My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 438 - 435: The Elder in the Bronze Coffin

Gao Fei sighed inwardly, the strife between people was indeed too fierce; deception, schemes, and conspiracies were endlessly unpredictable, and one misplaced step could plunge one into an abyss with no return.

"I placed a strand of my remaining soul into the Bronze Coffin and then summoned an Avatar, allowing the soul to enter the Avatar, hoping to resurrect myself through this method..."

"And the result?" Gao Fei asked subconsciously.

"It failed," the elderly voice said. "My method was not wrong, the Bronze Coffin was not wrong... it was the Avatar I summoned that was faulty... Due to the Avatar developing its own thoughts and consciousness, it didn't want me to occupy the Physical Body and engaged in a fierce struggle with me... Although I ultimately won, my soul became exceptionally fragile and no longer had the strength to perform the Art of Resurrection... What angered me the most was that, as the soul of the Avatar dissipated, it used ruthless means to destroy the Physical Body, so it became even more impossible for me to resurrect..."

Gao Fei listened quietly.

"Later, my Avatar even turned into a Zombie, covered in green fur, which was extremely disgusting."

"Senior..."

"Listen to me, I've discovered a remarkable treasure that you must somehow acquire; it will be immensely beneficial to both you and me."

"What treasure?"

"Is there a Dragon Corpse outside?"

"Yes," Gao Fei nodded.

"In Ancient Times, true dragons were rare treasures, their entire bodies were precious, and especially the Dragon Ball within is extraordinary," the elderly voice said. "I sense... there is a Dragon Ball hidden inside the Dragon Corpse's belly, you must find a way to obtain it."

"Ah?" Gao Fei was stunned. "Dragon Ball? You want me to snatch the Dragon Ball?"

"Yes, that's the Dragon Ball, one of the most precious treasures in the world, are you not tempted?"

"I know the Dragon Ball is a great item, the main issue is... I can't go out! For starters, there are six powerful enemies outside who are very strong, I'm not confident I can defeat them; secondly, the Dragon Corpse is enveloped by a water curtain rising thousands of feet high, forming a terrifying tsunami, if I go out, I will be smashed into a meat pie by the tsunami."

"With my help, none of these are problems," the elderly voice said.

"You'll help me?" Gao Fei asked. "How will you help me?"

"I can control the Bronze Coffin to assist you against the enemies outside."

"This..." Gao Fei hesitated, unsure whether to trust the elderly voice.

"Young man, I know you have doubts, but rest assured, I've lived for hundreds of thousands of years, and what I value most is credibility. Since I've promised you, I absolutely won't go back on my word."

"Hundreds of thousands of years?" Gao Fei almost bit off his own tongue. "You've lived for hundreds of thousands of years?"

"To be exact, my Physical Body survived for several thousand years, but a strand of my soul has survived for hundreds of thousands of years," the elderly voice said.

Such an antique!

A true, authentic antique!

Gao Fei inwardly marveled non-stop; Xuan Jizi's soul had survived for over two thousand years, which Gao Fei thought was already incredible, but there was someone even more formidable, having lived for hundreds of thousands of years—remarkable indeed!

"It's mainly thanks to the Bronze Coffin," the elderly voice said. "Without the protection of the Bronze Coffin, my soul would have long since dissipated and vanished between heaven and earth. Even so, my soul has been weakening, and I estimate that in a few decades, I will have to bid farewell to the world." The elderly voice paused, then added, "But now, there's a turn of fortune, if I can be nourished by the Dragon Ball, I might be able to live a few more decades, or even up to a century."

No wonder you're so keen on the Dragon Ball! It turns out your survival depends on it! A look of realization appeared on Gao Fei's face.

"Young man, don't hesitate, take action now. I'll deal with the enemies for you; hurry up and seize the Dragon Ball, then hide it inside the Bronze Coffin immediately, and after that, I'll take you away."

"Can I think it over? This is too dangerous."

"Fine, I'll give you some time to think, hoping for a satisfactory answer," the elderly voice said, then added, "You should know that a soul's greatest fears are sunlight and the blowing wind; my soul is already very weak, and if exposed to sunlight and wind, it will surely collapse. That's why I dare not go outside and can only rely on your hand to seize the Dragon Ball."

...

Gao Fei feigned a contemplative expression, and then contacted Xuan Jizi with his mental power, briefly recounting the recent events.

"If you refuse, that mysterious person will definitely be angry. Even if he doesn't kill you, he'll kick you out of the Bronze Coffin," said Xuan Jizi with a wry smile. "Without the protection of the Bronze Coffin, you simply cannot withstand the onslaught of the tsunami, not to mention those family heirs..."

"So, you're saying I can only agree?"

"Yes, agree. It's the most rational choice."

After consulting with Xuan Jizi for a moment, Gao Fei finally made a decision.

Unknowingly, Gao Fei had gotten into the habit of seeking Xuan Jizi's advice, treating him as if he were a military strategist.

...

"Young man, have you made up your mind?" the aged voice asked.

"I've made up my mind," Gao Fei nodded. "I agree."

"Good! Very good! Excellent!" the old voice laughed heartily. "I knew you would agree! Together, we will surely obtain the Dragon Ball!"

"Senior, may I ask how to address you?"

"You can call me... the Bronze Coffin Elder."

"Bronze Coffin Elder..." Gao Fei twitched the corner of his mouth, finding the name quite unique.

...

Outside.

The force of the tsunami had diminished slightly.

The Dragon Corpse undulated within the curtain of water, with a rope hanging from the Dragon Horn. One end of the rope was tied to a Bronze Coffin, and six individuals from noble families stood on the dragon's head.

"We've unearthed the Dragon Corpse and even acquired an extraordinary Bronze Coffin. When we return, we will definitely receive a substantial reward," said Li Xiangdong, his face alight with excitement.

"Let's hope everything goes smoothly," Qi Baiyu exhaled softly. "Once we leave the Sea of Death, someone will come to meet us, and our task will be accomplished."

"I've had a question on my mind," Zhang Jinzhu suddenly spoke. "This question has been bothering me for a long time... If I don't speak up, it will surely drive me mad."

"What question?" Qi Baiyu turned his head in confusion, looking at Zhang Jinzhu.

The others also looked puzzled.

"Why don't our elders, who clearly knew about the Dragon Corpse in the Sea of Death, come to search for it themselves? Why send us instead?" Zhang Jinzhu said in a serious tone. "Are they not afraid we'll mess things up?"

"They must have their own reasons," said Qi Baiyu. "Let's not make wild guesses. All we need to know is one thing! The family elders would never harm us!"

"Yeah, don't overthink it," Li Xiangdong waved his hand. "Thinking too much hurts the brain."

"Anyway, we managed not to disappoint the family elders and successfully excavated the Dragon Corpse."

"These days have been so exhausting for me. Once I get back to the family, I'm going to sleep well."

"When I get back, the first thing I'm going to do is get cozy with my wife."

"All you think about is women, so hopeless!"

The group joked and laughed, creating a harmonious atmosphere.