hsntnovel Chapter 2615 The Bridge Is in a Hurry
Chapter 2615 The Bridge Is in a Hurry
Chapter 2615 Baiqiao is in a hurry
Qu Jianlei's feelings about the entire Lingyun Sect were quite complex.
He was absolutely certain that this sect had a reason to exist, and that most of its management measures were also necessary.
For example, the support he received from the sect was quite positive and extremely rare in the entire cultivation world.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have so readily relinquished control over the allocation of resources for developing the other world and accepted Ling Yun's offer to set up a platform for discussion.
But the bureaucratic culture of large corporations and the pervasive scheming really made him uncomfortable.
Especially now, he is a prime target for schemes and is being watched closely.
There's no real danger to life, but a toad on your foot, even if it doesn't bite, is still annoying, isn't it?
So, although this incident made him extremely uncomfortable, it was also a good opportunity to make some use of it.
Baiqiao was completely speechless in the face of his statement. It was a good thing he rushed over because he wanted to get firsthand information about that day as soon as possible.
The sudden appearance of a mysterious True Lord in Houde is already a very serious matter.
Furthermore, the Great Khan's behavior showed extreme hostility towards Lingyun, which was even more unacceptable to be tolerated.
Now, not only is the person involved not cooperating, but they've also simply given up. Baiqiao is genuinely bewildered.
Investigating the affairs of the unfamiliar Great Lord is important, but the importance of the Dao Discussion at Taiyuan Sea is no less!
That was a momentous event that brought together almost all the True Venerables of Houde, as well as many outstanding peak Nascent Soul cultivators.
Baiqiao took a deep breath and composed himself. "Qu Zhenzun, please don't act rashly. The situation is very serious."
"I can't worry about that now," Qu Jianlei replied seriously. "I'm exhausted, both physically and mentally, and I need to rest for a while."
Baiqiao is usually quite composed, but this matter is really too big, and it's a double pressure, so he's genuinely getting anxious.
So, unusually, he spoke without thinking, "Qu Zhenzun, your attitude is likely to cause misunderstandings."
He didn't say what the misunderstanding was, but... does it need to be stated explicitly?
Qu Jianlei's face darkened upon hearing this. "What kind of misunderstanding might arise? I'm not sure. Could you please explain?"
Upon hearing this, Baiqiao was taken aback for a moment, then cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and said very politely, "I'm sorry, I was so angry that I misspoke."
“It’s okay, I don’t mind,” Qu Jianlei was not about to let him off the hook.
The real reason is that he can use this opportunity to speed up the process. "What kind of misunderstanding could there be? I'm really curious!"
"Alright," a figure flashed by, and it was Han Li who arrived. He looked Qu Jianlei up and down, and then spoke in a deep voice.
"I'll go to my Jiuyou Island to rest first. I don't seem to be in good spirits. I'll recover before we talk again."
Seeing that it was he who spoke, Qu Jianlei naturally couldn't refuse, so he nodded and said, "Okay."
Han Li left with him, but before leaving, she couldn't help but glance at Bai Qiao and curl her lip in a fierce smile: If you can't speak, you don't have to!
Seeing the two people and the spider leave, Baiqiao paused for a moment before sighing softly, "Alas, I was rash."
Qu Jianlei did not go into seclusion when he arrived at Jiuyou Island. In fact, the location of the fifth-order spiritual vein was not a physical injury and was enough for a True Venerable to recuperate.
Han Li then took out a bronze mirror, looked at himself, and slowly nodded, "There's no obvious backup plan."
"However, if you want to find out the truth completely, it would be best to go into your cave and investigate using certain methods."
He was quite certain that Qu Zhenzun's cave contained powerful treasures, but he had no interest in inquiring about them.
“It shouldn’t be that bad,” Qu Jianlei said in a deep voice. “I think that person probably… doesn’t want to be caught by the other great rulers.”
Given the Great King's sensitivity to cause and effect, if the other party dares to leave behind any means, how can they escape others' careful examination?
However, Han Li was taken aback upon hearing this. "Oh dear, you still have to face the inspections of the other Great Lords... This matter needs to be dealt with."
He knew very well that Qu Zhenzun not only had a strong sense of self-respect, but also had many secrets and was very resistant to being examined by others.
Qu Jianlei nodded upon hearing this, "A Great Lord did scan it with his divine sense earlier, so there shouldn't be any major problems."
“That shouldn’t be underestimated,” Han Li replied casually, “and Houde has more than one great ruler.”
Qu Jianlei had already suspected this, and at this moment, it was finally confirmed.
I wonder how many of these great rulers are truly virtuous in their very nature?
Han Li left in a hurry, and Qu Jianlei asked Spider what had happened after he was kidnapped.
However, the spider's communication ran into problems, or perhaps it simply wasn't paying attention to anything else.
It means that at least two True Lords' divine senses have swept over him.
Moreover, based on its perception, it inquired about the causal lines it formed, which exceeded several thousand.
Most of them are concentrated on Jin Ge, Xi Wu, and Qing Kong, and a portion are on Xiao You and the other Three True Venerables of All Things.
In other words, it was thoroughly investigated, and many of those involved were not true rulers, but true deities.
Although it was the True Venerable who spoke of it, it was inconvenient for it to take action against the human race, and one can imagine its frustration.
Therefore, it's understandable that it's not interested in related information.
However, Qu Jianlei didn't have high expectations for it, so he asked again, "So, the Three Realms and the Merchant Alliance have both been investigated?"
"I guess so," the spider stammered, "From now on, the two of us, together!"
Its meaning is easy to understand; it just couldn't stand the constant nagging from other cultivators.
If the two of them could team up, and if anyone else offended them, they could take action as long as Qu Zhenzun gave the order.
Even if Qu Zhenzun remains silent, as long as it is on the same side as the human cultivators, "a slight punishment" is always acceptable.
Upon hearing this, Qu Jianlei recalled the first time he encountered it, when they hid in the cave to discuss how to deal with the spider.
With his quasi-divine perception of cause and effect, and the inability to attack human cultivators, he was indeed finding the situation rather troublesome...
Han Li returned quickly, in less than two days, but he was out delivering a message to the True Lord, so it didn't take him long.
Upon returning, he stated that no Grand Prince would come to inspect Qu Zhenzun.
In fact, the True Lord has extremely strong perception. Under normal circumstances, he has no interest in paying attention to everything, which is why there may occasionally be fish that slip through the net.
This matter is of utmost importance and has already attracted the attention of the great rulers. If Qu Jianlei does anything wrong, he will almost certainly be implicated.
Han Li's trip was merely a reminder: a Great Lord had already sensed Qu Zhenzun.
The fact that even the spider wasn't investigated further demonstrates that the True Lord truly possesses keen insight.
Han Li's intervention was merely a reminder, which was enough to smooth things over; otherwise, he himself might not have had that much influence.
However, he also said that you should rest first, as you will still have to deal with Ling Yun's investigation in a while.
This is a hurdle that must be overcome, and Qu Jianlei is well aware of this.
What he really disliked was Ling Yun's matter-of-fact attitude—couldn't you let me rest for a bit first?
Especially since Baiqiao was anxious to know the details, he even threatened to label me—what misunderstanding do you have about me? That I've sided with that great lord?
Qu Jianlei wasn't in a hurry at all; he figured he'd let the other party wait and see.
However, when facing Han Li, he had nothing he couldn't say and recounted the general events.
The handsome young man listened very attentively, without saying a word from beginning to end, and remained silent for a while afterward.
Then he spoke, "You came back so easily, you didn't lose out this time...."
It's quite rare to see Han Li, who can't stand being slighted, looking at things from this perspective.
However, this is the truth. If we put aside the humiliation, Qu Zhenzun not only didn't lose out this time, but actually made a huge profit.
He said this not without reason; he hoped the other person could let go of certain negative emotions.
This is what true spiritual partners should do; dwelling on negative emotions does no good for oneself.
"I feel a little better," Qu Jianlei nodded, but couldn't help adding, "but my mind is still not clear."
Han Li, however, dismissed it, saying, "People work hard to advance to the Nascent Soul stage, not to be nice to the True Venerable!"
Then he abruptly changed the subject, "Have you ever wondered why he insisted on saying that you have the mark of the Great King?"
He was fairly certain that Qu Zhenzun did not possess any aura of a Great Ruler—hadn't he just been checked?
“I’m also a little confused,” Qu Jianlei said thoughtfully, “Could it be that you’re worried… I’ll die together with the guys trying to break through the barrier?”
The handsome young man raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. "You're planning to die together with them?"
"I'm not afraid of death," Qu Jianlei replied casually, unaware that the other person's eyelids twitched twice.
Then, after thinking for a moment, he spoke, "But upon further reflection, it seems unlikely..."
"Why is it impossible?" the spider interjected. "He wants to settle his karmic debts, but you're a doctor, and he can't afford to offend you..."
Since we can't effectively control you, and we're worried you'll fight back, we're caught in a dilemma and have no choice but to let you go.
Han Li nodded slightly, clearly finding this argument reasonable, and then asked, "Can you still find that other world?"
“I can’t find it,” Qu Jianlei shook his head. “He didn’t place any restrictions. If I leave clues, wouldn’t that give him an excuse?”
To make underhanded moves behind the King's back is extremely difficult, and the other party would certainly be on high alert.
Han Li hesitated for a moment. He really didn't want to pry into Qu Zhenzun's privacy, but he still asked in the end, "Did he examine you carefully?"
"Anyway, his perception... is quite strong," Qu Jianlei thought of those two rules of fate.
Then he raised an eyebrow. "Could it be that he thinks I have a deep connection with some powerful being?"
He was well aware that he was indeed prone to causing such misunderstandings.
When Han Li first met him, his attitude was quite friendly—because he sensed that Han Li had several lives that had left their bodies.
This old True Lord not only sensed the aura of creation emanating from him, but also seemed to have some guesses about the aura of the word "luck".
Regardless, it's hard not to have so many strange things about a True Venerable who has only just entered the Out-of-Body stage, coupled with his Time-Traveling Divine Power.
The king who abducted the people was so insightful that he couldn't possibly not have imagined that there might be something else going on behind these anomalies.
“He noticed me too,” the spider interjected again, “but I…I’m not just me!”
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