Chapter 142: Transaction

  The normally peaceful North Yuan was disrupted by several shocking events. The appearance of the Demon Clan made many people who regarded the Demon Clan as heretics and evil spirits uneasy at heart.

  A low-ranking cultivator of the Human Tribe, who had been fleeing in defeat from the pursuit of the Ling Tribe, killed five Thunder Leopard Sky Knights. He then captured a prince of a kingdom, two princes and princesses of two great empires, as well as a renowned national teacher. While many people were shocked, even more were excited, and such a major event became the talk of the town, with Guo Fei's name spreading throughout the entire North Yuan.

  However, most masters think that Guo Fei will only be a fleeting presence, having offended so many powerful forces, the probability of him surviving is zero.

  Many masters are eagerly paying attention to the movements of the Wan Ku Mountain range. They have discovered that recently, there have been flashes of light flying over the mountain range from time to time, with clouds drifting by. These are high-level masters using their yuanqi to create clouds of various colors - white, blue, yellow, green, and red - which are floating about, turning the normally peaceful Wan Ku Mountain into a place of turmoil.

  The Wan Caves mountain range, with mountains connected to each other and caves linked together, has green waters flowing across it and dense forests covering it. The deep river valleys and towering strange rocks stand upright, making it a desolate place without any human habitation.

  It is said that the Wan Ku Mountain range has a hidden underground world inside its caves, stretching across the entire North Yuan continent. After the demon tribe was defeated, they retreated to the Wan Ku Mountains, and although the spiritual tribe joined forces with the human and demon tribes to destroy hundreds of miles of mountains and search for the demon tribe, they were unable to eradicate them completely.

  Wan Ku Shan, also known as Jiupan Mountain, is the designated location for international transactions to redeem people, as indicated by Guo Fei. The mountain has a dragon-like shape, with nine winding paths that twist and turn, reaching high into the clouds, with steep and treacherous terrain. The entire mountain is dotted with many caves, and whenever strong winds blow through, the caves on the mountain emit a mournful sound, like the howling of ghosts, making it a unique wonder.

  The sky was clear and cloudless, with the newly risen sun casting a million golden rays that covered the mountains and waters in a layer of gold. A red cloud suddenly floated up on the horizon and rushed towards Jiupan Mountain. Against the backdrop of the million red glows, it looked exceptionally free and dazzling.

  As they looked closer, they saw a person riding on a giant Flame Lion that was walking in mid-air. The Flame Lion's feet were shining with red light as it moved, and clouds of mist were forming beneath its feet, like a red cloud floating by. Its body was covered in fiery red fur that flowed without wind, emitting a fiery glow that seemed to dance like flames. Clearly, this demon beast had reached the level of a king, but was willing to serve as a mount for a person - clearly, this cultivator was no ordinary person.

  The monk had red hair and a red beard, and even the clothes he wore were a large red robe. In his hand, he held a fiery red feather fan, and with each wave, waves of heat burst forth.

  He came to the top of Jiupan Mountain, observed the terrain, and gently patted Yan Shi. Yan Shi's body flashed and fell on a small hill at the foot of Jiupan Mountain. On the left side of the small hill was a small lake with rippling waves.

  "Hahaha! Fire Robe Venerable, it seems that this time the Ming Empire's captured little brat has a very high status, even you, an old thing, have made a move." A loud laughter suddenly emerged from the lake, followed by a column of water shooting up into the sky. On top of the water column, a person and a beast sat upright.

  An old man riding a beast wore a light blue long gown, with white hair and a youthful face, three strands of long whiskers floating in front of his chest, carrying two swords on his back, having a somewhat immortal and elegant demeanor.

  "Xuan Shui Zun, treading on the green waves and capturing the dragon, with a carefree body roaming the world. It turns out that you have also come to this muddy water. It seems that the two girls of the Tang Empire are not ordinary people either. However, as a woman's appearance is deceiving, by the time you want to leave, who knows if she has already become pregnant with someone else's child? I'd rather not intervene."

  "Huo Pao, you old shameless thing, spewing filth from your mouth, insulting the younger generation, are you very capable?"

  "You, Xuan Shui! Last time your Tang Empire seized one of our spiritual mines, I haven't settled the score with you yet. Today, we'll settle this account!" Huo Pao's face turned red with rage, urging on the Flame Lion, swinging the Phoenix Feather Fire Fan, and charging towards Xuan Shui.

  "Elder, hold your hand!" At this moment, a green cow mooed and rushed up the hill. On the back of the green cow sat a middle-aged man, wearing a green robe, with a face as white as jade, very elegant.

  "Who are you?" Hu Pao shouted coldly.

  "This humble one is from the Iron Strength Kingdom, come to redeem my useless nephew. This humble one did not intentionally disturb the two seniors, but if you two take action, it will inevitably allow Guo Fei to take advantage of the situation!" The man bowed and saluted.

  "Hmph, a cultivator who can't even touch the fifth line of the threshold, yet doesn't know that the power of heaven and our endurance are like ants in our eyes. I can extinguish him with just one hand." Huo Pao said disdainfully.

  "Heh heh!" The guest in the green robe smiled ambiguously and remained silent.

  "Heh heh. I've long heard that Beihuang Iron Stand Country has a rising star, with the title of Green Robe. Today, upon seeing you, indeed you're not ordinary." Xuan Shui took a glance at Huo Pao and bowed to Qing Shan.

  "You're too kind, senior!" said the guest in the green robe with a bow.

  "Guo Fei, it's getting late, we've come to ransom the person as agreed, why haven't you shown up yet?" Huo Pao shouted angrily, looking at Jiupan Mountain.

  "The three seniors are indeed punctual. My young master has had his servants waiting here for a long time!" A loud and clear voice suddenly came from the stone cliff beside the mountain path of Jiupan Mountain, Hu Xiaoyue stood with a smile, and floated up onto a large rock.

  "A puny little fox, quickly get that rascal Guo Fei to come out and hand over the person, otherwise I'll make your soul fly away." Huo Pao furiously shouted.

  "Senior, it's fine if you insult me again, but insulting my master is a different story. You might regret it, and Zhu Tianlei might end up with no place to rest his bones." Hu Xiaoyue coldly shouted.

  "How dare you threaten me!" Huo Pao's face turned red with rage, and he was about to strike.

  "Uncle, saving Tian Lei is urgent!" At the foot of the mountain, Zhu Tianyu rode the Bawang Dragon and rushed up the road. After getting up, the Huo Long War Team rushed like flying, suddenly stopping at the foot of the hill, with very strict discipline.

  "Hmph!" Huo Pao heard Zhu Tianlei's words and sulkily fell silent.

  "Old Fire Robe, when people get old, they should listen more to the younger generation's words. Otherwise, it will lead to big trouble and won't be good for you when you go back. Who knows, Old Fire might even spank your butt! Hehe." Xuan Shui said indifferently.

  Huǒ Páo listened to Xuán Shuǐ's words, the muscles on his face twitched, but he didn't get angry, obviously showing great respect and fear for Lí Huǒ.

  "Senior, the last time I saw Princess Yi, it seemed that she had already become a concubine of Guo Fei's, what a pity! My younger brother Tian Lei has been secretly in love with Princess Yi for a long time, but unfortunately, they are not destined to be together!" Zhu Tianyu bowed his head towards Xuan Shui, looking very sincere.

  "Haha... The Ming Empire's Zhu family is indeed blessed with good fortune, giving birth to such a child. What more could they ask for!" Xuan Shui said with a smile, his eyes flashing with a hint of coldness.

  Huǒ páo yī kàn, bù lòu hén jì de cháo qián yī bù, jiāng zhū tiān yǔ dǎng zài le shēn hòu.

  Translation:

  Huo Pao took a look and stepped forward quietly, blocking Zhu Tianyu behind him.

  "Have you guys discussed it well? Who's going to rescue whom in the end?" Hu Xiaoyue stood on the stone cliff, shouting coquettishly.

  "My nephew is ignorant, I hope you will return it to us, this is the ransom!" The guest in the green shirt waved his hand and a stream of light flashed by, throwing a ring at Hu Xiaoyue.

  Hu Xiaoyue stretched out one hand, took it over, and with a mental glance, checked it briefly, nodded slightly, and casually tossed it into the stone pit at her feet. Then, with a wave of her hand, someone suddenly appeared beside her - none other than the young prince of Tieliguo.