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"Tian Yu Dao Ren... he... he... unfortunately failed the Transcend Tribulation, and his soul has scattered..." Li Xiaonan slightly raised his head, his eyes fixed on the floor, his face marked with tears, displaying immense sorrow.
"Smack!" The Demon Emperor slammed the armrest forcefully.
Li Xiaonan shuddered, thinking: Did I overact and get caught? Indeed, one cannot pretend; all kinds of acting lead to suffering...
"Hmph! I gave him such profound Swallowing Heaven techniques, yet he still failed!"
Li Xiaonan scratched his head, realizing that Swallowing Heaven was given to Tian Yu Dao Ren by the Demon Emperor. No wonder he kept talking about eating Dog Egg and then wanting to eat me; it was all the Demon Emperor's doing. However, from what he said, it seemed there was some deal between him and Tian Yu Dao Ren.
"Demon Emperor, Tian Yu Dao Ren's death is also fate; as they say, fate is hard to defy. I see that what he promised you will not come to pass. However, since I can obtain this Ghost Realm Monument, it can be considered a connection between me and the Underworld. Here are five thousand High-Quality Spirit Stones as compensation for some misunderstandings I had with the Underworld." As Li Xiaonan spoke, he took out a pile of spirit stones from his Soul Ring and placed them in front of the Demon Emperor.
He smiled as he looked up, catching the shocked expression on the Demon Emperor's face.
Five thousand spirit stones were not much for Li Xiaonan, but for the resource-starved Underworld, it was undoubtedly a fortune.
At this moment, Li Xiaonan was unaware of the reason behind the Demon Emperor's shock. However, with his keen instincts, he sensed a hint of opportunity within it. Perhaps he could seize this chance to negotiate with the Demon Emperor; that way, he could quickly learn about his mother's whereabouts.
Having just witnessed the battle between the ghost and demon armies, he realized two things: first, ghosts can die too; second, the current Underworld is far from peaceful.
He couldn't help but worry about his mother. If she encountered demons alone... he dared not think further.
The Demon Emperor composed himself and finally revealed a hint of a friendly smile. He said lightly, "You’re not bad. What is your relationship with Tian Yu?"
Li Xiaonan lowered his head again. When lying, one's eyes are often the first to betray them. He sighed and replied, "A mentor and a friend."
"Well, otherwise you wouldn't have the Heavenly Jade Ring." Li Xiaonan pondered for a moment and raised his left hand to look at the ring on his thumb. Inner Thoughts: Could this also be a gift from the Demon Emperor to Tian Yu?
Li Xiaonan guessed correctly; this Heavenly Jade Ring was indeed given by the Demon Emperor to Tian Yu. The divine consciousness inscribed on it was personally placed by the Demon Emperor himself. Unless Tian Yu willingly bestowed it upon someone else, no one could unlock this ring.
The Demon Emperor naturally could not fathom that Tian Yu Dao Ren had been indirectly killed by Li Xiaonan and that this ring had been swallowed by Li Dogdan before being regurgitated, erasing its original powerful divine consciousness. He merely believed that Tian Yu knew he could not escape doom and thus gifted the ring to Li Xiaonan.
"Do you know my relationship with Tian Yu?" The Demon Emperor smiled as he descended from his throne, collecting the High-Quality Spirit Stones scattered on the ground, and asked playfully.
Li Xiaonan spun the Heavenly Jade Ring on his right hand and looked up with a smile. "Tian Yu Dao Ren only mentioned that he has a mysterious benefactor behind him. I believe he must be referring to you, Demon Emperor."
The Demon Emperor patted Li Xiaonan's shoulder. "You're quite impressive. I provided Tian Yu with cultivation techniques, and in return, he was to help me find spirit stones and other materials. Now that he is dead..." The Demon Emperor paused, smiling at Li Xiaonan.
Li Xiaonan's inner thoughts raced: An opportunity has arisen; I knew there was some deal between you!
He quickly bowed and said, "Since Tian Yu Dao Ren is gone, why not let me take on this task? What instructions do you have for me, Demon Emperor?"
"A promising child indeed. One year for ten thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones, or four thousand Medium-Grade Spirit Stones, or one thousand High-Quality Spirit Stones—your choice. As for various Refining Materials, I will provide as much as you need; I won't shortchange you."
Li Xiaonan felt a pang of regret. He thought to himself that the Demon Emperor was part of the Carefree Dual Cultivation Group, so he expected a more substantial offer than five thousand High-Quality Spirit Stones. He hadn't anticipated that the deal between the Demon Emperor and Tian Yu would be so lowly... Sigh, I should have investigated more thoroughly first.
Li Xiaonan began calculating in his mind. The spirit stones left by the Mother of the Mountain were abundant, and once his Jade Dragonfly officially launched, he would also receive a considerable share of dividends as a stakeholder.
He lowered his head, a sly glint flashing in his eyes before he looked up and smiled. "Demon King, what you've proposed is too..."
"What? You can't do it?" The Demon Emperor frowned slightly.
"No, I can double what you just said. However, Xiao Nan has a small request; I wonder if the Demon Emperor could lend me a hand?" Li Xiaonan chuckled, his face showing a hint of foolishness.
"Hmph! All cultivators are the same; speak! What do you want?" A flicker of anger crossed the Demon Emperor's face as he returned to his throne.
Li Xiaonan scratched his head. It seemed Tian Yu had also negotiated terms with the Demon Emperor. However, since the Demon Emperor was merely displeased rather than furious, it indicated that resources in the Underworld were indeed scarce. This could explain why weapons from the Underworld were as fragile as wood or plastic.
"I wish to find a soul in the Underworld; it belongs to my mother."
The Demon Emperor frowned slightly. "Is it really that simple?"
"It is that simple. This is merely my unilateral request to the Underworld. My mother's body is still alive; her soul has just been drawn into the Underworld. If you can assist me, Demon Emperor, I will gladly offer you ten thousand High-Quality Spirit Stones as thanks." Li Xiaonan bowed deeply, adopting an absolutely humble posture with low demands.
For the Demon Emperor, this was undoubtedly a zero-risk, high-reward situation! If he did not agree now, he would be a fool.
The Demon Emperor laughed heartily, "Hahaha! Good, I will send a little ghost to handle this immediately. Come here, summon a feast!"
Li Xiaonan finally breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. The thought of being able to see his mother soon made him feel elated.
As the saying goes, a starving camel is still bigger than a horse. Although the Underworld was resource-poor, it had its unique offerings. For instance, the Otherworldly Nectar placed before Li Xiaonan was exclusive to the Underworld. It was said that the other shore flower was the flower of the Yellow Springs, with petals as fine as silk and no leaves, its color a vivid red like blood. The petals were harvested to brew this divine nectar, a taste that could only be found in the Underworld; even the Celestial Realm had never heard of it.
After downing a cup of the Otherworldly Nectar, Li Xiaonan became completely addicted. The initial spiciness surged to his head, followed by a refreshing sensation with hints of sweetness. A fragrant aroma spread across his palate, leaving him wanting more. This was far more potent than any cheap liquor!
Li Xiaonan continued to drink cup after cup, thoroughly enjoying himself.
Across from him, Lu Nishang pouted slightly and said, "Master, you are too biased. You usually only let me have a small sip, while Brother Xiaonan has already drunk nearly an entire jade bottle." How could Lu Nishang miss out on a feast hosted by the Demon Emperor?
Though she spoke this way, she admired Li Xiaonan deeply. Just by observing her master's attitude towards him, she realized that within the short half hour she had been away, Li Xiaonan had managed to resolve everything. Although she did not know how he did it, she couldn't help but feel respect and curiosity towards this man.
Li Xiaonan felt his face flush at Lu Nishang's words. He slowly set down his cup and turned to the Demon Emperor sitting in the high seat. "This Otherworldly Nectar is truly irresistible; I lost control for a moment and acted inappropriately. I wonder when we will have news about finding my mother?"
His attempt to divert attention from himself with the mention of searching for his mother unexpectedly backfired!
As they say, trouble comes from the mouth; Li Xiaonan's casual remark caught Lu Nishang's attention.
"Master, where are my parents? Why have I never seen them? You have never mentioned them either," Lu Nishang asked as she set down her cup.
Li Xiaonan suddenly felt an ominous premonition. He glanced at the Demon Emperor and noticed his pale face faintly glowing with Azure Light. The Demon Emperor also caught Li Xiaonan's gaze and shot him a fierce look in return.
"What parents? Lu Ni Chang, don't speak nonsense."
Lu Nishang stood up insistently and said, "I'm not speaking nonsense! Brother Xiaonan said that all things in heaven and earth are born of parents. I'm not like that Sun Wukong who jumped out of a stone; I must also have been born of parents! But why has Master never mentioned them?"
Li Xiaonan felt a dark cloud hovering over him; he vaguely wanted to slip away. However, now that Lu Nishang had brought it up so directly, there was no way he could escape this situation.
“Lu Ni Chang, listen to me…” The Demon Emperor showed a hint of helplessness on his face. Lu Nishang had no intention of listening to her master’s explanation; she couldn’t understand why the one she respected and cared for the most was continuously deceiving her.
“I won’t listen, I won’t listen…” She hugged her head, the two small flower buds on top of it swaying violently as she dashed out of the grand hall.
“Lu Ni Chang… you little brat, very well! Everything we discussed before is now null and void!”
Li Xiaonan felt a surge of urgency and quickly stepped in front of the Demon Emperor, further infuriating him. “Demon Emperor, I am willing to double the reward, a total of twenty thousand High-Quality Spirit Stones.”
“Hmph! You’ve caused discord between my disciple and me; how could I possibly help you? Don’t let me find your mother, or I will ensure her soul is shattered!”
A flicker of anger crossed Li Xiaonan's face as he once again blocked the path of the departing Demon Emperor. “What must I do for you to help me?”
The Demon Emperor narrowed his eyes and suddenly smiled. “It is often said that if heaven has feelings, it grows old; if humans have feelings, they die. You humans are the coldest and most ungrateful creatures. Fine, I will help you, but there is one condition: I will seal your cultivation. If you can find your mother within a month, I will let you and her return to the Cultivation Realm; otherwise, your worthless life will remain here!”
Li Xiaonan bit his lip, without hesitation, he coldly stared at the Demon Emperor and replied, “Fine!”
A strange smile cracked at the corners of the Demon Emperor's mouth as he flicked his finger. Li Xiaonan felt a sharp pain in his Dantian, darkness enveloped him, and he lost consciousness.
He finally understood what it meant to face an imperial-level expert; with just a single finger, he could be crushed like an insect.
The sky remained gray and overcast, devoid of sun or stars. The wind howled past his ears, stirring up clouds of dust in a desolate silence that felt eerily lifeless. Li Xiaonan licked his dry lips and slowly sat up, feeling sore all over as if he had been beaten mercilessly. He moved his fingers with great effort and examined his body; although there was still a faint connection to Yuan Ying, he found that he could not use any True Essence Power.
He sighed; plans never keep up with changes. He swayed slightly as he stood up and looked around—there wasn’t a soul in sight…
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