The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 838: Let the Mythical Beast Create a Gap!

No one else was qualified!

Nanli rolled her eyes at him, "Stop showing off, just go."

"Alright!"

Qiu Hai responded, then gave Chi Xun a glare before closing the Nether Sect.

However, he could tell that Nanli was in a good mood.

He could guess it was because she had learned that Siheng was innocent.

Feeling a bit jealous, Qiu Hai remarked, "Master Ancestor, even if it wasn’t Siheng who harmed you, he didn’t stop others from doing so, and that’s not acceptable either!"

Nanli said, "He probably had his reasons. I’ll ask him about it when I see him."

But Yun Jianchu, at this moment, dared not speak. According to their previous bet, she should have left Nanli’s body by now, but she was still just a wisp of a Demon Soul. Where could she go?

Never mind. As long as Nanli didn’t mention it, she would shamelessly stay here for now.

Nanli, of course, knew Yun Jianchu’s thoughts but was too lazy to care at this moment because she had more important matters to attend to.

She needed to set up formation barriers in Jade Wolf City, Seaside City, and Hundred Pass Town!

She had retrieved the Water-Suppressing Pearl, and the people on Penglai Island should have already reacted. She couldn’t afford any delay!

These three towns couldn’t be missed!

When she had set up the formations earlier, she had placed Talismans near these three towns. It was also a stroke of luck that all three were near the Human World, making the connection quite easy.

Qiao Dabao and Elder Chen were already waiting at the designated boundary. When they saw Nanli appear, they sighed in relief.

No matter whether Nanli could retrieve the Water-Suppressing Pearl, the most important thing was that she was safe.

Elder Chen held his breath and asked, "Nanli, did you retrieve the Water-Suppressing Pearl?"

"I did." Nanli nodded.

Elder Chen smiled broadly, "Great! That’s wonderful!"

Nanli opened a crack in the formation to let them pass through.

Uncle De was also happy, "Shall we head to Hundred Pass Town first?"

The floods at Seven Star River were approaching.

Elder Chen looked at him, his expression suddenly serious. "I’m afraid that won’t work. Seaside City urgently needs the Water-Suppressing Pearl. Otherwise, the entire Lower Realm could face disaster!"

Uncle De’s mind went blank. "What disaster? Elder Chen, aren’t you being deceitful? Hundred Pass Town is about to be submerged!"

The waters of Seven Star River had already overflowed!

Elder Chen didn’t hide anything and said, "Seaside City faces a beast tide every year on September 15th, and it causes great suffering for both cultivators and commoners alike."

This triggered some memories in the others.

Although they weren’t as old, there were some records in the classics.

Nanli’s memory hadn’t fully recovered, and she furrowed her brows, "So, the Water-Suppressing Pearl is used in Seaside City to suppress the beast tide?"

"Exactly," Elder Chen nodded. "It was the compassion of an immortal who couldn’t bear to see the people suffering at the hands of the mythical beasts. He fell and transformed into the Water-Suppressing Pearl, entrusting it to Seaside City’s lord to keep the beast tide at bay."

Uncle De was confused. "But... Seaside City has lent the Water-Suppressing Pearl to Hundred Pass Town before to avert disaster. Why can’t it work this time?"

"That’s because the Water-Suppressing Pearl was always kept in the East Ocean. Even if it left for a few days, the mythical beasts wouldn’t awaken. But now, the Pearl has been away from East Ocean for too long. I contacted the city lord earlier, and the waves in the East Ocean are stirring. It seems the mythical beasts are about to awaken!"

Elder Chen then turned to Nanli.

"The Water-Suppressing Pearl must be returned to Seaside City immediately. If not, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Qiao Dabao quickly added, "Then we must act without delay!"

If the beast tide struck, they wouldn’t be able to stop it with their current cultivation.

Uncle De mumbled in despair, "It’s over. Hundred Pass Town... is really finished..."

Nanli said, "Don’t worry. With my current abilities, I can create a barrier to block the water for Hundred Pass Town."

Uncle De, suddenly filled with hope, shook his head in disbelief, "Really... really?"

Today was the 15th of September!

"I’ll first take the Water-Suppressing Pearl back to Seaside City, then head to Hundred Pass Town." Nanli said. "You all should return via sword and be careful. Don’t be careless."

Elder Chen had no objections. After all, the Water-Suppressing Pearl was so crucial that with his meager cultivation, he didn’t dare to carry it. It was best that Nanli took it there.

Nanli used Nether Sect to move, and they each went their separate ways. Soon, they dispersed.

When Nanli arrived at Seaside City, Yuan Zhenhai was startled to see her suddenly appear.

Nanli handed the Water-Suppressing Pearl directly to him.

Yuan Zhenhai stared at the Water-Suppressing Pearl in a daze.

"What are you doing? Take it!" Nanli said. "Isn’t there a beast tide coming?"

"Right, right!" Yuan Zhenhai was so excited that his eyes reddened, looking at Nanli as if unsure how to thank her.

He had noticed the strange activity in East Ocean recently and quickly checked the records, realizing the importance of the Water-Suppressing Pearl.

This was something that had been guarded by the city lords for generations.

But Yuan Zhenxian, the previous city lord, didn’t care about the lives of the people and sent the Water-Suppressing Pearl as a tribute!

He led Nanli to an underground chamber, where there was a pool with flowing seawater.

Even though it was a small pool, it still had quite a few waves.

Yuan Zhenhai quickly placed the Water-Suppressing Pearl into the pool. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

The Water-Suppressing Pearl was truly made to suppress the East Ocean. Once it touched the water, it radiated a bright glow that illuminated the entire pool.

The waves immediately ceased.

Yuan Zhenhai let out a huge sigh of relief, "That was close! If not, the beast tide would definitely have come tonight!"

Nanli observed the Water-Suppressing Pearl for a moment, "No wonder Elder Chen said it couldn’t be borrowed right now. The waves under the water haven’t completely settled."

"Yes," Yuan Zhenhai nodded. "The Water-Suppressing Pearl must stay here for at least ten years without being moved to keep the mythical beasts in East Ocean in a deep sleep."

Nanli then placed a formation on the Water-Suppressing Pearl to prevent it from being moved by anyone with ill intent in the future.

"Thank you," Yuan Zhenhai said, his throat tightening. "Nanli, I don’t know how to repay the great favor you’ve done for Seaside City."

In the dimly lit chamber, Nanli appeared to him like a star, shining brilliantly.

It had only been a month since they last met, but he could see that Nanli had changed somehow.

Now, he felt even more distant from her.

"Stop being so sentimental. I need to go to Hundred Pass Town. I’m leaving now."

Nanli said as she left, summoning Nether Sect.

"Wait..." Yuan Zhenhai stretched out his hand.

But she had already vanished without a trace.

Only he remained in the chamber, feeling an emptiness in his heart.

He now understood fully that he would never be able to catch up with Nanli’s pace.

At that moment,

Above East Ocean,

Qingwu and Yan Hu met up. When they saw that the formations had already been set up in the towns, they were furious.

This Nanli was too quick!

They hadn’t even had the chance to strike!

"Is it just going to end like this?" Qingwu asked, his face black with rage.

Yan Hu squinted his eyes and coldly replied, "Father, East Ocean hasn’t had the Water-Suppressing Pearl suppressing it for years. If we use a spell to awaken the mythical beasts now, it should create a gap for us to break through."