Tribulation of Myriad Races

Chapter 1309: Su Yu’s Inheritance (3)

Further away from Liu Hong.

Topsoil Spirit was greatly alarmed. What was that?

Five Elemental Art?

Su Yu!

Yes! He recalled witnessing Su Yu’s instant mastery over the Five Element Purgatory. Was that due to the Five Elemental Art?

No wonder.

No wonder things had always felt odd when he faced Su Yu. So that was the case.

Numerous thoughts emerged in Topsoil Spirit’s mind. Did Liu Hong know the Five Elemental Art as well? Was this a version only suited for human cultivation? Or was it suitable for all races? Or perhaps it was only suitable for the five elemental race.

He swallowed as a new thought came to him. Should he kill Liu Hong? That way, he could get the art from Liu Hong’s memories. But there must be a reason for Liu Hong to be so fearless even against the Heavenly Hunt Pavilion.

The art was known by Su Yu, Bai Feng, and Liu Hong…

It would be much harder to get the art from Su Yu or Bai Feng. Of the three, Liu Hong was the easiest target. Was he making this trip to force the Heavenly Hunt Pavilion to give him a better offer?

Topsoil Spirit was greatly surprised by this seemingly random encounter. The more he thought about it, the more impressed he was with his luck. He was more and more convinced that he was the hope of the five elemental race. A seemingly empty encounter had actually provided him with a way to get the fabled Five Elemental Art.

He swallowed again. He was sure such an art existed. There were records pertaining this art in the five elemental race. Supposedly, this art originated from the human race. Topsoil Spirit finally understood why Su Yu was so resistant toward the talismans of his ancestors. So it was because Su Yu knew the Five Elemental Art.

“What should I do now?”

Suddenly, Topsoil Spirit recalled his company as he looked up at Long Wuyou.

Noticing his gaze, Long Wuyou spoke through voice transmission, “Don’t look at me like that. Are you thinking of silencing me? Don’t bother. You’re better off thinking of a way to get that art. What a surprise. So Su Yu knows this art? I read about it in our records as well. This art is supposed to be extinct. Is this even real?”

Topsoil Spirit remained silent.

Long Wuyou started stepping away from Topsoil Spirit as he said, “The Heavenly Hunt Pavilion is famed for its information network. Clearly, they have been monitoring this human for quite a while. Topsoil Spirit, it won’t be easy for you to get this art without alerting anyone.”

Topsoil Spirit’s eyes flickered. Suddenly, he said, “Long Wuyou, lend me something. This art is very important for the five elemental race. We will not skimp on the rewards if you’re willing to help us. You know very well that this art might be useless for others yet it is extremely important for us.”

“What are you thinking?”

Topsoil Spirit took out a white mask, put it on, and spoke with a modulated voice, “Trade.”

Long Wuyou blanked out slightly before laughing, “Good idea. So you’re going to steal this deal from the pavilion? If you succeed, you can do it without alerting anyone. Not even Liu Hong will know your identity. Topsoil Spirit, you’re a lot more devious than expected.”

Topsoil Spirit spoke again in the voice of the white mask who had just spoken to Liu Hong not long ago, “It is better to avoid unnecessary troubles. Things will get troublesome if more people know about this.

“Long Wuyou, I need to borrow something from you. I also need your promise of secrecy. The five elemental race will remember this favor. You will receive our help during your future dao affirmation.

“We can even provide you with two carrier treasures in secret. Sure, you’re a descendant of the grand elder of the golden dragon race. But the celestial dragons rule the dragon race. Will you have the full support of the dragon race? There are plenty of talented dragons out there. For example, Long Yingyue of the Heaven Index and Long Zhan of the Earth Index. You don’t hold any advantage over them.”

Long Wuyou’s expression changed repeatedly as he considered the matter. Finally, he asked, “What do you need?”

“Do you have any sunmoon profound yellow liquid? I have some five elemental fruits and heavenearth profound light. But I don’t have too much. I also lack sunmoon profound yellow liquid…”

Long Wuyou hesitated and said, “I have some, but that human is asking for too much. Not even the two of us can afford his price.”

Topsoil Spirit inhaled deeply and said, “We can give it a try. How much do you have?”

“Fifty strands of heavenearth profound light and fifty drops of sunmoon profound yellow liquid.”

“That’s all?”

Topsoil Spirit was quite surprised at how poor the little golden dragon was.

Long Wuyou’s face sank. What was that response? That was actually a large amount. In fact, these were the resources he had saved for his advancement into the Sunmoon Realm. He had only been allocated these resources as preparation for the coming opening of the Luminous Domain Mansion.

After a slight hesitation, he said, “I also have a dragonblood fruit.”

After doing a short calculation, Topsoil Spirit said, “I don’t have enough either…”

Long Wuyou asked, “Are you not worried that this might be a fake art? You should be careful. The humans are good at scamming. Don’t you remember what Su Yu did?”

“This is different.” Topsoil Spirit said, “I’m confident Su Yu knows the Five Elemental Art. After my previous encounter with him, I investigated his history. He had disseminated several cultivation methods in the Human Realm. The willpower cultivation method he released might be the incomplete version of the Five Elemental Art. I checked with my elders before. With 180 apertures opened, it is likely that he knows the Five Elemental Art. And it is also possible for Liu Hong to know this art.”

Long Wuyou said, “Topsoil Spirit, he’s not asking for a cheap price.”

“If it’s really the Five Elemental Art, the five elemental race will not be stingy.”

Seeing how obsessed Topsoil Spirit was, Long Wuyou said nothing else. However, he was still suspicious. This was a tad bit too convenient. But his doubt did not last long. He was also aware that each super genius was an existence with an abundance of luck. As the hope of the five elemental race, it wouldn’t be too surprising for Topsoil Spirit to really stumble upon the Five Elemental Art.

Thanks to the great luck enjoyed by all geniuses, the likelihood of something like this happening was quite high.

Before long, the two were done pooling all their resources together. Then, Topsoil Spirit vanished with his white mask. He had to seal a deal with Liu Hong before the white mask returned.

He aimed to complete this deal on behalf of the Heavenly Hunt Pavilion. Nobody would know it was him except Long Wuyou. Unfortunately, Long Wuyou was too difficult to kill.

He would have attacked unhesitatingly otherwise. It would be unwise to try that when he was in the territory of the dragons. That might create a big ruckus and leak the secret. That would make it impossible for the five elemental race to get the Five Elemental Art.

***

Not long after, Liu Hong shouted, “Enough. If you can’t pay the price, just leave me alone. The Heavenly Hunt Pavilion is supposed to be the number one organization in existence. I’m not even asking for much. Why are you refusing to agree? Are you thinking of killing me and taking it by force?”

Topsoil Spirit replied with his modulated voice, “Liu Hong, I already talked to my elder about this. A hundred drops of sunmoon profound yellow liquid, fifty-five elemental fruits, and a hundred strands of heavenearth profound light. This is our limit.

“You shouldn’t get too greedy. You might end up with nothing instead. This price is enough to take you all the way to the peak of the Sunmoon Realm. I have everything on me. If you’re willing to deal, we can complete it right here. If you’re still stubborn…well, are you sure you’re really going to the ancient city? Who else can you sell this art to apart from the Heavenly Hunt Pavilion? Su Yu?”

Liu Hong coldly said, “Piss off. I don’t have it.”

“Liu Hong, what’s the point of this stubbornness? With these resources in your hand, you will be able to convert them into strength. With more strength, you will be able to get even more. The Luminous Domain Mansion will open soon. If you don’t increase your strength before then, you will end up returning from the mansion empty-handed. If you miss this chance, you will need to wait ten years for the next opening. And a lot can happen in ten years.”

Liu Hong frowned and said, “I can’t trust you. You are stronger than I. You can always kill me after getting what you want.”

Topsoil Spirit was starting to grow anxious. He wouldn’t be so impatient if it were anything else, but this was the Five Elemental Art! It was too important for him.

With this art, and if it were really usable by the five elemental race, they could very well rise in power again. In their records, they used to be one of the major races of the Myriad Realms when the five elements were one. Alas, the five elements had eventually separated, resulting in the decline of their race.

Nevertheless, he did not let his anxiousness show. Rather, he coldly asked, “What do you propose, then?”

Still frowning, Liu Hong suggested, “How about this? We’ll complete the deal in front of the ancient city. I’ll enter the city after the deal while you can leave. Both of us will stay silent about that. Otherwise, both of us will suffer Su Yu’s wrath…”

That was unacceptable!

Topsoil Spirit cursed inwardly. That would take too long. Those from the Heavenly Hunt Pavilion might arrive to expose his disguise before then.

He gnashed his teeth and said, “Do you have it on you?”

“Nope.” Liu Hong coldly said, “Do you take me for an idiot? Am I supposed to make myself a tasty target to rob and kill?”

He said, “It only exists in my mind. And my sea of willpower has been set to self-detonate the moment anyone attempts to search my memories. You can write it down while I read it for you, but we need to reach an agreement first.

“You can choose to trust me or not. Your people are everywhere. I believe some of them will be capable of determining the authenticity of the art. I wouldn’t want to offend the Heavenly Hunt Pavilion for no reason anyway…”

“Write it down now. I need to check…”

Liu Hong sneered, “I’m not stupid. I’ll only agree to trade in front of the ancient city. If you disagree, so be it.”

Once again, Topsoil Spirit cursed inwardly.

He said, “Fine. Let’s pick up the pace. This place is unsafe. Let me carry you. We’ll reach faster.”

Hearing that, Liu Hong hesitated again, causing Topsoil Spirit to curse inwardly. Why the hesitation? The Heavenly Hunt Pavilion would be here soon!

Liu Hong repeated, “You won’t get anything if you kill me. Not even kidnapping me will work.”

“Don’t worry. That won’t happen. You can trust the reputation of the Heavenly Hunt Pavilion.”

Finally, Liu Hong nodded, “Fine. I can go with you. Remember, don’t try any tricks. If I die, you will die as well. Su Yu will not tolerate the leak of his cultivation method.”

Why was this damn guy so talkative? Topsoil Spirit was in a rush to complete the trade. He wasted no time and lifted Liu Hong before rushing toward Grandstar City. As he moved, he took great care to conceal himself from the notice of the Heavenly Hunt Pavilion.

Before long, the ancient city was near.

Right at that moment, his voice transmission talisman shook. A message from Long Wuyou had arrived, “Faster. I sensed the guy from the Heavenly Hunt Pavilion. He will be here soon.”

Damn it! This was way too fast!

Finally, the two arrived before Grandstar City. The pedestrians nearby noticed them, but nobody paid them any heed. The sight of someone from the Heavenly Hunt Pavilion here wasn’t really that surprising.

Topsoil Spirit said, “Write it down. The payment is in this ring…”

Liu Hong frowned, “I don’t trust you. I need to check it. If I were to scam you, you could send your Invincibles after me. But I would be helpless if it were the other way around. I’m taking a much bigger risk here…”

Topsoil Spirit cursed inwardly again. But he had no choice but to hand the ring over, “Here. Check properly.”

After checking, Liu Hong exhaled in relief. He glanced at the city, gnashed his teeth, and said, “You have your deal. But don’t forget our previous agreement. You’re not allowed to publicize the art for a period of ten years ,or that will place me in a lot of trouble.”

“Yes, yes, definitely.”

Liu Hong started writing the art down on a jade talisman. While writing, he spoke through voice transmission, “You are getting very lucky to get this art at such a cheap price. If I had the courage to hold an auction, I would get a crazy price for it. Sigh. What a pity.”

It did not take long for him to finish writing. Then, he tossed the talisman out and said, “I have a seal around it. Wait ten seconds before trying to access it, or the talisman will self-detonate. If you agree, we proceed. If not, so be it.”

At that moment, Topsoil Spirit’s voice transmission talisman shook again, “He’s reaching!”

The real Heavenly Hunt Pavilion member was arriving soon. Not given much time to do anything else, Topsoil Spirit could only agree, trusting in the fact that Liu Hong wouldn’t dare to fool the Heavenly Hunt Pavilion. The Heavenly Hunt Pavilion was not an organization to be trifled with.

He tossed the storage ring out and kept the talisman as he said, “I hope this is a solid deal or the Heavenly Hunt Pavilion will not spare you.”

With the storage ring in hand, Liu Hong indifferently said, “Don’t worry about the deal. I’m no idiot. You guys were the ones pushing for this deal, not the other way around. What can I even get from lying to the pavilion?”

Then, he stepped into the ancient city. He said, “I hope this will be our final meeting.”

Then, he vanished amid the crowd.

Topsoil Spirit also vanished with a flicker.

Before long, a white face landed. He checked the area before vanishing again. Inside the city, Liu Hong’s heart was thumping madly.

“Holy shit! The Allheaven Battlefield is such a nice place! As long as you have the courage, you will be able to earn massive profits from scamming. I finally understand how Su Yu earned so much through scamming. So the myriad races are simply dumb.”

They were dumb yet rich, making them perfect targets for scamming. Liu Hong exhaled in relief. Now that he was in the ancient city, he would be temporarily safe. He would need to leave the city soon. The white mask was still waiting for him outside to share the spoils. This hadn’t been easy to pull off.

Liu Hong breathed deeply, trying to calm his thumping heart. He decided to stop doing this for a period of time. He had to remain in hiding. The five elemental race was not to be underestimated either.

“Five Elemental Art?”

He rolled his eyes. That was something he had only heard about passingly. He hoped that the fake version he had prepared was enough to keep the five elemental race busy for some time.

With Su Yu’s rise, Liu Hong had discovered that scamming was the best way of getting what he needed. Fighting? Taking risks? No, nothing was better than scamming. Just look at those Invincibles. What could they get from all the fighting? Scamming was better.

Sure enough, Su Yu was a smart kid. Liu Hong also understood that he was nowhere as good at scamming as Su Yu. He had to work harder if he wanted to reach Su Yu’s height in scamming.

***

Not long after, Liu Hong left the city to share his spoils with the white mask.

Inside the city, Su Yu frowned slightly.

Beside him, Senior Wang said, “Liu Hong seems to have a deal with a white mask. I saw a storage ring in his hand. There are probably quite a lot of treasures in it. Will he sell something he shouldn’t to the Heavenly Hunt Pavilion? Do we stop him? I left an imprint on him before he left the city.”

Su Yu said, “A deal…what deal is it? Thank you. I’ll take a look later. Why is this guy here? What was he thinking?”

Had Liu Hong forgotten about the enmity between them?