Chapter 497: Chapter 254: Threats, Oppression, and Draining the Golden Core

But there is also good news; at least we know this person is greedy, a true villain who can be swayed by benefits.

Moreover, this person practices dual cultivation of body and technique, with decent strength. Adding the raised corpse, he definitely surpasses the Master of the Three Gates of Non-Life. If he can be invited to deal with that Golden Core Ancestor at Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks whose life is nearing its end, then no matter the cost, it’s worth it.

"Since you admit we’re friends, Fellow Daoist Du will be straightforward. Honestly, I truly lack Evil Yin Spiritual Medicine, I’ve gone mad thinking about it. As long as it’s Tier Two, whether lower grade or upper grade, it’s acceptable!" Wen Jiu looked kindly at the three, "As friends, I believe the three fellow Daoists are definitely willing to help me... Honestly speaking, that Qu Wuyi from Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks claimed he could procure all the Evil Yin Spiritual Medicine for me by just slaughtering the three of you... Hah, are there any good people among Righteous Cultivators?"

Once this was spoken, the expressions of the three from Mo Palace and even Pei Wuxing beside them turned serious again.

Well, well.

Has this Master Du really met Qu Wuyi?

But given Master Du’s greedy nature, it truly seems possible he might approach Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks.

As the three were feeling alarmed, Wen Jiu added, "Rest assured, though the Heterodox Dao and Righteous Dao are at odds, no matter how high a price they offer, I won’t agree. As long as you help me with this, there will be generous rewards in the future."

Indeed.

In the future.

Definitely not tomorrow or the day after.

The three from Mo Palace exchanged glances, all showing difficult expressions.

Although they didn’t know if Master Du’s words were true, they understood somewhat. This person intends to slaughter them. But if they don’t agree, he’s likely to turn and join the embrace of Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks.

Such a powerful existence helping Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks would cause trouble for the Three Gates of Non-Life. Because this person not only practices dual cultivation of body and technique but also has extremely advanced escape techniques.

Though they can hide behind the scenes, what if he assassinates the fake pill cultivators of the Three Gates of Non-Life on the battlefield?

"Fellow Daoist Du’s matters are our matters at the Three Gates of Non-Life, certainly helping, certainly helping." Mo Palace quickly spoke, intending to appease first, and later contact the Master of the Three Gates for a decision.

But Wen Jiu could see through Mo Palace’s cautious thoughts and quickly said, "Over a hundred Tier Two Lower Grade a month, it’s not much, right? Hope fellow Daoists keep their word; otherwise, Fellow Daoist Du will be very unhappy and may return to the Hundred Floating Domains anytime."

"No... not much."

Mo Palace quickly nodded, understanding the implied threat behind those words.

After speaking.

The three exchanged glances, all feeling bitterness.

Why is this the situation?

...

During the following banquet, Wen Jiu controlled East Spring Undying Bone to drink while enjoying the battle between Feng Jue and Zuo Xin Kui outside. The two fought fiercely, unable to determine a winner for the time being.

This made Mo Palace’s face appear even more sullen, not wanting to stay a moment longer. Originally intending to use the battle between Zuo Xin Kui and Feng Jue for leverage against Pei Wuxing, this idea had vanished, as it was no longer effective against Pei Wuxing.

Even if they force Pei Wuxing to let them enter the Dark Evil God’s Cave Heaven, so what? The Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect won’t send people to help them. Because the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect only wants results, and due to the presence of the West Mountain Floating Domain Lord’s Mansion, they wouldn’t dare send demon pill cultivators into the Divine Fall Mountain Range recklessly.

As time progressed, Feng Jue with his mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation gradually suppressed the late stage Foundation Establishment Zuo Xin Kui. No matter how Zuo Xin Kui fought back, Feng Jue used demon artifacts to suppress him completely.

Witnessing this scene, Wen Jiu felt somewhat emotional, for fighting enemies across realms is not easy, and Zuo Xin Kui, despite not being one of the Ten Great Heterodox Dao Foundations, is certainly among the outstanding in the same realm.

Yet, even so, he was suppressed by the ’Grandpa’ Feng Jue, and defeat is only a matter of time.

This caused Wen Jiu to feel some desire to recruit and support, for such a person, if used by him in the future, could absolutely become a great assistance. Though he might not help directly, he could do tasks for him.

For instance, gathering cultivation resources.

Though he belongs to the Heterodox Dao, he can’t live off extorting others, can he? What if he provokes serious trouble?

At this moment, Zuo Xin Kui made a mistake and was pierced by Feng Jue’s spear through his Spirit Body, his magical robe and body-protecting talisman shattered. Before Zuo Xin Kui could react, Feng Jue shouted, letting go of the demon artifact, pinning Zuo Xin Kui in a giant pit outside the Hidden Pavilion, unable to rise to counterattack.

"Fellow Daoist, for my path, Feng Mou can only request your death!" Feng Jue murmured, once more producing a long spear, Earth Yang Dao Foundation Power combined with a powerful Divine Soul Attack roaring downward.

"Stop!"

Mo Palace shouted promptly at the scene.

He felt the strong attack of the Divine Soul. If this hit, Zuo Xin Kui would be disabled if not dead. Because soul injuries, below Tier Three, there are no pills or medicines that can heal.

Feng Jue had no intention to stop, nor could he, because Pei Wuxing’s intention was clear.

If he stopped now, he would get nothing.

"Brother Han!"

"It’s up to you!"

Feng Jue silently recited in his heart, not stopping his assault.

Mo Palace got angry, "A mere Foundation Establishment, daring to defy the Golden Core’s will, Master Pei, your disciple is well taught!"

Mo Palace suddenly thought of something, hurriedly spoke to East Spring Undying Bone, "Master Du, judge this, since we’re friends, yet the disciple strikes sneakingly, what’s the principle here?"

After speaking.

Mo Palace secretly transmitted to East Spring Undying Bone, promising that if he doesn’t interfere, he’ll supply one thousand Tier Two Lower Grade Evil Yin Spiritual Medicine for free.

Pei Wuxing felt the transmission, his face tightened, "Fellow Daoist Mo, your disciple is late stage Foundation Establishment while mine is only mid-stage. Asking Master Du to judge, what face do you have to say such a thing!"

Following that, Pei Wuxing also transmitted, "Master Du, no matter how much the Three Gates of Non-Life offer, I, Pei Mou, will definitely offer more. Plus, behind the Three Gates is the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect, not trustworthy."

Hearing both transmissions, Wen Jiu did not hesitate and directly said, "Fellow Daoist Mo, since you’re so generous, willing to provide one thousand Tier Two Lower Grade Evil Yin Spiritual Medicine for free, Du Mou naturally can’t interfere in your grievances with Master Pei... Continue the dispute, Du Mou will enjoy this show."

Mo Palace felt joy.

Pei Wuxing’s face suddenly tightened.

Before they could react further, Wen Jiu added, "Two fellow Daoists, let’s bet on the battle between Master Pei and Master Mo. Who do you bet on? I bet on a fake Dan... which was supposed to be a middle-grade Golden Core, but I happened to kill his Guardian Golden Core Zhenren, and his core formation power collapsed, leaving just a fake pill."

When East Spring Undying Bone took out a failed realm breakthrough fake pill, the Hidden Kill Sect Master duo’s faces stiffened instantly.

Well.

Just passing by and casually killed?

The Hidden Kill Sect Master and Jue Ying Sect Master exchanged glances, neither daring to speak nor bet. Mo Palace hurriedly transmitted again, "Master Du, this is not what I meant..."

"Then what do you mean, do you intend to renege on my one thousand Tier Two Lower Grade Evil Yin Spiritual Medicine?" Wen Jiu asked coldly, gripping the fake pill with the corpse hand, causing it to repeatedly make cracking sounds.

The fake pill didn’t shatter, but Mo Palace dared not speak further, "Dare not, dare not... But Mo Mou is feeling unwell, thus the duel with Master Pei will be postponed."

"Not fighting?" 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Not fighting."

Mo Palace promptly responded.

If he were to challenge, it would be three against one, pressing with superiority.

But not a single combat.

In a solo duel, who among the three can be a match for Pei Wuxing?

"Then forget it, but since I’ve already taken out the item, it won’t be returned. So let’s bet on those two. I bet on that mid-stage Foundation Establishment kid to win, you bet on whom... Bet whatever, the more you bet, the more you lose."

Mo Palace and the others exchanged glances, unwillingly taking out some things from their storage bags.

Currently, Feng Jue had taken absolute advantage.

Zuo Xin Kui’s defeat was already certain.

Yet, being from the Three Gates of Non-Life, they couldn’t bet on Feng Jue’s victory, could they?

Helplessly, they could only bet on Zuo Xin Kui’s victory.

Seeing this, Pei Wuxing rejoiced deep down, almost crying with joy, thinking this Spirit Stone was well spent. Yet, as he was about to place a bet, he was stopped, "Master Pei, this kid is your disciple, you can’t bet."

Mo Palace’s mouth twitched.

Then why am I compelled to bet?

Zuo Xin Kui is my disciple.

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