Corpse Burier: I Can Nourish Corpse
Chapter 538 - 273: Singing in Harmony, Frenzied Extortion
"The matter of the Little Demon Realm is but a trivial affair." Wen Jiu controlled the East Spring Undying Bone to speak, "Speaking of the three from Mo Palace, they were truly vexing. When they came to see me, only Mo Palace brought a gift, and it was just a single piece of Tier Three Black Blood Jade Marrow, barely worth ten million Spirit Stones.
As someone who has cultivated both body and technique to step into the Golden Core Realm and traversed the Hundred Floating Domains for over a hundred years, Du Mou has never suffered such an extraordinary humiliation. With my status as a Heterodox Zhenren who has cultivated both body and technique to enter the Golden Core, even if you can’t bring a decent gift to meet me, at least prepare one per person, shouldn’t you? Just one for three people! If it weren’t for Du Mou’s kind nature, I would truly have wanted to keep them in the Little Demon Realm forever!"
Pei Wuxing hurriedly chimed in, expressing his empathy, "Speaking of which, Pei Mou also bears some blame, thinking the meeting gift from the Mo Palace trio would be a bit more respectable, but who would have expected... Fortunately, the Sect Leader of the Jue Ying Sect made timely amends, immediately presenting a Tier Three Magical Robe and a Tier Three Yin Evil Spiritual Medicine, preventing Pei Mou from losing face.
Fellow Daoists, don’t you think the three from Mo Palace are indeed a bit aggravating? Master Du is a Heterodox Zhenren who has cultivated both body and technique to enter the Golden Core Realm, and even mid-stage Golden Core Cultivators throughout the Floating Domains must treat him as a peer, yet they... Fortunately, you two are decent people, saving Pei Mou from embarrassment, or else Pei Mou would truly have no face to see Master Du again."
Upon hearing Pei Wuxing, Wen Jiu almost gave him a thumbs up. No wonder sensible people are so likable.
At this time, Bao Tiangai and Qu Wuyi’s expressions had already frozen. Qu Wuyi, having just taken her seat, also abruptly halted the tempting thought of lifting her long dress. For neither of them had prepared any meeting gift at all.
Qu Wuyi felt a mix of emotions, some surprise but also bitterness, "Dual cultivation of body and technique, stepping into the Golden Core Realm..."
Thus it was.
This meeting gift truly couldn’t go ungiven.
The words were made so explicit, preparing just one by the Mo Palace trio was an insult to Master Du, who has dual cultivated body and technique to enter the Golden Core Realm. If the two of them had prepared none, wouldn’t it be a disgrace?
"Of course, of course, my humble self wouldn’t want to embarrass Master Pei." Qu Wuyi was the first to speak, rummaging through her storage bag.
Bao Tiangai did the same.
Ultimately, Qu Wuyi painfully offered a Tier Three Lower Grade Yin Evil Spiritual Medicine that she had cherished for years, reluctant to use; Bao Tiangai could only present the only Tier Three Attack Talisman in his storage bag with both hands.
Seeing the meeting gifts worth nearly twenty million Spirit Stones coming into his possession, Wen Jiu smiled with satisfaction but was not yet content.
The Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks have stood tall in the Divine Fall Mountain Range for millennia.
The foundation is profound.
What does this amount to?
"There’s no need for such formality, fellow Daoists; as Golden Core Zhenren, if there’s anything to say, just speak, no need for meeting gifts."
After speaking, Wen Jiu pocketed the two items.
Bao Tiangai and Qu Wuyi’s faces stiffened, forcing a smile, feeling somewhat displeased in their hearts. However, considering they were here to ask for a favor, neither of them lost their temper and continued to wear a pleasant expression.
Pei Wuxing, observing from the side, couldn’t help but smile to himself, feeling utterly pleased.
...
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Bao Tiangai dared not say much further and got straight to the point, "Fellow Daoists, to be honest, we are here today at the behest of the Patriarch, to ask for a favor from both of you."
"We are all on the same side; please, Fellow Daoist, speak." Wen Jiu responded.
Yet upon hearing the words "same side," Bao Tiangai felt a bit uneasy, but said nothing and continued, "The current situation is already clear. Our Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks’ complete defeat is only a matter of time, possibly unable to hold on for even ten or twenty years. Moreover, the Patriarch’s life span is nearing its end, his strength is reduced to less than ten percent, so we’d like to ask you both to help send the Patriarch’s only remaining bloodline out of the Divine Fall Mountain Range."
"Since we are on the same side, this favor must be done. But in truth, as for us at Wind and Cloud Immortal City, we are only responsible for sending the person out, whereas the receiving part is managed by a powerful Golden Core Influence far stronger than our combined forces of three." To Bao Tiangai’s words, Wen Jiu didn’t trust a single word, but whatever he intended to do, all Du Mou cared about was blackmailing for Spirit Stones.
However, if expected, it’s likely not about sending some remaining bloodline out of the Divine Fall Mountain Range but sending a reliable person out for help.
Bao Tiangai nodded, "Fellow Daoist Pei already informed me of this."
"But Fellow Daoist Pei hasn’t told you that there’s constant trouble from the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect at the Heaven-Reaching River, increasing in intensity. The West Mountain Floating Domain has also seen successive deaths of mid-stage Golden Core experts, causing panic, and the Celestial River Guard is more thorough in their checks than anyone." Wen Jiu spoke again, "Currently, the cost to send someone safely to the Hundred Floating Domains is exceedingly high, much more than just a few million Spirit Stones could resolve."
Bao Tiangai furrowed his brow, as these words seemed somewhat familiar?
Pei Wuxing also spoke up, "Fellow Daoist Bao, to be honest, everyone boarding now, without exception, is at their mercy. We at Wind and Cloud Immortal City indeed only charge one or two million Spirit Stones, but the price paid after boarding is substantial; whether one reaches the West Mountain Floating Domain depends entirely on those people’s mood. This matter is highly confidential, not to be spoken of externally, so I ask the two of you to take a Silencing Spell, otherwise, this business is unfeasible for me."
Bao Tiangai nodded, unsure whether to believe or disbelieve, "Of course... so Fellow Daoist, please speak openly. As long as the person can be sent safely, our Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks is willing to bear the cost. However, it’s essential no one knows, especially the Three Life Gates, so it might require a Heart Demon Oath."
The Heart Demon Oath poses a significant threat to Golden Core Cultivators since breaking it could forever halt the progress of the Golden Core cultivation.
Wen Jiu immediately replied, "That is another matter, two things actually. But since we are all on the same side, Du Mou will naturally do his utmost to provide a discount to fellow Daoists. As for Spirit Stones, Du Mou won’t profit, only require ship fare, but regarding the West Mountain Floating Domain, management there requires attention; currently, without a Golden Core Cultivator overseeing the ship, the risks are substantial, so a Golden Core Zhenren must be stationed onboard.
Let’s offer a preferential price to both fellow Daoists, forty-eight million Low-grade Spirit Stones, equivalent to four hundred and eighty thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones. Among them, eighty thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones are for Du Mou’s guarantee fee, ensuring no mishaps, and I’ll compensate tenfold if anything goes wrong.
As for the Heart Demon Oath, a discount is given: Master Pei requires one million Low-grade Spirit Stones, and for me, due to cultivating both body and technique into the Golden Core Realm, the cost is higher, but only two million, making a total of seven hundred and eighty thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones. If there are no objections, please send the Spirit Stones quickly, and I can arrange the matter."
Qu Wuyi was stunned, unable to believe this number, "Seven hundred eighty thousand..."
But was interrupted by Bao Tiangai raising his hand, "Thank you for your kind offer, Master Du, but this is not a small amount; we need to discuss with the Patriarch, but we will definitely respond within seven days."
"Fellow Daoist Bao, please hurry, because the situation in the West Mountain Floating Domain isn’t stable and the price may change daily." Wen Jiu reminded, also seeking an excuse to raise the price later.
Bao Tiangai nodded, clasping his fist in respect before standing and taking his leave.
Qu Wuyi also lost any thoughts of seducing Master Du, arranging her skirt neatly before following Bao Tiangai out.
...
Once they had left,
Pei Wuxing couldn’t help but swallow and promptly inquired, "Fellow Daoist Du, do you think there’s any problem here?"
"Whatever the problem is, what does it matter to us? Let those boarding take a Silencing Spell, regardless of what they’re doing in the West Mountain Floating Domain, even seeking aid, they must pass through the Traceless Mountain Range."
Wen Jiu was indifferent.
Because it truly wasn’t his concern, and the entrance at the Heaven-Reaching River would eventually be discovered.
All issues were Pei Wuxing’s; what did they have to do with him?
Pei Wuxing nodded in agreement, yet still felt unease, but after pondering thoroughly, ultimately chose to say nothing.
Three days later.
Pei Wuxing rushed to the compound where the East Spring Undying Bone resided upon receiving the news immediately.
"Fellow Daoist Du, Yi Nian Guan Shan agreed."
"And they are willing to offer an additional three hundred thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones to you, requesting your escort on the journey."