Chapter 247: Full of Doubts

The atmosphere in the hall was somewhat strange. After learning many things, people went from shock to calmness, ending with a hint of disappointment. With so many initial fantasies shattered, their hearts became peaceful instead.

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving first!” After a long silence, Rod finally spoke. The two stood in silence against each other for a while, neither speaking. This atmosphere made him feel very uncomfortable, and he wanted to leave as soon as possible.

“If you need it, that Li Xuan Dan can be yours!”

After a long, long time, the man in black finally spoke, his tone serious.

His bold words made Rod freeze in place, unable to believe it. Had he heard correctly? Li Xuan Dan? The one seen at the auction? The one that the Scorpion King clan had spent 6.3 million black coins on?

Had he really not heard wrong? He looked up at the man in black in disbelief. That glance seemed to pierce through heaven and earth, freezing time in that instant.

He couldn’t see clearly what the man in black was thinking, but his expression must have been extremely serious, perhaps even gloomy. Li Xuan Dan—something everyone wanted, a treasure only gods possessed—could it really be given to him like this?

It was something the Scorpion King clan had worked hard to obtain. How could it just be given to him? Rod couldn’t understand! At least he couldn’t think of any reason why it would be given to him. Was it just to improve his strength a bit?

Countless doubts surged in his mind. Who was this guy exactly? Why did he have such boldness, giving it away so easily? If he agreed, would the Scorpion King clan agree? So many people were eager to get this item—those old fools were hoping to obtain it. Why should it be given to him just because of his words?

“If you want it, you can take it!” Sensing Rod’s confused gaze, the man spoke again. This time, Rod heard him clearly.

“What do you mean, give it to me?” Taking a deep breath, resisting the strong temptation, Rod reluctantly asked.

“It was originally meant for you. Without you, we wouldn’t have bought it. Who can’t see the main war faction’s scheme? One Li Xuan Dan—heh, they think too lightly. Can one Li Xuan Dan really disrupt the Source of Darkness? They’re just a bunch of fools!” The man nodded in apparent approval at Rod’s reaction before speaking bluntly.

At the very least, he knew that if someone else were standing in front of him right now, or even if he were in that person’s shoes, he probably wouldn’t have been able to refuse—the temptation was simply too strong.
“If you already know all this, why do you still want to buy it? For me? Who am I? Why should you help me?” Now Rod was even more confused. It felt as though coming here today had only led him to more doubts; instead of understanding anything, he was only sinking deeper.
“You’ll know everything once you reach the core of the Nether Realm! As for the Li Xuan Dan, it’s best not to use it—just keep it with you as a precaution. Especially when reaching the Divine level and entering the Yin Huang realm, it’s best not to rely on the Li Xuan Dan. Remember this! The results obtained from drugs are never as good as those achieved through self-cultivation. Forced improvements are never as effective as what you gain through your own efforts, and they may even hinder your future progress.
Your future isn’t that simple. The Li Xuan Dan isn’t worthy of you. Using it now at best will only save your life. Relying on it to reach the Divine level is a waste. For others, relying on it in the Yin Huang realm might be beneficial, but it’s not worth it for you!” After evading the topic once again, the man threw something in his hand—a small green-gray box flying toward Rod.
Rod caught it instinctively, feeling a heavy weight in his hand. He almost failed to hold on. Undoubtedly, the box contained the Li Xuan Dan, worth six million three hundred thousand. Staring at the man with wide eyes and taking several deep breaths, Rod was at a loss.
“Remember my words: enter the core of the Nether Realm to obtain the inheritance, find the person you’re looking for, and understand everything before coming back to me. Time is running out—get ready well!” After giving Rod a deep look, the man left without lingering, turning and heading outside.
Rod was left alone, staring at the box in his hand with a bitter smile.
How many people longed for such things, how many coveted such treasures—yet now they were in his hands? What would happen if others found out? He probably wouldn’t have a peaceful life anymore. At the very least, he would face a lot of trouble in the coming time. He understood the saying: “An innocent man bears the blame for possessing treasure.”
What he understood even better was that he already had many enemies. If they found out about this, things would likely explode immediately. They wouldn’t give him a chance to grow like this, nor would they allow their family to keep a time bomb that could destroy them completely.

He had no idea what others would think if they knew he possessed two Li Xuan Dan pills—having eaten one and still having one left. It must infuriate countless people; even Rod felt his luck was absurdly good. The other party had already gone far, leaving him alone in the empty hall. He decided to put away this precious item before finally sighing in relief. He wouldn’t mind things he got for free, and since entering the Netherworld, he might actually need it. If not, he could give it back to Eileen later. At least the debt he owed the Scorpion King clan was better than the one owed to Eileen; otherwise, who knew how that girl would make him repay it. He preferred facing the Scorpion King clan. The man in black was right—no pill could surpass the benefits of one’s own cultivation, a truth Rod understood clearly, even knowing it could stall his progress. After packing up, just as he was about to leave, two figures rushed through the air—it wasLock andLobi, the two who had left earlier. They came before him, no longer showing their previous arrogance. “Hehe, Young Master Rod, let’s go. We’ll take you back. It’s been less than half a day—let’s not delay. We can’t afford the anger of the Dragon clan and the Black Phoenix clan, let alone that perverted Melon!” They joked with Rod in an unexpected way. The sudden change in attitude left Rod momentarily unaccustomed. He wondered what potion these two had taken to change so quickly. “Remember, the Scorpion King clan won’t harm you. We’ll meet again soon, and next time you’ll know everything you want to know! Oh, and be careful of the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle and the Nash family. You know they’re sworn enemies of yours, and now their relationship is even worse. We’ve heard they might take action, even allying with some smaller clans. Don’t give them a chance. If you need help, channel your combat energy into the token given to you by the Honorary Elder last time. Any Scorpion King clan member nearby will rush to help you as quickly as possible!”Lock added, as if suddenly remembering something.

Frowning slightly, Rod pondered for a moment before saying, “It doesn’t matter. There are many who want me dead—way too many. Yet I’m still alive and well. If someone wants me dead, I’ll worry about them; if another does, I’ll worry about them too. My days would just be spent in worry. With so many wanting me dead, it doesn’t matter. What’s with the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle? What about the Nash family? It’s the same anyway. It started back in Dark Moon City—I’m used to it!”
Looking into the distance, Rod spoke calmly, but the two could sense a faint murderous intent and dominance from him. They exchanged glances, their eyes flashing with shock and surprise, before settling back into a state of mild relief. It was unclear what else they were thinking.
Following the two, they left that place and headed toward the Dragon Clan’s residence. It was already evening; most of the day had been spent on the journey, with the rest spent waiting. The actual time to carry out tasks was just those few precious minutes. It was somewhat amusing.
By the time they reached the entrance of the Dragon Clan’s residence, it was already late evening, and darkness gradually covered the land. Another day had passed in the blink of an eye, once again giving Rod a sense of urgency.
“Alright, see you in Ice City in three months!” After delivering him there, the two didn’t intend to enter and simply bowed slightly to bid farewell to Rod.
“See you in Ice City!” Rod replied in kind. He knew these two must know a lot, but he also knew that even if he asked them, they wouldn’t tell him. In short, only the Netherworld could reveal the answers.
How many secrets did he hide? What kind of place was the Netherworld? What information about himself could be found there? Why did it contain everything he wanted to know? Could there be some huge conspiracy at play?
As he thought these things, his brows furrowed involuntarily. Locke and Robby had already left, and Rod slowly walked inside the residence, his mind in chaos.
“Kid, you’re back!” Sensing Rod’s presence, Sognar rushed out immediately and came to his side. Upon seeing him, he showed a hint of surprise, followed by joy.
When it came to concern, Sognar was undoubtedly one of the ones who cared most about Rod. Everyone knew he was the type who spoke harshly but had a kind heart, so no one paid much attention.
Soon after, Lilith, Melon, and the others also rushed out. They were surprised and delighted to see Rod, not expecting him to return so quickly.

“Rod, are you okay? What did you go do? Did those two old guys bully you? Did the Scorpion King clan need you for something?” Lilith asked right away.
Rod looked grim as he dealt with the group, not mentioning the man in black. He simply said he had some business there and made some acquaintances, then took out the token they had given him during his time in Dark Moon City.
This excited the group greatly, followed by jealousy and envy. Sognar even exclaimed that the world was unfair—why hadn’t someone like him received any recognition, while Rod got such a valuable thing just by going there?
An Honor Elder was a high-ranking figure in the clan, one of the top members of the four major clans—one could imagine how prestigious such a position was, comparable to that of a VIP at an exchange. With this title, one could control all the outer members and ordinary members of the Scorpion King clan, and even mobilize their vassal clans, showing just how great its power was.