Chapter 201: Chapter 201: Nether Ghost Stone Acquired!

The gift I prepared for my granddaughter—she actually needs to get that human’s approval first before accepting it.

You felt as though a knife had stabbed straight into his heart.

Meanwhile, Gu Xing stared at the Extreme Ghost Qi in You’s hand, a gleam of delight flashing in his eyes.

The three materials Qing Shuang needed to advance:

[Nether Ghost Stone, Extreme Ghost Qi, Ghost Core]

Extreme Ghost Qi was one of them!

Now You had delivered it right into his hands—how could he possibly refuse?

With a glance from Gu Xing, Qing Shuang finally stepped forward.

You watched his granddaughter expectantly, only to see Qing Shuang silently take the Extreme Ghost Qi…

She didn’t even call him “Grandpa”—she just turned and walked away.

What made You feel even more stifled was how Qing Shuang handed this generous gift straight to Gu Xing.

With a wave of Gu Xing’s hand, the Extreme Ghost Qi was absorbed into the Beast Taming Space.

You: “…”

His mouth couldn’t help but twitch, and suddenly a strong sense of disillusionment welled up inside him.

His token of affection…

Had seemingly ended up in the hands of this human!

After Gu Xing accepted the Extreme Ghost Qi, his burning gaze landed back on You.

This was the Ghost Clan Leader, after all!

If he didn’t seize this chance now…

How could he miss such an opportunity to demand even more?

Besides…

This Ghost Clan Leader clearly felt guilty towards Qing Shuang and Fei Yue right now.

If he didn’t take advantage of the moment to ask for additional benefits, when would he?

Gu Xing smiled innocently, yet his tone left no room for refusal:

“Honorable Clan Leader~, since you’ve given Qing Shuang a meeting gift, surely Fei Yue deserves the same? You wouldn’t favor one over the other, would you?”

As he spoke, he deliberately shifted to the side, revealing half of Fei Yue’s face peeking out from behind him.

When You heard Gu Xing’s words, his expression instantly sharpened.

Although his perception told him that Qing Shuang was clearly stronger…

Fei Yue was still his own dear granddaughter!

At that moment, Fei Yue caught on right away, her big glistening eyes blinking and her little face full of expectation, gazing straight at You.

The Ghost Clan Leader had always doted on little girls…

Back when his own daughter passed away, this was the very reason he’d been so broken for so long.

Now, under Fei Yue’s gaze, his heart nearly melted!

“Good girl, Fei Yue,” he said with a bold sweep of his hand, “Whatever you want, just say! Grandpa will scour heaven and earth to find it for you!”

Seeing how readily You had taken the bait, Gu Xing seized the opportunity, letting Fei Yue ask for the other two materials Qing Shuang needed to advance—

The Nether Ghost Stone and the Ghost Core!

You frowned slightly at this.

Both these materials held intensely violent energy. The human’s motives for collecting them…

His gaze landed on Qing Shuang, and he instantly understood.

This human, it seemed, really was trying to help Qing Shuang grow stronger!

Thinking about it, You’s earlier displeasure towards Gu Xing dissolved completely.

At least this human genuinely cared for his granddaughter.

“This is the Nether Ghost Stone!”

You swept his big hand, and a jet-black, faintly glowing odd stone appeared in his palm.

As for the Ghost Core…

“I don’t have a Ghost Core at the moment, but give me some time and I promise I’ll find one for you!”

Fei Yue gleefully accepted the Nether Ghost Stone and instantly thrust it into Gu Xing’s arms.

Unlike Qing Shuang’s coldness, the little girl sweetly called out:

“Thank you, Grandpa~”

That one “Grandpa” made You’s heart bloom with joy, and even the wrinkles on his face seemed to smooth out.

Gu Xing saw this, and immediately seized the moment:

“Honorable Clan Leader, according to the competition rules, Fei Yue won first place, so the reward…”

Gu Xing hadn’t forgotten his real purpose here and went straight to the point.

On hearing this, You was stunned, his gaze hesitantly drifting to Fei Yue.

If Qing Shuang had taken first place, he could understand—but Fei Yue…

“Uncle You,” Yueli of Tu Shan spoke up right on cue, “As per the Great Elder’s rules, it really is Fei Yue who took first place in the competition.”

Now You realized that the Qingqiu Princess was also present. Nodding to her, he sank into thought.

He wasn’t reluctant to let Fei Yue approach the Divine Pattern, but…

The Divine Pattern had always been kept in the Ghost Clan’s burial grounds, soaked in too much Ghost Qi and negative emotions.

If one with insufficient strength forced themselves to accept it, at best, their mind would be damaged; at worst, they could fall into madness.

His gaze turned to Qing Shuang.

If it were Qing Shuang, he’d have no concerns—but Fei Yue’s current Attributes…

He dared not risk his own granddaughter!

Yet, after a moment of hesitation, he didn’t outright refuse, and instead explained all the pros and cons of becoming the Divine Pattern’s master to Gu Xing and the others.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xing also furrowed his brow.

Their entire mission hinged on Fei Yue acquiring the Divine Pattern to heighten her mastery of Void Power.

If they failed here, getting close to the second Divine Secret Realm’s entrance would be nearly impossible.

After all…

The Demon Race was determined to seize the Human Race’s second Divine Pattern.

The news they’d received earlier confirmed as much.

The Demon Race had contracted their lines, all for one reason…

To garrison the Northern Territory and hold the entrance to the second Divine Secret Realm.

So, even with You pointing out these dangers…

Gu Xing was still set on having Fei Yue give it a try.

With Celestial Grace protecting her, at least Fei Yue’s life would be safe.

As for her insufficient Attributes…

Perhaps, with the aid of the Soul Devouring Talent, there might yet be a glimmer of hope.

“Clan Leader, I understand your concerns, but I’d still like her to attempt it.”

You stared deeply at Gu Xing, then finally nodded:

“Alright, but if anything seems wrong, I’ll immediately call it off!”

Judging by the human’s behavior just now, he could tell…

Gu Xing was not the sort of Beast Master who neglected his own Guardian Beast’s well-being.

Once the two had an understanding…

“Swoosh!”

You swept his large hand, and in an instant, Gu Xing, Fei Yue, Qing Shuang, and himself vanished from the spot.

Liu Li, left behind, looked worried, and Lilith walked calmly to her side:

“Don’t worry. If the Ghost Clan Leader truly wants to make a move, there’s nothing we can do to stop him.”

“Totem Level and Monarch Level are two entirely different things!”

Reaching the Totem Level, one was already close to godhood.

Even with her current boosting from Gu Xing’s Talent, allowing her to stand toe-to-toe with Half-step Totem Level experts, there was simply no way she could oppose a true Totem Level expert.

Upon hearing her explanation, Liu Li finally relaxed a little.

After comforting Liu Li, Lilith turned and walked over to Yueli of Tu Shanyue.

Eyeing the Qingqiu Princess before her.

“Let me introduce myself again—the leader of the Blood Race, Blood Ancestor Lilith!”

Tu Shanyue’s Yueli gazed intently at this legendary figure, and elegantly stretched out her hand:

“Qingqiu Princess, Tu Shanyue’s Yueli.”

Their hands touched briefly, then parted.

Lilith got straight to the point:

“So, about working with the Human Race—have you considered it?”

“Personally I support it, but the final decision is up to my mother.”

Although she was clearly leaning towards cooperating with the humans, nonetheless…

The real authority to decide lay entirely outside her hands!

After a brief discussion with Lilith, and seeing that the matter with the Ghost Race had concluded, Yueli of Tu Shanyue announced her departure:

“Lady Lilith, we’ll return to Qingqiu for now, please let Gu Xing know…”

A trace of anticipation flashed through her eyes. “Yueli will await his arrival in Qingqiu.”

“Certainly!”

As the Qingqiu party left, Lilith looked up at the Void.

By now, Gu Xing should already be guiding Fei Yue in contacting that mysterious Divine Pattern, right?

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