"This..."
Yu Daochen felt a bit speechless, unsure whether to laugh or cry.
What was the difference between the last option and saying nothing at all?
However, the first two options were feasible. Finding a death row inmate with a long lifespan wouldn't be difficult, but what exactly was this "spirit item"?
Or rather, what qualified as a spirit item?
As for the second option, it was similar to the first, also requiring the fate of someone with a long lifespan.
But the "Swallowing Fate Gu" was already proving to be a challenge.
After all, his relationship with the Chen family had deteriorated to the point where any meeting would result in a fight.
Trying to obtain the Swallowing Fate Gu from the Chen family was as difficult as ascending to heaven.
"Brother Shi, what kind of thing is this spirit item?" Yu Daochen asked.
Shi Bingzhi began to explain, "As the name suggests, a spirit item is something inherently imbued with spiritual energy. Didn't you, Master Yu, obtain a spirit pearl before?"
Speaking of this, Yu Daochen suddenly remembered.
After the little girl no longer needed it, he had kept the spirit pearl in a drawer in his shop.
It seemed to still be there.
Yu Daochen continued to ask, "Brother Shi, what's the difference between the first and second methods?"
Shi Bingzhi nodded, "There is. The first method only serves to suppress the issue, while the second method completely resolves the root cause of this black energy. Furthermore, the second method depends on how long the spirit item can suppress this black energy; it's unpredictable. It could be twenty to thirty years, or even a lifetime, or as little as five or six years. I can't be certain."
Yu Daochen nodded without speaking.
Feng Ru, standing beside him, looked at Yu Daochen.
She wasn't in this line of work and couldn't understand some of the things being said.
Yu Daochen understood that, in the long run, the second method was naturally the best choice. He then asked,
"Brother Shi, which method do you have more confidence in?"
Shi Bingzhi didn't hesitate and immediately replied, "That would undoubtedly be the third method. As long as Master Yu has the ability, I just need to write a few talismans for you to dissolve in water and drink."
Yu Daochen was utterly speechless, as if to say,
Did you think you were being funny?
If I could invite the King of Hell himself to extend my lifespan, what would I need you for?
Shi Bingzhi dropped his joking demeanor and said confidently, "For the first two methods, if I don't have ten percent certainty, I have at least eighty percent."
"Eighty percent, that's not bad."
Yu Daochen immediately nodded and smiled, "If there's a best method, we naturally choose the best. If not, we choose the worst."
Shi Bingzhi had already guessed Yu Daochen would say this and nodded, "When should I depart?"
"Today!"
Yu Daochen was decisive and swift.
This was not a time for procrastination. Seventh Master Kong could at most give him seven days.
"Alright."
Shi Bingzhi nodded and stood up.
Yu Daochen also looked at Feng Ru beside him and smiled, "Sister, we'll be leaving first."
Feng Ru looked a bit bewildered, "So soon?"
Yu Daochen nodded, "This matter cannot be delayed; we must act quickly."
Feng Ru nodded, looking a little worried, "Will this matter be dangerous?"
Yu Daochen smiled faintly, "What danger could there be? Your brother isn't bragging, but in the supernatural world, there's nowhere your brother wouldn't dare to venture. Don't worry."
Feng Ru nodded but still cautioned, "If you encounter any danger, come back quickly. Little girl is still young."
Yu Daochen nodded, "Don't worry."
Only then did Feng Ru feel at ease.
Yu Daochen looked at Yu Yijun, who was playing with a doll in the room, and called out, "Daughter, your dad is going out for a few days. You stay home and be good with your aunt, understand?"
"Got it."
Yu Yijun nodded. Although Feng Ru had specifically called her into the room, she could clearly hear everything happening outside.
Leaving the villa, Yu Daochen and Shi Bingzhi immediately took a taxi to the nearest airport and bought plane tickets to Yunnan.
On the plane, Shi Bingzhi looked at Yu Daochen, who was resting with his eyes closed, and asked, "Master Yu, are we just going to charge in alone?"
Yu Daochen slowly opened his eyes and smiled, "Otherwise?"
Shi Bingzhi thought of another approach and said, "Actually, we could ask a prominent figure in the martial world to help us obtain a Swallowing Fate Gu."
Yu Daochen shook his head and rejected the idea, "I've thought about this, but who would we ask?"
"The martial world is more chaotic than ever. The favors owed are not as easy to repay as they used to be. Since I'm taking the lead in resisting the enemy, I naturally cannot use public resources for private gain."
Yu Daochen naturally knew of better solutions.
Without saying much, he could simply call Meng Dalong or Li Tianxiang.
Chen Guojun, out of consideration for their past relationship, would grudgingly grant them a favor.
After all, the Chen family had offended quite a few factions.
But there was no such thing as a free lunch. If you took benefits from someone, you had to do work for them.
This was an eternal truth.
Rather than that, it was better to go and get it himself.
Whether it was by force or by other means, at least he wouldn't have to show any deference to Chen Guojun.
Shi Bingzhi nodded in agreement, but still couldn't quite believe it, "Master Yu, just the two of us, is that enough?"
Yu Daochen's lips curved upwards, and he said confidently, "Yes, why not? While I may not be confident in taking down the Chen father and son in a one-on-two fight, I am confident in snatching the Swallowing Fate Gu and leaving safely."
To be honest, Yu Daochen was very confident in his current strength.
Against any two combinations from the Black List, he could at least hold his own with a 40/60 chance.
Now, not only could he use the power of the Flood Dragon, but he could also unleash the power of the Ghost Horn at critical moments. When his health was low, he could consume the sarira to recover to full health.
Who else dared to challenge him with this?
Two "revival armors" plus full rage; even immortals would shake their heads.
"This..."
Shi Bingzhi was momentarily speechless.
However, given Master Yu's character of never fighting a battle without confidence, he must have some contingency plan.
Shi Bingzhi also felt a surge of confidence.
Master Yu was a genuine Black List expert, and Liang Jing and Wang Ming, having inherited various sect traditions, should now be able to barely reach Black List standards.
As for Wang Fubao, his strength depended entirely on sacrificing his life.
The more he sacrificed, the stronger he became. If truly cornered, it wasn't impossible for him to switch to another Black List expert.
Then, add in the two Black List experts, Li Tianxiang and Immortal Wangyou.
As for Meng Dalong, who put in minimal effort... hehe...
The overall situation was still firmly in their grasp.
Even with the entrance to the underworld sealed, they still had a fighting chance.
Yu Daochen suddenly thought of something and asked, "By the way, Old Shi, where is the compass from the seventeenth floor now?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Bingzhi was first stunned, then smiled, "Master Yu, why are you suddenly asking about that?"