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Chapter 417 - 414 Treasure Hunt (Part 5)

Gao Fei was bewildered.

A treasure, the bronze coffin? How could that be possible?

"Are you sure the bronze coffin is a treasure?" Gao Fei asked mentally.

"If you don't believe it, then pretend I never said anything." Seeing Gao Fei didn't believe him, Xuan Jizi got a bit unhappy.

"It's not that I don't believe you... it's just that this matter is too... you know..." Gao Fei said with a wry smile.

"Suit yourself, do whatever you want," Xuan Jizi said, "But I must remind you, if you miss this opportunity, you'll definitely regret it in the future." After these words, Xuan Jizi fell silent.

Regret it in the future? Gao Fei looked up at the bronze coffin, his face flickering between belief and doubt.

After hesitating for a moment...

Gao Fei took a step forward and, using a spell, took the bronze coffin into his storage ring.

"Huh? Why did you put the bronze coffin away?" A puzzled voice came from the gourd, it was Immortal Master Huang's.

"I have a special hobby," Gao Fei said expressionlessly, "collecting coffins."

"...That hobby of yours... is indeed quite special..." Immortal Master Huang was somewhat speechless.

"Let's go," said Gao Fei, striding towards the entrance of the ancient tomb, having traveled all this way and in the end, only obtaining a bronze coffin. Based on Xuan Jizi's recommendation, he had tucked away the bronze coffin; otherwise, he would have returned empty-handed.

...

On the way back.

Gao Fei communicated mentally with Xuan Jizi: "Is the bronze coffin really a treasure?"

"The bronze coffin feels very special to me," Xuan Jizi said, "Study it carefully when you get back, and perhaps you'll uncover its secret."

"Alright, I'll study it carefully after I get back."

"What do you plan to do with the great demon, the yellow mongoose?"

"I haven't thought it through yet..."

"Have you heard this saying?"

"What saying?"

"'Non-kin of our own species, surely their hearts differ!'" Xuan Jizi said, "Since ancient times, humans and demons have been enemies with a very hostile relationship. The great demon yellow mongoose is groveling now because it needs something from you, promising you many benefits. But once it is free from its predicament, it might turn against you; then you'll be in danger."

"That's exactly what I'm worried about," Gao Fei said.

"I happen to have a method," Xuan Jizi suddenly said.

"What method? Tell me quickly," Gao Fei asked eagerly.

"I know a secret technique for soul extraction; you can use this technique to control the great demon yellow mongoose. This way, it won't dare to harm you," Xuan Jizi revealed.

"Soul extraction? Is that effective? Can it really control the great demon, the yellow mongoose? You know the great demon yellow mongoose has a Tribulation Crossing Stage Cultivation," Gao Fei inquired with concern.

"Yes, it's possible! Like humans, demons have three spirits and seven souls. If you extract just a strand of its soul, you'll be able to control the life and death of the great demon yellow mongoose. As long as it wants to survive, it will absolutely not harm you," Xuan Jizi explained confidently.

"Is it really that miraculous?"

"Would I lie to you?"

"Then tell me, how is it done?"

"It's quite simple... first of all, you need to get the great demon yellow mongoose's consent, which means, it must willingly offer its soul," Xuan Jizi detailed.

"How could that be possible! The great demon yellow mongoose will never agree to that," Gao Fei exclaimed in disbelief.

"It's all about your methods," you can threaten the Great Demon, the Yellow Weasel. If it doesn't agree, it won't be getting out."

"Isn't that a bit... too despicable?"

"Think about it carefully. Once you control the Great Demon, the Yellow Weasel, it's as if you've gained a Tribulation Crossing Stage bodyguard. Who would dare to provoke you after that?"

"Let me think about it." Gao Fei hesitated for a second before making up his mind, "Okay! Let's do it that way! Tell me the incantation of the secret technique."

"Listen carefully..." Xuan Jizi narrated the incantation of the secret technique: "Have you got it?"

"I've got it." Gao Fei nodded: "I'm going right now to have a talk with the Yellow Weasel."

"Go," Xuan Jizi said with a smile: "I wish you swift success."

...

"Ahem, ahem, ahem..." Gao Fei cleared his throat, "The weather's really nice today, isn't it? The sun is so generous, the clouds are so white, the air is so fresh, and the mood, so refreshing."

"Compared to the Demon Territory, the Human Territory is far inferior," came the lazy voice of Immortal Master Huang from within the gourd.

"How so?"

"Firstly, the air quality is better in the Demon Territory, secondly, the environment is better, and lastly, there are abundant cultivation resources."

"Is the Demon Territory really as good as you say it is?"

"If you don't believe me, you can go see for yourself in the Demon Territory. I guarantee that once you're there, you won't want to come back."

"I will go! Once my cultivation improves, I will take a trip to the Demon Territory to see if it's really as good as you say."

"During the Primordial Era, the Human Race, the Demon Race, and the Demon Clan lived together, and bloodshed was a daily occurrence. That period was known as the 'Dark Era.' Later on, the Human Race, the Demon Race, and the Demon Clan sat down for peace talks and subsequently carved out the territories for the Human Race, the Demon Race, and the Demon Clan. Since then, conflicts have lessened.

Over the years, your Human Race has grown strong, overpowering both the Demon Race and the Demon Clan. For self-preservation, the Demon Race and the Demon Clan have formed an alliance to collectively confront the Human Race..."

"What happened afterward?"

"To vie for cultivation resources, the three races would occasionally struggle against each other, but they kept it within certain limits, avoiding major casualties."

"It all comes down to interests," Gao Fei sighed lightly: "If the benefits were distributed more evenly, there would be far fewer conflicts."

"Don't be naive," Immortal Master Huang said with a sneer: "It's impossible to see an equitable distribution of benefits, not in the past, the present, or the future. Throughout history, those in power have always clutched the majority of the benefits in their palms. That's self-interest for you!"

Gao Fei nodded, "Self-interest is the root of all evil."

"Right you are, self-interest is the root of all evil!" Immortal Master Huang said: "Whether it's the Human Race, the Demon Race, or the Demon Clan, they all have self-interest. With self-interest, conflicts will never cease."

"Immortal Master Huang, do you want to get out?" Gao Fei suddenly asked.

"Ah? Of course, I do! I've been dreaming of it!" Immortal Master Huang stated without hesitation: "Losing freedom is too painful, I'm nearly going insane."

"I can let you out, but you must agree to one condition."

"Say it, as long as I can do it, I'll agree."

"I want to extract a strand of your soul."

"What did you say?! You want to extract a strand of my soul?"

"Just a strand, it won't affect you."

"Impossible! That's impossible! I absolutely refuse!" Just as Gao Fei expected, Immortal Master Huang refused outright.

"Then there's no helping it," Gao Fei shrugged and scowled: "If you don't let me extract a soul strand, then I can't let you out."

"You..." Immortal Master Huang became furious: "This is simply too despicable of you."

"No other way, I must consider my own safety," Gao Fei said: "You're from the Demon Race and your cultivation is higher than mine; I don't feel at ease about you."