Devour

Chapter 271 Hui'an Residence

"Excuse me, Brother Ghost, where is Huianju?" Cheng Bai used the secret art of communication to inquire about the target's location.

The Xuwang ghost slowly raised his worn sleeves and pointed into the distance, then left without saying a word.

It was the only open-air high-rise building ever seen, like a crown inlaid on the top of a steep mountain that looked like a petrified beast. The majestic building towered high, overlooking the town, and looked majestic from afar like the legendary residence of ghosts and gods, which made people feel awed.

The surrounding environment is spacious, which makes the building particularly unique and eye-catching in Jiaoshi Town. Even people who don’t know the way will not get lost.

Climbing up the steep mountain that is daunting to ordinary people, you can see a plaque hanging high above the door lintel, with three large characters written in graceful strokes - "Huian Ju".

"The characters are written in a lively and elegant manner. This is the handwriting of a cultured person." Cheng Bai commented in his mind.

Just as he was about to step in, he saw three people walking out of the door of Huianju. They were Yong Yao, Xian Gen, and Dharma King Miaoyin.

Both sides were slightly stunned when they met.

Cheng Bai rushed to greet them first and said, "It's great to meet old friends in a foreign land. Good luck to the three of you!"

Yong Yao subconsciously reached out and touched the scar on his right forehead. It was like a flaw in a beautiful jade, somewhat out of place on his beautiful face. However, it did not diminish his charm in the slightest. Instead, it added a touch of ruthlessness and vicissitudes of life, making his noble and cold temperament unique.

"The Immovable Buddha."

Dharma King Miaoyin clasped his hands together, uttered a Dharma name, and was about to speak.

Yong Yao raised his hand to stop him. His gestures faintly exuded an invisible imperial demeanor. He said leisurely, "Tuntian Sect, Baidi?"

Cheng Bai was not afraid of the aura and responded: "Ming Wang is polite, it is just me."

Yong Yao's eyes were as deep as a lake, and he asked, "Your swordsmanship is quite good, where does it come from?"

Cheng Bai said: "Thank you for your praise. I was fortunate enough to receive guidance from three unknown seniors. After going through many hardships, I finally mastered the skills and created a set of Six Paths of Illusionary Blades."

"Self-created? Six Paths of Illusion? Good, very good, very good!" Yong Yao couldn't help but reveal a little surprise.

It is rare to find someone who can create his own martial arts at a young age, and even rarer to be praised by the Emperor's son. With such talent in martial arts, he is no less than any other Emperor's sons.

Yong Yao groaned for a moment and said, "A peerless genius is rare in the world, but the name offends the emperor's son."

Cheng Bai said with a smile: "I eat, drink, take and whore for free, so I call myself Baidi. If Ming Wang doesn't like me, you can call me Dabai like other friends."

"Hahaha..." Yong Yao was amused, and the tense and solemn atmosphere around him became relaxed.

But he is not an ordinary person, how could he be fooled by a few words?

Several thoughts flashed through Yong Yao's mind. After careful consideration, he said solemnly, "The world is about to go into chaos. The emperors of the heavens are fighting on the imperial road and gathering on the imperial star. A new imperial dynasty is about to rise. Our camp is eager to recruit talents. Can the White Emperor join hands with me to create a great cause together?"

Cheng Bai thought, "The prince of the emperor is indeed broad-minded and magnanimous. He didn't care about the blow he stabbed me with that day, and he wanted to recruit me under his command. This is undoubtedly in the best interests of the emperor." He asked, "I have heard about the various princes of the emperor rising up one after another. I wonder if His Highness Yong Yao has a good plan to compete for hegemony and wipe out the Sun Chasers?"

This requires a comparison with Nie Ziqiong's development path. Which one is better?

Yong Yao nodded slightly and said truthfully: "You also know the disaster of the Sun Chaser. In my opinion, there is no possibility of competing with it in a conventional arms race."

Cheng Bai didn't quite believe that he had no military preparations, so he pressed on, "But if Your Highness doesn't prepare well, won't you have no chance?"

Yong Yao laughed softly and said, "My idea is different from the mainstream. Refining immortal gold and then refining a large army of flying armor magic weapons is the trend. How can ordinary soldiers be compared with them?"

Cheng Bai secretly praised after hearing this: "Flying Armor Route? Yong Yao's development level is obviously higher. So he came to the Nine-Layered Abyss to collect gold and iron treasures... He must be determined to get the Divine Ice Iron. Isn't he going to compete with me for it?"

Yong Yao continued, "This is a secret. I don't know why I like to talk to you more. If it were someone else, they would never reveal a single word. I heard that in addition to his impressive military achievements, Baidi is also an outstanding weapon refiner and spiritual medicine master. Would you like to join me? I will forgive the minor offenses in the past, how about that?"

He made the same request twice in a short period of time, obviously he was serious.

Cheng Bai evaded the question and said, "Let me think about it carefully."

Yong Yao pressed on, "As far as I know, Prince Nie once wanted to win you over. Looking at all the princes who have appeared in the Five Continents, I am the strongest. You don't need to consider others."

Cheng Bai asked, "What if it is outside the Five Continents?"

Yong Yao was slightly surprised and raised his eyebrows and said, "Do you know Cai Youling from the Di Yan Dynasty? He does have some background, but he may not be able to defeat me."

Cheng Bai saw that his tone was not firm, and knew that he was not absolutely sure, so he refused and said, "I have always been free and easy, and I am afraid that I will cause trouble to Your Highness. It is better for you to do your own thing."

Yong Yao was unwilling to let go, and shook his head and said, "You got a treasure that should have been used by the emperor's son - the inheritance magic cube. I must come back. But swords are blind, and there will always be casualties in the fight. It's a pity for your talent. So first use courtesy and then force. If the recruitment is successful, everyone will be happy."

Cheng Bai was secretly unhappy: "You want to come back? Sure enough, your goal is the immortal weapon, you make it sound like it's yours."

Yong Yao stared into Cheng Bai's eyes, paused for a moment, and continued: "After the day of the Ladder of All Things, I have made great progress and mastered a trick that can break your swordsmanship. If we fight again, you will definitely lose!"

Cheng Bai glanced at Xian Gen and Miao Yin Fa Wang, thinking: "You have made progress, but so have I. You really rely on the masters under your control." He smiled and said: "Your Highness is very powerful, I am willing to admit that you are inferior, but a forced melon is not sweet, think twice before doing anything."

Yong Yao was conceited and magnanimous, and was unwilling to delay any further, so he said, "If you want to consider it, I will give you time to consider it. Before I leave the Nine-Layered Abyss, please give me a clear answer from the White Emperor."

After saying this, he led the two people behind him and walked away.

Whether it is an enemy or a friend is all in one thought. If you cannot bring it into your own camp, if the opponent gets it, there will be endless troubles. Instead of letting it develop, it is better to eliminate the potential threat as soon as possible.

Cheng Bai pondered in his heart: "Although Yong Yao was defeated last time, he was not here in person. Now that there are masters helping him, he still thinks he can suppress me firmly. It seems that he will not let me leave the Nine Layers Abyss unless I am willing to surrender and give up the inheritance magic cube."

Lu Xiaoxi stole a glance at the three people's backs as they walked away, and whispered, "They are very strong, especially the monk in white. I have felt such a majestic aura from the sages of the Xuanyuan clan's temple."

Gou Yifan said worriedly, "They are hiding their hostility and exerting pressure invisibly. Is the Emperor's son... the bloodline of the Great Emperor?"

Hei Long said indignantly: "So what if he is of the emperor's bloodline? Before he ascends to the throne, everything is possible."

The smoker quickly chimed in, "That's right, it's not as prestigious as yours."

Cheng Bai did not comment. He looked up at the facade of Huianju. It did not look too old. Only when he got closer could he feel how magnificent the building was. It had only a few floors but was tall and solemn, as if it was built for a giant.

"What kind of demon? Or a ghost? Living in a place like this, could it be the lord's mansion?" Cheng Bai secretly wondered, estimating that the demon's physique was quite suitable for it.

Entering Huianju, Xuwanggui, who was in charge of reception, brought Cheng Bai and others to a spacious and quiet room. In the hall was a large and exquisite coffee table with golden royal wood root carvings, and the leisurely host made a bed to welcome them.

He is not a monster, nor a demon nor a ghost, but a human being.

An old man in a long blue robe, with white hair and a youthful face, had an aura that made Cheng Bai feel familiar.

The host of Huianju invited the guests to sit down, and naturally they introduced each other.

The old man called himself Leng Yi. He started a conversation and said politely, "Did Ju Gong bring you here? I haven't seen that little ghost for many years. I heard that he wanted to save some money to marry a female ghost. I wonder if his wish has come true?"

Cheng Bai smiled awkwardly and said, "Probably not."

Leng Yi made tea for the guests and talked freely: "It's not easy to make money in the Nine-Layered Abyss! If you don't have money and family background, even the headless female ghost will look down on you."

Cheng Bai took the teacup and started a conversation, "The leader of Guigu Sect is also named Leng Yi. I wonder if he is related to you, senior?"