Chapter 587: Chapter 530: Everyone Thinks They’ve Gained

The Northwest Sea, eleven streams of light swept across the void, stirring up towering waves.

A black shadow continuously changing in form was nearly shattered as each falling star struck it from the sky.

Wang Xingzhi initially wore a delighted smile, but after a moment of pursuit, a hint of dissatisfaction emerged on his face.

Too weak!

This Heart Demon was too weak, it couldn’t possibly have come from one of Xin Zui’s three old ghosts, so it must have fallen from Gu Feng or the doctor.

Its value plummeted instantly.

"Even a mosquito’s leg is meat, encountering one so quickly is already lucky."

A Daoist comforted, acknowledging that coming across one in these vast seas was not easy.

Wang Xingzhi thought so too, never had they the luxury to be picky when weakening the enemy was always a priority.

"Perhaps that little demon led me astray, my heart grew too large suddenly."

Wang Xingzhi murmured with a strange expression, attributing this subtle change directly to Han Yu.

After all, in the past, not just Heart Demons, even injuring the enemy slightly was considered a significant achievement and cause for rejoicing.

Speaking of Heart Demons, Wang Xingzhi hurriedly instructed, "Be gentle, don’t kill it."

Heart Demons only hold value when imprisoned alive; if dead, they’d only be aiding the enemy.

"Look quickly, the doctor’s puppet."

At this moment, a Celestial Dao Sect Daoist noticed something unusual beneath the sea, promptly alerting everyone.

"Clean it up quickly, retreat."

The eleven dared not be slack, each exerting full strength in pursuit. In just a few dozen breaths, the Heart Demon was squeezed into a black ball and vanished amid gusting winds...

Soon, three more streams of light swept by, but they only faced a calm sea, along with a dead giant whale.

Gu Feng and the doctor arrived belatedly, only to see three faces turning ashen.

"Gone?"

The doctor was somewhat dumbfounded, having charged here with all their might without pause, only to find they didn’t make it in time.

"It might not be a bad thing."

Wuyin suddenly relaxed his brow, speaking up.

The two beside him were puzzled, and Wuyin explained, "This Heart Demon was too weak, it likely wasn’t one of ours."

If not theirs, then it could only be Gu Feng’s or the doctor’s.

Thus, Xin Zui and the others managed a slight relief, while Gu Feng and the doctor pulled bitter faces.

They perhaps didn’t know how to reclaim their own power from a Heart Demon.

But they knew if the Heart Demon was captured, recovering that power was hopeless.

Whoever’s Heart Demon got captured would depend on who among them was unluckier.

"Continue the search, quickly."

Xin Zui, slightly easing his expression, immediately gave orders.

Knowing that the Celestial Dao Sect bastards were also stirring trouble, they couldn’t afford to stop and rest.

Otherwise, if all the Heart Demons fell into enemy hands, it would significantly impact Yama Hall.

...

Liu Zongyuan too was under pressure.

This dog Chasing Soul decided to talk about matters without allowing him to watch.

Clearly, the bastard was avenging the slight of him standing by earlier.

"No, I simply wanted to disgust you."

As Chasing Soul entered the Government Office, he turned back specifically to tell Liu Zongyuan, who ground his teeth in anger. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Was entering the Government Office easy?

Forcing a way in wasn’t hard, but inside was a fiend he couldn’t provoke!

Han Yu had little interest in any so-called Central Continent layout, yet found himself forcibly dragged inside by Ling Wuce.

"Quan’s on the way, he’ll prepare a grand gift for you then."

Ling Wuce, though unaware of what the gift entailed, noticed Han Yu always cooperated whenever Quan Xiaotong mentioned it, so he mimicked saying it.

The effect was significant, transforming one who pushed him into one who now pulled him along.

It seemed he truly should inquire about the grand gift from Quan Xiaotong, as preparing something similar might be useful in the future.

Ling Wuce speculated as he walked.

By midday, a Celestial Wave Crossing spanned the void.

When Quan Xiaotong arrived, the first sight of Liu Zongyuan at the Government Office entrance startled him.

Liu Zongyuan glanced at him briefly and then ignored him; Quan Xiaotong nodded in acknowledgment, a silent greeting before hurrying inside.

On the way, excitement was uncontrollable; upon receiving Ling Wuce’s message, he had unhesitatingly dropped everything and rushed over.

Seeing Chasing Soul, even he couldn’t help but pale slightly.

He hesitated before speaking, "Are you truly willing to share what we want to know?"

Chasing Soul glanced towards Han Yu, saying, "My intention is to cooperate with him."

In other words, Chasing Soul had no interest in collaborating with Central Continent people, everything hinged on cooperation with Han Yu.

"That’s easy to handle, you work with us, we work with Han Yu, each gets what they need."

Quan Xiaotong was well-versed in this, whispering to Han Yu briefly.

"Evaluate the value of the intel first and later convert it into what you desire?"

Han Yu didn’t fear being scammed by Quan Xiaotong, the idea of acquiring Qi Fortune just by hearing intel was delightful.

But such easy gains come with conditions from Chasing Soul.

"Might you reveal what you wish for?"

After concentrating silently for a moment, Quan Xiaotong restored his composed demeanor and asked.

"I have betrayed Yama Hall, they won’t spare me; I wish to seek refuge in Central Continent."

Chasing Soul stated.

On this, Quan Xiaotong agreed without thought.

Besides, Central Continent couldn’t stop his arrival; agreeing or not bore little significance.

Chasing Soul’s true motive lay elsewhere, as Quan Xiaotong’s guess was quickly confirmed.

"When Yama Hall people come for me, I need your help to deal with them, or if I can’t handle it, I’ll lead them to you."

This was Chasing Soul’s aim; with six avatars denouncing him, Yama Hall wouldn’t spare him, and once they were free, they certainly wouldn’t let him go.

Depending on Han Yu had many benefits; first, he attracted hatred, for compared to him, Yama Hall probably preferred to trouble Han Yu.

Second, he was strong enough that without Xin Zui’s trio, others simply didn’t matter.

Han Yu was about to refuse when the Artifact Spirit hastily reminded, "Fool, if they could let him escape, they’re not your match, even if brought here."

Thinking along those lines, that seemed right.

Those failing to capture Chasing Soul would merely court death by coming for Han Yu.

If Chasing Soul couldn’t escape, he’d first perish himself.

"Alright."

Upon such reflection, Han Yu agreed happily, and more importantly, he was rootless; if Chasing Soul truly ran into trouble, he’d be out of help while Han Yu remained elusive.

Seeing Han Yu’s swift agreement, a silent sigh of relief escaped Chasing Soul.

From what he knew, Han Yu recklessly courted death everywhere; if Han Yu was in Central Continent, he’d be easy to find, and if not, Central Continent would be safer anyway.

After all, Yama Hall’s stance toward him surely ranked higher than toward himself.

The best scenario would be Han Yu causing chaos in the Endless Sea Domain, allowing him a comfortable life in Central Continent.

Each party thought they gained the upper hand, thus Chasing Soul’s conditions were easily satisfied...