C604 A Bad Guy with Technical Content!(last part)

"Wasn't it you who did it? Then who was it?"

"Even if I told you, you wouldn't know them. I just wanted to impress them a bit. Don't go spreading it around, okay?"

"Then why tell me?"

"I didn't want to fool you. Since we're working together, we should be honest. Besides, it doesn't feel right to plagiarize. It feels better to get it off my chest."

While they were talking, the folks at the Moon Light Martial Mansion were coming out of their trance, showering Lee Yuanye with praise for his talent.

Lee Yuanye accepted the compliments without hesitation, looking quite pleased with himself. Woo Zhengyang couldn't help but wonder if this was the same guy who just said plagiarism wasn't right.

Regardless, the dinner went smoothly. Afterward, the Moon Light Martial Mansion offered to arrange accommodations for the two, but Lee Yuanye declined.

Instead, Lee Yuanye brought out his white jade pavilion, setting it up on a spacious mountain peak, and invited Woo Zhengyang inside.

This left the people at the Moon Light Martial Mansion a bit stunned. They never expected Lee Yuanye to invite Woo Zhengyang into his white jade pavilion. It was his private sanctuary, and rumor had it that no other man, not even his brother or father, had ever been inside, except for women.

Shortly after they went in, the sound of string music began to drift out from the pavilion...

"Master, what do we do? That kid is staying in Lee Yuanye's ivory tower, and we have no chance to make a move," a shadowy figure appeared beside the head of the Moon Light Martial Mansion, speaking in a low voice.

The head of the mansion looked grim, taking a long time before responding, "No worries. As long as he's here, we have a chance. If we miss this opportunity, we might as well wait for him to destroy us."

"Master, think this through. Not only does this guy have incredible luck, controlling the Hundred Flower World, but he's also gotten close to Young Master Yuanye. If anything goes wrong, disaster could befall us," an elder advised.

After he spoke, another elder quickly added, "Exactly, Master. That kid might not even be hostile. Even if he can counter our 'Dance of the Moonlit Beauty,' he's still just one person. As long as we stay out of the Hundred Flower World, he can't do anything to us."

"Hmph, can't do anything to us? He's already at our doorstep, and it seems he's very interested in our sacred artifact..." someone grumbled.

"If they dare touch our sacred artifact, we can't just sit back and do nothing. But if they haven't, it's best not to act rashly."

"What are you saying? Are we just going to sit back and do nothing like cowards?"

"Enough, you two. There's no point in arguing. This isn't our decision to make; it's what the Holy Nun wants..."

As soon as this was mentioned, everyone in the room fell silent.

...

In the elegant mansion, Woo Zhengyang looked around, taking in the unique decor. It was as intriguing as the strange items Lee Yuanye often had in his possession. The furnishings were innovative and unlike anything Woo Zhengyang had ever seen before, leaving him unsure of their purpose.

"So, what do you think? Isn't my modern design something special?" Lee Yuanye asked, appearing with two large, clear glasses filled with a red liquid, which he handed to Woo Zhengyang.

"And this is...?" Woo Zhengyang asked, puzzled as he accepted the drink.

"It's wine—well, sort of. It's made from a special fruit. I guarantee you've never tasted anything like it. Give it a try."

Lee Yuanye took a small sip, finding it slightly tart yet lingering with a complex flavor that was hard to describe.

Setting his glass down, Woo Zhengyang spoke up, "Let's get to the point."

"The point of what?"

"Your intentions. What are they?"

Woo Zhengyang had been quiet, but he couldn't shake the feeling that Lee Yuanye hadn't forgotten about the stakes with the Moon Light Martial Mansion. Even if he had initially overlooked it, Lee Yuanye had countless ways to decline their invitation. The fact that he hadn't meant he must have another agenda.

Woo Zhengyang didn't say much, letting Lee Yuanye do as he pleased. Lee first opened the attic window and pointed to the full moon above.

"Is this what you're after?"

"Exactly. Didn't I tell you? This thing is a treasure. You can train with it, admire it, even make wine with it..."

"Stick to the point!"

"Alright, alright. As we cross the Myriad Desolate Mountain, this will be incredibly useful."

"Useful, how?"

"Yes, haven't you noticed? Even though Moon Light Martial Mansion doesn't have a small world, there's a barrier outside that blocks the Spirit Cleansing Rain."

"So what's the issue?"

"It's a big deal. The Spirit Cleansing Rain isn't easy to fend off, especially over such a large area. The reason lies with this big moon. You could say that the Moon Light Martial Mansion owes its survival to it."

"Knowing this, you still want to take their treasure?"

"Well, we have no choice. We can't cross the Myriad Desolate Mountain with just spirit crystals. If we can get this moon, we'll be set. Besides, I'm not stealing it; I'm borrowing it. I'll return it when we're done."

"Return it? Once we leave, we're either reaching the outside world or perishing in the Human Ancestral Land. How will you return it?" Woo Zhengyang was skeptical.

"If it comes to that, we'll let them send someone with us. Once we cross the Myriad Desolate Mountain, they can head back on their own. I'll even give them my Invincible Cannon Car; they'll be making a great deal!"

"Alright!" Woo Zhengyang was speechless.

"What’s the matter? Mr. Zhengyang, not willing to take the plunge? If not, we might as well leave. Escaping this world requires careful planning."

"Fine, let's do it!" Woo Zhengyang replied, a bit annoyed.

It was clear that Lee Yuanye wasn't going to let this go. He just wanted to drag Woo Zhengyang into his scheme. Besides, who knew when this opportunity would come again? The idea of wandering through the major Martial Mansions was originally Lee Yuanye's suggestion.

Even though it felt like he was being used, Woo Zhengyang couldn't really blame him. If he were in the same position and knew about this, he would definitely take action. People are inherently selfish, and to return to his previous world, Woo Zhengyang could afford to be selfish this once.

"I knew it! You're not exactly the paragon of virtue either. We're just borrowing, borrowing. We're not out to steal or harm anyone. It's fine, really."

"Enough with the chatter. So, how do we pull this off? Are we just going to charge out there?"

"That would be too amateurish! Even if we're going to play the bad guys, we should at least be skilled bad guys."