167: The owner of the lost tomb

"Cough, don't look at me with those eyes. You should know that the little fox was bound to find out sooner or later..."

Not only was Xia Gehuang not embarrassed at being caught by Gu Yuan, but she even crossed her arms and said with a straight face:

"I just helped you move this shura field up a tiny bit. You should thank me. After all, compared to a shura field that could erupt at any time, at least now... it's still under control, isn't it?"

After saying that, Xia Gehuang gave Gu Yuan a playful wink.

"I..." Gu Yuan opened his mouth, feeling completely speechless in his heart.

Sister Xia makes it all sound so reasonable, but in the end, I'm the one who has to suffer through it all alone!

"Sister Xia, you've really put me in a tough spot this time. Now Qing Shang is definitely going to hate me to death."

Gu Yuan said somewhat resentfully.

Seeing his aggrieved expression, Xia Gehuang couldn't help but burst into laughter.

It was truly rare to see this Little Fellow make such a face.

However, she had indeed been a bit excessive this time... Thinking of this, Xia Gehuang cleared her throat and said:

"I don't think that will happen. That little fox is head over heels in love with you, so don't worry. Besides, if things really go south, I'll help you keep an eye on things. Don't worry, don't worry..."

Just as Xia Gehuang finished speaking, Gu Yuan directly grabbed her hand and said with a smile:

"That's what you said. Sister Xia's word is as good as gold; I assume you won't go back on it?"

Uh...?

Xia Gehuang blinked and looked at Gu Yuan blankly.

Wait, this guy's way of grabbing a woman's hand was way too practiced and fast.

Even she hadn't reacted in time.

However, after hearing Gu Yuan's words, Xia Gehuang nodded with some amusement.

"Don't worry, I keep my word. Consider it compensation for this time. With me around, nothing will happen to that little fox."

As Xia Gehuang spoke, she subtly pulled her hand away.

This was the first time a man had ever touched her hand... Normally, Xia Gehuang would never have let such a thing happen.

But when facing Gu Yuan, she always unconsciously lowered her guard.

Xia Gehuang suppressed the strange feeling in her heart and pursed her lips.

Gu Yuan naturally didn't notice this.

Because after getting Xia Gehuang's confirmation, he breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, what Gu Yuan wanted was exactly this promise from Xia Gehuang.

The distance between him and the Myriad Demon Kingdom was just too great.

Even with teleportation, he might not be able to make it in time.

But with Xia Gehuang there, he didn't have to worry about anything.

With Sister Xia's terrifying strength, nothing would happen to Qing Shang.

"In that case, thank you so much, Sister Xia."

Gu Yuan said with a smile. When it came to Qing Shang, his biggest concern was her safety.

After all, Qing Shang had been missing for a long time, and no one knew what kind of treacherous situation currently existed in the Myriad Demon Kingdom.

Xia Gehuang just waved her hand upon hearing this; for her, it was just a small favor.

"Let's not talk about that. I came to see you this time for serious business."

Xia Gehuang's expression became a bit more serious.

Gu Yuan also turned serious after hearing this.

"What is it? Has another heavenly dao incarnation appeared?"

Xia Gehuang shook her head and said softly:

"It's about the Tomb of the Lost. I don't need to explain that again, do I?"

Gu Yuan gave a light hum of affirmation.

"I've already heard about it from Revered Master. What's wrong, Sister? Speaking of which, do you know the origins of the Tomb of the Lost?"

Taking this opportunity, Gu Yuan asked Xia Gehuang about the origin of the Tomb of the Lost.

Others might not know, but Sister Xia definitely would!

Hearing this, a hint of melancholy appeared on Xia Gehuang's holy and beautiful face.

"It's an agreement I made with an old friend, and that's why I came to find you. Gu Yuan, take this..."

As Xia Gehuang spoke, she took out a token from her bosom.

It was a completely black token, yet it radiated starlight.

Xia Gehuang looked at the token in her hand, her beautiful eyes softening slightly.

Then, she handed the token to Gu Yuan.

"After you enter the Tomb of the Lost this time, find the Tomb Master and give this token to her, and then..."

Xia Gehuang pursed her lips, sighed softly, and continued:

"Then tell her that your mission is complete, and we... have won."

Huh!?

After receiving the mysterious token and hearing Xia Gehuang's words, Gu Yuan was stunned.

Tomb Master...?

There was actually a Tomb Master inside the Tomb of the Lost!

And... an agreement... what kind of agreement did this Tomb Master reach with Sister Xia?

Gu Yuan finally learned a few secrets about the mysterious Tomb of the Lost.

"I know you have many questions. You can ask her yourself when the time comes; she will tell you."

Xia Gehuang seemed reluctant to reminisce further.

There was a hint of inexplicable complexity in her voice.

Seeing this, Gu Yuan could only suppress the doubts in his heart.

Since Sister Xia had said so, no matter how much he pressed her, he wouldn't get an answer.

Anyway, the Tomb of the Lost was about to open, so he could just ask the Tomb Master himself.

"Don't worry, Sister Xia, I'll definitely get it done!"

Gu Yuan tucked the token away and patted his chest.

Xia Gehuang nodded slightly, and her face returned to its usual casual expression.

"Alright, alright, that's all I wanted to say. See you next time~"

With that, Xia Gehuang waved her hand casually and vanished on the spot.

Sister Xia really comes and goes as she pleases~

Gu Yuan shook his head with a smile, then left the Underwater Ruins to find Little Noodle... "Gu Yuan, you really refresh my impression of you time and time again. I didn't expect the Demon Venerable, the Demon Emperor, the Revered Master... tsk tsk, I can only say, as expected of you~"

Gu Yuan brought Yun Qingci back to the Jin Mie Cult from the Sea of Stars.

Along the way, this Little Noodle kept making sighs and comments like these.

At the same time, she would occasionally scan Gu Yuan with a peculiar gaze.

"Go on, what would a Little Noodle like you know? This is called 'charismatic radiance,' okay?"

Gu Yuan poked Yun Qingci's forehead in annoyance.

Although he owed her thanks this time, this girl's sarcastic tone was truly irritating.

Yun Qingci hummed a couple of times but didn't say anything more.

"Alright, I'm going to find Chi Lin. Revered Master and the others said they're still short one person at the Sea of Stars, so I'll let Chi Lin go."

Gu Yuan waved at Yun Qingci and then went to find Chi Lin.

Yun Qingci pouted as she watched Gu Yuan's departing back.

"What the..." She stomped her feet lightly, some inexplicable emotions surfacing in the young girl's heart.