#708 - Chapter 708 Fishing Master

Outside the Star River Sect, Ye Kong flew rapidly through the clouds, his face heavy with concern.

He had only caught a glimpse in the Heavenly Mirror, but after leaving the Star River Sect, he realized the reality was far more serious than he had seen.

Everywhere he looked, people were emaciated and gaunt, their eyes devoid of spirit.

Whether they stumbled through fields, along broad paths, or in the woods, these men, women, young, and old, were indistinguishable from wooden puppets or skeletons.

And it wasn't just their gaunt appearance that was unsettling; what truly made one's hair stand on end was this:

As soon as they passed by someone who seemed normal, that person would become just like them.

Thus, one became ten, ten became a hundred, a hundred became a thousand.

In the blink of an eye as Ye Kong flew by, no fewer than a thousand people were infected and mutated.

"Ye Ling!"

Ye Kong flew directly outside the Violet Dawn Pavilion, not entering, and shouted loudly.

Xuan Mo listened quietly for a moment before saying, "It seems someone is calling for you, Great Ling!"

Hearing this, Ye Ling's expression immediately turned serious.

Ye Kong usually didn't leave Mount逍遥, and if he did, it was always for a reason, and a big one at that.

Ye Ling didn't dare delay and quickly dismissed the Spirit Guardians, going out to meet Ye Kong herself.

"Ye Kong, what's wrong?"

Ye Ling asked, sensing the unusual gravity in Ye Kong's face.

"Ye Ling, something's happened," Ye Kong said, frowning and getting straight to the point.

"Ah? What is it?"

Ye Ling had never seen Ye Kong so serious before, and she immediately became nervous.

"I don't know if you've noticed, but the people of our Immortal Realm have become different from before," Ye Kong said, unsure how to describe the situation.

Ye Ling frowned and thought for a long while before saying, "On my way back, I noticed that many people had become much thinner."

"I just instructed the Spirit Guardians to distribute more of the stored grain from previous years to the people; they should recover quickly."

Hearing Ye Ling's words, Ye Kong couldn't help but laugh at her naivety.

It was the first time he had heard someone describe being infected with a disease as simply becoming thinner.

Perhaps this was the difference between ancient and modern thinking.

After all, he had lived in the 21st century in his previous life, while Ye Ling was of unknown age.

Thinking of this, Ye Kong looked at Ye Ling with a hint of disdain.

No wonder some people never grow up, even in old age.

Wasn't that exactly what Ye Ling was like?

Seeing Ye Kong's expression change repeatedly, Ye Ling became suspicious and asked, "Did I say something wrong?"

Ye Kong coughed softly and said, "You didn't say anything wrong, but this 'thin' is not that 'thin.'"

"We need to figure out what to do next. This is very likely the work of the Otherworld."

"Otherwise, with the power of the law, how could the Earth Mother have been released suddenly!"

Ye Ling shook her head like a rattle drum and said, "Didn't you injure Luo, the master of the Otherworld?"

"What waves can they make?"

Ye Kong carefully recalled recent events and said, "Things are not as simple as you think."

"After all, Luo, the master of the Otherworld, is different from the Great Buddha."

"The Great Buddha is lingering on his last breath, with few people he can use."

"But the master of the Otherworld has so many people under his command."

"Besides, we weren't very clear about his background in the first place, and he's far away in the Otherworld, so it's normal for him to do something secretly!"

Hearing this, Ye Ling retorted, "That's unlikely. I remember that Hong's notes contain a passage about Luo, the master of the Otherworld."

"The evaluation of this Luo was very disdainful. He shouldn't be very strong."

Ye Kong smiled and said, "Do you know the saying, 'Treat a scholar with respect after he has been away for three days?'"

Ye Ling nodded silently, no longer speaking.

Indeed, she had been asleep for so many years; who knew what changes might have occurred in this ever-changing world?

"Then what should we do next?"

"If it's as you say, then Luo must be plotting a big conspiracy!"

Ye Ling understood the key points, and worry immediately spread across her face.

Before, she had been protected by Hong and was as willful and cunning as could be, never knowing how to write the word "worry."

Now, as the spirit of all things, she was beginning to worry more and more each day.

Ye Kong thought carefully, his eyes narrowing slightly, and said, "Stand still, and respond to movement with stillness!"

"Ah?"

Hearing Ye Kong's arrangement, Ye Ling clearly couldn't understand.

After all, they were already being led by the nose by others; how could they still stand still? Wouldn't they be bullied and trampled upon?

"It doesn't matter if you don't understand this; just listen to me."

"In these days, have the Spirit Guardians come forward to isolate the infected people below, and remember to do it secretly, without letting the news leak out."

"On the other hand, while you are doing these actions, spread the word that the people of our Immortal Realm are almost all sick and dying."

"Also, when your people come forward, pay attention to concealing their identities, lest someone with ulterior motives use it to their advantage."

Hearing Ye Kong's words, Ye Ling understood his intention.

This was to make the people of the Otherworld careless and underestimate them, so they would take the initiative to come to their door.

In the Otherworld, the people of their Immortal Realm would be somewhat unaccustomed and unable to发挥 their proper level.

But if the people of the Otherworld could be lured to their door, then they would be at their mercy.

The world's saying of "closing the door to beat the dog" was exactly this principle.

"Is Luo Di of the Otherworld so shrewd that he would fall for it?"

Ye Ling understood this point, but she still had some concerns.

Ye Kong smiled and said, "People die for wealth, and birds die for food. This saying applies not only to our Immortal Realm but also to the Otherworld."

"As long as the bait is sufficient, why worry that they won't take the bait?"

As Ye Kong said this, the side of his face was bathed in the arc of sunlight, and his perfect features shimmered in the light, making people want to lean towards him.

Seeing Ye Kong like this, Ye Ling was momentarily stunned.

"Heh, wipe your drool!" Ye Kong noticed Ye Ling's gaze and immediately looked disgusted.

Hearing Ye Kong's teasing, Ye Ling came back to her senses and blushed, explaining.

"It's not that I don't know what to do next; I was just lost in thought."

"You don't have to worry about this; just do what I tell you to do."

"Obey, follow, and cooperate! Remember these eight words!"

"Don't forget, I'm a master fisherman!"

After Ye Kong finished speaking, he walked away with his hands behind his back.

The evening breeze lifted the hem of his robe, and for a moment, the entire world lost its color.