strictlysupreme Chapter 2744 The Other Side of the Bridge
Chapter 2744 The Other Side of the Bridge
Chapter 2744 The Other Side of the Hundred Bridges
Upon hearing this, Baiqiao glared fiercely at Hanli, "What you're saying... I honestly bought the spiritual vein, where is the shady deal?"
“Yes, yes, you’re not dark-skinned,” Han Li replied with a smile, “just a little sinister.”
There was nothing he could do; Baiqiao's reputation was already what it was, so he didn't need to think too much about others making fun of him.
Of course, if you don't have the ability to make jokes, it's not advisable to take the risk, otherwise the consequences could be severe.
Baiqiao sighed, about to say something, when he suddenly raised his eyebrows in surprise.
Two figures shot towards them from afar, their divine senses being released without restraint.
These were the two True Venerables who had accompanied him before.
As the two landed, a dark-faced True Venerable spoke up, "Fellow Daoist Qiao Bai, I didn't expect you to be so unassuming."
"Hidden talent?" Baiqiao looked completely bewildered. "Second brother, what do you mean by that?"
That's a real talent! He's only been here a few days, and he's already calling the other person "brother."
“You have a lot of friends,” the pale-faced True Venerable said with a smile. “Could you introduce them?”
The Seven True Venerables descended from the heavens, seemingly unnoticed, but... how could that be?
"You've come to offer your congratulations," Baiqiao said with a smile, "but you might end up eating and staying here for free in the future... I'm quite troubled about that too."
“Fellow Daoist Qiao Bai, there’s really no need to worry,” the dark-faced man said. “How about this, let’s call off this deal.”
"Yihui is a peaceful area after all. You have a wide circle of friends. Wouldn't it be better to go to some more lively areas?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao You couldn't help but be surprised. She glanced at Han Wei Zhenzun and asked, "It's like this here too?"
Third Brother remained calm. "Even a True Venerable is a human being. There's really no difference between a big shot and a nobody... it's just a matter of who they are dealing with."
“This is not appropriate,” Baiqiao said seriously. “The deposit has already been paid, and I’ve started cleaning up.”
"Don't worry, it'll only be a bit of a commotion for a while. I definitely won't make things difficult for you two."
“I’m in a bind now,” the dark-faced True Venerable said calmly. “You didn’t say it would be this lively, did you?”
“Second Brother, you didn’t have any strict requirements,” Baiqiao said seriously. “They’re just here to join in the fun.”
"How about we meet up for a few drinks tonight?"
The true master can go thousands of years without eating, so the point of drinking a few cups is that it's a form of social interaction.
“I won’t make things difficult for you,” the dark-faced man said sternly. “Do you think this is my intention? Such a commotion, how could it not alarm the Great Khan?”
Baiqiao's face showed surprise. "But I promised I wouldn't do it again, and... I paid the deposit!"
"I'll refund your deposit," the pale-faced True Venerable said. "Let's call this off... Don't put us in a difficult position, okay?"
Seeing this, Luo Fu couldn't bear it any longer and secretly sent a telepathic message to Qu Jianlei, "If we really back down, the deposit... it's hard to say!"
In the world of martial arts, fists are everything, and the Qingping Realm is no exception; she has seen far too many things like this.
Although the cultivation world emphasizes cause and effect, what if someone has the means to bypass cause and effect?
"Hmm," Qu Jianlei replied calmly, though he secretly wanted to laugh: You still underestimate Baiqiao.
"Then... three times?" Baiqiao tentatively asked. "We agreed on this beforehand, and I haven't done anything wrong."
"So that's how it is," the black-faced True Venerable actually laughed, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, "No wonder everyone says that cultivators from beyond the realm are cunning."
"But this time, you've got the wrong person to blackmail. This is Zhongling after all... I'll tell you straight, I'll only refund half!"
"We can't erase such a huge karmic debt. I'll just tell you one thing: the Great King is very displeased!"
Baiqiao's gaze gradually shifted from astonishment and indignation to something else.
It's hard to describe the feeling, it's like... well, it's quite intriguing. "Xiao Han, it's up to you now."
"What does this have to do with me!" Han Li was extremely dissatisfied. "Let me tell you, I'm very expensive!"
“I admit it,” Baiqiao said through gritted teeth, his face pale.
"I don't trust you," Han Li scoffed. "You want to take back half the deposit for the spiritual vein, huh? Then you can return the deposit first!"
The two True Venerables opposite were slightly surprised upon hearing this—the reinforcements they had brought in were such cowards?
The two exchanged a glance, and the pale-faced True Venerable slowly spoke, "So, this fellow Daoist approves?"
“I didn’t say that, it was you two who insisted,” the handsome young man replied lazily. “Then let’s get started.”
"Since your lord already knows, what are you afraid of?"
He's a true role model of courting death; he casually utters phrases like "your Great King."
The Black and White True Venerables remained silent; both of them sensed that things could not possibly be that simple.
So why start operating it first? This is something you can't think about too much... it's really terrifying to think about.
But to just leave like that? That's absolutely impossible.
The dark-faced man glanced at Han Li, not even asking about his background, and coldly asked, "What do you mean by this?"
The handsome young man spread his hands and calmly replied, "I suggest to Fellow Daoist Qiao Bai, is what you're saying wrong?"
"These cultivators from beyond the realm..." The Black-Faced True Venerable had a headache.
However, since things had already gone this far, Zhong Ling's pride wouldn't allow him to back down.
Otherwise, even disregarding how others perceive him, his Dao heart would be clouded.
He nodded slightly, "It's rare to find someone like you who makes decisions; you're truly decisive!"
None of the nine True Venerables opposite him uttered a sound; they simply watched him silently.
"Wait a minute," the white-faced True Venerable realized something was wrong; there must be a reason why the two of them were working together.
He said in a deep voice, "We serve the Great Lord and cannot afford to make any mistakes. Let me confirm again... does this mean you agree, fellow Daoist?"
"These are your own words," Han Li said with a cold smile. "If you have the guts, do it; if not... just bear with it!"
"Huh?" The dark-faced man finally realized that the other party wasn't afraid of him, but had a backup plan.
What he didn't know was that Han Li wasn't originally this kind of person. Isn't this...someone I often see suspected of entrapment?
However, to have such a dangerous act as to catch the Great Khan is truly... I'm tired of talking about courting death!
The black-faced True Venerable hesitated for a moment, but finally looked at Baiqiao and said, "Fellow Daoist, you have skillful methods!"
"Where would I get such a trick?" The burly man chuckled sheepishly. "It's just that a few friends came to visit!"
The white-faced True Venerable spoke thoughtfully, "If you can reveal who is behind this, the transaction may still be possible."
“No instructions were given,” Baiqiao shook his head and answered decisively, “It was all agreed upon beforehand.”
“If I were to be used by others, you could take back the spiritual vein at any time… How could you think such a thing?”
The Black and White True Venerables exchanged a glance. "Then... we can only inform the Great Lord!"
“I already know,” a divine sense suddenly appeared, locking onto Baiqiao, “You concealed your aura, who exactly are you?”
“Your Majesty, we are cultivators from beyond the realm,” Baiqiao said, bowing slightly, “who wish to purchase a spiritual vein to reside in.”
"If you continue to deceive me with words, don't blame me for being impolite!" Shen Shi's attitude was simple and brutal. "No one can save you!"
However, Baiqiao answered quite directly, "There was no deception!"
Qu Jianlei was somewhat impressed: Although this guy was cunning, he was also tough enough when it came to stepping up!
However, his divine sense wouldn't play along with his nonsense. "Explain your identity clearly, and don't make a mistake!"
"An extraterrestrial cultivator!" Han Li wasn't the only one courting death; Bai Qiao was too. "This is all I asked for during the acquisition!"
"Heh heh," the divine sense laughed angrily, "the transaction is void!"
"Then please provide compensation, Your Majesty," Hyakuhashi said solemnly. "Five times is a joke, three times is the agreement!"
"It's been a long time since I've met such an interesting person," Shenshi's tone surprisingly relaxed.
He chuckled softly, "Heh, do you think that the True Lord is afraid of karma?"
"I was not distracted and dared not speak rashly," Baiqiao replied frankly. "With the Great Lord's strength, three times the compensation is not too much, is it?"
However, the divine sense refused to agree, saying, "They agreed, what does it have to do with me... If I compensate you, where will my face be?"
In fact, the value of a fifth-order spiritual vein is truly considerable, and the same is true for the Zhongling Realm.
“Then even the Great Khan cannot escape criticism for his lax management of his subordinates,” Baiqiao said. Although he was criticized by many, he was truly willing to stand up for what was right.
"Criticism? What do I care!" The king retorted without hesitation. "If I only consider what others say, am I still myself?"
The next moment, Baiqiao froze on the spot.
Then, his divine sense slowly conveyed, "You eight go back... whoever you can invite can come. If they are slow to arrive, I can send them an invitation!"
"The Great Khan's last sentence seems a bit superfluous!" Qu Jianlei couldn't stand it anymore.
He really wished he could avoid Baiqiao, who was always nagging and complaining, just like Yue Ran Zhen Zun.
But when it came down to it, they really stepped up when they needed to, and they didn't force him to ask for help.
Be willing to take responsibility when it's necessary, instead of expecting others to "charge for me".
Such a person deserves help. People must help themselves before Heaven helps them, not to mention that his support was decided by Baiqiao despite opposition.
"Ha, these young people these days are really... interesting," the divine sense locked onto him, "You think you can become a god through incense offerings... huh?"
Ignoring what he said, Qu Jianlei flashed a blue light in his hand and said, "No need for the Great Lord's invitation, I thank you in advance!"
It is true that coming to the Spirit Realm requires an invitation, but which True Lord can't be invited?
Kongyu Zhenjun's words were purely meant to insult people.
However, he didn't want to fight another battle. It was normal for him to help Baiqiao, but... he couldn't get too deeply involved, could he?
"Huh?" The divine sense actually recognized Qingmang's background. "You dealt with that brat?"
He's an outsider, and he and the local sages... well, it's impossible for them to have grown up together like they were naked.
If the other party simply has contact with Jiu Ping, he should be more wary.
However, the vitality nurtured by the sixth-order spiritual vein is being extracted... that's a different matter altogether.
"It was a misunderstanding," Qu Jianlei replied calmly, "and it's over."
He remained silent, fully aware of how troublesome Jiu Ping was and how... protective she was of her own!
You killed someone's child, and you're telling me to just let it go?