Nine Revolutions Star Transformation-Chapter 363 - 374: Black Gold Lair
In Sword Spirit’s heart, Chu Linfeng’s actions seemed rather inappropriate, feeling that he appeared somewhat cowardly by using such tricks, which lacked masculine integrity.
"Lin Feng, your Fire Transformation can completely subdue or even kill the opponent, why not use it?" Sword Spirit asked at this moment.
"Sister Yue’Er, I understand what you mean. Do you really think I want to become brothers with him? I’m casting a long line to catch a big fish. If he honestly exchanges the Water Spirit Pearl with me, perhaps I might spare him. But if he has any sinister intentions, I definitely won’t show mercy." Chu Linfeng laughed.
"Why do you have such thoughts? Do you have other purposes?" Sword Spirit asked, puzzled.
"That’s right. Didn’t you say that these Magical Beasts are composed of metal molecules? Since I want to obtain the Ore Crystal, I must get along with this guy, otherwise, I won’t know where the Ore Crystal is. Moreover, it’s inconvenient to move around here. If he suddenly escapes during a fight, it will be extremely difficult for me to find him again." Chu Linfeng explained.
"So that’s how it is. You’re really good at scheming. I hope things go your way!"
The Black Gold King looked greedily at the Ice Flame Crystal and Fire Merging Crystal Stone in Chu Linfeng’s hand, though Chu Linfeng couldn’t see it. However, he could feel that the Black Gold King was very excited, with a desire to own them.
"Take out the Water Spirit Pearl, and we will make a fair trade. If you think I’m worthy of being your brother, then you will be my big brother. If you find me uninteresting, just take what you want and leave, from then on we won’t interfere with each other’s business." Chu Linfeng said.
At this moment, the Black Gold King held a light green pearl in his hand. Although Chu Linfeng couldn’t see it, he could sense the energy fluctuations coming from it. He knew this was the Water Spirit Pearl he was seeking.
Forcing himself to calm his excitement, Chu Linfeng said, "For fairness, let’s both hold our items in one hand, and take the other’s item with the other hand. This way, there won’t be any chance for trickery."
"Alright, we’ll do it that way!" The Black Gold King agreed, placing the Water Spirit Pearl in his left hand, while Chu Linfeng placed the three items in his left hand as they slowly approached each other.
"Be careful, Lin Feng. I worry that this guy might switch midway or try to snatch your things. If not for fearing your Fire Transformation flames, he might have already acted against you. I can feel his gaze is very greedy." Sword Spirit warned.
"I’ll be careful. If he dares to play any tricks, I’ll definitely make him pay." Chu Linfeng replied.
Soon enough, as Chu Linfeng and the Black Gold King’s hands met, Chu Linfeng said, "Let’s begin, but don’t try anything funny."
"My Black Gold Race is not as despicable as you think. I hope you also won’t play any tricks, or I won’t mind slaying you in this Ruo Shui." The Black Gold King said.
Then, both parties quickly took the items they desired. Chu Linfeng directly placed them into his storage ring, and at this moment, the great stone in his heart seemed to settle.
The Black Gold King similarly put away the Ice Flame Crystal, also wary that Chu Linfeng might try to snatch from him.
At this point, Chu Linfeng said, "Big brother, please accept a bow from your younger brother!"
The Black Gold King, intending to leave after obtaining the Ice Flame Crystal, saw Chu Linfeng acting this way and reluctantly stayed, saying, "I didn’t expect you to take this seriously. Since you value me so much, I will accept you as my little brother!"
Then looking at Chu Linfeng, he asked, "Since you have obtained the Water Spirit Pearl, why not leave? You must know that this Ruo Shui is poisonous and highly corrosive. I fear your light shield won’t last long."
"I’m staying because I have other business. I wonder where big brother’s home is; your little brother wants to take a look." Chu Linfeng directly got to the point.
He believed the home of the Black Gold Race had to be where the Metal Spiritual Vein was. As long as he found that place, it wouldn’t matter if he turned against them immediately. With the light shield protecting him, no matter how strong they were, they couldn’t do anything to him.
The Black Gold King was momentarily stunned before saying, "My home is not in this Ruo Shui. If you really want to go, I can take you, but I hope you swear not to reveal the hiding place of my Black Gold Race."
"That’s easy. I, Niu Tian, swear not to tell anyone the secret of the Black Gold Race. If I break this oath, I will face the punishment of being utterly destroyed in both body and soul." Chu Linfeng said. After all, he didn’t use his real name, so saying it wouldn’t affect him. He just wondered if the silly Niu Tian would take the blame for him.
"Follow me!" The Black Gold King said, immediately turning and walking away.
"Wait, big brother, my speed in this Ruo Shui is slow, and I can’t see anything. How am I supposed to follow you?" Chu Linfeng immediately said. This time, he might truly be stepping into the tiger’s den.
Then, the Black Gold King made some sounds that Chu Linfeng didn’t understand, and two Black Gold Magical Beasts appeared beside Chu Linfeng, quickly pulling him along.
Soon, Chu Linfeng felt himself entering a very rapid flow of Ruo Shui. After about half an hour, they stopped, and Chu Linfeng sensed a large mountain ahead, at the endpoint or source of the Ruo Shui.
Then, the Black Gold King moved aside a huge stone to reveal a large cave. At this point, Chu Linfeng could see because there was no Ruo Shui in the cave as if the Ruo Shui couldn’t flow into it.
The Black Gold King then said, "Go in. This is the home of my Black Gold Race. Let me show you how strong we are."
Chu Linfeng then entered the cave, discovering that it was surprisingly long. He walked for a long time without reaching the end. However, some places in the cave had some stones glimmering with faint light.
After some unknown period, Chu Linfeng saw the cave getting wider and brighter, knowing he was one step closer to his destination.
After a few more minutes, the Black Gold King ahead stopped, turned around, and said, "This is the home of our Black Gold Race. Isn’t it strange that you haven’t seen a single Black Gold Magical Beast?"
Chu Linfeng looked at the Black Gold King’s appearance, startled by how ugly the creature was. Its eyes were sunken, it had no nose, a very large mouth, teeth bared openly, and the most peculiar thing was its pointed head. There was no way to describe how ugly it was.
Chu Linfeng couldn’t help but nod, saying, "Indeed, this is a place of the Metal Spiritual Vein. The energy here should be very beneficial to you. Why is it absent?"
"Although the energy here is abundant, it doesn’t benefit us much. Our bodies are composed of energy from these metal molecules, but it doesn’t enhance our strength. Staying here only makes our bodies larger and more cumbersome.
Only in the external Ruo Shui can we enhance our strength. Here can only serve as a birthplace for forming the Black Gold Race; however, over the millennia, no new Black Gold Magical Beast has appeared. I am not entirely sure of the reason, but it might be related to a mysterious stone’s appearance." The Black Gold King, saying this, seemed somewhat sorrowful.
"A mysterious stone? What is going on?" Chu Linfeng asked, puzzled.
