Chapter 1375 |
Chapter 1375: Another Transaction
For Su Jingzhen, encountering Feng Mingyan was unexpected, but it turned out to be a good thing.
Not only did it allow him to eliminate a major hidden threat, but it also gave him a chance to reflect on the bigger picture.
If they hadn’t met on the cross-realm warship, and if Su Jingzhen hadn’t used the power of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss to conceal his true appearance, Feng Mingyan might have recognized him in a normal setting.
If that had happened, all of Su Jingzhen’s plans in the Boundless Demon Realm could have been ruined.
Moreover, Su Jingzhen began to ponder deeply.
If Feng Mingyan was an avatar of a powerful figure from the Boundless Demon Realm, how many others he had encountered in the past might also be avatars or reincarnations of powerful beings from the Starry Sky Demons?
Where was Xuan Jin, that mysterious figure who had never been found?
Xuan Jin’s talent had been almost on par with Qiu Yaoyao’s back then.
After failing to ambush Su Jingzhen with a Martial God Hall elder in Dan City, Xuan Jin had disappeared without a trace.
Now, Su Jingzhen strongly suspected that Xuan Jin might also be a reincarnation of a powerful figure from the Starry Sky Demons.
Whether he was from the Boundless Demon Realm or not was unclear, but the Starry Sky Demons had an even more powerful realm—the Demon God Realm.
Su Jingzhen even began to fear that many of the geniuses he had encountered in the past might not have been natives of the immortal realm at all.
This thought came to him out of nowhere, but once it did, it felt like the truth.
He didn’t know why these people had gathered around him.
If possible, he really wanted to return to the immortal realm and find his former companions.
People like Jian Ling, Han Qianxue, Xuan Su, and even Dantai Ling’er—all of them were geniuses he had met when he was still weak.
Because of him, they might have already gained the attention of major forces in the immortal realm.
If they were truly reincarnations of powerful beings from the Starry Sky Demons, their awakening could spell disaster for the immortal realm.
The more Su Jingzhen thought about it, the more anxious he became.
However, after taking a deep breath, he forced himself to calm down.
No matter how fearful he was, he couldn’t return to the immortal realm now.
After crossing from the border of the immortal realm into the Boundless Demon Realm, he couldn’t go back unless he gained supreme authority here.
Going back now would be pointless.
With Mo Xuantian leading the way, the two of them returned to the port.
Jin Zhongbao and the other realm merchants were still searching for them.
Jin Zhongbao’s divine consciousness had been spread across the entire port, so he immediately noticed when Su Jingzhen and Mo Xuantian reappeared.
His face lit up with joy.
He had thought that Su Jingzhen and Mo Xuantian might leave without a word upon arriving in the Boundless Demon Realm.
He still wanted to establish a long-term business relationship with Su Jingzhen.
Moreover, he had only given Su Jingzhen two VIP boarding tokens in exchange for eight treasures, which was far from a fair deal.
Although Jin Zhongbao was a merchant, he had always prided himself on his integrity.
"Fellow Daoist Su, where did you two go? I’ve been searching for you everywhere."
Jin Zhongbao’s plump face broke into a smile as he walked over to them.
At the same time, he was even more shocked.
He was an eighth-transformation Demon General Realm expert, yet despite his best efforts, he hadn’t been able to detect any trace of Su Jingzhen and Mo Xuantian’s departure.
This could only mean that Mo Xuantian’s strength far surpassed his own.
Could he be a Demon King?
Jin Zhongbao muttered to himself, his respect for Su Jingzhen and Mo Xuantian growing even more.
"We ran into an old acquaintance and chatted for a bit. Sorry to worry you, Fellow Daoist Jin. Let’s continue on our way."
Although Su Jingzhen had captured Feng Mingyan, which gave him a layer of security for his identity, it would still be better to have Jin Zhongbao make the arrangements.
He was confident that Jin Zhongbao wouldn’t give up on a big client like him after seeing the treasures he had to offer.
"That’s quite a coincidence."
Jin Zhongbao was surprised but could understand.
After all, everyone on the warship had come from the Moluo Realm.
If Su Jingzhen had acquaintances among them, it wasn’t unusual.
He didn’t press further and led Su Jingzhen and Mo Xuantian out of the port and into Blood Demon City.
As Jin Zhongbao had mentioned earlier, Blood Demon City was indeed similar to the City of Chaos in the Moluo Realm.
Walking through the streets, Su Jingzhen could sense the sinister auras of the people around him.
He could even faintly feel the endless sins weighing on their souls.
Although everyone in the Boundless Demon Realm was fierce and ruthless, the desperadoes gathered in Blood Demon City and the City of Chaos were on a different level.
These people were likely outcasts, hunted down and driven to these cities because they couldn’t survive anywhere else.
"However, these people seem to have a certain aura similar to those in the City of Chaos. It’s a different kind of killing intent. I wonder if this killing intent would be useful for the Demon Warrior Legion."
Su Jingzhen mused curiously.
At that moment, as if reading Su Jingzhen’s thoughts, Jin Zhongbao turned to look at him.
With a smile, he said, "Earlier, Fellow Daoist Su asked me to find the killing intent of the desperadoes in the City of Chaos. Now, the people in Blood Demon City have a different kind of killing intent. Does Fellow Daoist Su need it? I can’t promise Demon King-level killing intent, but I can get Demon General Realm-level killing intent for you. Of course, you don’t need to give me anything extra in return. Consider it a gift from me. How about that?"
Hearing this, Su Jingzhen shook his head lightly.
He then took out another Demon General Realm spirit tool, though this one was of slightly lower quality, and handed it to Jin Zhongbao.
"I am indeed curious about this killing intent. If possible, I hope Fellow Daoist Jin can gather as much as you can, preferably Demon King-level. If that’s not possible, then forget it."
When dealing with merchants, it was best to use money whenever possible.
Su Jingzhen didn’t like owing favors.
Jin Zhongbao was momentarily stunned, then smiled and nodded.
He understood Su Jingzhen’s intentions and didn’t say much, simply storing the spirit tool.
"We’ll stay in Blood Demon City for a day or two. I’ll definitely get the killing intent you need."
After a pause, he added, "Of course, if you want to gather some yourself during this time, that’s fine too. Just like in the City of Chaos, there are always people here who like to bully newcomers. Since you’ve just arrived, you’re considered newcomers."
Hearing this, Su Jingzhen understood.
Soon, the group arrived at an inn that Jin Zhongbao had prepared in advance.
After settling in, Su Jingzhen and Mo Xuantian left the inn shortly after.
Although Su Jingzhen had decided to let Jin Zhongbao handle most things, he couldn’t rely entirely on others.
Noticing that Su Jingzhen and Mo Xuantian had left right after checking in, Jin Zhongbao was momentarily stunned.
He then looked out at the vast Blood Demon City.
"Perhaps I’ve brought a terrifying existence here. I just hope they don’t cause too much chaos in Blood Demon City. That attendant of his is even stronger than I imagined.
In fact, he might be a bit too strong. Even if he’s the recently famous figure from the Moluo Realm, he shouldn’t be this powerful, right?"
From the beginning, Jin Zhongbao had wondered about Su Jingzhen’s identity.
After all, as someone who frequently traveled between the Boundless Demon Realm and the Moluo Realm, he was well aware of the notable figures on both sides.
The name "Jingzhen" had naturally reached his ears.
Now, Jin Zhongbao and his group were even more curious about Su Jingzhen’s true identity.