Rebirth of the Innkeeper's Wife: She's Not to Be Messed With

Chapter 74 Treasure

Just then, Wen Xingyu called out "Sister Yuechu" several times, but Huan Yuechu, who was lost in thought, did not respond.

Seeing this, Wen Xingyu anxiously reached out and gently patted Huan Yuechu's shoulder.

Startled by the slap, Huan Yuechu snapped back to reality, looking at Wen Xingyu with a blank expression, and asked, "Huh... what did you just say?"

"Nothing? Sister Yuechu, why did you suddenly think of asking this question?" Wen Xingyu looked at Huan Yuechu with a puzzled expression, her eyes filled with curiosity and confusion.

She stopped what she was doing and stared straight at Huan Yuechu, as if trying to find some clues from her expression or words.

Huan Yuechu smiled slightly, shook her head gently, and said, "It's nothing, I was just asking casually. Don't worry about it, just continue with your own business!" After saying that, I waved to Wen Xingyu, then turned and slowly left.

However, in that instant of turning around, Huan Yuechu had already made a decision in her heart—she would personally explore what secrets were hidden behind the matter that had raised her questions.

Although things seemed calm on the surface, my keen intuition told me that there must be some unknown inside story.

How exactly can we find this mysterious and unpredictable sect?

Huan Yuechu stood there, her brows furrowed, racking her brains for all possible clues and methods.

But she was still clueless, and just when she was feeling extremely frustrated, a voice suddenly came from beside her: "Master, why don't you go ask Wu Lai? Maybe he has a good idea!"

Upon hearing this, Huan Yuechu's previously dull eyes instantly lit up, shining as brightly as the twinkling stars in the night sky.

Yes, how could I have forgotten about Wu Lai! Don't be fooled by Wu Lai's seemingly indifferent attitude towards everyone; he's been in this world for so long, he definitely knows more than I do.

Thinking of this, Huan Yuechu's heart rekindled with hope, and she couldn't wait to summon Wu Lai. A cloud of blue smoke gradually condensed into a human shape.

He asked lazily, "You haven't contacted me for so long, I can tell you need something from me."

Huan Yuechu said unhurriedly, "Wu Lai, I want to find out where that mysterious sect is located. Do you have a way to do that?"

Wu Lai's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile, like a cunning little fox.

He snorted lightly, "Hmph! This world is vast and boundless, but there is no place that can escape my discerning eyes. If I want to find it, I will definitely be able to find it."

However, at that moment, his tone suddenly changed, becoming somewhat playful, "But... why should I help you for no reason?"

Upon hearing this, my heart sank. Just as I expected, there's no such thing as a free lunch.

So I asked without hesitation, "Speak, what are your conditions?"

Wu Lai blinked, revealing a greedy look, and said with a grin, "Hehe, it's not that hard, I just want a super deluxe snack gift pack."

Although this request sounds a bit ridiculous, the situation is urgent right now, and I can't worry about that now.

“Okay, I promise you. Now you can tell me!” I said eagerly, my gaze fixed on the other person, as if trying to see through their appearance to the truth hidden behind it.

Wu Lai hesitated for a moment, then asked with a hint of doubt, "Sure. But before that, I have a question: why are you so interested in the matter of the man in black robes?"

"Because they've been very active lately and their behavior has been strange, they've caused us a lot of trouble. So I have to find out who they are and what their purpose is," I explained with a serious expression.

Wu Lai nodded slightly, indicating that she understood his concerns.

I had a sudden inspiration and decided to test whether Wu Lai knew anything about it. "Wu Lai, nothing you just said can escape your keen eyes. Do you know the headquarters of the black-robed men?"

Wu Lai touched his nose and said embarrassedly, "To be honest, I don't really know the location of the black-robed men's headquarters. They seem to have appeared out of thin air, which is baffling. I originally thought I knew every corner and every force inside and out, but this time it's completely beyond my comprehension."

Suddenly, Wu Lai changed the subject, as if she had just remembered something, and quickly reminded him, "As far as I know, the sect you're looking for isn't an ordinary place."

"It must be surrounded by all sorts of dangerous restrictions and traps, and there might even be incredibly powerful guardians protecting it from the shadows. Are you sure you want to go?"

Huan Yuechu said firmly, "No matter how dangerous it is, I must find out the truth."

Seeing this, Wu Lai stopped trying to persuade him and made a few gestures in the air with his hands. A map that was shimmering with light appeared.

"Following this map will get you to the vicinity of that sect, but the closer you get, the more careful you need to be."

After carefully memorizing the map route, Huan Yuechu embarked on her journey.

Along the way, she encountered several small-scale array attacks, but she managed to overcome them all with her own abilities.

Finally, after several days of trekking, we arrived at a valley shrouded in mist, its entrance exuding a mysterious and oppressive atmosphere.

Huan Yuechu took a deep breath and stepped into the valley without hesitation.

As soon as they approached the mountain gate, they were blocked by a powerful force.

Just as he was about to force his way through, the young man he had seen that day reappeared.

"You're really persistent," the man sighed.

"Why are you attacking mortals?" Huan Yuechu questioned.

After a moment of silence, the man said, "We didn't mean to hurt her. We just wanted to use her to lure out something, but we didn't expect you to ruin our plan."

"What is it?" Huan Yuechu pressed.

"This is none of your business. Leave. If you persist, don't blame me for being impolite." The man's expression turned icy.

Huan Yuechu refused to back down, clenching her fists, and a great battle seemed about to break out.

Huan Yuechu sneered, "Trying to get rid of me? Not so easy. You'd better tell me clearly today what exactly you want to do?"

A flash of annoyance crossed the man's eyes. He raised his hand and sent a burst of spiritual energy rushing toward Huan Yuechu.

Huan Yuechu dodged to the side and quickly counterattacked, unleashing a beam of light that pierced the man.

The man's figure flashed and disappeared, then reappeared behind Huan Yuechu, unleashing a powerful burst of air with his palms.

Huan Yuechu rolled forward to steady herself and said, "It seems you're nothing special after all."

The man's face darkened. "You forced me to do this."

He formed a hand seal, and the surrounding clouds and mist rapidly gathered, forming a huge vortex.

Huan Yuechu felt as if her body was bound by invisible ropes, making it difficult for her to move.

Just as Huan Yuechu was struggling, a burst of spiritual light suddenly erupted from her body, and the binding force instantly dissipated.

The man was shocked upon seeing this, exclaiming, "Who are you? Why do you possess such a treasure within your body?"