Chapter 175 The Buddhist disciple can't hold back, Yi Taoist is at a loss, an unexpected exposure, chaos ensues!
Yi Chen and his six companions exchanged helpless glances.
They had managed to blunder their way past the barriers, but no one had expected this sudden twist of events.
Now they faced another expert capable of conversation on equal terms with the Ghost King. What should they do?
Fortunately, their identities had yet to be exposed, and they could only hope the mana concealing treasures of the Army Commander and Feng Linsu were strong enough for them to secretly infiltrate the enemy's ranks. Otherwise, they'd have a tough battle ahead.
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"Sifting through the lantern's light to appraise swords in a drunken haze, dreaming of bugle calls rallying the troops... Ah, old flame," sighed Feng Linsu to the Army Commander of the Crimson Flame next to him.
Shrouded by night, the group advanced swiftly along the mountain path, while above them a massive black cloud drifted, emitting strange fluctuations that concealed the presence of everyone below.
"Heh, what's wrong? Missing your days with the Wind Army? Quit messing around in the Town Peace Corps and join my Crimson Flame Army. You can watch swords and blow bugles every day, and bring your sister-in-law too; I'll build you a palace," teased the Crimson Flame Army Commander with a sinister grin.
"Get lost! A dog can't spit out ivory. Why don't you join my Town Peace Corps instead, and I'll build a palace for you and your sister-in-law," retorted Feng Linsu with a laugh.
The two continued their banter and covered another hundred miles.
Just then, a majestic and strange mountain range suddenly loomed in the distance.
The Crimson Flame Army Commander raised one hand, and the two hundred-strong procession halted instantly. Most were armed and armored warriors; the others were men from the Town Peace Corps, all with mana, with even the weakest among them at the mid-stage of refining essence into energy.
"Old Feng, we're not far from that Sky Evil Ghost Lair now. To prevent being detected by Gui Yuan Tu, let's cover ourselves with the 'Black Sky Silk' and head towards that lair. The rest should spread out and prepare to capture any escaping enemies. What do you think?"
"Good thinking. This time, we're really bestowing a face to that bratty Sky Evil. Just the two of us serving him is quite a favor. But we must hurry. The Yi Chengzi you recommended is ultimately a Daoist, and I don't know if he can convincingly play the part of the leader of the Seven Fiends of Yin Mountain for much longer; I'm afraid he might give himself away."
"Ah, you have a point. Despite his crafty and heavy-handed approach, he's still too young."
"Everyone be careful, and stick to the plan," the Crimson Flame Army Commander suddenly commanded his troops, his voice carrying the ominous aura of military might.
With a hand seal, the 'Black Sky Silk' in the sky split in two and enveloped him and Feng Linsu in a dense fog of darkness.
The two exchanged a look, then using just the power of their bodies, began to sprint, piercing towards the Sky Evil Ghost Lair like a sharp blade.
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Inside the Ghost Lair, the atmosphere of the feast reached a new climax with the appearance of that mysterious figure in black.
In the underworld, what counts is the strength of the boss, to make an inappropriate comparison.
Take the company you work for; if 'Little Horse Brother' holds shares and Hillhouse Capital leads the investment, wouldn't you, as an employee, be elated?
At least, the demonic cultivators and monsters at the banquet were thrilled at that moment. The stronger their leaders, the more secure their positions, and the more it indicated that the leaders genuinely intended to establish a formidable force. The morale of the evil cultivators and demons soared, and they eagerly rubbed their hands together in anticipation of making a big move.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
"We're all brothers here, let's toast to victory!"
As the wine flowed, to enhance his approachability, the Sky Evil Ghost King himself stepped into the fray, joining the crowd at the center of the venue for a hearty drink. Occasionally, he offered a word or two of advice to some of the lesser evil cultivators and monsters, who were so moved by the gesture they bowed in deep gratitude.
Soon enough, the Sky Evil Ghost King approached Yi Chen with a cup in hand.
Yi Chen quickly rose to his feet.
You can't offend the leader by not eating the food they offer, not joining them in the car, or not drinking when they toast.
Demeanor is everything.
"No need for formalities," said the Sky Evil Ghost King, growing increasingly fond of this forthright man. His Ghost Lair was just starting up, a time for recruiting talents. This man was not only a fierce fighter but also knew etiquette. If his background was clean, he might be a good candidate for cultivation.
Though thinking this way, the Sky Evil Ghost King still intended to put Yi Chen in his place:
"Yin Tianxiong, my Daoist friend, you truly have a bold spirit. Once you join our Sky Evil Ghost Lair, we will all be peers. You'll need to control that hot temper of yours, or you will suffer significant losses in the future."
"That's absolutely right!"
"Your Majesty, when I was still in my mother's womb, the fortune teller pointed at my mother's belly and said that my biggest flaw in the future would be my explosive temper, and that it would lead to serious setbacks."
Looking at the Sky Evil Ghost King, adorned in a grand red and gold robe and a crown, Yi Chen couldn't help but give a thumbs-up, switching from addressing him as Ghost King to Your Majesty.
The impromptu address of Your Majesty seemed to lift the corners of the Sky Evil Ghost King's mouth by quite a few degrees, clearly to his liking.
Thus, Yi Chen decided to strike while the iron was hot: "Yin Tianxiong has wandered all his life, lamenting that he never met a wise ruler. If Your Majesty does not disdain someone as uncouth as me, I wish to be Your Majesty's war general, to lead the vanguard for you."
"I have with me a pair of jade bi discs, ten pearls, a pair of white jade, one pair of wild ginseng, and five bottles of virgin boy's blood for blessing. I wish Your Majesty an enormous fortune and a long life as vast as the heavens."
Yi Chen opened his bundle and offered the gifts that the 'kind-hearted person' had given him to the Sky Evil Ghost King.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Yi Chen refused to believe that after such a display, the Ghost King wouldn't reward him handsomely in return.
Pay up! Pay up! I, Yin Tianxiong, say pay up!
At that moment, another twist occurred.
The Wooden Corpse Daoist, who had been keeping an eye on Yi Chen, saw him making the Ghost King laugh heartily. In his haste, he blurted out, "Brother Yin, didn't you say at the Ba Xian Inn that you brought ten baskets of pearls, a millennium-old Fuling, a thousand taels of gold, a pair of jade bi discs, and a top-grade magic artifact? Why has it changed?"
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