Chapter 322: Gu Yue Prepares to Move A New Deal
Ah Yin's life in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was far from ideal.
The moment the three of them, along with Tianmeng, descended into the basin, two Blue Silver Grasses stood in the same region yet their fates couldn't have been more different. The stark contrast immediately caught Gu Yue's attention.
With her keen eyesight, she could see exactly what was happening to Ah Yin. Han Li was forcefully infusing her with energy, disregarding any damage it caused, purely stacking her lifespan.
The reason was obvious without even asking.
A flash of anger appeared in Gu Yue's eyes. Even if they had agreed to cooperate, Han Li's methods were difficult for her to accept.
She turned to him coldly, seemingly demanding an explanation.
"She gave birth to my enemy's child after taking human form. Oh, right I forgot to mention, her son was the Shura God's chosen fate bound pawn. I killed him not too long ago."
"And now, my people need a soul ring."
Han Li spread his hands, his tone indifferent.
Gu Yue's pupils contracted. At the mention of "Shura God," her body trembled slightly, as if she could still feel the phantom of the Shura Demon Sword pressing against her.
Beside her, Di Tian had already begun transmitting information to her. Through the Ten Thousand Monster King's abilities, they had gathered quite a bit of intelligence from the continent. However, he hadn't mentioned this before he hadn't considered it particularly important.
As for Ah Yin, he knew of her. Or rather, he had seen her multiple times before she left the Blue Silver Forest.
"Are you certain he's completely dead? The gods of the Divine Realm are notoriously deceitful."
Gu Yue, who had just been preparing to stand up for Ah Yin, now looked at the struggling Blue Silver Emperor with a hint of killing intent.
Even her tone had subtly shifted. It wasn't obvious, but Han Li could detect a trace of resentment in her voice.
"Of course. I always handle things thoroughly. By the end, even the Shura God himself had abandoned him. But I didn't."
Han Li's warm smile remained unchanged, yet in Gu Yue's eyes, it was now much more tolerable.
Before, she had seen him as just another hypocritical human. But now, he appeared to be both bold and intelligent. Perspective really did change everything.
While speaking, Han Li had blocked Ah Yin from hearing the conversation. Some things weren't necessary for her to know it would only add to her pain.
Han Li was considerate in this regard. For tools, he never hesitated to extend a bit of kindness.
Whether it was Ah Yin or Xiao Wu, he hadn't made things excessively difficult for them. At the very least, when they died, they felt as if they had made their own choices and played a role in their fate.
"Can I move my recovery space here?"
Gu Yue suddenly turned to look at Han Li. She hadn't come down just because of Ah Yin she had sensed something.
"You can."
Han Li was momentarily surprised but nodded in agreement.
It seemed she really had been struggling. She wasn't even willing to let go of this small amount of immortal energy.
When he used the Plane's Will to convert faith power into immortal energy or rather, when he recreated the array of the Slaughter City he had gained a certain understanding.
The formation of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well wasn't solely due to the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings. The Shura God had definitely meddled as well. Otherwise, even if this place was their divine burial ground, it would have never produced god tier immortal herbs.
Immortal herbs only absorbed the Divine Realm's unique immortal energy.
And divine power was not equal to immortal energy. The transformation was one way there was no reverse conversion.
Han Li was an exception due to his unique nature. His connection to the Plane's upgrade allowed him to convert faith power into immortal energy at the cost of efficiency, essentially acting as a pseudo divine core for the lower realm.
But others? They didn't have that privilege.
Gu Yue's self created recovery space was naturally incapable of sustaining such an environment.
But what a coincidence the immortal herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well were not just surviving, but thriving. If this wasn't due to Shura's interference, Han Li would drink the entire Yin Yang Well dry on the spot.
And he was right this place had been modified. While its conversion rate was poor, it could still generate trace amounts of immortal energy.
Combined with the energy left behind by the two Dragon Kings, it created a simulated Divine Realm environment, allowing so many immortal herbs to flourish.
Of course, after Han Li took over the place, the Shura God had stopped interfering.
And Han Li was territorial he had sealed the area off completely.
That was likely why the Divine Realm's authorities weren't surprised when he started converting his body into a divine form.
But in truth, Han Li's progress was far beyond what they had expected.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Han Li looked back at Gu Yue, a new idea forming in his mind.
"How about we make another deal?"
Gu Yue was already pleased that he had agreed to her request. She glanced at him, then nodded.
"Alright. What kind of deal?"
Han Li didn't beat around the bush.
"I'll convert half of the faith power you receive into immortal energy for you. That way, both divine power and your soul will be restored at the same time, allowing you to recover even faster."
Han Li noticed the excitement in Gu Yue's eyes and paused briefly before continuing.
"Of course, in return, you'll have to grant me access to the rules you control and guide me in mastering them more quickly. What do you say?"
Han Li didn't know exactly how powerful the "qualitative leap" mentioned by the Plane's Will would be when he crossed the Gate of Divinity, but one thing was certain continuously improving himself could never be wrong.
And right before him was the best possible learning resource: Gu Yue, the Silver Dragon King, born with control over seven elements.
(Whether due to different sources or adaptations, let's go with the widely accepted version.)
Water, fire, earth, wind, light, darkness, and space there were far more than just one or two aspects Han Li could use for reference. Between having a teacher organizing everything for him and self studying from books after his "obedient son" woke up, which was faster? The answer was obvious.
Even before this, his greatest progress had come when he devoured the residual insights of the Ice Fire Dragon Kings.
"Deal."
Gu Yue didn't hesitate at all. She nodded decisively. To her, there were practically no downsides.
Mastery over elements and laws wasn't something that diminished just because she taught Han Li. And she was confident that even if he learned quickly, authority was still dependent on the depth of control.
In that regard, her very nature ensured that her starting line was the finish line for most beings humans and gods alike.
"Good. Looking forward to working together."
"Likewise."
Their hands briefly met in a handshake before separating again.
Both were satisfied with this agreement.
From Gu Yue's perspective, the fact that Han Li was willing to engage with her so openly proved his reliability as an ally. Not to mention, he could provide valuable resources to aid in her recovery.
To Han Li, this silver haired, violet eyed dragoness was nothing short of a golden fleece an untapped gold mine shining brilliantly. Not taking advantage of the situation would be a waste. And she seemed perfectly willing to be "exploited."
Would this be the prime example of "Beasts shall never be enslaved unless food and shelter are provided"?
Off to the side, Di Tian watched as the two of them completely ignored his presence. He could only remain silent.
"So when will you move? When do we start coordinating? I may have to leave for a bit in a few days."
Now that the deal was settled, Han Li didn't waste words and turned directly to Gu Yue with his question.
"I can move at any time I just need to return once to prepare."
Gu Yue finally remembered that her subordinate was still standing there and spared him a glance.
Since she was moving, there was no reason to stubbornly hold onto Star Dou Forest. Her followers could naturally come along and benefit from the relocation as well.
Di Tian bowed slightly, expressing his agreement. He wasn't unfamiliar with moving hadn't he already moved from the Divine Realm to the Douluo Continent before? Following his master's footsteps was his duty.
"The sooner, the better. We should leave immediately it'll take roughly two days."
After briefly considering the factors involved, Gu Yue provided a flexible time frame while looking at Han Li to see if he agreed.
"Alright, that works. But let's start at the outskirts this place's rules aren't stable enough to withstand you going all out just yet."
Han Li flipped his wrist, producing a piece of jade. He took another glance at Gu Yue before his fingers lit up with energy, carving into the stone.
In just moments, a small, intricate figurine of Gu Yue had taken shape.
"This will serve as your new communication tool. When you're about to come over, or when you're close, you can contact me in advance."
He handed the figurine to Gu Yue.
The previous jade token he had given Di Tian had been forcibly altered by her, rendering it useless. To Han Li, that was equivalent to a "deactivated account," so he had no choice but to provide a new method of communication.
"Give me one as well. In the future, Master will likely be focused on cultivation most of the time."
Seeing Han Li's actions, Di Tian spoke up, glancing at the new jade object curiously.
He wouldn't admit it, but he also liked shiny things.
"Alright."
Han Li gave him a quick glance but didn't refuse.
With another flick of his wrist, he produced an assortment of jade tokens and gemstones in different colors and handed them over.
"Here, pick one."
Di Tian looked at the selection in Han Li's hand all identical in design, differing only in color then glanced at the intricately carved figurine in Gu Yue's hand.
After a brief moment of silence, he extended his hand and chose a black obsidian token before slipping it into his pocket.
To be honest, he wanted one like Gu Yue's too. No dragon could resist.
But seeing Han Li's attitude, it was clear that wasn't an option.
And how could he, in front of his master, make such a request? What belonged to his master was naturally of a higher grade than his.
Han Li, seeing that he had chosen, put away the remaining pieces. He had made a whole batch while practicing, so there were plenty left.
As for Gu Yue's figurine, it wasn't favoritism. He would be learning from her soon, and she was their leader there had to be a distinction.
Besides, the only real difference was aesthetics. It didn't have any energy gathering effects.
He would release those gradually, based on her teaching progress making her feel grateful in the process.
(End of Chapter)
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