69novels Chapter 59: Resurrection Armor Acquired
Chapter 59: Resurrection Armor Acquired
"The Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill should still be in Black Seal City," Yun Congxin suddenly said.
Elder Qing's smile froze. She said sincerely, "Mr. Jiaxing, as long as you stop coveting the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill, I guarantee that the Heavenly Serpent Mansion will always be your friend."
"Of course, my previous promise still stands. As long as you no longer covet the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill, I am willing to serve you as a slave..."
Yun Congxin chuckled; he knew he had guessed correctly.
"Forget it, I'm not interested in old ladies. Let's talk about Earth-rank combat techniques instead," Yun Congxin said.
"Of course, once this matter is settled, I am willing to personally teach you a Heavenly Serpent Palace Earth-rank combat technique." Elder Qing visibly stiffened when she heard the words "old aunt."
"Stop making empty promises, let's get down to business," Yun Congxin threatened succinctly. "Someone's coming this way. You'd better think it over quickly, or I'll just leave you here."
"Mr. Jiaxing, there's no need to scare me. If..." Elder Qing smiled faintly, but his expression suddenly changed halfway through his sentence.
In the distance, two Dou Huangs approached together, and they would likely arrive soon.
She looked at Yun Congxin with pleading eyes, only to find that this heartless man had already stood up, ready to run away.
"Damn bastard, he's even worse than a lecher..." Elder Qing cursed inwardly.
"It's a low-level Earth-rank combat skill: Fish-Dragon Trap." Seeing that Yun Congxin's battle qi wings had already condensed behind her, she finally compromised, "I'll teach you. I'll teach you as soon as we get to a safe place."
Seeing Yun Congxin frown, she quickly continued, "Look, I didn't even bring my storage ring. Even if you kill me, I won't have any fighting technique scrolls to produce..."
She tried her best to look pitiful and wronged, and looked up at Yun Congxin, but could only see the dark brim of his hat, not his expression.
A moment later, Yun Congxin lifted her up and carried her on his shoulder like a sack. Two Dou Huang powerhouses were on their way, and since Yun Congxin couldn't take flight, he had to use his movement techniques to carry her away quickly.
"This is... Hey! That old guy Fan Lao really got himself killed by a goose after all his years of hunting. He actually capsized and died here in a ditch."
Two figures, one in gold and one in silver, descended from the sky. The one in silver recognized the disfigured corpse as Fan Lao with just one glance.
"He's dead. Then Twilight City will have to be renamed again," Jin said, slightly surprised. "Who has such power to make that old ghost die so quickly?"
"There are too many to count. More than that, I'm curious about what kind of treasure could attract a powerhouse of this caliber..."
On the other side, Yun Congxin flew toward the residence occupied by the people of Tian She Mansion with a solemn expression. He sensed the powerful aura of the two Dou Huang experts and realized that the situation was really about to get out of control.
The two arrived together, presumably belonging to the same faction. Their auras were at least that of an eight-star Dou Huang, possibly even at the peak of Dou Huang...
Yun Congxin put Elder Qing down. Looking at Elder Qing, whose skin had been restored to its original state thanks to the Restoration Pill, he said softly, "This has really blown up. The Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill you bid on actually attracted the attention of the Gold and Silver Elders!"
"The Gold and Silver Elders?" Elder Qing asked, puzzled. "Are they the two Dou Huangs we sensed earlier?"
"Of course, among the two peak Dou Huangs who have reached the threshold of Dou Zong, there are only the Golden and Silver Elders in the entire Black Corner Region. These two are extraordinary; they are twin brothers and cultivate the same technique, so together they can fight a three-star Dou Zong," Yun Congxin said. "Seventh-grade pills, the temptation is truly great..."
Elder Qing's expression truly changed. For this auction, the Heavenly Serpent Palace had gone so far as to send a Dou Huang expert. Elsewhere, even if they couldn't get what they wanted, they could at least ensure a safe retreat.
Unfortunately, the Black Corner Region is no ordinary place; the people here don't care about status or face. Even Dou Huang powerhouses are exceptionally adept at engaging in shady dealings.
Elder Qing's expression finally became intriguing. After much hesitation, she said softly, "So, what does Mr. Jia Xing intend to do?"
"Me?" Yun Congxin answered without hesitation, "Give me the Earth-rank combat skill, and I'll leave immediately."
He stretched out his hand, as if he wanted to distance himself from the matter after receiving the benefits.
Elder Qing smiled charmingly and said, "I really don't have any fighting technique scrolls, but I can teach you step by step. With your comprehension, I'm sure you'll learn it quickly..."
Yun Congxin saw through her little scheme at a glance, and he smiled and said, "You want me to be your bodyguard?"
Elder Qing's smile grew even brighter.
"Give me the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill, and I can guarantee your safe departure from the Black Corner Region," Yun Congxin began to make outrageous demands.
"Mr. Jiaxing, I've become like this because of this pill..." Elder Qing began to play the victim.
"Since it's already become like this, don't make a mistake and die in the Black Corner Region because of it." Yun Congxin remained unmoved.
Elder Qing bit her lower lip lightly, the enormous sunk cost causing her heart to ache.
No matter how precious a seventh-grade elixir is, it's not as precious as one's own life. The Blood Sect killed so many disciples of the Heavenly Serpent Palace; someone needs to return alive to report the news, and even more importantly, someone needs to lead a team back to seek revenge.
Moreover, whether the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill can truly transform one's life depends entirely on fate. With good luck, it's a lifeline; with bad luck, it's nothing more than a piece of candy!
Besides, I didn't pay any price for the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill. The auctioneer made it very clear that whoever ultimately obtained the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill would have to do two things for Medicine King Han Feng. Since the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill wasn't ultimately in my hands, why should I work for Han Feng?!
Even if we reclaim the Heavenly Serpent Palace, what then? It'll just be some reward, at most a single Imperial Pill. Losing our lives for it isn't worth it...
"Alright! I will give you the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill, but you must safely return me to the Heavenly Serpent Palace." Finally, Elder Qing gritted his teeth and said in a hoarse voice.
After saying that, she looked at Yun Congxin with a resentful and bitter gaze, as if she were looking at a scumbag who would turn his back on her after pulling up his pants.
"The Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill is in a hidden compartment in the basement of the room. Take it." Elder Qing pointed to the room on her left. She struggled to her feet and, with Yun Congxin's help, limped to the door, personally pointing out the hiding place of the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill to Yun Congxin.
Under Elder Qing's guidance, Yun Congxin spent a long time retrieving the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill. Holding the Cold Jade Treasure Box, he thought with lingering fear:
"Luckily, I didn't use my soul power to examine it, otherwise this pill would have been destroyed... I didn't expect the Heavenly Serpent Mansion to actually use the method of sensing soul power. They are truly powerful and wealthy."