Chapter 157: Yue Si's Conjecture

Yue Si's problem was resolved.
The issue of the demon-repelling needle, however, had not been settled.
The only thing You Xiyue had figured out now was that the demon-repelling needle on Song Bai had been given to Wu Lan by Wu Ye.
Moreover, the person she had used to hide her blood bead also deeply concerned You Xiyue; Wu Ye did not seem to have detected the presence of You Xiyue's blood bead on that individual.
The events that transpired in the Void Mystic Hell were simply too shocking.
You Xiyue had underestimated the situation within the Void Mystic Hell. Relying solely on the blood bead was indeed difficult to investigate thoroughly, and it had almost dragged Yue Si down with her.
Yue Si was still in a state of lingering fear.
"Do you still intend to seek revenge in person?" You Xiyue asked.
"I..."
Yue Si knew very well in his heart that with his level of strength, he could not even defeat the giant monsters in the Void Mystic Hell, let alone think about taking revenge on the Demon Ancestor Wu Ye.
Yet, to simply go to reincarnation like this left him feeling endlessly unreconciled.
"Since Wu Ye discovered you and yet did not lay a hand on you, merely placing a mark upon you, it indicates that your cultivation has not yet reached his requirements and you are temporarily safe. However, as for seeking personal revenge, I'm afraid that is impossible in this lifetime."
You Xiyue spoke bluntly.
Yue Si knew this was the truth.
He lowered his head in deep thought for a long time before finally raising it again, saying earnestly, "The demon-repelling needle in your possession still carries dried blood. It must have been used on someone you know and was just recently removed. And the reason you are trying to figure out how to neutralize this demon-repelling needle is obviously because there is still another needle that cannot be removed, which threatens their life. Am I right?"
You Xiyue looked at Yue Si expressionlessly without answering, listening as he continued, "Have you ever considered why this demon-repelling needle was used on your friend? Clearly, this object only has the effect of dispelling, or even directly absorbing, lower-cultivation demons and monsters, yet it has no effect on those powerful monsters. On the contrary, it serves as a medium to transform those powerful immortal cultivators into demons."
At this point, Yue Si stopped and quietly looked back at You Xiyue.
You Xiyue also understood the implication Yue Si was trying to convey.
The reason Song Bai was severely injured and yet not captured by Wu Ye into the Void Mystic Hell, but instead subjected to Wu Ye's scheme of sending the demon-repelling needle to Wu Lan so that she would be tortured under Wu Lan's hands, was naturally not without purpose.
If a person is constantly subjected to psychological torment and harmed by those closest to them, the probability of falling into the demonic path is exceptionally high.
Coupled with the effect of this malevolent demon-repelling needle...
"You mean that if you die, Wu Ye's candidate vessel will become my friend?" You Xiyue voiced the thought in her mind.
Yue Si shrugged. "I suspect Wu Ye's primary goal is likely this. You wouldn't want your friend's life to face even greater threats, would you? Therefore, I think I'd better live a little longer. Once you figure out the ins and outs of the Void Mystic Hell, you can consider whether or not to send me off to reincarnation."
This time, it was You Xiyue's turn to fall silent.
Yue Si's analysis made a lot of sense.
Jing Jiang and Yue Si had both been selected by Wu Ye. According to Jing Jiang, as long as Wu Ye devoured his chosen target, he would not only acquire a youthful body but also inherit the potential abilities of that vessel.
For instance, Jing Jiang foresaw that the person who would kill him was Yue Si.
Yue Si possessed the physique best suited for demonic cultivation.
As for wanting Song Bai's body, it was probably because of that powerful illusionary technique.
Thinking of this, You Xiyue frowned; he seemed to have no preference for gender...
"Then take care of yourself."
You Xiyue finally changed her mind and no longer thought about making Yue Si go to reincarnation anytime soon.
"I know. Didn't you also say that I am temporarily in no danger?"
"Mn."
You Xiyue nodded, recalling the Yunxi Silk to her side.
She tossed a jade slip to Yue Si.
"Find me if anything happens."
"Alright."
Yue Si tucked the jade slip into his money pouch, and when he looked up again, You Xiyue had already vanished.
Just as You Xiyue stepped out of the Demon Realm, she perceived a commotion on Star Island, which she had recently bound to herself.
Probably no one expected that Ye Sheng would somehow arrive at Star Island once again.
When You Xiyue flashed onto Star Island, she saw Fan Lihua and Ye Sheng locking eyes, filled with mutual hostility.
"Cough."
You Xiyue gave a light cough and walked over, drawing the attention of both of them.
"Little Mistress, you're here?"
Fan Lihua ran over in pleasant surprise, then immediately complained, "This fellow isn't one of our family members either. How did he get onto our island again?"
"..."
You Xiyue was also quite puzzled by this.
"How did you get here?"
Logically speaking, this was her natal island. Only those who had a contract with her could activate the contract imprint within their bodies to arrive here.
She had never signed any contract with Ye Sheng.
Ye Sheng had at most sworn an oath of secrecy.
"Hey, didn't expect this, did you? Actually, I didn't either."
Ye Sheng looked thoroughly amused. "I was feeling a bit bored after returning home, so I went to my father's treasure vault again, brought back the painting stained with my blood to my room, and studied it for a long time without seeing any formation. So, I tentatively dropped another drop of blood on it, and the next moment, I was sucked into this place."
"Where is the painting?"
You Xiyue asked.
"The painting is still at my house, of course..."
Ye Sheng looked defensive. "What are you doing? That belongs to my father."
You Xiyue rolled her eyes; she didn't want it anyway. "I'm merely curious and wanted to take a look at why an outsider like you can freely enter my natal island."
"Who are you calling an outsider?" Ye Sheng pouted. "We're already so familiar with each other; saying that is quite hurtful."
You Xiyue was somewhat speechless. Just how familiar could they be? Counting the time she accidentally walked through the iron gate, they had only met twice.
She couldn't be bothered to argue with Ye Sheng about such useless matters.
You Xiyue suddenly thought of the disfigured person carrying the Ye family's master-servant imprint whom she had seen in the Void Mystic Hell, so she asked, "Do you have many people in the Ye family who have bound themselves through a master-servant contract?"
"Master-servant contract? Is a contract like that casually made? Of course there aren't many. But why suddenly ask about this?"
Ye Sheng tilted his head, looking naive and puzzled.
"Are there any missing servants?" You Xiyue asked again.
"Eh?? How did you know my family has a missing servant??"
Ye Sheng grew even more astonished, then let his imagination run wild as he guessed, "Could it be that you captured them?"
You Xiyue truly couldn't help herself and flicked Ye Sheng on the forehead. "Be serious and use your brain. Why would I capture a servant from your family?"
"That's true, but how did you know my family has a missing servant? That servant belongs to my eldest brother, Ye Qian. My eldest brother tried to track him using the bloodline imprint, but lost contact halfway through. Currently, we only know that the person should still be alive."
"Naturally because I saw him, not too long ago."
"You saw him?? Where? How long ago?" Ye Sheng rushed in front of You Xiyue, extremely invested.
"It wasn't really me seeing him with my own eyes; my blood bead perceived it," You Xiyue replied truthfully. "Three hours ago, in the Void Mystic Hell."
"Three hours ago? The Void Mystic Hell? This is the second time I've heard you mention this place. Where on earth is it?"
Ye Sheng muttered in bewilderment.