Chapter 4799: Cultivating an Insider, Recruiting Xiao Fan

Xiao Fan was very polite to Xiao Fan, without showing any of the arrogance typical of Shengtian Mansion.

“Brother Xiao Xuan, I’d like to have a private chat with you. Would that be alright?” Cheng Yushi said with a smile.

“This… of course.” Xiao Fan nodded repeatedly and asked with a smile, “I just don't know what business Brother Cheng has with me.”

“Hahaha… you'll find out in a moment,” Cheng Yushi laughed.

Afterward, Cheng Yushi and Xiao Fan went to Xiao Fan's room to be alone.

Xiao Fan wondered to himself what Cheng Yushi wanted with him.

Cheng Yushi didn't rush into the main topic. Instead, he started with some pleasantries, showing concern by asking how Xiao Fan had been living lately and if Caiying's service was satisfactory.

“It's great, truly wonderful… To be honest, it's much better than my time in the Ghost Mansion,” Xiao Fan replied with a smile.

“Hahaha… That's good, that's good.” Cheng Yushi laughed heartily and winked at Xiao Fan. “The nights are long. If you can't sleep, you can tell Caiying; she'll help you make arrangements.”

“This… Hahaha… Brother Cheng, I've received your kind intentions!” Xiao Fan grinned from ear to ear.

Of course.

This was all an act.

Seeing that the small talk was sufficient, Cheng Yushi got to the point.

“Brother Xiao Xuan, I noticed your relationship with Dong Chengji and Tu Haohao is quite ordinary. What’s going on there? Is it convenient to talk about it?” Cheng Yushi asked with a smile.

“There's nothing inconvenient about it. Since Brother Cheng asked, I can tell you!” Xiao Fan said cheerfully, giving a brief account of his relationship with Tu Haohao and Dong Chengji.

Of course.

There was no lack of exaggeration and fabrication.

In short, Xiao Fan and the others like Dong Chengji and Tu Haohao were at odds; their relationship was like fire and water. Before coming here, they had even wanted to kill him.

Hearing this, Cheng Yushi showed a look of realization. “So that's how it is…”

“Sigh… I didn't have a slot and wasn't actually qualified to come, but their behavior was too much! If I didn't come, wouldn't I be dead?!” Xiao Fan sighed.

To get closer to Cheng Yushi, Xiao Fan even told him about the sacrifice in great detail.

The matter of sacrificing in the Ancient Burial Holy Land before being able to use the Five Envoys Tokens to enter the Alien Earth Land wasn't a big secret to Cheng Yushi.

But Cheng Yushi still listened very seriously to Xiao Fan's narration… His intention was clear: to show that he valued Xiao Fan.

“Brother Cheng, do you think I was wrong? I have to survive…” Xiao Fan sighed.

“Brother Xiao Xuan! I understand! You did nothing wrong! If it were me, I would have done the same! The Ghost Mansion really went too far!” Cheng Yushi patted Xiao Fan on the shoulder.

Xiao Fan spoke very directly, saying that the Nether Ghost Mansion had selected many young prodigies to enter the Ancient Burial Holy Land, and all those who followed Sha Mushi, Dong Chengji, and Lu Cheng were sacrificed to a mysterious altar.

As a participant in this event, Xiao Fan certainly wouldn't obediently give up his life.

If it were Cheng Yushi, his choice would have been the same.

The ones at fault weren't actually Sha Mushi or Dong Chengji, but the Ghost Lord's decision.

As for why the other party would do such a thing, Cheng Yushi had some guesses, but he wouldn't tell Xiao Fan.

Now Cheng Yushi wanted to win over Xiao Fan and cultivate him into a member of Shengtian Mansion. Even after returning to the Nether Ghost Mansion, he would work for Shengtian Mansion.

“Brother Cheng! My parents gave me life, but you are the one who truly knows me!” Xiao Fan looked excited.

“Hahaha… That goes without saying. I felt like old friends the moment I met you. Brother Xiao Xuan, seeing you brings me joy, truly.” Cheng Yushi nodded heavily. “Rest assured, as long as you listen to me, I guarantee you a smooth path. Resources, women, Cultivation Techniques—whatever you want, I’ll help you get it!”

“This… thank you, thank you so much!” Xiao Fan nodded heavily.

“Haha… Then Brother Xiao Xuan, are you willing to truly work for our Shengtian Mansion from now on? I mean, after you return to the Nether Ghost Mansion, if there's any unusual movement there, you can tell us immediately!” Cheng Yushi smiled.

“This… are you asking me to be an insider?!” Xiao Fan was shocked.

“Hehe… how could you be an insider? Brother Xiao Xuan, you've misunderstood.” Cheng Yushi patted Xiao Fan's shoulder to soothe him, then smiled. “There are some things you might not know yet. Before long, our Shengtian Mansion will be heading over to your side. At that time, even the Nether Ghost Mansion will have to listen to us. You aren't an insider! You're just joining us ahead of time! Do you understand?”

“This… but… if the Ghost Lord finds out, I…”

“Hahaha… don't worry. How could we let the Ghost Lord find out?”