(4000) Bluffing, Keep Bluffing!

2024-07-18

Chapter 375 (4000) Deception, and more deception!

As the Sword Qi swept across, the Nine Provinces Divine Beggar frowned and looked up at the sky.

A man in a white robe stood in mid-air, appearing to be around forty years old. He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and his brows exuded a chilling sword intent. He was nodding slightly, looking down at him from his high position.

"Zuo Taixuan!" the Divine Beggar god exclaimed, calling out the newcomer's name. "You sensed that aura too?"

The Sword Saint slowly descended. "I came here only to look after the benefactor of the Sword Saint Sect."

The Divine Beggar raised an eyebrow. "With your temper, it's not easy for you to find a benefactor..." As he spoke, he looked at Luo Jun, who was meditating and recuperating in a blue mechanical statue not far away. "This kid is quite capable, but as for him being able to do you a favor, this Old Beggar doesn't believe it at all."

Whether you believe it or not is none of my business.

The Sword Saint stood with his hands behind his back, protecting Luo Jun behind him. He looked at Divine Beggar through the crack in the ground. His aura was so strong that it was almost invisible to the naked eye. But no one doubted that if the Old Beggar dared to take a step forward, he would face the most fierce Sword Qi in the world!

"Looks like you've got this kid figured out." The Divine Beggar shook his head. "Forget it, a fight between us here wouldn't benefit either of us... But I hope you understand, the aura this kid has revealed isn't just for you and me; the other Ascended Feather Transformation won't let him go either. Are you sure you can handle it?"

"No need for the Divine Beggar to trouble himself." The Sword Saint waved his hand, gesturing for the beggar to leave. The Divine Beggar bowed and turned to leave.

After seeing off the Nine Provinces Divine Beggar, Zuo Taixuan turned around and saw Luo Jun still meditating and recuperating.

When he escaped the Divine Beggar's control, he struggled to break free despite being injured. Not only were his joints dislocated, but the skin and flesh of his entire shoulder were torn open, revealing the white bone, which was truly frightening.

Although the injury was severe, it was still just a superficial wound, and with the treatment from the Water Healing Construct, it was already mostly healed.

For Luo Jun, this was an unexpectedly good result. His original plan was that if the Old Beggar was really unreasonable, he would have to be ruthless and risk losing an arm to escape. Anyway, with the dice, he would always have a way to respond.

These are only minor injuries, and he has almost fully recovered thanks to the Water Healing Construct. What's even more valuable is that, during the time it took for the Sword Saint and the Divine Beggar to confront each other, the energy of the Dragon Core within his body has been almost completely channeled out.

All things considered, digesting the Dragon Core should only take a few minutes at most, but he never expected that in such a short time, it would attract two Feather Transformation. He finally saw the true face of this long-renowned sword saint!

Just as rumored, he was handsome and dashing with an extraordinary air. However, his sharp gaze still made Luo Jun wary.

He claims to have come to look after his benefactor? It's true he's done the Sword Saint Sect a favor, but how would the Sword Saint know his benefactor was here? He must have been drawn here by the Breath of Divinity...

"You don't need to be afraid." Zuo Taixuan saw his worry and snorted coldly, "I was indeed attracted by that aura, but since you have taken care of my disciple, I naturally won't make things difficult for you."

"I've helped you out of that predicament today, which is my way of repaying your kindness to the Sword Saint Sect. You may leave now, but next time we meet, I'll naturally want to get to the bottom of your mysterious aura."

Good heavens, Luo Jun thought this dignified Sword Saint would at least put on a cool and aloof act, saying something about not caring about auras or anything... but he didn't expect him to be so blunt...

Are all these Ascension Expert really this realistic?

"This junior is grateful to the Sword Saint for saving my life." Luo Jun pondered, "But is your decision to let me go this time just for show?"

As he said this, Luo Jun mobilized the vital energy he had just gathered within his body, preparing to react immediately should the Sword Saint turn hostile...

Although he is definitely no match for Luo Jun, who has now completed the absorption of the Dragon Core, he has not only restored the circulation of his vital energy but also improved his strength to a certain extent. Even if he cannot defeat him, he should be able to put up a fight.

"What do you mean by that?" The Sword Saint frowned slightly. He was naturally proud and a man of his word, and he couldn't stand it when others questioned his promises.

"Whether it's that Divine Beggar or you, Senior, you are both Ascension Expert who have ascended to immortality. It would be easy for you to lock down a mortal like me. You let me go the first time, and then the Divine Beggar blocks me again the next day. Wouldn't all your efforts be in vain?"

As he spoke, Luo Jun spread his hands. "Besides, the Divine Beggar doesn't know my background, but you, sir, know it all. Why would we need to 'chance' meet me? Just come to the Hundred Rivers Sect to find me. Even if I can run away, I can't escape..."

Since the Sword Saint could recognize him, he must have heard his disciple's introduction at Shazigou. Such Ascension Expert is sharp-eyed and perceptive; it's normal for him to notice that the Sword Saint had interacted with his disciple and ask a few questions, so he naturally knew the Sword Saint's background.

The Sword Saint frowned slightly. "Then what do you mean?"

Luo Jun smiled slightly, "Sword Saint saved my life today, and I am extremely grateful. As for the power above the Feather Transformation Realm that you are interested in, I have indeed exhausted it and cannot produce it."

"But just because I can't produce it doesn't mean my Master can't." Luo Jun changed the subject. "You're different from that Old Beggar. Let's be frank. Although I'm a disciple of the Hundred Rivers Sect, my skills don't come from the Hundred Rivers Sect. In particular, the aura you sensed wasn't from the Hundred Rivers Sect either. It was passed down to me by the Master I apprenticed with outside the sect."

"As you know, according to the rules of the martial arts world, a disciple cannot serve two Master. My Master and I met by fortuitous opportunity. After he taught me martial arts and Law Treasure, he traveled all over the world and disappeared without a trace."

"If you were to ask me what this teacher's name is, or what his background is, I wouldn't know either. I usually just address him as 'teacher.' To be honest, before I brought it out today, I had no idea that the Law Treasure my Master passed down to me was so powerful. Not only could it slay a dragon, but it could also attract the attention of all the great gods Feather Transformation..."

At this point, the Sword Saint waved his hand. "You can rest assured about that. Although your aura is of extremely high rank, its intensity is not high. The Divine Beggar and I were only able to sense it because we happened to be nearby. Other Feather Transformation shouldn't be able to detect it, but..."

Having said that, the Sword Saint glanced in the direction the Old Beggar had left, but ultimately said nothing more.

"That's good..." Luo Jun breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "My Master travels all over the world, and he's rarely seen. I have no way to contact him, but we have an agreement to meet at the top of Qilin Mountain every year on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month."

Qilin Mountain is a famous mountain in northern Central Plains, known for its steepness. Its peak soars into the clouds, but at the highest point there is a recessed platform with a strange rock in the middle. It is said to have come from outer space a thousand years ago. The rock is extremely hard and as big as a Qilin, hence the name of the mountain.

Luo Jun fabricated this date for two reasons: first, the ninth day of the ninth lunar month had just passed, giving him a year to buffer; second, this date was before the decisive battle between the Sword Saint and the Heaven's Gate Sect Master, and after the birthday of the Medicine King Valley Master.

During this period, in the eyes of the Sword Saint Sect, Luo Jun had completed his transformation from being severely injured to mastering divine skills. At this point, it was perfectly appropriate to fabricate a mysterious teacher to appear and guide him.

Of course, Luo Jun didn't explicitly say any of this; the Sword Saint had to figure it out himself.

The Sword Saint nodded upon hearing this, clearly agreeing with the explanation. He then looked at Luo Jun, his eyes flashing like lightning.

"Telling me this information, aren't you afraid I'll cause trouble for your teacher on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month next year?"

Hearing his question, Luo Jun pondered for a moment, then chuckled, "Senior Sword Senior, I admit your swordsmanship is unparalleled, unmatched in the world. But I have even more confidence in my Master's abilities; who knows who will cause trouble then!" "In that case," the Sword Saint asked, "Why didn't you just tell the Nine Provinces Divine Beggar about this?" "That Old Beggar, though ruthless, at least had some sense of reason. If you had told him, you might have been able to escape."

Luo Jun thought to himself, "Didn't I just make up this excuse?" But he put on a disdainful expression. "I have a naturally bad temper. That Old Beggar threatened me, so I just wouldn't tell him! Senior Sword Senior helped me out of a predicament and acted with integrity, so naturally I wouldn't dare to hide it from him."

Luo Jun's subtle flattery pleased Zuo Taixuan greatly. As a renowned Martial Fanatic, he was certainly curious about the Mysterious Power, but what he cared about even more was the almost invincible Master that Luo Jun spoke of.

Come to think of it, if someone can produce a treasure of this caliber, they must at least be a Ascension Expert. Moreover, Zuo Taixuan had never even heard of such a person before. Such an opponent is truly something to look forward to!

"Very well!" The Sword Saint looked at Luo Jun, his eyes filled with excitement for the upcoming challenge. "I can guarantee that the Old Beggar won't come looking for you within three days. As for whether you'll encounter him after three days, that depends on fate. As for your mysterious Master, I will go to the Qilin Mountain a year from now to experience his skills firsthand!"

It worked!

Luo Jun was excited. Before telling Zuo Taixuan this story, he had used the Fate Peering Glasses to check the success rate of the event. The first time, the difficulty was 58 points, which was not very reliable. So he changed his wording and added many elements that the Sword Saint would be interested in. The second time, the difficulty was 35 points!

Without the help of dice, getting 35 points is almost a two-thirds chance of success, not very reliable, but worth a try!

While inwardly cheering, Luo Jun showed gratitude and cupped his hands in thanks to Zuo Taixuan: "Sword Saint Senior is indeed noble and righteous. Such magnanimity truly deserves to be called the best in the world!"

The phrase "Number One Under Heaven" had an extraordinary impact on the Sword Saint.

"Don't flatter me!" the Sword Saint sneered, but a faint smile played on his lips. "Remember, I can only protect you for three days! After three days, whether you can evade the Old Beggar's search will depend on your own fate!"

After saying that, Zuo Taixuan's figure flashed and disappeared. His speed was so fast that even Luo Jun only saw a Blur afterimage.

So this is Feather Transformation... It's a completely different world from the Peak...

After receiving the Sword Saint's promise, Luo Jun immediately packed his things. After thinking for a moment, he also cut out the Dragon Gall from the dragon's corpse, tore off a piece of dragon skin to wrap it, and carried it all the way back to Eight Paths Market.

The Eight Paths Market, still shaken by the strange celestial phenomenon that had occurred not long ago.

When masters clash, the speed is extremely fast. From the dark clouds filling the sky to Luo Jun luring Li Mazi away, and then to Tu Long and the Divine Beggar Sword Saint arriving, it all took only half an hour. For the residents of the town, it felt like it had just happened.

Upon seeing Luo Jun return, the Hundred Herbs Merchant Guild and the Jueyan Tribe all gathered around him.

"Young Hero Lin, you're back?" Lu Youcai from the Chamber of Commerce breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Luo Jun, while the Jueyan Tribe girl beside him was more concerned about the threat of the evil dragon. "Where's Li Mazi?"

Luo Jun shook the dragon skin off his shoulder, revealing a still-wet Dragon Gall.

"This is Li Mazi's gall bladder, which transformed into a dragon. This gall bladder should be even more potent than Dragon Gall bladder, right?"

These words shocked everyone present.

"Dragon Gall?!" The Jueyan Tribe girl stared blankly at Luo Jun: "You killed Li Mazi?"

Luo Jun nodded. "If that old monster wants to eat me, then we'll just have to fight to the You Die, I Live."

Upon the Jueyan Tribe girl's eyes widened, her mouth slowly opened wide, and then she uttered a long exclamation:

"*&*&@#%%￥￥*@&!!!"

Okay, I couldn't understand a single syllable from Luo Jun, but judging from his tone, there should be several exclamation marks at the end...

"By the gods above, the crisis our tribe has prepared for for generations has been resolved..." The girl's eyes welled with tears, and the Jueyan Tribe behind her trembled with excitement. Then, they knelt down before Luo Jun with a thud. "Thank you, Warrior! You are our tribe's hero, our savior, our..."

"Alright, alright..." Luo Jun quickly interrupted their flattery, turning to Lu Youcai: "Time is of the essence, please do two things for me immediately."

Having witnessed Luo Jun's current abilities, Lu Youcai dared not hesitate. "Young Hero Lin, please give your orders. As long as our Chamber of Commerce can handle it!"

"First, give me 50,000 taels of silver notes, redeemable at the Gathering Treasure Pavilion..."

"No problem!" Lu Youcai nodded. Although the Ginseng King hadn't been sold yet, the Money Merchants Association had already made preparations.

Luo Jun nodded. "Secondly, keep this Dragon Gall safe. When Xu Bo returns, please ask him to deliver it to the Sword Saint Sect as a token of respect to the Sword Saint."

Lu Youcai's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "Young Hero Lin, you also have a connection with the Sword Saint?"

"It was just handed over..." Luo Jun waved his hand. "Just do as I say, and when you get there, say it was a gift from Duan Feibai's friend."

Although Luo Jun had managed to persuade Zuo Taixuan to do him a great favor, he was still aware of the situation. The old man had been flattered and become somewhat arrogant. Once he came to his senses, he might not be able to see through Luo Jun's tricks. While such a powerful figure might not Regret, offending him was never a good thing.

Luo Jun noticed that when Zuo Taixuan was talking to him, he glanced at the huge dragon corpse a few times, intentionally or unintentionally. Since Dragon Gall is spirit medicine that can enhance one's power, the sword saint must also be very interested in it. However, due to his status, he did not dissect the corpse to extract the gall on the spot. Since that was the case, Luo Jun decided to do it for him.

As the saying goes, "He who takes a bribe is bound to be grateful," and "He who eats a meal is bound to be grateful." I've delivered such a generous gift to his doorstep; surely the Sword Saint won't hold my little scheme against me?

As for himself, time was of the essence, so after taking the money, he immediately headed to Ganzhou City.

Three days... In three days, I won't even be in this world anymore. Where will I find that Old Beggar then?

(End of this chapter)