Chapter 98: Of Course, the Host Must Jump Down to Get It
“You…”
Hei Mangās eyes went wide. His hand shook as he pointed at Feng Shi. “Itās actually you!”
His memory flashed back two years.
Hei Mang remembered the time he spent planting spiritual herbs in this person’s courtyard.
Those days of being enslaved!
That fear of being controlled by a whip!
Uwaaa…
The dignified Monster King had been bossed around by a mouse with a fat bottom and big front teeth!
Hei Mang hated him!
The look he gave Feng Shi held a few more hints of resentment.
“Good kid, today weāll settle all our new and old grudges together!” He let out a shout and was about to charge.
Feng Shiās expression didn’t change. He wasn’t panicked at all; he just stood there cradling his sword.
Sure enough, when he got right in front of him, Hei Mang stopped his movements, a conflicted look on his face.
Feng Shi spoke up at the right time: “Rest assured, Senior. Junior will definitely not speak of what happened before or what happened today. Truly.”
Hei Mang remembered that the person before him was Shen Songheās disciple and a young genius whose fame had resonated throughout the cultivation world over the past two years. He simply couldn’t bring himself to strike.
Hearing this, he stared dryly. “Only dead people don’t speak!”
His expression was fierce, but Feng Shi already knew he wouldn’t kill him.
So, he crinkled his eyes and cupped his hands. “Junior has no other meaning; I just want to make a deal with Senior.”
Hei Mang lowered his hands.
Just then, the cries of his two white wolf subordinates suddenly came from behind them.
Upon hearing the sound, Hei Mangās expression changed instantly. He turned around abruptly.
Behind a giant rock walked out a middle-aged man emitting black smoke.
He had small, triangular eyes and a small, pointed face. He looked sinister and mean. Beside him were two men whose necks were locked by demonic energy, hanging there.
They were precisely Hei Mangās two subordinates.
The moment Feng Shi sensed someone approaching, he had already hidden his form again.
“Yan Si! You sinister villain!” Looking at his two suffering tribesmen, Hei Mang clenched his fists. The spiritual energy erupting from his body caused the black sand to swirl.
The man called Yan Si gave a “hehe” laugh. “Hei Mang, are you still bluffing even now? Meeting me today means your life is at an end!”
As he spoke, he licked the corner of his lips, a look of greed on his face. “Iāve wanted to taste a Great Monsterās monster core for a long time. It just so happensāheheāthree of them delivered themselves to my door! This trip was worth it! Hahaha…”
Hei Mangās face turned pitch black, but hindered by his two subordinates, he didn’t dare to move easily.
Hearing these two names, Feng Shi only felt they were familiar.
After a long while, he finally remembered where he had heard them.
Yan Si, an elder of the Demon Race, and Yan Chengās father.
Hei Mang… if he remembered correctly… he should be… the King of the Monster Race?
[Ding! New character unlocked.]
[Name: Hei Mang.]
[Identity: Monster King.]
[Realm: Mid-stage Huashen.]
Feng Shi was surprised for a moment. He hadn’t expected that this monster, who looked a bit simple and not very smart, was actually a king.
Although the Monster Race was in decline, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse…
Recalling the rumors about Hei Mang in the cultivation world, Feng Shi suddenly had a new idea.
He asked Qingqing: “Is there any way to save those two white wolves? Make it mysterious; I won’t reveal myself.”
Using system items didn’t involve spiritual energy. Even if Yan Si wanted to retaliate later, he wouldn’t be able to find it on him.
Qingqing was moved to tears of gratitude that Feng Shi was willing to proactively buy mall items. It hurriedly recommended a few products.
Feng Shi looked at the one with the best sales.
[Item: Smoke Without Injury.]
[Details: Instantly teleports a target. An essential life-saving tool when death is imminent! Guarantees a 100% survival rate!]
[Purchase limit: 1 unit.]
Looking at the rave reviews in the comments section, Feng Shi thought it was a bit expensive but placed the order anyway.
He recited it twice in his heart.
Immediately, a large amount of choking white smoke surged all around.
[Ding! Targets locked and transferred. Effects will vanish in ten seconds.]
The two hostages had been rescued.
Ten seconds left?
A wicked smile appeared on Feng Shiās face.
He immediately pulled out Wucheng, locked onto Yan Siās figure in the smoke, and unleashed a barrage of mindless attacks.
“Ah!” Yan Si was blinded and cursed shrilly, “Who is it?! Come out! Don’t play tricks!”
Feng Shi increased the output.
For a moment, Yan Si even forgot to release his moves, only caring about holding his head and running around wildly.
Ten seconds later, Feng Shi hid his fame and achievements.
Everyone present was stunned.
With a swollen face and one twisted finger, Yan Si pointed at Hei Mang. “You shameless dog!”
Hei Mang was dazed for a moment. Then, with his hands on his waist, he didn’t explain. He laughed loudly, “How about it? Are you afraid? If you beg for mercy now, I might still let you off!”
Yan Si was currently alone. He thought Hei Mang had some powerful helper. Having lost his hostages to threaten him, he could only tuck his tail and leave first. Before leaving, he let out the harsh words every villain says: “You just wait!”
Once Yan Si had left, Feng Shi revealed himself.
Hei Mang scanned him up and down with a complex look. “That white smoke just nowāwas it your doing?”
Feng Shi admitted it without modesty: “It was me.”
Hei Mang pursed his lips. He didn’t want to owe this person a favor, but unfortunately, he already did. Thus, he could only ask with a stiff face, “That deal you mentioned just nowāwhat is it? Maybe I can consider it.”
Feng Shi cupped his hands and gave a generous smile. Glancing at the two outsiders nearby, in order to preserve Hei Mangās dignity, he switched to a transmission: “Just a small request.”
“I just hope Senior can still give me a ride, like you did just now.”
“What!?” Hei Mangās eyes widened, and he was about to get angry.
“Afterward, Junior will give Senior ten artifacts! Mid-grade!” Feng Shi stretched out his hand.
After hearing that, Hei Mangās voice indeed died down.
Rumors in the cultivation world said the Monster Race was incredibly poor. The Monster King worked his life away every day to earn spiritual stones and was a shameless boor who would beg others for artifacts.
Feng Shi found ten artifacts from the systemāfive defensive and five offensiveāand placed them before Hei Mang.
“Junior doesn’t intend to insult you; I truly have something I need help with. If we find any immortal artifacts along the way, Junior guarantees they will all belong to Senior. What do you think?”
Hei Mang clenched his fists. He was indeed tempted.
He thought that since he had long since lost all his face in the cultivation world anyway, he might as well take a few more artifacts.
Gritting his teeth, he looked up at Feng Shi. “Five first!”
Feng Shi: “…” He thought he would have to persuade him for a bit longer.
But this was just as well. “No problem.”
Having taken the artifacts, Hei Mang was all smiles.
Before setting off, Feng Shi proactively requested to ride the two white wolves, once again leaving face for Hei Mang. This caused Hei Mangās view of him to improve quite a bit.
The two white wolves knew Feng Shi was their savior and ran with even more effort.
Following the map provided by the system, Feng Shi headed straight for the Black Pool at the center of the Sanji Mountains.
With the help of Hei Mang and the others, it was twice the result with half the effort.
Along the way, the temperature rose higher and higher. They also encountered quite a few demon and monster beasts. Feng Shi directly spent points to exchange for items to deal with them.
He only had two goals for this trip.
One was to get the Huaihuan Grass, and the other was to get out alive.
Points were meant to save his life at times like this.
The Huaihuan Grass grew in the depths of the Black Pool. This pool was as hot as lava and extremely thick.
Feng Shi and the three monsters stood by the pool. All of them turned their heads and “vomited a rainbow” in unison.
“It stinks too much!”
Hei Mang gasped for breath and exclaimed.
Feng Shi pinched his nose, blocking out the fishy stench, but he still felt bouts of nausea.
“Qingqing, come out!”
“What kind of grass is this? Gag! Is this a place where fucking grass can grow?! Gag! The map couldn’t be wrong, could it!?”
Qingqing emerged: [Host, only medicinal herbs that ’emerge from the mud unstained’ are good ones… Gag!]
Feng Shi: “…”
“Fine. How do I get it?”
Qingqing forced a smile: [Well… of course, the Host must jump down to get it~]
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