Chapter 317

“Chapter 317: Debt Collection”

“Ah…”

A yawn accompanied by the sounds of bgm echoed in the air.

Lin Chuyue woke up.

This wine was indeed good; at least there was no headache after drinking it.

She looked around, her gaze first landing on the even more shattered cave, then shifting to Lu Ye, who was in a meditative state, her brows knitting slightly.

Lu Ye opened his eyes.

“In the second half of the night, Daoist Shouren woke up, went on a drunken rampage, and gave this place an even crazier experience. You seemed to be sleeping well, considering all the commotion from Daoist Shouren.”

Lin Chuyue really had no recollection at all.

However, she wasn’t particularly concerned about Daoist Shouren; her focus was more on Lu Ye.

“When I got drunk at the end, you said you weren’t the reincarnation of a Great Emperor. There seemed to be something else. What was it?” Lin Chuyue was extremely curious.

She felt like she’d heard Lu Ye mumble something else at the end.

But she hadn’t caught what he said, as she had really put in all her effort to get him drunk and ended up blacking out.

“Did I say anything? I didn’t say a word!” Lu Ye replied nonchalantly.

“No, you definitely said something.”

“You must be hallucinating, I didn’t say anything.”

“Please, just tell me what you said, okay?”

Lu Ye…

What a useless character!

Anyway, he wasn’t saying anything!

Daoist Shouren walked over.

“Fellow Daoists, I’m about to go collect debts. Would you like to join me?” Daoist Shouren asked.

Lu Ye was just about to nod, but Lin Chuyue’s head was already bobbing eagerly.

So Lu Ye became a bit more reserved.

He gently nodded.

“Thank you, fellow Daoists!”

Daoist Shouren knew they were just following him to see the excitement.

But what of it?

Yesterday’s embarrassing scene was witnessed by both of them; how much worse could it get?

When it came to guarding the Great Dao, he believed:

He had no feelings for Wang Kerou anymore; he only regarded her as a senior sister. Even if he heard joyful sounds when she occasionally returned, it didn’t sting like wearing a green hat.

After all, she was a genuine Dao Companion, and practicing the Yin Yang Dao was quite normal.

Even if his role in guarding the Great Dao changed.

When Daoist Shouren returned, he had no intention of killing. But what he couldn’t tolerate was that he had indeed become a part of these two’s entanglements. How could he bear that?

Not killing turned into killing.

As for Wang Kerou, he still felt a bit soft-hearted.

After all, she was his senior sister.

Lu Ye didn’t advise against it; it was the same reasoning: let go of the urge to help, respect others’ fates.

Now Daoist Shouren was letting Wang Kerou and Yang Zhen go. If they came back to find him for trouble someday, he would have no one but himself to blame.

Although this probability was low, life always had infinite possibilities.

The three took to the skies.

Lu Ye and Lin Chuyue followed Daoist Shouren.

They soon arrived at a sect called the Ancient Moon Sect.

“I am Daoist Shouren, here to seek Daoist Tuxing, Realmless Moon Daoist, and Fan Qinghui,” said Daoist Shouren at the entrance of the Ancient Moon Sect.

The disciples of the sect saw this, and while Daoist Shouren was known to be a nice guy, he was still a powerhouse from the Heaven and Earth Realm, so they didn’t dare to slack off.

“Please wait, Senior Shouren, I’ll report to the sect immediately.”

Daoist Shouren lightly nodded.

Soon, a loud laugh resonated through the heavens.

“Hahaha, Daoist Shouren, it’s been a while! What brings you here for a visit?” Daoist Tuxing asked with a hearty laugh.

Daoist Shouren looked at Daoist Tuxing and didn’t waste words.

“Daoist Tuxing, I’ve come to discuss the payment you promised fifty-six years ago for hiring me to search for the Canglin Fruit. At that time, you said you were short on resources and requested to postpone some time. Now, fifty-six years have passed; shouldn’t you pay me now?” Daoist Shouren said with a smile.

Daoist Tuxing was taken aback.

It was as if he was just meeting Daoist Shouren for the first time, carefully assessing him.

“You look much younger, friend!” Daoist Tuxing said, somewhat confused.

Wait, you actually want your Spirit Stones? Didn’t I just say it out of politeness?

Back then, he was searching for the Canglin Fruit to aid his breakthrough, but the place where the treasure was located was extremely dangerous. He had looked for several people, but none were willing to accompany him.

Finding strangers wasn’t particularly reassuring; he feared being stabbed in the back.

Then someone suggested, why not ask Daoist Shouren!

Why not use free and powerful manpower? You wouldn’t have to pay anything, and you wouldn’t have to worry about being betrayed from behind—what a perfect choice!

But since Daoist Tuxing didn’t really know Daoist Shouren back then, he promised the Spirit Stones.

Who knew Daoist Shouren would be just as rumored, ever eager to help? Not only did he treat the Canglin Fruit mission as his own, but he also stayed behind to keep watch.

Daoist Tuxing was extremely grateful.

Just as he was about to offer the Spirit Stones in full, someone mentioned that he didn’t have to pay; anyone who invited Daoist Shouren to help didn’t need to pay.

Daoist Tuxing was puzzled; no need to pay? How did that work?

That person advised him, just act poor! Say you’re broke, who knows, perhaps Daoist Shouren not only won’t take your Spirit Stones but might even ask if you need to borrow some!

Daoist Tuxing was baffled but deeply impressed.

And now, Daoist Shouren came knocking.

Daoist Tuxing wasn’t a stingy person, “Come in, friend! I’ll prepare your Spirit Stones right away.”

Daoist Shouren nodded.

“Who are these two?”

Lu Ye and Lin Chuyue both changed their expressions.

“My friends.”

They all entered.

“Why aren’t Realmless Moon Daoist and Friend Fan here?” Daoist Shouren asked.

“I’m not sure; they might be in closed-door training. I’ll go ask for you shortly.”

The three took their seats in the living room.

“Please wait a moment; I’ll fetch the Spirit Stones right away.”

After Daoist Tuxing left, Daoist Shouren couldn’t help but chuckle.

“Looks like not everyone is that indifferent to right or wrong.”

This debt collection seemed to go remarkably smoothly, didn’t it?

Daoist Shouren couldn’t help but feel quite pleased as he sipped his tea.

Lu Ye was also impressed by Daoist Tuxing.

But this was just the beginning. How to say it about borrowing money?

When you borrow money, you’re the brother.

When it’s time to pay back, the other party is your grandpa.

Not easy!

And Daoist Tuxing had already found Realmless Moon Daoist and Fan Qinghui to discuss.

“Daoist Shouren is here to collect debts? Is he crazy?” Fan Qinghui exclaimed in shock.

Daoist Tuxing frowned.

“Junior Brother Fan, why would you say that? Paying back debts is a must! If he comes to collect, how can that be crazy?”

“Isn’t he a nice guy? What’s the big deal about owing him some Spirit Stones? I’ve basically forgotten that it was over a hundred years ago. With so many people in debt to him, why pick on me?”

“Junior Brother Fan, you owe him the Spirit Stones!”

“If I owe someone else’s Spirit Stones, it’s fine to pay them back. But I owe Daoist Shouren’s Spirit Stones. If others don’t pay him back and I do, what difference does that make to losing the Spirit Stones?”