Published: September 9, 2025
Chapter 829: Demonic Movement
The marquis of Nanlong and the old man glanced at the offering table, then instinctively exchanged looks. Deep caution flickered in both their eyes.
Even though they had some past camaraderie, it had long since vanished in the face of such priceless treasures within reach.
After a moment of silence, the old man chuckled softly and spoke first:
“Fellow cultivator Nanlong, we both know what’s on each other’s minds. Although my cultivation base was slightly inferior to yours before, you suffered a severe loss of vital energy on the Mulan Prairie, so now we’re about equal. With so many spirit medicines here, it’s best we don’t try any tricks and split them honestly. Otherwise, we’ll both end up destroying each other.”
“Brother Lu speaks wisely. That’s exactly my thought as well. We’ll divide the spirit medicine evenly, but I’ll only take that round bowl. The rest of the treasures can be yours, Brother Lu. What do you say?” The marquis of Nanlong cast a sidelong glance at the striking round bowl on the table and replied accordingly.
“The round bowl? Fine, let’s divide it that way! I only want to improve my cultivation and extend my lifespan. I don’t care much for these external possessions.” The old man’s expression shifted slightly, but after a moment’s consideration, he unexpectedly agreed outright.
Nanlong Marquis was momentarily stunned but then delighted. He had expected a tough negotiation to make the old man relinquish the treasure, but it was given up so easily. Still wary, he studied the old man carefully a few more times.
Lu Weiying’s face remained calm without any sign of deceit. Noticing the marquis’s hesitation, he smiled and asked lightly:
“What’s this? Brother Nanlong, have you changed your mind and decided to let me have the treasure?”
The marquis fell silent, his eyes flickering, unable to respond immediately.
After a while, seeing nothing amiss, the marquis chuckled and smiled faintly:
“You’re joking, Brother Lu. Since you say so, I won’t be polite. Let’s both act together—you take the three treasures and the jade talismans from the bowl, I’ll take the bowl itself. Then we’ll evenly split the spirit medicines. How about that?”
“Agreed, Brother Nanlong!” The old man hesitated not at all and readily agreed.
With satisfaction, the marquis nodded. Almost simultaneously, the two moved.
The old man flicked his sleeve toward the offering table, and a white misty glow swept over the three magical artifacts and the jade talismans, engulfing them completely. At the same time, the marquis opened his mouth slightly, releasing a golden light orb that shot toward the round bowl.
Everything went smoothly. Under the sweep of the old man’s white glow, the treasures and jade talismans were effortlessly pulled from the bowl. Then the golden light instantly enveloped the round bowl, carrying it toward the marquis.
When the bowl floated lightly into his hand, the marquis couldn’t help but show a delighted expression.
Opposite him, the old man lowered his head to examine the three treasures in his hand, his face expressionless.
Looking at the bowl without a single gap, the marquis’s smile suddenly faded. He flipped his palm and slapped the lid of the bowl with lightning speed. Instantly, a yellow talisman stuck firmly to it.
“Brother Nanlong, what do you mean by this?” The old man’s face changed drastically on seeing this and he asked angrily.
“What do I mean? Brother Lu, do you really think I can’t see that those three treasures and jade talismans are magical artifacts left by ancient cultivators to suppress the bowl? Although I don’t know what’s inside, the bowl has to be an unparalleled ancient treasure. The sealed contents inside must be extraordinary. However, if you expect me to recklessly open it, you’ll be hugely disappointed. Without absolute certainty, I won’t do such a thing.” The marquis showed a strange look as he spoke and slapped the bowl repeatedly, sticking five or six talismans of various colors onto it in quick succession.