Chapter 153: Scheme

Gu Fan gave a bitter smile and said:

“So we’ve already reached the southern region, and it’s Wanlin City at that… I seem to have some enemies here. Haha, how embarrassing!”

Only then did Jun Li nod.

“No wonder your expression changed so drastically. But you’d better be careful. This Dragon People household isn’t one to be trifled with either. If you get caught and they find you have no backing, they’ll definitely detain you and turn you into a slave!”

“So I suggest you leave quickly, before they notice you.”

Gu Fan nodded and then took out a spiritual medicine and handed it to the youth, saying:

“This is all I have on me. See if it’s of any use to you.”

“Hmm… not bad. Though there’s some Degenerate Energy mixed in, it’s still within acceptable limits. In that case, I’ll accept it!”

Seeing the youth accept it, Gu Fan smiled, cupped his fists, and prepared to leave.

Just as he was about to go, Gu Fan asked one more question.

“Do you know about the Destiny Continent?”

The youth immediately stiffened all over and then shuddered as he replied:

“Destiny Continent… I’ve heard of it…”

“They say it’s a land of demons, filled with evil and misfortune. Even our once-supreme master is said to have perished in that demon-infested place after crossing realms!”

Gu Fan caught the key point: “Crossing realms?!”

“You don’t know? Destiny Continent is a completely different world!”

Boom!!

Gu Fan’s mind trembled violently, and his brain went blank in an instant.

Another world!

Gu Fan immediately thought of something—the Void Sacred Realm!

Combined with the information that the supreme master perished after crossing over, he could basically confirm it—this place was the Void Sacred Realm!

Gu Fan was speechless for a moment. He had actually been pulled here by the Void Fish!

No wonder the cultivation energy here was completely different. No wonder he couldn’t use his spiritual power at all. No wonder he had never heard of a race like the Dragon People.

So this was no longer the so-called Destiny Continent.

This was the homeland that the Dao Bell had mentioned, and also the other side of the Rift Battlefield—the Void Sacred Realm!

For a time, Gu Fan felt disheartened. It seemed it would be impossible to return to the Destiny Continent in the short term.

He bid farewell to the youth Jun Li. Originally, he had intended to continue searching for an exit from this vast manor.

But now he changed his mind. In the face of an unfamiliar world, survival was paramount.

And right now, he knew nothing about this world. If someone discovered he came from the Destiny Continent on the other side, he would surely be hunted endlessly.

At that point, no matter how strong his physical body was, without spiritual power, he could only submit to capture, and his end would be far from pleasant.

In that case, it would be better to first familiarize himself with this world within the Dragon People’s manor.

Once everything matured and he could ensure his basic survival, it would not be too late to consider leaving.

With that thought, Gu Fan retraced his steps and returned to the bath area from earlier.

Fortunately, the female Dragon Person had not yet returned. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have known how to explain himself.

Next, he rewrapped the chains around his hands and feet. Though he had broken free once, fortunately this thing—whatever it was made of—could actually repair itself.

Once everything was back in place, he quietly waited for the female Dragon Person to return.

He waited for several hours until night began to fall, and a sound of air being split echoed from afar.

Gu Fan opened his eyes. As expected, the female Dragon Person from before had returned.

She landed slowly before Gu Fan.

“At least you’ve been obedient.”

Gu Fan looked sincere and said:

“After all, I did indeed offend the fairy. I had no intention of intruding here, and nearly sullied the fairy’s purity. In both reason and sentiment, I should not just walk away.”

“Hmph! Sounds nice, but I bet it’s just because you can’t break free from my restraints, right?”

Pa!

In the next instant, Gu Fan broke free from the ropes right in front of the female Dragon Person, looking at her innocently and saying:

“As a matter of fact, I wanted to remind you when you were leaving… this thing is way too fragile…”

The female Dragon Person’s face flushed red, as bright as a peach.

She clearly had not expected that the restraints she had always taken pride in were nothing more than a formality for someone willing to be captured.

The embarrassment was indescribable!

“You! If you could break free, why didn’t you leave? Are you staying on purpose to humiliate me?!”

Gu Fan cursed inwardly. What a lunatic, this Dragon Woman!

But outwardly, he smiled and refuted her politely:

“Of course not. As I just said, I was the one at fault first, so naturally I couldn’t just leave. I believe the fairy is kind and reasonable, and surely wouldn’t make things difficult for me.”

The female Dragon Person had never traveled far from home. She had never been on the receiving end of such flowery flattery, and her face turned red once more.

There was a surge of anger mixed with a shy awkwardness.

Before she realized it, her tone softened.

“Hmph, I didn’t expect you to be someone who speaks reason. Since you do, I won’t act unreasonably either.”

“Let me ask you, did you truly get lost and end up here by accident? You didn’t sneak in deliberately?”

Gu Fan raised both hands:

“It was truly an unintentional act. If I had any ill intent, I would have run away already. After all, I didn’t know if the fairy would return with others. If I had a guilty conscience, how would I dare act so openly?”

“That… does make a bit of sense.”

The female Dragon Person nodded thoughtfully.

Seeing this, Gu Fan could basically confirm it in his heart—this one’s a fool.

Inexperienced and gullible, easily fooled with a few words.

Clearly someone who hadn’t been battered by the harshness of the real world.

But that wasn’t a bad thing. At least he could handle her easily and extract some information about this world.

At this moment, the Dragon Woman continued:

“My name is Ruo Xi. What’s yours?”

“I am Gu Fan, from the eastern region, out traveling the world.”

Ruo Xi’s eyes immediately lit up. Protected by her family since young, she had always yearned for tales of wandering the world.

“Traveling? You came all the way from the Eastern Continent to our southern region? That’s amazing!”

“Hehe, fairy overpraises me. I’ve merely been trudging forward all the way. There were many dangers and fortuitous encounters, but also quite a few interesting things.”

Hearing this, Ruo Xi became even more intrigued, her eyes nearly sparkling with stars.

“Could you tell me about the interesting things you’ve encountered? I’ve been at home since childhood and never traveled far!”

“I can… but…”

Gu Fan then showed a troubled expression.

“Is something the matter?”

“The main issue is that I entered your esteemed manor by accident. Without any identity, I could be discovered and expelled at any moment… maybe even killed.”

Ruo Xi thought for a moment and agreed. His safety hadn’t even been secured, so how could he have the mood to chat with her? Thinking this through, she came up with an idea.

Why not give him the identity of a servant in her own courtyard? That way, he could stay and tell her stories of the outside world.

Besides… this person seemed polite and courteous. Keeping him nearby shouldn’t be dangerous.

Compared to those uncouth types around her at home, this was the true bearing of a cultivator!

With that thought, Ruo Xi feigned reluctance and said:

“Then how about this? You seem sensible, and since it was an accident that you came here, I’ll assign you the identity of a servant in my inner courtyard. You can stay for a while.”

“When I’ve forgiven you, I’ll set you free. How about that?”

Gu Fan thought for a moment and pretended to be helpless as he said:

“Alright. Since I was at fault first, as long as the fairy can forgive me, I’ll do as the fairy sees fit.”

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep