novelraw Chapter 1689 1693: A Slap and a Piece of Candy
Chapter 1689 1693: A Slap and a Piece of Candy
Zhang Menglong certainly wasn't foolish enough to attempt crafting such a precious elixir right in front of them. The safety rate for these two was very high, but as long as there was even a small risk, Zhang Menglong would not take the chance.
So he simply devised a plan. Since the other party was waiting for an opportunity, he decided to take the initiative, set a long line, and fish for a big catch!
Even though the two Saint Grade Elixirs were precious, if he could deal with these two Eighth Grade Divine Cultivators, it would undoubtedly be a worthwhile exchange.
The raw materials for these two elixirs cost only seventy to eighty million Divine Crystals, plus his two hours. Being able to cause two Eighth Grade Divine Cultivators to fail was definitely a lucrative move!
While crafting the elixirs, he embedded two seeds of Ancient Spirit Cold Flame within them. In truth, if they had carefully checked earlier, they could have discovered Zhang Menglong's trick. However, they were too eager upon hearing it was an Asura Pill, forgetting to confirm its safety. Otherwise, they wouldn't have suffered such a loss.
Now the flame seeds within them began to activate, freezing almost every cell. It's well known that when liquids solidify, they not only change in volume but also form tiny ice spikes.
These ice spikes inside their bodies would cause severe damage. They could withstand cold from outside, but the internal cold was something they couldn't resist, especially since it was caused by a Strange Fire, which was beyond their defensive abilities.
They wanted to strike Zhang Menglong with a palm, but at this moment, they couldn't control their bodies. Even the flow of energy within them became extremely sluggish; what Zhang Menglong could solve with a breath became incredibly vexing.
"You made me lose two Asura Pills, so you need to be punished first!"
Zhang Menglong immediately manipulated the Ancient Spirit Cold Flame seeds inside them to ignite. The two instantly felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, with every inch of their skin biting with cold. They turned pale, looking ready to drop dead at any moment.
"What on earth is this?" They endured the excruciating pain coursing through them, unable even to focus their minds.
Zhang Menglong didn't answer them and instead walked to their side, kicking each one over with a foot.
Their bodies, now extremely fragile due to the cold, could have died if not for the strong Life Force of the Divine Cultivators.
Even so, their bodies shattered into several pieces like ice, without even a drop of blood spilling out.
Zhang Menglong picked up the broken leg of Heimong, smashed it to pieces with a stick, feeling a gut-wrenching fear that seeped into his soul. This young man was ruthless!
"How about it, do you yield?" Zhang Menglong questioned, looking at the two. "From now on, these flame seeds will remain in you. You are useful to me, so I won't kill you yet. But if there's a next time, these flames will freeze you to death!"
"This time, let's just give you half an hour of enjoyment first!"
With that, Zhang Menglong even brought out a chair to sit down, pulling out a watermelon and placing it nearby to chill using the cold emanating from them.
Hei Mong and Hei Wu felt their minds almost collapse. He was actually using the cold coming off them to chill a watermelon. He really wasn't human!
In immense pain, they endured this for half an hour, feeling their nerves on the verge of snapping and every cell crushed. Such a sensation was unbearable even for Divine Cultivation Realm experts.
"Withdraw!" Zhang Menglong commanded, and the Ancient Spirit Cold Flame retreated to a corner within their bodies.
"Don't think killing me quickly will solve anything," Zhang Menglong warned. "If I die, the flames within you will explode, freezing even your soul. Besides, the flame seeds are in your brains. Any ill intentions towards me will trigger them too. If you don't believe me, go ahead and try!"
Hei Mong and Hei Wu both turned pale. "What exactly do you want?"
"I don't want much, just some bodyguards," Zhang Menglong smiled, "but I'm reluctant to pay and don't want my bodyguards causing me trouble, so I use this method. Looks like you couldn't resist the temptation!"
"Using two Saint Grade Elixirs to lure us... you are really willing to go to great lengths." The two, having seen much, admitted they'd never witnessed or heard of such a bold test before. If they could retrieve the elixirs, it would be fine, but now they had consumed them in reality!
"Elixirs are worthless to me; I can just make more if consumed. But reliable bodyguards in this Skyless Realm are the most crucial. Besides, the stronger you are, the more secure I feel."
"The effect of this Asura Pill lasts a whole day. By tonight, you'll feel its true effects. You two might just be close to Yaoyao in strength if you join forces."
"Being manipulated this once may not be all bad," the two thought to themselves, "though we suffered a lot under Zhang Menglong, obtaining this Asura Pill was worthwhile. Zhang Menglong will stay here for ten to twenty days, and in exchange for protection for him during this time, we get an Asura Pill."
The value of this Asura Pill is at least 20 billion Divine Crystals, and it's not something money can buy. Those capable of crafting it are extremely rare, so this deal is unquestionably profitable.
"Here you go!" Zhang Menglong casually tossed them a pair of weapons, a pair of sword and knife known as Heavenly Blade Absolute Sword, which have tremendous power when used together. Both weapons are at the Saint Grade and of high quality.
"This…" The two looked at the weapons in disbelief. Was this bodyguard work now complete with weapon distribution? These weapons were not the very best, but they were a grade or two higher than the ones they currently used.
With their combined strength boosted by these weapons, they'd confidently go toe-to-toe with, or even defeat, Yaoyao!
"As long as you serve diligently during this period, these weapons will be yours," Zhang Menglong said.
"Thank you, Mr. Gu!" Their address for Zhang Menglong immediately changed.
Zhang Menglong's combination of authority and kindness utterly conquered Hei Wu and Hei Mong.
"Don't call me Mr. Gu, call me Boss!"
"Yes, Boss!"
"You may go now. I still need to craft some more elixirs," Zhang Menglong said, "and later, accompany me to the auction house."
Zhang Menglong returned to his room, spreading countless precious herbs before him. "Time to clear some inventory; sell as much as I can. The wealthiest in this Skyless Realm will soon fall into my hands!"