NOVEL NEXT Chapter 859: Letting Go
According to Ye Shikai's understanding of Wuyan, if he didn't agree to her terms, there's no way she would let him leave the Worm Sect like this. It's completely against her domineering character. Moreover, why would Wuyan threaten Ye Shikai earlier if she truly wished to provide the elixir unconditionally?
Ye Shikai started to have some doubts about Dugu Tianke. Could this old fox be here as a persuasive speaker?
In any case, he still had to uphold one principle: he absolutely wouldn't betray Su Qingyu.
He would rather die than get married.
"Master, since you've already refined it, I won't stand on ceremony." Ye Shikai put on a benevolent smile and slowly reached for the box.
Bang.
Suddenly, Dugu Tianke slapped a hand onto the box directly, and Ye Shikai's expression instantly changed. His face sank like that of a dead person, and indeed, there's no such thing as a free lunch. There must be conditions for acquiring this elixir.
"Master, what are you doing..." Although Ye Shikai was displeased inside, he still showed a shocked expression.
"Young friend, I'm more than happy to give you this elixir, but..."
"Wuyan wouldn't want to give it to me, right." Ye Shikai sighed and realized it must be the case; Wuyan must have her conditions.
"Young friend, I have already had a good talk with the girl Wuyan about this matter, so don't worry too much." Dugu Tianke patted Ye Shikai's shoulder, signaling him not to be discouraged.
"How could this be..." Ye Shikai was about to yell but then realized Juan'er was beside him, so he signaled her to leave first.
"Master, this is forcing me to marry, how can this be acceptable." Ye Shikai whispered fiercely.
"Young friend, don't be agitated, throughout history, having multiple wives has always been a man's dream. Don't you think this is rather good? Moreover, the girl Wuyan doesn't mind that you're already married." Dugu Tianke said surprisingly. Multiple wives, that was a long time ago; taking a step back, even if it were possible, Ye Shikai would certainly choose Ji Qian and Luo Shiqi, not Wuyan.
"Master, are you from another time?" Ye Shikai had an annoyed expression.
"The Worm Sect is isolated from the world, and the only connection to the outside is exporting worms and elixirs. If you marry Wuyan, you need not worry so much."
"No, Master, I absolutely can't do that." Ye Shikai firmly refused.
"Master, if you truly want to save people, give me this antidote. After I return to save lives, it's up to Wuyan's decision whether to kill or spare, and it won't involve you." Ye Shikai gritted his teeth and said.
"Oh, a true man takes responsibility alone, indeed a good fellow." Dugu Tianke smiled faintly.
"Of course, I always have. Anyway, Wuyan has already "killed" me once; I'm not afraid of another attempt." Ye Shikai maintained a devil-may-care attitude, indirectly referring to Wuyan's last attempt to stab him, while also conveying a certain stance to Dugu Tianke.
Can you expect me to marry a woman who almost killed me?
The first time Wuyan met Ye Shikai, she stabbed him, which then became a reasonable excuse for him to refuse.
"Alright, then I'll indulge you this time; this elixir is yours." Dugu Tianke pushed the wooden box to Ye Shikai.
"What." Ye Shikai was pleasantly surprised, fearing Dugu Tianke would change his mind, quickly stored the wooden box in the Storage Ring.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Ye Shikai profited from a courteous gesture, from the Storage Ring, he took out a jade treasure as a token of thanks to Dugu Tianke.
"Young friend, what are you planning to do now?" Dugu Tianke held his chin thoughtfully, casually asking. Here in the Worm Sect territory, Ye Shikai could sneak away, but a sudden departure might be inappropriate. Yet saying farewell to Wuyan feels like stepping into a trap...
"Master, I have a favor to ask of you." Ye Shikai suddenly stood up, respectfully bowing.
"You want me to say goodbye to Wuyan for you, right?"
"Master, you truly have Divine Fortune." Ye Shikai sighed, "Please promise me this."
"Alright, since you're so persistent, I'll help you this time. Leave through the side gate of the Worm Sect, and I will say goodbye to Wuyan for you after two hours."
"Great, thank you, Master." Ye Shikai bowed deeply; time was crucial now; he had to leave the Worm Sect immediately.
"What, you're not leaving yet?" Dugu Tianke slowly stood up, gave Ye Shikai a curious look.
"Master, please wait for me twenty minutes." Ye Shikai took out a pen and a blank paper from the Storage Ring, swiftly writing lines of words.
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"Girl, he's gone." Dugu Tianke slowly stepped into the main hall of the Worm Sect; Wuyan was trimming a potted plant, and her large scissors paused at his words.
"I've known for a while."
"Seems you've decided." Dugu Tianke nodded, found a chair, sat down. Ye Shikai had snuck out the Worm Sect's side gate two hours ago, yet Wuyan hadn't sent anyone to stop him.
"Girl, you probably had this thought when he left last time, didn't you?"
"Master Dugu, I've let go now. Since he wants to leave, I won't stop him; it's meaningless." If Ye Shikai were here to hear Wuyan say these words, he would be shocked. Since when did this domineering woman develop such profound wisdom?
Ye Shikai felt uneasy about Wuyan's attitude; he sensed that she was too strong, too domineering, yet in his panic, he ignored a critical point, which was Wuyan's Single Love Poisonous Insect. If Wuyan truly wanted to force Ye Shikai into marriage, the Single Love Poisonous Insect would unquestionably be the best means, and the most dreadful was that, if Wuyan didn't wish so, then the Single Love Poisonous Insect can be resolved by no one.
"Girl, he is indeed a very different man." Dugu Tianke smiled, sang a loud mountain song, slowly leaving the Worm Sect.
As for Ye Shikai, ever since leaving the Worm Sect, he felt like he was missing something, something hollow. Leaving like this might be improper, but thinking of those infected in Yanjing, he couldn't care about much else, immediately arranged a special plane with the Netherworld Palace staff, neglecting rest, rushed to Yanjing, delivering the elixir to the National Security Bureau.