Witnessing the scene before them, Ye Xuan and the others had extremely peculiar expressions.
“Can it be done like this?”
Ye Xuan turned to look at Nan Shi, “Miss Nan Shi, this…”
Nan Shi smiled, “Feeling quite unbelievable?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “A bit!”
Nan Shi gave a faint smile, “Actually, when this method of making money was first proposed, we all found it unbelievable and hard to comprehend. But later, we discovered that those who were willing to try are now filthy rich.”
At this, she shook her head with a smile, “I really don’t know where the Pavilion Master gets all these brilliant ideas.”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Miss Nan Shi, is your Pavilion Master a woman?”
Nan Shi glanced at Ye Xuan, somewhat surprised, “How did you know?”
After a long silence, Ye Xuan said, “Just a guess!”
Nan Shi smiled, “Well, your guess is spot on. The Pavilion Master is indeed a woman, and an extraordinary one at that!”
With that, she led Ye Xuan and the others forward.
Along the way, Ye Xuan kept observing his surroundings. He had to admit, this Guan Universe was indeed somewhat different from other universes, with many strange and curious things.
This reminded him of someone!
Ninth!
That woman from the Milky Way!
That Ninth had also brought along many strange and curious things!
Could it be that this Pavilion Master, like Ninth, also came from the Milky Way?
Ye Xuan grew somewhat curious about this Pavilion Master of the Immortal Treasure Pavilion.
Not long after, Nan Shi brought Ye Xuan and his group to the Immortal Treasure Realm, a relatively core area of the Immortal Treasure Pavilion, accessible only to some of the pavilion’s key figures.
The Immortal Treasure Realm wasn’t large, but it was exceptionally beautiful.
Within the Immortal Treasure Realm were seven small islands, located at the very centre of the realm, surrounded by boundless seawater.
The seven islands were named: Tianshu, Tianxuan, Tianji, Tianquan, Yuheng, Kaiyang, and Yaoguang!
There were no luxurious buildings on the islands. Each island had only a few very simple thatched huts, simple to the extreme. Though simple, they were very elegant.
Nan Shi brought Ye Xuan to Yaoguang Island, as she was the island’s master.
Nan Shi led Ye Xuan into a thatched hut, where she and Ye Xuan sat facing each other, while Nan Weiyang and the others stood guard outside.
Nan Shi said gravely, “This matter is quite troublesome!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “You and I are close, aren’t we? If there’s something, just say it.”
Back then, if Nan Shi hadn’t stood by him, Ye Xuan might have been done for.
As a person, one must know gratitude.
Nan Shi glanced at Ye Xuan and then said, “Let me first tell you about the Immortal Treasure Pavilion. The pavilion has seven islands, each representing an island master, and most of the pavilion’s affairs, big and small, are decided by these seven island masters!”
Ye Xuan frowned slightly, “Don’t you have a Pavilion Master?”
Nan Shi gave a wry smile, “The Pavilion Master barely involves herself in matters. Or rather, she doesn’t deal with trivial matters!”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Isn’t she afraid the Immortal Treasure Pavilion will slip from her control?”
Nan Shi looked at Ye Xuan, “No one would dare do such a thing. Within the Immortal Treasure Pavilion, she is like a god.”
Ye Xuan picked up the spiritual tea in front of him, took a sip, and then said, “Nan Shi, why don’t you first tell me about the trouble you’re facing?”
Nan Shi hesitated, then said, “Didn’t I lead a group to support you before? And then we lost many people…”
Ye Xuan frowned slightly, “Are the people in the Immortal Treasure Pavilion blaming you?”
Nan Shi nodded slightly, “We lost quite a few strong fighters, and there’s suspicion that I forcibly dragged us into worldly grudges. Now, within the pavilion, a few island masters who don’t get along with me are impeaching me. If it were just impeachment, I wouldn’t be afraid, as it’s an internal matter, and I have a few allies. But the problem is, they’re colluding with outsiders to target me!”
Ye Xuan said gravely, “Colluding with outsiders?”
Nan Shi nodded, “Not long ago, one of my people acquired a divine object. But my person was set up! After acquiring the divine object, it mysteriously disappeared, and now, the other party is demanding I return it!”
Ye Xuan looked at Nan Shi, “Can’t afford to compensate?”
Nan Shi shook her head with a smile, “If it could be compensated, I could certainly afford it. The problem is, that divine object isn’t something money can measure.”
Ye Xuan grew curious, “What divine object is it?”
Nan Shi said gravely, “An ancient divine artefact of the Guan Universe, the Guan Divine Mirror! In the history of our Guan Universe, there are three supreme ancient divine artefacts, and this Guan Divine Mirror is one of them. Its value is beyond money.”
At this, she shook her head slightly, “When my person acquired it, he didn’t know it was the Guan Divine Mirror, so he acquired it at a relatively low price. But now, the other party doesn’t want compensation—they only want us to return the object!”
Her expression gradually became solemn, “I investigated and found out the other party is from the Immortal Dao Monastery!”
Ye Xuan asked, “This Immortal Dao Monastery is…?”
Nan Shi explained, “Do you know why this universe is called the Guan Universe?”
Ye Xuan said gravely, “Because of this Immortal Dao Monastery?”
Nan Shi nodded, “The Immortal Dao Monastery was once the supreme overlord of the Guan Universe. Though its influence has waned somewhat, it’s still not to be underestimated.”
Ye Xuan asked, “How does the Immortal Dao Monastery compare to your Immortal Treasure Pavilion?”
Nan Shi smiled, “In terms of influence, they definitely don’t match us. In terms of strength, we’re not weaker than them either. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have been able to establish ourselves here! In fact, when the Pavilion Master first came to this realm, she wanted to establish the Immortal Treasure Pavilion here. But to do so, she needed the approval of the Immortal Dao Monastery! Later, the Pavilion Master visited the Immortal Dao Monastery. I don’t know what they discussed, but after she came out, the Immortal Treasure Pavilion was immediately established. Not only that, the Monastery Master of the Immortal Dao Monastery personally came to deliver gifts.”
Ye Xuan said gravely, “So, you’re saying someone within the Immortal Treasure Pavilion is colluding with the Immortal Dao Monastery to target you?”
Nan Shi nodded, “Yes! After I learned the other party was the Immortal Dao Monastery, I felt something was off, so I immediately came to find you!”
Ye Xuan said gravely, “What do you want me to do? Wipe out the Immortal Dao Monastery?”
Nan Shi looked at Ye Xuan, “Are you serious when you say that?”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Do I look like I’m joking?”
Nan Shi hesitated, then said, “Young Master Ye, you and I are friends, so I’ll say a few honest words, though you might not like hearing them…”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Go ahead and say it!”
Nan Shi said gravely, “I know your background is extraordinary, but you must understand one thing: there are always people stronger than you, and mountains higher than the ones you’ve climbed! Take the Demon Sect, for example. Before they met you, they thought they were invincible. But what happened? They provoked someone they shouldn’t have and were destroyed overnight.”
At this, she glanced at Ye Xuan and said, “You’re not angry, are you?”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Not angry. You’re absolutely right.”
Nan Shi nodded slightly, “I didn’t come to you this time to ask you to fight for me. I want you to lend me your support and presence. After all, you’re someone I chose, and you’re a super VIP of our Immortal Treasure Pavilion. Plus, you have the powerful Xuan Realm backing you. If you stand by my side, whether it’s within the Immortal Treasure Pavilion or with the Immortal Dao Monastery, they’ll think twice.”
Ye Xuan said gravely, “Is my status as a super VIP recognised only by your island, or…?”
Nan Shi smiled, “Rest assured, your VIP status is recognised by the entire Immortal Treasure Pavilion! They might target me, but they absolutely wouldn’t dare target you, at least not openly. Because the Xuetian Token you hold was personally crafted by the Pavilion Master, and it has a spirit. If it deemed you unworthy, it would have rejected you! Since it didn’t reject you, what does that mean? It means your identity is recognised by the Pavilion Master!”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Got it!”
At this moment, he somewhat understood why Nan Shi had protected him so fiercely back then!
Perhaps it wasn’t because of the Qingxuan Sword, but because she trusted the Pavilion Master of the Immortal Treasure Pavilion.
Of course, whatever the reason, Ye Xuan would remember this kindness for a lifetime.
Just then, a woman suddenly appeared outside the hut. She gave a slight bow, “Island Master, the Tianxuan Island Master and the Young Monastery Master of the Immortal Dao Monastery have arrived!”
Hearing this, Nan Shi’s eyes narrowed slightly, “They’re not willing to wait any longer!”
With that, she looked outside, “Invite them in!”
Ye Xuan looked at Nan Shi, “This Tianxuan Island Master is your adversary?”
Nan Shi smiled, “You could say that!”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly, “Understood!”
Nan Shi looked at Ye Xuan, “Whatever you do, don’t resort to violence, or things will get very complicated!”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “I prefer to win people over with virtue!”
Nan Shi: “…”
At this moment, an old man and a young man walked into the hut.
They were none other than the Tianxuan Island Master and Xian Yun, the Young Monastery Master of the Immortal Dao Monastery!
As soon as the Tianxuan Island Master entered, his gaze immediately fell on Ye Xuan. He glanced at Ye Xuan, then smiled, “This must be Young Master Ye?”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Indeed!”
Tianxuan clasped his fists, his smile radiant and full of enthusiasm, “Young Master Ye, I’ve long heard of your great name!”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Tianxuan Island Master, you’re too kind.”
Tianxuan was about to speak when Xian Yun suddenly laughed, “Tianxuan Island Master, let’s get to business first!”
Tianxuan nodded slightly and looked at Nan Shi, “Nan Shi, the three-day deadline has passed. Have you found the Guan Divine Mirror?”
Nan Shi thought for a moment, then looked at Xian Yun and smiled, “Young Monastery Master, as far as I know, there’s no enmity between us. Why are you targeting me like this?”
Xian Yun blinked, “Nan Shi, I don’t understand what you’re talking about!”
Nan Shi smiled, “We’re all intelligent people, so let’s be straightforward!”
Xian Yun laughed, “I really don’t know what you’re talking about. Island Master Nan Shi, you should know the value of the Guan Divine Mirror. I originally entrusted it to you for auction, but now it’s vanished without a trace… Joking aside, Island Master Nan Shi, you didn’t pocket it, did you?”
Nan Shi stared at Xian Yun, saying nothing.
At this moment, Xian Yun laughed again, “Of course, Miss Nan Shi definitely wouldn’t pocket it. Since you didn’t, just return it to me!”
Nan Shi remained silent.
Xian Yun suddenly said seriously, “Nan Shi, you should know my feelings for you. If you’re willing to accept me, I’d even give you the Guan Divine Mirror!”
Hearing this, Nan Shi’s brows furrowed deeply.
At this moment, Ye Xuan suddenly laughed, “Mate, is this how you pursue a girl?”
Xian Yun abruptly turned to Ye Xuan and smiled, “Got any family?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Yes!”
Xian Yun smiled, “Who treats you the best?”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then smiled, “My sister, I suppose!”
Xian Yun looked at Ye Xuan and laughed, “Then you can notify her now to come collect your corpse!”
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