Chapter 539 265: Dull Meteor Pestle and Curse Bone Flower (Part 2)

"Hehe, when the time comes, smearing these things on the Magical Artifact will make it practically unstoppable."

Liou Yuan rubbed his nose, which itched from the scent of the Curse Bone Flower, his face revealing a smug expression.

Although he was not well-versed in the Alchemy Dao, poisonous plants like Curse Bone Flower didn't require refining to be used.

Thus, everything snatched from Feng Yongkang was completely sorted by Liou Yuan.

As for the assets Feng Yongkang left in his territory, they would naturally be delivered to Liou Yuan when Mao Shengjie went over to take over Feng Yongkang's territory.

"Cultivate!" Liou Yuan drank the tea from his flask in one gulp, invigorating his spirit as he began his night's cultivation.

Early the next morning, Liou Yuan left his residence and knocked on the door of Wei Miaomeng's dwelling, not far from his own cave abode.

Wei Miaomeng's Divine Sense spread out, confirmed Liou Yuan's identity, and opened the door to her cave abode.

The two exchanged a glance at the door and remained silent.

Rumble~

With the shutting of the cave's stone door, Wei Miaomeng couldn't wait to ask Liou Yuan via sound transmission: "The Nightmare Demon Palace is widely spreading the news of you and Mao Shengjie killing Feng Yongkang last night."

"Is it true?"

Wei Miaomeng stared at Liou Yuan's eyes without blinking. Though she was inquiring, the hopeful expression betrayed Wei Miaomeng.

Feng Yongkang was, throughout the Nightmare Demon Palace, the second most familiar with Fu Lin aside from Dou Qianyu.

As long as he lived, Wei Miaomeng felt as though sitting on pins and needles.

For instance, Liou Yuan felt uneasy seeing Mao Shengjie.

That's why she cared so much about this matter.

"Of course it's true. Two Foundation Establishments ambushing him, and he's still severely injured; if he managed to escape, it would mean I was incompetent." Liou Yuan seated himself on a stone stool with a smug look, sharing the details of the ambush on Feng Yongkang last night via sound transmission.

"His head was blown off by me, couldn't be more dead. In the future, Miss Wei can freely maneuver within the Nightmare Demon Palace without worrying about her identity being exposed."

"That's great." Wei Miaomeng patted her chest, the anxious expression on her face quickly replaced by joy.

"Still, Mr. Liou has methods, able to maneuver with Mao Shengjie for so long without being discovered."

"I don't have that kind of courage in me."

Liou Yuan repeatedly shook his head: "Don't mention it, that fatty is quite troublesome too. It's just that he hasn't gotten suspicious yet due to the short time. Keep interacting with him too long, he'll sooner or later notice something's off."

"Luckily, last night I deliberately leaked a move, instilling some dread in Mao Shengjie. Hopefully, he won't seek me out too often from now on."

"Otherwise~" At this point, a sharp killing intent appeared in Liou Yuan's eyes.

"I'd have to find a chance to take out that fatty too."

Although this is the worst-case scenario.

Considering the methods Mao Shengjie revealed last night, the fatty's strength far exceeded Feng Yongkang's, Liou Yuan didn't want to act against him unless absolutely necessary.

"Better not be too flashy; having just arrived at the Nightmare Demon Palace, killing Feng Yongkang has already attracted attention from those Foundation Establishments."

"If you make a move on Mao Shengjie, it could put you at risk of exposure."

Wei Miaomeng, being clever, shook her head, disagreeing with Liou Yuan's idea of going against Mao Shengjie.

"This is the worst-case scenario. Unless absolutely necessary, I won't take action against him either." Liou Yuan waved his hand, indicating he knew the limits.

Liou Yuan then spoke about the matter concerning the Blood Prison Department.

Saying the items had already been delivered to Mao Shengjie, with his help in managing relations, the Blood Prison Department shouldn't cause them trouble anymore.

In just a few days, Liou Yuan had already dealt with two threats within the Nightmare Demon Palace.

This astounding efficiency left Wei Miaomeng amazed.

"Oh, right, all Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivators in the Nightmare Demon Palace have their own cities."

"Since Miss Wei is borrowing Fu Lin's identity, she'll need to take over the affairs of his city soon to avoid suspicion."

Liou Yuan came to find Wei Miaomeng mainly for this matter.

He planned to leave for Yucheng today.

Besides, he reminded Wei Miaomeng to visit her own city soon.

"I've looked into it, my city has already been taken over by a mid-stage Foundation Establishment guy from the Nightmare Demon Palace." Wei Miaomeng pouted, showing noticeable displeasure when mentioning the matter.

After all, having left the Five Extremes Mountain, lacking sect resources, the Nightmare Demon Palace's resources were Wei Miaomeng's sole source for cultivation.

Her resources being occupied by someone else, she couldn't possibly be happy.

"My situation isn't much different, although the one occupying my city is a pushover."

Liou Yuan wasn't surprised about Wei Miaomeng's circumstances, a Demon Cultivator is still a Demon Cultivator, seizing opportunities whenever they arise.

But if Wei Miaomeng's city remains occupied, lacking resources to support her cultivation isn't a sustainable situation.

After a brief consideration, Liou Yuan suggested: "Once I reclaim Yucheng, let's find a time to visit your territory together."

"The two of us joining forces, even mid-stage Foundation Establishment wouldn't dare confront us head-on."

Wei Miaomeng had a different idea. After hearing Liou Yuan's suggestion, her alluring face took on a teasing look.

"Mr. Liou has always been rather clever. Don't you feel this matter is actually an opportunity for us?"

Liou Yuan was momentarily stunned, raising his head to meet Wei Miaomeng's eyes, which held a hint of amusement, instantly understanding the implication behind Wei Miaomeng's words, and also revealing a smile:

"Miss Wei means to take down the one occupying your city?"

Wei Miaomeng shook her head, explaining her thoughts eloquently: "The Nightmare Demon Palace's Foundation Establishments have their Life Mirrors kept in the Nether Hall. Killing him would prompt an immediate response from the Nightmare Demon Palace. Also, killing a mid-stage Foundation Establishment wouldn't greatly impact the Nightmare Demon Palace."

"My plan is to capture him alive, then connect with Hall Master Wen Wenyue, and send him to our Sect."