Chapter 186 Sneak Attack
“Generally speaking, you are very principled and always keep your word.” Yuanshi looked at Chang Hao with a mixture of tolerance and helplessness.
"What do you mean 'ordinary'? Can't you trust my credibility?" Chang Hao knew he couldn't afford to be weak now. He inwardly sighed, realizing that Yuan Shi was becoming increasingly difficult to fool.
“It’s not that I don’t believe you, but you’re too opportunistic. When nothing major happens, you always keep your word, but when something really big happens, you can’t listen to a word you say.”
Yuan Shi recalled how the two of them had faced Luo Hou together. Chang Hao had promised to live and die together, but in the blink of an eye, he had betrayed him and gone to face Luo Hou himself, leaving Yuan Shi feeling utterly helpless.
"So, according to you, my credibility has been completely destroyed?" Chang Hao asked incredulously. He had lied to one person here and another there, but he hadn't really tried to lie to Yuan Shi on purpose.
“Of course not,” Yuanshi denied outright. “But can you explain to me first why the four phoenixes are no different, and the other three can become Tongtian’s disciples, but the dumpling can’t?”
Chang Hao's heart skipped a beat. When did Yuanshi become so perceptive?
"Why is that one so special?" Yuanshi looked at Chang Hao with a half-smile. "Is it because of its special bloodline or because that dumpling itself is special?"
"Because I want to raise that one myself. I can't just pick up three and not get any of them, can I?" Chang Hao was still trying to hold on. What if Yuan Shi was bluffing him?
After much thought, he couldn't figure out where he had slipped up, and the problem only happened with Xiao Shi, whom he thought was the least likely to have any issues.
Seeing Chang Hao deep in thought, Yuanshi kindly reminded him, "It's not that you did anything wrong, but rather that you subconsciously trust me and Tongtian. Therefore, you are particularly relaxed around us, and your words and actions inadvertently revealed a flaw."
Chang Hao looked incredulous.
Yuan Shi smiled and gently pulled Chang Hao into his arms. "I have devoted my whole life to you. Even if I didn't realize it at the time, I will always make some unexpected discoveries when I recall it frame by frame later."
In short, Yuanshi has now gained leverage over Chang Hao.
"What secrets do I have that are worth all this scheming?" This is a true reflection of Chang Hao's current mindset: he won't admit defeat until he's faced with the truth.
“You’re still being stubborn, even though you’ve covered it up very well, but I have evidence,” Yuan Shi pointed a finger at Chang Hao’s brow, “You once gave the Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag to a…”
"Sigh..." Chang Hao raised his hand, wanting to use the same trick again, but Yuanshi smiled and took Chang Hao's hand in the process. He couldn't help but lower his head and kiss it. He had wanted to do this before, and now that Tongtian was not in the way, he finally got his wish.
Yuan Shi: "Anyway, you and I both know the truth."
Chang Hao tried to pull it out, but couldn't. Yuan Shi was holding it firmly; it was a rare opportunity, and he wouldn't let go easily.
“His cultivation level is low, so he cannot control the Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag. Therefore, he has your aura on him. Although it is not particularly strong, it is a little stronger than the aura that the other three have inadvertently picked up.” Coupled with Chang Hao’s slight impropriety, Yuan Shi boldly speculated, and the more he thought about it, the more likely it was to be true.
Yuan Shi was glad that he and Chang Hao practiced the same technique; otherwise, he would have found it difficult to notice this subtle difference.
Chang Hao's heart, which had been pounding, returned to its normal state. He was almost scared out of his wits. Compared to that, hiding the little golden crow was nothing at all.
"It must have taken a lot of effort for you to arrange three such similar ones to confuse the situation. I know you value loyalty and righteousness. I already know about this, so you don't need to hide it from me. Since you like him, how about I take him as my personal disciple?"
Chang Hao was almost taken aback. Had Yuanshi changed his personality? He was being so generous and considerate.
“I can raise this dumpling with you…” Yuanshi changed the subject.
Chang Hao hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping himself. If it really happened, his seniority would be...
Yuan Shi, you will regret this.
“You don’t have to force yourself like this,” Chang Hao said firmly as he broke free from Yuan Shi’s embrace. “You don’t have to force yourself to change because of me.”
Seeing that Chang Hao was so insistent, Yuanshi had no choice but to give up for now. If he continued to act recklessly, Chang Hao would get angry.
“I won’t force him. How about this: Tongtian has taken in many disciples, but he still knows how to treat his personal disciples. Besides, Duobao is a prime example. Let him become Tongtian’s disciple. That way you can rest assured.” Yuanshi thought for a moment and guessed that Chang Hao was worried that he would mistreat this little dumpling in the future because of his 'great reputation'.
"Don't worry, I'm very relieved. It's kind of you to go to such lengths to plan this." Chang Hao said insincerely. What's the difference between Yuanshi and Tongtian?
"Since that's the case, there's no better time than today. Let's get this settled then, shall we?" Yuanshi was somewhat anxious, seeing how Chang Hao treated that golden crow so differently, it seemed he might change his mind and take it as a disciple. Today, either he or Tongtian would take it.
"We'll discuss this later. Lend me the Haotian Mirror first," Chang Hao said, employing a delaying tactic.
“I can lend it to you, but I want a little reward…” Yuanshi’s voice gradually lowered, full of implications.
"What reward do you want? Aren't you ashamed?" Chang Hao shoved Yuan Shi and turned to walk out of the plum grove. He believed that Yuan Shi's decision to come out today was a mistake.
"If you don't give it to me, come and get it yourself." Yuan Shi had managed to get Chang Hao out of the way, but he was incredibly persistent.
"Wait a minute..." Chang Hao's eyes darted around. He decided to coax the Haotian Mirror out first. "Close your eyes. You can't peek, not even with your divine sense."
"I really can't do anything with you. Fine, I'll grant your request." Yuanshi obeyed Changhao's words, obediently closing his eyes and neither looking nor using his divine sense to probe.
Chang Hao smiled mischievously, put one hand on Yuan Shi's shoulder, and moved closer and closer until their breaths almost mingled... Suddenly, he gently tapped Yuan Shi's cheek with his index finger, then quickly pulled away, taking three steps away from Yuan Shi.
Yuanshi raised his hand and gently stroked his cheek. He quickly took a few steps to catch up with Chang Hao, pulled him back into his arms, and kissed him directly. "Returning the gift."
Chang Hao was completely dumbfounded.
Upon seeing him, Yuanshi knew that the opportunity was too good to pass up, so he lowered his head and kissed him twice more.
"I didn't..." Chang Hao's heart was pounding like a deer, his face flushed. Oh no, it was the feeling of being smitten.
"Haotian Mirror..." Yuanshi took out the Haotian Mirror directly.
Chang Hao blankly took out the Black Lotus of Annihilation, glancing at Yuan Shi every now and then. The creatures of the primordial world were truly unrestrained in this regard; fortunately, Yuan Shi hadn't figured it out yet.
Yuan Shi was overjoyed. He quietly put his arm around Chang Hao's shoulder again, secretly observing Chang Hao's expression. He didn't seem very angry.
Chang Hao must have him in his heart. As long as he perseveres, one day he will get what he wants.
"What I just told you is all true. I am willing to take him as my disciple." Yuanshi has already taken in a dragon, so what difference would it make if he took in a golden crow?
Chang Hao pursed his lips. If he really agreed, Yuan Shi would be crying later. Don't think he didn't know Yuan Shi's little scheme.
As long as Yuanshi doesn't cross the line, Changhao will indulge him. But if it's someone else, Changhao won't even give them a chance to entangle him, like Hongyun.
Chang Hao's remaining conscience led him to reject his plan to harm Yuan Shi. "No need, I can raise him myself."
He didn't care about ethics or morality; as long as there was no blood relation, it was fine. But for Yuanshi, it was a bolt from the blue.
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