't lump them all together! The ancients also said: 'Only women and villains are difficult to raise!' Listen to how biased this saying is, comparing women to villains, which shouldn't be done. Some women are vicious, some are kind-hearted, you can't just beat them all with the same stick. I believe that in this world, there are more kind-hearted women."
"That sounds somewhat reasonable," Immortal Master Huang nodded slightly. "Indeed, one shouldn't generalize."
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