PDLP Chapter 117 [Peaceful Deal], The Potential of [Dual Objectives]
Chapter 117 [Peaceful Deal], The Potential of [Dual Objectives]
Upon seeing this, Chen Xu realized that the five guards' auras were connected.
It is clear that he has practiced some kind of special technique.
If the five of them joined forces, although they could not defeat a Core Formation cultivator, they were not someone that an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator could contend with.
Despite the attack by the five men, Chen Xu showed no fear.
He snorted coldly and directly unleashed the Thousand Swords Technique, condensing nearly a thousand sword shadows to form a sword formation, fighting against five opponents alone.
The guard captain grinned maliciously.
"Young man, although you have many sword formations, they must have consumed a lot of energy."
"Let's see how long you can hold out! Today I'll make you die here with regret!"
However, as the battle continued, the situation on the field quietly changed.
At the beginning, Chen Xu was at a disadvantage.
Although his sword formation was suppressed, his attack speed continued to increase.
The sword shadows moved faster and faster, forcing the five people to devote more attention to defending themselves.
At this moment, the five guards' expressions turned serious, realizing that something was wrong.
This junior's attacks are becoming increasingly rapid, and even his injuries have healed; it's truly bizarre.
Taking advantage of the increased sword speed and gaining the upper hand, Chen Xu suddenly spoke:
"Fellow Daoists, I am only on my way to Yunzhou and have no intention of making a mortal enemy of Moyun Valley."
"If you are allowed to pass now, I will give each of you three thousand low-grade spirit stones, plus a bottle of second-tier pills as a token of my gratitude."
"I have traveled here stealthily. This matter is known only to Heaven, Earth, you, and me. I will not reveal a single detail. What do you all think?"
The five guards' spiritual energy surged, forming a barrier of spiritual light that blocked most of the sword shadows.
They looked at each other, battling the fierce sword shadows.
"Three thousand spirit stones and a bottle of second-tier pills per person! What a generous offer!"
A guard's voice carried barely suppressed excitement.
Chen Xu offered generous terms, allowing them not only to avoid facing such a formidable enemy but also to receive a substantial gift for free, which naturally tempted them.
"This boy is troublesome; his sword formation is unpredictable, and a prolonged battle would be disadvantageous. If he is truly sincere..."
"Let him pass, in case the Valley Master finds out..."
"There are only a few of us here. If he doesn't say anything, and we don't say anything, who will know? It's a windfall; why wouldn't we take it?"
The lead guard secretly transmitted his voice, his tone resolute.
Their "secret" telepathic communication is no different from speaking aloud.
In fact, Chen Xu also wanted to kill these five people, but he was afraid that if they sent a message to the sect leader of Moyun Valley, it would be troublesome.
Instead of fighting and killing, why not try to bribe these people?
Knowing that the five people were wavering, Chen Xu slowed his attack and said loudly:
"Fellow Daoists, what are your thoughts?"
Taking advantage of a lull in the attack, the leading cultivator abruptly parried several cunning sword shadows, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice:
"Very well! Fellow Daoist, you are straightforward. We are not fools either! Please withdraw your sword formation and leave us with tolls!"
Chen Xu's gaze swept over the five people: "Fine. But if anyone can't control themselves, don't blame me for being merciless!"
With a thought, the countless sword shadows suddenly stopped, hovering densely behind him, conveying a strong warning.
After sensing that the attack speed bonus from [Ghost Rope's Berserker Blade] had disappeared, Chen Xu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He flipped his hand and took out five empty storage bags in front of the five people.
Put three thousand low-grade spirit stones and a pill bottle into each bag.
"Deal complete, everyone get ready!" Chen Xu shouted in a low voice and suddenly flung it away.
The five storage bags transformed into five streaks of light and flew towards the side of the pass.
The five people's eyes were instantly drawn to the storage bag that flew away.
After only a moment's hesitation, the leading cultivator roared, "Split up and take them!"
The five people almost simultaneously withdrew their defenses and chased after the direction in which the storage bag had been shot without hesitation.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Chen Xu pushed his Shadow Step and Cloud Mountain Step to their limits and broke through the pass.
……
After leaving Qishan, a very open plain came into view.
On the edge of the plain, there were mostly minor demons in the Qi Refining stage, who scattered in terror the moment Chen Xu landed.
Chen Xu glanced back at the towering Qishan Pass, and his heart finally relaxed completely.
"Finally, we've arrived in Yunzhou..." Chen Xu thought with a sense of emotion.
This successful passage proves the old saying true...
The world of cultivation isn't all about fighting and killing; there are also human relationships and complexities...
He found a low, sheltered embankment, and after confirming that the surroundings were safe, he reached out and took out a card.
[Peaceful Trade]: Consumable. Using this item will force the initiation of a trade.
If a deal can be reached during negotiations that satisfies the target, the transaction will be completed.
If negotiations fail, the deal will be cancelled.
(Note: Transactions made using this item are not subject to the scope of the "dual purpose" clause.)
This card was the one Chen Xu obtained after making a deal with the five guards.
Originally, my gain from the transaction was to pass through the checkpoint peacefully.
After doubling down through the "dual purpose," it turned out to be adding another trump card to his deck.
It seems the Hextech rune "Dual Purpose" still has a lot of potential waiting to be explored...
After putting the cards back into his storage space, Chen Xu took out the Beast Taming Ring.
A flash of red light appeared, and the sleeping rat Changsheng was released and lay on the ground.
Her body rose and fell gently with her breathing; she was sleeping soundly.
"Chang Sheng, wake up..." Chen Xu squatted down and gently poked the furry head of the rat Chang Sheng with his finger.
"Squeak...squeak?" (Boss? Where am I?)
Shu Changsheng groggily opened his eyes, lazily stretched, and looked at Chen Xu with a blank expression.
Seeing its completely unsuspecting appearance, Chen Xu frowned slightly, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes:
"It seems I've let Changsheng and Xiaojin live too comfortably; they're completely unprepared. This won't do..."
"We need to find an opportunity to give them some experience..."
Suppressing his thoughts, Chen Xu asked, "Chang Sheng, try to memorize the spatial coordinates of this place?"
Upon hearing the command, the rat Changsheng immediately perked up.
It raised its head, its small nose twitched towards the void, and raised its two front paws, pawing at the air in front of it.
The space was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, with tiny ripples spreading out from the center of the rat, Changsheng.
A moment later, the ripples disappeared.
"Squeak!" (Boss, all done!)
The rat's voice transmission carried a hint of smugness, but it quickly turned somewhat dejected as it added:
"Squeak...squeak!"
(However, this place feels so far away, I feel completely drained...)
Seeing that Shu Changsheng looked exhausted, Chen Xu took out a second-tier recovery pill and tossed it to him.
After the rat had finished refining and recovered, Chen Xu put it back into the Beast Taming Ring.
Now we have the coordinates recorded by the rat Changsheng.
From now on, Chen Xu can travel between the border of Nanjiang and Yunzhou at any time via the [Void Rat Path]...
This isn't a no-go, it's a recommendation for the treasure book "The Path to Immortality: Starting with Hextech Runes":