Chapter 203 Wei Ren: ?

Mei Liangyu opened the door and saw several people standing outside, all of whom were unfamiliar faces.

Jinzhi hesitated, shrinking her neck, and desperately wanted to pull Princess Shangyang, who was standing at the front, away.

Mei Liangyu glanced at the girl in the golden dress at the front. Princess Shangyang stood with her hands on her hips, her almond eyes wide open, and she was very surprised to see Mei Liangyu.

Before he could even remember who this was, the other person frowned and turned to ask her girlfriend, "Didn't you say this was Nangong Sui's dorm?"

The young women were also somewhat bewildered when they saw Mei Liangyu standing behind the door. When Princess Shangyang asked them this, they hesitated and said, "H-It seems so..."

Princess Shangyang turned around after hearing this and asked Mei Liangyu fiercely, "Where is Nangong Sui? What are you doing in Nangong Sui's dormitory?"

Mei Liangyu then realized that the arrogant girl in front of him was the princess of Qingyang.

Upon hearing Princess Shangyang's voice, Yu Sui got up and came over. Peeking out from behind Mei Liangyu, she asked in surprise, "Why are you here?"

Princess Shangyang narrowed her eyes upon seeing Yu Sui, her gaze shifting back and forth between Yu Sui and Mei Liangyu: "What's he doing here?"

Mei Liangyu turned to the side and leaned against the door, making room for Yu Sui, and leisurely watched Princess Shangyang and her sisters.

Yu Sui said, "Why should I tell you?"

Princess Shangyang's eyes widened: "Of course you have to tell me! Don't you know that boys and girls aren't allowed to live together in the academy?!"

Yu Sui glanced at Mei Liangyu, who then looked at Princess Shangyang and said, "Don't worry, if she dares to go out and talk nonsense, I'll kill her first."

Although the words were spoken casually, the threat was quite obvious.

Yu Sui knew he was just trying to scare Princess Shangyang. Princess Shangyang angrily retorted, "What did you say?!"

"My senior brother just came to deliver something to me. What do you want with me?" Yu Sui interrupted Princess Shangyang, steer the conversation back on track.

Princess Shangyang was still glaring angrily at Mei Liangyu, but she spoke to Yu Sui: "Jinzhi said she saw you at the Hun Tian Yi Chang yesterday. What were you doing at the Yin Yang School's Hun Tian Yi Chang?"

Yu Sui said slowly, "Going to the Hun Tian Yi Chang is of course to see the Ling Xian Tu of the Yin Yang School."

Princess Shangyang then turned to look at Yu Sui, scrutinizing her as she raised her chin slightly, her expression as haughty as ever: "It seems Gu Gan was right, you are indeed working very hard in your cultivation, but you haven't been cultivating for long enough to catch up with us."

"However, seeing how hard you've worked, this princess will kindly help you out and let you play along. Starting today, you'll be with me, and things like what happened in the Dragon Slayer Cave last time won't happen again."

Yu Sui glanced at the haughty Princess Shangyang, and hearing the condescension in her words, gestured for Mei Liangyu to go back inside. Then, she grabbed the doorframe to close the door, but Princess Shangyang stopped her: "What are you doing? Are you going to refuse me again?!"

"Hmm!" Yu Sui tried to force Princess Shangyang, who was blocking the door, out. "I don't want to go with you."

Princess Shangyang couldn't believe it: "Nangong Sui! Do you know what you're refusing?"

Yu Sui: "I don't want to."

Princess Shangyang was furious: "Then who are you going to go with?! Mei Liangyu?! He's Gu Gan's mortal enemy!"

Yu Sui pushed her away and closed the door. Princess Shangyang staggered back and was supported by Jinzhi: "Princess, why don't we just let it go?"

"Nangong Sui!" Princess Shangyang kicked the door in anger. "You idiot! Fool! You chose Zhongli Que when you were young, and now you choose Mei Liangyu! You're a hopeless fool!"

Yu Sui ignored her words. Princess Shangyang probably heard something from Gu Gan, which is why she came to persuade her not to learn the Nine Schools of Arts with Mei Liangyu.

Mei Liangyu was not happy to hear these words. He tapped on the door with his finger and said, "Who do you think you are in the Yin-Yang School? How dare you try to steal her from me? If you're not convinced, let's have a contest today and see if you have the ability to take her with you."

Princess Shangyang was enraged by such words and shouted, "Fine, let's compete! Who's afraid of you! But you can only compete with me using the techniques of the Yin-Yang School!"

Mei Liangyu said in a low voice, "Fine, let's go to the outer city. I'll only use the Yin-Yang School's techniques to compete with you."

Before Princess Shangyang could process what was happening, her friends rushed forward to grab her as soon as they heard Mei Liangyu mention going to the outer city for the competition. They pleaded with her while trying to pull her away, saying, "Princess, let it go!"

Go to the outer city and compete with him? That wouldn't be a competition, it would be a life-or-death duel.

Jinzhi and the others covered Princess Shangyang's mouth, led her into the dragon staircase, and frantically pressed the descent button.

Mei Liangyu opened the door, saw that there was no one outside, then closed it. She turned to Yu Sui and said, "The troublesome person is gone. Shall we continue our conversation?"

Now it was Yu Sui's turn to have a strange expression, and he hesitated, saying, "Senior brother... isn't this suggestion of soul fusion a bit too fast?"

Her expression was tactful, but her words were anything but: "I don't like you that much, senior brother."

The room fell into a deathly silence.

Mei Liangyu stared at the simple-looking, gentle-looking person in front of him for a long time before slowly saying, "What I mean is, try to synchronize your mind and will and give me the strange fire."

Yu Sui: "..."

She may have underestimated her senior brother's determination to obtain the different flame.

"The enhanced spiritual will of the Ghost Daoist, just like Master's, can invade the consciousness of others." Mei Liangyu stopped explaining halfway through, then gave a cold laugh. "Not that much to like? So, do you dislike it at all, or do you like it a little?"

"Of course I like it a little." Yu Sui looked up at him. "Senior brother, I misunderstood. I'm sorry."

Mei Liangyu sat down at the table, then looked up at Yu Sui who was standing: "No, take back what you said. If you apologize, I will feel even more guilty."

Yu Sui stepped forward and, to cover up her previous embarrassment, poured Mei Liangyu a glass of water. Under the other's unwavering gaze, she changed the subject without changing her expression: "But senior brother, if you really become the destroyer of the world, what do you plan to do?"

Mei Liangyu looked down at her hand holding the cup. Her slender fingers were as white as jade. When he took the cup, their skin touched for a moment and then separated. It was so beautiful, but it couldn't suppress the destructive desire in his heart.

“Burn it,” Mei Liangyu said. “Burn everything that can be burned.”

Yu Sui said, "But you yourself will be burned to death!"

Mei Liangyu said indifferently, "Then we'll die together."

Yu Sui pointed at herself and said, "What if I get burned to death too? Would you still burn me then?"

Mei Liangyu slightly raised her eyelids, looked at Yu Sui thoughtfully for a while, and honestly said, "It's hard to say."

It's hard to say, but it's not that it can't be done.

Yu Sui stared at him blankly, recalling the moment when she first heard her master say that Mei Liangyu harbored a destructive desire.

He also attempted to destroy the world three times but was thwarted.

She used to think it was an exaggeration, that her master was just scaring her, but now it seems to be true.

People sometimes have crazy ideas, like Yan Xiaochuan who would talk about burning the whole world with strange fire, but he didn't have the courage to do it.

But Mei Liangyu really does know how.

Such madmen are the most terrifying.

Yu Sui sat down at the table, and after a moment of silence, said in a light tone, "Senior brother, you're going to burn me too."

Before Mei Liangyu could say anything, Yu Sui kicked him out.

Mei Liangyu, who had been locked out by Yu Sui, blinked, took out her Wind-Listening Ruler, and sent a telepathic message to Yu Sui. After Yu Sui answered, she asked, "Are you angry?"

Yu Sui pretended to be serious and said, "I need to rest."

Mei Liangyu added, "I could not possibly burn you to death."

But whether I'll be burned to death is another matter.

After hearing this, Yu Sui did not reply and ended the telepathic communication.

Yu Sui really needs to rest.

Mei Liangyu was indeed busy with other things.

Creating a sea eye artificially requires a lot of materials, and one must also guard against the academy's saints.

Mei Liangyu had to seize the opportunity while his grandmother was holding off his master.

Now, Yan Xiaochuan is not only instructed by Mei Liangyu to practice physical skills, but also has to go diving in the outer city with him at night. He is so busy that he has no time to contact his friends.

The announcement issued by the Six Kingdoms' Beacon of Faith drew everyone's attention to the World Destroyer, and the turmoil caused by the Orchid Poison seemed to have been forgotten.

Zhang Xiangyun and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Last month, everyone was undergoing assessments, and now some people can finally relax and prepare for the trials of the Hundred Families Night Parade.

During this period, Gu Gan observed everyone around him and tested many people. Basically, anyone he suspected might have stolen the fragments of the Floating Pagoda was investigated by Gu Gan in secret, but he still couldn't find the fragments.

He was holding his breath and refused to ask Old Zhu for help.

There was no new news from Chen Xian and Fan Xi, and Gu Gan couldn't hold back any longer. After careful consideration, he went to find Zhang Xiangyun.

Zhang Xiangyun arranged to meet him at his residence.

As soon as Gu Gan opened the door, he saw Nian Qiuyan sitting at the end of the table. He was calmly holding a teapot and pouring water for himself. He seemed to dislike the taste of this cup and casually poured it into the bowl next to him before pouring it back into the cup.

Luo Fu seemed to dislike being with Nian Qiuyan; he stood against the wall, expressionless.

Zhang Xiangyun opened the door, and his first words upon seeing him were: "Oh, isn't this Young Master Gu, the World Destroyer nominated second in our academy?"

Gu Gan: "..."

Zhang Xiangyun stepped aside, letting Gu Gan enter the house before closing the door. He leaned against the door, crossed his arms, and looked at Gu Gan with a grin: "Young Master Gu, have you finally come to your senses and decided to cooperate with us?"

Gu Gan glanced at the people in the room, walked to the long table, and sat down at the other end. Zhang Xiangyun followed and sat opposite him.

"I can cooperate with you, but you have to find me two people first." Gu Gan said coldly, his eyes sharp, as he scanned Zhang Xiangyun and Nian Qiuyan. "Both of you are outstanding practitioners of divination. Finding lost items shouldn't be difficult for you."

Zhang Xiangyun said with a forced smile, "What precious treasure have you lost that you have to make me and that unlucky fellow Nian Qiuyan look for it together?"

Nian Qiuyan poured tea, her expression unchanged, and said gently, "Finding ordinary objects and ordinary people is not difficult, but from what you've said, what you're looking for is, if not ordinary, at least extremely dangerous."

Zhang Xiangyun challenged, "Are you scared?"

Nian Qiuyan wasn't buying it: "Even if the Six Kingdoms' cigarettes draw everyone's attention to the Destroyer, I advise you to continue to keep a low profile."

Zhang Xiangyun ignored him, turned to look at Gu Gan, leaned back in his chair, and slowly said, "Tell me, what are you looking for?"

“Someone stole something from my room when the Saints visited the temple last time,” Gu Gan said in a deep voice. “I won’t let you find out where it is, but I want to know who took it.”

If the divination involves finding the location of something, such as fragments of a pagoda, the result may be impossible to obtain due to its unusual nature.

However, for Nian Qiuyan and Zhang Xiangyun, it was easy to determine who had been in that dormitory through divination.

After Gu Gan finished speaking, he took out the black box that once contained fragments of the Floating Pagoda, placed it on the table, and unlocked the box by a master craftsman.

The box was empty.

Nian Qiuyan glanced at the empty box, made no move, and let Zhang Xiangyun go first.

He could more or less guess what Gu Gan had lost, but he didn't know who had taken it.

As Zhang Xiangyun examined the box, he asked Gu Gan, "Is this thing very important?"

Gu Gan raised an eyebrow and replied with a smile, "If I knew who stole it, I would kill him."

Zhang Xiangyun shrugged, becoming somewhat interested, and smiled with narrowed eyes, "Then I'd like to see who's so unlucky."

He took out the sacred wooden divination stick and placed it on the table. He concentrated and touched the stick with his finger. The divination array unfolded, and the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches runes floated up and connected with the empty box.

The divination of practitioners of magic involves selecting the most accurate information from all the tangible runes.

The accuracy of divination depends on the strength of the diviner.

In the divination array, the sacred wooden divination stick acts as a "cover," and the truth of all divination will be revealed the moment the sacred wooden divination stick is turned over.

The power of the divination lid varies depending on the size of the object being divined. If the object is of little power, then turning over the wooden divination slip is easy.

If the power of the object used for divination is too great, or exceeds the power that the diviner can bear, then the divination result cannot be obtained by turning over the sacred wooden slip.

A skilled sorcerer encounters little resistance when flipping the divination slip, easily turning over a heavy wooden divination stick that would otherwise feel like a thousand pounds in someone else's hands.

Although Zhang Xiangyun spoke with a joking smile, he was very serious when he performed divination.

As his divination array unfolded, more and more golden runes rose from it. He waved them aside, and the other three people in the room were looking at the rune information on the left side of the divine wooden divination stick that Zhang Xiangyun had waved away.

It contains the birth information of everyone who entered Gu Gan's dormitory on the day the item was lost.

Gu Gan's dark eyes reflected the rows of golden runes, recognizing his own and Ji Meng's birthdays, as well as the instructors he had investigated who had entered the dormitory.

Nian Qiuyan put down the teapot she had been carrying and started with her birth information; the idea seemed feasible.

In addition to the birth information, Zhang Xiangyun also divined which family's "qi" the other party used belonged to.

To enter the dormitory silently that night without being discovered, it's impossible not to use any magic. Moreover, the fact that the other party had access to the black box is very advantageous for divination.

Zhang Xiangyun's fingers landed on the sacred wood stick again. When he tried to turn it over, he could feel obvious resistance. The sacred wood stick, which originally had little weight, now weighed dozens of kilograms. But Zhang Xiangyun was patient and persistent, and slowly turned the sacred wood stick over.

The useless and incorrect golden runes all disappeared, leaving only the birth information of the three people.

Zhang Xiangyun looked up and gestured to Gu Gan: "Take a look? These are the people who directly handled the box that day."

Gu Gan stared at the three lines of birth dates, stood up expressionlessly, and said, "The first one is me, the second one is Ji Meng, and the third one... is a new face."

Zhang Xiangyun chuckled, and as Gu Gan finished speaking, the two lines of information that had been excluded disappeared, leaving only the third line.

The golden rune eventually transformed into the shape of a spider before dissipating.

Luo Fu, who had been silent all along, looked at Gu Gan and said in a low voice, "It seems that you are looking for a disciple of the Farmer's School."

[Author's Note]

Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!