Chapter 1675 - 735: Into the Tiger’s Den

Chapter 1675: Chapter 735: Into the Tiger’s Den

Shortly after the Huangquan Team’s carriage split up, several shadowy figures halted at the junction where the carriages separated.

After hesitating for a moment, those shadowy figures darted off in different directions.

Two of the shadowy figures headed to the Jin Family and Tang Family’s representative teams, likely spies from the Jin and Tang families.

Not only the Huangquan Team, but the Jin Family and Tang Family have also dispatched spies to monitor each other’s movements.

The last shadow, however, returned to the Jiu Provinces Main Camp.

"Reporting to Alliance Leader, the Jin Family, Tang Family, and the Huangquan Team have all set out for the Tongtian Tribe, but one of the Huangquan Team’s two carriages headed towards the seaside."

This spy was sent by Ning Que to monitor Ye Lingyue.

Ning Que suspected that Ye Lingyue had the support of Marquis Zhongyuan.

Unfortunately, no matter how he prompted indirectly, he couldn’t glean any information about Marquis Zhongyuan from Ye Lingyue.

Earlier, Ning Que tested Ye Lingyue multiple times, and upon hearing the name "Marquis Zhongyuan," Ye Lingyue appeared completely unfamiliar.

This made Alliance Leader Ning increasingly uncertain whether Ye Lingyue had any connection to Marquis Zhongyuan.

Upon learning of the Huangquan Team’s unusual movement, Alliance Leader Ning was even more surprised.

There were only three days left until the Demon King Tongtian’s birthday celebration.

Among the three teams, Huangquan Team had the fewest members, lacked family support, and was the weakest in strength.

At such a time, Ye Lingyue split the team into two, which further worsened the already disadvantaged situation of the Huangquan Team.

"The seaside, isn’t that the completely opposite direction of the Tongtian Tribe? What exactly is Ye Lingyue up to?"

Alliance Leader Ning then gave orders for people to go to the beach to investigate.

Despite using considerable personnel, Ning Que found that the earlier carriage had already vanished without a trace, as if it had disappeared into thin air.

The spies had no idea who was sitting inside the carriage.

Little did Ning Que realize that Ye Lingyue had stored away the vanished carriage.

With Luo Qianche’s help, the four transformed into the semblance of Mermaids using the power of the Merfolk Pearl.

Luo Qianche then led ten Mermaids to the camp of a demon general who had previously plundered Mermaids.

The subordinates of Demon King Tongtian, like those of Golden Horn Demon King, had three Demon Generals.

Two of them had previously participated in the plunder of the Senluo Ghost Fruit King.

This time, the one who plundered the Mermaids was one of them, named Purple Lightning Centipede General.

This demon, a centipede spirit, was notorious for being sinister and brutal.

"Reporting to the Demon General, a woman claiming to be the acting Clan Leader of the Merfolk Clan requests an audience outside."

A demon soldier entered the camp, informing the Centipede General of this matter.

"Merfolk Tribe again? Hmph, those brazen creatures still want to recover one thousand Mermaids. Order them to be shot dead, leave none alive." The Centipede General was full of anger.

Demon King Tongtian had acquired the Senluo Ghost Fruit King, which would soon mature; Demon King Tongtian was about to breakthrough in cultivation and become Demon Emperor.

This fact was known to the close aides of Demon King Tongtian.

As Demon Generals, they knew that once Demon King Tongtian became the Demon Emperor, a new Demon King would be appointed to oversee the Central Plains Region.

Having participated in the Ghost Fruit King’s plunder, Centipede General and Leopard Demon General were strong candidates due to their merits.

Therefore, to become the new Demon King, both Demon Generals had exerted much effort recently, striving to gain an advantage at the Demon King’s birthday banquet, leading to Centipede General’s plundering of a thousand Mermaids.

Centipede General learned that Demon King Tongtian favored beauties, particularly leading an army to seize a thousand Mermaids, intending to select ten to gift to Demon King Tongtian.

However, the rival Leopard General unexpectedly learned of the matter, somehow finding ten Fox Women from the Snow Ear Fox Clan.

Those Fox Women were each seductive and beautiful, surpassing even the Mermaids that Centipede General had seized in terms of beauty.

Centipede General was so furious he almost spat blood, as the birthday celebration was imminent, making it too late to choose a new gift.

Centipede General’s frustration was palpable, so upon hearing news of the Merfolk Clan causing trouble again, Centipede General was naturally incensed.

"Sir, the Merfolk Vice Clan Leader doesn’t seem to be causing any trouble. He brought ten stunningly beautiful Mermaids along. If you don’t believe me, why don’t you take a look?"

The reporting demon soldier couldn’t help but swallow as he spoke.

Good heavens, he had lived half a lifetime, yet it was the first time he had seen so many beauties.

"Beauties?"

Hearing this, Centipede General grew curious and stepped out of the camp, finding the demon soldiers outside staring in a daze.

Centipede General looked again, seeing an elderly Merfolk woman accompanied by ten Mermaids and a few warriors from the Merfolk Clan, waiting respectfully at the side.

These Mermaids had all transformed into human form.

Each had cherry lips and willowy waist, with graceful figures.

The two in the center were especially beautiful.

The one in the center had a taller stature than typical women, foxy eyes, and elegant demeanor; though her figure wasn’t as curvaceous as those Fox Women, she had a captivating presence. A mere glance or frown could make one’s Divine Soul waver.

Beside the fox-eyed woman stood another woman in white, with eyes like a new moon, angular lips. Although she lacked the alluring charm of the fox-eyed "woman," her bearing was exceptional, especially her eyes, which rippled like water, making her smile irresistibly alluring.

"I am Luo Qianche, Vice Clan Leader of the Merfolk Tribe. Previously, the Merfolk Clan failed to recognize greatness and offended General Centipede numerous times, so I brought ten beauties to plead for mercy."

Luo Qianche subtly observed Centipede General’s changing expression and stepped forward to speak respectfully.

"Are all these individuals offered to me, the demon general?"

Centipede General truly thought he had heard wrong.

"As long as General Centipede allows me to bring back some Mermaids to account to the tribe, the number doesn’t have to be many, around three hundred is enough. I will willingly offer these individuals to Lord Wu." Luo Qianche, remembering Ye Lingyue’s earlier instructions, pleaded.

"Three hundred? That’s no issue; I’ll give you three hundred." Centipede General agreed readily, hardly thinking it over.

Just by the looks of the two women in the center, they could easily outshine the rival general’s Fox Women.

It’s a pity that these two women had to be offered to Demon King Tongtian, otherwise Centipede General might have wanted to keep one himself.

"Thank you, sir, for your kindness. Additionally, these women are skilled in singing and dancing, particularly adept at the Sea God Dance. I also brought a few musicians, which sir may want to keep together."

As she spoke, Luo Qianche gestured, and behind her emerged several men dressed as musicians.

Their appearance differed little from typical Merfolk, and Centipede General saw no issue, so refrained from further thoughts.

"If that’s the case, let them all stay together."