Master of Strange Dao

The visitor finished speaking and turned to leave.

Cui Changping's brows furrowed as he looked over the content on the paper, flipping it back and forth, yet still, he could not discern anything more from it.

There was only his name and information about a Dadui treasure, and nothing else of importance.

In the secret chamber, seven or eight people each sat in their own chairs.

And the Black Robed Man was also present this time.

"We want to ask you to go once more and inquire about some matters, a piece of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, or a Magical Treasure for protection."

The Black Robed Man had a distinguished record of achievements, having inquired twice before, Jinlan Mountain had not shown the slightest reaction.

Clearly, even Qing Ziyu was unaware when the Black Robed Man made his inquiries.

Moreover, this fellow, the moment he encountered danger, would run faster than anyone else; he was willing to go twice without any issue.

Others admitted to themselves they did not possess such ability.

The Black Robed Man glanced over the contents of the letter, sensing it carefully, yet nothing changed.

After The Heavenly Person's Sensing ended, the Black Robed Man was brimming with confidence.

He had now seen Qing Ziyu so many times that he had gained experience and could even use his own ability to sense danger to deduce some matters.

For example, this time, he did not feel any danger at all.

Just like the first time he went to see Qing Ziyu.

Based on his experience, the risk was not significant, which suggested that Qing Ziyu likely had something to reveal to him of his own accord.

The last time he saw Qing Ziyu, however, he felt as if death was not far away.

The difference was anything but small.

With a plan in mind, he immediately asked for a big reward.

"I want both items."

"We can give you one first, and if the information is valuable enough, you can have both."

"Fine."

The Black Robed Man took a piece of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and left; initially, he wanted to take the Magical Treasure, which would aid in tribulation-crossing.

Later, he thought, if he succeeded, he would take both; otherwise, he would still choose Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

Several days later, the Black Robed Man returned to Almsgiving Town.

This time, he politely knocked on the door, making it a formal visit.

Yu Ziqing seemed somewhat disappointed upon seeing him.

"What do you want to ask again?"

"I am entrusted by others to ask you some questions. What treasures did you bring out of the Dadui Seal?"

Yu Ziqing did not answer and merely tended to his tea.

The fish he wanted to catch was that Cui Changping; unfortunately, the fellow didn't come, and Yu Ziqing had already communicated with the village chief.

However, since the Black Robed Man came instead, it provided an opportunity to handle another matter, which was even more convenient.

"You all have gathered together in the hopes of restoring the Dadui, haven't you?"

Yu Ziqing casually asked while pouring tea.

The Black Robed Man nodded; now that such a question was asked, there was no need for him to hide anything.

"Indeed."

"Is it for the Tenth Tier?"

The Black Robed Man was taken aback, looking at Yu Ziqing who had casually mentioned it, almost thinking it was common knowledge.

"You know?"

"I'll tell you the truth, I really don't care about what you want to do.

However, if someone targets me and my family, then I cannot tolerate it.

I'll be blunt, as long as Jinlan Mountain does not nod in assent, you will never make the Dadui return.

Nobody shall even dream of advancing to the Tenth Tier, no matter who you all are."

"What do you intend to do?" the Black Robed Man's brow furrowed slightly, unsure of where the other's confidence came from, but he believed his own sensing—that was not a lie.

"The one who kidnapped me was just an incarnation; I want his true head.

The one who kidnapped Old Yang, that Wu has already died, he deserved it, but I want the other person's head.

Just place the heads of both of them in front of me, and once we have our revenge,

I'll be frank, whether the Dadui returns or not, it's none of my concern."

"What can you offer in return?"

"What do you have to give? In the matter of return from Dadui, Jinlan Mountain does not hold you back; instead, we can even offer you a County Magistrate Seal from Dadui."

"You have a County Magistrate Seal?!" the Black Robed Man exclaimed in surprise. How did you bring this thing out?

How did you get it if you're not from Dadui?

How could you possibly get it without having been recognized by the stubborn folks inside?

"That's right. If you agree, I can even fully commit to helping you dissolve the seal."

Truth be told, we've already dissolved several Sealed Items.

All I want now is revenge; I want them dead.

If you don't agree, that Seal will end up in the depths of the cavern, never to see the light of day again."

Our enemies, harboring dreams of reaching the Tenth Tier, are deluding themselves.

Don't even think about using force. If even a dog from Jinlan Mountain gets into trouble, that Seal will instantly fall into the depths of the cavern.

If I could do it once, throwing that Sealed Item down there, then I can do it a second time.

How you decide is entirely up to you."

Yu Ziqing, facing a Ninth Tier, was still utterly fearless as he threatened; his gaze was firm and his words rang with resolution.

The Black Robed Man was somewhat dumbfounded.

He swore at Dean Wu and the others several times in his heart.

You have nothing better to do, why provoke Jinlan Mountain?

Ever since that Sealed Item was gone, there's been no need for them to conflict.

He could sense it very clearly now.

Whether they have the ability to succeed or not, they certainly have the ability to do harm.

"We don't have any grudges between us, do we?" Yu Ziqing reined in his anger and poured a cup of tea for the Black Robed Man.

"No."

"Then Jinlan Mountain and most of you shouldn't have any grudges, right?"

"That should also be the case."

"So, we're clear about our debts of gratitude and grudges, and we don't want to involve unrelated people. Whatever you want to do, it's not Jinlan Mountain's business.

I can even help you dissolve the seals over there, no problem.

But I can't just watch our enemies prosper and have a chance to advance to the Tenth Tier one day."

What I need to do has nothing to do with you, and what you need to do has nothing to do with me."

The Black Robed Man was silent for a moment, then nodded his head.

"Alright, I will relay your message."

"I want only the lives of their true forms and incarnations. As long as you deliver one, I will give a part of the reward and you will see it's worthwhile."

If both people, the true forms and incarnations, are all delivered, then I will present the County Magistrate Seal from Dadui with both hands.

Without one, the deal is off."

Yu Ziqing made it very clear; he was targeting only the enemies, not anyone else.

The Black Robed Man turned and left, actually wishing he could just agree on his own.

After all, those two guys would only lose their lives, while others would lose their futures.

And Jinlan Mountain was even willing to help dissolve the seals after it all ended.

They could have worked together, but it was all ruined by someone.

After The Black Robed Man left, Yu Ziqing continued to sit and drink tea.

Go on and suspect each other, be wary of each other, slaughter each other.

When faced with two detriments, people will choose the lesser. There are always those willing to take action.

He didn't believe they would pay a huge price for those two people.

Yu Ziqing, who had done it once, was truly willing to do it a second time.

Furthermore, Yu Ziqing had stated that the deal was off if even one of the true form or incarnation was missing.

They would never be able to collect them all again.

If they really had the ability, let them go to the giant and snatch back that incarnation.

If they truly possessed that ability, then Yu Ziqing would accept it.

"Cece, let's go, we're heading home."

"Aren't we fishing anymore?"

"No, let's go back and be fully prepared. When necessary, let them understand which is the lesser of two evils, and perhaps the village chief will have a fight to pick; he's probably been longing for one for a while."