Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 622 - 404: Youyang Soul Capture, The Scheme of Gao Yang_2

All Demons witnessed this scene and immediately stopped envying Master Wu Gou.

Anyone who wasn't blind could see what Jade Demon True Monarch intended to do.

"Over, that Evil Monk Wu Gou is probably in a dire situation now."

"The disciple first forcefully crippled the son of Jade Demon True Monarch, and then the Master came from the South Sea and gave Jade Demon True Monarch a brutal beating. With such a huge grudge, Qingjing Zen Master actually feels safe to leave. Doesn't he realize Jade Demon True Monarch will make things difficult for Master Wu Gou?"

"It's more than making things difficult! Looking at True Monarch's eyes, I can guarantee that if Master Wu Gou stays in Steamed Buddha City, within three hours, he'll surely be assassinated."

"Ha-ha, all fools, have you all forgotten the other two True Monarchs?"

"If Qingjing Zen Master is confident enough to leave, it's naturally because he has made a deal secretly with True Lord of a Hundred Demons and Yang Demon True Monarch. One of them has power above Jade Demon and the other is no weaker than him. Protecting Monk Wu Gou is a piece of cake for them."

"No need to beat around the bush, I just want those two treasures. They look very rare and precious, and they seem quite useful."

...

Even the onlooking Evil Cultivators could see Gao Zhan's malice, and so obviously did Gao Yang and Gao Wei.

Furthermore, as the current head of the Gao family, True Lord of a Hundred Demons Gao Yang already had plans.

He directed the flying boat, carrying Tao Qian, Yunrong, Gao Buxi, Duan Yuhong, Qu Zhongyuan, Li Fengxian and others, into the tent of the Hundred Demon Army.

And then he kept Tao Qian and his wife behind, although it was their first time in Steamed Buddha City and their first meeting with him.

But Gao Yang's countenance and gaze were filled with trust.

He, named 'True Lord of a Hundred Demons,' had also been an Emperor. His demeanor was a bit mad and unruly, but his wisdom was second to none.

Such trust naturally came from multiple verifications.

He had peered into the couple with various Secret Techniques; though their Dharma Images were somewhat concealed, they were not spies.

One technique, called "Hundred Demons Heaven Splitting Earth Shattering Soul Illuminating Technique," was even his trump card.

Gao Yang pondered: With his Cultivation Power, using this technique, even if someone mastered the Secret Demon Transformation Technique or the Great Freedom Illusion Technique, such top-notch magic, they couldn't escape his Dharma Eye.

After verification without discrepancy, and having conducted a Soul Search on Gao Buxi as well,

It was clear that there was nothing untoward about this Buddhist couple becoming involved.

According to fate, corresponding to the opportunity.

"It seems Heaven is helping me too. Before the troops are dispatched, they sent me a strong reinforcement."

"If managed well, not only can I snatch that little wench Yuan Mingzhen, but also secure the Spring and Autumn Chariot and perhaps even take over Qiantang Province."

After this thought flashed through Gao Yang's mind,

A smile appeared on his lips, and he turned to Tao Qian and said,

"Nephew Wu Gou!"

"I believe you've also noticed, my Brother Zhan is extremely proud and loves his, child. Both you and your master have offended him, making this grudge difficult to reconcile."

"Of course, it's not really a big deal. If you and your wife are willing to join me, Gao Yang, can't I protect you?"

"Don't listen to Brother Zhan and that boy Gao Wei, who go on all day with their 'We, We, We,' just satisfying their own lips."

"In the Gao family, aside from our old ancestor, only I, Gao Yang, am the true Emperor."

"I vow to protect both of you, and no one will be able to kill you, trouble you, or cause you any harm."

With these words, he demonstrated unparalleled dominance.

However, Tao Qian did not think highly of them.

While nodding with a smile on the surface, internally he harshly thought,

"The Gao family members are sufficiently twisted, but when it comes to playing dumb, striking poses, and being overbearing, they're far from matching my bargain Master."

"It seems nobody can pretend better than him."

"He crafts an opening poem for himself when he descends, and another when he leaves."

"I've learned again."

Gao Yang had no idea what Tao Qian was thinking; feeling that he had behaved appropriately, he was convinced he had intimidated the inexperienced little monk.

With a dominant smile, he continued,

"But, nephew, while it's easy to protect you and your wife, doing so will limit you."

"Qingjing said you two are here to seek opportunities. If I forcefully keep you two by my side, it may ruin your important matters."

"Besides, my Gao family's ancestor set a rule: Reward according to Merit."

"I wish to bestow a great favor upon you and your spouse, but if the two of you have no meritorious service to show for yourselves, it wouldn't be proper for me to do so."

Upon reaching this point, Gao Yang's face conveyed a show of difficulty.

Tao Qian despised him inwardly but replied cooperatively, "Senior need not feel troubled. Please just speak plainly. Wú Gòu certainly believes Senior."

Hearing this, Gao Yang's face immediately lit up with a smile.

"Good!"

"Nephew indeed has received Qingjing Zen Master's true inheritance. A Buddha body naturally achieved and a wisdom heart keen—far stronger than those incompetent offspring of mine."

"Listen carefully, nephew. I have prepared a task for you and your spouse, one that should be an easily achieved great merit."

"Nephew has probably already heard from Gao Buxi about Qiantang Province, currently under the control of Cheng Arhat, and behind him is the Demon Buddha Temple. They negotiated to lend me Steamed Buddha City, promising to help me defeat all other warlords and cultivation forces, to capture that Devil Concubine Yuan Mingzhen."

"And the price? Merely that my Gao family must send a million strong populace to Qiantang Buddha Country every few years, along with an alliance oath, ensuring mutual non-aggression, and so on."

"Ha ha ha..."

Speaking to this point, the True Lord of a Hundred Demons suddenly burst into laughter.

His demeanor and expression somewhat suggested the shadow of a wise Emperor.

"Cheng Arhat and those bald monks from the Demon Buddha Temple are going too far, thinking my Gao family is full of naive and greedy fools who can't see such an obvious trap."

"It is unexpected, though, that the Demon Buddha Temple's monks have such grand ambitions. Not content with seizing Qiantang Province from Han Mountain Temple, they still covet my Gao family's Tiannan Province—wishful thinking."

"However, while I see through it, I still need to swallow this enticing bait. Yuan Mingzhen, this great beauty, I am too fond of..."

As Tao Qian listened, he felt utterly bewildered.

This old lecher's mental state seemed somewhat off, often immersed in some fantasy, mumbling to himself, half-awake, half-in a dream.

Suddenly, before Tao Qian, a red-glowing, drooling, twisted middle-aged man's face drew close.

Staring at Tao Qian, his eyes filled with infatuation.

But his obsession wasn't with Tao Qian himself but with Tao Qian's body—whole, handsome, a Human Clan's beautiful young man.

Muttering to himself, "Such handsome features, such a clean body, just like my prematurely deceased brother..."

Seemingly touching upon some trigger word, the beast regained consciousness.

He chuckled, returning to normalcy, and continued:

"To know your enemy and know yourself means victory in a hundred battles. Although I see through the Demon Buddha Temple's plans, I am completely ignorant of the various conditions within Qiantang Province."

"The divining powers of those bald monks are indeed formidable. Taking control of Qiantang for just a few days, they have already turned the province into an impenetrable Earthly Buddha Country. All the scouts and secret agents I sent out have been eliminated."

"It's just as well, considering that my nephew and his wife have arrived."

"The two of you are also part of the Buddhist Sect and have Qingjing Zen Master as your powerful backing, so even if you are found out, the Demon Buddha Temple would still have to give you some face."

"How about this? As long as my nephew and his wife are willing to make a trip and help me to thoroughly investigate the reality within Qiantang Province."

"This great achievement, the first and foremost, shall belong to my nephew."

"After the task is completed, not only will I give the two of you two honorable positions atop the Ten Thousand Marvels Sky-reaching Treasure Banner, but I also promise my nephew access to the Gao family's Treasure Vault one time, allowing you to freely choose three treasures and two volumes of the Secret Book."

"Furthermore, if my nephew needs any cultivation resources, whatever they might be, whether human slaves or souls, just mention it and I will agree."

"How about it?"

After Gao Yang finished speaking,

Tao Qian and Yunrong immediately felt as if a huge pie had been thrust towards them.

Without a doubt!

The conditions were extraordinarily generous.

Just for the two of them to enter Qiantang Province and act as spies?

Indeed, it doesn't seem difficult at all. Even if they were really exposed, as long as they do not admit it, the Demon Buddha Temple, considering Qingjing Zen Master, wouldn't likely resort to Soul Search, so their safety should be worry-free.

As for how complete they need to render this task?

Tao Qian suspected that even if they just went through the motions, the rewards and awards could be obtained.

As expected, after finishing those words, Gao Yang added in a whispered message:

"Nephew need not worry about your life; the task isn't really important. You and your wife just need to stroll around Qiantang Province, which also conveniently avoids the malice of my Brother Zhan."

"Also, I might ask you in the future to pass a message on my behalf. I want to kill my Brother Zhan and need assistance. If your honored master is free at that time, perhaps he could come and help me."

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