Free Web NovelChapter 377: Fu Mingwu in Trouble
Long Ming was still lounging lazily on the spectator platform when Old Lu approached again, this time with a more formal bow.
He gave the old guard a small nod and asked casually, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist. So tell me, what does the Azure Scale Clan want from me?"
Old Lu’s eyes widened slightly. The surprise was clear on his face. "You... already know our identity?" freewebnovel.cσ๓
Long Ming just smiled mysteriously, the corner of his lips curling in that familiar half-teasing way. "Just a guess."
He didn’t bother explaining further. Instead, he scooped up Bing Luo Luo in one arm like she weighed nothing. The little girl giggled and wrapped her arms around his neck without hesitation.
"Uncle Long, where are we going now?" she asked, eyes sparkling with curiosity.
"Somewhere interesting, probably," Long Ming replied, ruffling her hair as he followed Old Lu.
They walked a short distance until they reached a luxurious carriage waiting at the edge of the viewing area. At first glance, it looked like any high-class spirit carriage, but the moment Long Ming stepped inside, he felt the familiar twist of space.
The interior was ridiculously spacious; almost like an entire room. Soft cushions, low tables, even a small wine rack on the side. Clearly modified with spatial arrays. Long Ming wasn’t surprised at all. He had seen far more ridiculous things. He simply took a seat near the window and pulled Bing Luo Luo onto the cushion beside him.
The young man from the appraisal shop was already waiting inside. He stood up and gave a respectful salute.
"Esteemed guest, I am Lan Jicheng," he said with a polite smile. "Thank you again for your help earlier at the shop."
Long Ming nodded lightly, his gaze shifting to the middle-aged man sitting on the raised seat at the front. The man had sharp, deep-set eyes that carried the pressure of someone used to command.
His skin had a faint azure tint, and thin, elegant scales ran along the sides of his neck and jawline, glinting faintly under the carriage’s light. A powerful aura leaked from him even when he was just sitting still.
Long Ming smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.
" Long Ming greets the Patriarch of the Azure Scale Clan."
Lan Xuming, the middle-aged man, raised an eyebrow slightly. He looked at Long Ming for a moment, clearly a little surprised that this seemingly young fellow had recognized him so easily. Still, he returned the greeting with equal respect.
"Fellow Daoist Long," he said calmly. "Please, make yourself comfortable."
Even though Long Ming looked younger than him, Lan Xuming treated him as an equal from the very first sentence. Because it wasnly, he was truly surprised.
’ Hiding one’s cultivation is hard enough. However, how come his physical body is giving off such pressure? Is he from a Demon Tribe specialized in physique?’
Lan Xuming was in the Nine Transformations of Soul Realm, a considerable powerhouse. However, despite his power, he really felt a strange oppression from Long Ming.
" Fellow Daoist, I wish to thank you for helping Jicheng open that box. We tried for three years before someone could open it."
Long Ming waved his hand, " It’s alright. I was paid, hence it was my job to satisfy my clients. Besides, I believe the Azure Forest Blood Deer’s skull will definitely help you refine your bloodline, hastening the time to reach the Ancestral Realm."
The Bloodline power is divided into four parts. Ignition, Awakening, Ancestral, and Origin. Ancestral realm is when the bloodline reaches the purity and power of the ancestors. As for the Origin realm, the bloodline power reaches the original bearer.
For example, at origin realm, a person with Dragon Bloodline can manifest into a powerful dragon, using dragonic abilities at will. Origin realm Bloodline is the same as the Grand Completion realm special physiques.
Lan Xuming gave a wry smile when he realized Long Ming saw through their plan.
" I believe with Fellow Daoist’s insight, he must have seen the map inside the skull."
" You wish to keep it a secret?" Long Ming nodded, " No need to worry. This is your clan’s affair. Unless I really get troubled, I won’t reveal anything at all."
" However, you’d better keep that Thousand Li Talisman with you."
" Why, though, fellow daoist?" Lan Xuming asked Long Ming with a curious voice.
" It’s not an ordinary teleportation talisman, but it was modified. Perhaps the location you are trying to find has some sealing barriers." Long Ming explained, " Hence such talisman can shatter through the barrier, allowing the user to escape with ease."
" As for what is the thing that they need to escape from...That’s another matter."
Lan Xuming was startled as he fell into a deep thought. Then he cupped his fist, " Very well, Fellow Daoist. I will keep your word in heart."
" Speaking of which, this little girl..."
Bai Luo Luo blinked as she stood up, bowing with respect, " My name is Bai Luo Luo."
" Haha, really a talented girl. Fellow Daoist, have you sent her to Hundred Demon Grotto?" Lan Xuming smiled.
" Not really." Long Ming’s voice turned slightly cold as he chuckled, " Thanks to someone, Bai Luo Luo couldn’t get into the assessment."
Lan Xuming was stunned, instantly understanding the meaning of Long Ming’s words. Looks like someone is sabotaging Bai Luo Luo.
Suddenly thinking for a moment, Lan Xuming smiled, beckoning Bai Luo Luo, " Luo Luo, can you come here a bit?"
Bai Luo Luo looked at Long Ming for confirmation. Long Ming smiled, " Go to uncle. He won’t harm you."
" Alright."
Bai Luo Luo nodded as she walked to Lan Xuming. She saw Lan Xuming was holding a crystal, attracting her eyes in an instant.
" Wow!! Such a pretty crystal!"
" Yes, isn’t it?" Lan Xuming handed the crystal to Bai Luo Luo as he saw her playing with it.
It looked like a multicolored opal, size of a palm. However, when Bai Luo Luo played with it, it shone, slowly turning into crystal violet.
Lan Xuming and Lan Jicheng were both stunned when they saw the violet brilliance. However, only Long Ming remained seated with a calm smile.
" Are those Hundred Demon Grotto bastards finally went retard?" Lan Jicheng muttered. However, Lan Xuming gave him a silencing glance and took away the crystal.
" Luo Luo, Do you wish to go to the Hundred Demon Grotto?" Lan Xuming smiled. Bai Luo Luo nodded, " Of course. It’s such a big sect. I wish to be powerful and protect my mom."
" What a good lass." Lan Xuming was pleased.
As he was about to say something to Long Ming, he saw Long Ming standing up abruptly.
" Looks like someone is messing with my servant." Long Ming’s eyes narrowed as he stepped off from the carriage.
Outside, Fu Mingwu was backed to a corner, as a woman was atnding before him, protecting him. Fu Mingwu’s body was smeared with bruises, but his eyes were fierce.
" Sister, you should escape. I will hand over..."
" You won’t hand anything. You won those things, why should you give them back?" The woman barked. She was none other than Fu Mingyu, Fu Mingwu’s elder sister.
" Also, do you think these bastards are willing to let you go?"
Fu Mingwu clenched his teeth when he heard that. His body was still in pain, hence he couldn’t stand. Otherwise, he would have joined to help his sister.
" Bastards! You dare to snatch the first place!" Wen Qiming’s eyes were cold as he pointed at Fu Mingwu. " Cripple that bastard."
" As for you..." He licked her lips as he looked at Fu Mingyu. " I have a vacancy for a bedwarming maid. If you agree, I will spare one arm of your brother."
" Bold words!" Fu Mingyu sneered as she raised her sword. As Wen Qiming’s henchmen approached, she flung out three talismans across her sword.
" Tri-Fire Sword Formation!"
