Chapter 1034 - 314: Exotic Treasure, Jade Treasure Mirror (Part 2)

The Exotic Beast spoke, moving its steps with difficulty, but due to its weak body, its four hooves slightly gave way, nearly causing it to fall to the ground.

However, it ultimately managed to steady its posture, and with a voice that was slightly weak, it slowly said:

"I am an old Yun Yuejiao, with the bloodline of Ancient Divine Beasts, adept in the arts of Alchemy Doctor, controlling Yin and Yang."

"Three hundred years ago, a member of the Ge Family from the Purple Mansion was attacked by a Great Demon in the sea, and was severely injured, falling onto Pixa Island where I was residing in seclusion. Out of kindness, I healed him, but never expected such a fate as this in return."

"If the Ge Family’s ancestor truly becomes a Nascent Soul True Monarch, I fear even I cannot escape the fate of being forcibly refined and enslaved."

"I beseech you, young friend, to take my life and grant me liberation."

The Yun Yuejiao lowered its proud head, its eyes full of pleading.

Shen Xiuchan was taken aback at this sight.

He did not expect that this Exotic Yun Yuejiao would be so tenacious, preferring death over subjugation to the Ge Family.

"Why, senior, do you suffer so?"

"Things have not reached a point of no hope yet, you..."

The Yun Yuejiao shook its head slightly: "The Ancient Divine Beast bloodline within me absolutely forbids being enslaved."

"Young friend, I beseech you."

As it spoke, it lowered its head further.

The Demon Suppressing Chains bound all of its Demon Essence, making a death by suicide impossible.

Now, because Shen Xiuchan and the others were too weak, the Ge Family had merely imprisoned them here, not even bothering to restrict their cultivation.

This gave the Yun Yuejiao a glimpse of liberation.

It had been imprisoned and tormented by the Ge Family of East Yue Island for nearly three hundred years, and had it found an opportunity, it would have ended itself long ago.

"Young Master..."

Mu Yan, seeing this, also felt compassion.

Shen Xiuchan found it difficult to make a decision.

Rationality told him that ending its life now would be far better than letting it be enslaved by the Ge Family and aiding them in their evil later on.

However...

"Hmm?"

As he wrestled internally, he suddenly felt a strange sensation!

"What is this!"

Shen Xiuchan, startled and puzzled, looked around.

"Young Master, what is it?"

Seeing his expression, Mu Yan asked in confusion.

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Shen Xiuchan lowered his voice and said, "Elder Mu, I seem to have sensed my father’s bloodline aura..."

"Father has come to this island!"

"Elder Patriarch!?" Mu Yan murmured, incredulous, and quickly asked, "Are you sure you didn’t sense it wrong, Young Master?"

In response to his gaze, Shen Xiuchan carefully sensed it again.

He was certain that the resonance in the bloodline indeed came from his father, Shen Chongming. Though weak, it was very clear.

What puzzled him, however, was that his father Shen Chongming had disappeared after the collapse of Yangnao Land, so how could he suddenly appear on East Yue Island now?

And after sensing the bloodline connection with his father, a deep worry also arose in Shen Xiuchan’s heart.

He had witnessed firsthand the strength of the Ge Family of East Yue Island.

There were as many as six or seven in the Purple Mansion, with the strongest among them injuring the Yellow Lingshan of the Purple Mansion Sword Immortal Realm with a single move.

Now that his father appeared on East Yue Island, could it be... that he was also captured by the Ge Family?

"Senior, please do not succumb to despair just yet, the situation has taken a turn."

"If possible, we might have a chance to escape."

Pressing down his worries, Shen Xiuchan chose to believe in his father.

Turning to speak to the Yun Yuejiao.

The Yun Yuejiao also seemed not to truly seek death, merely unwilling to be enslaved.

Now hearing this, a subtle gleam emerged in its dim eyes.

...

Shen Chongming and the old beggar were invited into East Yue Island, and he immediately sensed the resonance with his own bloodline coming from Shen Xiuchan.

Feeling delighted yet perplexed in his heart.

"That rascal, hadn’t he retreated into the Five Elements Secret Realm long ago?"

"How could he be here on East Yue Island now?"

As he pondered, the Golden Core Cultivator named Ge Zhangjie led them to a secluded courtyard.

"Two esteemed seniors, this humble abode is quite simple, I hope you will not mind."

"Our Ge Family has been operating on East Yue Island for thousands of years, with numerous restrictions and arrays. I kindly ask the seniors not to wander about, lest you accidentally trigger a barrier and cause unnecessary panic."

"The auspicious day is two days later. During this time, if the seniors have any requests, please do not hesitate to say, I will be guarding outside the courtyard."

Ge Zhangjie slightly cupped his hands, saying with a hint of threat and warning.

Shen Chongming naturally understood the meaning behind his words, but he said nothing more, simply nodding and entering with the old beggar.

This courtyard wasn’t large, either deliberately done by the Ge Family or unbeknownst to them, it wasn’t far from the underground secret prison holding Shen Xiuchan and the others.

Upon entering the room, Shen Chongming meditated for a moment and then was sure of Shen Xiuchan’s location.

After setting up a sound insulation barrier in the room, he looked at the old beggar standing beside him and said, "Someone from my Shen Family is held underground a few miles east of here. Do you have a way to check the situation?"

The Dao Slave old beggar possessed a very peculiar ability.

Under normal circumstances, it was almost impossible to be detected by a cultivator’s Divine Sense.

This was why Shen Chongming almost stumbled over him back at the Jin Chuan Island Market.

Afterwards, the old beggar followed him all the way from Snowy Sea Cliff, crossing hundreds of thousands of miles to Return Sea Cliff, unnoticed the entire way.

Unfortunately, having suffered a punishment from the Supreme Immortal Dao Law, he became deranged and incoherent, unable to communicate.