Free Web NovelChapter 1901: Chapter 1886: Plunder Paranoia
"Where are the people of the Fire Stone Tribe?" Ye Zhen looked at the empty Fire Stone Tribe with a face full of surprise.
Embarrassment flashed across Wuy Youu’s face. "Divine Envoy Ye, it’s like this: you’re rushing to provide disaster relief, aren’t you? We feared the Sha Clan people might affect your speed, might disturb you, so we evacuated them early to let you focus on disaster relief."
"Afraid I might be disturbed, so I can focus on disaster relief?"
"Haha, Priest Wuy is truly skilled with words." Ye Zhen’s lips carried a faint sense of sarcasm.
It’s not about fearing Ye Zhen would be disturbed; it’s about fearing that Ye Zhen’s miraculous means would be seen by this tribe’s Sha Clan people. At such times of great disaster, Ye Zhen showing miracles would certainly turn the majority of this tribe into fanatics.
They are worried that this tribe’s Sha Clan people will become loyal followers of Divine Envoy Ye, losing control over the tribe, fearing the tribe will fall under Ye Zhen’s control.
The embarrassment on Wuy Youu’s face grew stronger, responding only with an exceedingly awkward smile.
"If I guessed correctly, this arrangement should be by Priest Xiao Ze?" Ye Zhen said to Wuy Youu.
Wuy Youu’s face expressed more helplessness alongside the embarrassment. "Uh...I hope Divine Envoy Ye understands, I’m just following orders here."
"Don’t worry, I won’t trouble Priest Wuy. Relief is the priority. However, before relief efforts commence, I have a reminder for Priest Wuy." Ye Zhen said.
"Please speak, Divine Envoy Ye." Ye Zhen’s calm demeanor offered Wuy Youu a breath of relief.
If this matter turned contentious, regardless of whether Ye Zhen took it to Grand Priest Nahar or refused to perform the divine arts for relief out of spite, ultimately the losses would fall on Wuy Youu’s power.
It’s something Wuy Youu was unwilling to see happen, as he was already prepared for worse outcomes, considering compensating Ye Zhen with treasures should Ye Zhen make a fuss over this.
However, Wuy Youu never anticipated Ye Zhen’s apparent indifference.
"Regarding All Living Beings’ Will Power, I wonder if Priest Wuy is lacking it?" Ye Zhen asked.
"Yes, lacking!"
"Naturally lacking, very lacking. All Living Beings’ Will Power is just one of those things nobody has enough of, it’s very scarce, endlessly needed..."
Halfway through the words, Wuy Youu paused, looking warily and troubled at Ye Zhen.
He vaguely understood Ye Zhen’s intent.
If Ye Zhen performed divine arts in front of all the Sha Clan people, he’d naturally reap quite a bit of All Living Beings’ Will Power. Asking if he lacks it might be persuading him to bring the evacuated Sha Clan people of the Fire Stone Tribe back.
But once again, Wuy Youu misjudged Ye Zhen’s intentions.
"Believe that after I perform the divine arts to grow the Yidongqing Divine Tree and we depart, when the Sha Clan people return, Priest Wuy should be able to obtain some of the All Living Beings’ Will Power, right?" Ye Zhen asked.
"This... should be possible..." Wuy Youu’s expression became even more troubled, feeling as if Ye Zhen was asking him to share the spoils.
Though cultivation hadn’t reached the Creation Realm, unable to transfer the All Living Beings’ Will Power, there exists secret techniques.
And Yizhi Temple happens to be among the few possessing such secret techniques.
"Then from now on, Priest Wuy record the amount of All Living Beings’ Will Power you are gaining from now onwards."
Upon hearing this from Ye Zhen, Wuy Youu was even more troubled, certain Ye Zhen intended to take a portion of the increased All Living Beings’ Will Power. Otherwise, why request that he record the growth?
Error-prone and unable to resist Ye Zhen’s demands, Wuy Youu responded with a helpless sigh.
To every Dao Realm Expert or Creation God, losing All Living Beings’ Will Power is akin to losing a part of oneself.
Extremely reluctantly, no one desires it.
Resolved to deviously mislead Ye Zhen if needed, Wuy Youu planned to minimize the reported amount.
After all, only he knows the true amount of increased All Living Beings’ Will Power; no truth would be revealed if he didn’t disclose it.
Then, even if he reported half, Ye Zhen would have to accept it.
Holding this perspective, Wuy Youu’s mind calmed.
In the next instant, the already prepared Yidongqing Divine Tree Seeds flew from Ye Zhen’s fingers, and as soon as they landed on the ground, they seemed to sprout and root frantically.
The sight was akin to innumerable green worms wriggling on the ground.
Ye Zhen induced the rapid growth of Yidongqing Divine Trees, and in just a quarter-hour, these trees bloomed with buds.
While inducing the Yidongqing Divine Trees was relatively laborless, managing the root tumors weaving underground waterways proved strenuous for Ye Zhen.
With the guidance and control assistance from the Little Demon, Ye Zhen only expended a minimal amount of Divine Soul Power; otherwise, the effort alone could have exhausted him.
From a distance, Temple Guardians Zhang Yide and Qinglian kept an intrigued gaze on Ye Zhen.
They had prepared Shadow Capture Jade Slips as instructed by Priest Xiao, to preserve any unreasonable refusal or tantrum Ye Zhen might throw over the absence of Sha Clan in the tribe.
Prepared not only to capture these scenes but also curious to witness the supposedly despicable and sly real demeanor of Divine Envoy Ye as described by their Priest Xiao.
However, amidst their anticipation, nothing occurred.
The supposedly sly and cunning Divine Envoy Ye didn’t cause a scene; instead, he started the relief efforts without complaint.
In truth, the miracle-like methods are quite different seen firsthand compared to hearing about them.
The rapid multitudes of Yidongqing Divine Trees blooming within half a quarter-hour left even Dao Realm Experts Zhang Yide and Qinglian astonished.
"Divine Envoy Ye, this Jade Bottle of Golden Lotus Jade Essence contains around thirty-six drops; it should suffice for a while."
Perhaps feeling a sense of guilt, Wuy Youu’s preparation in this regard was thorough.
Simultaneously, Huang Tuo having already brewed a pot of Sand Sea Golden Lotus Tea handed it to Ye Zhen. "Master, have a few cups to replenish your Primordial Energy."
Ye Zhen chuckled, treated like a national treasure.
After sipping the tea, Ye Zhen turned to Wuy Youu, saying, "Let’s move to the next tribe."
In a matter of moments, Qinglian once more carried Ye Zhen into the sky.
A quarter-hour later, ahead of receiving the call, the evacuated Sha Clan people from the Fire Stone Tribe returned to the clan, full of enthusiasm.
Upon discovering that the previously lifeless tribe gathering area was now fully bloomed with Yidongqing Divine Tree Flowers.
Members of the Sha Clan immediately bowed down, shedding tears while kissing the ground, shouting the sacred name of the Yizhi Sand Sea Sky God.
Before long, they rushed toward the Temple at the heart of their Fire Stone Tribe.
Kneeling in rows, with fervent devotion, they worshiped the three statues within: Yizhi Sand Sea Sky God, Grand Priest Nahar, and Sand Sea God Wuy Youu.
Simultaneously, Wuy Youu—having just reached the next tribe with Ye Zhen—experienced a jolt of joy spreading through his eyes.
Within the Wish Power Pool of his Dao Palace, the All Living Beings’ Will Power was growing rapidly.
"It seems Priest Xiao’s idea was indeed wise."
While secretly admiring Priest Xiao’s decision, a sense of regret emerged knowing he’d have to share some of this increased All Living Beings’ Will Power.
Undoubtedly, with the second tribe Ye Zhen relieved with Wuy Youu, it was equally empty.
The Sha Clan people of the tribe had long received Wuy Youu’s orders and evacuated.
Ye Zhen said nothing more, simply exercised the Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique to foster the growth of Yidongqing Divine Trees.
However, after the induction, Ye Zhen turned to Wuy Youu, "I have a small notion, Priest Wuy. I hope you can understand and cooperate."
"What notion?" Wuy Youu’s face combined vigilance and pain, convinced Ye Zhen was about to set terms and discuss division.
