Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 1000 - 1000 986 Another Truth

Chapter 1000: Chapter 986: Another Truth Chapter 1000: Chapter 986: Another Truth Qi Xue knew that Yan’er had never shared a bed with any other boy, and just staying alone in a room like that, anything could happen, especially with Yan’er still drinking alcohol—I was really a bit worried.

But Nangong Yan had her own plans.

“Are you going to Sacred Spirit Island?” It was somewhat knowingly asking the question. The young man opposite her had a somewhat clever look; I hadn’t taken a close look just now, but now he sat right across from me. Even though the firelight was dim, it couldn’t hide his high, aquiline nose and well-proportioned face. His eyes, like those of a pretty boy, were quite charming.

“Aren’t all the people on this ship going to Sacred Spirit Island?”

“They go to Sacred Spirit Island for the Sacred Spirit Stone, but I’m afraid it will all turn out to be a dream in the end.”

“Is that so? But they still choose to go.”

“You’re not going there for the Sacred Spirit Stone, are you?” At that time, it was rumored that the key to unlocking the Sacred Spirit Stone was missing, and everyone wanted to find it.

“I heard that the previous Sect Leader’s daughter, Ou Yueyue, was very beautiful, with a beauty that could overthrow cities and states. I don’t know if it’s true or not, but I wanted to see for myself.” Of course, Ye Chen was talking nonsense.

Qi Xue was stunned; this guy really wasn’t a good sort, she thought, pushing Yan’er to be careful.

Ye Chen then said, “She’s about to be beheaded. If you miss this chance, you probably won’t get to see such a face of overwhelming beauty ever again.”

Nangong Yan sneered coldly, “It seems like you’re quite a sentimental man. How rare.”

“Hey, they do their thing, I watch mine.”

Qi Xue had not expected that this guy could be so blunt and completely lacking in subtlety.

“What about you two? I don’t think you look like porters—no porter would be as weak as you are.”

“Alas, we’re just going to watch the excitement,” Nangong Yan casually said.

“You’re not going to watch their new Sect Leader, are you? I heard that their new Sect Leader is also a rare beauty.”

“Pah… that kind of trash, the gods must have been blind to give him such looks,” Nangong Yan obviously got rather angry.

“You seem to dislike this person. I’ve heard he’s extraordinarily talented. Before his time, the Sacred Spirit Sect wasn’t as grand as it is now, but it’s precisely because of him that the sect has become one of the most notable among the thirty-six islands.”

“That’s just a hypocrite pretending to be something he’s not, thinking nobody knows. He’s just deceiving all of you ignorant people.”

After hearing this, Ye Chen showed some interest and asked with a smile, “What do you mean by that? Could it be that everything I’ve heard was false?”

“Indeed his methods are extremely fierce and merciless; he’s not a good person.”

“Not a good person? I can’t believe that. I’ve heard he rid the people of numerous pirates and demons.”

“It’s all an act. Those demons were let loose by him, and then he would capture them again. In fact, everything is false. The so-called pirates were also staged by him.”

“How could you possibly know this?”

“Of course, I have my sources. You’re all too naive, too easily deceived by his tricks.”

After listening, Ye Chen paused for a moment before saying, “So you’re saying he’s a bad egg?”

“He’s much worse than just a bad egg. He’s rotten to the core. To achieve his goals, he’ll do anything, not sparing even his own master or fellow disciples.” As she spoke, Nangong Yan, clearly moved, forgot to remain calm and composed.

“Really! I can’t believe it. He wouldn’t even spare his own master and fellow disciples! Wasn’t it Ouyang Yue who, in order to be with Si Nanyu, killed her foster father, only for the Eldest Senior Brother, Qiandu Xiang, to find out too late, despite his master still being murdered.”

“That’s all propaganda spread by Qiandu Xiang himself. Only you blind people would believe such nonsense,” Nangong Yan was getting angrier and angrier.

“You seem very angry, but I haven’t provoked you, right? There’s no need to say I’m blind.”

“I just think that you’re too foolish, so easily duped by a few words from someone else.”

“So what is the true version of the story?” This was naturally the topic Ye Chen was most interested in. It seemed this girl knew quite a lot. If I wanted to understand what was really going on, I needed to have a proper talk with her.

“The true version of the story is that Qiandu Xiang is dark-hearted and sought the Sect Leader position, but the previous Sect Leader discovered this and knew he was untrustworthy and a very dark person. He wanted to pass the Sect Leader position to Si Nanyu. However, he made a slight slip, and Qiandu Xiang, having arranged for his own people to stay close, got wind of the news beforehand and took drastic measures, killing Ke Yizhu ruthlessly.”

Nangong Yan continued, “And he even framed Si Nanyu and Ouyang Yue for it. He thinks his trickery can deceive everyone under the heavens, but only fools like you can be duped by him.”

“It sounds like you’re quite familiar with this affair.”

How could Nangong Yan not be familiar with it? She was, after all, Ouyang Yue’s close friend and they exchanged letters often. Ouyang Yue confided everything to her, so she certainly knew it all.

With a faint smile, Nangong Yan said, “Qiandu Xiang’s little tricks might fool those of you who take rumors for truth, but he couldn’t fool me.”

Ye Chen gave a slight smile and raised his glass. It seemed this girl knew quite a lot indeed. Bumping into her might just allow him to clarify the entire affair.

“Now, Qiandu Xiang has taken control of the Sacred Spirit Sect. He’s killed those who aren’t his people and spreads the word that he’s a good person because those who dared to say otherwise have all been killed. Who else would dare to say he’s not a good person now?” As she spoke, Nangong Yan drank a cup.

“So the key is in Si Nanyu’s hands?” At the beginning, Ye Chen had suspected that Ouyang Yue would kill her foster father. Even the most foolish of girls wouldn’t go to such extents, especially after hearing from those workers that Ouyang Yue and her foster father, Ke Yizhu, had a very close relationship and that he doted on her immensely.

“How did you know the key is in Si Nanyu’s hands?” Nangong Yan asked, somewhat surprised.

“Actually, it’s not hard. Qiandu Xiang only needed a single sword strike to kill Ouyang Yue, but he chose to do it on the twenty-first day, clearly to lure out Si Nanyu. His purpose was to make Si Nanyu hand over the key,” he thought to himself. If Qiandu Xiang had any sibling-like affection for Ouyang Yue, he wouldn’t have done that. This was the only explanation.

“Not too shabby, it seems you’re not that dumb.”

“Of course not.” Ye Chen then asked, “Is the map also in Si Nanyu’s possession?”

“Why should I tell you any of this?” At this moment, Nangong Yan became wary again, realizing she had already told him too much.

“Heh heh, don’t worry, we’re all good people here.”

“Everyone says Qiandu Xiang is a good person, and he even claims he is one himself,” Nangong Yan said, suddenly on guard.

“I don’t harbor ambitions like Qiandu Xiang.”

“Heh heh, that’s what you say, but who knows, nowadays who doesn’t want the Sacred Spirit Stone.”

“Hey, don’t get so agitated, I believe that justice will always triumph over evil.” Ye Chen poured her another cup of wine.

And Nangong Yan was talking at the most stirring moment, so of course, she didn’t refuse the drink, though she had calmed down considerably from before, she was still somewhat agitated.

“Yan’er.” Qi Xue wanted to properly remind her, so she couldn’t help but push her again.

Nangong Yan smiled and said, “It’s okay.”

“I see many sects coming and going, all heading to Sacred Spirit Island. The situation there must be very complicated,” Ye Chen believed in his own analysis.

“Probably some people don’t want all these people reaching Sacred Spirit Island,” Nangong Yan threw out a comment.

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen shuddered, pondering for a moment before asking, “Are you saying Qiandu Xiang won’t let them reach Sacred Spirit Island?” This girl disliked Qiandu Xiang so much and knew him so well; Ye Chen bravely guessed that this is what she meant.

“Of course, so many people want the Sacred Spirit Stone, and they all go to Sacred Spirit Island. Think about how much power it would take to deal with them all.”

“That being said, isn’t this ship very dangerous?”

“Only now you realize the danger.”

“But you seem to be on this ship too, aren’t you afraid?”

“I know martial arts, I can take care of myself.”

“Well, that’s good, I can also do a bit of this and that.” Ye Chen said deliberately downplaying his skill.

Li Mo laughed upon hearing this.

Just then the tea ran out, so Ye Chen hurriedly had Li Mo refill the pot.

“You seem to know quite a lot about the Sacred Spirit Sect’s affairs.”

“What are you trying to say?”

“Don’t be so guarded, I’m just someone who likes to gossip after meals, I just want to hear more, so I can ramble on when talking to girls.”

Nangong Yan, after hearing his analysis, felt that this guy wasn’t so simple, and regretted telling him everything, She gave a faint smile.

Li Mo, carrying the teapot, walked outside.

“Ah well, this isn’t our business anyway, they can have their quarrels, we can just enjoy ourselves, carefree.” Ye Chen continued pouring the wine and added, “If this boat really does run into trouble, we’ll have to help each other out then.”

“You don’t seem to be someone who’s off to play on Sacred Spirit Island.”

“I don’t look like it?”

“People heading to Sacred Spirit Island for fun wouldn’t choose this time to go. It’s either something important, or they value money over their lives.”

“Then what do you think I am doing on Sacred Spirit Island?”

“What would someone on this ship skilled in martial arts be doing on Sacred Spirit Island, eh?”

“Trying to snatch the Sacred Spirit Stone, of course.”

“That’s exactly right.”

Ye Chen quickly said, “You’re wrong, I really am just there to watch the excitement, I’d hate to miss such an event.”

“Bullshit, but you thrill-seekers, you all act like you have lives to spare.” Nangong Yan knew very well that many were just going to add to the death toll; after all, there was only one Sacred Spirit Stone, and without significant power, the chance of two people luckily getting their hands on the Sacred Spirit Stone was near impossible.

“Right, regardless of danger and without thinking it through, just set out, indeed seems like having a death wish,” Ye Chen admitted.

Suddenly there was a knock at the door, followed by a voice, “Tea delivery.”