Chapter 235 Three People's Nighttime Talk Amidst Imminent Crisis (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets!)
"Let's go into Guiling and settle Jin Manlou down first."
Wang Yu told Qingyang to stay behind and took Jin Miaoshan and the others to the place they had arranged, the same old spot, next to Tianbao Pavilion.
He went straight back to the city lord's mansion, in a bad mood.
Because he discovered that the Core Formation cultivators he was facing now were a level higher.
The eldest disciple of a Nascent Soul cultivator... a peak Core Formation cultivator!
Faced with such an opponent, he was almost powerless to resist. Threatening Kim Myo-sun was merely a temporary measure and he had no way to fight back.
—Something terrible has happened!
And then what? In the struggle for the Moon Chasing State, Guiling will inevitably become the external window of the new Nine Cities Lord. How many spies and powerful figures will appear here?
If the Yellow Springs Temple breaks the rules, it's not impossible that the people watching the show might get a beating.
No! It's highly likely. He offended Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva just moments before, and he has an inescapable causal relationship to this series of related events.
"It needs moisturizing..."
For some reason, Wang Yu suddenly had this thought. In the Guiling area, the turnover of strong people is not fast, but there are too many outsiders, which is really unbearable.
But we cannot abandon Guiling City.
Three hundred years of sovereignty, and not even fifty years have passed yet. The city is still in the development stage, and its potential has not been fully realized. How could we possibly give up such a large amount of resources?
While pondering, Wang Yu suddenly had an idea.
According to the contract with the Three Young Masters of the Reverse Spirit Realm, he no longer needs the quota for the Xuan Tian Secret Realm. Perhaps he can exchange it for having them guard it for him for twenty years.
They can withstand the storms that Wang Yu couldn't handle.
Retiring from the limelight for twenty years and taking the opportunity to search for the ruins of the ancient Heavenly Soul Sect in the [Heavenly Demon Bone Forest] to perfect the inheritance of divine consciousness is a brilliant plan.
"Take a step back, and the world will be a better place!"
Let's do it this way.
Therefore, Wang Yu stayed in the city lord's mansion, declined all social activities, and sent a messenger back to the mountain gate as quickly as possible to ask Zhuo Shouqing for help.
If you have connections, you have to use them; otherwise, when it's his turn to make a contribution, it will be too late. Given the distance between the two places, it would take at least six months for a round trip.
He planned to stay inside the protective array and not go out!
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October, the 36th year of Wang Yu's career as a deacon.
New Guiling Jinmanfen Building.
"Miss, Lord Wang still refuses your invitation."
With brand-new decor and the latest type of building featuring a top-tier third-grade magic weapon, the environment on the top floor here is exceptionally beautiful, offering panoramic views of the entire city.
At this moment, Jin Miaoshan's long, slender legs were crossed and swaying casually.
He listened to the report from the protector and looked helpless.
"Old Luo, what's wrong with this person? Could he be scared by the height of the building?"
"I don't think so. I heard that the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect has some distinguished guests, and City Lord Wang has been entertaining them recently."
"Distinguished guest? Can he be more honorable than me? Go tell him that there is news of a top-grade ice-attribute Core Formation spiritual item. At most, it will take a few years to get it. Tell him to exchange it for the [Ten Thousand Year Tree Heart]."
"yes--"
The elderly man surnamed Luo nodded in agreement. To be honest, he didn't really want to become a part of the fun between the two of them. The frequency of sending messages every few days was really mentally exhausting.
Given the close proximity, wouldn't it be better to use a sound transmission jade talisman?
It's utterly unreasonable to insist on having him, with his old arms and legs, deliver the message.
"Oh, right."
Just as he turned around, the old man surnamed Luo spoke.
"Two people have arrived, one surnamed Zhuo and the other surnamed Zuoqiu. They are both quite old, but they seem to be of very high status."
It's them.
Kim Myo-sun narrowed her eyes and said quickly.
"No need to go. I can roughly guess what Wang Yu is planning. We'll inform him about the Core Formation Spiritual Object when he returns."
The elderly man surnamed Luo: "...Okay!!"
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at the same time.
Inside the Guiling City Lord's Mansion, apart from Yu Xing, Wang Yu's good elder brother Zhuo Shouqing and Zuo Qiuming, who had provided strong support, were both present.
The Three Young Masters of Rebellion.
Yu Xing was actually the eldest, Zhuo Shouqing was the second, and Zuo Qiuming was the third. They were ranked by age, and they were already over a hundred years old when they first met Wang Yu.
Now, so many years have passed, and even if we calculate based on the lifespan of 300 years for Foundation Establishment cultivators, they have already entered middle age, and their cultivation has improved considerably.
He has at least entered the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, which is about the fourth level.
However, at their current pace, to even touch the threshold of Core Formation, they would need to maximize their resources, give up all leisure activities, and dedicate themselves to relentless cultivation.
The two arrived later than Wang Yu had expected, but that was understandable, since Zhuo Shouqing was also planning some things in private and couldn't be available at a moment's notice.
Right now.
The banquet was set out, and only the three of them were drinking in the huge palace. All the maids and guards had withdrawn, leaving only Xueyu to cultivate on the Xuanbing bed not far away.
The big fox has been working very hard lately, probably because he felt powerless and unable to help Wang Yu share the burden. So he has become more mature, which is a good thing.
"Fourth brother, I will definitely help you with this. The battle for Zhuyue Prefecture is indeed too dangerous. There will be no shortage of cultivators at the peak of the Core Formation stage in the next twenty years."
Without a doubt, it must be Zuo Qiuming who spoke like that. He always called me "Fourth Brother" so affectionately. Wang Yu nodded repeatedly.
"This is what I think: a fox borrowing the tiger's might is ultimately not a real tiger. There are too many strong people in the Guiling area, which is not suitable for me at this stage."
Zhuo Shouqing frowned and remained silent, downing several cups of wine before finally speaking.
"Wang Yu, there's something I must tell you."
"Please feel free to speak."
"Back when you were searching for secret methods to improve your aptitude, you should have also come across the [Blood Spring Evil Technique]."
"That's right."
Wang Yu did not hesitate, but a bad feeling arose in his heart, and what Zhuo Shouqing said next confirmed this feeling.
"In the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect, only the Blood Path Inheritance can inherit the sect's orthodoxy. It is also the most powerful inheritance among the Nine Peaks and Ten Paths, with the greatest chance of breaking through to the Divine Transformation stage."
"It is much stronger than the Nascent Soul Transformation inheritances such as the Rakshasa True Demon Scripture, the Blood Nether Devouring Heaven Technique, and the Deep Void Extreme Cold Technique."
"And among us second-generation direct descendants who are of extraordinary birth, there are often those with average aptitude. In such cases, the Blood Spring Evil Technique is the art for us to change our fate."
"Yu Xing and Zuo Qiuming were too young back then, and they had some empathy for those consumable materials, which ultimately led to their failure. As a result, their three spiritual roots were also affected, and they were unable to form a core for the rest of their lives."
“But I am different. I was murdered by my own people, which led to today’s outcome.”
As Zhuo Shouqing spoke, his expression was filled with sorrow, and he could not hide his hatred.
This was the first time Wang Yu had heard of this matter, but he had some guesses in his mind. Zhuo Shouqing's account was slightly different from what he had thought, but it was still pretty much the same.
"After the incident, my parents came up with a way to save me."
"Um?"
Before Wang Yu could react, Zuo Qiuming suddenly asked in surprise, "Hmm, why haven't I heard the second brother mention this before?"
Zhuo Shouqing gave a bitter smile.
"Third brother, your failure was your own doing, I was the victim."
"Although the foundation has been damaged, I still have a chance to make amends. The Blood Spirit Root has finally taken shape, but it is only one-ninth of the original, which is similar to the aptitude of a Four Spirit Root."
Upon hearing this, Zuo Qiuming hesitated, wanting to say something but ultimately holding back.
But he was indignant inside. What did he mean by "bringing it on himself"? He was just like a lotus rising from the mud, untainted by its filth.
Of course, if we give him another chance now...
He would definitely want to pick up his six-year-old self and slap him. What are a hundred kids of the same age and birth date? He could definitely be ruthless now!
Zhuo Shouqing continued.
"There is a secret technique in the Blood Spring Evil Law that involves mutual devouring. If I can devour the guy who was reborn and formed a cocoon at the same time as me on that day, I can repair my damaged blood spirit root."
These conditions are similar to the Demon Embryo Mystic Origin Secret Incantation, but in reality, they have more restrictions and also require the right timing.
"And that person, I found him."
"He is the real culprit who harmed me! But his bloodline is on par with mine. My parents were furious but could only endure it. My great-grandfather told us to fight for our lives, to determine who was superior and who would live or die!"
Having said all that, Wang Yu understood his meaning without needing to say anything more.
Zuo Qiuming was both furious and incredulous.
"Zhuo Shouqing, you really know how to hide things! Why didn't you tell me about this? I could have helped..."
He paused halfway through his sentence, then froze.
Zhuo Shouqing said coldly.
"Have you thought it through? You can't help me. If you make a move, it means Zuoqiu Shi has made a move. The other side won't sit idly by and wait to die. Yu Xing doesn't even know about this."
After listening to the whole thing, Wang Yu nodded.
"I can help you."
"Of course! You were discovered by me, so naturally you're one of my people. Including the assassins I've trained over the years, they're all here to take down that guy."
"My time is running out. I must devour his blood spirit root before I turn two hundred and thirty, otherwise I won't have enough time left to form my core."
"Therefore, I cannot help you with the matter of Guiling City."
"I understand. What did Brother Ming say?"
Wang Yu turned to look at Zuo Qiuming, who was usually a flamboyant and energetic guy, but was unusually silent at this moment.
He lowered his head and silently sipped his wine, lost in thought.
This late-night conversation seems to be fizzling out.
Zhuo Shouqing stood up and sighed.
“I can’t leave the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect for too long, otherwise that guy will use underhanded tactics, especially since he came to Guiling last time, his reaction this time will be exceptionally swift.”
"etc--"
Wang Yu suddenly spoke up and asked.
"What is that person's strength? Does he have any capable subordinates?"
Zhuo Shouqing turned around and said meaningfully.
"Zhuo Shouyun is the same age as me and has a mid-stage Core Formation cultivation. You don't know his subordinates, but they are all very strong. However... there is one of them who you must remember very well."
"Who?" Wang Yu pressed.
"—Fu Xiao!"
After saying that, Zhuo Shouqing pushed open the door and left without lingering.
At the round table, Wang Yu clenched his fists involuntarily.
This second brother seems to be using some methods to completely bind him to his warship. He doesn't even trust the Styx Contract? My mind was filled with countless thoughts.
At that moment, the sense of crisis he felt was truly overwhelming.
Fu Xiao was an enemy he was destined to face after he began cultivating the Demon Embryo Secret Curse.
Zhuo Shouqing chose to tell him this at this time because he definitely wanted to take action before Fu Xiao condensed his infant. The matter of the Styx Contract was no longer important; he had to accelerate his own growth.
This requires some favorable circumstances.
He tried both conventional and unconventional methods to accelerate his cultivation, but he still felt it was too slow.
"Wang Yu, I've made up my mind."
"Um?"
(End of this chapter)
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