Chapter 662: 628: Zheng Hao's Dilemma

Chapter 662: Chapter 628: Zheng Hao’s Dilemma

“Danger?” He Zhenghao was mildly taken aback.

He then dismissed the notion, laughing it off, “Xin-xin, you’re overthinking! As acting head of the Misthaven Sea Governance, I stay inside the Governance Hall all day and never travel. What danger could there be?”

“It’s true!” Seeing her father’s disbelief, He XinXin stomped her foot in frustration.

She moved closer and whispered, “Dad, you don’t know. The Foundation Establishment Strange Object I cultivated from birth is named [Taoist Script Compass]. The Cultivation Techniques I practice were specifically sought by my mother for me. It’s called the [Taoist Sky Net]…”

After listening to his daughter’s explanations, He Zhenghao gasped in surprise.

Previously, he thought he was doing quite well as surging ahead and earning significant contributions under the Emissary. He could’ve arguably been considered something of a high-ranking official.

However, compared to those profound cultivator families like the Heng family of Tianyu Province, he fell far short.

At the very least, the concept of having a custom-designed Cultivation Technique was far beyond his current capabilities.

With this in mind, He Zhenghao couldn’t help but feel a hint of bitterness.

“It’s really dangerous, dad. You should come with me.” He XinXin, standing before He Zhenghao, projected her message again, ending with the same alarming result. She couldn’t help but urge him again.

Seeing his daughter’s serious demeanor, He Zhenghao began to waver.

“Impossible, how could there be life-threatening dangers inside Misthaven City? Lately, I’ve been behaving and haven’t done anything that could anger the Emissary.” He Zhenghao thought about it and was filled with confusion, furrowing his brows.

“Could it be that the Five Elders Organization is rehashing their old tricks and are planning a surprise attack on Misthaven Elysian City?” All of a sudden, He Zhenghao remembered past events in Misthaven Sea and couldn’t help but exclaim.

“No way… We just held a friendly exchange event, right?” He was a bit hesitant.

He paced around the room, his expression filled with discomfort and unease.

He XinXin, watching her father waver without making a decisive action, was inevitably a little anxious.

In contrast, He Zhenghao’s response created in her a significant gap from her anticipation that “once forecasting was done, he’d immediately give everything up and follow her back to Tianyu Province”. The young lady was a bit flustered and blamed her father for not trusting her.

He Zhenghao didn’t notice the subtle change in his daughter’s mood, and continued to hesitate.

It wasn’t that he didn’t trust his daughter. He, who had personally experienced various events in the past, was thoroughly aware of the might of the Heng family in Tianyu Province. As for the [Taoist Sky Net] crafted for He XinXin, it seemed quite extraordinary.

But, he, He Zhenghao, had transformed from a downtrodden Island Guard to an influential figure in Misthaven Sea, with countless cultivators vying to please him…

All of these things were hard to come by. How could he simply give them up based on his daughter’s words?

Moreover, his foundation was in Misthaven Sea. Without the network of relationships he painstakingly built here, he would be nothing.

Even if he returned to Tianyu Province, what then?

A Golden Core Cultivator, so common as to be utterly unexceptional — he wouldn’t even qualify to be a guard for the Heng family.

Would he still have the face to meet Heng Ruoshui?

…

Gradually sorting out his thoughts, He Zhenghao made up his mind.

His eyes shifted, and he smiled broadly, “Xin-xin…”

He XinXin glared at He Zhenghao with an irritated look.

He Zhenghao was slightly embarrassed, but still said seriously, “I know you care about me, and I recognize your exceptional Technique. However, the Art of Deduction is still ultimately just an art of possibilities.”

“It reveals only potential outcomes for the future, whether or not it will inevitably occur…”

“I believe that even Immortal Sovereign wouldn’t guarantee it.”

Upon hearing this, He XinXin was slightly irked, yet she didn’t know how to refute his points.

Then, He Zhenghao continued, “Moreover, speaking of the Art of Deduction, Emissary Li Fan, who is a monk of the Ancient Heavenly Machine Sect and my direct supervisor, is definitely superior to you!”

“He’s truly astonishing and unparalleled! I am a confidant of the Emissary, if something dangerous were to happen, he would definitely warn me, wouldn’t he?”

Upon hearing that, He XinXin’s eyes widened, “Heavenly Machine Sect’s Li Fan?”

She had heard of Li Fan. He had accurately predicted several major incidents about to occur in the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals, something she was unable to do.

Could it be, had she made a mistake in her calculations? For a moment, He XinXin also seemed uncertain.

Seeing this working, He Zhenghao immediately kept pouring it on.

“If you’re still uneasy, I’ll personally ask the Emissary in front of you.”

Saying this, He Zhenghao took out the Soul Partition Jade Scroll that Li Fan had left behind and summoned him.

In no time, Li Fan’s figure appeared overhead in the room.

“You required my assistance?” Li Fan’s face was expressionless as he spoke.

At the same time, he casually glanced towards He XinXin standing to the side.

The young girl was braver, holding Li Fan’s gaze without flinching.

On the other hand, He Zhenghao seemed submissive, lower his head to explain.

“Honored sir, may I ask whether any unforeseen events are about to take place in Misthaven Sea.” After a round of explanations, full of anticipation, he cast his eyes on Li Fan.

A moment of silence hung in the room.

In Li Fan’s hand, the [Cosmic Dice of Fate] seemed to spin perpetually.

“Taoist Script Compass? The Heng family of Tianyu truly lives up to their reputation.”

“Your daughter is tremendously talented, and will no doubt achieve greatness someday.”

A moment later, Li Fan didn’t directly answer He Zhenghao’s question, but instead turned to He XinXin with a hint of admiration.

He Zhenghao shivered, not expecting that the Emissary could deduce the truth about his daughter with just a glance.

And He XinXin was completely stunned, her mouth slightly agape.

“Emissary’s kind words are more than I deserve…” He Zhenghao replied repeatedly.

“The young are to be feared indeed.” Li Fan merely shook his head. It seemed he was sighing about something, displaying a sense of nostalgia.

With these words, he pointed toward He XinXin’s forehead.

“Emissary!” He Zhenghao’s face changed slightly, but soon he realized that Li Fan meant no harm and was transmitting some knowledge to his daughter. Thus, he felt somewhat relieved.

After a while, the golden light dissipated, and He XinXin regained her senses.

She examined the new knowledge that suddenly appeared in her Spirit Consciousness.

“The Subtle Heavenly Numerology”, “The Chronicles of a Thousand Mysteries”, “The Theory of the Circulation of Energy”….

Were these the works of the Ancient Heavenly Machine Sect?

And it was a version she had never seen before.

He XinXin’s eyes lit up, and she was elated.

With a radiant smile on her face, she immediately bowed and softly said, “Thank you, Senior.”

“No problem, it’s rare to find a suitable candidate. Besides, it’s not really a precious item.” Li Fan waved his hand.

Then, he turned his gaze back to He Zhenghao.

He Zhenghao’s heart seized up.

“Whether or not a calamity will come upon Misthaven Sea?” Li Fan chuckled subtly.

“Since I am not leaving, He Zhenghao, what are you so afraid of?”