bookbashuk Chapter 178 I’M Sure He’S Up To No Good
Chapter 178 I’M Sure He’S Up To No Good
Chapter 178: I'm Sure He Has Ulterior Motives
Zhang Chi had already anticipated that Long Yi's visit wouldn't be malicious. He probably just came to take a detour, so as not to offend anyone and cause any trouble.
Zhang Chi decided to pretend that he didn't know the strength of the person who came.
This was the normal reaction. The other party concealed their aura, and if it weren't for Gu Youyou, Zhang Chi wouldn't have even noticed him, let alone know his identity and strength.
In this way, if Zhang Chi had initially shown that he knew the other party's identity and acted particularly respectful, it would have caused trouble.
On the other hand, treating the other party as an ordinary enemy, bravely engaging in a fight, was the normal reaction that a genius should have.
The same reasoning applied to guessing that Long Yi was Long Yan's brother.
It's better to be wrong than to be right.
If you're wrong, others will just laugh it off and not take it too seriously.
If you're right, others will start reflecting on what went wrong.
However, Zhang Chi didn't expect that Long Yi would actually ask him if he had any thoughts about Long Yan, which caught Zhang Chi off guard.
What does he mean by that?
Does he want me to become his son-in-law?
Zhang Chi could only use the difference in status to indicate that he didn't dare to have any delusions. Who knew that Long Yi would persist.
This was difficult to answer.
If he said he didn't like Long Yan, the other party would inevitably be angry.
My precious daughter is so good, and you don't like her?
If he said he liked her, the other party might also be angry.
My precious daughter, how dare you like her?
Zhang Chi couldn't figure out the other party's intentions for a while, so he had to shift the focus again.
"Senior, I already have a partner. Today was supposed to be my wedding day, but she inexplicably disappeared and there are no clues so far. I can't even protect my partner, so how can I dare to think about Miss Long?"
Long Yi's heart skipped a beat when he heard about the disappearance.
Disappearing without reason in other places might just mean encountering danger.
But Zhang Chi was someone who came out of the secret realm, so if someone around him disappeared for no reason, it might be related to the True Dragon Secret Realm.
"Since your partner disappeared on your wedding day, it can be considered that you two are not fated to be together. I see that your aptitude is not bad, and since you can win Yan'er's favor, it can also be considered fate. As for the other things you're considering, you don't need to worry too much. The Long family has never cared about background."
Long Yi stopped playing games with Zhang Chi and directly stated his intentions.
I have taken a liking to you and want you to be my son-in-law.
Zhang Chi's heart was suddenly lifted.
When you give something, you must have a request.
The other party's identity was not simple, but he insisted on making Zhang Chi Long Yan's partner. He must have something in mind, right?
Could it be that he thinks I'm handsome?
Zhang Chi thought it was unlikely.
Perhaps the display just now made Long Yi see his talent, which made him want to recruit him. Or maybe there were some other reasons that couldn't be said?
Zhang Chi's thoughts quickly turned, and he didn't know how to answer for a while.
Long Yi pressed on, "Could it be that you don't like Yan'er?"
"Uh... Miss Long is upright and beautiful. I naturally admire her, but I have more respect in my heart and dare not have any improper thoughts. I hope Senior can understand."
He couldn't agree, but he couldn't refuse too firmly either.
This answer was just right. Admiration and respect, not liking or disliking.
Long Yi still didn't buy it. He waved his hand and said, "Whether you admire her or respect her, you don't need to worry too much about this matter. As long as Yan'er is willing, you can become partners. You don't need to belittle yourself. Being able to cultivate Sword Intent at such a young age is also a sign of a young talent. You are worthy of Yan'er. Being hesitant and losing your manly demeanor."
Zhang Chi had nothing to say now.
The other party's attitude was very firm, and Zhang Chi thought that he probably couldn't refuse.
Instead of dragging it out and making the other party unhappy, it was better to accept the reality.
"Senior, you overpraise me. I am truly ashamed. However, Miss Long has always regarded me as a friend. I'm afraid..."
"It's alright. I have a way to make her agree. She's already of marriageable age, and having a partner to look after her is just right."
Long Yi's words revealed the terror and dominance of a parent urging their child to get married.
No, even in the Immortal Cultivation World, we have arranged marriages!
Zhang Chi could only show an embarrassed yet polite smile. Long Yi didn't care about these things and casually said, "You said your partner disappeared. Where did she disappear? Why don't you tell me? Maybe I can help you."
Long Yi only now revealed his true purpose.
He wanted to investigate whether Tang Ruoling's disappearance was related to the Dragon Pearl.
Zhang Chi was truly his lucky star. Originally, he just wanted to find out the whereabouts of the Dragon Scale, but unexpectedly, he stumbled upon a clue to the Dragon Pearl.
Of course, he didn't think that Zhang Chi had the Dragon Pearl.
The Realm Gate Stone couldn't be broken by just anyone. Only those with strong power and the ability to continuously supply spiritual energy could do it.
He didn't know who it was, but it definitely wasn't Zhang Chi.
Long Yi's request made Zhang Chi's heart tighten.
Now it seemed that Tang Ruoling's disappearance probably had nothing to do with the Dragon Transformation Palace, but Long Yi's enthusiasm indicated that he had some ulterior motives.
However, now that the other party was powerful, Zhang Chi had no choice but to compromise and tell Long Yi the details of Tang Ruoling's disappearance.
Concealing useless information, Long Yi is not incapable of investigating on his own. If Zhang Chi lies and gets exposed, he will be in a passive position.
Upon hearing about Tang Ruoling's disappearance and the presence of moisture left behind, Long Yi also became excited.
He knew what spell this was. This spell is called the Illusionary Spell, and it is also part of the Dragon Transformation Palace's inheritance. Of course, he knows it too.
This is a true dragon spell. In its rudimentary form, it only imitates with moisture, but at a higher level, it can turn falsehood into reality.
Turning falsehood into reality is the true act of defying the heavens. It can create something out of nothing. Among the secret arts of the true dragon, this is definitely the strongest.
Unfortunately, before reaching the Great Accomplishment, the effectiveness of this technique is not that great. At most, it can be used as an illusion, which can be considered a form of balance.
This Illusionary Spell is also considered a secret in the Dragon Transformation Palace. Outsiders cannot learn it, not even Long Yan, who has yet to learn it.
Since no one else can do it, it is most likely done by someone who has obtained the true dragon inheritance.
However, Long Yi doesn't understand why they would target Tang Ruoling.
Long Yi doesn't understand, nor does he have the intention to investigate further. In any case, he should first go find someone.
When Long Yi arrived at the place where Tang Ruoling disappeared, he took a deep breath. The sides of his head also started to feel slightly warm.
These are the dragon horns that he has refined and integrated into his body.
This dragon horn treasure can only be controlled by the Dragon Clan.
The Palace Master of the Dragon Transformation Palace can change continuously, anyone can take on the role.
But the true ruler of the Dragon Transformation Palace must come from the Dragon Clan.
Now, the dragon horns have reacted, indicating that there is indeed residual dragon energy here. Someone has used the Dragon Race spell here, or there is some treasure with the Dragon Race aura passing through here.
Who else could it be besides the person who took the Dragon Ball?
"Elder, what's the situation?" Zhang Chi asked eagerly.
Long Yi shook his head and asked, "Is she the one who entered the Talisman Treasure Sect's secret realm with you?"
"No, why?" Zhang Chi answered innocently, but alarm bells were ringing in his mind.
He had long suspected that the ancestor of the Dragon Transformation Palace and the person described in the Golden Carp's Legacy were the same. It seemed that he came here to see if Long Yan's friend was fake and to gather information.
But it didn't matter. Zhang Chi had long been prepared for this. Moreover, Long Yi's arrival was much later than Zhang Chi had expected.
And Zhang Chi had already found a scapegoat.
Without waiting for Long Yi to ask, Zhang Chi took the initiative to say, "Elder, do you suspect that something in the secret realm caused her disappearance? But when we left the secret realm, all the gains were taken by Wenren Li."
"Oh? You didn't gain anything?" Long Yi asked. Zhang Chi shook his head and sighed, "When the secret realm was about to collapse, the effect of the Void of All Laws disappeared. I only had Foundation Building cultivation, while that person was in the Divine Ability Realm. At that time, I could only give up on my own initiative, which was considered saving my life."
"You are clever not to be swayed by treasures," Long Yi commented briefly, not doubting Zhang Chi's words.
Zhang Chi's tone was sincere, and his logic was sound.
Moreover, he had already pointed out the target, so he just needed to find someone to verify it.
Zhang Chi couldn't have gone anywhere while he was here.
Long Yi continued to talk about Tang Ruoling's disappearance.
"She should have been dragged into a certain secret realm. You don't need to worry about her safety. Once inside a secret realm, fortunes and misfortunes are unpredictable, and your worries are useless."
"You're right, thank you for clearing that up, Elder."
"Alright, no need to be so polite. Prepare well and don't make a big fuss when you marry Yan'er, but it shouldn't be too shabby either. Also, your children can only have the surname Long. Do you have any objections?"
Zhang Chi: "..."
This person really wants to take advantage of him and wants him to go for breeding.
"Well... let's wait for Sister Long to come back before discussing this, okay?"
"It's fine. She'll be back soon."
Long Yan is traveling normally and at full speed. It will take a day for her to return. She will be using the Dragon Transformation Technique throughout the journey, so it shouldn't take long.
However, Long Yi knows Long Yan's temperament. She will definitely be back before dawn.
During this time, he can talk more with Zhang Chi.
"I heard that you not only didn't fall into becoming a ghost in the Talisman Treasure Sect's secret realm, but also safely came out with your junior sister and spirit pet. Since I have nothing to do, why don't you tell me about your experiences in the secret realm?"
At this moment, Gu Youyou also realized that he had ill intentions. Although Zhang Chi's thoughts served as a reference, Long Yi's true purpose was indeed not concealed.
He didn't conceal it, and Zhang Chi continued to act innocent and ignorant, telling in detail how he survived.
He relied on constantly changing locations to stock up on supplies and avoiding conflicts with others.
Staying steady along the way, evading enemies, he managed to survive a secret realm with a high death rate.
Long Yi was also very surprised. He didn't expect such a way to break the deadlock. Zhang Chi was truly a talented individual.
Zhang Chi didn't mind exposing his hamster nature. By appropriately letting others discover his secrets and characteristics, he could make the other party let down their guard.
Stocking up on supplies in the secret realm and storing spiritual stones in the outside world.
He had hidden one hundred thousand spiritual stones in the territory of the Left River League, which he hadn't had time to dig up. He also had a dragon card with one million spiritual stones on him, which he had never touched.
The human-shaped hamster had become a true hamster.
After listening to Zhang Chi's description, Long Yi couldn't help but complain in his heart.
How could someone like this become the last survivor?
(End of this chapter)