A Helpless Deal
See this scene.
Although Cheng Buzheng wait for the two to kneel down. Instead, he reached out and used an invisible force to help them up. He wasn't that shameless; Golden Core True Person was still watching!
Then, he smiled and said:
"There's no need for that; it's my duty as the garrison commander."
Then Cheng Buzheng, with a look of guilt on his face, continued:
"If it had been discovered earlier, things wouldn't have come to this..."
As he finished speaking, he couldn't help but sigh softly, as if he were regretting something.
certainly.
Cheng Buzheng knew very well that although Tong Lei appeared very grateful on the surface, he was certain that the other party was only being insincere.
Otherwise, how could he have brought Golden Core True Person here to forcibly acquire the Thunder-Scaled Lion's Inner Core from his 'great benefactor'?
If Tong Lei truly desires this Inner Core, he should at least pay a visit first to demonstrate his sincerity.
But Tong Lei didn't do that; he directly brought his backer!
This clearly shows that the other party is a cold-hearted person, as well as a cautious individual.
As for the granddaughter of the Golden Core True Person, Cheng Buzheng felt nothing other than that she was foolish.
He didn't remind this extraordinary female cultivator; from the infatuated look in her eyes, he knew it was all in vain.
Cheng Buzheng felt that the white-haired, youthful-looking Golden Core True Person in front of him should be able to sense the other party's temperament, as for why he didn't stop him.
I am afraid.
Relying on his Golden Core Stage strength, he was confident that he could protect his granddaughter for life, or perhaps he also had the idea of having a great-grandson with outstanding talent by taking advantage of the Thunder Spirit Root.
Only these few reasons would lead Golden Core True Person to attempt to stop it.
As for which part of his mind Golden Core True Person held more weight, he had no idea!
Just then...
The white-haired old man glanced at Cheng Buzheng and said:
"I will not bully the weak; how about I exchange this bottle of pills for the Inner Core of the Thunder-Scaled Lion?"
As he spoke, the old man took out a bottle of pills.
See here.
Cheng Buzheng knew that this bottle of Spirit Pill was also a pill for improving the mana of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and its value was much higher than that of an Inner Core.
It was precisely because he was the guardian cultivator of Xuanli City that the other party dared not force him without authorization; the Immortal Alliance's prohibitions were not something to be taken lightly!
otherwise.
How could he possibly take a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment from an inland sect seriously?
Even if the other party's ancestor is a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, this is still the case, unless the ancestor is here.
Although most of the cultivators guarding the small town had no background.
But having spent many years in the world of cultivation, he still remained sufficiently cautious.
Before coming, he had investigated the background of the cultivator guarding Xuanli City.
That's why he dared to readily agree to Tong Lei's request.
See here.
Cheng Buzheng also knew that this was a gesture of respect from his senior, and one should not be ungrateful, especially in the world of cultivation, where he was facing a high-level cultivator.
Although the other party dared not make a move in Xuanli City, violating the Immortal Alliance's prohibition.
But in the vast, Endless Sea, the number of cultivators who perished is undoubtedly enormous.
If you refuse the call at this point!
If this Golden Core True Person holds a grudge, there might be one more corpse in this vast, Endless Sea when we go out in the future.
As for the seniors being broad-minded and fond of giving guidance to juniors, those are just polite words; take them with a grain of salt!
Don't be fooled by the old man with white hair and a youthful face; despite his smiling appearance, his hands are definitely stained with blood as he has cultivated to this point.
Moreover, Cheng Buzheng not want to be buried in the Endless Sea, and he dared not test human nature, much less test the breadth of a Golden Core cultivator's mind.
Therefore, he said from the bottom of his heart:
"Thank you for your kindness, senior. I would be honored!"
"Junior, I'll fetch it right away."
After speaking, Cheng Buzheng bowed.
Upon hearing this...
The white-haired old man was not surprised and calmly nodded.
Immediately, Cheng Buzheng transformed into a streak of light and flew towards the forbidden area.
See here.
Tong Lei bowed to True Person Ji and said:
"Thank you, Grandpa!"
The True Person Ji said with profound meaning:
"As long as you and Xiao Xia can be together happily, that's all that matters!"
Upon hearing this, Tong Lei's heart skipped a beat. He knew there was a warning in the True Person's words, and although he didn't know where the man had seen through his ruse, he quickly replied:
"Yes, I will definitely treat Xiao Xia well!"
Tong Lei underestimated Golden Core cultivators. Which Golden Core cultivator wasn't a cunning and scheming person? They had seen far too much deceit and treachery. How could he not know Tong Lei's little tricks?
But True Person Ji said with a kind smile, "That's good!"
"Xiao Xia didn't even take the Foundation Establishment Foundation Establishment that I gave her, so that she could reach the Foundation Establishment Realm with you."
"You mustn't let Xiao Xia down!"
"Originally, she wanted to give you all the Foundation Establishment, but I stopped her. Don't blame Xiao Xia!"
"If you have someone to blame, blame me!"
Tong Lei lowered his head and said:
"I have absolutely no such thought!"
"I already knew how Xiao Xia felt, how could I blame her!"
Grandpa, you're overthinking it!
The True Person Ji nodded and smiled:
"That's good."
Ji Qingxia, somewhat shyly, tugged at the old man's sleeve and said:
"Grandpa, Tong Lang treats me very well!"
Her imposing figure, coupled with her shy demeanor, was quite an eyesore, but the white-haired old man squinted his eyes in apparent enjoyment.
Then, the True Person Ji looked at his granddaughter with a smile and said:
"Well!"
A short while later.
A streak of light flashed across the sky above Xuanli City, then paused and stopped in front of the white-haired old man.
Cheng Buzheng respectfully handed over a Jade Box.
The white-haired old man took the Jade Box Jade Box, glanced at it briefly, and then tossed it to Tong Lei. He then took out the bottle of pills and tossed it to Cheng Buzheng, calmly saying:
"Thank you very much, young friend!"
Cheng Buzheng quickly replied:
"You flatter me, senior!"
His obsequious and flattered demeanor perfectly captured the attitude of a low-level cultivator towards a high-level cultivator.
Taking this opportunity, Tong Lei also sold all of the Tong Family's assets to the Spirit Source Academy.
With the Golden Core True Person watching from the side, Hu Niu dared not lower the price, and his original plan to take a bite out of the fat meat was thus extinguished.
After everything was settled.
The white-haired old man glanced at him indifferently and said:
"Young friend, may we meet again someday!"
Immediately.
After the three boarded the Cyan Flying Boat, they transformed into a streak of cyan light and disappeared into the sky above Xuanli City.
Cheng Buzheng silently watched the streak of light, a tragic feeling rising in his heart:
"I'm aiding the enemy!"
He wanted nothing more than to slap himself across the face.
But he knew that this was the best choice for him in this situation. As for confronting Golden Core True Person head-on, that was something only a hot-blooded youth would do. He was a mature adult, and he knew the gains and losses involved perfectly well.
Moreover, with the help of Golden Core True Person, it's only a matter of time before Foundation Establishment with his Thunder Spirit Root aptitude.
Even so, Cheng Buzheng still felt very uneasy.
immediately.
He turned into a ray of light, feeling dejected, and flew towards the Earth Fire Chamber.