Chapter 240 The Noble Lady of Taihu Lake and Her Heavenly Thunder Talisman

However, due to his overly sensitive perception, he was overwhelmed by the intense pain and subconsciously paused for a moment.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Wang Yu flew out and arrived at Xue Yu's side a thousand meters away in the blink of an eye. He picked up his beloved pet and threw it into the spirit beast bag.

Just then, I brushed past a pair of astonished eyes.

A strange spy!

The battle with the Poison Fire Toad was so loud that it was perfectly normal for fellow cultivators exploring the Heavenly Demon Bone Forest to be drawn in; there was no need to worry too much about attracting other third-tier demon beasts.

Once a monster is awakened, it will possess a very strong sense of territory.

It's common knowledge that there won't be another Tier 3 demonic beast within a thousand miles of the Poison Fire Toad. Of course... nothing is absolute, and sometimes things that defy common sense can happen.

Wang Yu's speed among Foundation Establishment cultivators, if not the best, is certainly among the top, and his Frost Moon Wings are already at their peak.

He could cover thousands of meters in a single leap, and sooner or later, he would leave behind the Poison Fire Toad, a demonic beast that was not good at escape techniques.

This giant toad hopped and leaped its way in, leaving a trail of fire as its back spewed out a special bodily fluid that was both poisonous and flaming.

After one incense stick has burned.

Wang Yu hid behind a giant rock, using a combination of spells and the effects of the Earth Demon Mask, making him appear like an inconspicuous rock in the mountains and forests. He waited for quite a while.

The fire toad croaked as it passed by him and chased after him into the distance.

"Phew... I've shaken it off."

Through this battle, he discovered that the Poison Fire Toad, a typical third-stage demonic beast, was weaker than the Core Formation cultivators of the Yellow Springs Temple's outer sect.

However, it did not use its natal demonic treasure, and it was unknown whether that wide-range fire ring spell was its natal divine power.

Therefore, this battle can only be used as a reference. If these conditions are added and the influence of the Yin Corpse Curse is removed, it is very likely that it will be even stronger than the outer sect Core Formation cultivators of major forces.

Third-tier demonic beasts are indeed difficult to deal with. He wanted to kill them, and while he could rely on the Taiyin Sha Corpse to entangle them, he still lacked a decisive means to finish them off!

After waiting a moment and confirming that the fire toad had no intention of reaching back, he relaxed considerably.

The Crimson Flame Stone, worth over a million spirit stones, was worth more than he had earned honestly running his business in Guiling for two or three years.

It's true that you need to get out and about more often; opportunities won't just come knocking on your door.

They were preparing to continue their journey towards the target depression.

A figure flashed beside Wang Yu, and a stingy girl dressed in a tight-fitting long dress, with no skin showing except for her face, suddenly appeared three meters away from him.

Her features were delicate and petite, her cheeks were rosy and flawless, making her incredibly cute and lively. Her eyes sparkled like glass, giving off a feeling of being watched.

Wang Yu snorted coldly.

With crescent moon marks appearing in his eyes, he immediately used the Illusion of the Moon to glare back, and with a clasp of his hands, countless icicles were about to burst forth from the ground.

"etc--"

This charming young girl swiftly broke through his Moon Illusion Eye Technique, and with a mysterious footwork, she seemed to traverse space without any sign of movement, appearing fifty meters away.

Wang Yu paused.

Back then, he read a large number of classic texts in the [Scripture Hall], and one of the key points was detailed information about the five demonic sects and the seven righteous sects.

The girl's peculiar footwork was none other than the top-tier escape technique of the Thunderfire Temple in the Taihu Spirit Realm, namely, "Shrinking the Earth to an Inch"!

Judging from his outward aura, he was only at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

His mastery of this supernatural power had already reached the level of minor accomplishment, surpassing even the Yellow Spring Great Handprint he cultivated using the placement railing.

It was at the same level as the Lesser Asura Killing Fist that he had cultivated for many years.

After a moment of silence, he spoke first.

"People from Lei Huo Temple?"

The girl was taken aback by his words and quickly shook her head.

"No, I obtained this escape technique in an ancient secret realm."

"Oh? I didn't say that it was your escape technique that was exposed."

"..."

The other party's clumsy acting and feigned innocence were repulsive, not to mention trying to pry into his background as soon as they met. But since he was wearing the Earth Demon Mask, he didn't have to worry about revealing his secrets.

He came here seeking opportunities. The presence of the people from Lei Huo Temple was of little concern to him, and he rarely interacted with the cultivators from Taihu Lake.

"I will forgive your offense now that you have left."

"I didn't mean to, I'm sorry."

As she spoke, the girl actually apologized, staring at Wang Yu's mask.

"I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Zhuo, where did you obtain your mask?"

A killer organization that has been extinct for many years.

—【The Mara!】

This kind of intelligence is not something that the Taihu Lake region should be concerned about, after all, it's just a third-rate Core Formation organization.

Even if all thirty-six assassins possess Core Formation cultivation, they shouldn't be the focus of the dominant forces' investigations. Keeping a close eye on the Nascent Soul cultivators of the five demonic sects is the priority.

It's like a powerful nation in a past life staring at a small tribe in Africa and asking, "Did you change your chief yesterday?"

absurd!

Puzzled, Wang Yu asked in return.

"What does this have to do with you, fellow Daoist?"

Perhaps feeling guilty for her previous offense? The girl actually began to explain: "Many years ago, an important person came to Yunling Prefecture, wearing the same mask as Fellow Daoist Zhuo. I wanted to find her."

A story quickly formed in Wang Yu's mind.

The girl in front of him came from Lei Huo Guan and was an extremely important core figure. Otherwise, she would not have been able to inherit top-level supernatural powers at the Foundation Establishment stage.

That's undeniable, but... she's actually here to find someone?

Those with extraordinary backgrounds often have exceptional trump cards up their sleeves, and Wang Yu, not wanting to cause trouble, said this.

"The person you're looking for should be one of the assassins of the [Moro Clan]."

"The Mara Clan? Assassins? I implore you, fellow Daoist, how can I contact this organization?"

Wang Yu's eyes were strange; he genuinely knew nothing, yet he rushed out to search for someone. This didn't fit his understanding of the cultivators from Taihu Lake.

The Moon Fairy Changxi left a very deep impression on him, and the later Lan Boting completely shattered his filter of righteous cultivators.

She seems to be more than just a noblewoman; she has likely lived under the protection of her elders since birth, which has shaped her personality.

If Lei Huo Guan cannot find her soon, no matter what trump cards she has, she will probably not escape death. Chi Yuan's tribulation cultivators come in waves.

As long as you have those lamb-like qualities, trouble will never stop. Those people have a sharp eye and always pick on the weak to crush.

No matter how many cards you have up your sleeve, there will eventually be a time when they are all used up.

After a long pause, he carefully considered his words before speaking.

"I, Zhuo, can tell you all the information I know, but what... can you offer me in exchange?"

The other party then realized what was happening, but wasn't foolish enough to pull out all his treasures for Wang Yu to choose from. Instead, he cautiously said...

"How many spirit stones?"

This feigned financial hardship is really too naive.

He shook his head directly: "This is the Heavenly Demon Bone Forest. What use would I, Zhuo, have for spirit stones? Do you have any powerful, one-time-use treasures? Preferably at the third tier."

The girl felt a pang of panic. Just as her master had said, the people of Chi Yuan were treacherous and cunning, and they were definitely testing her to see if she had any trump cards up her sleeve.

That's how it is.

We might as well intimidate them and make them trade honestly!

"I have a few talismans here, but I can only use one at most. I'll buy this information from Fellow Daoist Zhuo."

Wang Yu's eyes lit up; she truly lived up to her noble status.

All talisman treasures are at least Tier 3, and can only be made by extracting the essence of a Core Formation cultivator's natal magic treasure. A complete talisman treasure can only be used a maximum of three times.

She actually has several!

"I wonder what the highest level of talisman you possess is?"

"That has nothing to do with Fellow Daoist Zhuo."

The Boundless Talisman Treasure, at its third tier, contains three area-of-effect attacks.

The Heavenly Thunder Talisman Treasure, at the third tier, contains three Heavenly Thunder Infusion Techniques, making its single-target power extremely strong.

The Ink Palace Talisman Treasure, at its third tier, contains three Ink Palace Seals, capable of suppressing a great demon for the duration of an incense stick's stick.

The above three types are the talisman treasures that this noble lady from Taihu Lake took out. They have never been used and are all of very high quality, indicating that she has more and more powerful talisman treasures in her possession.

These... are probably not frequently used in normal times.

While Wang Yu was envious, he also felt a little regretful. He knew that the other party had already reached the limit by being able to produce a talisman of this level, and asking for anything higher would only be foolish.

"I want the Heavenly Thunder Talisman."

"Can."

After saying this, the girl delivered the Heavenly Thunder Talisman to Wang Yu with a gentle breeze, surprisingly without making him sign a contract...

This honest and genuine attitude is like something from another world!

He had forgotten when he last encountered someone like that.

"Fellow Daoist Zhuo, please speak."

Seeing her suspicious look, Wang Yu suddenly smiled and did not back down: "A hundred years ago, thirty-six assassins from the Demon Luo Clan joined forces to assassinate a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Hehuan Sect. After succeeding, they were reduced to ashes by his father, the Yin-Yang Demon Lord."

"Thirty-six pieces of the Earth Demon Mask began circulating in Chiyuan at that time. The one on my face was obtained through auction."

"impossible!"

Before Wang Yu could finish speaking, the girl became somewhat agitated and expressed strong disbelief.

"Sister Mu...she told me that she came to Yunling Prefecture. How could she possibly be assassinating someone from the Hehuan Sect? Your information is wrong!"

"It can't be wrong."

Wang Yu shrugged.

"In Chiyuan, others may lie, but I, Zhuo, value my reputation the most. Even if you are a cultivator from Taihu, once a deal is made, I will not lie to you."

"The information comes from Tianbao Pavilion. If you want to verify it, it won't be difficult."

Wang Yu deliberately misled the public. The information was given to him by Jin Miaoshan, so he couldn't let her go to Jin Manlou to verify it, lest he expose his presence in the Heavenly Demon Bone Forest.

Even though the other party might guess, it's still best to try to keep it a secret. With this added layer of tacit understanding, the other party won't contact him on their own initiative.

If anything goes wrong, Wang Yu will definitely become suspicious.

Upon hearing Wang Yu's request to go to Tianbao Pavilion to verify, the girl was already largely convinced. She walked towards the outside of the mountain in a daze, clearly intending to go and verify it.

Seeing this, Wang Yu gave a reminder.

"In your condition, it's best not to go to Wan Du Town. You can go to a nearby major city to verify."

There was no reply, and the figure gradually disappeared into the shadows of the dense forest.

In this transaction, Wang Yu has done everything he could to be considerate and righteous.

It can be considered a positive connection.

It was simply that during this trip to the Heavenly Demon Bone Forest, I first encountered the Ruan family's group, and then met this noble lady from Taihu Lake, which stirred up a hidden emotion in my heart.

He didn't know how long it could last.

He shook his head and continued on his way to his destination.

A thousand people who cultivate demonic practices will have a thousand kinds of demonic practices. Selfishness is demonic, vengeance is demonic, slaughtering all living beings is demonic, and doing whatever one pleases is also demonic.

Even this demonic cultivator couldn't quite see his own heart anymore.

(End of this chapter)