flstandardbreds Chapter 106: You must ask for one thing for me!
Chapter 106: You must ask for one thing for me!
Chapter 106: You must ask for one thing for me!
At this moment, the fear in Xiao Ling's heart was the most intense he had ever felt.
Even when Huang Li relied on his cultivation to storm the Nianling Sect's mountain gate alone, Xiao Ling was not afraid, because at worst he would just die. Moreover, at that time, he was actually confident.
Huang Li is the kind of guy who cultivates to the point of mental instability.
When it comes to using one's brain, Huang Li is no match for Xiao Ling.
But King Yanxuan is definitely not that kind of person!
This was the most powerful and influential prince of the Sunfire Dynasty. He was skilled in palace intrigue and political maneuvering, commanded a million elite troops, and possessed the cultivation of a sixth-level Tribulation Transcending cultivator. He could truly turn the world upside down with a flick of his wrist. And what about himself?
I'm just a nobody.
Although he had the help of Young Master Gu and broke through the Tribulation Transcending stage to reach the first level of Tribulation Transcending, he was nothing compared to King Yan Xuan, who not only had the cultivation of the sixth level of Tribulation Transcending but also possessed immense power.
Therefore, Xiao Ling never intended to oppose King Yan Xuan.
But now, King Yan Xuan has actually come to him!
Moreover, he knew of Young Master Gu's existence and was very likely hoping to hear the answer from Xiao Ling that matched his own thoughts.
This realization made Xiao Ling's breathing quicken.
That's it, I'm caught in the middle, I'm completely doomed.
"Xiao Ling, the fact that you and Zhu Ling were invited to visit at the same time, and that you chose to enter the city discreetly without disturbing others, suggests that the owner of that medical clinic must be a reclusive alchemy master," Yan Xuanwang said calmly.
Xiao Ling gritted his teeth and remained silent.
This scene, witnessed by King Yanxuan, further solidified his suspicions.
He sneered, "Xiao Ling, my spies are spread throughout the entire dynasty. Even the Bai family, I still have spies deep inside. I have complete control over their every move!"
"I only need one answer from you. Whether you give it or not is entirely up to you."
The words fell.
The extremely fierce and malevolent aura pressed down on Xiao Ling, like a mountain of ten thousand jun!
"cough--"
Bright red blood spilled from the corner of Xiao Ling's mouth, and his whole body made unbearable sounds as he nearly collapsed to his knees!
All of this happened in the blink of an eye. The Black Flame Army guards around him simultaneously raised their halberds, closing in step by step, their halberds then pointing at Xiao Ling.
These guards were only at the eighth level of the Nascent Soul stage, but at this moment, Xiao Ling was no different from an ordinary person who couldn't even kill a chicken. His aura as a sixth-level Tribulation Transcending cultivator was enough to crush him, a first-level Tribulation Transcending cultivator!
Xiao Ling can't even unleash his "Ancient Dragon Physique" right now!
"Those who refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit—I don't need to remind you of their fate."
King Yanxuan glanced at Xiaoling with disdain!
"...What Your Highness said is indeed true!"
"That Qianlong Pill was indeed a gift from the owner of that medical clinic!"
Under immense pressure, Xiao Ling gritted his teeth and spoke, his eyes bloodshot and his whole body trembling, clearly having given it his all.
He knew that King Yanxuan already knew about this. But what he wanted was his own stance.
If he conceals it, it means he has ulterior motives, and King Yanxuan will not keep him, nor will he keep the Nianling Sect!
The reason why King Yanxuan intervened in the duel between him and Huangli was because Emperor Riyan did not want to see the two newly promoted Tribulation Transcending cultivators of the dynasty killed or injured. To him, Xiaoling and Huangli were both useful people.
Xiao Ling had already guessed this.
But if King Yanxuan really wanted to kill him, it would be effortless.
Afterwards, Emperor Riyan would at most impose some blame, since one was his own relative and the other was a completely unrelated member of a sect; it was obvious which was more serious.
So, in order to save his life, Xiao Ling spoke up.
King Yanxuan merely chuckled, crossed his legs, and then the imposing aura pressing down on Xiao Ling completely dissipated, with the surrounding Black Flame Army guards returning to their positions. "What's the name of the owner of that medical clinic?"
"My surname is Gu, and my given name is Heng. As for my background, I'm afraid I can't tell you!" Xiao Ling answered, forcing a smile.
Upon hearing this, King Yanxuan narrowed his eyes: "Gu Heng? Heh..."
Xiao Ling disregarded Yan Xuan Wang's earlier attempt to kill him, knelt on one knee, panting as he cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, whatever your plans are, please do not disturb that senior's peace."
"I have no intention of doing so."
Yan Xuanwang glanced indifferently at Xiao Ling and snorted coldly without a care.
What kind of brainless person does Xiao Ling take him for?
Eighth-grade elixirs and miraculous medicines—these are treasures on par with sacred-grade divine weapons and magical artifacts! Even the Sunflame Dynasty could only obtain such treasures by exchanging their own family's sacred-grade treasure cauldron!
But the owner of that clinic just handed it over to Xiao Ling like that, and the Nianling Sect simply couldn't afford to give him the corresponding compensation.
So no matter how you look at it, the Nianling Sect got a huge bargain for free.
Then there is only one possibility.
For that clinic owner, it wouldn't matter if he gave away these grade eight pills to someone else for free!
With such profound knowledge and a mindset, why would King Yanxuan be foolish enough to provoke a reclusive powerhouse?
One slip-up, and someone casually unleashed a powerful supernatural force, and the Sunfire Dynasty was gone.
He has never made such a basic mistake in all these years.
Xiao Ling was even more confused about what Yan Xuanwang was up to. If he was being so aggressive and demanding a definite answer, Yan Xuanwang probably wanted to go to that Senior Gu's place and ask him for something.
But King Yanxuan already knew about Gu Heng's existence, so why was he still pressuring him like this? Xiao Ling felt that he was not worthy of King Yanxuan's concern.
Moreover, since King Yanxuan had no intention of bothering Gu Heng, why did he do all this?
"Forgive my ignorance, but I don't know what Your Highness intends to do..." Xiao Ling hesitated before asking tentatively.
King Yanxuan suddenly smiled, a chilling smile: "Ah, I have no intention of going to see that reclusive master, but you must go in my place, and you must bring back something for me!"
"……what?"
Xiao Ling was immediately dumbfounded.
Ask him to ask Young Master Gu for something on behalf of King Yanxuan?
What kind of crazy thing is this?
King Yanxuan's expression sent chills down one's spine.
"Elder Xiaoling, you don't want the Spirit Sect to cease to exist, do you?"
"I have no fondness for those who fail to live up to expectations..."