Chapter 357: Jisierk’s True Character

Chapter 357: Chapter 357: Jisierk’s True Character

’No, that’s not right.’ Chu Fan rejected the idea.

Collecting all eight Profound Iron Orders granted access to the Ancestral Land. Similarly, holding the White Jade Order also granted access. Why wouldn’t that group just go straight to Ukolok City and steal the White Jade Order?

Why take the long, troublesome way around, rushing all over the Northern Domain to fight the Eight Golden Families for their Profound Iron Orders?

’Could it be that if you gather all eight Profound Iron Orders and *then* obtain the White Jade Order, it opens some incredible passage? Like the Teleportation Array leading to the Miracle Secret Realm?’

Chu Fan speculated internally.

Of course, Chu Fan was well aware that fighting for the White Jade Order would be far more troublesome than fighting for the Profound Iron Orders.

After all, the White Jade Order was in the Khan King’s hands. As the center of power in the Northern Domain, the defenses there were much tighter. The Khan King’s two personal Guards, who never left his side, were both in the Saint Realm. How many Saints were there in Ukolok City?

Chu Fan certainly didn’t know.

At this moment, Chu Fan couldn’t help but wonder if the group from the Southern Domain was actually working with Zhen Yang Ascendant.

’Could it be that Zhen Yang Ascendant is the one with the ambition?’

’If that’s the case, doesn’t that mean I was just used as a pawn by Zhen Yang Ascendant?’

At that moment, a seed of distrust toward Zhen Yang Ascendant was planted in Chu Fan’s heart.

Although Zhen Yang Ascendant could see through illusions and divine Cause and Effect, giving him the air of a supreme master, Chu Fan barely knew him.

It wasn’t as if people with higher Cultivation and greater power were necessarily more benevolent.

Even Immortals had selfish desires. Otherwise, why would his own parents have sent Zhegu Slave to bring him, a newborn, to the Mortal Realm?

Otherwise, why were his parents suffering right now?

’So, should I keep looking for the Profound Iron Orders or not?’

’Of course I have to. Now that I have a theory about the Profound Iron Orders, I have to see it for myself. What if it really is the way to open a passage to some Secret Realm?’

’I’ve entered three Secret Realms, and haven’t I benefited greatly every single time?’

"What you said isn’t impossible, but the cost is too high and the wait is too long. Besides, they can’t enter a clan’s Inheritance Land with just a Profound Iron Order. After all, the Inheritance Lands of the Eight Golden Families have been in their hands for thousands of years. They’re intimately familiar with them. How could they allow someone inside just because they hold a Token?" Li Haiqin replied, softly analyzing Chu Fan’s initial theory.

’This girl is only fifteen, but her logical thinking is incredibly sharp. No wonder Yilode favors her most out of all his grandchildren!’

Chu Fan waved his hand. "Forget it. Who cares what they’re trying to do? In any case, they definitely won’t be able to steal the Lindi Clan’s Profound Iron Order. We’re just giving ourselves a headache worrying about it for nothing."

"Actually, what you said was a good reminder. They say if you know your enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If we know what our opponents want, we can formulate a targeted response and deal with the greatest threat at the lowest cost. But then, anything we can think of, Grandfather can surely think of as well."

Li Haiqin left, and they still hadn’t come to a conclusion about her marriage.

In Chu Fan’s plan, either he would get the Lindi Clan’s Profound Iron Order ahead of time, or Li Haiqin would definitely have to marry into the Hanmo Clan.

But now it seemed this young lady wasn’t so easy to fool.

In the following days, Chu Fan would use the Inner Binding Seal every other night to search for the Profound Iron Order. During the day and on his off nights, he would use the Yin Yang Diagram on the Meditation Scroll to enhance his Spiritual Power.

As far as anyone else was concerned, he was just recuperating from his injuries. Aside from a Maid who brought his meals at regular times and Li Haiqin who occasionally came to chat, he was alone in his courtyard, and it was very peaceful.

After half a month of continuous searching, Chu Fan had found absolutely nothing.

He had, however, become familiar with every corner of the city.

Then, one day half a month later, people from the Hanmo Clan arrived.

This group had come to deliver the betrothal gifts, and Jisierk was with them.

After a banquet, just as night fell, Jisierk actually came looking for Chu Fan in his small courtyard.

And the moment he saw Chu Fan, Jisierk bowed deeply, giving him a grand salute that left Chu Fan rather stunned.

’A direct lineage descendant of a Golden Clan, bowing to a mere Guard like me?’

’When did this Jisierk become so humble and modest?’

It wasn’t until Jisierk straightened up and spoke that Chu Fan understood his intentions.

"This bow is to show my gratitude. You risked your life on the Grassland to save Li Haiqin and brought her back safely to Moon Sea. You are Li Haiqin’s benefactor, which makes you my benefactor as well. We of the Hanmo Clan are never stingy with our benefactors."

As he spoke, he took out two porcelain bottles from his robes, which clearly contained two elixirs.

"I begged my grandfather for these two elixirs, and now I’m giving them to you. One is a Fifth Transformation Blood Lotus Pill, and the other is a Fourth Transformation Qi God Pill. Once Li Haiqin marries into our Hanmo Clan, I will also place my Personal Guard under your command. Furthermore, I have already selected a courtyard for you in our Vast Sea City and have sent several women there. They are all untouched. If you don’t like them when the time comes, you can tell me, and I will find others to your liking."

Jisierk said all this in a single breath.

Chu Fan looked at Jisierk with even greater astonishment. For the first time, his impression of the man began to change.

Based on his words and actions alone, this man was a man of character.

At the very least, he was clear about his debts and grievances.

After all, Chu Fan hadn’t saved Jisierk himself, only the fiancée he had a marriage contract with. Yet he had traveled a thousand miles to Moon City just to thank him.

He hadn’t needed to come in person to deliver the betrothal gifts.

"I am in great need of these two elixirs, so I will accept them. As for the courtyard and the women in Vast Sea City, I thank you for your kind intentions, Young Prince, but please take them back. I have no interest in such things."

Jisierk didn’t take Chu Fan’s words to heart and instead said, "Let’s talk about that once you’ve arrived in Vast Sea City. Back in Han City, my words were arrogant, and I may have offended you. Please don’t hold it against me. From today onward, we’re on the same side."

"I thank you, Young Prince."

Jisierk clapped Chu Fan on the shoulder and said with a smile, "It’s what I should do. You’re a real man, and I most admire a loyal and righteous man like you. Rest up and recover well. We’ll meet again in Hanmo City in a month and a half."

Without waiting for Chu Fan to reply, he turned and left.

Chu Fan watched Jisierk’s departing figure thoughtfully, an undeniable conflict stirring in his heart.

’Ah, people! You can’t spend too much time with them, or your heart really does go soft.’

Originally, Jisierk was already a dead man in Chu Fan’s mind, but now, he felt he could no longer bring himself to kill him.

If they weren’t on opposing sides, Chu Fan would even think that Jisierk was actually a good match for Li Haiqin.

It was clear that Jisierk’s feelings for Li Haiqin were genuine. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have traveled a thousand miles just to thank him.

He had even gone so far as to beg his grandfather for these two elixirs, and they were by no means cheap.

They were worth almost as much as ten Celestial Tier Upper Grade weapons. Back at Mr. Hong’s Auction House, how many silver taels had a single Celestial Tier Upper Grade Treasure Sword sold for? It was over a billion, wasn’t it?

Moreover, this Blood Lotus Pill was exactly what Chu Fan needed. He desperately needed to increase his Spiritual Power quickly so he could undo the seal on the Fourth Floor of the Juntian Mirror as soon as possible.