GBP Chapter 196 The Purpose of the Treasure Hunt
Chapter 196 The Purpose of the Treasure Hunt
Chapter 196 The Purpose of the Treasure Hunt
"Chen Guo is very hardworking, risking her life in battle. Every time she uses those two bull-tailed daggers to cut someone, she calls your name!" Lü Qianqian said leisurely, staring into Zhuo Yang's eyes with a strange, half-smile. "Let me teach you..."
"Die, Zhuo Yang!"
"I'll kill you... Zhuo Yang!"
"I'll chop off your dog's head... Zhuo Yang!"
"..."
Lu Qianqian's imitation was subtle and slightly exaggerated, with a hint of murderous intent in her voice. One could easily imagine Chen Guo's ruthless fighting style.
But did Chen Guo really call out Zhuo Yang's name every time?
Zhuo Yang didn't believe it. He had a gut feeling that all of this must have been orchestrated by Lü Qianqian herself.
"Little Phoenix, I've just made a decision!" Zhuo Yang said seriously, waving his hand. "For this treasure hunt, I'm going to act alone, no one will come with me!"
Lu Qianqian's plan to take the Phoenix Pavilion members on a solo trip will inevitably attract the attention of others. If Zhuo Yang goes with her, the more attention Wang Shanlong pays, the more difficult it will be for Zhuo Yang to carry out his revenge.
Most importantly, Chen Guo and Lü Qianqian appeared together...
Just imagining that scene made Zhuo Yang's heart pound.
"This will make your concubine Guo'er sad!" Lu Qianqian snorted disdainfully.
Zhuo Yang pretended not to understand and said seriously, "With one of us in the open and one in the shadows, husband and wife working together, our strength can break through anything!"
Lu Qianqian rolled her eyes, downed the steaming coffee in one gulp, not caring about the heat, and got up to leave.
"Little Phoenix, be careful!" Zhuo Yang warned loudly.
"Be careful, don't die!" Lü Qianqian waved her hand behind her back, pushed open the door of the coffee shop, and left.
Zhuo Yang picked up his coffee cup and said with a faint smile, "Little Phoenix is just like this cup of coffee. It smells delicious, but when you actually drink it, it's scalding hot!"
"Sir, the total is one hundred and sixty!" The waiter, forcing himself to appear unwell, handed over the bill.
"So expensive?" Zhuo Yang looked at the waiter with a slanted eye.
Yang Lingfeng has an outgoing personality, but he's also very stingy, so Zhuo Yang has to make sure that his character remains consistent.
"I'll give you a 50% discount, eighty!" The waiter's face twitched. The manager had just spoken, and they had to get rid of this ugly guy quickly, otherwise the coffee shop wouldn't be able to get a single customer.
"It's still expensive! Forty for a cup of coffee? Are you kidding me?" Zhuo Yang stood up, his face contorted with rage and his eyes wide open.
The waiter was nearly scared sick by the terrifying appearance and quickly shouted, "It's free! We'll give you two cups of coffee for free!"
"That's more like it!" Zhuo Yang casually put his hands behind his back and strode away.
The waiter patted his chest and cursed, "Not only is he ugly, but he's also incredibly stingy. It's unbelievable that a poor bastard like you would have a pretty girl drinking coffee with him!"
Turning around, he was shocked to find a bright red RMB note on the table.
The waiter hurriedly stuffed the money into his pocket, scratching his head, completely baffled as to what had happened.
Is it a misunderstanding?
Taking advantage is a matter of cause and effect. Zhuo Yang will not get involved in cause and effect for trivial matters. However, the principle must be clearly understood.
……
At 2:30 p.m., nearly a hundred people gathered in the conference hall behind the hotel building. Apart from a few tables and chairs set up under the stage, there was nowhere else for anyone to sit; everyone was standing.
A group of more than a dozen men in gray suits walked behind the tables and chairs under the stage, and the hall instantly fell silent.
A middle-aged man with a parted hairstyle and a gloomy face stood in the center, his deep eyes sweeping over the crowd without any attempt to hide his presence: "I am Dong Zhen, the head of the Northern Branch of Longting!"
The scene was silent; no one responded.
Those present were all cultivators from various sects and schools, well aware of the Dragon Court's attitude towards cultivators. The fact that the Dragon Court personally summoned the treasure-hunting team this time indicates that its significance is extraordinary.
"I won't waste any more time on small talk. There are two purposes for recruiting this treasure hunting team."
"First, the ancient tomb may contain the Heavenly Radiance Fire Lotus. Cultivators who want to get their hands on it can do so by their own abilities. They can also sell it to the Dragon Court at a favorable price!"
"Secondly, we have received information that the people of the Dark Dharma Assembly have also set their sights on the Heavenly Flower Fire Lotus, and may have already secretly infiltrated it!"
A murmur of discussion erupted in the hall, and many people looked grim.
The Dark Magic Assembly is a notorious dark organization whose members practice dark magic, and any one of its members is extremely difficult to deal with.
Legend has it that the oldest members of the Dark Magic Society were all high-ranking mages from the Arcane Society. Later, the Arcane Society was thrown into turmoil, and those who practiced dark magic left the Arcane Society to form the Dark Magic Society.
They act evilly yet remain extremely secretive, causing massive casualties with each attack and creating widespread panic in society. They are the most feared force by Western countries.
"Manager Dong, does the Dragon Court intend for us to deal with the people from the Dark Dharma Assembly?" a cultivator stepped forward and questioned.
Dong Zhen stared at him with a cold gaze and sneered, "As cultivators of China, can't you even do something for the country?"
The others were also looking at him with disdain. The cultivator swallowed hard, quickly lowered his head, and dared not utter a sound.
With a glance sweeping over the crowd, Dong Zhen declared firmly, "Those cultivators who kill or capture members of the Secret Arts Society during this operation will receive a reward from the Dragon Court: three Spirit Replenishing Pills, treasures that can allow Golden Core cultivators to recover their true essence in a short time!"
Many of the cultivators present had excited glints in their eyes.
The Spirit Replenishing Pill is merely a high-grade elixir, which any cultivator skilled in pill refining can make themselves. The only requirement for its refinement is the use of a large quantity of medicinal herbs rich in vital energy.
Most cultivators would use all the medicinal herbs they had to improve their own cultivation level, so very few people would refine Spirit Replenishing Pills. As a result, Spirit Replenishing Pills were scarce. However, in battle, whoever had Spirit Replenishing Pills could quickly restore their true essence, which was equivalent to having an extra layer of protection.
Hiding in the crowd, Zhuo Yang stroked his chin and muttered, "Spirit Replenishing Pills are really good stuff. I'll ask Long Ting to provide me with a batch of rare and precious materials so I can refine a few more Spirit Replenishing Pills. They can be incredibly effective in battle!"
At this moment, Dong Zhen waved his hand to suppress the cultivators' discussions and said loudly, "It seems that you all want to join the treasure hunting team, but I tell you, those whose cultivation level is insufficient will only be sent to their deaths if they go in."
"The Dragon Court has decided that cultivators below the Heartbeat Stage are prohibited from entering. Even cultivators above the Heartbeat Stage must pass an assessment before they can join the treasure hunting team!"
Everyone was stunned; no one expected that Longting would pull such a stunt.
"Manager Dong, I have something to say!"
A slightly magnetic yet gentle voice rang out, and then a handsome, elegant middle-aged man stepped out of the crowd and said calmly, "I am Wang Shanlong from the capital. I would like to ask about the specific methods of the Dragon Court's assessment. I'm asking on behalf of everyone."
Dong Zhen glanced at him, his eyes flashing with a cold light, but he laughed and said, "I will naturally give the Wang family face. The method is very simple: as long as you can break the Boundless Cold Stone, you can join the treasure hunting team!"
Wang Shanlong!
Zhuo Yang squinted, trying his best not to stare at him to avoid arousing his suspicion, but he still firmly remembered his enemy's appearance.