CHAPTER 498 OF THE PAST
"Does Ning Qi mean that he has a special way to steal the Dragon Blood Fruits from the Dry Bones Forbidden Land?"
Nu Tao's eyes gradually became serious. If that was the case, his plan would have to change.
"This guy is bluffing!"
Disbelief filled Hua Wushang's eyes as he looked at Ning Qi. He wanted to remind Lifeless Thorn not to be deceived by Ning Qi, but when he considered Lifeless Thorn's temper, he swallowed his words.
"To be able to maintain such a bearing in front of Lifeless Thorn, I'm no match for him …"
Wu Hu laughed bitterly in his heart. He had no choice but to admit that Ning Qi's heart was many times stronger than his. Even though he and Jing Wuming were both Dou Zongs, he did not dare to speak to Jing Wuming in such a manner.
"Forty."
Lifeless Thorn said after some time.
"One."
Ning Qi smiled.
"Thirty-five."
Lifeless Thorn looked at Ning Qi.
"One."
Ning Qi said indifferently.
"… Two. If you can't even take out two, then there's no need to talk anymore."
Lifeless Thorn calmly asked, suppressing the rage in his heart.
"Two. Since Young Master Lifeless is ranked 38th on the Mortal Ranking, I can agree to your condition. However, I want to see my master first."
Ning Qi smiled.
"He really did get more than one Dragon Blood Fruit. It seems like the Cloud Rising Sect has gained a lot this time!"
Lifeless Thorn narrowed his eyes, surprise flashing in his gaze as he looked at Ning Qi.
When Nu Tao and the others heard that Ning Qi had agreed to Lifeless Thorn's request for two Dragonblood Fruits, they could no longer remain calm. Great waves surged in their hearts. In the past hundred years, the production of Dragonblood Fruits had become extremely low. Only twenty or so Dragonblood Fruits had appeared. With so many Dragons in the world, there simply wasn't enough to go around. As a result, the Dragonblood Fruit had become one of the few spirit fruits that even the three Dragon Clans had to look at in a new light!
However, Ning Qi had more than one Dragon Blood Fruit with him? If what he said was true and Ning Qi had fifty Dragon Blood Fruits, even Nu Tao would drool!
"Hehe, see your master? Sure. "
Lifeless Thorn smiled faintly.
Ning Qi grew vigilant. He didn't believe that a fellow who had once gone back on his word would compromise so easily. Moreover, this fellow was the young master of the Redbud Dragon Tribe, ranked 38th on the Ranking of Young Masters, a dragon tribe that viewed humans as ants.
Sure enough, Lifeless Thorn continued, "If you give me fifty Dragonblood Fruits, I'll have someone bring your master out right now. However, if you only have two, you should go look for him yourself. You only have ten days. After ten days, I'll lock up the Draconic Penitentiary. However, that arrogant ant might not last ten days …"
"Draconic Penitentiary …"
Ning Qi pondered for a few moments, then nodded, "Okay."
"Young Master …" Chi Jin frowned and stepped forward.
"I know what to do."
Lifeless Thorn calmly waved his hand.
Then, he looked at Nu Tao. "Did your Cloud Rising Sect bring enough tributes?"
"Young Master Wu Ming, they're all here."
Nu Tao took out a Universe Ring. At the same time, Wu Hu and the other Elders stepped forward and each took out a Universe Ring. Nu Tao then handed all nine Universe Rings to Lifeless Thorn.
"There are actually nine Universe Rings inside. Ten times the amount of tributes is no small matter. Master has really caused the Cloud Rising Sect to suffer heavy losses this time …"
Ning Qi suddenly felt that there was a reason for those disciples to be so angry.
"Alright, follow me."
After inspecting the Universe Rings, Lifeless Thorn tossed them to Chi Jin. He then smiled at Ning Qi and turned to leave. Seeing this, Ning Qi followed after him.
"We …"
Just as Lin Deng was about to ask if they should return, Nu Tao had already started walking after Lifeless Thorn. Everyone else had no choice but to follow.
Wu Hu sent a Voice Transmission to Xia Bing. "I heard that the Purple Thorn Dragon Clan's Draconic Penitentiary not only imprisons the Dragon Clan's traitors but also many Demonic Beasts that refuse to submit to the Dragon Clan. The Demonic Beasts that aren't even afraid of the Dragon Clan have at least reached the Metamorphosis stage and gained intelligence, right? Any one of these Demonic Beasts is a terrifying existence among those of the same cultivation level. Although Ning Qi's cultivation is improving rapidly, he is only a seven-star Dou Huang. The weakest members of the Draconic Penitentiary are dragons, Demonic Beasts, and humans. Even the weakest members of the Draconic Penitentiary are Rank 7 Dou Zong. Do you think Ning Qi can bring Elder Shentu out? "
Xia Bing's expression changed slightly as she replied, "Ning Qi has no choice but to agree. Lifeless Thorn is testing him. Stealing the Draconic Fruit in the Withered Bones Forbidden Land is a hundred times more dangerous than the Draconic Penitentiary. If Ning Qi can't come out …"
"Hah."
Wu Hu sighed inwardly when he heard Xia Bing's words.
Not long after, everyone came to a flat ground. The ground was covered with reddish-brown stones, and they couldn't see the end of it. This flat ground was obviously still within the palace, so one could imagine how big this palace was.
In the center of the flat ground, there was an entrance that went deep into the ground. This entrance was thirty zhang high and thirty zhang wide, and it was surrounded by raging flames. When they were still a hundred zhang away, they could already feel the terrifying temperature of the flames. They were no less than ordinary Strange Flames. Beside the entrance, there were two Redbud Dragons sleeping. Their bodies were even larger than the entrance, and the terrifying aura from their bodies told everyone that they were at least of the Rank Eight Dragon Race like Chi Jin, or possibly even of the Rank Nine Dragon Race.
The two Purple Thorn Dragons guarding the Dragon Penitentiary opened their eyes slightly. After glancing at Lifeless Thorn, they did not stand up to greet him. Instead, they returned to their slumber.
Wu Hu and the others immediately understood that these Crimson Gold Dragons possessed extraordinary statuses. After all, even Crimson Gold, a Tier 8 Dragon, treated Lifeless Thorn with such respect.
"This is the Draconic Penitentiary."
Lifeless Thorn asked as he stopped in front of the cavern's entrance.
"If we come into contact with even a speck of the flames above, we'll be annihilated!"
Wu Hu and the others stared at the flames above the cavern's entrance in fear.
"I'll give you one more chance. Which will you choose?"
Lifeless Thorn asked calmly as he looked at Ning Qi.
"Extinguish the flames. I'm going in."
Ning Qi then walked into the cavern.
Seeing this, everyone knew that Ning Qi would choose the second option. He would enter the Draconic Penitentiary with two Dragonblood Fruits.
"Young Master, why don't you just take all of the Dragonblood Fruits from him?"
Crimson Gold asked.
"If he really manages to steal 50 Dragonblood Fruits this time, he might be able to steal 100 next time. Maybe even 200 after that. I won't let such an opportunity slip by," Lifeless Thorn replied.
Crimson Gold replied.
Realization dawned on Crimson Gold after listening to Lifeless Thorn's explanation. Inwardly, she wondered why she hadn't thought of this.
Even as Ning Qi was about to touch the flames, the flames had yet to disappear. Moreover, Ning Qi maintained a steady pace, showing no signs of retreating.
"Could it be that he will die to these flames?"
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