Duanmu Bei looked around and cautiously transmitted his voice. "Let's talk inside."
Merciless Tyrant had offended both the underworld and the righteous, as well as the Beggar Sect, which was neither righteous nor evil. Merciless Tyrant had become a target of scorn. If Duanmu Bei had not been suspicious of Merciless Tyrant's motives, he would have tried to pacify Merciless Tyrant and then sold the news to show his goodwill to the great powers. Even so, he did not want too many people to see Meng Qi lest he got himself into trouble.
Mengqi strolled behind him with his hands behind his back and a light robe hanging loosely around him. From time to time, he would look around and admire the blooming spring flowers. He appeared calm and leisurely.
Stepping ten feet into the vermillion purple building, he suddenly had a strange feeling, as if some danger around him was receding, like a falling tide. When he walked into the small building, it was like a flood that flooded the area again. From the beginning to the end, there seemed to be countless pairs of eyes watching him. There was a sense of wetness that seeped into the sea of Qi of vitality, clinging closely to his flesh, swaying imperceptibly.
Mengqi, who had been secretly pinching the Reincarnation Talisman, breathed a sigh of relief. The formation of the Iron-clad Tower indeed had the ability to distinguish between disguises and concealment. However, it was still inadequate against the Eight Nine Mysteries, a technique that defied the natural order. The core of the formation was to kill all living creatures that were not led into it to isolate it.
With a smile on his face, Meng Qi calmly walked into one of the rooms on the first floor of the vermilion building.
"Hey, times have changed. Could it be that you've condensed a Dharmakaya to contend against the orthodox and evil sects?" Duanmu Bei turned around and mocked Meng Qi as the door closed.
The room became extremely quiet after the door was closed. Not a single sound or the slightest breeze could be heard. It was as if the room was isolated from the world. After the formation's identification, Duanmu Bei's attitude toward Mengqi had improved. He seemed to have let go of his suspicions.
In terms of seniority, Merciless Tyrant and Duanmu Bei were similar. However, in terms of reputation and strength in Jianghu, Merciless Tyrant had always been stronger and more eye-catching. He was regarded as a promising heterodox expert. This could be seen from the two words "Merciless Tyrant" in his nickname. There were only wrong names, but never wrong nicknames!
However, after so many years, the real Merciless Tyrant had stopped at the Third Heaven and died in Carefree Valley. Six years ago, Duanmu Bei had arduously crossed the first Celestial Ladder and became the master of the "River-east Tower" of the Iron-clad Tower. Now, he had ascended to the Fifth Heaven and was powerful enough to look down his nose.
About twenty years ago, in order to cross the first step of the Celestial Ladder, he massacred a city in the southwest of the Great Jin Dynasty, enraging the sects and aristocratic families. They sent out masters to perform divination and track him down. Relying on his strength and potential, Merciless Tyrant sought the protection of the Destruction Sect, hoping to avoid the limelight. However, for the sake of a certain treasure, he turned against the Destruction Sect, the Luo Denomination, and the Beggar Sect. From then on, he cut himself off from the world. Not only did he fail to obtain the treasure, but he was also chased to the ends of the earth. Severely injured, he fled to Bomi.
Merciless Tyrant. Merciless Merciless. After that, Merciless Sect and Duanmu Duking, as Bei, the Du, Dued Sea and sat. Dun Su.
"Due to the Evil Master's collusion with the Demon Tribe, the Destruction Sect has long gone into hiding. How would they dare to show themselves? Under their influence, the Luo Denomination, the Plain Girl Sect, and the Life-and-Death Fugacity Sect have become much more restrained. The righteous path and the Beggar Sect are no longer as' enthusiastic 'as they were in the past. As long as I don't expose myself and act in secret with the help of fellow Daoists, who will keep an eye on me? "
Which Heterodox Evil Demon had not been hunted down by the righteous path? It was just that they were not as aggressive. They all had their own ways of acting in secret!
Twenty years had passed since the incident. Children had become the main force in Jianghu while young talents had grown up to be the mainstay. Apart from those who were related, who would remember it?
Duanmu Bei sat in the seat of honor, his eyes narrowed as he sized up Merciless Tyrant. Logically speaking, with Bomi's harsh environment and monotonous resources, Merciless Tyrant should have made slow progress in his cultivation when he was seriously injured. He should not have been able to cross the first step of the Celestial Ladder. However, Duanmu Bei's aura was restrained and gloomy. It was difficult to discern the depth of Merciless Tyrant's cultivation, which made him not dare to underestimate him.
"This is all temporary. Even if everyone in the Destruction Sect wants to kill you, the Luo Denomination will recover sooner or later. As long as you expose yourself, the righteous path and the evil path will converge. It will be difficult for you to have a good ending! Can you guarantee that the fellow Daoists you come into contact with aren't Cultivators or Oracles? "Duanmu Bei snorted coldly.
The Cultivators and Oracles of the Luo Denomination mostly had other identities. They mingled with the heterodox path and were difficult to distinguish.
Mengqi was still unhurried. He smiled and said, "There are changes in Bomi. I won't be able to hide for long. I can't just sit and wait for death. I can only seize this time to make a breakthrough. When the time comes, I might be able to make peace with them. "
"Make peace?" Duanmu Bei breathed heavily. Merciless Tyrant gently stroked the armrest of his chair. He did not panic at all like a stray dog. His tone was unhurried and his attitude was calm, showing his great confidence.
"What level has his strength reached?"
"How dare he say that he can make peace with the Luo Denomination after making another breakthrough?"
"Brother Merciless Tyrant is so confident. It seems that you have made some achievements." Duanmu Bei had intended to fish for information, but when he saw Mengqi sitting leisurely with a smile on his face, he could only change the topic. "May I know why you've come to see me?"
Mengqi gently tapped the armrest with his right hand. He smiled and said, "First of all, I've been away from Jianghu for a long time and don't know the current trends. As a junior, I have to find an opportunity to familiarize myself with people so that I can find a way. Second, I've heard that your 'business' is doing well, so I'd like to buy something from you."
Merciless Tyrant was in his fifties or sixties when he hid in Bomi. Naturally, he could address a new Devil Path master as a junior.
"What is it?" Duanmu Bei asked straightforwardly because he was familiar with Merciless Tyrant and a ferocious evil spirit.
Mengqi raised his hand and touched his frosty white temples. "A female Exterior expert with an abundance of Yin Spirit. She also knows the Art of Converting Yin to Yang."
"Are you crazy? Do you think that's easy? "Duanmu Bei cried out involuntarily. Merciless Tyrant was still as arrogant and ignorant as ever!
Every major force only had dozens of Exterior experts, and none of them were willing to lose them easily. Even if they managed to get their hands on the woman by chance, they would not be able to escape the pursuit of their Soul Lamps. Did he have a death wish?
A Rogue Cultivator who could become an Exterior expert was experienced and skilled at staying alive. It was possible to kill them, but it would be difficult to capture them!
"Haha, I have a secret method that I want to use to make a breakthrough." Mengqi's smile remained unchanged. "If the Exterior is not enough, she must be at least a Half-step. She must also be a virgin and know the Art of Converting Yin to Yang."
The latter requirement was almost within the scope of the Sect of Mistress Su's business!
"Half-step Exterior Scenery, converting Yin to Yang …" Duanmu Bei composed himself and muttered to himself.
After a while, he said, "This kind of woman is priceless. What can you use to exchange for her?"
"My favorite concubine, who has the Art of Inner Charm, has just been enlightened. Merciless Tyrant actually wants to have a Half-step Exterior Scenery. She's not easy to cultivate!"
Mengqi stroked the stubble on his chin and said with a faint smile, "That depends on what the other party wants."
If Merciless Tyrant had made a direct offer, it would have been a normal business process. After the transaction, they would have nothing to do with each other and there would be no way to pursue the matter further.
Upon hearing this, Duanmu Bei stared into Mengqi's eyes. His gaze was sharp, but Mengqi did not move half a step away. His eyes were deep and reserved, without the slightest fluctuation.
"What if you don't have what the other party wants?" he asked in a low voice as he retracted his gaze.
Mengqi's expression was still the same. "I will exchange and obtain it myself. You don't have to worry about it. If they have any inconveniences, I can also help them."
After stating the main point, he patted his lapel and slowly rose to his feet as if he was bidding farewell.
Duanmu Bei frowned. "I will pass on the message."
From the moment they met until now, Merciless Tyrant had the air of a grandmaster!
After sending Mengqi off, Duanmu Bei turned and went upstairs. He entered another secret chamber where a middle-aged man in a black robe was sitting. His breath was faint and cold.
When Mengqi appeared outside the River-east Building, the black-robed man was in the middle of a discussion with Duanmu Bei. That was why he asked, "Who was that just now?"
He was Shen Yue, the Law Enforcement Elder of the heterodox 'Reflecting Shadow Sect'. He had been an Exterior expert for less than ten years and had secretly come to make a deal.
'Reflecting Shadow Sect' was not a big sect, but it was not weak either. Moreover, it had secretly sided with another party, so Duanmu Bei did not underestimate him. He answered casually, "Merciless Tyrant."
"Merciless Tyrant?" The gloomy Shen Yue was stunned for a moment before he remembered who it was. "Isn't that old monster hiding in Bomi? Isn't he afraid of being hunted down for coming here in broad daylight? "
When Shen Yue was born, Merciless Tyrant had already made a name for himself in Jianghu. When Shen Yue was still in the process of enlightening the Apertures, Merciless Tyrant's fame had reached its peak and he had escaped to Bomi. To Shen Yue, there was no doubt that Merciless Tyrant was an old monster.
Duanmu Bei gave a brief explanation but did not reveal Mengqi's purpose for coming here.
Shen Yue stood up and walked to the window. He looked at the place where Mengqi had just appeared and sighed. "Merciless Tyrant was so extraordinary in the past. He was said to have the potential to enter the Terrestrial Rankings and the Black List and become a giant. But after hiding in Bomi for almost twenty years, I'm afraid everything has been ruined. It's hard for him to make another breakthrough. He's a stark contrast to you, Tower Master Duanmu."
Back then, one was thought to have the potential to enter the Terrestrial Rankings and the Black List and become a giant of the heterodox path in the future. The other was just an ordinary Exterior expert. Now, the situation was reversed. How could he not sigh?
Duanmu Bei frowned. He did not tell Shen Yue what he felt about Merciless Tyrant: Unfathomable!
Shen Yue did not notice Duanmu Bei's abnormality. He smiled and said, "Tower Master Duanmu, did 'Soul-chasing Demon Monarch' come to River East some time ago?"
"Yes." Duanmu Bei nodded.
"Hehe, they both have the title of Demon Monarch and are enemies. They often fight with each other. Now, one has wasted twenty years and the other has crossed the first Celestial Ladder despite suffering a calamity. I wonder what kind of fun they'll have if they meet again in River East." Shen Yue had the temperament of harming others to the detriment of oneself.
Hearing this, Duanmu Bei's heart skipped a beat. He then changed the topic to the transaction.
After the transaction, Shen Yue secretly left the vermilion tower. He changed directions several times and cautiously flew out of Ying City.
While he was flying quietly, he suddenly had a bad feeling. It seemed that he was being followed!
He used his escape technique again and used Shadow Reflection to travel hundreds of miles before emerging from the shadows.
As soon as he appeared, his gaze tightened and his heartbeat quickened. Not far in front of him stood an elegant middle-aged man in a green robe. His facial features were deep and his temples were white. He looked like he had experienced the vicissitudes of life. He was looking up at the setting sun with his hands behind his back.
"How can he keep up in such a situation?"
"The setting sun is infinitely beautiful, but it's near dusk. Don't you think so, my young friend?" He did not turn his head but continued to look at the sky.
Shen Yue's expression darkened. He recognized the man. "Merciless Tyrant!"
He felt that the man's voice was deep and magnetic. There was an indescribable charm in his laughter.
Meng Qi slowly turned his head and smiled faintly.
"I haven't been in Jianghu for many years and have seen many unfamiliar faces. Seeing you passing by, I came to get to know you."
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