I Am Loaded with Passive Skills

Chapter 3795: Chapter 1833: Closed Doors (Part 2)

Privately, Xu Xiaoshou knew in his heart.

What the Demon Ancestor could offer were all things He had already discarded.

For others, these things could become deadly temptations, worth sacrificing everything for.

After all, Elder Gu spent half his life longing for a semi-saint position, but died without achieving it.

Xu Xiaoshou liked these things; he had a bit of a collector’s fetish but still found them unappealing.

He would not contract the Ancestral God Fate Chart.

Among these three items, the only somewhat useful one was the Origin True Stele.

He was also interested in the Heavenly Ancestor’s persona, since he considered himself somewhat of its descendant.

To transform into the Heavenly Ancestor, the old man would surely agree, right?

But the Demon Ancestor said he wanted cooperation, and then only offered an unachievable Heavenly Ancestor persona, seemingly giving a lot but actually nothing at all.

This kind of trickery wouldn’t fool me, Xu Xiaoshou!

"The third wish..."

Xu Xiaoshou frowned in thought, ultimately unable to figure things out, so he decided to muddle through:

"To live a lifetime is to find it difficult to discern one’s true heart. I have the Ancestral God Fate Chart and the Origin True Stele, but still feel unsatisfied. Truly, if I were to think about it, I still don’t know what I want. I wonder, Holy Ancestor, could you guide me?"

The Demon Ancestor was right in front, devilish energy looming.

Using "Holy Ancestor" in this way could only be done by someone who’s as thick-skinned as a city wall.

Greed is never-ending.

Ultimate greed is naturally not about wanting something and having you fulfill it.

It’s about not knowing what I want, yet having you deliver what I desire.

This is the greatest sincerity in seeking cooperation!

Of course, whether cooperation ensues is another matter entirely...

Xu Xiaoshou knew both himself and the Demon Ancestor well, understanding that what He offered wasn’t out of goodwill.

But saying outright refusal to the Demon Ancestor would be somewhat absolute.

If he could control these demons and subdue the Cursed Yin, hold the Medicine Ancestor in check, and protect his little junior sister until she escaped this predicament, Xu Xiaoshou wouldn’t mind taking risks.

He’s done similar things often.

He learned a good deal about balance from Elder Dao in the Sky City.

"Lost lambs..."

The Demon Ancestor narrowed his eyes slightly, appearing thoughtful, and softly murmured as he returned to the statue, completely merging with it.

The statue became slightly animated.

But the branding on its chest suddenly disappeared.

Witnessing these changes, Xu Xiaoshou maintained his piety and respect, as if he hadn’t noticed anything unusual.

"Elder Dao the Flamboyant, who exactly are you..."

It’s apparent; merely by the Demon Ancestor’s intentions, the branding couldn’t be seen.

Perhaps this was why, despite merging into one, the Demon Ancestor sought collaboration with others.

His state seemed favorable.

But maybe compared to the Cursed Yin, his foundation was simply more robust.

"Lost lambs." From within the statue, the Demon Ancestor seemed to have finished pondering, finally speaking, "Even if you don’t know your desires, I will offer you three choices, superior, medium, and inferior. You may choose one to fulfill your wish."

Only children make choices!

Xu Xiaoshou’s eyes gleamed: "Holy Ancestor, I choose to have them all."

"Three selections, one choice." The statue’s tone was firm.

"I know what my wish is; my last wish is to have all three rather than just one." Xu Xiaoshou persisted.

"Three selections, one choice!"

"Alright."

Listening to that undeniable tone, Xu Xiaoshou realized he’d gotten too greedy, "Then tell me specifically what the three are, so I can choose."

The Demon Ancestor did not clarify but simply said: "Inferior for items, medium for paths, superior for secrets, choose one; the cost differs."

Cost?

Xu Xiaoshou was stunned; this hadn’t been mentioned before, "Wishes require a cost?"

"All wishes are essentially an exchange of equivalents."

"Then I don’t want it." Xu Xiaoshou, seeing the opportunity, decided to leave with the Ancestral God Fate Chart and the Origin True Stele.

The Demon Ancestor statue was unfazed.

It seemed that even if things ended now, He had given away the Fate Chart and the Heavenly Ancestor persona without reluctance.

Don’t mention!

If this was a case of playing hard to get, Xu Xiaoshou was tempted to be fooled, suddenly curious about what the cost was.

"No..."

"No turning back..."

Every deal with demons is a step towards downfall.

Xu Xiaoshou knew exactly whom he was talking to and trading with. He had a mental balance, knowing some lines mustn’t be crossed.

He briskly walked towards the hall’s door, suddenly pausing, turning back with a grin:

"You’ve got me, Demon Ancestor, knowing my baseline is low!"

...

"Why did it suddenly disappear?"

At the All Time Forgotten Sorrow Pavilion, Mei Siren pointed at the suddenly blurred spacetime image, truly anxious this time.

At a critical juncture, Kong Yuhen actually blocked the view?

Not even revealing the last choice Xu Xiaoshou made, if it’s not deliberate, it’s hard to explain.

Considering how hard he tried to make Xu Xiaoshou step onto the river of time, ostensibly searching for the War Ancestor’s time node, but ultimately cooked him for the Demon Ancestor...

"They both collaborated, didn’t they?"

Mei Siren’s eyes narrowed, gleamed, looking towards Bazhun’an.

He meant that things should stop here; to give Kong Yuhen a thrashing and pull Xu Xiaoshou back.

Continuing might lead to conflict between all parties, or even a literal fight to the death!

"It wasn’t me." Naturally, Kong Yuhen first noticed the shift in atmosphere, pointing at the spacetime image:

"Xu Xiaoshou has already been ensnared."

"If he weren’t willing, if he didn’t cooperate voluntarily, the Demon Ancestor alone couldn’t blur my spacetime image above the river of time."