Devour

Chapter 179 The New Emperor

Cheng Bai put down the inner elixir. The material requirements for the soul weapon were more stringent. Unfortunately, it did not have runes like Hu Tian that could control the size of the space freely. It would be much more troublesome to engrave the corresponding restrictions instead, and the effect would be poorer.

Chu Kangtian was surprised and asked, "Why? Brother Chengxian is still not satisfied? There may not be such a good opportunity in the future."

Cheng Bai asked, "Is there a Zhenwu Rock?"

Chu Kangtian shook his head and said, "Zhenwu Rock is of great help to warriors. It has become more and more scarce recently, and is frequently out of stock in surrounding areas."

Cheng Bai thought: "The Zhenwu stone bed cannot be cut into Xingxiu beads now. Without the control core, even if a few more Longbo inner pills are added, it can only be refined into a top-notch spiritual tool. It's a pity to waste natural materials and treasures. It's better to accumulate more foundation. The Five Continents is so vast, there must be better choices." Then he said: "I'll think about it."

Chu Kangtian said hurriedly: "If it is put up for auction at the Qunhuaya Club, the price will be much higher than this."

"There's still a chance, isn't there?"

Cheng Bai had inquired about it, and found out that the Qun Hua Ya Hui implemented a hidden bidding system, which was completely different from the open bidding system in an auction. One had to be careful with the bidding, and there were many chances to pick up big bargains, especially when there were several identical treasures, and it was naturally difficult to chase a higher average price.

Chu Kangtian's eyes flickered, guessing some of Cheng Bai's thoughts, and said with a smile: "There are no two identical leaves in the world, and the same type and grade of inner elixirs also have different levels. The Huaya Club bids for the same treasure, and the bidding basis is the same, but it randomly selects the goods, and it is possible that the highest price buys the worst one. This is a godsend opportunity, Brother Chengxian might as well choose the best goods at the same price, which is actually cost-effective."

Cheng Bai knew that what he said was right, and thought: "This batch of inner elixirs is just right for refining the scales of the Basher King into the Jade Spirit Armor."

But they had to talk about the price, so he picked up the inner pill and said, "Thank you, Brother Chu, for your advice. I'll buy a few more, and I'll give you a 95% discount."

Chu Kangtian laughed and said, "Brother Chengxian, you are a wise man. This is the lowest discount I have ever received from the client. No one else can get it."

The white ones were of selected quality, and the 16 best ones were picked out at once, spending 152,000 taels of black gold.

Just after the payment and delivery, an expected customer came to the store.

Min Wushuang, wearing a robe and armor, came to Xianhua Pavilion alone. As soon as he entered the door, he said loudly: "Chu Kangtian, it's been a long time since we last met. You are getting more and more daring. You dare to protect the enemy of the Tumin Society."

Chu Kangtian was startled and quickly stood up to greet him, saying with a smile: "Brother Wushuang, I am scared too. How dare Kangtian? Please come in and sit down."

Min Wushuang's eyes were piercing as he glanced at Cheng Bai and asked, "Emperor Bai? Sect Master Cheng? You were the one who made the Evil-Breaking Pill?"

Cheng Bai had seen the shocking scene of the other party slaughtering Pan Yu, so he bowed and said, "It is me. Min Longtou fought against an army of 50,000 people alone. He is so outstanding that I admire him even more."

Min Wushuang snorted and said, "There's nothing to brag about in the Tumin Society. We are just assassins who are paid to kill people. We shouldn't show up in public. Unfortunately, if you don't have deterrence, others will bully you and betray you; if you don't have hard power, others will pick on you and provoke you. No wonder I am so cruel in broad daylight."

Cheng Bai thought about it and it made sense. He smiled and said, "Min Longtou is an expert, and that's a great comment."

Min Wushuang said: "I came here today for only one thing. The six assassins of the Tumin Society all died at the hands of your Tiantun Sect, right?"

Chu Kangtian heard something wrong in the tone and was afraid that the two sides might start fighting, so he stepped back quietly to avoid being implicated.

Cheng Baimian remained calm and said as if nothing had happened: "I don't know."

Seeing that he was so straightforward in his refusal, Min Wushuang did not want to argue and said bluntly, "This matter was initially caused by Jingtao Sect. They have already paid the price for being too clever. Sect Master Cheng, I see that you are a pillar of the country and I will not make it difficult for you. You have two choices today."

Cheng Bai raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh, please go ahead."

Min Wushuang said: "First, Prince Nie is wise and brave, with great talent and strategy. He wants to accomplish great things and is looking for talents. I am willing to hire you as the Northern Guard National Master, to sit in Qian'an City, to be in charge of the two veins of refining equipment and spiritual medicine, to assist the world, and to work together for great things."

Cheng Bai was secretly wondering, "Why would Min Wushuang, with such status, serve secular royal nobles? Nie Ziqiong is very young, and I think his cultivation is not as good as Min Wushuang's." A light bulb suddenly lit up in his head, and he suddenly realized, "Could it be that Prince Nie's status is special and is definitely not as simple as it seems?"

Min Wushuang said, "You are a smart person. Prince Nie is of the bloodline of the emperor's son. He is extremely talented and has boundless luck. Four days ago, he awakened a vision in front of the enemy and our army. He made rapid progress and broke through to the state of no thoughts. He is destined to embark on the path of becoming an emperor. He is the future emperor that Tu Min will do his utmost to assist."

Cheng Bai had noticed that Nie Ziqiong had reached the state of no-thought in Xianhua Pavilion a few days ago. He thought that he would take advantage of the situation on the battlefield to show his hidden strength and make a stunning debut.

He pondered for a moment and said casually, "So that's how it is. Another emperor's son. What about the second one?"

Min Wushuang said: "Second, take my three moves, and fight to the death. If I can't do anything to you, Tu Min will end it with the Tian Tun Sect, and we will go our separate ways. I can't control you."

Cheng Bai recalled the first battle with Mo Ruo that day, and wondered, "This three-axe fight is a custom in the Five Continents, right?"

Min Wushuang asked, "If you choose the first choice, we will both be happy, and we will encourage each other to help His Majesty become a saint. If you choose the second choice, we will decide the winner in three moves. If you lose, you will have to pay for the six lives I slaughtered in the Mercy Society; if you win, you can decide whether to stay or go. How do you think?"

In his opinion, Cheng Bai's cultivation level was mediocre, so he should choose the first option no matter what, and he could easily complete the mission of recruiting him.

Cheng Bai responded, "I am a carefree person by nature and don't know how to be a national teacher, so I can only agree to the second option."

Min Wushuang had never expected Cheng Bai to be so determined, so he changed his mind and said, "Do you know that I am the King of Killing, and no one will survive under my sword? You are young and full of energy, and you don't know your own abilities. I will give you two days to prepare for the battle and think carefully. If you change your mind, tell me."

Cheng Bai said without showing any weakness: "I have something important to do and cannot wait here. I will have to leave soon. If King Ming wants to find me, he will have to make several more trips."

Min Wushuang laughed angrily and said, "There is no one in the world that I can't find. Next time we meet, I won't be so polite." He turned around and left.

Chu Kangtian heaved a sigh of relief when he saw him go away, and then he said, "Brother Cheng's reputation as a spiritual pharmacist has spread like wildfire. There are few spiritual pharmacists in the north, and even fewer outstanding ones. Nie Ziqiong is eager to recruit talents, and Min Wushuang actually came here intentionally to recruit you, not to make enemies with you. It's a pity that he has always been like that, and the result is contrary to our wishes."

Cheng Bai pondered and said, "How many emperor's sons are there? How to judge the true and false?"

Chu Kangtian said: "At present, we know that there are two people who have inherited the bloodline of the Great Emperor's Divine Fire. They must be the Five Elements and Five Extremes Holy Body. Their cultivation has improved rapidly. If they have the opportunity, they will be able to leap over the dragon gate. This should have been an opportunity for Cheng Xiandi... That's it, how can we know whether it will be a blessing or a curse? We can't force it."

Cheng Bai saw that he was quite willing to explain, so he asked, "Brother Chu, what do you think about this? Please speak clearly."

Chu Kangtian said: "In my humble opinion, the sudden appearance of the Emperor's son will definitely change the situation in the Cloud Realm. At first, Min Wushuang refused to believe in evil and stood on the opposite side of Yong Yao. Later, he found that the situation was not good and it was too late to save the relationship, so he seized the opportunity of another Emperor's son, Nie Ziqiong."

Cheng Bai was thinking: "Ningxiang is also the Emperor's daughter, so I might as well go and help her. According to the time in this world, they should have arrived at the Wuzhou Continent a few days ago. I wonder where they settled."

A few days ago, he used a talisman to try to contact her, but received no response for a while, so he planned to try again in a few days.

Chu Kangtian kept talking about his business, saying, "We will hold a gathering of elites in a few days, and there will definitely be something that Brother Cheng will like."

Cheng Bai had no plan to stay any longer, so he got up early the next day, packed his things, called Lu Miaoting and others, paid the rent, and said goodbye to Chu Kangtian.

What we have gained in Qian'an City has exceeded our expectations. We don't want to delay too long, so it's time to head to Shanhui City.

Chu Kangtian saw the guests off and kindly reminded them, "When you go south, it's best to avoid the Death Boat Training Camp."

The so-called Ship of Death is a mysterious place that has appeared recently. It is the only secret place in the territory of Beiwei State. Legend has it that there are countless treasures in it, and it has long been occupied by the Tumin Society.

Cheng Bai said: "Thank you for your care, Brother Chu. I will come again when the heroes gather together. See you later." He rode on the dragon-shaped black dragonfly and flew southward towards Mount Sumeru.