Free Web NovelChapter 1819: Chapter 1816: Trouble Comes Knocking
The Three-Life Stone is the Supreme Treasure of the Netherworld, its value unimaginable, not something ordinary people could ever desire.
Not to mention Xu Wendong now only possessing the strength of the Soul Transformation Realm; even if his cultivation level reached the Reincarnation Realm, in front of those powerful beings pursuing the Three-Life Stone, he would be like a drop in the immense Azure Sea, barely qualifying to compete.
Countless cruel battles have taken place in the Netherworld for the Three-Life Stone, with numerous powerful individuals bleeding and sacrificing for it, truly rivers of blood have flowed.
Before the Great Powers standing atop the Netherworld, someone ordinary like Xu Wendong is just like a grain of sand on the ground, a drop of water insignificant in a river, unable to attract any attention at all.
"Just tell me if there are any leads." Xu Wendong’s brow furrowed, his voice tinged with urgency and helplessness.
He was well aware that his strength might seem insignificant in the Netherworld, but he would never easily give up in his quest to find the Three-Life Stone.
Liu Chun’er smiled broadly, but a trace of playfulness flashed in her eyes, "Oh, I do have some news...but what will you offer in exchange for it?"
She knew very well that information about the Three-Life Stone was invaluable, and Xu Wendong’s current strength and status were far from sufficient to uncover this secret.
"What do you want?" Xu Wendong took a deep breath, striving to remain calm.
He sighed inwardly; this woman seemed to have him firmly in her grasp, yet he had to face reality. To obtain information about the Three-Life Stone, he had to negotiate with her.
"Oh dear, I haven’t decided yet. How about I let you know once I have?" Liu Chun’er laughed charmingly, a smile that seemed capable of melting all things.
She moved gracefully and placed her arm affectionately around Xu Wendong’s.
In an instant, a soft and warm sensation struck, causing Xu Wendong’s heart to beat faster.
He instinctively looked down, and there he saw that deep and mysterious cleavage, stirring ripples in his heart, tempting him to explore deeper.
"Miss Liu, tell me once you’ve decided. I’ll be waiting for your news." Xu Wendong suppressed the waves in his heart and said with a smile.
He knew clearly that this woman had certain designs on his body.
Unflinchingly, Xu Wendong gently withdrew his arm and then strode toward the door without looking back.
He understood that the more forward this woman was, the more cautious he should be. Who knew what schemes she might harbor?
When something is handed to you for free, it usually concerns something undesirable.
Xu Wendong wasn’t the type to be easily tempted. In this perilous and treacherous Netherworld, he had to maintain a clear mind and a vigilant attitude at all times.
This heartless scene left Liu Chun’er standing there, stunned, with inexplicable disappointment and anger welling up inside her.
Such a heartless man!
She thought through gritted teeth.
Once Xu Wendong’s figure had completely disappeared from the doorway, Liu Chun’er’s expression immediately turned gloomy, as if a storm were brewing.
She turned to the shadow that had been standing quietly by her side and ordered coldly, "Uncle Li, investigate this man’s identity for me. I want to know everything about him, down to the smallest detail."
"Yes, Miss." The shadow nodded slightly, its voice deep and raspy, much like an echo from Hell.
Then, like a phantom, the shadow vanished without a trace, leaving Liu Chun’er alone in the room, lost in deep thought.
Xu Wendong, carrying the storage bag he had just traded for, calmly left the Netherworld Pavilion.
He knew well that in this mixed and chaotic Netherworld City, one misstep could lead to death.
As soon as he stepped out of the Netherworld Pavilion, he vigilantly scanned his surroundings before quickly slipping into a deserted alley.
This alley was narrow and deep, filled with a damp and decaying stench.
Xu Wendong stopped in the alley, expertly changing his clothes and removing the mask on his face to conceal his true appearance.
His eyes showed a hint of caution; every move was decisive and neat, as if afraid of being discovered.
After finishing all this, he took a deep breath and walked out of the alley, his steps steady and firm, as if he knew the streets of Netherworld City inside and out.
At this moment, no one knew that the mysterious person who had just traded with Liu Chun’er in the Netherworld Pavilion was actually him.
"Who would’ve thought Netherworld Talismans were so valuable? With my current soul power, I can easily craft five in a day," Xu Wendong calculated silently as he walked.
He knew that the art of crafting Netherworld Talismans not only consumed a great deal of soul power but also placed high demands on spiritual power.
Most Nether Talisman Masters could only craft one or two talismans a day due to limits in soul and spiritual power.
But Xu Wendong was different; his extraordinary strength and powerful spiritual power were beyond the imagination of most.
Now, having come to the Netherworld, he had by chance acquired the Nine Netherworlds Manual, an ancient and mysterious cultivation technique that accelerated his cultivation speed like a rocket, providing him with an endless supply of soul power.
"Selling five more in three days will bring forty-five thousand Nether Crystals, a tidy sum," Xu Wendong thought with a satisfied smile.
In this realistic world, lacking money felt like being bound hand and foot, unable to move.
Thankfully, the original owner possessed the talent of a Nether Talisman Master, which allowed him to find a way to survive in the unfamiliar and hazardous Netherworld, sparing him from a dire situation.
However, just as Xu Wendong stepped out of the alley, his keen perception detected something unusual.
His heart tensed; he felt the distinct sensation of being watched from the shadows.
Instinctively, he slowed his pace, his eyes flickering with vigilance.
Indeed, someone was following him.
A chill and eerie yin energy, like an invisible rope, locked tightly onto him. No matter how he moved, this yin energy followed closely.
Pretending to remain calm, Xu Wendong continued walking forward while quickly formulating a strategy.
He looked up and saw a bustling crowd on the street.
The sounds of haggling and laughter mingled together, forming a cacophony of market noise.
In this bustling crowd, finding the person secretly tracking him seemed like finding a needle in a haystack.
Without revealing anything, Xu Wendong glanced back, his eyes swiftly scanning the crowd for any flaw among the unfamiliar faces.
But he was disappointed; the crowd was as it always was, each person occupied with their own affairs, and no one displayed any odd behavior.
"Is this trouble already here?" Xu Wendong sneered inwardly, his gaze tinged with disdain.
Just leaving the Lin Family, he encountered such trouble. Could it be that Lin Feng was scheming against him again?
But he quickly dismissed the thought.
His departure from the Lin Family was extremely secretive, and Lin Feng shouldn’t yet know about it.
Therefore, the only possibility was that someone else was behind this!
