Chapter 272 'Retrieve' the Sun Essence Wheel
"Calm down and think back carefully. You were so arrogant back then, claiming you would borrow the Dao-proving treasures of Yuanshi and your elder brother to make a white lotus for me."
Chang Hao stared at Tongtian with a calm and collected expression. There was no one easier to take action than Tongtian, and he would not let Tongtian get away.
At the beginning of time, the Sun Essence Wheel was held in the palm of the hand, but it was put away as soon as it saw Chang Hao. Chang Hao was at a loss. Who could take a spiritual treasure from the palm of a sage? He certainly couldn't do it at the moment.
Tongtian thought about it and realized that there was such a thing. He readily agreed, "That's right, I promised. Just tell me what you want me to do. Even if you want Master's futon, I'll find a way to steal it for you."
It can be described as incredibly bold and unrestrained.
"It's not that serious. How could I let you steal Zixiao Palace?" Chang Hao glanced at Tongtian meaningfully. Sure enough, the sage's words were law, and what was said before did not come true.
"Oh, so what do you want me to do? As long as you can name it, I can find a way to do it for you." Tongtian said confidently. Even if he couldn't do it, his second brother was there. His second brother would definitely not want to see Chang Hao disappointed.
Since Tongtian said so, Chang Hao didn't stand on ceremony. "Go and 'get' the Sun Essence Wheel from your second brother's hand and give it to me..."
Retrieving the Sun Essence Wheel is of utmost urgency; however, a spiritual treasure held in the hands of a sage is difficult to reclaim, even for its owner.
What?! Tongtian's smile froze, and his voice weakened considerably. "You want me to steal my second brother's spiritual treasure? Why?"
Tongtian retracted his words. Chang Hao didn't care about him at all; he was sending him to die and come back to life again.
Could it be that he unknowingly offended Chang Hao, just like how Chang Hao subtly turned his liking into deep hatred without ever making a move, and made him unwilling to take action himself?
Tongtian felt a dull ache in the spot where the Pangu Banner had struck him. Although a saint wouldn't die, he would feel pain, and his sense of pain was particularly acute. How long had it been since that beating?
"Never mind why, just tell me if you're willing to do this." Chang Hao was also desperate. Hongjun had just cast the Purple Heaven Divine Lightning down to the mortal realm, and he knew it was impossible for it to strike him. So who else could it strike?
Even though Laozi kept his mouth shut, Chang Hao had already keenly sensed that something was wrong. After thinking about the scene at the time, he could deduce that Hongjun must have seen Yuanshi holding him in the water mirror and was dissatisfied, which is why he sent down the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder to warn Yuanshi.
Chang Hao belatedly realized that Yin and Yang were now in control in the primordial world, and Hongjun did not understand the secrets of it, just like Yuanshi was confused before. Once Hongjun knew Yuanshi's thoughts, he would definitely not tolerate it.
"But wasn't that a gift you gave to my second brother? How can you give it away and then ask me to steal it back? What are you trying to achieve by going through all this trouble?" Tongtian didn't understand.
Chang Hao immediately denied giving the Yuanshi Sun Essence Wheel to Yuanshi, saying, "It wasn't your second brother's. I lent it to Yuanshi, but he's been holding onto it and won't return it, so I can't get it back."
Hongjun was reluctant to harm him, but he was absolutely willing to kill Yuanshi. If Hongjun inadvertently noticed what Yuanshi was holding, Yuanshi would be in danger.
He had the Moon Essence Wheel hanging from his waist, and Yuanshi held the Sun Essence Wheel in his hand. Wasn't this tantamount to announcing their relationship to the Primordial World? Wouldn't anyone with a bit of knowledge have something to say about it?
If one were to lose one's holy position, status, or even life for personal reasons, it would be a terrible injustice. There are plenty of beautiful women in the world, but a holy position is something that can only be encountered by chance.
No wonder Laozi urged Yuanshi to dismember the corpse; this warning must not be the first time, but Yuanshi was keeping it from him.
Chang Hao didn't want Yuan Shi to be hurt because of him, nor did he want to go against Hong Jun's selfless indulgence and love for him. He and Yuan Shi could be together secretly and be happy, so why did they have to be open and aboveboard?
"This..." Tongtian hesitated, knowing without even thinking that doing this would definitely not end well.
"Tongtian, as you know, the Sun and Moon Essence Wheel is a keepsake left to me by my father, mother, and uncle. It's not right for your second brother to keep it and not return it." Chang Hao pressed on relentlessly. Tongtian should have realized that his things were not easy to take.
On the other hand, Chang Hao watched Yuanshi become increasingly dangerous, and his psychological trauma returned. He could have a spiritual relationship with him for a lifetime, but when it came to actually getting serious, he was still terrified.
This was practically turning into a demon in his heart. Chang Hao felt a chill run down his spine. No, he couldn't let a demon in his heart grow. He had to face it head-on and not run away from it. If a demon grew at his level, Luo Hou could use it to come and talk to him about life.
Fighting poison with poison is an urgent matter.
"This..." Tongtian was still weighing the matter. "Second Brother is being too unreasonable. How can we not pay him back?" His words sounded less confident.
Chang Hao realized this wouldn't do. Could it be that Tongtian was too afraid of being beaten by Yuanshi and didn't want to agree?
"There was no one around at that time, and our agreement was just a verbal promise. If you want to go back on your word, go ahead and do so. I won't blame you." Chang Hao used a retreat as a tactic to advance.
Upon hearing this, Tongtian exclaimed, "I'll go all out and find a way to help you!" Chang Hao shouldn't mistake him for someone who was untrustworthy and disloyal.
Chang Hao was overjoyed. "You said it yourself, there's no going back on it."
"I will never go back on my word!" Tongtian straightened his sleeves. "Wait for my good news."
"If you succeed, give it to me quickly, understand?" Chang Hao doesn't trust Tongtian's skills right now. Yuanshi beats Tongtian up with ease. He doesn't want the Sun Essence to be taken back after he gets it. That would be a waste of all his efforts.
Tongtian nodded in understanding, "You can rest assured that I can handle things."
Chang Hao disagreed. He couldn't rest easy if Tongtian was the one to handle it. He wouldn't have used Tongtian unless he had no other choice.
"I'll lend you this Black Lotus of Annihilation for now to protect yourself. Remember, you can only outsmart it. If things turn bad, we won't force you. If you're caught by Yuanshi, don't betray me."
Chang Hao considered the possibility that Tongtian might be captured and implicated. On another note, wouldn't it be easy for me to beat up Tongtian?
"I won't betray you." Tongtian still had that much loyalty. At worst, he could just frame his elder brother. At this moment, all Tongtian had in mind and eyes was the Black Lotus of Annihilation that Chang Hao had handed him. He liked this hush money.
Chang Hao was satisfied, his eyes full of encouragement: "I believe in you."
"Wait for my good news, and I will find the perfect opportunity to make my move." At this moment, Tongtian was full of confidence and rarely put his mind to it, wanting to fulfill Chang Hao's request perfectly.
Yuanshi was unaware that Changhao and Tongtian were plotting to take away the Sun Essence Wheel that he never let go of. "Big brother, I can walk by myself." Really, does Big brother think he is Tongtian and would run away without regard for important matters?
Lao Tzu sighed, put his hands behind his back, and took the lead into the quiet room.
"What is it, brother? You can speak now." Yuanshi was in the Eight Views Palace, still thinking that Chang Hao was too mischievous and didn't care about his life or death at all. He had to think of a way to separate the disciples from Chang Hao. If this continued, it would be difficult to explain later.
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