A month had passed.
Many things had happened in this month, with the two compasses of Wanfo Temple being stolen.
Meanwhile, Yu Daochen had remained at the shop, with external reports stating he was in a coma.
The theft of the Wanfo Temple compasses was within his plans.
Now, it was just a matter of waiting for the Northeastern Shamanic Immortals' two compasses.
However, with Elder Hui around, it shouldn't be a major issue.
All he needed to do now was wait!
This past month had been the most comfortable for Yu Daochen.
Every day was either eating or sleeping.
The food was made by the little girl, and the dishes were washed by her too.
As for him, under the guise of cultivation, he had no intention of moving.
Midnight Spirit Shop.
Yu Daochen, as usual, lay in his rocking chair, eyes closed, resting.
A car drove up.
Seeing this, Yu Daochen got up, ready to retreat to the backyard and continue feigning a coma.
However, upon seeing the license plate of the white car, Yu Daochen relaxed.
Wasn't this Da Hu's car?
The car stopped, and as the two got out, they saw Master Yu looking at them.
"Huh?"
Su Lai was completely bewildered.
Su Lai, standing beside him, also wore a confused expression.
When did Master Yu wake up?
The last time they called two days ago, he was still in a coma, wasn't he?
Could it be that he just woke up today?
This didn't seem right either.
The two walked over, and before they could speak, Yu Daochen, with a puzzled look, asked, "Weren't you two supposed to be guarding the perimeter?"
Su Lai sighed helplessly, "Don't even mention it. Wanfo Temple fell, and the two compasses have already been taken."
Although he already knew, Yu Daochen still feigned surprise, "Fell?"
"That's right, and the Supernatural Bureau has already released the news that the Divine Phoenix Cult has seized eleven compasses, with only the Northeastern Shamanic Immortals' compass left to be taken."
Su Lai sighed helplessly, stating that victory in the martial world was no longer possible.
Da Hu, on the side, grasped the key point and asked, "Master Yu, when did you wake up?"
Yu Daochen felt a slight embarrassment, coughed, and earnestly spouted nonsense, "About two hours ago."
Su Lai believed him, nodded, and smiled, "It's good that you're okay."
Da Hu, however, observed his expression and disbelievingly asked, "Really?"
He could tell.
Master Yu's complexion was ruddy, and he even seemed to have gained a little weight.
How could this be the look of someone who had just woken up?
Yu Daochen nodded affirmatively, "Of course, it's true!"
The three arrived at the tea table and sat down.
Just then, Yu Yijun walked out from the backyard and asked, "Daddy, we had scrambled eggs with tomatoes yesterday, how about scrambled eggs with cucumbers today?"
"Uh..."
Yu Daochen's face turned awkward.
The scene fell silent for a moment, and Yu Yijun also noticed Su Lai and Da Hu, who had arrived at the shop at some point. Although her little face showed embarrassment, she still smiled brightly and said, "Uncle Su and Uncle Da Hu, you're here?"
The two nodded. Su Lai suddenly realized, "This isn't right, Master Yu, didn't you just wake up? How did you eat scrambled eggs with tomatoes yesterday?"
"This..."
Yu Daochen's face was filled with embarrassment. He coughed and chuckled, "If I told you I ate them in my dream, would you believe me?"
The two were speechless, and Su Lai retorted with annoyance, "What do you think?"
Yu Daochen, feeling awkward, chuckled and said, "Actually, I woke up the day before yesterday."
The two didn't believe him at all, but they didn't expose him.
Da Hu looked puzzled and asked, "Master Yu, you should be aware of the current situation in the martial world, but why...?"
Yu Daochen knew what Da Hu wanted to ask but didn't answer, resorting to silence.
Su Lai, seeing that Master Yu didn't want to answer, didn't press further.
Sometimes, it wasn't necessary to get to the bottom of everything.
Yu Daochen thought of something and asked, "Speaking of which, weren't you two guarding the perimeter? How did you suddenly come here?"
The two exchanged glances, and Da Hu shook his head helplessly, saying, "Master Yu should be aware of the current situation in the human world, right?"
Yu Daochen nodded. Wanfo Temple had fallen, and now only the two compasses of the Northeastern Shamanic Immortals remained.
However, he truly couldn't understand why Su Lai and Da Hu had suddenly come.
Su Lai and Da Hu were supposed to be representatives of the disciples guarding various sects.
Although the perimeter was stable, it wasn't to the point where they could let their guard down.
Could it be...!
Yu Daochen suddenly thought of something and asked, "Could it be that the Three Great Sects and the Supernatural Bureau have made a decision?"
Su Lai nodded and said, "That's right. We suddenly received a notification from the Three Great Sects and the Supernatural Bureau, calling for the experts from all sects guarding the perimeter to head to the territory of the Northeastern Shamanic Immortals."
Upon hearing this, Yu Daochen's brow furrowed, as if he had already figured something out.
Da Hu looked puzzled and asked, "Master Yu, what do you think the Three Great Sects and the Supernatural Bureau mean?"
"They are gambling!" Yu Daochen said sternly.
"Gambling?"
Su Lai and Da Hu looked confused, not understanding what he meant.
Yu Daochen explained, "Shen Fengqing is a very arrogant person. The Three Great Sects and the Supernatural Bureau are gambling that Shen Fengqing will seize all the compasses before they open the seal of the hell entrance."
Shen Fengqing had possessed the compasses for some time, but the seals on other hell entrances had not been lifted.
There was only one reason why he hadn't lifted the seals on the other hell entrances.
He intended to seize all the compasses and open them together.
Hearing this, Su Lai asked confusedly, "Doesn't Shen Fengqing know about the plan of the Three Great Sects and the Supernatural Bureau?"
Yu Daochen shook his head and chuckled, "Of course, he knows. I've crossed paths with Shen Fengqing. There are few people in the martial world who can surpass him in terms of strength or strategy."
Hearing Master Yu's answer, Su Lai was completely bewildered, "Then will he fall for it?"
Yu Daochen chuckled and said, "Shen Fengqing's strength and strategy are indeed extraordinary, but he has a fatal flaw, which is extreme self-confidence, or rather, arrogance. He couldn't possibly not see that this is a provocation, but the more it is like this, the more it will ignite his competitive spirit."
People who are extremely self-confident and arrogant are like this; even if they know it's a trap, they will still fall into it.
This is because they have absolute confidence that they can break free.
Yu Daochen then added, "However, the Three Great Sects and the Supernatural Bureau are also gambling. None of them can be sure that Shen Fengqing will obediently fall into the trap."
Hearing this, Su Lai and Da Hu also understood why the Three Great Sects and the Supernatural Bureau had suddenly mobilized all their experts to the territory of the Northeastern Shamanic Immortals.
Yu Daochen analyzed the situation with great clarity.
The overt scheme of the Three Great Sects and the Supernatural Bureau was merely a temporary measure, not a long-term solution.
Even if Shen Fengqing truly fell for it, it would only delay the destruction of the human world.
How long this plan could last depended entirely on Shen Fengqing's mood.
When he eventually found it meaningless, this overt scheme would crumble on its own.
This was because the ultimate decision-making power rested with Shen Fengqing.
But he couldn't wait that long!
Yu Daochen's expression remained unchanged as he pondered how to break the deadlock.