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Chapter 985 Isn't this just asking for trouble? (2 updates)
The fear of the divine cauldron was ingrained in their very bones, as if it were born to submit.

As for Yunran, as long as Yunran doesn't kill her, the tree spirit can use its cunning nature to gain some benefits for itself.

If it were any other spirit or monster in this situation, it would undoubtedly side with the divine cauldron immediately and unconditionally.

But the tree spirit is different. It has reincarnated countless times, watching the creatures around it die and start over again.

Unconsciously, it had long since developed a rebellious streak; otherwise, it wouldn't have told Yunran what it knew so slowly, like squeezing toothpaste.

Although both are fear, the tree spirit clearly leans more towards Yunran's fear of being suppressed by the divine cauldron and experiencing unconditional fear.

The tree spirit itself didn't realize that it preferred dealing with Yunran.

"A legend? Ha, this is getting more and more interesting!"

Although many clues are currently fragmented, based on the clues we have obtained so far, and the Xuan Master's brutal approach to dealing with demons and monsters, we can make some progress.

Yun Ran already had some guesses in her mind; it was nothing more than a huge disaster caused by greed.

According to the tree spirit, the world will be destroyed in six months, so Yunran wasn't too panicked.

His gaze returned to the divine cauldron.

His tone was very natural, as if he were talking about something casual: "Have you ever heard of celestial books?"

The spirit of the divine cauldron was initially dissatisfied because Yun Ran had questioned its words and even had to verify with a tree spirit whether there was such a thing as the summit of the snow mountain.

If it weren't for the lingering pain from being struck by lightning, it would have already started cursing and swearing.

Having finally mastered the art of keeping quiet, it now hears Yunran asking it a question.

The spirit of the divine cauldron hadn't expected Yun Ran to be trying to trick it into revealing information again, and blurted out, "I've heard of it~"

The little paper doll's eyes lit up immediately. Great! Finally, there was news about the whereabouts of the Heavenly Book.

However, despite his joy, the little paper figure remained remarkably composed, making no unnecessary movements and ensuring that the spirit of the divine cauldron would not notice anything.

Yunran's fingers trembled slightly, even though she was trying her best to suppress her excitement.

"Oh, tell me about it. You know about the Heavenly Book. It seems you really might be a divine artifact."

Upon hearing this, the spirit of the divine cauldron felt that Yun Ran, this tiny human, was actually quite knowledgeable, as she knew about the Heavenly Book.

In this way, if it reveals the matter of the celestial book, it can prove its identity.

The arrogant air about the divine cauldron spirit immediately resurfaced.

"I can tell you about the Heavenly Book, but I'm a bit dirty right now. If you help me clean myself up, I'll tell you everything."

Finally, there was a chance to act arrogantly. The spirit of the divine cauldron didn't think it was excessive at all.

It wasn't an easy guy to talk to to begin with, and it was only to prove its identity that it did so.

Even if a human were to bow and kowtow three times or offer their body as a sacrifice, it would not be interested in saying another word to them.

The little paper figure, who had just found the spirit of the divine cauldron somewhat agreeable, felt its hands itching again upon hearing these words.

Even the tree spirit not far away felt that this divine cauldron spirit was asking for a beating. Acting arrogantly in front of Yun Ran was just asking for trouble!

Sure enough, Yun Ran said with a smile, "You want me to help you wash up?"

The tree spirit dared not even sway its branches now, afraid of being noticed by Yun Ran. Over the past few days, it had figured out Yun Ran's temperament; when she was easy to talk to, she really was.

But if you offend her, she can genuinely make those who have offended her suffer in silence with a smile.

But the spirit of the divine cauldron acted as if it were perfectly normal.

"That's for sure. Whenever someone wants to get some divine guidance from me, they have to wash my whole body with divine water."

This sense of ritual is very important. Although you asked me about the mysterious book, this still requires fasting and bathing.

Yunran felt that certain rituals needed to be observed, but this was especially true when she had the upper hand.

Oh, then I'm sorry, all the rules should be followed according to her rules!
"How do I know if what you're saying is true or false? What if you're actually a jinx, deliberately lying to me to scheme against me? Wouldn't I be at a huge loss?"

Otherwise, you can tell me about the celestial book first, and then I'll make my own judgment.

If I've misunderstood you, then I will certainly apologize and clean you according to the highest etiquette, how about that?"

The spirit of the divine cauldron felt that Yun Ran was arguing unreasonably, but it couldn't find a point to refute her.

This displeased the spirit of the divine cauldron, but seeing the harmless smile on Yun Ran's face, it felt that it might be being petty.

"Alright then, I'll tell you now. If you don't clean it for me, I won't let you off the hook!"

Looking at the spirit of the divine cauldron burdened by its reputation, Yun Ran's smile became even more genuine.

To deal with this kind of guy, all you need to do is flatter him and provoke him to get what you want. Compared to fighting and killing, it's a breath of fresh air.

I really hope she can encounter more easy-to-deal-with guys like that in the future, then the world will become incredibly harmonious.

The spirit of the divine cauldron had no idea that it had been tricked by Yun Ran again.

They began to seriously discuss the matter of the celestial book.

"The Heavenly Book is actually a divine artifact, but it came from beyond the realm. Anyway, it has existed since I developed sentience."

However, I have never seen what it looks like, and neither do the servants of the temple.

I sensed its aura during a sacrificial ceremony; that aura was incredibly powerful.

However, I can sense that Heaven doesn't favor it and will try to kill it whenever it has the chance, but the Heavenly Book is also very powerful and can evade it every time.

Later, the Heavenly Book found a group of believers, who then began to search for spirits of artifacts that had gained sentience.

However, they dared not cause trouble at the temple, because the Divine Cauldron was guarded by me and the High Priest, and the Heavenly Book was also wary of me.

Before I fell into a deep sleep, the Heavenly Book and I lived in relative harmony; I knew of its existence, and it knew of mine.

Yunran had previously guessed that the Heavenly Book was very likely from beyond the realm, otherwise it wouldn't have resonated with the ginseng fruit from a higher world.

Now, this has finally been confirmed by the spirit of the divine cauldron.

Just then, a loud bang came from the protective shield above the courtyard.

The spirit of the divine cauldron was startled. Having always been carefully worshipped, it had never seen such a scene before.

Yun Ran looked up and saw that the originally thick protective shield seemed to have been partially swallowed up by some unknown force.

(End of this chapter)