Bitter Realm: Otherworldly Gods and Demons

Chapter 147 More Money Required

On the side of the Immortal Spring, Cang gradually got into the zone. Qu Shitu and Bu Jianque, a master of mechanical engineering and a master of forging, not only helped Cang solve many problems (such as helping him bypass the core knowledge of Xuanzong), but also gave him a lot of inspiration.

He already had a preliminary design for the formation, and this design contained many new ideas that he had never imagined before, from which he gained a lot.

Teng Xie, on the other hand, was a complete student here. Like a sponge absorbing water, he constantly absorbed the wisdom of the three people, and his array formation skills improved rapidly. Although he was still far behind Cang, he could already understand many advanced questions.

He also took the opportunity to ask a lot of questions about the forbidden feng shui sites. Compared to the formations designed by Cang, these were not as complicated or out of the ordinary, but they involved more advanced theories of the five elements, and Teng Xie still did not fully understand their principles.

But Teng Xie has already grasped the most crucial point—that is, how to truly break the feng shui taboo.

At this time, Yin Qiujun had not yet arrived at the Immortal City, Cang was still constantly improving the array diagram, and Qu Shitu and Bu Jianque were studying how to build the array plate base.

Teng Xie, however, remained focused on his studies.

"Tengxie, are you still busy?"

Suddenly, Linglong's voice came. Tengxie didn't feel disturbed, but instead spared some attention, stepped out of the cave, and said with a smile, "Linglong, I'm sorry, I've been quite busy lately and have neglected you."

Shi Linglong nodded. "Yes, we haven't seen each other for several days. Are you still going to be busy?"

"I'm not so busy now, how about we have some tea together?"

Shi Linglong smiled and said, "Alright, but we can wait a while while we drink tea. I've seen some new faces in town, shall we go take a look?"

Teng Xie sensed something and his heart stirred. Just as he was about to agree, he saw Dao Ying rush over without leaving a trace. "Commander, the city lord requests your presence."

When Teng Xie and Shi Linglong arrived at the hall, they saw a new face—an old man whose face was covered with claw marks.

"Commander, this is Mr. Nine Lives."

So it's a monstrous whale salamander, I've heard so much about it.

The old man looked at Teng Xie and said in a rough voice, "I am not well-known. How come you have heard of me?"

Teng Xie smiled slightly. "I have a fairly reliable source of information. Some people have heard that long ago, the old gentleman displayed miraculous medical skills, saving many lives, but he quickly disappeared without a trace. And that seems to be related to the Hall of Longevity?"

Bei Jiuming nodded and said in a deep voice, "That's right. I escaped from the Hall of Longevity. Later, it was because the Hall of Longevity hired assassins from Youyan that I was harmed like this, and I almost lost my life because of it."

Indigo Feather Wind Lotus then said, "I see. So, sir, is your purpose in coming here related to the Hall of Longevity?"

Bei Jiuming nodded. Previously, Gu Duque had dragged Yu Renfeijing to Bei Jiuming, hoping that he could help Yu Renfeijing reattach his severed arm.

Bei Jiuming had also heard about the story of the sword and spear demon-slaying, and said that as long as the two of them helped him eliminate Youyan Zhengfu, he would help them reattach their severed arms.

If Gu Duque hadn't known that Teng Xie had taken over Youyan Zhengfu, he would have readily agreed. Fortunately, he remembered what Ren Chenfu had mentioned about the Hall of Longevity, and when he brought it up, Bei Jiuming said that changing it to the Hall of Longevity would be the best solution.

Lonely Que said that the two of them definitely couldn't defeat such a large organization. He said that he had heard that the Hall of Longevity and the City of Immortality were enemies, so he gave Bei Jiuming a suggestion: to go to the City of Immortality for help. The City of Immortality would definitely start a war with the Hall of Longevity. At that time, they could help the City of Immortality deal with the Hall of Longevity together, and then Bei Jiuming could get revenge.

Upon hearing this, Bei Jiuming realized that it made sense. He had never let go of his hatred for Youyan Zhengfu and the Changsheng Palace. After enduring it for so long, the opportunity for revenge suddenly came to him, so he was moved and took action, coming to the Immortal City.

At this moment, upon hearing Indigo Feather Wind Lotus's question, Bei Jiuming said in a deep voice, "I want to ask the Immortal City to deal with Youyan Zhengfu. I know some secrets of the Hall of Longevity, which I can tell the city lord. If the Hall of Longevity attacks the Immortal City again, I am willing to do my part. I can also ask Feather Man Fei Jing for help."

Oh, and one more thing.

As Bei Jiuming spoke, he conjured the Guwen Spear, which Gudu Que and Yu Ren had snatched back, with a single gesture. "I've heard that this spear can destroy Heavenly Bone Steel and unseal the Hall of Longevity. I'll hand this spear over to the City Lord for disposal."

"Um----"

Shi Nenglong pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Since the Evil Water Whale is so hospitable, the Immortal City will naturally welcome you. Feng Lian, please entertain Mr. Bei Jiuming. Grand Tutor, send Jian Xun Qianbuhen to the Youyan expedition and invite Lord Jia Ming to come over for a while."

after.

Jia Minggong was invited to the Immortal City and met Shi Nenglong. "The City Lord invited me; may I ask what brings you here?"

Shi Nenglong said calmly, "I would like to discuss a business deal with the prime minister who is sentenced to death."

"Oh? What does the city lord wish to discuss?"

"I want the prime minister to kill someone for me."

"Who does the city lord want to kill?"

Sorrow falls into the dark dust.

"Who? Does the city lord not know he is my strongest assassin? I have poured countless efforts into him; is he like my own son?"

"All I know is that the conscripts of Youyan take no orders and kill no one. Does the prime minister, who has been sentenced to death, really care who his target is?"

"Lord, you misunderstand. What I mean is that you need to pay more. Sorrowful Dust is my golden brand, which can bring me huge profits. If you want me to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs, you must pay the corresponding reward."

"Why don't you name a price before sentencing the prime minister to death?"

"The Fountain of Youth, if it can restore my youth, I'll take this job."

"Very well. Grand Tutor, please fetch a bottle of divine spring water."

Shi Nenglong said calmly, and soon after, the Grand Tutor brought the Fountain of Immortality, which Jia Minggong immediately drank in one gulp.

Then, a faint golden light appeared around Jia Minggong, and the wrinkled skin on his face, neck, and hands quickly regained its rosy color. Before long, he became radiant and transformed into a vibrant young man.

"Hahaha----"

Jia Minggong laughed loudly, his voice becoming clear and resonant, "The Fountain of Immortality truly deserves the title of 'divine'! City Lord, await my good news!"

Jia Minggong laughed loudly and strode away, after which Dianyu Fenglian, Shi Linglong, and Teng Xie emerged from behind the screen.

Shi Linglong asked with great confusion, "Father, aren't we supposed to destroy the Youyan soldiers? Why are you still helping Jia Minggong?"

Shi Nenglong looked at Feng Lian and Teng Xie. Teng Xie gestured for Feng Lian to speak, and Feng Lian said, "Just as Jia Minggong said, Chou Luo An Chen is Jia Minggong's golden brand. If Jia Minggong can kill Chou Luo An Chen for money, then which assassin can't be killed? When the time comes, as long as we spread the word and make a few more deals with Jia Minggong, the soldiers of Youyan will surely be demoralized and their destruction will be just around the corner."

Shi Linglong suddenly realized, "So that's how it is! My godfather is indeed incredibly insightful."