Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 416 - 227: Wang Xiu’s Mouth, a Deceiving Ghost! (8700 words)_1
"Did you bring it?" Wang Xiu asked, maintaining his lazy demeanor as he leaned against a pillar.
"The Essence Blood of a Pureblood Divine Beast Descendant, just as you requested," the shadow twisted, its voice grating and unsettling. This was a powerful being from the Shadow Demon Clan, possessing an extremely pure bloodline and known for its sinister, ruthless methods. The other demons subconsciously kept their distance. As he spoke, a ball of light floated out, revealing an ancient treasure pot within.
A purple radiance shone from the pot, bathing the surrounding void in a beautiful, life-like glow. Each of the dozen or so drops inside was exceedingly precious, radiating a dazzling brilliance.
The onlooking demons were shocked. Such a rich divinity! Is that really the Essence Blood of a Divine Beast?
Wang Xiu, however, remained calm. He glanced at the pot and said indifferently, "That was the price we agreed on before. You were the ones who went back on your word and violated the agreement first. Now, the price has gone up. I want a Divine Beast Cub, or an item of equivalent value."
The demons were first taken aback, then they erupted in fury. He’s raising the price again? How audacious! He dares to jack up the price right in front of us? Does he take us for fools? And asking for a Divine Beast Cub right off the bat?
What even is a Divine Beast? They were creatures spoken of only in ancient legends, rarely seen in recent history, and possessed unimaginable divine might. Even a cub was supremely rare, and an item of equivalent value would be just as priceless.
"Human, I advise you not to overreach. Greed can be a virtue, but excessive greed is the path to death!" a stout figure with a pair of ox horns on his head boomed.
The Ox Demon Race was famous for its tremendous strength. Though not of pure blood, they were a unique branch of the Demon Race with astonishing combat power. The blood thundering through his veins was like a raging river, causing the very ground to tremble. The others had to back away, fearing they might get caught in the aftermath. The sheer pressure was chilling.
"Not only has the price increased, but everyone who wants the information must present a treasure! Otherwise, you can leave." Wang Xiu simply closed his eyes, his confidence palpable.
Upon hearing this, the assembled demons gasped. There are so many factions here, and he expects every single one of us to produce such a rare treasure? Is there any business in this world more profitable than this? This is utter extortion! 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶
The demons descended into a commotion, exchanging glances as murderous intent began to surge. A few of the more hot-tempered demons, already radiating killing intent, looked as if they were about to strike and seize Wang Xiu, but they were stopped.
A seductive figure slowly approached, giggling. "My, what an overbearing young man." Her body was veiled in light gauze, and with every step, tantalizing glimpses of her form were revealed. The surrounding demons felt their body temperatures rise, and while they cursed inwardly, they found themselves unable to look away.
"However," the Charming Demon said, her eyes burning with a seductive fire, "simply knowing the Sanqing Saint Heir’s itinerary isn’t enough to trade for something so precious."
"That’s right!" the other demons chimed in. "We came here in person, which shows our sincerity. But so far, you haven’t shown us any information valuable enough!"
True, the man had previously predicted the Sanqing Saint Heir’s movements with remarkable accuracy, which did prove something. But that was hardly enough to justify the treasures he was demanding. What if it was just a rumor he overheard, a case of a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse? We’d be played for fools!
"In two hours and forty-five minutes, the Sanqing Saint Heir will appear in Jade Dragon Country to receive the worship of the people and bestow his grace," Wang Xiu said calmly, then closed his eyes once more.
The demons were startled. He’s just telling us? But that’s not right... with only two hours and forty-five minutes, we don’t have enough time to set anything up! They quickly realized, however, that he was showing them his hand—proving the value of his information.
Let’s wait and see if he’s telling the truth. The demons were tempted. Wang Xiu’s tone was too certain; he had even specified the time down to the minute. This was not the kind of intelligence just anyone could obtain. It felt as if this man was personally arranging the Sanqing Saint Heir’s movements. Of course, the odds of that were slim. But if it were true, it would prove this man possessed unimaginable means, with connections that reached the very heavens. He might even be tied to the core of the Sanqing Immortal Sect’s upper echelon.
Soon enough, more than two hours had passed. The long night began to fade as dawn broke. As the first rays of sunlight pierced the sky, the shadows on the ground only seemed to deepen.
「In the skies above the capital of Jade Dragon Country」
A Divine Soul Incarnation of Wang Xiu materialized, radiating divine light like a god descending upon the mortal realm. Its brilliance enveloped the entire capital city. A magnificent golden aura rose behind him, manifesting as a rain of grace that cascaded down onto the world below.
Below, countless citizens bowed their heads in worship, kowtowing repeatedly. The golden light fell upon them like a panacea, dispelling their ailments and suffering.
"Thank you, Saint Heir! Thank you, Immortal Master!"
"We thank the Immortal Master..."
The people shouted their gratitude, tears of joy streaming down their faces. The commotion was immense, and the grand spectacle in the sky was visible for hundreds of miles around the capital.
「In Heishui City」
The spies the demons had dispatched to gather information returned.
"It’s true! The Sanqing Saint Heir appeared at the royal palace of Jade Dragon Country, accepted the worship of the masses, and summoned a rain of grace! The commotion was huge!"
The assembled demons were astounded, their eyes flickering toward the silhouette atop the ruins. What? He really appeared? The timing was perfect, not a moment off! Who on earth is this person?
"Even if you truly have detailed intelligence on the Sanqing Saint Heir’s movements, it’s still not enough to trade for a Divine Beast," the raspy, sinister voice of the Shadow Demon emerged from the darkness. "Unless... you possess a clue valuable enough to help us land a killing blow!"
The demons were cunning; they wouldn’t loose the hawk without spotting the hare. Prying a true treasure from their grasp would not be easy.
"The Sanqing Saint Heir is always accompanied by a Saint for protection during his travels," Wang Xiu stated plainly. "Furthermore, under Sanqing rule, most ancient nations are connected by Transport Arrays for rapid transit. You won’t get many opportunities."
