After Blood Wolf and others left, the grand hall was empty except for Huang Ying.
Huang Ying smiled and stood up, walking towards Lu Yu.
Boom!
Beside Lu Yu, the Million Demon-Slaying Sword suddenly appeared.
The Million Demon-Slaying Sword formed a sword array over ten meters wide around Lu Yu, keeping the荒影 at bay outside the array!
Huang Ying momentarily lost in thought, murmured softly, “So this is how you don’t want me getting close to you!”
Lu Yu said coldly, “I have no intention of dying so soon! And Master of the Demonic, remember that we are merely allies, not friends. Coming here today is also part of our cooperation. Since you want to discuss new terms, then let’s talk about these new terms!”
Huāng Yǐng blinked her large eyes and, like a girl next door, gazed at Lù Yǔ with a pitiful expression, saying, “Then can’t we talk a bit closer?”
Lu Yu coldly uttered two words: “Not possible!”
Huang Ying’s expression shifted slightly, the previous sorrow turning serious as he said, “In one year, the Dragon’s Nest will open. I’ve also received news about who will be participating. Furthermore, I know that Fan Tian will be there too. Therefore, this time, the plan will change.”
“Fan Tian is going too!”
Lu Yu’s heart stirred as he recalled the image of the woman with her fiery red long hair.
However, his face showed no expression at all.
Huang Ying’s expression was unusually serious as he said, “This time, I’ve decided to join forces with Fan Tian! And since you’ve come to me for help, besides obtaining that corpse, you must also help me acquire an eighth-tier item!”
“Level eight?”
Lu Yu’s expression slightly changed as he said, “An eighth-grade item! You’re asking me, a sixth-grade Star Soul, to obtain an eighth-grade item. Do you want me dead, or do you just think I’m dying too slowly?”
“Kuku!” Huāng Yǐng giggled, saying, “Either we stick to our original agreement, and you help me obtain a corpse, or you must promise me to help acquire an eighth-level artifact. Otherwise, if you want to achieve ninth-level star souls, you nine can figure it out on your own!”
Lu Yu sneered, “For you, promoting them to the ninth level is merely a simple task, yet you demand that I complete an impossible mission in exchange!”
Huang Ying looked at Lu Yu and lightly laughed, “This is just a fair transaction! Don’t measure this based on the difference in our strengths. I helped you cultivate nine Star Souls—do you think this was easy? If we were to calculate the value I’ve consumed, isn’t it worth no less than an eighth-grade item?”
Lu Yu hesitated for a moment, then nodded seriously and said, “Alright, I promise!”
The smile on Huang Ying’s face became radiant, as joyful as a little girl who had just received the gift she longed for!
“However, shouldn’t you tell me exactly what kind of corpse I’m supposed to retrieve for you?”
Huang Ying looked at Lu Yu, smiling tenderly as if regarding a cute little boy, and said playfully, “You’re so silly! When I told you to go to the dragon’s nest, of course it was to retrieve the dragon’s corpse!”
“Dragon corpse?” Lu Yu’s lips twitched unnaturally.
He thought of the venomous dragon; how could he possibly capture something so massive?
The Shadow of Desolation said, “You are merely assisting me in obtaining the dragon corpse! To approach the dragon’s nest, one must possess the essence of a dragon. Since you have the Touch of the Poisonous Dragon, you carry the dragon’s essence. Therefore, to get close to the dragon corpse, I must rely on you. Just help me get near the dragon corpse, and the rest will be handled by me!”
Lu Yu said, “With your power as the Demon Lord, can’t you even control a dragon corpse?”
Huang Ying listened, pouting her lips helplessly with discontent. “The reason it’s called the Dragon’s Nest,” she said, “is precisely because it’s the lair of dragons. Do you really think there would be a dragon corpse lying around there? Moreover, when a dragon dies, it retains a final bit of its willpower, a last measure to ensure its body remains undisturbed and inviolate. If ordinary people approach, this final trace of dragon essence could reanimate the deceased dragon. And when that happens, it might not just be one dragon reviving—it could be several, even up to ten! In that case, even a Devil Monarch would have no choice but to flee!”
Lu Yu nodded and said, “Then I understand. In the Dragon’s Nest, I’ll try my best to cooperate with you.”
“Here’s the venom sac of the Blue-tailed Scorpion that you wanted.” Huang Ying said, as he raised his hand and tossed over a small crystal box.
Inside the crystal box, there was a gallbladder-shaped membrane about the size of a fist. Within this membrane was a mass of淡blue liquid, and within the liquid, a scorpion-like pattern remained motionless.
“You actually got it?” Lu Yu took the small box, first slightly stunned, his hand trembling a little!
He actually obtained this poison! Moreover, this poison holds tremendous significance for the Venomous Dragon’s Touch, and its effects could even make the Venomous Dragon’s Touch even stronger!
The tenth most dangerous poison comes in two types. When Lu Yu asked Huang Ying to find the venom sac of the Blue-tailed Scorpion, it was because Blue-tailed Scorpions are extremely difficult to locate. Once a Blue-tailed Scorpion dies, its venom sac disappears. Only the Supreme Demon Lord has the ability to extract and preserve the venom sac from a live Blue-tailed Scorpion.
Even the Demon Lord would find it extremely difficult to hunt down the Blue-tailed Scorpion.
Another shattered heart; Lu Yu hadn’t really expected to find it so soon. However, if he couldn’t find the shattered heart, he could at least use this request to have Huang Ying search for other toxins instead!
Obtaining either of the two poisons can evolve the Touch of the Venom Drake.
However, if one first absorbs the Broken Heart, and then absorbs the Blue-Tailed Scorpion, it will cause the Poisonous Dragon’s Touch to undergo a mutation!
Therefore, the function of the blue-tailed scorpion’s venom sac is extremely unique in the process of evolution and is the most difficult to obtain!
For the powerful individuals of that era, gathering ten types of poison was already extremely difficult. Moreover, the Blue-tailed Scorpion could only be obtained by a Demon Lord. Adding to the difficulty, the Blue-tailed Scorpion only appeared within the sixth-level Sovereign Demon’s Secret Realm, making it even harder to acquire.
Lu Yu learned from Huo Wu that even in their time, there were no more than three people who could obtain the venom sac of the Blue-tailed Scorpion.
Therefore, the value of this blue-tailed scorpion’s venom sac even surpasses the second-most poisonous toxin on the Poison Ranking List. Lu Yu had heard from Huo Wu that once, during a transaction between the Human and Demon races, one venom sac was exchanged for a ninth-grade Star Weapon.
The reason the Poison Sac is ranked tenth is not because of its low toxicity; in terms of value, it is second only to the Poison Dragon’s venom, deserving a place at number two!
Therefore, Lu Yu had little hope that Huang Ying would be able to obtain such a poison!
He’s doing this merely to inflate the price. If the Desolate Shadow can’t be produced, at the very least it should be exchanged for a Grade Nine Star Weapon!
However, Lu Yu really couldn’t believe it—Huang Ying actually had the nerve to bring out this poison!
Lu Yu looked at Huang Ying with disbelief and asked, “Where did you get this?”
Huang Ying stared at the small box, his expression darkening. “My father, the previous Huang Ying, once gathered various deadly poisons in order to obtain the Venomous Dragon’s Touch. Unfortunately, when he discovered a young dragon and was about to act, he enraged two adult venomous dragons and was poisoned and injured, ultimately costing him his life. The only thing he left behind was this hard-earned venom sac. I have no use for it; it’s better to trade it for something else of value.”
Lu Yu suppressed the exhilaration in his heart, put away the small box, and said in a serious tone: “This is only a partial payment of your reward. I will charge the remaining fee based on the difficulty of completing the task!”
The sadness on Huang Ying’s face vanished, replaced once again by a radiant smile as he said, “Don’t worry, as long as you help me obtain the dragon’s corpse, I won’t short you a single bit of your reward. Or—”
Huang Ying’s face turned as rosy as peach blossoms, and with a hint of grievance, she said, “If you desire my body, I will give it to you!”
Lu Yu’s facial muscles twitched slightly as he coldly replied, “Forget it, do you really think I’ll believe you?”
“Oh, you actually don’t believe me?” Huanying immediately blushed and said, “If you release the sword formation right now, I’ll give you my body right here, right now.”
Lu Yu took a deep breath, closing his eyes to avoid looking at the desolate shadow.
This woman really gave him a headache; the subtle shifts in her words left him puzzled and unable to grasp her true meaning.
People of this type usually have very deep minds, making it difficult for others to fathom their thoughts.
Especially because this woman is too strong.
A single misstep could lead to irreversible ruin.
Lu Yu had no intention of dying here.
Seeing Lu Yu’s expression constantly changing, the shadowy figure chuckled playfully and said, “Alright, I won’t tease you anymore. Remember, don’t leave Nanjing City. During this period, I might send someone to find you at any moment. Of course—”
Huang Ying’s expression turned serious, and he solemnly said, “It’s also possible that another Demon Lord might come looking for you. You’d better not agree. Because you and I already have an agreement; if you break it, even if Brahma himself left you a blood mark, I still won’t let you off.”
Lu Yu put away the Demon-Slaying Sword and said coldly, “Don’t worry, I have my own principles. Since I’ve promised you, I won’t help anyone else!”
Only then did Huang Ying feel relieved and said, “That’s good. I’ll arrange for someone to send you back—don’t worry about a thing. If the military dares to make a move during this time, I’ll eliminate every last one of them!”
Huang Ying’s face turned cold, his eyes radiating ruthless killing intent.
Lu Yu looked toward the desolate shadow and said in a deep, solemn voice, “Unless I’m on my deathbed, I won’t allow anyone to interfere in my affairs. Remember, even if you are the Demon Lord, if you dare to intervene, our agreement will be immediately null and void!”
Huang Ying was taken aback, momentarily dazed and somewhat entranced, before unconsciously nodding lightly!
It was not until Lu Yu left the hall that Huang Ying came back to his senses.
She gazed at Lu Yu’s retreating figure, her eyes slightly red, and said softly, “Is that all I am to you—just an arrangement?”
…
Lu Yu, who had walked away, could no longer hear Huang Ying’s words. Under the guidance of a demon soldier, he headed toward the bridge.
On the north shore, countless people had already gathered, having rushed there upon hearing the news.
They didn’t hear any intense fighting from the southern shore and couldn’t determine exactly what had happened there.
Everyone was waiting anxiously.
Some were hoping that Lu Yu would survive.
But more people hope that Lu Yu will die.
As the sky gradually darkened, and the southern bank resembled a gigantic beast lying in wait, the group saw the creatures once again splitting to both sides of the bridge. At that moment, Lu Yu, led by the black eagle, stepped onto the bridge.
Everyone in Beiqiao was shaken!
“What, what exactly is going on here?”
“Why is Lu Yu still alive?”
“Could he possibly have any connection with the demon race?!”
People murmured in discussion, watching helplessly as Lu Yu walked towards them alone, while the remaining nine individuals had vanished.
“Did he offer those nine people to the demonic race in exchange for power?”
Someone was making a guess.
Lu Yu’s admirers immediately retorted, “Mr. Lu is absolutely not that kind of person.”
As the two sides were about to break into an argument, Lu Yu had already crossed the bridge. Glancing at the crowd gathered there with an icy gaze, he declared coldly, “Starting today, the sale of Star Spirit Ore will continue as usual. However, if anyone dares to step even one foot into the mine, I will take their life!”
Another year remained, and he needed to prepare for entering the Dragon’s Nest.
Even without Huang Ying saying it, he clearly understood that this time would not be as easy as entering the Xingzangdi.
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