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Chapter 250: Chapter 249: Four Symbols Ring (First Update, Please Subscribe)

”Four Symbols Ring! Old man, you have this thing in your possession?”

Lu Tianxing’s face showed a hint of surprise. He was all too familiar with the Four Symbols Ring mentioned by the old man since one of them, the Azure Dragon Ring, was in his hand.

It was rumored that the Four Symbols Ring was crafted by a pre-Qin qi cultivator who extracted the souls of the four mythical beasts to create four rings to guard his tomb. Inside the grand tomb of this qi cultivator, it was said to contain wealth that rivaled nations, a cultivation technique that allowed one’s physical body to traverse the stars, and most importantly, an ancient transmission array hidden within. Whoever could gather the Four Symbols Ring and activate the transmission array could use it to reach ’outer heaven’ and achieve immortality, living as long as the heavens themselves.

The rumors about the Four Symbols Ring were rampant among martial artists and superpower users all over the world. Countless forces coveted the rings. Once, the appearance of a single ring from the set had sparked a whirlwind of bloodshed, leading to rivers of blood.

Lu Tianxing did not expect that Bai Qiao Mountain held one of the Four Symbols Rings. However, this also explained quite well why Bai Zhiqing, who had not offended anyone, had a hefty bounty on her life.

”Grandpa, I’m really curious about where you got the Four Symbols Ring from. Hasn’t this thing been missing for a long time? No one has ever truly gathered all four rings, and this isn’t like gathering seven Dragon Balls to make a wish. Do people really believe in such an ethereal thing?”

Lu Tianxing looked at Bai Qiao Mountain with some incomprehension, not particularly caring about the rumors of the Four Symbols Ring. When he had obtained one—the Azure Dragon Ring—he had studied it and found nothing special about it. Besides, over the years, he had never heard of anyone successfully gathering all four or opening the great tomb of the pre-Qin qi cultivator.

”I bought it by chance from an antique dealer; only later did I find out that it was one of the Four Symbols Rings.”

A trace of reminiscence crossed Bai Qiao Mountain’s face as he slowly said, ”As for why so many people believe in it, it’s because the older you get, the more you fear death, particularly those who hold high positions and possess great wealth. They fear death even more. When an opportunity for immortality and wish fulfillment is presented before them, even if there’s only a 0.1% chance, they will not give up. That’s human nature.”

Lu Tianxing fell silent. Someone had once said that when profits reach 10%, people become tempted. At 50%, they take risks; at 100%, they dare to trample all laws; and at 300%, they would fear not even the gallows.

And when the chance at immortality was before them, anyone would go mad for it, even if it were an intangible legend. As long as the pie drawn was big enough, there was no fear of lacking followers—they were betting that the legend was true.

”Wait, Grandpa, I have another question. If the other party really wants to get the Xuanwu Ring, why would they put out a public bounty for Zhiqing? Everyone covets the Four Symbols Rings. If word got out, wouldn’t it be a wasted effort, and they might end up even working for someone else’s gain?”

Lu Tianxing was somewhat puzzled and did not understand. If the other party really wanted to obtain the Xuanwu Ring, they shouldn’t have put a bounty on Bai Zhiqing, making it known to the whole city, right?

Wouldn’t every collector of treasures rather the whole world knew nothing about it? Publicly putting out a bounty, wouldn’t they fear being beaten to the punch and their plans foiled by others?

”If he dares to publicly put a bounty on Zhiqing, he must be confident of getting the ring and not worried about other competitors. He is also warning me, telling me not to try to leak information about the ring. Otherwise, just as they can put a bounty on Zhiqing, they can do the same for Weiwei. If I don’t want my lineage to end, I must obediently hand over the ring.”

”Grandpa, do you know who the adversary is? Could you not find out their identity?” Lu Tianxing asked, frowning.

Bai Qiao Mountain shook his head, ”Nearly. I asked an old friend for help, but it led nowhere. We couldn’t figure out the adversary’s true identity. Tianxing, did you find out anything?”

”Nothing. The only thing I found out is that the adversary uses the pseudonym ’Heavenly God’. Beyond that, I know nothing.”

After shaking his head and falling silent for a moment, Lu Tianxing asked, ”Grandpa, what are your plans now?”

”Continue the investigation. No matter who it is, if they dare to hurt my granddaughter, I will make them pay a painful price.”

A strong military aura emanated from Bai Qiao Mountain as he looked at Lu Tianxing and continued, ”Regarding the Four Symbols Ring, Tianxing, I hope to entrust it to you, so it won’t fall into the wrong hands. I’m old and have enjoyed all that is to be enjoyed. Immortality has no allure for me. Do not refuse. I am aware of your identity, and I believe you are capable of keeping the ring safe. If you feel indebted, then protect Zhiqing well and take care of Weiwei for me. If you can do this, your grandma and I will be content.”

Lu Tianxing touched his nose and gave a wry smile, ”Grandpa, aren’t you placing too much faith in me? Aren’t you worried that telling me all this will prompt me to make a move on you? The chance at making any wish come true and eternal life is something no one can refuse.”

”What’s the use of being afraid?”

Bai Qiao Mountain glared at Lu Tianxing and said, ”The ’Military Knife’ that caused countless people in the world to tremble in fear, known as the knife of the military, the ’Judge’, king of the Underworld, leader of the Netherworld Mercenary Corps—if I’m afraid of you, does that mean you won’t try to steal it? Could I stop you if you did? Since that’s the case, what’s the point of pretense? Besides, I trust my own judgment and also trust Zhiqing’s. You are a man worthy of trust.”

”Old man, aren’t you praising me a bit too highly?”

Lu Tianxing touched his nose, feeling himself to be not nearly as grandiose as the old man suggested.

As for the old man knowing his other identity, that was not so surprising. His identity was recorded in the military, and with the old man’s former status in the military, it wasn’t difficult for him to know these things.

Bai Qiao Mountain harrumphed, ”Of course. Otherwise, do you think I would marry Zhiqing off to you? What’s this about a fake marriage? Who are you fooling! Hmph, let me tell you, I’m not against handing over the Xuanwu Ring to you. There’s one condition, though: you must hurry up and give me a great-grandchild with Zhiqing. Otherwise, don’t even dream of getting the Xuanwu Ring. I’d take it to the grave before giving it to you.”

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