Urban Martial Saint

Upon hearing this, a gleam flashed in the eyes of the Corpse Ghost Dragon, and the speed at which he absorbed True Qi from his palm also slowed. He stared at the Prince Nalan’s uncle for a moment and said in a deep voice, ”You are the uncle of Nalan Jingwei? What’s your name?”

Feeling the speed of the True Qi leakage slow down, the Prince Nalan’s uncle knew that his previous words had an effect, and he could not help but rejoice. He quickly replied, ”I am... I am Luan Ping, I have long heard of your great name, Grand Master, and I greatly admire you. Also, my... my Master is King Bei Zhan, and... and he has met you a few times before...”

”So, you are a disciple of King Bei Zhan!” The Corpse Ghost Dragon sneered coldly, ”Back in the day, in front of me, King Bei Zhan had to kneel and kowtow obediently. Hmph, I didn’t expect that after being absent for thirty years, you juniors dared to emerge as great kings. You dare to run to the Demon Hideout Cave and covet its secrets? I see you really have a death wish!”

Luan Ping hurriedly said in a trembling voice, ”How could I dare compete with the Grand Master for anything? I was completely deceived by that scoundrel Nalan Jingwei into coming here. Had I known that you, Grand Master, were here, I wouldn’t have dared to come. How could I offend you, Grand Master?”

”Hmph, it’s good that you understand this principle!” The Corpse Ghost Dragon laughed coldly, ”I see you are quite clever, and I happen to just have returned, indeed needing a few people to do things for me. Very well, I will spare your life for now. If you work for me honestly, I will not only spare you but also help extend your life, allowing you to live a few more years!”

”Really?” Luan Ping was overjoyed. In fact, he had reached the acme of martial arts early on. However, with his lifespan nearing its end, he dared not use martial arts recklessly, so he had been in hiding. It wasn’t until this time, when the Sun Shooting Bow was about to appear, that he emerged again to fight for the opportunity to enter the Heaven Earth Man Three Gates, seeking hope for longevity. For him now, wealth, fame, beauty, and power were all illusions; survival was the most crucial thing.

Now, the Corpse Ghost Dragon told him he could help extend his life, which delighted him. This was exactly what he desperately wanted to strive for.

”Of course, if you work for me honestly, I certainly won’t shortchange you!” The Corpse Ghost Dragon paused for a moment and said, ”However, if you have any malicious intentions, I definitely won’t let you go. Hmph, if you dare to play tricks in front of me, I will make you taste the agony of ten thousand ants gnawing your body, then turn you into a Living Corpse, making you unable to live or die!”

The Corpse Ghost Dragon’s voice was icy cold, the harsh sound making Luan Ping feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, his entire body trembling, unable to think of any betrayal at this moment.

”Grand Master, please rest assured, I will work wholeheartedly and diligently for you. If I have any ill intentions, may I be struck to death by thunder!” Luan Ping swore.

”Hmph, such an oath is useless!” The Corpse Ghost Dragon laughed coldly, ”I trust myself more. Since you’re willing to work for me and want to be my subordinate, I will give you a chance.”

As the Corpse Ghost Dragon spoke, he took out a sealed Wax Pill from his body and said, ”This is an egg of the Heart-stealing Worm, my exclusive secret technique. Once the Heart-stealing Worm is planted in your heart, I can detect any malicious intentions you may have. I can make this Heart-stealing Worm bite through your heart whenever I wish, killing you on the spot. Since you are willing to work for me sincerely, I now give you a chance. Swallow this Heart-stealing Worm egg, and from now on, you are my subordinate!”

The Corpse Ghost Dragon handed the Wax Pill to Luan Ping. Luan Ping looked at the Wax Pill, then at the Corpse Ghost Dragon, before finally gritting his teeth and swallowing the Wax Pill. He knew very well that the Wax Pill must be real, given that the Corpse Ghost Dragon himself was the most powerful sorcerer, and anything he produced would not be simple. Swallowing the Heart-stealing Worm meant he had no chance to resist. However, he also understood that if he didn’t swallow the Heart-stealing Worm, the Corpse Ghost Dragon would surely drain all his life force, leaving him with no other opportunities.

Whether to choose to live in disgrace or die heroically, when truly facing death, the vast majority of people would choose the former. After all, everyone has a desire to live!

Seeing Luan Ping swallow the Wax Pill, the Corpse Ghost Dragon nodded in satisfaction, sneering coldly, ”Very good, now you are mine. Help me with this task, and bring me these herbal ingredients.”

”Yes!” Luan Ping responded in a low voice, not daring to have the slightest bit of treacherous intention. After hearing the Corpse Ghost Dragon’s instructions, he quickly ran off to begin gathering the herbs for the Corpse Ghost Dragon.

Watching Luan Ping leave, a cold smile crossed the Corpse Ghost Dragon’s lips again. He walked behind a large stone boulder, slowly sat cross-legged, and began to adjust the True Qi within his body. Having absorbed so much True Qi just now, he needed to properly adjust his body, so he could gradually restore his power. Otherwise, if the True Qi collided within his body, it would be troublesome!

Meanwhile, elsewhere on the cliff, Yin Xianzi was also hiding behind a large stone, quietly observing the situation here. She was in a higher position, about two miles away, so she could see the situation clearly, but the Corpse Ghost Dragon could not hear any movement from her side.

Having witnessed the Corpse Ghost Dragon’s attack on Luan Ping and the absorption of his Inner Strength, Yin Xianzi was well aware that after absorbing Luan Ping’s Inner Strength, the Corpse Ghost Dragon’s power had recovered considerably, reaching at least the level of a Peak Master, far beyond what she could handle. Therefore, she dared not linger here. Seeing the Corpse Ghost Dragon sit down to meditate, she quietly pulled her body back behind the stone.

Underneath the massive stones, Ding Lianshun was still lying on the ground, remaining in a state of slowed breathing. Meanwhile, Yin Xianzi’s strength had not fully recovered, leaving her without the power to wake Ding Lianshun. She could only carry him on her back, heading out of Beimang Mountain in a different direction.

The Corpse Ghost Dragon had already exited the Demon Hideout Cave, and now there was no one in the world who could trap him. Yin Xianzi must leave Beimang Mountain immediately and contact Heavenly Master Lin Xuan Yue to handle this matter. Moreover, Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu were still trapped inside the Demon Hideout Cave. She needed to find a way to rescue Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu since they ended up there trying to save them!

Luan Ping spent quite a bit of time gathering herbs. Although they were common herbs, the Demon Hideout Cave was located within the Stone Mountain, and these herbs did not grow on the Stone Mountain. Therefore, he had to run to the forest ahead to collect these herbs. It took him over three exhausting hours to gather them all before rushing back to the entrance of the Demon Hideout Cave.

By this time, the True Qi of the Corpse Ghost Dragon had almost been fully adjusted. Hearing Luan Ping’s voice, he slowly opened his eyes. Seeing Luan Ping bring the herbs, a cold smile slipped across his lips.

”Grand Master, these are the herbs you requested.” Luan Ping hurriedly presented the herbs to the Corpse Ghost Dragon, saying, ”There are no herbs nearby. I had to run to the forest in front to gather them, which is why I was late returning.”

The Corpse Ghost Dragon ignored him, casually accepting the herbs, sniffing them under his nose, and then said with a cold smile, ”Good, very good!”

Relieved by the Corpse Ghost Dragon’s praise, Luan Ping let out a long breath. Looking down at the herbs in his hands, he asked quietly, ”Grand Master, these herbs are quite ordinary and not effective for healing. What do you need them for?”

”For bait,” the Corpse Ghost Dragon replied casually.

”Bait?” Luan Ping asked in surprise, ”What kind of bait?”

”Bait to lure the demon pet!” the Corpse Ghost Dragon turned his head to look at the entrance of the Demon Hideout Cave and said, ”Most of the time, the demon pet is hiding inside the Demon Hideout Cave, and it can control the entire cave. In the cave, trying to catch this demon pet is impossible. So, the best way is to lure it out of the cave. Once outside, it doesn’t have much power, and capturing it is the same as controlling the entire cave!”

Luan Ping was greatly astonished and asked, ”This demon pet is said to be the pet of the Great Demon King back in the day. Is it... is it still alive? The Buddhist and Taoist forces that once united to kill the Great Demon King have long disappeared. Can this pet really survive so long?”

”Perhaps it’s not the Great Demon King’s pet, but merely its offspring!” the Corpse Ghost Dragon paused and then said, ”Regardless of whether it’s the pet left by the Great Demon King, the fact that it can control the entire cave is what’s crucial. Catching it would mean controlling the cave. Hmph, if I obtain the Great Demon King’s inheritance, I could not only discover the secret to his extended lifespan but also gain his power. Then, to challenge heaven and earth... who would dare to be my enemy!”

These words also sparked a surge of excitement in Luan Ping’s heart. He looked excitedly at the Demon Hideout Cave and said, ”Grand Master, with your current strength, no one in this world is your match. If you can obtain the Great Demon King’s inheritance, you would truly be invincible and rule the world. Not only would you hold the world, but you would also gain the secret to the Great Demon King’s immortality. Then, you would be the god of this world!”

”Hahaha...” the Corpse Ghost Dragon laughed triumphantly, patting Luan Ping on the shoulder, saying, ”Rest assured, if I manage to discover the secret to the Great Demon King’s immortality, I will surely help you extend your life as well!”

Hearing this, Luan Ping was overjoyed and quickly knelt down, happily saying, ”Thank you, Grand Master!”

”As long as you work diligently for me, I will not treat you poorly!” the Corpse Ghost Dragon said proudly.

”Please command me, Grand Master. I will not hesitate, even through a sea of flames!” Luan Ping replied with a serious expression.

”Hahaha...” the Corpse Ghost Dragon once again laughed triumphantly, looking at the Demon Hideout Cave ahead and instructing Luan Ping to mix the herbs together to create bait and place it at the entrance of the Demon Hideout Cave.