Misery: There is a pawn shop here

Chapter 117 Lonely Marquis

On the Four Directions Platform, as the power of the Yiliu Black Cult gradually expands, the situation has changed dramatically.

When Ba Ye Lian and Yi Chan Ti visited the Yi Liu Black Cult, the Yi Liu Cult members responsible for guarding the area dared not neglect them and hurriedly went inside to report. After the news was relayed back, Ba Ye Lian and Yi Chan Ti stepped onto the Four Directions Platform. Along the way, they saw a scene full of vitality and the flourishing of all things.

"I am truly ashamed that my previous efforts were in vain and even caused the two masters to come here in person."

Facing the two from the Holy Domain, Bei Chen Yuan Huang showed no arrogance, but instead treated them with the utmost courtesy. The two, Ba Ye Lian and Yi Chan Ti, couldn't help but feel more favorably disposed towards this monarch whose deeds they had only heard of.

"Amitabha." Eight-Leaf Lotus clasped his hands together in a gesture of respect. "If it weren't for the Pope's intervention, the entire Holy Domain would likely have been unable to escape the clutches of the Otherworldly Demon Realm. We dare not forget such kindness."

"You're too kind, Master," said Bei Chen Yuanhuang. "Although I also have ambitions, I am aware of the rise and fall of the world. The demons of the Otherworld are not descendants of the Bitter Realm, and they must have the intention to destroy the Bitter Realm. How can Bei Chen Yuanhuang sit idly by and watch them do evil and commit atrocities? I only wish to unite with all parties to jointly defend the Demon Realm and protect the living beings."

"Amitabha Buddha, it is truly a blessing for all living beings that the Pope has such a heart."

Eight-Leaf Lotus spoke again in praise, "Yi Liu may become the target of the Demon Realm in order to help the Holy Domain in the future. We are willing to stand with Yi Liu and help him, unite the righteous path and the Xuan Sect to fight against the Demon Realm together."

"It would be wonderful to have a master as a link to connect all parties." Bei Chen Yuan Huang clapped his hands and sighed, "Although we worked with the righteous people to eliminate the calamity of the demonic fire, we were still unable to get along with it. Now that a master is here to unite us, it would be wonderful. Master, please rest assured that if the Lord of Yi Liu is needed in the future, Bei Chen Yuan Huang will not refuse."

After a few words, even with their temperament, cultivation, and knowledge, Ba Ye Lian and Yi Chan Ti couldn't help but feel increasingly favorably toward Bei Chen Yuan Huang. In the end, the two declined Bei Chen Yuan Huang's invitation to the banquet and hurriedly left in order to unite the two forces of the righteous path and the Xuanzong.

After the two monks left, Huanyu Qizang entered the hall.

Bei Chen Yuan Huang looked at the Universe Wonders and asked, "What does the strategist think of what I said earlier?"

"It would be best for us to share the threat of the Otherworld with the three forces of the Righteous Path, the Profound Sect, and the Holy Domain. But I'm afraid that the Righteous Path will use us as a weapon and force us to face the Demon Realm directly."

"So the existence of the Sanctuary is very important, isn't it?"

"Indeed, while the alliance is not yet formed, the Pope should do one more thing: if he wants to gain prestige, he should go all the way."

"What's the matter?"

"According to reports, the loyal and valiant King Hu Junqing has died."

"Huh?" Bei Chen Yuanhuang was taken aback upon hearing this. Hu Junqing inherited the title of Loyal and Valiant King from his ancestors. The name of Loyal and Valiant King for generations was not uncommon in the martial arts world. Even when Bei Chen Yuanhuang was still the Crown Prince and no longer in the martial arts world, he had heard of the reputation of the Loyal and Valiant King's Mansion. In the past, the Yiliu Black Cult was destroyed by Mu Shaoai in conjunction with the Loyal and Valiant King's Mansion. He had even intended to contact the Loyal and Valiant King's Mansion through Mu Shaoai to restore the reputation of the Yiliu Black Cult. He never expected that before the plan could be implemented, the Loyal and Valiant King would die.

"Who did it?"

"Yinchuan Butterfly Lord!"

"Ok?"

"After Gongsun Yue and Butterfly Lord escaped from Yiliu, they were surrounded by Gongsun Yue's enemies and the troops of the Loyal and Valiant Prince's Mansion. Butterfly Lord protected her and was seriously injured in the battle. They were then found by the Loyal and Valiant Prince's men. Gongsun Yue was brought to the Loyal and Valiant Prince's Mansion for trial. Unexpectedly, Butterfly Lord stormed into the Loyal and Valiant Prince's Mansion and killed Hu Junqing in front of everyone. He then took Gongsun Yue and escaped from the Loyal and Valiant Prince's Mansion, disappearing without a trace." Huanyu Qizang said, "Gongsun Yue and Butterfly Lord are also Yiliu's targets. We can take this opportunity to improve Yiliu's reputation and enhance its prestige."

"It is indeed a good plan. I never expected that Gongsun Yue and Butterfly Lord would give me such a great gift."

Bei Chen Yuanhuang clapped his hands in approval and said, "In that case, there's no time to lose. I'll head to the Loyal and Valiant Prince's Mansion to offer my condolences and declare my stance."

"The Pope is wise." "The strategist's plan was excellent."

……

A lone peak, a cold moon, a person, a pair of eyes, looking up at the sky and stars, the more he looks, the more his brows furrow, the deeper his doubts become.

"Strange, why do the stars still show no signs of dimming at this moment? Is it really going to be a battle between two dragons?"

“When I observed the stars last time, although they were bright, there was always a hint of darkness, indicating signs of decay. Why is the sense of decay much less now? Is this what is meant by the unpredictability of fate?”

"Sometimes, it's not necessarily fate, but perhaps more about human effort."

At this moment, a voice suddenly rang out behind the man. The man frowned slightly and turned around to look. He saw that there was now a person standing under the small pavilion where he often sat alone, with a person wearing a straw hat following behind him.

With a man's keen eyesight, he could easily tell that the person wearing the bamboo hat was clearly a woman, while the man, with his sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, possessed an extraordinary bearing and was undoubtedly either rich or noble.

The sudden appearance of the two people puzzled the man. With his abilities, he would have been able to detect anyone stepping onto this place without noticing, but these two were different. If they hadn't spoken, he wouldn't have even known that someone was behind him.

"Gentlemen, where do you come from, and what brings you here?" the man asked coldly. He disliked strangers, and even more so, strangers setting foot on this place.

"Bei Chenyin, this is the Book of Heartbreak," Bei Chenyin said loudly.

"Bei Chen Yin? The long-lost Prince of Bei Chen Dynasty? As for Jue Qing Shu, that must be that assassin from the Blood List. I never imagined that the unparalleled minister of Bei Chen Dynasty, who disappeared for so long, was actually cooperating with the Blood List?"

"No," Bei Chenyin shook his head and said, "I was just ordered to help this newcomer familiarize himself with the work process. This visit was also ordered to present him with a pawn token."

"Pawning?"

"There is a pawnshop that can fulfill all your desires and requests, provided that you can afford the price."

"Oh?"

Bei Chenyin tossed out the pawn token, which the man caught, smiling as he looked at the blood-stained crimson patterns on it.

"To fulfill all wishes... cough cough... There's a pawnshop, a place I've never heard of, that dares to make such a boast!"

"Whether it is true or false, you are free to try it yourself." Bei Chenyin looked at the gray-robed man not far away. With his eyesight, he could naturally see the man's extraordinary qualities. Even though the man's face was pale and he looked weak and sick, his martial arts skills alone were among the best in the world.

"Stepping onto the desolate peak under the cold moon, seeking out the Lonely Marquis... cough cough, just to deliver this ridiculous joke?"

While coughing, Lonely Marquis played with the pawn card in his hand, then poured his true essence into it to unleash its power.

"Since a place has made such a boast... cough cough cough... Lonely Marquis should certainly come and see for himself."

(End of this chapter)