novelraw Chapter 210
Chapter 210
For some reason, Wang Yu realized that when the man mentioned helping, he was not referring to the Jade Spirit Battlefield, but to Luo Chen, who had gone to pursue Feng Huazi.
Wang Yu was silent for a moment.
After a difficult struggle with the puppet killer, he finally kicked it away and found a moment to respond.
“You dare to make a move? That person is the personal disciple of a Nascent Soul True Lord.”
“What’s there to fear, as long as I do not let him recognize me.”
He Gu laughed lightly, waiting for Wang Yu’s reply.
“The terms?”
He asked hastily while controlling his Yin Nether Demonic Flood Dragon. A high-speed spinning ice wheel appeared in his hand, which he then used to seize the close-combat puppet.
Wang Yu forcibly sawed the ice wheel into it.
A Ghost-Weeping Flute appeared in his other hand. He unleashed three Heart-Shattering Soul Blades, then swallowed a second-rank supreme-grade Spirit Recovery Pill. His movements were smooth and practiced.After being hit by the dual soul-based techniques, the close-combat puppet’s actions became sluggish, like an old rusted machine. At once, he understood its weakness.
His ten fingers flicked rapidly, and the Soul-Shattering Finger fired like a spirit gun, directly causing the puppet to crash and shut down.
In the distance, the Earth Puppet Old Demon suddenly roared.
“No! My divine sense imprint, my puppet!”
Taking advantage of that moment of mental distraction, Wang Yu immediately commanded the Lunar Yin Fiend Corpse, enduring the attacks of a third-rank Iron Puppet while casting the Corpse Evil Curse of Yin from afar onto the Earth Puppet Old Demon.
The corpse puppet was a zombie. Even if its head were torn off, it would not matter. Taking a few blows from a third-rank Iron Puppet was nothing but a scratch.
Having long developed tacit coordination with Wang Yu, Qing Yang activated his sect’s ancestral treasure, the Mountains and Rivers Splendor Scroll.
Although this time the power was somewhat limited, it still manifested a thousand-meter range of ink-black mountains, collapsing from above and rising from below, crushing the Earth Puppet Old Demon midair into pulp.
The third-rank Iron Puppet trembled a few times before its core divine imprint dissipated, turning it into a masterless item. The close-combat puppet before Wang Yu also went still.
Seeing this, True Personage He Gu sighed.
“City Lord Wang’s strength is extraordinary. It seems you have no need for my assistance.”
But Wang Yu did not think so.
“No, fellow Daoist, name your price. This matter remains only between you and me.”
He Gu looked slightly surprised. “I did not expect City Lord Wang to be a man who cherishes beauty.”
“It is not that... It concerns credibility. What are temporary gains and losses compared to the reputation of the Fragrant Gathering? You, Daoist He Gu, are a man of reason. Otherwise, you would not have asked whether I needed help.”
“I understand. As for the reward...”
He Gu pondered for a moment and said, “Let us discuss it when we return. If we delay any longer, I might not be able to stop that little Talisman Lord.”
“Alright.”
When everything settled, Wang Yu frowned in thought. At that moment, Qingyang flew over, carrying the puppet.
“City Lord, what did you two talk about? Why did he leave the moment I arrived?”
“It’s nothing.”
Wang Yu looked at the devastated street and felt frustrated.
“The Iron Puppet you’re carrying is yours. The stealth-type close-combat puppet will belong to me.
“As for the Earth Puppet Old Demon’s spatial ring, we will divide it after the Treasure Exchange Meeting ends. Let’s return for now.”
“Alright.”
Qingyang had no objections to this distribution. He had contributed greatly, and a third-rank early-stage Iron Puppet was a worthy prize.
After lifting the city’s defensive formation, Wang Yu wrapped a lump of flesh with his True Essence and returned to Heavenly Fragrance Palace.
At that moment, the atmosphere was tense. The Treasure Exchange Meeting had come to a standstill, and no matter how the Guan and Jiang families tried to coordinate, it was useless.
There was no helping it—
The fight had taken place right outside the gate. Who would dare reveal their treasures now?
After this battle, the flaws of the Treasure Exchange Meeting were exposed beyond doubt.
To trade treasures, one must reveal what they had. Yet doing so would always draw the attention of stronger cultivators.
If one chose private trades, the meaning of a Treasure Exchange would be lost.
Even using voice transmissions to make offers and trading later would not work. Observers could simply watch who went on stage, who stayed, and who went to the secret rooms. Everything would be clear.
To resolve this, only absolute strength could maintain order.
Thinking so, Wang Yu snorted coldly and threw the Earth Puppet Old Demon’s crushed corpse into the center of the hall, speaking in a chilling tone.
“This old ghost attacked my honored guest in Jade Spirit City in broad daylight. He has been executed on the spot by the City Lord’s Mansion’s First Consecrater.”
Hearing this, the crowd looked toward Qingyang in astonishment.
Especially True Personage Yellow Sand, who had both grudges and cooperation with the Earth Puppet Old Demon. They often explored ruins together, and in such dangerous places, puppets were invaluable tools.
He knew well how strong that old demon was, which made it hard to believe that Qingyang, who had only recently reached Core Formation, could defeat him.
Yet the pool of blood on the floor was real and undeniable.
As the air grew tense again, Wang Yu suddenly smiled.
“Everyone, be at ease. Fellow Daoists Rainflower and Fenghua have already safely left the city. They are likely seeking a place to enter secluded cultivation. The Treasure Exchange Meeting will continue.”
Even with Wang Yu’s assurance, few were willing to take the stage. As time passed and dawn’s first light appeared, the Second Jade Spirit Fragrance Exchange came to an anticlimactic end.
…
Two days later.
In the back hall of the City Lord’s Mansion, Wang Yu secretly met with True Personage He Gu.
“How is the situation?”
He Gu shook his head, looking ashamed.
“I underestimated Little Talisman Lord’s strength. No, I should say I underestimated his wealth. When I tried to keep an eye on him, I was directly drowned in a sea of talismans.”
Wang Yu fell silent. Although He Gu’s mind was clear, his strength was definitely inferior to Luo Chen’s. The result was not unexpected.
“This is not your fault. Luo Chen’s strength is enough to rival the top twenty wanderers of the Sword Sect. How is Feng Huazi’s situation?”
“Not too good. Her method of concealing her whereabouts is too poor.”
“Sigh…”
Wang Yu let out a deep sigh. The Fragrance Gathering Conference was about to fail, and how could he not be angry? If Feng Huazi could have returned with a Core Formation cultivation, perhaps things could still be saved.
Damn it. It was truly difficult to hold a proper treasure exchange conference in the Crimson Kite Demonic Domain. The people here simply did not deserve it. The so-called resource exchanges were nothing but robbery.
And when he remembered that he had given Luo Chen the idea to create a perfect opening for the exchange, and Luo Chen actually believed him, he felt even more humiliated every time he thought about it.
“He ruined years of my planning and still shamelessly came to ask for advice.”
“The Demonic Embryo Mysterious Origin Curse…”
Naturally, Wang Yu thought of this secret art, the means he relied upon to defy fate itself and Luo Chen happened to possess the Heavenly Yin Spiritual Root.
“City Lord, do not trouble yourself too much. Since the matter failed, I shall take my leave. I will come again for the next Fragrance Gathering.”
“Wait.”
Wang Yu thought for a moment and threw over a storage pouch. Inside were one hundred thousand spirit stones. It was not much to him, but for a rogue Core Formation cultivator like He Gu, it was a generous payment.
“You have offended Luo Chen. Though you failed, it was still a difficult task. He might have some secret technique that can track your identity. Consider these spirit stones your compensation.
“Also, I heard you are from Poison Scorpion City. If things are not going well for you there, you may come to Jade Spirit City and join me. Having only Qingyang in my offering hall makes it too deserted.”
That night’s street battle, He Gu had shown himself to sell Wang Yu a favor. Although it failed, his intention to submit was clear. Since the third-rank Heavenly Treasure Pavilion had opened an auction in Jade Spirit City, its attraction to surrounding Core Formation cultivators had greatly increased.
The City Lord’s Mansion’s power also needed to expand accordingly. In game terms, the map had upgraded or perhaps more accurately, it had been restored.
This was an opportunity.
He Gu, hearing this, immediately agreed.
“I do wish to serve under you, City Lord Wang, but I have some enemies in Poison Scorpion City.”
“No matter. I suppose you came here after hearing that I made a move against Golden Abundance Tower, correct?”
“City Lord is perceptive.”
“I still have some influence within the Blood Reversal Sect. When you return, tell me everything that happened. I will ensure your safety.
“As for now, you have a new mission.”
“Please instruct me.”
Wang Yu pressed two fingers against his forehead, activating the Demonic Embryo Mysterious Origin Curse, gathering his demonic thoughts, and condensing them into a single demonic seed, which he handed to True Personage He Gu.
“Go to Sanmao City. There are two Foundation Establishment Talisman Master clans there. Kill a few people at random, then stay in Sanmao City and wait for Luo Chen to find you.”
“This…”
He Gu was confused by Wang Yu’s order. Although he was skilled at concealment, he was not confident about stirring trouble in a large city guarded by a Nascent Soul disciple.
“Do not worry. Luo Chen will find a way to recruit you. When he does, secretly implant this demonic seed into his body, and your task will be complete.
“If he discovers it, you run. If he does not, you stay hidden.”
The task was extremely difficult. But Wang Yu had already resolved to take revenge. The demonic seed was only the beginning, a setup for future harvest. Killing Luo Chen outright for just a few spirit stones was unacceptable.
If he could seize the Heavenly Yin Spiritual Root, any price would be worth it. The demonic seed would gradually twist Luo Chen’s nature until he fell completely into demonic thought.
Only then would it be time to harvest.
Whether He Gu succeeded or not, it would also serve as his test, a pledge of loyalty.
If he succeeded, he would earn Wang Yu’s trust.
“I understand.”
After He Gu departed, Wang Yu summoned Madam Chao Yun from Cloud Dream Pavilion. She was a beauty capable of making Zhuo Shouqing lose himself in pleasure, so she clearly had her talents.
“Yun Niang, I have a task for you.”
Amid her confused gaze, Wang Yu produced another demonic seed. One must not put all eggs in one basket. After she left, he turned to the Blood Saber Gang of the northern district.
Their leader was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Wang Yu took out a third demonic seed and ordered them to raid areas around Sanmao City. These men had clawed their way up from rogue cultivators through countless killings, and robbery was second nature to them.
Their task was to accept Luo Chen’s recruitment, become hidden agents within Sanmao City, pass on intelligence, and plant the demonic seed when the opportunity arose.
Thus, with three routes in motion, even if one succeeded, it would not be a loss.
After arranging everything, Wang Yu calmed his mind and returned to his secret cultivation chamber to inventory Earth Puppet Old Demon’s treasures. Half were given to Qingyang. As for the inheritance of knowledge, both shared it.
“Earth Demon Valley…”