After her senior sister was reborn, she actually became a powerful and arrogant protagonist?!

Chapter 207 What, is he one of us too?

After Chu Yi and Gu Lin explained, Chu Luobai finally understood the relationship between the two.

When Chu Yi left his family and founded the 'Shadow' organization, he happened to meet Gu Lin.

After Gu Lin helped him resolve some troubles, the two found common ground and together with the later president of the Mihai Society, they established the Xunying City that exists today.

Chu Luobai coldly glanced at Gu Lin, who was deliberately feigning ignorance. No wonder Gu Lin couldn't be contacted at all when Xunying City suddenly collapsed in her previous life...

"...Fellow Daoist Chu, please don't look at me like that."

Feeling Chu Luobai's cold, scrutinizing gaze, Gu Lin said awkwardly.

"If I had introduced myself beforehand, Fellow Daoist Chu might not have believed me, let alone the fact that I have never considered myself to be the city lord of Xunying City."

"Moreover, all these things you did were deduced by Chu Yi himself, and have nothing to do with me."

"That's all."

Chu Luobai let out a long sigh.

So, what exactly do you want from me now?

"Fellow Daoist Gu Lin's goal is the same as yours: to eradicate the Demonic Language Worm. And I have stated my goal before."

Chu Yi picked up the conversation.

"I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Chu to help me bring back the 'Retrospection'. The 'Retrospection' is special; even if Fellow Daoist Gu Lin finds it, he will not be able to touch it."

"Although I don't know what happened to Fellow Daoist Chu, your spiritual power is special, and you can be described as 'not of this world'."

"Therefore, only you can help me bring that 'retrospection' back."

Upon hearing that the person was not from this world, Chu Luobai's gaze darkened.

Could it be that Chu Yi has figured out that I have been reborn?

The Path of Wisdom is mysterious, and there are very few cultivators who specialize in it. Chu Luobai was unsure how much Chu Yi actually knew.

"Fellow Daoist Chu, there is no need to panic. I only know that your spiritual power is special, and I know nothing else."

Chu Yi sensed Chu Luobai's wariness and began to explain.

He had previously prevented Gu Lin from appearing because he was worried that Chu Luobai would think that the two of them were setting a trap to deceive her.

However, it seems that the effect has been mediocre so far.

"The Tie family was originally just a small family on the southern border, but after the current head of the Tie family took office, the Tie family's power expanded rapidly. Fellow Daoist Chu, do you know why?"

Chu Luobai understood.

"The Witch Clan".

“That’s right. I always thought the Tie family was related to the Witch Clan. Every few years, the Witch Clan would marry off a ‘Holy Maiden’. The time when the previous Witch Clan Holy Maiden got married coincided with the time when Tie Ao, the current head of the Tie family, got married.”

Gu Lin interjected.

"A few years after the Holy Maiden of the Witch Clan gets married, the Qingzhou region will be plagued by a calamity of demonic insects. At first, I was not sure if these demonic insects were related to the Holy Maiden of the Witch Clan, until we entered the mountains under the Frost Frost Sect, and then I dared to be sure."

The situation was too critical at the time, and Chu Luobai could hardly remember how Gu Lin reacted.

However, given how many times Gu Lin had saved her in her past life, Chu Luobai still believed that he wouldn't harm her.

"So, I just happen to meet both of your needs?"

Chu Yi and Gu Lin nodded in unison.

“Sword cultivators, especially powerful ones, are well-suited to accompany a weak and pitiful talisman cultivator like me.”

"Fellow Daoist Chu's physique is one in a hundred years."

Just then, the puppet that had just left returned carrying a box.

The box was opened, and a cluster of eerie blue flames rose up.

A thick aura of death swayed with the flickering flames, and Chu Luobai felt a sudden tightness in his chest.

An unnamed panic spread through Chu Luobai's heart.

"This is..."

Chu Luobai took a deep breath. She could feel that the panic that was rising in her heart was an instinctive surge from the bottom of her heart.

It is the instinct of seeking advantage and avoiding harm that is engraved deep within the human race.

"This substance is called Nirvana Fire. Even a cultivator at the peak of the Mahayana stage will be burned to ashes if they come into contact with even a little bit of it."

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Chu Yi raised his hand and closed the box.

"This is just a small token of my sincerity."

"If you encounter that Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang at the Tie family, this item can ensure Fellow Daoist Chu's safe escape."

Chu Luobai glanced at the box subconsciously, the lingering panic in her heart not yet completely dissipated.

"If I were to use this, not only would that saintess be burned to the ground, but the entire Tie family would be reduced to ashes..."

"The Nirvana Fire is untouched by karma, Fellow Daoist Chu can use it with peace of mind."

Chu Yi spoke casually, as if they were discussing the weather.

"..."

Chu Luobai remained silent. This Chu Yi appeared gentle and mild-mannered, but in reality, he possessed the coldness of someone in a superior position.

"Then thank you very much, City Lord."

"No need. If Fellow Daoist Chu can bring back the 'Retrospection', then Fellow Daoist Chu can choose any of the treasures in Xunying City's vault."

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After leaving Xunying Studio, Chu Luobai took a deep breath.

The thought of the Nirvana Flame residing in his storage ring made Chu Luobai's heart sink.

Although Chu Yi told him that the Nirvana Fire was free from karma and that he could use it without worry.

Whether or not Chu Luobai will be entangled in karma, only time will tell.

Moreover, killing the Holy Maiden of the Witch Clan would inevitably attract the Witch Clan's pursuit.

Chu Luobai had no intention of blindly working for Chu Yi just because of a few words from him.

If we can get our hands on the 'Retrospection', we'll bring it back; it'll be like gaining another connection.

If we can't get it back...

This Xunying City is doomed to perish sooner or later, so what can Chu Yi do about it?

"Fellow Daoist Chu, speed is of the essence in war, shall we depart today?"

Gu Lin, who was standing to the side, asked.

He had asked all the questions he needed to, and the sooner he set off, the fewer variables there would be.

"can."

Chu Luobai pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"However, I have a companion who needs to be called first."

Sensing the location of the released paper figures, Chu Luobai led Gu Lin toward the inn where they would be staying.

In the lobby of the inn, the empty bowls that Xun Nan had eaten from on both sides had been piled up into several small mountains.

The busy servants around were still bringing dishes to the table.

The innkeeper stood behind the counter, his face beaming with joy as he looked at Xun Nan, his big customer.

"Could the companion Fellow Daoist Chu mentioned be that person?"

Gu Lin asked, his tone clearly suppressing a laugh.

This search for the South...

Chu Luobai slowly walked behind Xun Nan. Xun Nan ate very quickly; in the blink of an eye, a large bowl of noodles was empty.

"You can eat so much?"

"I was starving when I was in Mihai, and luckily the food here was pretty good."

Xun Nan seemed to have sensed Chu Luobai's presence long ago, and showed no surprise when the other spoke.

After finishing the last dish, Xun Nan slowly wiped his mouth, his gaze shifting between Chu Luobai and Gu Lin.

"What, is this one of your own people?"