The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 585 - 254: No Passage _2

"Something’s not right."

Wan Ming sent a telepathic message:

"The territory of the Soil Without Flowers should not be larger than ours."

"We are travelling on the Heaven and Earth Stage, a journey that makes progress slow."

"Having been granted the surname of Ye, Ye Liu should naturally have a 7th Order guard by his side."

"The earlier howling of the sky wolf was so clear and piercing. Anyone with a shred of crisis awareness would surely not ignore it till now."

"Don’t be anxious." Ye Hanjun conveyed in lip language: "Let’s see what tricks they’re playing, then we can react. It’s not too late."

Wan Ming nodded in agreement. Hiding in the shadows of the willow tree, his figure became even more slender.

...

Gradually, the three sickle-shaped purple moons extinguished and re-illuminated, signifying the end of another day.

A day in the Ghost Lamp Abyss is equal to two days in the Giant Frog Marsh. The concept of time is not the same everywhere.

In other words, Ye Hanjun had waited outside the Soil Without Flowers for a full 48 hours.

The squad of soldiers also knelt for 48 hours straight.

Given their physical condition, they must be feeling sore and uncomfortable at this point.

"This is preposterous!"

"Doesn’t your lord regard the Ye Clan’s Young King highly?"

The Blood Moon Sky Wolf was furious, slapping a paw out.

All the kneeling soldiers were flung out, crashing into the trunk of the willow, resulting in dull thudding noises.

"Ah, Your Highness, please calm down! Calm down!"

A six-legged lizard crawled from behind the willow tree, climbing up to the top.

An old man with a mole on his nose, wearing a flattering smile, continued to soothe:

"Your Highness, there are things you’re unaware of!"

"Our lord has been extremely exhausted lately, meeting no one, and is currently rejuvenating his body with medicinal baths."

"Upon hearing of your arrival, he originally intended to interrupt the bath, insisting on welcoming you at the door."

"However, a pharmacist by our lord’s side advised heavily against it."

"According to him, once a medicinal bath has started, there should be no interruption."

"Or else, not only will the body not be rejuvenated, hidden ailments might even arise, causing severe harm to one’s vitality."

"Young King, do you have any urgent matter? If it’s pressing, I can notify the others for you."

"If it’s not pressing, would you mind waiting until our lord finishes his bath, allowing us to welcome you properly?"

"It’s urgent, but not so."

Ye Hanjun said indifferently:

"I merely wish to pass through your territory, does such a small matter require reporting too?"

"Of course!"

The elderly man, who seemed to be a steward and was only a 6th Rank Patron, elaborated:

"When His Highness the Young King wishes to pass through our domain, we really shouldn’t refuse."

"However, our territory also possesses many dangerous areas that we usually steer clear of."

"Your Highness, may want to wait a little longer. It’s just a matter of sixty to seventy days. After the end of the medicinal bath, Lord Liu will personally lead the way for you."

"Sixty to seventy days?"

Ye Hanjun laughed, his smile fleeting as the light in his eyes turned cold, he said:

"I also have a bit of knowledge about medicine. What kind of medicinal bath requires such a long time?"

"Your Highness, I’m a simple man and wouldn’t dare question Lord Liu about these matters."

The steward kept nodding and bending over in extreme respect, but his words continued to seek excuses:

"Young King, I hope you understand."

"Your arrival was too sudden. With such unfortunate timing, we are truly helpless."

"Roar!!"

The Blood Moon Sky Wolf lunged forward a step, its bloody claws were aimed at the six-legged lizard’s head:

"Old Wolf senses you guys are genuinely disinclined to let us pass."

"Oh, Wolf King, you’re jesting."

The steward showed no fear, continuing with diplomatic language:

"It’s that our Lord truly values this medicinal bath. We truly have no other options but to neglect all of you to this extent."

"Scoundrels!"

The Blood Moon Sky Wolf feigned an attack, but Ye Hanjun stopped it and gently shook his head.

"Your highness, the captain of the soldiers in front was genuinely respectful!"

"This slippery old man is clearly stalling us, he has no intention of letting us pass through the Soil Without Flowers!"

The Blood Moon Sky Wolf bared its teeth and sneered angrily in secret:

"What if we force our way through?"

"On Ye Liu’s side, there are at most one or two 7th Order guards."

"If we call the Bone Dragon, and then summon Wang Tu and the Abyssal Demon Worm, together with Wan Ming, we definitely have the power to overwhelm them!"

"Not good!"

Before Ye Hanjun could reply, Wan Ming sternly warned:

"As members of the Ye Clan, even if it is fierce competition, the family usually turns a blind eye, not to mention positive competition."

"Once a forceful invasion occurs, it will be regarded as ’starting a war’."

"At present, the Ghost Killing River region has just begun to be rectified; Wang Tu hasn’t even finished carving the barrier, the inside is as defenseless as if there’s none."

"Ye Liu has been operating in the Soil Without Flowers for twenty to thirty years. It’s difficult to guarantee that he doesn’t have some hidden cards, which we currently don’t possess."

Ye Hanjun agreed:

"I don’t want territory conflicts to occur at this vital juncture either."

"Maybe, provoking our anger and instigating war is what they aim for."

"Why would Ye Liu do this?"

The Blood Moon Sky Wolf softened its fierce aura, asking in a puzzled manner.

"I think he doesn’t have the guts to do it himself."

Ye Hanjun’s lips curved upwards, he muttered to himself in secret:

"When he came of age, his Passive Awakening ability was only of D-grade, and he was most likely the bottom within the main family tier."

"Rationally, he probably wouldn’t pass the trial."

"However, he did pass, becoming one of that small probability."

"Whether luck or strength is to blame, it doesn’t matter."

"Twenty to thirty years passed, it’s impossible for him to have advanced to the 6th Rank. At most, he’s in the middle or possibly lower section of the 5th Rank."