Chapter 5866
“Actually, it’s not that difficult,”
Liu Wenyuan said in a low voice. “Three thousand miles east of Shayan City, an ancient cultivator’s cave is about to be revealed. According to our information, the cave’s owner is an ancient True Immortal, and it’s very likely to contain rare cultivation techniques and treasures.”
“We, Tingfeng Tower, want a share, but we lack manpower, especially powerful allies.”
“You two fellow Daoists have managed to travel all the way from the lower realm to the eleventh heaven; you must be quite powerful.”
“If you can lend us a hand, I, Liu, will offer you the clues to the Earth Core Jade Marrow Milk without asking for a penny.”
“Moreover, the proceeds from the cave will be distributed according to contribution; you two will definitely not be at a disadvantage.”
An ancient cultivator’s cave?
Kai’s mind was filled with doubt.
Why would such a good thing be so easily offered to two strangers?
And how did they know they were powerful?
Just because they came from the lower realm?
“Why did Manager Liu choose us?”
Kai asked directly. “Sand Rock City shouldn’t lack experts, right?”
Liu Wenyuan sighed. “To be honest, news of this cave has already leaked to a small circle, and the other two major forces in Sand Rock City, the Mad Sand Gang and the Iron Rock Society, have also set their sights on it.”
“Our Listening Wind Pavilion is slightly weaker. If we act alone, we probably won’t even get a taste. As for why we chose the two of you…”
He looked at Kai, then at the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord. “Firstly, you two are unfamiliar faces, so you won’t easily attract the attention of the other two parties;” ”
Secondly, I observe that you two are composed, especially you. Although you appear to be only at the first rank of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, your eyes are sharp, and your aura is restrained, far beyond that of an ordinary first-rank cultivator.”
“Sometimes, when exploring such caves, what’s needed isn’t the person with the highest cultivation level, but the most reliable and cautious partner.”
This explanation sounded reasonable, but Kai’s doubts weren’t completely dispelled.
He felt that Liu Wenyuan’s appearance was too coincidental, and his attitude too enthusiastic.
“We need to consider this matter.” Kai didn’t immediately agree.
“Of course.”
Liu Wenyuan didn’t press the matter, taking out a jade slip and handing it to Kai. “This contains general information about the cave and the meeting point. Three days from now, at noon, in Black Wind Valley, three hundred miles east of the city.”
“If you two are interested, you may come and meet me. Also, to show my sincerity, I can reveal some information about the Earth Core Jade Marrow Milk.”
“Although the location of the Lava Demon Abyss is hidden, in Crimson Flame City of the Flame Domain, there is a force called the Earth Fire Pavilion, which has studied earth fire and earth veins for generations. They may have more detailed clues.”
Crimson Flame City, Earth Fire Pavilion.
Kai silently memorized these two names.
“Thank you for informing me, Steward Liu.”
Kai put away the jade slip. “We will give you an answer in three days.”
“We await good news.” Liu Wenyuan stood up to see him off.
Leaving Tingfeng Tower and walking back to the inn, the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord couldn’t help but ask, “Kai, do you think this Liu Wenyuan is trustworthy?”
“Hard to say
,” Kai pondered. “I glanced at the information about the cave he gave me, and it doesn’t seem fake. The clues from the Earth Fire Pavilion might actually be valuable. But all of this is too coincidental, unsettlingly so.”
“You suspect… this is a trap?” “We can’t rule out that possibility.”
A cold glint flashed in Kai’s eyes. “However, we can’t give up on the clue about the Earth Core Jade Marrow Milk. We’ll go to Black Wind Valley in three days. But we must be fully prepared, and if things go wrong, we must escape immediately.”
Crimson Cloud Demon Lord nodded: “I’ll listen to you.”
The two returned to the inn, and Kai immediately began to study the jade slip given to him by Liu Wenyuan.
The jade slip described in detail the location of the ancient cultivator’s cave in Black Wind Valley, the characteristics of the outer restrictions, and the possible dangers, and even included a simple map.
The information was detailed and didn’t seem to be made up on the spot.
“Could it be that we’re being too suspicious?” Crimson Cloud Demon Lord also wavered after reading it.
Kai didn’t speak, but silently memorized the contents of the jade slip.
Whether it was a trap or not, since they had decided to go, they had to be prepared for the worst.
He took out a pile of materials and began to set up arrays in the room.
Concealment arrays, early warning arrays, simple teleportation array bases… various arrays were layered on top of each other. Although the power was not very strong due to the limitations of materials and environment, it might play an unexpected role at a critical moment.
The Crimson Cloud Demon Lord was also busy, carefully checking his magical treasures and elixirs to ensure he was in peak condition.
The little fire unicorn seemed to sense the tense atmosphere, quietly lying at Kai’s feet, golden flames slowly swirling around its body.
Time passed quietly as they prepared.
Unbeknownst to Kai, deep beneath Sandstone City, in a hidden chamber, Liu Wenyuan stood respectfully before a black-robed elder.
“Elder Poison Heart, the fish have taken the bait,”
Liu Wenyuan bowed. “They accepted the jade slip and should be heading to Black Wind Valley in three days.”
The black-robed elder was none other than Elder Poison Heart, one of the seventy-two Earthly Fiend Elders of the Evil Path Hall.
He had completely concealed his aura, appearing like an ordinary, sinister old man, but the occasional flash of green light in his triangular eyes sent chills down one’s spine.
“Well done.”
Elder Poison Heart’s voice was hoarse. “Is everything arranged at Black Wind Valley?”
“Everything is ready.”
Liu Wenyuan replied. “The ‘Blood Refining Soul Array’ has been set up. As soon as they step into the core area, the array will activate, enough to trap and kill cultivators below the eighth rank of the Heavenly Immortal Realm.” ”
In addition, the three ‘Ghost Fiend Envoys’ are also in position and ready to act at any time.”
Ghost Fiend Envoys are elite assassins trained by the Evil Path Hall, specializing in assassination missions. They work in groups of three, specializing in combined attacks, and their strength is all above the seventh rank of the Heavenly Immortal Realm.
“Not enough.”
Elder Poison Heart shook his head. “The Hall Master specifically instructed that this boy is extraordinary and must be killed with swift and decisive action, without giving him any chance to recover.”
“Notify the three Ghost Fiend Envoys to use the ‘Netherworld Three Kill Array’ directly when the time comes, and be sure to kill him in one strike!”
Liu Wenyuan’s heart trembled.
The Netherworld Three Kill Array is a forbidden killing array that requires burning one’s essence blood to activate, and its power is enough to threaten cultivators at the peak of the ninth rank of the Heavenly Immortal Realm!
Is it necessary to resort to such methods to deal with a junior at the first level of the Celestial Immortal Realm?