Chapter 1382: Going Home

Chapter 1382: Chapter 1382: Going Home

Regarding these two Divine Artifacts, it’s no longer a secret, so Pei Yan did not deny it. He nodded quietly, waiting for the other party’s next explanation. Murong Longxiang smiled at him and pointed to the jade box in Pei Yan’s hand, saying: "I heard that after the fusion of that Divine Artifact, its power is immense, but the duration it can be maintained is limited and not enough for you to exhibit the full set of Thunder Observation Eight Techniques. It’s regrettable that such a magical skill cannot be showcased to the world due to the lack of a matching Divine Artifact! Since Thunder Observation Eight Techniques originated from our sect, to remedy this regret and to use Pei Xiaoyou’s hand to elevate our sect’s reputation, I will gift you this item! It should be considered a semi-finished Divine Artifact, only completing the initial material forming refinement. We originally planned to find a suitable spirit and then supplement it with other materials to refine it into a Divine Artifact, but now there’s a more suitable home for it. Pei Xiaoyou, in future battles, after you fuse the two Divine Artifacts made by Mo Sect for you, wrap this item around the rifle body. It will not only greatly increase the power of the rifle but also extend its fusion duration. Although it can’t be said to completely stabilize it for your use, it should last long enough for you to fully perform the Thunder Observation Eight Techniques."

Upon hearing Murong Longxiang’s words, Pei Yan couldn’t contain his joy and opened the jade box without delay to express his gratitude. Inside, he found a translucent long rope made as if from animal fascia, lined with red silk satin. Upon touching it, Pei Yan could feel the Power of Thunder embodied within, as well as a faint dragon aura flowing.

Discovering this, Pei Yan raised his head to look at Murong Longxiang. Without concealment, the other party frankly said: "This is made from three Dragon Race tendons, crafted by Mo Sect craftsmen over seven years through manual twisting, refinement, and weaving. This is only part of the main material for making a Divine Artifact. Oh! I know you have deep connections with the Dragon Realm, but you don’t need to worry about causing the Dragon Realm’s displeasure by using this item. These three dragon tendons were obtained through legitimate trade, exchanging resources with the Dragon Realm. Use them with ease."

Hearing Murong Longxiang’s words, Pei Yan felt more at ease. The other party had no reason to deceive him over this issue, and the fact that the Dragon Realm sells relics of their kin as resources wasn’t considered a rumor. Pei Yan had heard in the Dragon Realm that such resources as dragon tendons and dragon blood partially come from the Dragon Race who defected or committed serious crimes within the sect, but most come from elderly members of various races whose life expectancy was nearing the end. They voluntarily offered parts of their body after death to exchange for equivalent cultivation resources for their designated offspring.

Having confirmed the legitimacy of this item’s source, Pei Yan closed the jade box, thanked Murong Longxiang several times, and expressed that he would remember this favor before departing from Infinite Thunder Sect with the people from the investigation hall.

Returning to the investigation team’s base, Pei Yan began busying himself for the execution of the plan. Firstly, he saw his sister and the junior apprentice Lin Ruxue had entrusted to him. After briefly reuniting with the two and subtly revealing the plan to Pei Jin, Pei Yan went non-stop to the palace to seek an audience with Lin Ruxue, reporting his experiences over this period. He stated that the matters related to the Immortal Palace had temporarily concluded and he intended to resign and return to the investigation hall to continue his primary duty of tracking and surveilling the movements of the Blood Demon.

It’s uncertain if Lin Junzhao had previously disclosed anything to Lin Ruxue, but Lin Ruxue did not oppose Pei Yan’s resignation. While praising his contributions to the Immortal Palace, she reminded him not to forget his promise and instructed him to take Wang Ruoqin directly back to the Base Plane. There, Pei Yan’s parents would take care of her to gradually familiarize her with the habits of another world’s lifestyle. This matter was very much to Pei Yan’s satisfaction, and he gladly agreed before promptly taking his leave.

With the mutual consent of both parties, Pei Yan felt as though someone had pressed an acceleration button; everything was promptly finalized and implemented. Two days after leaving Infinite Thunder Sect, Lin Ruxue ordered the chief disciple Lin Daozi and Lin Xunrou to escort Pei Yan back to the Base Plane. The entire send-off process was indeed grand. The Major Sect Leaders and Family Heads of the New Immortal Palace Five Mansions and some elders, a few Supreme Generals from the Six Guardians who had worked with Pei Yan, the Commander-in-Chief of Embroidered Robe Envoy Mao Xiang, as well as several leaders of major sects’ influential families whom Pei Yan had never seen before were all present to bid farewell. Watching the group’s superficial gestures of retainment and smiles they couldn’t fully conceal, Pei Yan was unsure whether the others genuinely felt sorrow over his departure or were secretly delighted to send off such a troublesome presence.

Not in the mood to delve into their psychological state, Pei Yan, after expressing gratitude for their warm farewell, returned to the Base Plane with his sister and apprentice Wang Ruoqin. In accordance with the rules, the three first went back to the investigation hall headquarters, and after several transitions, they once again returned to their family area within the independent space.

Now, Pei Yan’s parents already knew the truth of the matter and had somewhat comprehended the facts of their children’s return after only a few days. They understood the time difference between the two planes. To them, only a few days had passed, yet their children might have been busy outside for several months.

The elderly couple was naturally happy to see their children, and having been notified beforehand about accepting a small girl to live at home temporarily for a long period, the enthusiastic elders were warm in their welcome of Wang Ruoqin’s arrival, just as Pei Yan had expected. Bringing the three inside, Pei Yan’s mother took out a pile of snacks favored by kids and placed them in front of Wang Ruoqin. Faced with this unfamiliar environment and sudden enthusiasm, the young girl, who had grown up reservedly in a major family and was later chosen by Lin Ruxue to serve by her side, seemed a little lost. Looking to Pei Jin, who had been taking care of her all this time, she sought her guidance.

"Eat, eat whatever you feel like!" Pei Yan beckoned to the variety of snacks on the table, picking out something the young girl might like and handing a packet of beef jerky to Wang Ruoqin. Seeing that she wasn’t too interested in the jerky, he then uncovered a box of jelly. Evidently, this translucent treat intrigued the girl. Encouraged by the few’s gazes, Wang Ruoqin accepted the jelly and put it into her mouth, her face revealing a blissful expression upon chewing it carefully.

"Poor child, Tuantuan, is life in that world so tough?" Watching the young girl cautiously trying various new snacks, Mrs. Pei couldn’t help but softly call Pei Yan by his nickname, lamenting.

Seeing his mother was about to treat Wang Ruoqin like a child left behind in remote mountainous areas, Pei Yan hurriedly stopped her from asking further questions, smiling wryly as he explained: "Mom! She hails from a major family on the Daoist Plane. Her status here is akin to noble heritage—not a faux-noble from sudden wealth, mind you—but a family of inherited nobility spanning countless generations! She’s savored delicacies we’ve never heard of before—the likes of dragon liver, phoenix gall, bear paws, and fish fins. Her family genuinely can afford them. She’s just trying our snacks out of curiosity."