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"Are you sure that by joining your organization, I can obtain the methods to leave Heartless Valley and deal with the Rules Spirit?"
"It's not that simple. Joining only grants access to part of the methods. The more contributions you make to the organization, the more you will gain. After all, these methods were acquired at great costs, even lives, by many within the organization. To hand them over easily to newcomers would be a betrayal to those who sacrificed for this knowledge."
Black Panther's words carried a sense of righteousness, but Chen Moxuan only caught a few key points. It was clear that to gain the methods, one must contribute to the organization—a blatant capitalist bait-and-switch tactic. He wasn't afraid of being ignored; he feared that Chen Moxuan wouldn't even step into this fishing pond.
After a moment of silence, Chen Moxuan replied, "I do want to leave Heartless Valley and am interested in your methods, but I need to think it over."
Black Panther understood that someone like Chen Moxuan wouldn't join Guangming Tian after just one meeting. There would be considerations and even investigations into their organization before any commitment. However, he wasn't in a hurry; he could take it step by step.
His main purpose today was to cast a hook for Chen Moxuan, allowing him to fantasize about it. As those fantasies grew stronger and more vivid, it would only be a matter of time before Chen Moxuan took the bait.
"Take your time to consider, Young Master Chen. If you want to leave Heartless Valley, joining our organization is undoubtedly the best decision. We at Guangming Tian have the deepest understanding of the Rules Spirit. I hope you won't miss this opportunity."
"I will think about it in the coming days," Chen Moxuan replied.
Black Panther downed his drink and then cupped his hands in respect before leaving. He could sense that Chen Moxuan remained wary of him. Staying here would serve little purpose; it was better to leave early.
Chen Moxuan felt that Black Panther had ulterior motives—his intentions were not entirely pure. However, if these people could provide information on the Rules Spirit and ways to escape Heartless Valley, engaging with them might not be a bad idea.
Black Panther's appearance hadn't disrupted his life significantly. In the following days, Chen Moxuan continued his training, working on erasing his mark while wandering around. One day, he launched another assault on the seal, his mental energy relentlessly battering against its confines.
The seal had become so thin after several days of relentless assaults that he could sense it was on the verge of breaking. He felt a surge of anticipation; today might be the day he would finally shatter this seal.
Once!
Twice!
Three times!
Chen Moxuan continued his relentless strikes until a crack finally appeared in the seal. This crack was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, and with its emergence, the restrictions on the seal began to dissipate.
Memories sealed within surged into Chen Moxuan's mind, and he began to process the information contained within them. After a moment, he opened his eyes, a glimmer of insight flashing within them. He had not expected the truth to be like this!
After digesting the sealed memories, he finally regained all his recollections. It turned out that his entry into Heartless Valley was to investigate the disappearance of the will of one of the Middle Four Divine Generals, the Ruthless Divine General.
Based on what he had learned here, the so-called Rules Spirit might actually be the manifestation of the Ruthless Divine General's lost will. However, he was puzzled by what kind of transformation this will had undergone to become associated with Heartless Valley and the Rules Spirit.
From what had happened last time when he was manipulated by the Rules Spirit and Wu Yinuo, it seemed that this Rules Spirit possessed some form of intelligence. Yet, its level of intelligence did not appear to be very high; most of the time, it operated in a rational manner according to the rules within Heartless Valley. Only in rare instances did it display any signs of true wisdom.
What was the Ruthless Divine General's will doing by collecting so much life force and Emotional Connection? Did it wish to experience human emotions in order to transform from its state of being heartless? Did it aspire to become a normal human?
But what purpose did all this life force serve? Was it meant to sustain its will and prolong its existence?
Having digested these memories, Chen Moxuan found some answers but also birthed new questions in his mind. He wondered if he could find answers within the Di Xian and Guangming Tian organizations.
After contemplating for a moment, Chen Moxuan decided to approach the Di Xian Organization first. After all, Guangming Tian did not give him a favorable impression. Additionally, he had a fondness for the term Di Xian; anyone who could name an organization that carried such a title must be extraordinary!
After searching the streets for a while, Chen Moxuan quickly found Huang He Ju and walked inside.
A tall, plump shopkeeper immediately approached him and asked, "What can I do for you, sir?"
Chen Moxuan glanced around the shop, noticing that it was filled with various ceramic crafts. Could it be that there is still a market here in Heartless Valley? Perhaps no matter where one is from, the pursuit of beauty remains universal.
"I would like to buy a Three-Inch Golden Lotus. Do you have any available?"
Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper's eyes lit up. "I wonder who recommended you to come here for a Three-Inch Golden Lotus. This item cannot be purchased directly; it must be custom ordered."
"It was Mo Wen Elder who recommended I come here."
Upon hearing Mo Wen Elder's name, the shopkeeper immediately relaxed. "Then please follow me, Young Master Chen."
At first, the shopkeeper had not recognized Chen Moxuan, but now he had made the connection.
After saying this, the shopkeeper led him to the back of the store. There was another room filled with various odds and ends. The shopkeeper skillfully moved some clutter aside to reveal a ring hanging on the wall.
He pulled on the ring, which opened up an underground passage. "Young Master Chen, if you follow this passage forward, you will arrive at an underground cavern where someone will be waiting to receive you."
"Understood."
Chen Moxuan strode confidently into the Underground Passage without a hint of fear. He was not worried about any ambushes within; after his fierce battle with Wu Yinuo, he had realized that in Heartless Valley, aside from the Rules Spirit, there was truly no one he feared!
The Underground Passage was devoid of traps; instead, every so often there was a lamp hanging on the wall to illuminate his way. After a short while, he arrived at the base of the Di Xian Organization.
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