Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now!-Chapter 1044 - 311: The Ones Who Got Away
Chapter 311: [The One That Got Away]
Chen Yan’s expression remained unchanged as he looked at Gu Tongbing, shaking his head and saying, "You’ve done things so secretive and unspeakable, doing things yourself always hiding and dodging. So you think everyone else is the same?"
Gu Tongbing, however, smiled slightly, "You can’t fool me.
I previously checked the records and rosters of the Brotherhood; out of one hundred and thirty-five people, only three to five caught my eye, and among them, you, ’the one hundred and thirty-fifth,’ piqued my curiosity.
I remember the records and rosters noted that you met my brother in the forest of Evil Land Mountain, and you also subdued the famous ’White Beast’ in the area around Evil Land Mountain and Snow Cliff Pass.
You are skilled in Transformation Technique and have an impressive hand in Talisman Art. The records only say you are a bottom-tier Loose Cultivator, hunting outside Snow Cliff Pass when you accidentally met my brother Gu Jinjia. After experiencing some events together, you were valued by my brother and pulled into the Brotherhood.
But... what kind of bottom-tier Loose Cultivator would have the ability to hunt down so many heads of the Fierce Beast Race outside Snow Cliff Pass?" 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢
Chen Yan said nothing, but Gu Tongbing continued slowly, "My brother is straightforward; he’s smart about big things but often overlooks the details in small matters.
But I’m different.
I am one of the true initial founders of the Brotherhood. Although I later looked down upon this loose organization, my brother still asked me to consult the group’s information. After seeing your name and data, I became curious and secretly sent people to investigate.
I can tell you clearly that my men took three months to explore all around Snow Cliff Pass and the sixteen closest cities to Snow Cliff Pass in West Zombie. They checked the Loose Cultivator gathering places in all these sixteen cities.
They found over thirty people named Wang Chuyi, but after carefully checking each name, none of them was you!"
At this point, Gu Tongbing chuckled softly, "Wang Chuyi, you say you’re a Loose Cultivator... but you suddenly appeared in Snow Cliff Pass, and apart from Snow Cliff Pass, there’s no trace of you in the sixteen cities of the Western Border.
No one knows you, no one has heard of you, you have no Sect, and nothing you did, nothing about your whereabouts or contacts, could be found!
Wang Chuyi, are you someone who fell out of the sky, just like that?"
Chen Yan remained composed.
Gu Tongbing stared at Chen Yan and said, "What, don’t feel like refuting? I’ve already determined that the name Wang Chuyi is fake. Your identity must also be fake, am I not right?"
Only then did Chen Yan raise his head, smiling at Gu Tongbing.
"... What are you smiling at?" Gu Tongbing frowned and asked.
Chen Yan sighed, "Whether my identity or name is real or fake... must I tell you? When you ask me questions, do I have to answer them?
Third Young Master Gu, don’t forget, you are now my captive!
If you upset me, at worst, I’ll slice you up and leave your corpse here to feed the bears. No one in this world would know you died by my hand."
Gu Tongbing’s eye twitched.
Chen Yan’s tone softened, speaking slowly, "Third Young Master Gu, the only reason I’m not killing you is because of the bond I share with your brother, but don’t think I won’t dare kill you.
I don’t want to know about your affairs, your organizations, conspiracies, or secrets, I have no interest.
Likewise, you’d better not pry into my private matters.
I don’t want to kill you, but if forced with no choice...
Sometimes, people do things they’d rather not do."
Upon hearing this, especially the last sentence with a hint of threat, Gu Tongbing appeared more relaxed. He looked at Chen Yan, smiling, "Fine, since you mind, I’ll not inquire into your secrets. But Wang Chuyi, remember, perhaps I am the only one in this Domain Realm that truly values your talents!"
Chen Yan rolled his eyes, "Give it a rest! Look at your current situation; you’re my prisoner."
They spoke no further.
The bear den was foul-smelling, but neither Chen Yan nor Gu Tongbing cared. They ate until full, and Chen Yan stayed by the entrance, observing outside.
After about an hour, occasional sounds of Dueling Technique came from outside, sometimes near, sometimes far. Occasionally, searchers passed nearby.
But as time trickled away, the noise gradually lessened. It had been half an hour since someone last pursued their search nearby.
Chen Yan felt slightly more at ease, and Gu Tongbing said, "Such ambush operations won’t last long; the plan includes the latest retreat time. If the battle drags on too long, there is a risk of attracting unrelated people, creating unpredictability. I think we can leave soon."
Chen Yan nodded, crawled back, and looked at the mother bear huddled in the corner of the cave, hesitating before moving slightly closer.
The mother bear suddenly reacted defensively, baring its teeth at Chen Yan, yet retreating further.
Chen Yan noticed two cubs hidden behind the mother bear, their fur also a brown-black hue. Their small heads looked rather cute—most mammal cubs have adorable appearances.
Chen Yan thought for a moment, casually wagging his hand, releasing a thread of Primordial Qi to subdue the mother bear, saying slowly, "It was an emergency when you were hurt before; I couldn’t help it. I’ll heal your injury now."
Having said that, he handed over a Bone Pill.
