After My Favorability Level Is Up to the Top

Chapter 200 - Martial Emperor(1)

Qingfu operated the library's mechanism, and as it activated, Guo Fan and Hee Mengyao swiftly returned to their original positions.

“How is it?” Dong Yuan approached and asked, “Miss Mengyao, are you confident in locating the book collection room where the Purification Scripture is kept?”

The others also showed signs of urgency in their eyes. Being here meant they were only a step away from the Martial Sovereign's inheritance. Now that the mission target was within reach, they had been patiently waiting, but their true desires were now apparent.

After all, they had accepted the mission from the Soul Haunt Ship with a clear goal. If they couldn't acquire the items required for the mission, they would be compensated by the Soul Haunt Ship, and the risks they had taken would be for nothing. No one would accept that.

Moreover, the Soul Haunt Ship had demoted Zi Qian, and there were corresponding penalties. This was essentially reimbursement.

Not only would they gain nothing from this trip, but they would also receive a refund, which was essentially free money.

It was no wonder their desire for the mission was greater than others. They could tell just by looking that Guo Fan was not an ordinary person. They had little interest or desire to communicate with him.

He was not like Dong Yuan, who aimed to make friends.

It was reasonable to befriend people like Dong Yuan and Pann Xiaoying, as they had sects backing them. They could afford to fail one or two missions, but others were not in the same position. They were all sectless cultivators without a sect to rely on.

When working for the Soul Haunt Ship, there were only two possibilities. One was that they had some abilities but no connections, often low-status cultivators, either sect disciples or sectless. The second possibility was that Si Mi and Su Ju, the two young foxes, were training and using the Soul Haunt Ship as a springboard to earn some extra income.

The first type comprised the majority, but there were still differences in their levels.

The middle and lower classes were the main force, just like the people here. They couldn't afford to lose anything.

Now, as they got closer to the location of the Purification Scripture, everyone knew that… As agreed upon initially, both sides would cooperate temporarily during the exploration. However, once they finally saw the Purification Scripture, this cooperation would end.

It was only a matter of time before they turned against each other. Now, many could no longer hide their true feelings.

However, as the temporary leader of the team, Dong Yuan's current attitude was clearly biased towards Guo Fan and his group, which was in his own interest. This caused dissatisfaction among many, fearing future conflicts.

For those with connections, not completing the mission wasn't crucial as they could still earn money. But for those without, failing the mission meant they couldn't survive. Under such circumstances, conflicts of interest between the two parties were inevitable.

There would eventually be a final claim to the Martial Emperor's legacy.

At that time, a victor would need to be determined.

Everyone's expressions varied. Guo Fan was well aware and observed his surroundings. It was common to encounter a few odd individuals, especially now.

He said calmly, “Miss Mengyao possesses a secret technique somewhat related to this Martial Emperor. She noticed something unusual earlier but was too timid to speak out. She is only willing to share it with me and lead us to the strange place. Let's all go together.”

As for the secret technique, it likely included parts that couldn't be disclosed…

Dong Yuan nodded and said, “What do you all think? It seems we are nearing our final goal, but this top-secret place likely has formations or other guardians. If we can't overcome them and get injured, those who are overweight can rest here for a while. We'll discuss it upon our return. According to the Soul Haunt Ship's rules, if you participate midway, you can use the Shadow Stone to record it. It will count towards our contribution points, but the amount will be reduced accordingly.”

After all, the Soul Haunt Ship was not a genuinely evil sect, even though they operated in a grey area. They still considered fairness and reason, which is why they established this rule. They did not encourage everyone to use unscrupulous methods to complete missions or monopolize the rewards. Acts like killing everyone and then taking all the rewards were not supported.

Indeed, two of them stepped back. Despite their reluctance, they looked at their injuries. In the end, they smiled bitterly and resignedly, hoping the others would return safely. They sat down and continued regulating their breathing and healing.

Although there were no Spiritual Energies here, recuperation and healing were not significantly hindered. Martial artists still needed to meditate.

However, the efficiency of such recuperation and healing was very low. It wasn't like a game with the Great Breathing and Blood Regeneration Technique. Moreover, their healing medicine was nearly exhausted. If they pushed themselves too hard, they would likely face death.

Qingfu had to stay here to manage the library, so she had to remain behind.

Guo Fan, concerned for the doll's safety, left the two little foxes, who seemed to get along well with Qingfu, to stay as well.

Yijun and Hammer, being the strongest fighters, had to accompany them, considering they might face the Martial Sovereign in the future.

Although the two little foxes wanted to go along, they obeyed Guo Fan's orders. They said goodbye obediently and tugged at his clothes, asking him to return early, looking like dutiful young wives.

Guo Fan smiled, patted the heads of the two little foxes, and turned to enter one of the library rooms with the others.

Everyone planned to use the movement of the library rooms and rely on Hee Mengyao's “secret technique” to gradually approach and finally locate the Purification Scripture.

“Is that the place?”

Guo Fan asked, narrowing his eyes as he looked at a small room approaching in the distance. This area was very high and well hidden within the complex Sutra Library.

From the outside, there was nothing special about it. This library room looked no different from the others, indistinguishable on the surface.

Hee Mengyao nodded and pressed her chest, saying softly, “It is there. I feel it strongly.”

Dong Yuan warned from behind, “Be careful.”

When they reached the place, everyone entered the book collection room cautiously, not daring to make any sudden moves.

Only then did Guo Fan notice something different about this place.

Unlike other book collection rooms that resembled libraries with neatly arranged bookshelves and many books, this room had a book table, several chairs, and some puppet parts scattered on the floor, indicating the presence of a Puppet Master's work.

It exuded a sense of life.

This place felt lived-in, unlike the other rooms, which were purely for book storage.

“Sou!”

Suddenly, one of the people following behind Dong Yuan dashed forward like the wind, reaching out for a very conspicuous book on the desk.