Chapter 49 Hiding Away (Please read on, please vote!)
“Burying the body…”
After much thought, if there are no other hidden actions, this is the only step that might have other arrangements.
However, it is quite normal for disciples of Tianshi Peak to bury corpses.
After all, this place has a second-tier Yin vein. Carrying it on one's back is far less beneficial than burying it in the ground. Absorbing more Yin energy from the earth is beneficial to the growth of the corpse refinement.
"Could there be a secret hidden beneath Xuan Gu Mountain?"
After all, the formation set up by Gu Zhengshun only concealed the thirty layers below Xuan Gu Mountain, which was completely opposite to the actions of Liu Jinxian and Situ Hong in setting up formations that covered the top fifty layers.
"You dog!"
"You're still plotting against me!"
He didn't believe that Gu Zhengshun had no other plans. Now that he was facing a crisis, he had no reaction. He was even willing to give up the Xuanjing Flower, the greatest benefit of Xuan Gu Mountain. There could only be an even greater benefit that would entangle him.
Given this premise, it's quite normal to feel that something is off about Gu Zhengshun.
only……
Are you really going to switch allegiance to Liu Jinxian?
This choice was a last resort for Wang Yu, because Liu Jinxian was too powerful! How could he, a mere fifth-level Qi Refining cultivator, possibly gain the attention and equal treatment from Gu Zhengshun?
Forget about any more benefits; the two levels we already have and the third level we're about to take over might all be snatched away, since Liu has quite a few late-stage Qi Refining subordinates.
We can't win!
Thinking of this, Wang Yu felt a headache coming on. He immediately abandoned his plan to conquer the third floor and only defended the existing two floors. In particular, he would take the nine second-tier bone trees that were about to bloom. Anyone who dared to take them would be his mortal enemy!
"They're going to get tough now—"
And so, three more days passed.
Nearly three hundred cultivators arrived, led by Liu Jinxian, who brought twenty late-stage Qi Refining cultivators. Among them was one person who made Wang Yu, who was secretly observing, twitch.
It was Su Qingshan, who had a personal grudge against him, who was the one who was most focused on the two mountain lords when they set off, and no one noticed him.
This discovery was somewhat unexpected, but it quickly became clear that if this person were to say a few bad things about Liu Jinxian, his situation would become even worse.
"trouble---"
Beyond the black mist, Liu Jinxian fully revealed her aura and loudly proclaimed, "Junior Brother Gu, I have come to help you clean up the troubles of Xuan Gu Mountain as agreed. Why don't you come out and show yourself?"
From within the black mist, Gu Zhengshun's voice, brimming with idiocy, suddenly rang out: "Senior Sister Liu is so generous, and I am not a stingy person either. Apart from these thirty floors, Senior Sister can use the remaining space as she pleases. Whoever takes it can keep it."
With such an agreement, Liu Jinxian's behavior wouldn't be too unseemly. What kind of second-tier bone wood could there be on the lower thirty levels? His terrifying face couldn't help but reveal a disdainful smile.
But outwardly they remained amicable.
"As fellow mountain lords, there's no need for such formalities. I do have a larger number of subordinates, but they risked their lives to help you clear Xuan Gu Mountain, so they deserve payment."
"Perfect, they'll take over the territory they conquered for four years and then return it to you, how about that?"
Four years? If the flowers don't bloom in four years, the five-year mission will be over. This guy is ruthless; he doesn't plan to take a single penny.
"As I said, Senior Sister Liu can do as she pleases. I have no objection even if you occupy it for ten years. It should be so."
His intention to cower was obvious. Now, not only Liu Jinxian, but even her followers felt that Gu Zhengshun was no good. The grand-disciple of a dignified Core Formation Elder was actually a spineless coward.
Su Qingshan was also eager to try it. After listening to Zhao Shang's advice and learning about the many benefits of Xuan Gu Mountain, he was already very interested.
Even if he couldn't get a high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, this second-tier Profound Essence Flower is still pretty good. It can at least increase his chances by 20%, so there's a good chance he'll succeed in using the Reverse Blood Pill to establish his foundation.
All the second-tier Xuanjing flowers on Liu Jinxian's Xuan Bone Mountain belong to her alone. As for Gu Zhengshun's Xuan Bone Mountain, he is confident that he can take over a level by relying on his own methods in a battle.
"hehe."
With an overwhelming presence that posed no threat whatsoever, Liu Jinxian turned to her subordinates and spoke in a cold, sharp tone.
"What I promise, I will keep."
"But you must also keep your promise. You must catch all the bees! If you miss even one, don't blame me for taking away your harvest."
Everyone shuddered and bowed their heads.
"It is determined to capture all the venomous bees for Senior Sister Liu."
"Very good, go ahead."
Nearly three hundred Qi Refining cultivators rode in black robes into the Xuan Bone Mountain, heading to different levels based on their own understanding.
The top 20 floors were almost entirely filled with late-stage Qi Refining cultivators, indicating that they had already been assigned to different levels.
Wang Yu withdrew his gaze from looking down and instead stared at the two disciples flying towards the 290th and 291st floors, both of whom were at the seventh level of Qi Refining!
With a flick of his sleeve, the superior-grade magic artifact, the Netherworld Iron Chain, burrowed into the ground, lying dormant, waiting for the opportunity to be activated by Wang Yu's divine sense.
soon.
The two cultivators arrived together. Since they were on adjacent floors, they noticed the anomaly on these two floors: there were no bone lions or bee swarms, and the area appeared to have been completely wiped out.
"Qi Refining Level 5? A disciple of Heavenly Corpse Peak?"
Wang Yu had already put away his outer disciple's waist token from Cold Blood Peak and was only wearing the outer disciple's robes of the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect, intending to conceal his identity and avoid using contribution points while traveling.
Yes, yes, yes.
After answering, Wang Yu said:
"According to the agreement, whoever captures it owns it. Senior brothers, please find another place."
Upon hearing this, the cultivator who had asked the question revealed a strange smile.
"You mean both of these floors are yours?"
"nature."
"Oh---
"Outrageous! Gu Zhengshun only mentioned the first thirty floors. The remaining two hundred and seventy floors are not included in Senior Sister Liu's promise. If you leave, I might spare your life."
Of these nearly three hundred people, most were disciples of the Gu Poison Peak, with only a few from other peaks. These two were demonic cultivators who specialized in Gu techniques.
The loopholes in Gu Zhengshun's words were intentional.
Wang Yu had already figured out that the feigned dejection and blunder were simply a ploy to push him out and use Liu Jinxian to get rid of him.
After all, if the two come together, it's hard for the other party to judge whether he can deduce the whole story from the clues. Using someone else to do the dirty work is a brilliant plan.
It was also concluded that Wang Yu was reluctant to part with these soon-to-bloom Xuanjing flowers.
But who is Wang Yu?
During the Lingnu era, he dared to take risky actions, cutting off three of the enemy's hands and three of his legs in public. Although he later lost an arm, it proved that his actions were impulsive and foolish.
But that's because they lack a higher-level perspective and can't see the power struggles and changes in the situation among true disciples; it's not that they lack ability.
When it's time to shrink back, he's more thorough than a tortoise.
When he needs to be arrogant, he's more arrogant than anyone else!
"How arrogant!"
Wang Yu struck first, his figure splitting into five, unleashing a barrage of ice swords. The two men were momentarily surprised, and each then used their own methods.
One of them took out a bowl and placed it in front of him to defend against the attack of the ice sword.
One of them had skin and flesh turned outward from between his eyebrows, from which a small golden snake emerged. With the surge of spiritual power, it instantly condensed into a large golden snake phantom, which coiled around the human body like a golden bell!
(End of this chapter)
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