Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 986 - 841: Blood Pact (Part 2)

[Binding blood contract relationship, successful]

With the system notification, Bai Yunqi and Jiu Qing both could simultaneously sense an irresistible law force.

A unique relationship was temporarily formed between the two—Jiu Qing, as the Death Warrior, must remain absolutely loyal until the relationship ends, or else face immediate death by backlash of the law force.

"Miss He, let him go." Jiang Yuan carefully examined the other's injuries and took a few pieces of Immortal Jade from his account, handing them over. "I don't have any Healing Pills for Demon Cultivators here. You should first follow Ling Di to find a room on the Menghua Treasure Ship. I'll help you find some Elixirs later, so your recovery will be faster."

The sensation of having one's soul captured was uncomfortable. After He Miancun released him, Jiu Qing, having narrowly escaped death, looked pale and turned towards Jiu Mu, who was still controlled. "I wonder how you plan to deal with her?"

"Didn't you exchange the Seven-Layered Glazed Treasure Tower and the Spell for her to remain unscathed?" Jiang Yuan chuckled, "Once you hand over the Pagoda and the Spell, she'll be free to choose whether to stay or leave.

However, since you are being hunted by the Regent Throne of the Demon Realm, leaving this small courtyard would mean certain death. I can't promise much else, but as long as you don't leave voluntarily, you'll be safe here."

The system indicated that to survive, they had to stay within the boundaries, so he had to inform them.

Jiu Mu thought, could it not be safe? This courtyard houses two Tribulation Crossing Realm Demon Beasts, and one Tribulation Crossing Realm Demon Cultivator. Even if all thirteen Lords of the Regent Throne came, they'd have to very carefully weigh the risks based on their own Realm.

The Great Demon Cultivator at the Tribulation Crossing Realm wouldn't have time to play with them, as they were all trying every possible way to ascend to Demon God!

"I want to stay." She knew there was no point in playing tricks now and decided to be sincere. "But now I have nothing; my Storage Bag fell into a space turbulence...

You have seen my Realm is not high. Besides Space Techniques, I have no other skills and am not even qualified to be a Blood Contract Death Warrior. But I want to survive, so I'm willing to stay in your courtyard under your protection. What cost would I need to bear?"

Jiang Yuan examined her assessment details again. "You have suffered serious injuries and need Elixirs for healing. You also require daily Immortal Jade or Yin Demon Pearl to ensure normal cultivation...

This way, you need to first join as my Guest to live in the courtyard under protection, and then we can discuss some issues I'm more interested in."

Is it so simple to stay just by becoming a Guest?

That easy?!

Without needing to pay any price, Jiu Mu naturally accepted, only to find out it wasn't that simple. When the Ghost Cultivator released her and handed her a Guest waist badge, she could clearly sense being bound by the law force.

Oh no! Completely locked in!

But aside from staying here, there was no other way to survive. Whether locked or not didn't matter, as she vaguely sensed that the other party couldn't use law force to command her to do anything against Celestial Law and Righteousness.

She quietly clicked her tongue, growing more curious about this mysterious Mr. Jiang, who even invoked law force to accept a Guest. What is his background?

"I want to know, where did you find the second volume of your 'Earth Mirror Book'?" With the system's Guest binding support, Jiang Yuan wasn't worried about betrayal or lies, and felt much freer in his questioning.

But this simple question left Jiu Mu utterly shocked.

How does he know what Cultivation Technique I've practiced? Even Brother Yun Li, who is so powerful, doesn't know!

Seeing her stunned and spaced out, Jiang Yuan considered whether it was due to He Miancun capturing her soul for too long, causing a slow reaction.

Without urging, he opened the System Mall with a thought. After acquiring a Demon Cultivator as a Guest, he unlocked recipes specifically for Demon Cultivators, noting the prices were the same as those for Ghost Cultivators—five hundred thousand for Intermediate, one million for Advanced.

Just then, Hou Ze came to meet, handing over the shares from the recent sales of fire stones, and adding Miss Hu Jiu's nightly profits from exchanging Immortal Jade, the account balance neared ten million.

Spending one hundred fifty thousand to buy a recipe? No problem!

More importantly, Jiang Yuan had enough experience to know that Cultivators from the Otherworld are no different from modern people. Generally, there's nothing a good meal can't solve; if there is, perhaps two meals can.

Besides, the system-produced taste is indeed unbeatable. For them, dining equals cultivation, more cost-effective and faster than Elixirs or meditative absorption of Spiritual Energy, naturally conquering every Cultivator who sits at the table.

"I—, a long time ago..." After a moment of shock, Jiu Mu had to reveal, "Back then, I had just begun cultivating Space Techniques, not yet proficient, and out of playful curiosity, I always wanted to roam freely in space crevices.

Then, I accidentally fell into a space turbulence. After much effort to tear open a slot, I found myself in an unknown Secret Realm. It felt like a cavern, but without an exit, filled with many trees, weeds, and some small creatures I'd never seen before.

When I wanted to leave, I found I couldn't tear open the space!

At that time, I was trapped for about two or three days, ultimately needing to find a way to save myself, so I managed to kill those little creatures one by one. I don't know what Array or mechanism was triggered, but a hole appeared in the stone wall, containing a very ornate large box inside.

I was overjoyed, believing it to be a legendary encounter.

To my surprise, the box contained a powerful monster, one that I couldn't kill, leading to my injury. Fortunately, I had some luck. Just when I was about to be defeated, I sensed the presence of space turbulence nearby, so I managed to tear open the space and escape with the thick book from the box.

The delicate book had 'To those with fate' inscribed on it, along with the words 'Earth Mirror Book' second volume. Yet, after completing my study, the book disintegrated into ashes completely."

She brushed her hair aside with both hands, inadvertently showing her palms to Jiang Yuan and shrugged helplessly. "Probably, the price for Demon Cultivators practicing Demon or Human Race techniques grows with mastering higher levels of the Earth Mirror Book, as I have several more eyes than others now.

So far, I've completed the Fifth Layer, allowing me to see the Void beyond the world at close range above; and below, I can see nearly a thousand meters beneath the ground surface.

If an Array is set up, the higher the level, the harder it is to see through. On the day you besieged Action Station No. 7, I could see the fully unleashed auras of the Tribulation Crossing Realm Cultivators through a high-level Fifth Layer Array, while others appeared relatively blurred."

Jiang Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly, internally conflicted.

Should I learn it? Gathering both volumes of the Earth Mirror Book would be best, but what if I grow that many eyes…

After letting everyone scatter for free activities, he led Jiu Mu to transmit to his secret base—the Hollow House in the Void.

The waning sun made the bamboo forest sway, and the fresh air accompanied by a faint floral scent and the sound of flowing water instantly put one's mind at ease.

"Huh? Where is this place?" Jiu Mu was slightly nervous, not knowing the extent of this person's abilities; they had left the small courtyard and the side of the two Tribulation Crossing Realm seniors!

Jiang Yuan reassured her, "Rest assured, you are equally safe here. First, have some food to fill your stomach..."

Saying this, through the courtyard communicator, he prepared two dishes for Demon Cultivators. When the exquisitely cooked dishes with pink glimmers of magic effect were served, the enticing aroma spread, and he explained: "I need to improve my Space Techniques, hoping that after you've had your fill to regain some energy, you could impart all your expertise."

"Is this the price for staying?"

"Anyone who becomes my Guest can stay overnight at the courtyard if needed. But if you require more support, such as Elixirs or Immortal Jade and other resources for cultivation, you must contribute some work. Artifact Refiners need to help craft Magical Artifacts and Treasures; other Cultivators need to mine resources, etc., you can't receive without giving.

Right now, your problem is that you can't leave the protection range, and as a Demon Cultivator, you're unable to absorb and refine Spiritual Energy on your own, so I need to provide Yin Demon Pearls, Immortal Jade, and Elixirs. Hence, I need you to teach me the Cultivation Techniques in exchange."

The seductive fragrance drilled straight into her nostrils, and Jiu Mu discreetly swallowed her saliva, nodding her agreement: "Alright, sir, just a moment, let me eat to regain some energy, and then I can teach the Space Techniques."

Previously, when wandering around the vast Demon Realm with Yun Li, one excelled at Space Techniques for a quick escape, while the other had high combat power. Together they could obtain any rare ingredient they desired.

It's no exaggeration to say Jiu Mu's palate was on par with the Demon King's.

But now, sitting at the stone table, looking at a dish of braised ribs and a bowl of three-flavor mushroom soup, the overwhelming aroma along with the rich demonic energy made her think that it must be cooked with top-notch ingredients from the Demon Realm, even better than what she had with Yun Li!

"Sir, your culinary skills are impressive!" Biting into a piece of meat, the gentle and easily absorbable demonic energy lingered around her mouth as her energy-starved body absorbed it gratefully, like a parched field catching spring rain, she complimented profusely and indulged heartily.

Since I've already come, I might as well stay and fill my belly first!