Chapter 36

It's no wonder Zhan Yi was so agitated. Although he now had a special ability, he was very clear that this ability could only deal with ordinary demons and ghosts. If he encountered a more powerful demon, he would be completely helpless, as he could only absorb the soul energy of a demon or ghost when his palm touched their body.

However, truly powerful demons and ghosts often used energy for long-range attacks, making it impossible for him to even get close, let alone absorb their soul energy. Moreover, his current ability level was only the first refinement of the Yin-Yang Five-Elements Soul Refining Furnace, which was completely incapable of absorbing the soul energy of an ancient demon. If he failed, it would be a minor issue for his life, but if he couldn't control the Nu Lin and caused the Moer tribe to suffer, it would be a serious matter.

The chief of the Moer tribe, however, did not expect Zhan Yi to be so lacking in confidence. He was slightly taken aback and then said with a face full of encouragement, "Zhan Yi, you guessed right, that person is you. But don't worry, if our ancestors said you can control it, you certainly can."

"Father-in-law, I think you should consult your ancestors again. This matter concerns the lives of so many people; we can't afford to make a mistake. To be honest, if it were an ordinary demon or ghost, I might give it a try, but this is an ancient demon. I can't even get close to it, let alone deal with it," Zhan Yi said with a bitter smile, explaining his concerns.

"Ah... Zhan Yi, do you think it's easy to contact our ancestors? If he doesn't come to me, I wouldn't know what to do. Besides, I believe our ancestors would never make a mistake. How could he joke about the lives of our entire tribe? Also, our ancestors told me that if you can control the Nu Lin, not only will the entire Moer tribe be under your control, but he will also help you find the other two spiritual objects you seek." The chief of the Moer tribe sighed, his expression becoming more difficult.

Zhan Yi, upon hearing the chief's words, couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart. He had no interest in controlling the Moer tribe, but the idea of helping him find the two spiritual objects he sought was quite unbelievable. He had never told anyone about his search for these spiritual objects, not even Dong Dabao and Lu Hu, who only knew he was looking for spiritual objects but not what they were. How did the ancestor of the Moer tribe know?

Combining this with what Xian Yun had told him about the inevitable calamity, his heart began to race. Could the calamity be from the Nu Lin? But the Nu Lin was an ancient divine beast; how could he possibly control it?

The more he thought about it, the more puzzled he became. He could only hope to find more information from the chief of the Moer tribe. "Father-in-law, apart from saying he will help me find the objects, did your ancestor say anything about how I can control the Nu Lin?"

"Well... right, when he left, he seemed to say something about you having an ancient special ability, which would certainly lead to success." The chief of the Moer tribe thought for a moment and then his eyes lit up.

Zhan Yi was even more surprised upon hearing this. He knew that the so-called ancient special ability referred to the ability he gained from absorbing the Yin-Yang Five-Elements Soul Refining Furnace. But how did the ancestor of the Moer tribe know this, and on what basis did he conclude that Zhan Yi would succeed?

However, he was gradually beginning to believe the chief's words. His special ability had always been his deepest secret, and no one could possibly know about it. Now, the chief of the Moer tribe had revealed it, and if the chief hadn't received some guidance, he wouldn't have said such things.

But this also made him uncertain. Could he really control an ancient demon? No matter how he thought about it, he couldn't come to a conclusion. He decided to take a chance. Since he didn't know the whereabouts of the Soul Fusion Water and the Yin-Yang Fruit, he might as well try. If he could control the Nu Lin and find the two spiritual objects, it would be better. If he failed, he would consider it a failure to find the Soul Fusion Water and the Yin-Yang Fruit and commit suicide due to the evil qi.

With this decision, he felt more relaxed. "Father-in-law, since you believe in me so much, I'll give it a try. But I think you should contact your ancestor again to clarify the matter, just to be safe."

"Ha ha... Good, Zhan Yi, don't worry. Even if you fail, we won't blame you. After all, life and death are determined by fate. I only hope you will do your best for the Moer tribe and for Mai." The chief of the Moer tribe laughed heartily, seeing that Zhan Yi had finally agreed.

"Alright, I will. Father-in-law, but can you tell me when the Nu Lin will break the seal? I need to prepare." Zhan Yi nodded but then asked about the timing.

"It should be seven days from now, as it will be the 15th day of the seventh lunar month, when the evil qi in the world is at its peak. At that time, the seal placed by our ancestor will weaken, and the Nu Lin will certainly take the opportunity to break free." The chief of the Moer tribe said with some uncertainty.

"Alright, I'll start preparing now. In seven days, I'll face the Nu Lin." Zhan Yi nodded and then thought of Dong Dabao and Lu Hu, standing up to speak.

"Alright, just let us know if you need anything. But Zhan Yi, I must remind you not to tell anyone else about what we just discussed, to avoid unnecessary trouble." The chief of the Moer tribe said with a serious expression.

Zhan Yi acknowledged and then left, heading out of the chief's house. He immediately contacted Lu Hu and Dong Dabao, and they agreed to meet at a restaurant in Moer Town. This made Zhan Yi feel a bit bitter, as he had just finished eating and didn't expect to eat again so soon.

But when he arrived at the restaurant, he found that Dong Dabao and Lu Hu were just sipping tea and rubbing their bellies. Seeing him enter, they both stood up, as if they had just met a long-lost relative, and grabbed his hand, saying excitedly, "Boss, you're finally here. We didn't know who should pay the bill just now."

"Damn, are you two broke?" Zhan Yi had intended to comfort them for their hard work last night, but he became depressed upon hearing their words.

"Of course not, but we're doing this for the public, so it should be reimbursed. Besides, look at your happy face, even your undershirt has changed. You must have had a good time last night." The two ignored Zhan Yi's depression and teased him.

"Uh... I'll let it go this time, but there must be no more of this, understand?" Zhan Yi had wanted to argue with them but quickly changed the subject upon hearing their words.

"Hehe... Boss, did you get Mai? Tell us, what was it like?" The two, seeing Zhan Yi's blushing face, couldn't help but laugh and ask.

"Oh, so you two are also C men. You boasted about having five last night, but now I know it was just five fingers. Ha ha..." Zhan Yi didn't answer their question but laughed, pretending to realize something.

The other diners in the restaurant, upon hearing Zhan Yi's words, looked at Dong Dabao and Lu Hu as if they were rare animals, making the two blush and wish they could find a hole to hide in.

"Boss, why do you always talk nonsense? Waiter, find us a private room upstairs. We have important matters to discuss." Dong Dabao, being a salesperson, quickly found a way to escape the attention.

Lu Hu, upon hearing this, also reacted and said firmly, "Right, we have important matters to discuss. A private room, and bring us two pots of the best tea." He then pulled Dong Dabao and Zhan Yi upstairs.

This only made the surrounding guests more convinced that Zhan Yi's words were true, and they began to comment, "Damn, these two don't look young, but they still have this habit."

"Ah... They must be psychologically abnormal, so they can't get girls."

Dong Dabao and Lu Hu, seeing the reactions of the crowd, walked even faster and soon pulled Zhan Yi into a private room on the second floor. After the waiter brought the tea, the three of them exchanged a few words, and Zhan Yi finally got to the point, "Lu Hu, how did it go last night?"

"Boss, rest assured. I've already obtained the evidence of Hu Dawang's corruption and given him a dose of my special poison. If he makes any moves, I can control him immediately." Lu Hu said confidently.

"Ha ha, well done. What about you, Dabao?" Zhan Yi nodded in satisfaction and then asked Dong Dabao.

"Hehe... Boss, I did even better. Among the evidence Lu Hu brought back last night, there were some pictures of Hu Dawang accepting bribes. I edited the faces and posted them online. Although I didn't mention his name, it gave everyone enough hints. This morning, I heard that Hu Dawang is almost driven mad and can't focus on you at all." Dong Dabao laughed and said proudly.

"Um, you're indeed as despicable as I imagined." Zhan Yi also laughed.

"Damn, Boss, how can you say that? I did it all for you." Dong Dabao, hoping for some praise, rolled his eyes upon hearing Zhan Yi's words.

"Ha ha, alright, you did well, Dabao. But I need you to keep an eye on the Yin-Yang Group. Now that An Dao has been taken back by their organization, I think they won't give up. They might send someone even more powerful than An Dao to deal with us." Zhan Yi comforted Dong Dabao and then said seriously.

"What? Boss, didn't you say we would run away after getting the Five-Element Grass? Why do we need to keep an eye on them?" The two were puzzled upon hearing this.

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