In my twilight years of cultivating, I became a Supreme Daoist of the Longevity Path-Chapter 1018
Chapter 1018: 408: Greedy and insatiable!
My rules are the rules Chapter 1018: 408: Greedy and insatiable!
My rules are the rules After passing through the Hall of Human Heart, Chen Dengming quickly made contact with Chu Xun.
The Starfall Nether Spring Ghost Monarch would never imagine that, across the domains of the Mortal World and the Nether Spring, Chen Dengming could still communicate with Chu Xun.
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Therefore, his deceitful words to Chen Dengming were quickly exposed.
“Brother Chen, rest assured, I also knew that the Starfall Old Ghost must be treacherous and cunning, so I only sent the head of the house back first to probe.
The Starfall Old Ghost sent me a message saying he had settled my wife well, wished me victory, and prepared a banquet to invite me back.
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I made excuses and stalled, citing the reorganization of the Dark Stream Old Ghost’s troops as the reason, and I haven’t returned…
Now, considering the information you’ve provided, it seems this Infernal Old Ghost indeed harbors ill intentions.
Fortunately, the Soul Clam Pearl is still in my possession.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Dengming breathed a sigh of relief, and then solemnly communicated with his mind, “Old Zhu, don’t worry, I am already handling this matter.
Your wife will not be endangered.
Seeing that the Starfall Old Ghost hasn’t truly made a harsh move against you shows that he certainly has reservations and dares not completely break relations.”
Chu Xun responded fiercely, “Even if the Old Ghost really breaks relations, I’m not afraid of him.
Unless he personally leaves Ghost City to pursue me, his subordinates are no match for me—they’re just delivering the nutrients I need for Infant Formation.
If he chases me himself, I can also flee in advance!”
Chen Dengming said, “It hasn’t come to that step, Old Zhu, there’s no need to think so drastically, I will deal with it.”
Obviously, having the head of the house effectively under house arrest, Chu Xun was still very angry.
After calming Chu Xun down, Chen Dengming slowly left the Hall of Human Heart.
Now that he had a clear understanding of the Starfall Nether Spring Ghost Monarch’s attitude, the subsequent trade negotiations would go smoother, and they wouldn’t be swindled because of asymmetrical information.
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Several days later, a batch of supplies sent by the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance was escorted by a Golden Core Cultivator with a team, and the several Spirit Boats transporting the supplies were strictly guarded by a Formation and six Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
The leading Cultivator turned out to be someone Chen Dengming had once met—Yue Shang Neng from Gourd Sword Island, an Elder at the Golden Core stage.
Haven’t seen each other for some years, this Yue Shang Neng had broken through from mid-stage Golden Core to the late-stage Golden Core, appearing vigorous and energetic.
His already ruddy cheeks were now shining brightly, indeed the picture of health.
“Elder Yue, congratulations!
After many years, your cultivation has reached the late-stage Golden Core.” Chen Dengming said with a bow and a smile.
Yue Shang Neng’s smile grew even wider, but his demeanor was more humble as he also bowed deeply in greeting.
“This minor level of cultivation I possess, even if improved, is nothing compared to a smidgeon of True Monarch Chen’s progress.
It’s been years since we’ve seen each other, and you truly look more spirited than ever, with your fame even more resounding!”
Chen Dengming shook his head and smiled.
Words of flattery that he used to say to others were now being said to him.
Indeed, they were pleasing to hear, as everyone likes to be praised.
But he listened without taking it to heart, for with his down-to-earth nature, he wasn’t fond of hearing too much flattery and preferred to focus on practical matters.
Soon after, he followed Yue Shang Neng and inspected the supplies on all four Spirit Boats.
“Since the supplies consist of Nauseating Poisonous Ling Soil and many live Demonic Beasts captured from the battlefield, these items are rather in demand down there, but they’re not suitable for transportation in Storage Bags, so we’ve transported them by Spirit Boat…” Yue Shang Neng said, pointing to cages of ferocious beasts resembling tigers and leopards.
Chen Dengming frowned and surveyed the goods, expressing some skepticism, “Is this all there is?
The total value might not even exceed three thousand high-grade Spirit Crystals, right?
Is that enough?
I feel that the great effort put into transporting these here might not even earn back the cost of escort…”
The six Foundation Establishment Cultivators escorting the goods all twitched internally at these words, but dared not show it on their faces.
Chen’s words seemed to praise them for their talent, implying that escorting these supplies might be an overuse of their capabilities.
But…
it seemed a bit like asking ‘Why not eat mincemeat?’.
These supplies were live Demonic Beasts, including three Foundation Establishment level beasts, which were far more valuable than dead ones.
Of course, the total value might be around five thousand five hundred high-grade Spirit Crystals.
But supplies worth five thousand five hundred high-grade Spirit Crystals were considered quite precious indeed, warranting the personal escort of an Elder like Yue Shang Neng, who was at the late stage of Golden Core.
Following Chen’s lead with a modest smile, Yue Shang Neng replied, “Elder Chen, how can you say that?
Having the opportunity to transport these supplies for you, itself is our great fortune; just seeing you in person again is our privilege.
However, as for whether these supplies will be sufficient, that was decided after discussion between Elder Zuo and some other Elders of the Alliance.
To be honest, I really don’t know much about the situation below…”
Chen Dengming was unfazed by Yue Shang Neng’s watertight words, which went in one ear and out the other.
He was just asking casually; discussing it further would yield no conclusive answer.
After all, the other party was indeed unaware of the situation in the Nether Spring, and generally, nobody would know the details down there.
Chen promptly gestured, “Alright, then please join me in transferring the supplies and overseeing the trade.”
“Aye!
No trouble at all, we wouldn’t dare to speak of pressing, we are just here to assist Elder Chen with some menial tasks….” Yue Shang Neng said, and immediately led everyone to pilot the Spirit Boats into the Formation.
Soon, the four Spirit Boats arrived at the entrance of the chilling Nether Cave.
The six Foundation Establishment Cultivators simultaneously cast spells to control objects, moving large beast cages and baskets of Toxic Spiritual Soil from the Spirit Boats down to the ground.
