Suspicion
Gu Li sat in the demon race's former commander's throne within the territory of the blood zombies. He basked in the tranquility of the palace's pitch-black darkness.
Thud thud thud.
The sound of footsteps echoed through the pitch-black hall. Gu Li arched his brows, raised his hand, and a purplish-red bonfire appeared in the center of the hall.
The bonfire brought some light to the pitch-black hall, but the purple light made the hall seem even more eerie.
"Your Excellency Gu Li."
Jiangchen stopped in front of the bonfire and bowed deeply. Gu Li nodded calmly, then raised his right hand. Jiangchen felt a wave of spiritual power surround him and lift him to his feet.
"Why have you come here so late at night?"
"Your Excellency Gu Li, I've actually come here to …."
Jiangchen wanted to say something, but stopped. From his expression, it was clear that he was struggling internally. He was hesitating whether or not to speak his mind.
Gu Li's lips curved into a smile as he looked down at Jiangchen.
"If you have something to say, just say it."
"I want to confirm whether or not I'll truly help you conquer the world. If I do, you'll give me the Beast God Soul Essence."
After hesitating for a long time, Jiangchen said what was on his mind.
In truth, before coming here, he'd struggled countless times. Gu Li's personality was hard to fathom. He didn't know whether or not his questions would anger him.
But there was nothing he could do.
Hanba and Houqing had gone to search for Yinggou's soul and hadn't returned. If Yinggou's soul really did scatter, then even if he devoured Hanba and Houqing, he wouldn't be able to return to his former peak.
The only thing he could do to make up for it was Gu Li's Beast God Soul Essence.
If he could get his hands on it, he might have a chance.
That was why he'd braced himself and come here to ask.
"Soul Essence."
Gu Li spat out those two words, then crossed his legs and rubbed his fingers. For a long time, he said nothing.
Gu Li didn't realize just how much pressure this silence weighed on him. This was especially so when combined with the purple light in the hall, which made his heart sink again and again.
"I've said too much. I'll take my leave."
After a brief internal struggle, Jiangchen chose to retreat. However, just as he was about to leave, Gu Li smiled calmly.
"Why would you say that, Brother Jiangchen? Just now, I was just thinking about something else and was a bit distracted."
"Then …."
"Just now, Brother Jiangchen, you were a bit off," laughed Gu Li. "I don't want to take over the world. I don't care about this tiny place at all. What I want is Ye Zichen's life."
"I know. So as long as I kill him, then this soul essence ….
"I'll give it to you." Gu Li said without the slightest hesitation. "I don't think you need to worry about the Beast God's soul essence at all. At that time, I had already sworn a Great Heart Demon Oath that I would give this stone to you. Regardless of whether it was to protect myself or something else, does Brother Jiangchen think I'd dare violate my vow on my inner demons? "I Li" s, "Brother.
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"Thank you, Your Excellency, but there's something else I'd like to ask you."
"Speak," said Gu Li.
"The Beast God's soul essence is real, isn't it?"
When Jiangchen said this, he threw caution to the wind. Gu Li's eyes narrowed into slits as he sat in his chair.
"Brother Jiangchen, are you doubting me? Believe it or not, I'll …. "
Jiangchen's pupils constricted despite himself when he looked at him like a venomous snake. He didn't dare offend Gu Li again.
"I wouldn't dare. Please hold back, Your Excellency."
"I'm just joking," laughed Gu Li. Gu Li smiled calmly, then said, "I already said, I know how important this stone is to you. I'll keep it safe for the time being. Alright, if there's nothing else, you may leave. "
"Yes, Your Excellency."
Jiangchen cupped his hands and left the hall. Suddenly, an illusory figure appeared within the purple flames.
"He's starting to suspect something."
"Of course he suspects something. If he didn't, he'd just be too stupid," snorted Gu Li. Gu Li snorted. "The Beast God's soul essence is incredibly rare. The Lower Three Realms are so barren. How slim is his chance of finding it? Furthermore, it just so happened to land in my hands. How could he possibly not be suspicious? But right now, he can only bet that the stone in my hands is real. "
"Why?"
"Yinggou is dead. He's missing a portion of his soul. He was originally a primordial beast transformed from God Father. The only one capable of restoring his soul is the Beast God of old. "
Gu Li smiled faintly, then cracked his neck.
"That's why he has no choice but to gamble."
"But if he finds out the stone is fake, won't he take revenge on you?"
"Let him be," sneered Gu Li. "After I kill Ye Zichen, I'll absorb his Heavenly Dao. Jiangchen's soul is incomplete. What can he do to me? Right now, the only ones who can compare to me are Black Dragon and Ye Zichen. I don't know what kind of fortuitous encounter Black Dragon encountered, but his strength has skyrocketed. Furthermore, he still has Su Yiyun. But he's naturally paranoid. What I said to him back then will definitely drive a wedge between him and Su Yiyun! "
"As for Ye Zichen, he has far too many helpers. If Jiangchen has a chance to kill him, that'll be fantastic news for me. "
Rustle.
Jiangchen's expression was indescribably solemn as he walked along the gravel path back to his room.
That soul might really be fake.
He didn't know why, but he sensed that from Gu Li's words. But it was just as Gu Li thought; he could only bet that the soul essence was real.
There was no turning back. He could only brace himself and continue on his way.
When he returned to his room, the lights were on.
He pushed the door open and entered.
"Elder Brother."
Hanba and Houqing stood within the room and cupped their fists. Jiangchen, who'd already guessed the outcome, sighed, but couldn't help but ask, "How did it go?
Did you find anything? "
"If we hadn't, how could we report back?" laughed Hanba.
"Is that so?" Jiangchen's expression was solemn, but before long, his eyes widened. He grabbed Hanba by the shoulder. "What did you just say?"
Because he was too agitated, he did not control his strength properly. Hanba's shoulder was squeezed until it cracked.
"Elder Brother."
Hanba's face contorted in pain. Jiangchen finally let go. However, he paid no attention to Hanba's injuries.
Instead, he asked, "What did you just say? You found the soul?"
"That's right, we found it. It's in perfect condition." Hanba forced a smile.
"Then hurry up and give me the soul."
Jiangchen's expression was one of anxiety and excitement. They'd actually found it, and it was in perfect condition!
"Elder Brother, look."
Hanba struggled to turn her hand over. Yinggou's soul was in her palm.
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