All Things Are Contracts

Chapter 138: Multiple Killing Intents

“This… you already know about this?” Zhanyue wasn’t particularly surprised. Even if MuMu Lixi had kept her mouth shut, Wind Lord was her closest person, so how could he not notice the changes in her?

“Since the pilgrimage, the frequency and intensity of MuMu Lixi’s cold poison attacks have decreased. I observed that her internal energy is now vigorous, with the aura of a blazing sun. She must have practiced an extraordinary cultivation technique. During the pilgrimage, MuMu Lixi was always accompanied by someone, except for the time she was alone with you. If MuMu Lixi could obtain a profound technique from anyone, the most likely possibility would be you. Moreover, MuMu Lixi wouldn’t easily give away the ‘Red Dust Attachment’. I think the main reason she gave you this ring was probably because you provided her with tremendous help,” Wind Lord speculated, and his guess was quite accurate.

“Lord, some things perhaps should remain known only to you and me,” Zhanyue said mysteriously.

Wind Lord understood. With a thought, wind rose around them, forming a barrier that blocked both sound and divine sense. “Now you can tell me.”

Zhanyue nodded and said with a mysterious expression, “Lord, do you believe in dream visitations?”

Wind Lord frowned; he had heard of such things.

“The technique I taught the Holy Maiden is indeed the god-level cultivation method ‘Great Sun Traversing Sky Technique’ that the Illumination Goddess once practiced. And it was given to me through a dream visitation by the Goddess,” Zhanyue said.

“‘Great Sun Traversing Sky Technique’? Not bad, it matches the legends and could indeed suppress cold poison. But you say this technique was given to you in a dream by the Goddess? Do you take me for a three-year-old child?” Wind Lord clearly didn’t believe it.

Zhanyue pouted and asked in return, “Then answer me two questions. First, where else could I have obtained this god-level technique? Second, why would I so easily pass this god-level technique to MuMu Lixi?”

Wind Lord was taken aback. Thinking carefully, Zhanyue’s dream visitation explanation actually seemed quite reasonable. It explained both the origin of the technique and why he would pass it to MuMu Lixi. If it was indeed the Goddess’s request, it made sense, especially since MuMu Lixi was also a Light Contractor.

“Then why didn’t the Goddess dream-visit MuMu Lixi directly, instead of having you pass it on?” Wind Lord asked again.

Zhanyue smiled, “Good question, but how would I know? You should ask the Goddess.”

Wind Lord was momentarily speechless. He couldn’t find any loopholes. Could it really have been the Goddess’s spirit visiting in a dream? This… well, this outrageous explanation was actually the most reasonable. It couldn’t be that the Goddess had come back to life and personally taught MuMu Lixi, right?

“Very well, I won’t pursue this question for now, after all, you have indeed done her a great favor. Now let’s talk about your situation. Your tower challenge today was quite high-profile, but ‘a tall tree catches the wind’. Fortunately, Princess Mi reacted quickly and sealed off the scene in advance. Not many people know that you were the one who challenged the tower. So, do you want to choose a low-key life, or do you prefer to handle this in a high-profile manner?” Wind Lord asked, giving Zhanyue the choice.

Zhanyue thought for a moment and said, “I’d rather keep a low profile. I don’t want people staring at me wherever I go.”

Wind Lord nodded, “Very well, I’ll help you suppress this information, but those who are determined to investigate will still be able to trace it back to you. It will only keep ordinary people in the dark. Take this, it can help you avoid some trouble.” As he spoke, Wind Lord handed a jade pendant to Zhanyue.

Zhanyue took the pendant and asked curiously, “What is this?”

“Profound Aura Jade. Its function is simple: when worn, it gives you the aura of a Profound Being. Others will see you as around the first stage of the Star Profound Realm,” Wind Lord explained.

Zhanyue was delighted. With this, he could disguise himself as a Profound Being and enjoy all the treatments of one without exposing his true talent and strength.

“Thank you, Lord.”

“Don’t call me Lord in the academy, call me Principal,” Wind Lord smiled.

After Zhanyue left, Wind Lord’s face turned serious. “Dream visitation? Does that little rascal really think I’d believe that? But if it wasn’t a dream visitation, then it’s even more interesting. With his talent, he does match well with MuMu Lixi, but I wonder about his character. Well, children have their own fortunes. I shouldn’t intervene too much, just keep an eye on things.”

Wind Lord’s main concern now was to investigate the cause of the previous principal’s death. He wouldn’t rest easy until this matter was resolved.

Deep underground, in a certain subterranean palace.

A white strange bird landed on the hand of a pale man. The man’s skin was frighteningly white, even more so than a corpse. His appearance was ordinary, but his eyes seemed capable of captivating souls.

“Strategist, that’s roughly the situation. According to the prophecy, when the Boundless Tower emits a seven-colored light, it must mean a sage will appear in the world. If a sage appears among humans, I fear we Nightmares will never know peace,” the strange bird spoke in human language.

“The sign of a sage? I remember that Light Contractor girl is also in the Academy Town. Humans are really lucky. It seems it won’t be easy to completely annihilate them. I plan to make a trip to the Academy Town to personally see this ‘sage’. If there’s a chance, it would be best to nip it in the bud. Compared to the sign of a sage, that Light Holy Maiden is a small matter,” the Strategist said.

The strange bird was shocked. The usually steady Strategist actually had such a dangerous plan. “Commander, you mustn’t! The Academy Town is treacherous. How can you risk yourself? It’s better to send a Great Lord.”

“You know the Academy Town is treacherous and you still say such things? I can’t trust them to go. Even when the Corpse Emperor was alive, humans never gave birth to a Sage King. I must be cautious in this matter. Forget it, tell Great Lord Tuzu to come see me. I’ll take him along,” the Strategist said.

“Tuzu? With his abilities, he is indeed suitable. This puts my mind at ease,” the strange bird said before flying off.

“First the Light Holy Maiden appears, then signs of the Goddess’s revival, and now this sign of a sage. The human race is truly blessed by fortune, producing talents one after another,” the Strategist said calmly.

On Ghost Island, in the Ghost Shark clan’s territory, in the room of a Ghost Shark elder.

“It’s been so long and they still haven’t brought the person back. They’re all useless indeed.” This mysterious Ghost Shark was the mastermind who had sent Mad Blade to capture Zhanyue alive.

“Fine, I can’t rely on them. It seems I’ll have to use my secret weapon – my external incarnation. No one in the Ghost Shark clan knows I’ve mastered this divine ability. Even if they detect a Ghost Shark violating the Patriarch’s order and going to the outside world, they won’t be able to trace it back to me. I must obtain the secrets that person possesses!” The Ghost Shark elder muttered to himself. A black shadow separated from his body and disappeared into the ground.

One month later, in the Rising Sun Kingdom’s capital, at the Crown Prince’s palace.

A secret letter was delivered to the Crown Prince. The man in yellow robes narrowed his eyes, “Zhanyue? First stage of Star Profound Realm? This name again. Even the Moon Profound Realm assassins I sent before couldn’t take your life? And now you dare to associate with the Holy Maiden? It seems it will take some real skill to get rid of you.” The Rising Sun Crown Prince took out a purple bottle from his storage ring and handed it to a secret guard. “Do it cleanly. Don’t let anyone suspect it’s me.”

Outside the academy in the Academy Town, a green flying sword appeared in mid-air. The man on the sword had an extraordinary bearing, standing out from the crowd. After more than a month of travel, Yu Xuanyi had finally arrived at the Empire’s First United Academy.

“So this is the First Academy? It’s time to meet the so-called geniuses of this world,” Yu Xuanyi revealed a disdainful smile as he descended from the sky.