Chapter 275: Secret Peering

Gu Fan’s expression paused slightly, then he reacted and smiled.

“Naturally, as long as it’s something I can afford, I won’t be stingy with the reward.”

However, right after he spoke, the figure opposite him chuckled.

“Rest assured, it must be something you possess. The question is whether you’re willing to part with it.”

“Then, Fellow Daoist, please speak. What kind of reward do you require?”

“How about this…”

As he spoke, the Divine Soul Sect disciple pointed at Gu Fan’s chest and said:

“I’ve said it already. I’m very curious about others’ secrets. Letting me randomly peer into one of your secrets will be the reward.”

“Of course, by random, it means it might just be an extremely ordinary secret I end up seeing. But it might also be the one you fear the most to be exposed. I too will leave that to randomness.”

“So, what do you say? Dare to play?”

Gu Fan’s pupils slightly contracted. His first instinct was to reject this request.

It was obvious he couldn’t expose his secrets just like that. After all, his secrets were no joke.

To say the least, once the secret of him being from the Destiny Continent got out—

He would likely be captured on the spot, treated like a lab rat and tortured mercilessly!

Not to mention the secret of the Bronze Gate. That thing was the very foundation of his survival. If anyone found out that he possessed such a treasure and opportunity, they would definitely hunt him down to the ends of the earth.

Any one of these secrets being exposed would lead to his death with no burial. He could not agree.

“Apologies, I cannot accept this condition.”

Once Gu Fan said that, the other party became even more animated.

“I promise to keep my mouth shut. No matter how earth-shattering your secret is, I swear I won’t reveal it!”

“I refuse. Apologies. If that is your condition, I’ll continue seeking another disciple of the Divine Soul Sect. Perhaps others might ask for something different.”

At this, both parties fell into a deadlock. Naturally, Gu Fan was unwilling to give up the opportunity to have someone from the Divine Soul Sect save a life.

The other side had clearly sensed the powerful allure of a great secret on Gu Fan, which was extremely enticing for him.

After a brief standoff, Gu Fan was the first to speak.

“Saving a life isn’t so urgent. Even if we can’t reach a deal, I can still look for another disciple of the Divine Soul Sect. If you’re willing, I can offer a different kind of price.”

The Divine Soul Sect disciple fell silent for a moment, seemingly considering.

“Other things don’t interest me. For me, nothing is more tempting than peering into a secret.”

With that, he emptied his cup and stood up.

“How about this, I’ll switch the subject of the deal. I can save your friend, but in return, I’ll peer into one of her secrets in her mind.”

Gu Fan was stunned for a moment, then began to contemplate.

Though it wasn’t exactly noble, Ruo Xi had been isolated from the outside world since childhood, always living within the deep compound of the residence.

As for secrets—most likely she didn’t have anything fatal, perhaps just a few trivial things.

Even if she did have some major secret, could it really be more explosive than the Bronze Gate and him being from the Destiny Continent?

At that thought, Gu Fan found it acceptable. After all, the top priority now was waking Ruo Xi. Otherwise, if they kept dragging it out like this, who knew when they would find the next Divine Soul Sect disciple?

Thus, after hesitating for a moment, Gu Fan immediately nodded and said:

“I agree. As long as you can save my friend, her secrets—you may peer at will!”

Gu Fan’s reasoning was simple. What big secrets could a silly girl possibly have? Even if there were, it wouldn’t affect his own safety, would it?

Unlike his own secrets—leaking even one would cost him his life!

“Good! Then it’s settled. Take me to see your friend’s condition. Also, I’ll be collecting the reward now. Once the assembly ends, I’ll bring her back to the sect for treatment!”

Gu Fan nodded. Just like that, the two of them had reached a preliminary agreement.

Gu Fan then directly brought the disciple of the Divine Soul Sect back to the inn where he was staying.

The two exchanged a few words along the way, during which Gu Fan learned that the other party was called Xia—a rather peculiar name.

Once back at the inn, they went straight into the room.

Xia didn’t waste words and went directly to the bedside. Gu Fan sensed a very unique fluctuation emanating from his Divine Sense. After a short while, Xia opened his eyes and smiled.

“Not bad, easier to treat than I expected.”

Gu Fan felt a bit relieved. As long as it was treatable, that was all that mattered.

He had feared even someone from the Divine Soul Sect might declare it incurable. If that were the case, he’d have truly run out of options.

“How long will it take to heal?”

“You don’t need to worry about that. A Divine Soul Injury isn’t something that can be healed in a day or two. At most, it could take several years; at the least, half a year. It all depends on her own ability.”

“I can see that her Divine Soul contains many items that nourish the soul. You must have gathered quite a few treasures for her. Thanks to these nourishing items, her Divine Soul has become more profound, which will make the healing process smoother.”

Gu Fan looked toward Ruo Xi, whose complexion was pale. Paired with her stunning features, it made one feel a pang of sympathy.

At that moment, Xia continued.

“You don’t need to worry either. The Divine Soul Sect always honors its promises. Now, I must collect the payment.”

Gu Fan nodded but then voiced his concern.

“Will peering into her Divine Soul now cause her any harm?”

“Don’t worry, I’ll simply read a portion of her memories. It won’t have any negative effect.”

As he spoke, Xia’s tone carried a clear excitement.

“It’s been so long since I last peered into someone’s Divine Soul. I hope I discover something interesting.”

Gu Fan couldn’t help but want to laugh. He didn’t know about others, but as for Ruo Xi… he feared Xia might walk away disappointed once the peering was over.

Then, with an excited expression, Xia activated his Divine Soul once again, and that peculiar fluctuation reappeared.

This time, the process lasted much longer than when he previously assessed the injury.

More than half an hour passed.

Just when Gu Fan thought Xia would come up empty-handed, he suddenly saw him shudder, and then his Divine Soul quickly retracted.

“Hahahaha! Interesting, very interesting!”

Gu Fan looked at him, puzzled, as Xia’s tone was filled with excitement.

Then he turned to Gu Fan, scanning him from head to toe with his gaze.

“Is the peering finished?”

“Finished.”

Gu Fan was slightly taken aback. Why didn’t Xia seem the least bit disappointed? On the contrary, he looked like he’d discovered something extremely amusing.

“The payment… Are you satisfied?”

Xia nodded, swaying with a grin.

“Satisfied, very satisfied.”

“Never would’ve thought… to uncover something this interesting. What an unexpected surprise, truly unexpected!”

Gu Fan was utterly speechless, but at the same time curious—what exactly did he find that made him so thrilled and content?

At that moment, Xia cast a meaningful glance at Gu Fan and then revealed a mysterious smile.

“Gu Fan, whenever I acquire someone’s secret, I enjoy revealing it at the right time. That’s my pleasure, and also an important pillar of my mental stability.”

“This time, the memory I obtained from this little girl’s Sea of Consciousness was quite interesting. But I promise, it won’t cause her any harm. When the time is right, I will announce it. I hope you won’t try to stop me.”

Gu Fan paused, then replied.

“As long as it doesn’t endanger Ruo Xi’s safety, her treatment comes first above all.”

After that, Xia once again laughed and patted Gu Fan on the shoulder.

“Good. Then I’m at ease. I’m leaving. Once the assembly ends, I’ll come take her away. If there’s a chance, you’ll meet again.”

With that, Xia turned and vanished from the room in a flash.

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