Chapter 463: Chapter 461 Turning Face (Seeking Monthly Pass)_1
Fang Xi and Feng Shisan finished their transaction and returned to their seats.
He could feel the gazes of many Nascent Soul old monsters upon him, clearly interested in his true identity.
After all, the three treasures offered by Feng Shisan were considered the best of this auction.
And with that in mind, the ensuing rounds of exchanges became unsurprisingly lackluster.
Finally, the Unfettered Duke flew up to the jade platform and said with a faint smile, "Thanks to everyone for your attendance, the exchange event has successfully concluded. Now... those I call upon may leave first! The rest of you, please wait a moment!"
"This sir, and this one!"
The Unfettered Duke pointed, and it was none other than Fang Xi and another Core Formation cultivator who had traded a substantial amount of Spirit Stones.
Fang Xi stood up, his eyes sweeping over Nangong Li, and he transformed into a streak of cyan light, leaving the Heavenly Dome Sea of Clouds...
...
The Unfettered Duke continued to pick people to leave, and the Nascent Soul cultivators present could see he was being very fair, prioritizing those with lesser strength or those who had traded valuable items.
Once most of the cultivators from both the human and Monster Clans had left, a blue light flashed.
Feng Shisan had not left; instead, he sat leisurely on his white cloud seat, staring at the Unfettered Duke: "Regarding our previous matter, have you considered my proposal? If you join our Monster Clan... whether it’s breaking through realms or extending your lifespan, it’s all a matter of flipping one’s hand!"
"Haha, what you speak of, could it be the method to transform one’s bloodline into that of the Monster Clan?"
The Unfettered Duke unabashedly inquired, his expression unchanging.
"Indeed, if you’re willing to join, our Monster Clan’s Elder Qing is prepared to use his own ’Azure Luan Real Blood’ to cleanse your bloodline... From then on, you will be of the same clan as the Heavenly Phoenix. If you achieve meritorious deeds and are infused with ’Sky Demon Qi,’ it is not just a matter of breaking through later stages; even ascending to a Transcendent God in the future is not necessarily impossible!"
Feng Shisan’s eyes seemed to carry a hint of seduction.
"Transform into the Heavenly Phoenix bloodline? I really must thank the Monster Clan for the high regard..." the Unfettered Duke said. "But this old skeleton of mine really can’t endure such hardships... After all, once one’s bloodline is transformed, they will be subject to the limitations of the bloodline’s origin. And infusing Sky Demon Qi is extraordinarily perilous as well; otherwise, would not our clan have many great cultivators by now... I am called the Unfettered Duke because I wish to live unfettered, unwilling to be bound."
"What limitations of the bloodline’s origin? That’s merely our respect for our ancestors!"
Feng Shisan’s expression changed slightly, then he sighed, "If you do not wish to plan together, so be it. I hope we do not meet on the battlefield in the future..."
"I’ve always been like a wild crane in the clouds, with little interest in conflicts between humans and the Monster Clan."
The Unfettered Duke waved his sleeve, clouds gathered around him, and he disappeared as a beam of white light, his escape speed was indeed unimaginable!
"Hmph!"
Feng Shisan snorted coldly and, using Wind Escape Skills, dissipated like a breeze.
Several hundred li away.
Feng Shisan who was flying suddenly stopped his Escape Light and descended underground, entering a temporary Dongfu.
"Brother Feng!"
A Nascent Soul cultivator with a gaunt appearance and dragon horns growing from his head came out—it was Lord Tianlong!
"Tianlong, you did well this time..."
Seeing this, Feng Shisan smiled, "During our previous pursuit, I detected the scent of a Four-eared Marmoset from Nangong Li; that girl must have been capable of eavesdropping on our Divine Consciousness Transmissions... Since you had been suspected by Death Demon Palace, might as well turn their ruse on them. It just so happened that our spy in Ruyi Gate reported that she would attend the exchange event. Although we didn’t know her identity, as long as we put on a good show, that would suffice!"
"Brother Feng is wise. We Nascent Soul cultivators, as long as we don’t get caught with definite proof, such shifts in stance are within reason, and Death Demon Palace dares not blame us," said Lord Tianlong. "During the great battle, I’ll be able to contribute for our clan."
"Good, do well, and if you achieve great merit, being rewarded with Sky Demon Qi to fully transform into the body of a Flood Dragon and extend your lifespan by thousands of years is not impossible..." Feng Shisan encouraged.
"Thank you, Brother Feng!"
Lord Tianlong was overjoyed; as a half-demon, his low cultivation had indeed caused him to suffer greatly among the human race.
And having the Flood Dragon bloodline, he was influenced by the ’bloodline’s origin,’ which meant facing powerful members of the Flood Dragon race would result in being weakened before even fighting.
As for ’Sky Demon Qi’?
Perhaps it was something the human race would avoid at all costs, but for Lord Tianlong, it truly was a supreme elixir that could rapidly advance his cultivation!
His eyes flickered, "Brother Feng... the person you traded with earlier, did you discern his background?"
"I have not..."
Feng Shisan shook his head, "But there’s something very strange about this person; the aura... as if he has tamed a Spiritual Pet with Heavenly Phoenix bloodline... If we pursue him now, we have a fifty percent chance of tracing him through that pet’s aura."
"Then we should take action immediately!" exclaimed Lord Tianlong.
Feng Shisan, as one of the strong among the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, could easily kill ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators as if he were reaching into a bag.
They could surely reap big rewards then!
Feng Shisan seemed tempted, but then he shook his head, "Forget it, the priority now is to transport the treasures back to our clan. Although that person concealed his appearance, as long as I meet him again, I will not misidentify him... When the time comes, I will personally reclaim the Silver Seal Script!"
In his heart, the Fang Xi who was able to produce the ’Nine Heavens Pure Flower Water’ still seemed unfathomable.
Although it could also be a coincidence that he acquired the treasure, it wasn’t a gamble he could take now!
Because Feng Shisan still needed to transport the treasures back to Elder Qing!
’With this item, victory is certain in the battle!’
’And by then... don’t let me see you on the battlefield!’
With a long howl, Feng Shisan transformed into a fierce wind and departed.
Only Lord Tianlong was left, his gaze inexplicable, "Even the thirteenth son of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, as proud as they are, is so eager to transport supplies back and is unwilling to take the slightest risk. It seems the value of the goods in this transaction must surpass my imagination!"
In his eyes gleamed greed, yet it turned into a long sigh, "Pity... the other party is also of the Nascent Soul stage."
Feng Shisan didn’t make a move, and as an early-stage Nascent Soul practitioner who practiced both cultivation and body refining, he didn’t have much confidence in taking down a cultivator of the same rank.
And... he couldn’t track her either...
...
In the high skies.
The wind was fierce.
After leaving the exchange meeting, Nangong Li sped all the way and finally arrived here.
This was the location she and Fang Xi had previously agreed upon.
"Nangong,"
With a flash of blue light, Fang Xi appeared gracefully, looking at Nangong Li.
"Sir, you are indeed courageous... Rest assured that I will absolutely not disclose our transaction!"
Nangong Li solemnly said, "I am willing to make a binding oath to the Heart Demon!"
"For us cultivators, what is a Heart Demon anyway?"
Fang Xi smiled slightly, "I have promised before that I would do my best to save your life during this great battle..."
He grabbed the hilt of the Green Barley Sword with his right hand and drew the sword with a backhand motion!
Clang!
The Green Barley Sword emitted a crisp sword cry and suddenly turned into a blue Sword Qi, with the momentum of thunder, slashing towards Nangong Li!
Midway, the blue Sword Qi exploded once more, becoming invisible and intangible.
Nangong Li’s face was full of shock, but she was already surrounded by a pink mist and sacrificed a pink pearl for defense.
The next instant, however, she was taken aback to see the sky full of Sword Qi dissipating, feeling utterly baffled.
But soon, inside Nangong Li’s dantian.
A Nascent Soul that resembled her appearance sensed something, opened its eyes, and was full of fear.
Humming!
A streak of blue Sword Light actually appeared directly inside her dantian, turning into a sword talisman that entered the Nascent Soul’s body!
"What! What is this?"
Nangong Li was truly terrified.
No matter how she gathered her Demon Skills and scanned with her Divine Consciousness, she could not find that sword talisman inside her dantian and Nascent Soul!
It was as if, the opponent had completely disappeared!
But Nangong Li was very clear that the opponent had not disappeared but was still lurking inside her body!
As long as Fang Xi thought to ignite it, it could severely injure her Nascent Soul!
"What are you doing, Sir?"
She looked at Fang Xi with cold eyes full of killing intent, regaining her usual decisiveness.
"Haha, in a life-and-death situation, we see the true colors of ’Ah Li’!"
Fang Xi laughed heartily and casually retracted the Green Barley Sword, "I am just fulfilling my promise... I have just implanted a ’Formless Sword Qi’ into your body, in this way, no matter how far away, I can find you... And this sword talisman will automatically fly out to injure your enemies when you are in danger. How about that? Isn’t it nice?"
Nangong Li had by then tried countless secret techniques, but she could not find the ’Cyan Light Needle’ inside her, a despairing look appeared on her face, "How could there be such a sword technique in Yuan Country that shocks the heavens and moves the spirits?!"
A moment ago, she had defended with all her might, how could she have been hit unknowingly?
’This Qinghe Formless Sword Spell, let alone you, a mere mid-stage Nascent Soul practitioner, I’m afraid not even late-stage Nascent Soul practitioners can guard against it... though when it comes to Transcendent God practitioners, that’s another story,’ Fang Xi thought to himself.
Of course, late-stage Nascent Soul practitioners might not be able to defend against it, but they could use secret techniques to suppress the injury within and have a fight with Fang Xi.
He was at a disadvantage in terms of level and Magic Power; at this point, he could at most contend with a late Nascent Soul practitioner and was certain to escape.
If he could advance to the mid-stage Nascent Soul level, then perhaps...
Looking at Nangong Li’s cold and beautiful face, Fang Xi surveyed her with interest for a while before saying, "Don’t worry, Nangong, after this great battle is over, I will take back this Sword Qi..."
"So that’s it. This lowly one thanks you for bestowing Sword Qi to save my life," Nangong Li suddenly smiled as if flowers were blossoming, bowing gracefully.
It was clear to this Demon Lord that Fang Xi suddenly took action to control her, also to keep her silent!
After all, other Nascent Soul elders might not know, but she was very clear about what treasure Fang Xi had used to exchange for the ’Phoenix Seal Script’.
’Nine Heavens Purified Spirit Water’ of such caliber would even tempt Demon Lord Tian Du and Tian Xingzi.
It’s just that the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm has no Transcendent God practitioners, otherwise, they would surely be interested too!
At this moment, Nangong Li, having thought through the causes and consequences, felt somewhat aggrieved and, holding the Four-eared Marmoset in her hand, wished she could strangle it!
It had been eavesdropping all along and now finally got its comeuppance!