The Invincible Supreme Medical God-Chapter 917 - 503: True Friendship
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"Zhong Hui rented the entire Sun Prince's Inn. It is one of the more upscale inns in the city, and the entire inn has been closed for at least 11 days. The servants said it was rented for at least two weeks."
"They also said that a Snake Woman rented the inn, but she is by no means a prisoner. She commands those lifeless experts, and they follow her orders. When she is not training or resting, she talks with Zhong Hui in the conference room about various topics. She seems in good spirits and quite happy." Gao Yan continued. The information he received was almost unbelievable to him, but when Yan Xiaobao heard the news, he started laughing before soon being stunned.
His laughter grew louder until Gao Yan worried about whether he was all right. Yan Xiaobao finally understood the situation.
"General Frozen was never interested in the items of the Alchemy Association," he said as his laughter stalled. "He never intended for those items. The only thing he wanted was to give me a test that he thought I could win."
"He never intended to kill Sha Yun, nor was he interested in harming her. She was his prisoner, but more importantly, she was just a means for him to connect with me and gain a way to reach someone who passed. I dare say with my Silvermoon's Pill formula, she has always been well-treated, and a true friendship is growing between them." He continued, though shocked by Gao Yan, but his words made some sense. He is the Frozen General, and if he really wanted the items from the Alchemy Guild, he could have obtained them without difficulty.
Shaking his head at himself, he realized that if he had thought clearly earlier, he would have understood these simple facts, but he was blinded by Zhong Xi's murderous intent and seriously believed Sha Yun was in danger.
"Though I am glad to hear Sha Yun is not in danger, I am sorry they deceived you." Gao Yan said tentatively, not sure how Yan Xiaobao would react, but the young man just shrugged.
"I'd rather be deceived day after day than have my friend truly in danger." He said seriously. Although he was somewhat annoyed with himself, more importantly, he was relieved. Sha Yun was not living as a prisoner in some frozen mansion. She was not under constant surveillance nor subjected to abuse. If anything, this realization was undoubtedly the best news he could have received.
"Considering Sha Yun is receiving her treatment, I have no reason to hasten to the inn where they are. I trust Zhong Hui needs something specifically from me." Yan Xiaobao thought aloud. "If he indeed needs something from me, then he will come to me. If he doesn't, then all the trouble he went through trying to find some common ground between us two is meaningless."
"I think you might be right." Gao Yan nodded, "But even so, I will still have the servants keep an eye on the inn. On the other hand, Deng Wu told me that if I managed to figure out how the Frozen General controls his lifeless army, he would give me his entire fortune. Apparently already dead but still alive. It is truly mysterious." Gao Yan continued, and Yan Xiaobao nodded. He was also curious about these lifeless experts. Their sensation was different from the Crusaders above, but they were no more lively than wearing the cloaks of undead creatures.
"I guess I could just ask him directly." Yan Xiaobao half-jokingly half-seriously said. "I mean, if he wants my help, he should be willing to help me in return. Increasing Deng Wu's strength in return is undoubtedly a good reward. Although I am strong, I know I could never get what I want alone. Facing his General, I know I also need the help of my friends. So helping my friends gain strength is like gaining strength myself." Yan Xiaobao said, expressing his thoughts for the first time.
"I will do everything I can to help you." Gao Yan said with a smile on his face. "I also hope to become stronger and be able to play a more active role, but nurturing the status of God under the current cultivation level really takes a long time. I need to work harder. Although my talent is quite good, there is still a huge gap between my current King-level and Holy Land Level. Even Lao, his path of cultivation is further ahead than mine... I worry he will continue to advance while I lag behind." Gao Yan shook his head and said, Yan Xiaobao couldn't help but nod. He had already realized this.
"It's not just you," Yan Xiaobao sighed. "The Rong twins have found something more important to them than cultivation. I will never ask them to stop doing what they love to fight by my side. Instead, I want them to be happy. I want them to lead beautiful lives and follow their hearts."
"On the road I have chosen, Deng Wu, Wang Julong, Sha Yun, Lao, and Qiao will walk with me," Yan Xiaobao said with a smile. "I have some Saints indebted to me. If they achieve the status of God, then they will drag it down to my help."
"Don't worry about me; I believe as long as I have my family by my side and the support of my good friends, I will never fail!"
Hearing Yan Xiaobao, Gao Yan felt warmth in his heart. He felt far more responsible for Yan Xiaobao than anyone else, but even so, Yan Xiaobao did not rush him to cultivate in order to support him. Instead, he allowed Gao Yan to realize his dream of controlling information. He was truly grateful.
