Netherworld Retrograde

44: Chapter 21 Siege!_2 44: Chapter 21 Siege!_2 What secret does this Processor carry?

Might it affect his actions in the future?

It was precisely this curiosity that brought Black Umbrella before Li Yelai.

He planned to make contact with Li Yelai.

Unfortunately, the other party was not obliging.

“You want to know?

Then I’m afraid you’ll have to die at my hands to find out,” Li Yelai said honestly.

This was true.

Why hadn’t the Ghost Immortal taken action against Li Yelai?

Because he’d already been devoured by “Mr.

Shadow.”

This guy wanted to investigate and had to face “Mr.

Shadow” to do so.

And once he died at the hands of Li Yelai, he would automatically become a sacrifice for “Mr.

Shadow.” Wouldn’t that be meeting his maker?

To Black Umbrella’s ears, this sounded like another provocation.

However, he seemed to remain unangered and instead calmly walked towards Li Yelai, saying, “It seems you want to provoke and drive me away from here.

But as I said, don’t harbor so much animosity towards me…

Let’s have a proper chat.

My decision not to follow you home shows my sincerity.

If it were one of my other ‘friends,’ they might already be using your family’s limbs to threaten you.

Yet, I have not done so; this is my sincerity.”

“But my patience is limited…

Wang De was my close friend for over sixty years, yet you pinned him to the wall with a single stab,” Black Umbrella walked through the crowd unnoticed, “I can avenge my friend at any time or help the Ghost Immortal eliminate you.

So, please do not waste my goodwill.”

The veiled threat was evident in his words.

Li Yelai’s eyes gradually grew indifferent as he slowly lowered the large umbrella in his hand.

From his perspective, his shadow began to distort, expand, and swallow the light.

The shadow distorted strangely but expansively as if spanning the universe, yet only Li Yelai witnessed it.

Feeling Li Yelai’s murderous intent, “Mr.

Shadow” finally made his appearance.

It seemed to be waiting for Li Yelai’s decision.

Meanwhile, Black Umbrella halted his approach, faintly sensing some danger.

What could it be?

What did this young man possess that could potentially threaten him?

Taboo Items?

Or something else?

With a hopeful smile, Black Umbrella said, “Come on, show me…

your hidden secret.”

He had specifically threatened Li Yelai’s family to provoke him into action and thereby discern whether Li Yelai possessed any power from the Void Realm.

Some people are brave and steadfast, but everyone has a weak spot.

It must be said, Black Umbrella was smart, and his plan was a success!

When Black Umbrella threatened his family, Li Yelai uncontrollably grew murderous and desired to kill this young man with the black umbrella.

“Mr.

Shadow” noticed Li Yelai’s thoughts and reacted accordingly.

But soon, Li Yelai heard a light snort saying “That was quick.”

Then, the presence vanished, and in Li Yelai’s view, his shadow also returned to normal.

Realizing this, Li Yelai knew he was safe.

It seemed his colleagues had already arrived.

But Li Yelai was not overly pleased; the information revealed by Black Umbrella was clear—he had caught the attention of certain organizations.

He had indeed found trouble.

Thus, Li Yelai tried hard to control his hostility and gestured towards a nearby alley, “Let’s talk inside.”

Then, he actually turned and walked into the alley.

“He didn’t act, and that sense of danger vanished.

Has he put up the white flag?”

Though disappointed in his heart, Black Umbrella nonetheless raised an eyebrow and followed, saying, “That’s right.

We don’t have to be enemies; we can be friends instead.

I am very good to my friends.

A Processor like you earns only thousands of Giant City Coins a month.

Why risk your life?

Being my friend, you could gain many benefits.”

“Like Wang De?” Li Yelai asked disdainfully, “To become a monster who devours his own offspring and struggles to stay alive?”

“That was Wang De’s wish, and naturally, I support my friends,” Black Umbrella replied with a friendly smile, “So, can you tell me what happened after you destroyed the altar?”

“What will I get in return?” Li Yelai asked.

“If we become friends, Magic Potion Materials, Spiritual Ability Equipment, and anything else you desire can be negotiated,” Black Umbrella noted the bell in Li Yelai’s hand and smiled, “For instance, your Summoning Bell, I could provide you with even more powerful summoning items.

But first, you need to give me the answers I want.”

“Oh…” Li Yelai maintained a distance of five meters from Black Umbrella and then reached out his hand, “Then V me 50,000 to prove your strength!”

Black Umbrella paused and chuckled, “Not available right now.”

“If you didn’t bring cash, then a few pieces of Spiritual Ability Equipment or Magic Potions would do,” Li Yelai said greedily, rubbing his fingers, “I see that black umbrella of yours looks good, though it’s flimsy, it must be Spiritual Ability Equipment, right?

Just give it to me.”

“That depends on whether your answer satisfies me,” Black Umbrella responded.

“Tch…” Unable to freeload any items, Li Yelai clicked his tongue and then said, “Ghost Immortal ah…

I remember he had a mountainous stature, wore a mysterious white Daoist robe, and was surrounded by countless vengeful spirits.

But I did not see his face clearly.”

“You really met the Ghost Immortal!” Black Umbrella brightened upon hearing Li Yelai’s accurate description, “What did he say to you, what did he do?

Why didn’t he act against you?”

“Oh…

When he saw me,” Li Yelai said with a smile, “he immediately kowtowed eighteen times and then offered to massage my back and shoulders.

I disliked it, so I told him to roll.”