Chapter 193: Chapter 192: This Poor Daoist Has 1 Divination for a Young Friend

Su Qi didn’t appreciate what Jingyue said. What did she mean, a bachelor? Her husband had a wife as beautiful as her; countless people were probably envious of him.

How could he be called a bachelor?

Besides, she was still alive and well.

She couldn’t bear to die. As long as Jiang Zuo was still around, she would strive to keep living.

She didn’t want Jiang Zuo to marry another woman, so she had to stay by his side. If she saw even a hint of a rival, she would shut it down immediately.

Just the two of them was perfect—happy and blissful.

Su Qi was filled with joy. She felt exceptionally happy.

And deeply content.

"Alright, stop grinning like an idiot. You look like a love-struck teenage girl, and you’re a woman who could become a mother any day now," Jingyue said grouchily.

Su Qi had far too rosy a view of her husband.

Jingyue wasn’t nearly as optimistic. People’s hearts were fickle. Her junior sister was so naive, but there was no guarantee he was as devoted as she was.

She refused to be so blind.

’On second thought, being a mortal is pretty good,’ she mused. ’At least their lives are short. If you just stick it out, you might actually spend a whole lifetime in love.’

"I know," Su Qi said, looking around. "Let’s scout the sixth floor first. If he’s really been restrained, our junior sisters will definitely be fine.

If he hasn’t been restrained, he should have come up here by now.

Or maybe he’s still plotting against us."

Anyone who dared to fish for a Yin Yang Fish wouldn’t be a coward, Su Qi reasoned. He had to be the confident, arrogant, and audacious type.

If she was wrong, even better. At least that would mean he wasn’t a formidable enemy.

Jingyue nodded. "Try to think about your husband a little less while we’re doing this. I’d rather not have a useless teammate.

Be careful. We don’t want to get ambushed."

Su Qi nodded. "I know. Let me do a rough scan for anyone’s presence."

As she spoke, a Ye Zi insignia flashed on her arm. She was using the power of the Array to inspect the area. It wasn’t a detailed scan, but it was enough for a simple sweep of the sixth floor.

A moment later, Su Qi shook her head. "I didn’t find anything. Besides, the Maze Array here is absurdly large."

Jingyue stretched languidly. "Well, I can’t help with that. My authority might be higher, but I’m seriously injured and still need a while to recover.

It’s all up to you now."

Su Qi said nothing, as it was the truth.

But then she looked down at her clothes and said, "This outfit isn’t exactly practical for combat."

"Don’t worry, you won’t have a wardrobe malfunction. Those old coots care more about that than anything, so you’re covered," Jingyue said.

***

Jiang Zuo was indeed not on the sixth floor; he had returned to the fourth.

In Jiang Zuo’s view, acting rashly wasn’t safe. It would be bad if he ran into Su Qi first.

The fourth floor was a level they all had to descend to. He would wait and act according to the circumstances.

He would follow Jiu Xi the moment he saw her.

Once she was alone, he’d deliver the killing blow. As for whether he’d reveal himself to satisfy that twisted part of him, that would depend on the situation.

He also had the Heart-piercing Snake with him, and he held the Heart-Piercing Wood in his hand.

The Heart-Piercing Wood was the best way to control the Heart-piercing Snake.

In this Sacrificial Space, the Heart-piercing Snake was Jiang Zuo’s greatest asset.

As for the authority that came with being a Candidacy Saintess, he was reluctant to use it, as it would be too easy to get discovered.

If Su Qi were to tell him now, "You know, your wife is a Candidacy Saintess..."

...Jiang Zuo would be tempted to reply, "You’re not going to believe this, but your husband is a Candidacy Saintess too."

It was a funny thought, but Jiang Zuo quickly dismissed it.

Thinking of Su Qi always "softened" him, dulling his resolve to kill Jiu Xi.

But he didn’t really mind.

After that, Jiang Zuo began to approach the entrance to the fifth floor. He should be able to intercept someone here.

***

Meanwhile, on the second floor, one person was terrified beyond belief.

He was terrified that the people from the Holy Land would find him.

This was because he had discovered something—or rather, someone had informed him of a certain fact.

Not long ago, he had eaten a Yin Yang Fish.

The very kind of Yin Yang Fish that had caused the ritual to go awry and the space to be locked down.

If he had known how serious this was from the beginning, he never would have done it. But he’d already eaten it, so what could he do?

Spit it out?

The other party wouldn’t agree.

That’s right, the other party refused.

A short while ago, following the instructions of the man who sold him the fishing rod, he had gone to fish by the lake, specifically picking a deserted spot.

It wasn’t long before he found he had actually caught a fish.

And it was a very ordinary fish, which astonished him.

After a moment’s hesitation, he swallowed the fish whole. Luckily, it wasn’t large.

If it had been a Golden Carp King, he would’ve been toast.

The swallowing process went smoothly; the fish didn’t put up any resistance.

The moment he swallowed the fish, he froze, and then he was utterly shocked.

He felt as if he now knew the correct path for his future cultivation. The feeling, like a sudden epiphany, made him wonder if he was now set to walk the Great Dao.

In that moment, he finally understood what the man had meant by a "heaven-sent opportunity."

If his feeling was correct, then he had truly obtained an immense fortune.

That man had given him a path to the Great Dao.

However, just as he was rejoicing, a strange voice echoed in his mind: "Hello, I am Yin-Yang Fish Sixteen."

Zhang Songxian: "..."

His gut twisted just thinking about it.

Especially after hearing the news about the Immortal Lock targeting Yin Yang Fish 17.

’After it locks onto Seventeen, will it come for Sixteen next?’

’And then will I be a goner?’

"Probably not. The Yin Yang Immortal Lock is very difficult to activate. But just to be safe, you could help break the Yin Yang Immortal Lock. That way, you’ll have no problems at all," the voice of Yin-Yang Fish Sixteen echoed in Zhang Songxian’s mind.

Zhang Songxian was in despair. How could he possibly break something like that?

’If I had that kind of power, would I even be worried in the first place?’

’Besides, the guy never said the Yin Yang Fish would be able to talk after I ate it!’

"Young friend, this humble Daoist feels we are fated to meet. I have a divination I would like to offer you. Are you interested?"

The sudden voice startled Zhang Songxian.

But he soon realized that the Daoist who had just appeared looked a bit familiar, though he couldn’t immediately place him.

"Senior, have we met?"

The Daoist smiled faintly. "We have. This humble Daoist shares a fateful bond with you, and I once gifted you a heaven-sent opportunity. Alas, fate can be cruel.

Although your great fortune remains, you are now in some danger. This is a trial you must overcome on your own."

Zhang Songxian immediately said, "Please guide me, Senior."

The Daoist spoke with an air of profound mystery, "A single divination from this humble Daoist can resolve a crisis or grant a fortune. Such an opportunity is rarer than a thousand pieces of gold and cannot be bought for ten thousand.

Seeing as we are fated, young friend, a single Third-Grade stone will suffice."

Zhang Songxian: "..."

This felt vaguely familiar. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

In the end, Zhang Songxian took out a Third-Grade Spirit Stone. Whether it was a scam or not, it was worth a try.

The Daoist accepted the Spirit Stone with a smile. ’As expected, earning money this way is so much more satisfying. That deal with the ruthless one was only satisfying for a moment; his lack of reaction really ruined the thrill.’