CHAPTER 1002: CHAPTER 1002: XU NIAN RETURNS

"Damn it, this guy is really an old fox. He actually sent people to watch me like a hawk. Now I can’t leave this Tianbao Pavilion at all, and those assassins from the Mu Residence are hiding just outside Tianbao Star. As soon as I leave, they’ll immediately intercept and kill me. If I had known, I wouldn’t have messed with that old man." Shi Guangxu cursed angrily.

It’s been a day and a half since Shi Guangxu lied to Master Wu Hen about Xu Nian coming out of the Dark Abyss.

Originally, Shi Guangxu wanted to slip away, but after all, he had already bought some time for Xu Nian.

But unexpectedly, Wu Hen seemed to anticipate he would run and actually sent someone to keep a close watch on him.

With things like this, he couldn’t go anywhere.

When the agreed time comes, Wu Hen will definitely come to kill him.

His only hope now is that Xu Nian can make it back in the last couple of hours.

"Heavens, am I killing myself here? I wouldn’t have helped Xu, it’s like I’m giving my life away." Shi Guangxu lamented continuously.

Mei Ji beside him was speechless.

This guy is really daring, even daring to deceive a top-grade alchemist.

One should know that Wu Hen represents not just a cultivation expert at the peak of Tribulation Crossing.

With his status and influence as a top-grade alchemist, a mere word from him would make countless Earth Immortal experts willing to risk their lives for him.

Many Earth Immortal Realm experts have even received his favors.

Offending a top-grade alchemist is more terrifying than offending the Guihai Family.

After all, the entire Guihai Family doesn’t even have one Earth Immortal.

But then again, if Shi Guangxu hadn’t done this, Wu Hen would have definitely left.

If Xu Nian really returns in those last few hours, then Shi Guangxu will have accomplished a great feat.

But is it possible?

Will Xu Nian really come back?

"Xu Nian, you bastard, where the hell did you die? Even if you’re dead, don’t drag me down. I’m sacrificing my life for you. If you don’t come back, I won’t let you go even as a ghost." Shi Guangxu cursed.

With a look of despair.

Mei Ji was also helpless.

If Wu Hen really wanted to kill Shi Guangxu, she wouldn’t be able to stop it even if she wanted to.

This time, Shi Guangxu is really in trouble.

"Who’s wailing like a ghost here?"

But right at this moment, a light chuckle came from outside the hall.

The sound wasn’t loud, but Shi Guangxu reacted as if struck by lightning, suddenly looking towards the outside of the hall.

Mei Ji beside him was also surprised, quickly looking towards the entrance of the hall.

They saw a young man in a black robe walk inside, with a familiar, handsome face and a wicked smile.

He really came back?

Mei Ji was full of surprise.

"Xu Nian, no, Uncle Xu, you’re finally back, I’ve missed you so much."

But before Mei Ji could gather her wits, she saw Shi Guangxu’s figure blur and instantly appear in front of Xu Nian, grabbing Xu Nian’s leg.

Mei Ji was stunned!

That’s a bit too much, isn’t it!

Even if Xu Nian really came back, there’s no need to get so excited.

But when thinking about how Shi Guangxu would lose his life if Xu Nian didn’t return, Mei Ji understood.

But in her heart, she still thought that Shi Guangxu had no moral compass.

Actually, she didn’t know that Shi Guangxu had no moral compass to begin with.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have committed theft using Xu Nian’s name before.

Xu Nian also looked puzzled.

Did Shi Guangxu bend in the three months he was away?

Thinking of this, Xu Nian quickly kicked Shi Guangxu away.

Shi Guangxu, after being kicked away, glared fiercely at Xu Nian.

This guy, he almost lost his life for him, and he is so ungrateful.

But he also knew he overreacted, adjusted his clothes, and looked at Xu Nian saying, "Xu, how are you going to repay me this time?"

"Repay you for what?" Xu Nian asked puzzledly.

"Two days ago, that old guy Wu Hen wanted to leave, it was me who spoke on your behalf to make him stay. Otherwise, you wouldn’t even see him now." Shi Guangxu said proudly.

"There’s such a thing?" Xu Nian turned to look at Mei Ji.

Mei Ji was speechless.

This Shi Guangxu really has no moral compass, he clearly lied to Wu Hen yet speaks so self-righteously.

There are not many with a skin that thick.

But she still nodded and responded, "Yes, Master Wu Hen was indeed about to leave, and it was Shi Guangxu’s little trick that made him stay. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have met Master Wu Hen. By the way, did you get the Tao Trace Fruit?"

"Got it." Xu Nian nodded.

After speaking, a dazzling red fruit appeared in his hand.

"Is this the Tao Trace Fruit?" Mei Ji looked surprised, her eyes fixed on the red fruit.

She could feel a rich wave of Profound Argumentation resonating within it, as if echoing with heaven and earth.

The pure energy fluctuations on it were extremely thick.

If consumed, it would definitely result in a massive increase in strength.

"Tao Trace Fruit, it’s really good stuff. Xu Nian, how many did you get this time? If you have more, give me three to five Tao Trace Fruits as a thank you." Shi Guangxu also looked eager, his eyes burning.

Xu Nian couldn’t help rolling his eyes at him.

Does this guy think Tao Trace Fruits are cabbages?

He risked his life to snatch three Tao Trace Fruits, and this guy casually asks for three to five, without even feeling a bit ashamed.

As for Shi Guangxu holding Wu Hen off, he didn’t need to think to know that this guy must have tricked Wu Hen.

Otherwise, when he returned, he wouldn’t have been so emotional.

"No fruits, but I have a top-grade spiritual artifact here, want it?" Xu Nian looked at Shi Guangxu.

"I still want the Tao Trace Fruit." Shi Guangxu replied with a grin.

"Then forget it. Sister Mei Ji, I’ll give this top-grade spiritual artifact to you instead." Xu Nian said, ready to toss the spirit sword in his hand.

"Don’t, I want it! I won’t say no to a free gift." Shi Guangxu quickly said.

Then he grabbed Xu Nian’s arm and snatched the top-grade spiritual artifact made from Black Origin Iron.

Xu Nian gave him a look of disdain.

But Shi Guangxu pretended not to see, happily playing with the top-grade spiritual artifact in his hand.

Top-grade spiritual artifacts might not be the most precious treasures, but they are still treasures.

Especially given the quality of this top-grade spiritual artifact, it’s relatively high.

Taking it into battle would be quite impressive.

After expressing his disdain for Shi Guangxu, Xu Nian took out a top-grade spirit armor and handed it to Mei Ji saying, "Sister Mei Ji, I still have to thank you. This top-grade spirit armor is for your protection."

Mei Ji looked at the top-grade spirit armor in Xu Nian’s hand with surprise.

Top-grade spirit armor?

That’s an extremely valuable gift.

Still feeling proud, Shi Guangxu suddenly felt like spitting blood when he saw Xu Nian giving top-grade spirit armor to Mei Ji.

This guy gives me a spirit sword and gives someone else a spirit armor.

The value of the spirit armor at the same level is three to four times that of the artifact.

And top-grade spirit armor is even more precious, as not many in the Cultivation World can even refine it.

This guy is extremely biased!

"Xu Nian, did you find some ruins in the Dark Abyss?" Shi Guangxu suddenly thought of something and asked eagerly.

Mei Ji also showed a curious look.

This Xu Nian just gave away such precious treasures, maybe he really found some ancient inheritance.

Xu Nian just lightly nodded.

Shi Guangxu and Mei Ji both widened their eyes, looking at Xu Nian, and asked in unison with an unbelievable tone, "Did you say that you refined this yourself?"

But Xu Nian just nodded slightly.

Shi Guangxu and Mei Ji were both taken aback.

Is he still human?