Chapter 1405 - 1027: Removing the Firewood from Under the Cauldron (Part 2)

Chapter 1405: Chapter 1027: Removing the Firewood from Under the Cauldron (Part 2)

"What Daoist Qu said is indeed correct. Once Daoist Jiang is done, we can discuss major matters together."

"Don’t be anxious, my lord. Let me first talk to Daoist Hao about modifying the teleportation array. It’s better to speak once everything is agreed upon." Qu Luming’s eyes glowed with shrewdness; in fact, he knew that Du Li had made a paper plan in a moment of anger.

Gao Yi and the others entered the small courtyard. Back in the day, of the Demon Realm Alliance, only Lan Shanying the Alliance Leader and he, the Vice Alliance Hierarch, were left. One handled traitors and cleaned house;

the other was responsible for dismantling the teleportation array. As for whether the teleportation arrays among the demon beast territories could be modified to the Otherworld, Du Li was unsure and planned to delegate it to the Ancient Ten Great Sects.

Qu Luming saw the Ancient Ten Great Sects busy repairing city walls; having their array masters modify the teleportation arrays set by the Demon Realm Alliance? That may not be so smooth.

Since one wants to make a good thing happen, as the go-between, one must consider all the points.

And Mr. Jiang’s newly recruited guest, Hao Daqiang, is a great array master specializing in his craft. If persuaded to modify the array to teleport the demon beasts to the Otherworld, the greatest credit in saving comes down to Mr. Jiang!

Although the Heavenly Dao is flawed, it does not drop the ball at crucial moments. To bear such great merit in saving the Wilderness World, having it all fall on Mr. Jiang is best; hasn’t one heard of the saying about a wise man making everything ascend?

"Daoist Hao, I have a good matter to discuss with you..." He leaned in and whispered.

Moments later, Qu Luming’s ability to execute things took Jiang Yuan by surprise with satisfaction.

As he settled the new guest, Hao Daqiang and Mist Dragon were persuaded; then, mentioning it to Du Li got the plan to undermine fully successful.

"This plan is excellent! However, the risk is great." Du Li slightly frowned and said, "We’re not just talking about those Law Enforcement Hall, Left and Right Martial Guards, and various military generals scattered outside; the Commerce Association higher-ups are individually capable, cunning, and treacherous. Lu Chongde, who went to Qihan Mountain for negotiations, is dead. They certainly won’t be easily deceived."

"Yes, it’s very dangerous; once detected, one could die at any time." Mist Dragon stared at Jiang Yuan, waiting for a promise.

Jiang Yuan: ...

Enough, I know what you’re after. Just get on with the task!

"Become my guest, and I promise you’ll get what you wish for when life gets critical." He spoke with assurance; even if the side quest wasn’t triggered, binding as a guest can resurrect a dead one at the cost of a resurrection talisman.

Upon approval, Mist Dragon immediately performed a salutation ceremony: "I am willing to become Mr. Jiang’s guest and together seek great things!"

[Request received: Demon Cultivator Mist Dragon requests to form a dependent relationship, can be taken as a guest, accept?]

[Side Quest: Return of the Gambling God]

[Task 1: Mist Dragon has been taken as a guest completed. Reward: Netherworld Map +1 has been issued]

[Task 2: Gift Mist Dragon 100 points of Life Origin. Reward: Life Origin +1000]

Eh? This new task is odd. Why gift only 100 points? Is it enough?

However, gifting 100 points to earn 900 is quite a bargain.

Jiang Yuan didn’t even think of leaving a suspense; he agreed while not minding if Mist Dragon was still shocked by the binding contract through Heavenly Dao’s power. He slapped his right hand on the other’s shoulder, hit up gifting 100 points of Life Origin.

"Phew~"

The grand gesture of the gifting ceremony left Du Li and the crowd of new guests amazed. Cloud Concealment Sect’s disciples had seen it before and quickly explained to other astonished disciples of the Nine Great Sects.

"I said Mr. Jiang is most generous and righteous; how could he let you take risks for nothing?" Qu Luming laughed with joy;

Du Li suddenly paused, then turned to look at "the clone’s" smug expression. The flash of insight in his mind was confirmed — no wonder he couldn’t sense the clone recently or issue direct orders; this one surely traded closely to obtain more Life Origin from Mr. Jiang!

In other words, Qu Luming was no longer a clone but an independent existence!

His face was slightly pale; in dreams, he never imagined that while he sought opportunities for independent life, Mr. Jiang had quietly achieved it.

"You... are you alright?" Though both long discarded the bonds of body and clone, having spent years together, Qu Luming could tell from the face that Du Li’s thoughts had grasped something from the scene.

He didn’t know how to explain to "the body" about this matter, but the fact was undeniable; if Du Li persisted in asking, he’d have to confess.

Yet the other just calmly waved, "No problem. Since the Mountain Master is ready, let’s hurry to discuss how to use Qihan Mountain to bait those traitors; that is serious;

and must devise a way to borrow the Heart Mirror, because not all traitors are necessarily evil. With the Heart Mirror, it helps avoid unnecessary killings."

"Identifying good from bad is more convenient using the Mirror of Evil." Jiang Yuan casually took out the divine artifact from his Storage Bag, sensing the artifact’s aura. Mist Dragon’s eyes widened immediately, "This... is the Mirror of Evil from the Underworld?!"

"There truly is such a mirror?"

"Then doesn’t that mean... the legends are true? One will indeed pass before the Mirror of Evil after death; whether reincarnation or going to Hell, it all resides within!"

"Hiss! Such talk makes me hesitant to move forward, fearing any hidden sins being revealed. After all, many years of cultivation bring both contention for opportunities and disputes with others; who hasn’t taken lives?"

"True. Luckily, a cultivator’s demise doesn’t require going to the Underworld, thus avoiding this mirror..."

...

Gao Yi and others whispered but did not dare approach.