Chapter 176: Difficult to End

This has gotten out of hand!

Ignoring her unpleasant expression, the cultivators outside were already eager to use various low-level talismans to test the defensive capabilities of Jin Manlou's formation.

With just tens of thousands of people, without even needing a single talisman, they could shatter the second-tier array that guards this place into pieces.

The old man, who had caused such a disaster, was terrified, but he stubbornly insisted, "Miss, Brother Zhou and I are both in the late stage of Core Formation; we can definitely kill him..."

"Kill your mother...kill...are you brain-dead?!"

Kim Myo-sun, who had been holding back her anger for so long, finally couldn't hold back any longer and exploded. There were too many people like this in the building who bullied others and couldn't recognize their place.

This is why it has become increasingly inferior to Tianbaoge in recent years.

"In business, harmony is paramount. If all you talk about is killing, who would dare do business with Jin Manlou!"

“Miss…” The old man who had just reached the Core Formation stage felt a little wronged after being scolded.

Kim Myo-sun spoke rapidly and didn't indulge him at all.

"I just said that Jin Manlou values ​​rules the most, and you threatened him in front of me! You're slapping me in the face! What do you think you're doing?! Huh?!"

"Is this some kind of attempt to uphold my dignity? Since when did it become your place to meddle in my affairs? Have I been too accommodating to you, allowing your grandson to disgust me?"

Perhaps it was out of respect for the strong that Kim Myo-sun had accumulated too much resentment, and now that it had erupted, she couldn't control it at all.

Another Core Formation elder, Elder Zhou, who arrived from the side, also remained silent. This was the first time he had ever seen the young lady in this state.

After three breaths, perhaps he had gotten used to his rant.

Kim Myo-sun quickly regained her composure.

"We can't let this get started. If word gets out, Jinmanlou's reputation will be severely damaged, and Tianbaoge will definitely take advantage of the situation and squeeze out the market."

Seeing that they were talking about serious matters, Old Zhou finally dared to speak, though his face was bitter and he was in a bad mood.

“The desires of people’s hearts have been awakened by that kid. At this point, even if he goes back on his word and takes back his promise, it will be useless. These people will definitely launch an attack.”

Yes! It's no use saying anything now.

How should this matter be resolved? Even Jin Miaoshan, who prided herself on her exceptional wisdom, was at a loss.

At this moment.

The old man, who had been scolded into a stupor, suddenly spoke up.

"The Guiling branch building is doomed, and that kid won't get away with it either. The building won't let him off the hook. I might as well go and arrest him..."

"Shut up!"

This time it was Old Zhou who scolded her. Seeing that the young lady's face had darkened again, he quickly saved his old friend's life.

"Brother Liu, how can you still not understand? That's the Lord of Guiling City, and this is the territory of the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect!"

"You killed their law enforcement leader on their own turf? Are you crazy? And that kid brought up three major Nascent Soul clans, which together have more than ten Nascent Soul members. Are you going to take responsibility for that?"

“I… what if he’s lying! Even if it’s true, why should so many Nascent Soul Ancestors help a dead man seek justice for him?”

"hehe--"

Jin Miaoshan shook her head, utterly disappointed in Old Liu, and said with extremely cold eyes.

"Does it matter whether we seek justice or not? What if they use this as an excuse to extort a large sum of money from the building? You know that justice has been lost, so should the building pay? If they don't pay, should we fight? If a Nascent Soul cultivator dies, are you responsible?"

"Even if we take a step back and kill Wang Yu, what good will it do? Can it undo Jin Manlou's losses? Do you know how much a merchant's reputation is worth? It's priceless!"

The elderly man surnamed Liu finally realized the enormity of his mistake, and his knees buckled as he knelt down.

"Liu...Liu is willing to atone for his sins with his death."

"Die? That's too easy for you. Let's talk about it after we've dealt with this matter."

Jin Miaoshan gritted her teeth, flicked her finger and released a precious pearl, which immediately vanished into thin air.

…………

The City Lord's Mansion.

Wang Yu stood calmly on the high ground, observing Jin Manlou who was surrounded. He really didn't expect things to develop to this point, but he wasn't flustered at all.

They couldn't deny that signing a contract with the Third Young Master of the Rebellious Spirit was just so they could have someone to rely on in times like these.

As for whether the trouble is too big, it seems a bit too big.

It doesn't matter!

He wanted to kill the man first; he was disgusted by that old man and wouldn't feel at ease unless he killed him on the spot. If it weren't for the fact that the Death Aura Shield had disappeared because the Corpse Arm was destroyed, he would have been fine.

He slapped Old Deng right then and there, to teach him a lesson about how to die young.

Just when he was filled with malice.

The space in front of him suddenly rippled, and a crystal-clear bead traveled through space to appear in front of him, causing Wang Yu's expression to change drastically.

Several 'Diamond Chains' originating from the third-order formation arrived with a whoosh and tightly bound the bead.

The next second.

Kim Myo-sun's voice came from inside, sounding very kind and friendly.

“Brother Wang, Miao Shan did something unethical. Do you have a way to disperse these greedy cultivators? We can discuss the terms.”

She was at her wit's end. Since Wang Yu could launch such a decisive counterattack so quickly, perhaps he had a backup plan for how things would end? After all, it couldn't possibly escalate to mutual destruction.

At this juncture, Jin Manlou's losses were inevitable, and how to minimize them was the urgent issue she needed to consider.

Especially the impact this matter will have.

The damage to Jin Manlou's reputation is so severe that even as a 'successor candidate,' she will be deposed, and even one or two Nascent Soul Grandmasters cannot protect her.

Because it infringes on the interests of the majority!

Wang Yu's heart pounded a few times. He did have a plan to end things, but the success rate was only 20%. If what happened today happened, he would return to the sect and become one of the true "Four Wastes of the Reverse Spirit Sect".

The price to pay might be that before reaching the Nascent Soul stage, one wouldn't dare leave the sect, and could only slowly grind down one's cultivation level through the placement system.

But if Kim Myo-sun brings this up, even if he's tempted, he won't just agree easily, otherwise wouldn't that mean he's afraid?

"You're dreaming. This city lord would love for you all to die here."

At this moment.

This mysterious bead swayed slightly, as if it had vanished into nothingness, treating the Vajra Chain as nothing, and manifested the scene on the top floor of the Golden Pavilion.

This includes a seated woman and an elderly man who is standing and kneeling.

"This treasure is called the [Void Evolution Pearl]. It is a top-grade third-tier magic treasure with the rare ability to escape into the void. Since you can't keep me here, you might as well ask for some treasures that are useful to you."

"If you really slaughter Jin Manlou of Guiling City, even if you are in the right, no one can protect you, and it won't even help if you hide back in the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect!"

Wang Yu narrowed his eyes; Jin Miaoshan was deliberately provoking him.

Moreover, two people are enough for the conversation, so why bring the surrounding scene to life?

He discovered the blind spot.

That kneeling old man, shouting that he wanted to kill him!

"ha."

"If you want to talk, kill that old man kneeling there, send his body to the city lord's mansion, and then we'll talk."

"good."

Jin Miaoshan agreed without the slightest hesitation, and before Wang Yu had even finished speaking, she crushed a jade pendant.

"Miss!"

Old Zhou had barely uttered a title when he gave up in despair, for in that brief moment, Old Liu had collapsed, his soul and spirit vanished, though his body still retained a faint trace of life.

It was transformed into a top-quality material for refining zombies.

—The living dead!

This is Jin Manlou's [Soul-Destroying Evil Restriction] planted in the Niwan Palace of these outsiders.

Of course, such "honor" is rare. Only the protectors who are the offspring of powerful figures will plant it, in order to prevent the protectors from running away in times of life-or-death crisis.

Logically speaking, becoming a protector involves going through numerous selection processes, and the fate of an individual and their clan is closely linked to the prodigies they protect.

But—don't underestimate the integrity of demonic cultivators! They have their reasons for doing this; just believe them.

"Now...can we talk?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yu burst into maniacal laughter, revealing an arrogance that was unlike his usual self.

There's no way around it; he's playing the crazy guy persona now, the crazier the better.

During negotiations, we can secure greater benefits!

"Kim Myo-sun, you're more interesting than I thought."

"Hey—old man over there."

"Your colleague's death is all your young lady's fault. She deliberately lured me into making this request for revenge. While I was away, things were quite interesting over there, weren't they?"

Old Zhou kept his eyes closed and his nose closed, pretending he knew nothing.

But he had worked his way up from the bottom, and he had experienced more human relationships and intrigues in the Jin clan than the emperor's harem, so he naturally saw through the young lady's thoughts.

Well... what can we do? The bloodline of the Zhou family remains in the blessed land of the Jin clan in Tianchi, which is both an honor and a limitation!

Sigh~

"That's enough. If we delay any longer, even if we come up with a solution, it might not be effective."

Kim Myo-sun was getting impatient, and her tone became increasingly urgent.

Seeing this, Wang Yu also decided to stop while he was ahead. He wasn't very confident, but he could take advantage of the current favorable conditions.

"Tell me all the information Jin Manlou has about [Dongji Jing], and I mean all of it!"

After a moment's thought, Jin Miaoshan understood Wang Yu's plan.

She asked skeptically, "Can this really work?"

"How would I know? I have to try whether it works or not."

Wang Yu spoke nonchalantly.

"You already know the plan to end this. The compensation I'm asking for isn't much. Give me those two third-tier spiritual materials, and I want two kinds of high-grade Core Formation spiritual items, one of which must have Yin and Ice attributes."

"impossible!"

Without a second thought, Kim Myo-sun refused, she said seriously.

"Do you know how rare two Core Formation spiritual items are, not to mention their fixed attributes? Once such treasures are produced, they are used almost immediately. Even Jin Manlou has no way to purchase them."

I don't believe it.

Wang Yu openly expressed his doubts, and he scoffed.

"As a giant merchant organization spanning two regions, I'd believe Jinmanlou if they said they didn't have any Nascent Soul stage spirit animals available, but Core Formation spirit animals... come on, are you kidding me?!"

"I--"

Seeing the other party's hesitation, Wang Yu simply changed his target.

"You won't agree? Then give me back the [Eternal Life Treasure Branch] you have."

"No! This is top-quality..."

"If this won't work, and that won't work, then let's all die together."

Wang Yu turned to leave, but Jin Miaoshan couldn't help but lower her standards again and again: "Don't go. I agree to your previous conditions, but I can't guarantee the Yin and Ice attributes, and the quality of the Core Formation Spiritual Object will only be ordinary."

Wang Yu had only one word to say in response.

"roll!"

(End of this chapter)