prynovel Chapter 20 Immortal King's Disciple
Chapter 20 Immortal King's Disciple
During the days spent inside the formation, Xiaoman was like a little chatterbox who had been turned on, pestering Lu Heng with questions from morning till night without ever stopping.
Those who cultivate themselves value tranquility above all else, but with her meddling, Lu Heng couldn't even meditate peacefully, let alone cultivate in peace. He felt his head buzzing even when silently reciting the Mind-Clearing Mantra.
The only two things that can shut her up are snacks and sleep.
Ding!
A long-lost mechanical notification sound exploded in my mind.
"Host detected that you are about to arrive at the Black Market of Sin. Please kill a scoundrel with a karmic debt of at least 30 million within 24 hours. Upon completion of the mission, you will receive a top-grade Yellow-rank Immortal Technique (Heavenly Thunder Explosion)."
A glint of light suddenly flashed in Lu Heng's eyes, and he instantly became alert.
Finally, a mission has arrived!
Now, only 400 million merit points remain. Including the 200 million that have already been used, there are still 9.4 billion merit points short of the 10 billion required to exchange for "physical sainthood".
He was just wondering where to make another big profit, and this task came at the perfect time.
Ding!
The system seemed to have read his thoughts, and coldly added: "Friendly reminder, host, please be mindful of your abilities."
Lu Heng understood the unspoken meaning: they were afraid that he would be blinded by the merit and immediately go to fight the one with the most serious karmic debt, thus needlessly losing his life.
Lu Heng thought to himself, somewhat annoyed, "I don't need you to remind me. I've lived these ten thousand years for nothing, and I'm not that reckless in my actions."
But what about Xiaoman?
This girl has low cultivation and is hiding something that can't be brought to light. Taking her around the black market is like carrying a bundle of firewood into a fire pit.
Lu Heng frowned, a sense of irritation rising in his heart.
This is why he dislikes having people around him on his spiritual journey.
Having too many concerns and having to calculate every step distracts you and hinders your actions.
This is really a headache.
"Big brother, why are you staring at me?" Xiaoman looked up, blinking her bright eyes, not understanding why Lu Heng was frowning and staring at her.
Lu Heng snapped out of his reverie and said seriously, "I have things to do today. Once we get to the transit city, we'll find an inn first. You stay in your room and don't go anywhere. Understand?"
The voice wasn't loud, but the tone carried an undeniable seriousness.
Xiaoman, however, was completely unaffected by his seriousness. Instead, she clutched her stomach and asked pitifully, "Will you buy me something delicious?"
Looking into her expectant eyes, Lu Heng's earlier frustration vanished completely, leaving only helplessness and resignation.
"Buy, buy, buy, all you can eat!"
He sighed resignedly.
"Big brother, you're actually a really nice person, I like you more and more." Xiaoman's eyes crinkled into crescents as she suddenly hugged his arm, closed her eyes, and rubbed her cheek against his sleeve, displaying a clear sense of dependence: "How about I become your wife when I grow up?"
Lu Heng's skin instantly broke out in goosebumps, his face full of resistance.
He reached out to push her head, but didn't dare to use real force. He could only get up and struggle a few times before he could finally get rid of her completely.
What kind of international joke is this? A wife?
If that thing inside you were to fully awaken, it would probably be the first thing to drain all the blood and energy from my body.
The magic array descended rapidly and finally landed steadily on a magnificent teleportation platform.
A strong sense of liveliness immediately comes into view.
Xiaoman grabbed Lu Heng's hand and ran outside, like a wild animal released from its cage, eager to go shopping.
The streets were crowded with vendors of all kinds, their cries rising and falling, the crowds bustling about, and the air filled with the sweet fragrance of spiritual fruits and the burnt smell of inferior pills.
Beneath this noisy surface, Lu Heng keenly sensed something unusual and eerie.
Apart from the food vendor, almost all the other vendors at the stalls wore masks.
Lu Heng activated his Eye of Merit without making a sound, scanning the area as he walked.
The vast majority of people have millions of karmic debts hanging over their heads, with dark red and almost black evil energy swirling around them like a thick fog. Occasionally, one or two people can be seen with these debts climbing to tens of millions.
However, the target of exceeding 30 million has not yet been achieved.
Xiaoman was completely unaware of all this, eating her way from one end of the street to the other.
When he reached the entrance of the inn, he was still clutching three paper packets in his hand and his mouth was stuffed full.
Lu Heng had promised to buy it for her, so he had no intention of going back on his word.
This seemingly ordinary inn costs a thousand ordinary spirit stones a day, which is ten times more expensive than in the mortal realm. The prices are simply outrageously high.
Fortunately, the family's wealth is there, and as long as they don't recklessly buy those exorbitantly priced magic treasures, their spirit stone reserves are more than enough.
As Lu Heng stepped onto the stairs, he began to make plans in his mind.
The best way to find suitable prey within 24 hours is to go to the busiest and most conspicuous places.
A flash of light appeared between his fingers, and a top-grade spirit stone emerged, which he casually tossed to the waiter behind him.
"Take me to the auction house later."
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He caught it quickly and swiftly, then stuffed the spirit stone into his pocket with lightning speed, glancing nervously left and right, afraid that the shopkeeper would see it and confiscate it.
Once he was sure no one was watching, his face immediately plastered with an extremely obsequious smile: "Sir, you are so generous! I'll take you there in a moment, and tonight, this young lady will be served our finest cuisine, free of charge—I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"
The three entered room 606. The waiter tactfully withdrew from the room, quietly closed the door, and went downstairs to wait patiently.
Lu Heng glanced around at the restrictive runes in the room, confirming that no one had tampered with them for the time being. He then turned to Xiao Man and said, "Remember what I said, don't wander off."
He solemnly reminded her again, while gently stroking his storage ring. Two streams of light flew out and landed in his palm: a communication talisman and a jade pendant for self-defense.
He handed the two items to Xiaoman, his expression more serious than ever before: "Take these carefully, and keep them with you at all times. Never let them out of your sight. If you encounter any trouble during this time, immediately notify me using a communication talisman. Do not hesitate or act recklessly, do you understand?"
Xiaoman stopped smiling, solemnly accepted the gift with both hands, and nodded earnestly: "Big brother, don't worry, I will stay here obediently and wait for you to come back. I will never cause you any trouble."
She paused, then raised her little face and gave a sweet smile: "I promise."
Lu Heng was slightly taken aback, then a faint smile appeared on his lips.
He reached out and gently rubbed her head, then turned and left the room without saying anything more.
Led by the waiter, Lu Heng passed through several heavily guarded streets and alleys, finally arriving in front of a magnificent building.
The auction house entrance was carved from a single piece of obsidian, with a dark gold plaque hanging above the lintel.
"Ten Thousand Immortals Auction"
Even though it was still early, the entrance was already bustling with carriages and horses. The people coming and going were dressed in fine clothes and had an extraordinary air about them. Occasionally, one could sense several unfathomable divine thoughts sweeping over the crowd.
On the way here, the waiter chattered on and on, the most important thing being that this auction was different from the usual ones. Several wealthy and powerful young men from nearby star regions had come all the way here, not for anything else, but to witness the true face of the Immortal King's personal disciple.
Mu Bingxin.
Lu Heng silently repeated the name in his mind, his expression unchanged, but a deep meaning appeared in his eyes.
He stood with his hands behind his back in front of the auction house entrance, his Eye of Merit still in operation, consuming no energy at all. He stepped inside, a barely perceptible smile curving his lips.
"So many big fish."