Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 1248 - 1248 1234 Incense Moon Beast

Chapter 1248: Chapter 1234: Incense Moon Beast Chapter 1248: Chapter 1234: Incense Moon Beast The people in front stopped, interrupting the conversation between the two women. Jiu Hu ran over and, seeing that Ye Chen had also arrived, was greatly pleased. With him, their chances of victory had increased, and they absolutely couldn’t let the injured Moon Beast escape.

“It hasn’t escaped, has it?” Ouyang Yue asked.

“Don’t worry, it’s inside the cave. I’ve already sent someone in to confirm,” Jiu Hu replied. After spending several days on this, it would be unacceptable to let the Moon Beast escape now. He added, “We have this place surrounded. It won’t get away.”

“If it escapes, you’ll be responsible,” Ouyang Yue said, putting some pressure on him. It was only reasonable to do so.

“Rest assured.”

Guo Yuyun looked around and saw that indeed they were well-prepared. Roughly two hundred people were scattered about with various weapons, as if awaiting the final command.

Jiu Hu asked, “Yun’er, do we catch it inside the cave, or do we lure it out first?”

The Black Demonic Spirit overheard this and said, “The cave? Don’t joke around. I’ve been inside and looked. It’s not a good place to catch the Moon Beast. The ceiling is covered with dense, jackfruit-like stones. If you really push the Moon Beast into a corner and it turns the flames on you, let’s see if you can handle it. I don’t want to be buried alive there. The passages inside are too narrow. If you don’t value your life, go ahead and try to catch it, but I’m staying outside.”

Jiu Hu nodded slightly and said, “Hmm, indeed, the space inside is limited, and the Moon Beast can breathe fire. If it gets aggravated, it could end in mutual destruction.”

“I reckon dozens of lives would be lost if these brothers tried to catch it inside,” the Black Demonic Spirit added.

Ouyang Yue would never allow such a thing to happen. The idea of losing dozens of disciples’ lives just to capture a Moon Beast was unacceptable. She decisively said, “Then let’s force it out and catch it outside. No need for further deliberation.”

“How do we force it out?” Guo Yuyun asked.

“Use fire,” Jiu Hu said.

The Black Demonic Spirit sneered, “Fire definitely won’t work. The Moon Beast naturally breathes fire. It’s not afraid of fire.”

“Then use smoke,” Jiu Hu said.

“That’s a good idea, we can smoke it out. See who can’t stand it.”

Guo Yuyun confirmed the plan and shouted, “Alright, did everyone hear that? We’re going to use smoke. Hurry up and prepare branches to block those unnecessary holes.”

The Black Demonic Spirit found it amusing and said, “Right, block the holes where the smoke might escape. Make sure they are sealed. And I have some chili peppers here; I think the Moon Beast will especially appreciate what I’ve prepared for it.”

Ouyang Yue quickly gave the orders.

Now they just had to figure out how to catch the Moon Beast once it ran out.

The Black Demonic Spirit loved this kind of thing. He was ecstatic, leaping up and down, even more eager than when seeing a beautiful woman, and insisted on carrying out the task himself.

Jiu Hu brought the map over and, pointing to it, said, “Hmm, right here. We’ll set up here, and at that moment, apply the spell. Ye Chen can assist, how about that?”

Ye Chen looked around.

Jiu Hu and the others also knew about Ye Chen’s incident of possession by flames last time, and they knew even more about Ouyang Yue’s concern for him.

“Of course, if you can capture the Moon Beast without my intervention, I would certainly be very happy.”

Ouyang Yue said, “How effective is your Ninety-nine Returns to One Array? Let me witness it for myself. Don’t say I didn’t give you a chance.”

Jiu Hu was responsible for the Ninety-nine Returns to One Array. After fighting Qiandu Xiang for so many months, the battle had taken a heavy toll on the Sacred Spirit Sect. Many seniors had perished, and it was the younger generation coming forward now. Jiu Hu saw this as an opportunity to really prove himself.

Ye Chen walked towards another direction, estimating that it would take about two hours to drive the Moon Beast out.

Guo Yuyun saw Ye Chen walking towards the small hill and followed him.

Ye Chen had barely spoken this morning, and his expression had been gloomy. She knew it must have been the impact of last night’s events. Ouyang Yue had mentioned that he cried last night.

Guo Yuyun walked over, a bit embarrassed. Ye Chen was sitting on a tree stump in front, not as composed as he seemed. Although his face didn’t show it, he knew he was quite nervous.

All night, he had been thinking about the words Yun’er had spoken. He felt he had wronged her and didn’t know how to face her. How could he bear to continue hurting her?

At breakfast, Yun’er had suggested returning to the Central Plains, and he should have been happy. But he couldn’t feel happy. He knew why – because he couldn’t bear to part with her. He didn’t know when, if ever, they would meet again. Perhaps it would be for life.

“Last night, you must have been scolded,” Guo Yuyun was the first to speak, sitting down beside him. Song Xizhi did not follow. This morning, Yun’er told him she was leaving Sacred Spirit Island to return to the Central Plains. He thought Yun’er should have a proper talk with Ye Chen. Although they had talked last night, that was after drinking, so he didn’t follow. Instead, he stayed to help by Yun’er’s side.

“No.”

“No matter what I said, don’t take it to heart. Have a good life.”

“I actually wish you would curse me out.” Ye Chen said.

“How dare I?” Guo Yuyun continued, “That girl is not bad either, quite magnanimous, and she’s also the owner of Sacred Spirit Island. Of course, I know you wouldn’t care about that, but I feel she’s a good match for you. Although she’s not quite on my level, she’s passable.”

Ye Chen listened and smiled faintly. It seemed she had come to terms with it, not as stifled as she had been a couple days before, which was a good thing.

“Really, carefree, how you are right now, no one can tell what the future holds. Finding someone is not bad at all.”

Is this a farewell? Ye Chen said, “You too, take good care of Song Xizhi. That lad is not bad, not as handsome as me, but he’s passable. But I know he likes you a lot, and he would do anything for you.”

Guo Yuyun laughed foolishly.

Ye Chen also let go and said, “Don’t believe me?”

“It’s not that I don’t believe you.”

“Really, take good care, live a good life.”

Guo Yuyun said, “Of course, I won’t go to ruin.” It seemed saying this could reassure the other person. She then continued, “I won’t give you the opportunity to ridicule me.”

Ye Chen smiled faintly, quite content at heart, but with an inexplicable touch of emotion.

“I will definitely live a better life than you.”

“Of course, you have to live better than me. Someone as annoying as me, once far away, will definitely have a good life.”

“It’s not exactly like that.” Guo Yuyun sighed, as if all the resentment had been spent the night before and she felt much more relaxed today. She said, “You don’t have to worry about me, I’m quite all right now.”

“Hmm. Will you hate me?”

Guo Yuyun countered, “Do you think I should hate you?”

“I don’t know, but I know I can be pretty annoying.”

Guo Yuyun said with a smile, “Only just realizing you’re annoying, huh? Don’t worry, even if I wanted to hate you, I couldn’t. You should understand, the more I hate you, the more it means I care about you, and I’m not foolish enough to waste so much energy hating you. If I have time, I’d rather live my days well.”

Ye Chen felt some comfort in his heart, smiled faintly, at least seeing her positive side put him at ease. He believed she would gradually move on, as long as she didn’t continue drinking, then everything would be fine.

Through the previous day at Yixiang Brothel, Guo Yuyun learned how Ye Chen got through those days. Those girls told her everything he said there while drinking.

“Can I ask you a question?”

Ye Chen said, “Ask away, what can’t you ask?”

Indeed, having already prepared to leave, what couldn’t she ask? She asked, “If there weren’t anything between you and Ouyang Yue, would you be with me?”

The answer was obviously no, but he gave an ambiguously reply, “Maybe.” She couldn’t outright say no, it would be too hurtful. She had only just started to get better, how could he continue to provoke her? He couldn’t do that, but he also couldn’t affirm it, because if he did and one day the truth came out, how would he defend himself?

“Maybe means it’s also possible it wouldn’t be?” Guo Yuyun murmured.

Ye Chen smiled, but said nothing.

Guo Yuyun seemed to understand and said, “I get it, otherwise why would you have kept it from me.”

The two fell into a somber exchange again.

“Can’t you give me a definitive answer and make me happy?”

Ye Chen laughed again.

Smoke began to billow from the cave entrance. Thick smoke continuously poured into the cave. Black Demonic Spirit threw down some red chili peppers, and under the effect of the bellows, the pungent smell of pepper scattered everywhere. It wasn’t only the Moon Beast inside the cave suffering; their eyes were starting to hurt even though they were quite far away and in a relatively open space.

Seeing that a few places hadn’t been completely sealed, Black Demonic Spirit, somewhat displeased, shouted, “Hey, you’re wasting my peppers! Seal it up quickly; it has to be sealed. Otherwise, I’ll throw you into the cave to experience it too.”

A lad nearby said, “Wait a moment, it won’t come charging out, will it?”

“It shouldn’t be that quick.” Black Demonic Spirit felt the lad made a good point. All the other cave entrances had been blocked, so it would definitely try to come out this way. He hurried to move further away. It had not been easy finding a body, and if the Moon Beast got desperate, it would spew out flames. If his handsome face got burned, how would he find a wife then?

Black Demonic Spirit was the most active. He didn’t even need Ouyang Yue’s orders—causing others discomfort was his favorite pastime. Kicking someone when they were down, although somewhat morally questionable, was something he reveled in; it was all part of his upbringing.