In the secret chamber, Lin Moâs sword-like brows were slightly furrowed, and a complex expression appeared on his face. He had been so focused on dealing with the Double-headed Prison Crocodile that he didnât notice someone hiding in the back. Yun Xi and Fan Dong exchanged a glance, then their eyes were tightly fixed on the deep, black passage. About dozens of people emerged from it, with the lowest cultivation at Star System Level Early Stage, divided into three groups, appearing in the secret chamber
within.
"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind." Zhong Shimingâs face was grim, his pupils slightly contracting.
"Big brother, these people seem hard to deal with!" Hu Ben hid behind Hu Lie, glanced at the people coming out of the passage, and his whole body trembled slightly.
"You donât need to say it; it seems the task entrusted by the City Lord canât be completed this time." Hu Lie frowned tightly, muttering softly. The leaders of the three groups were two men and a woman. The two men looked middle-aged, wore luxurious robes, and each exuded an overwhelmingly powerful aura. Both middle-aged men were Star Domain Level Early Stage experts
. As for the woman, she looked very young and alluring. For cultivators like her, it was not difficult to use some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to maintain their youthful appearance. The woman wore a long purple gauze dress, bare-footed, and showed off fragrant shoulders
, with an extremely seductive and alluring appearance; every frown and smile seemed capable of capturing souls.
"Uncle Heng Yi, Uncle Feng Ji, Sister Jiang..." Yun Xi laughed stiffly upon seeing the three appear, calling out.
"These three are the City Lords of the southern, western, and northern cities. The situation is quite unfavorable." Fan Dong, standing beside Lin Mo, transmitted a secret technique.
Lin Mo nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the three City Lords. These three were all Star Domain Level Early Stage experts, and every one of them was no weaker than Cheng Jiao!
Behind them, they also had more than a dozen Star System Level personal guards!
In these circumstances, Yun Xiâs side appeared greatly disadvantaged.
"Yun Xi." Heng Yi glanced at Yun Xi, with a half-smile, he said: "It seems the rumors are true; Cheng Jiao indeed suffered heavy injuries, otherwise why would he only send a junior like you to retrieve the âGhost Flame Fruitâ?"
"Too bad I didnât expect the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind; it worked out in our favor." Another middle-aged man with a peculiar mark on his brows sneered. Yun Xi frowned and stepped forward, saying, "Uncles, Sister Jiang, this âGhost Flame Fruitâ is very important to my father, and he discovered this place first. It was my father who injured the Netherworld Beast here, which gave us the chance to obtain the âGhost Flame Fruitâ
. Do you all intend to snatch the âGhost Flame Fruitâ?" "Yun Xi, you should be aware of the rules of the Dark Demon Sea. Although your father, like us, is one of the City Lords of the four major cities on the Sky City Continent, who knows how many times everyone has fought over treasures. You canât be naive enough to think your words would make us give up this âGhost Flame Fruitâ, right?" Heng Yi sneered.
After hearing his words, the atmosphere in the secret chamber became significantly more tense.
Snatch?
If they really wanted to snatch, Yun Xiâs team had only Master Jiu Xiang as a Star Domain Level Early Stage expert, and in terms of combat power, they certainly couldnât compete with Heng Yi and the others. If they fought, the chances of victory were very low!
"The Ghost Flame Fruit is very precious; I donât want to give it up either, Niece Yun Xi, Iâm sorry." Feng Ji smiled faintly, yet a trace of greed flickered in his eyes.
The âGhost Flame Fruitâ can enhance the soul; who would easily give up such a treasure!
The only female City Lord among the three was named Jiang Rushi. Jiang Rushi floated in the air, her body slowly moving out as she reached out a delicate hand to lightly cover her alluring mouth, laughing softly: "Sister Yun Xi, Sister Jiang isnât that bad. There is only one âGhost Flame Fruitâ, so I wonât take it. As for
these two, I canât control them."
"Thank you, Sister Jiang." Yun Xi glanced at Jiang Rushi.
Although Jiang Rushi backed out of the competition, dealing with Heng Yi and Feng Ji was still very challenging.
Yun Xi bit her silver teeth and said, "Uncle Heng Yi, Uncle Feng Ji, if you let me take the âGhost Flame Fruitâ back, I will definitely inform my father, and at that time, some treasures or Netherworld Stones will surely be given to you as compensation."
"We lack neither treasures nor Netherworld Stones, but the âGhost Flame Fruitâ wonât be easily given up," Heng Yi shook his head.
"Such a treasure that can enhance soul strength, canât be exchanged for Netherworld Stones," Feng Ji shook his head.
Seeing this situation, Yun Xi pressed her lips tightly, her willow-leaf eyebrows knitted together.
Fan Dong, Zhong Shiming, Hu Lie, and Hu Benâs faces also became extremely grim. To get the âGhost Flame Fruitâ, they had risked their lives defeating the Double-headed Prison Crocodile, nearly perishing in the Beastâs jaws.
Now, seeing the treasure almost in hand, they were supposed to hand it over to others; who would be willing?
But, facing the three City Lords, even if they were unwilling, they had no choice.
Crack
Standing beside the Green Tree, Master Jiu Xiang was fully absorbed in controlling the Netherworld Power Array, emitting fine strands of Netherworld Power from his palm, completely enveloping the âGhost Flame Fruitâ, carefully plucking it with Netherworld Power.
Momentarily, Heng Yi, Feng Ji, and Jiang Rushiâs eyes simultaneously flickered with a bright gleam.
"Yun Xi, hand over the âGhost Flame Fruitâ to us, for old timeâs sake, we wonât make things difficult for you," Heng Yi squinted slightly, extending his hand slowly.
"Yun Xi, I used up a lot of Netherworld Power just now; if we really fight, we have no advantage," Master Jiu Xiang transmitted.
Yun Xi furrowed her delicate brows, her pretty face turning anxious. Was she really going to give up?
She wasnât willing, they nearly died here for the âGhost Flame Fruitâ.
Moreover, her father needed the âGhost Flame Fruitâ to quickly recover from internal dark injuries.
As everyone fell silent, a figure slowly stepped out from behind Yun Xi, standing between the two groups, Yun Xiâs beautiful eyes widened, and the others immediately focused their gazes on him.
"This guy, he dares to stand out in this situation?" Zhong Shiming squeezed his fist, a hint of coldness in his pupils.
"Big brother, does this guy have a screw loose? Can he really speak up in this situation?" Hu Ben glanced at his brother Hu Lie, whispering, harboring deep resentment towards Lin Mo.
Hu Lieâs gaze was ardently fixed on Lin Mo, somewhat surprised this guy dared to step forward. "You three must be the City Lords of the other three cities?" Lin Mo looked at the three in front of him indifferently and said, "However, there is only one âGhost Flame Fruitâ; even if you three get it, how will you divide it? From what I understand, the âGhost Flame Fruitâ can only be consumed directly, and if you try to cut it, the entire fruit will completely disintegrate." Heng Yi, Feng Ji, and Jiang Rushiâs gazes fell on him, all three slightly surprised. The young man before them was just a Star System Level Early Stage cultivator, yet he dared negotiate with them!