Hearing this voice float through, Chu Muâs heart sank.
Chu Mu had never heard this voice before, but, he didnât even need to think to know that it was the voice of the evil man Duan Xinhe, who fed a bunch of terrifying Gluttonous Insect Monsters!
Chu Muâs heart sank completely. He hadnât predicted that Duan Xinhe would appear here.
âYou donât need to guess. That kid that was burnt to ashes was with me. Originally, he wanted me to get rid of you, but in the end, he just foolishly believed that I would help him kill all of his competition like an idiot.â Duan Xinhe slowly walked out of the shadows, where light didnât reach, his sharp face slowly emerging under the reflection of light.
Duan Xinheâs appearance wasnât completely treacherous, but his pair of beast-like yellow eyes made one very uncomfortable. If one looked closely, one would definitely discover that his eyes were completely a copy of the Gluttonous Insect Monster eyes!
Seeing this powerful soul pet trainer appear, Chu Mu could already feel the nearing of the soul reaper, because he couldnât currently fight against a character such as Duan Xinhe right now. In fact, if his invisible soul pet used its full strength, it would be able to instantly kill all of Chu Muâs soul pets.
Now, Chu Muâs heart was pumping, but the more dangerous the situation, the more he had to stay calm.
An incantation was started. Chu Mu quietly retracted his two soul pets that could easily be killed, his Ice Air Fairy and Devil Tree Battle Soldier.
Duan Xinhe didnât care whether Chu Mu was summoning or retracting soul pets. He only walked slowly forward with his hands behind his back, circling Chu Mu while stepping over flames.
âSpeak up, what identity do you have? A thing like the Royal Flame Nine Tail Inferno Fox isnât something just anyone can have. If you didnât get immensely lucky, then some extraordinary character must have gifted it to you.â Duan Xinhe wasnât in a hurry to kill Chu Mu.
âDo you want the Hidden Dragon Egg?â Chu Mu said as calmly as he could.
Chu Mu knew, if he didnât say his identity of young master, Duan Xinhe definitely wouldnât even hesitate to kill him.
Yet, even if he said his identity of soul palace young master, to seal off chances of the information getting out, he wouldnât spare Chu Mu either. Since saying anything about his identity meant death, if Chu Mu continued down that topic, he would surely die.
âOh? You sure you arenât just switching the topic just to live?â Duan Xinhe looked at Chu Mu patiently, occasionally still sticking a finger into his mouth to lick off the remaining scent of Fang Danâs chest. Chu Muâs heart was already pumping vigorously.
Duan Xinhe was definitely a ruthless fellow. With such a person standing in front of him, it wasnât anything less than if a powerful soul pet like the Blue Galactic Demon Emperor were in front of him. The pressure brought by Duan Xinhe was huge.
But, no matter how powerful the opponent was, Chu Mu could only remain calm, calmly finding a reason for the powerful man to not kill him. Only then can he possibly become powerful enough to compete against him!
âLet me show you something. If you recognize it, then you will know Iâm not lying.â Chu Mu opened his mouth to say.
As he spoke, Chu Mu secretly opened his spatial ring and, from the rows of tidy soul cores, he found the Empyrean Cyan Hidden Dragon egg lying in the corner.
Chu Mu of course wouldnât give the egg straight up; that was just asking for death.
Chu Mu specially took the membrane outside of the egg that would shed almost every month and handed it to Duan Xinhe.
Duan Xinheâs interest wasnât that great, seeming to be sure that Chu Mu was just delaying the inevitable. However, Duan Xinhe didnât mind wasting his time.
He took over the Hidden Dragon egg membrane and looked at it thoroughly. He didnât seem to find anything special, so he specially put it aside.
Chu Mu put his head down and quickly noticed a long nose extend out of thin air that sniffed at the egg outer membrane.
âFirst tell me what this is used for.â Duan Xinhe asked.
âIsnât this the thing youâve been looking for every day?â Chu Mu said calmly.âHehe, me looking for a stupid bug cocoon membrane? Iâd rather go and break women membranes down there. Speaking of which, I almost forgot. You seem to have a decent woman by you as well, why isnât she with you right now?â Duan Xinheâs eyes glowed with lust.
Chu Mu knew Duan Xinhe was talking about Ye Qingzi. The plan of water attack was Ye Qingziâs idea, so Duan Xinhe definitely hated her to the bone too.
Yet, from Duan Xinheâs eyes, Chu Mu could understand exactly what he wanted to do to Ye Qingzi. This made Chu Mu have a wave of incredible anger.
âWhat, youâre mad?â Hahaha, I was starting to think you were emotionless, acting so calm even after seeing an evil man like me. Turns out you do have emotions.â Duan Xinhe said.
âYour interest in women are at most lust. I admit I worry for that woman. If you harm her, or me, you will die within a year for sure.â Chu Mu calmed his anger and said.
âI say this not to make you scared of the consequences. I only want to tell you that killing me isnât useful for you. Two reasons. First, the faction behind me could squash you easily, so donât hope to ever live safely ever again. Second, I can give you the item youâve always wanted in exchange.
âDonât harm you and that girl?â Duan Xinhe interrupted.
Chu Mu nodded.
âThe thing Iâve always wanted, do you mean the Cyan Hidden Dragon egg?â Duan Xinhe wasnât stupid, quickly guessing what Chu Mu was speaking of.
Chu Mu nodded again. âThe item on your hands is the most outer membrane layer of the Cyan Hidden Dragon Egg.â
Duan Xinhe picked up the dried membrane again and smelled it, as if communicating with his own soul pet.
Before, when the Cyan Hidden Dragon appeared in Li City, Duan Xinheâs Hundred Mother had made contact with the Cyan Hidden Dragon, so the Hundred Mother could smell the Cyan Dragonâs scent.
The thing Chu Mu pulled out was truly the Cyan Hidden Dragon eggâs membrane, so Duan Xinhe naturally could confirm it. He looked at Chu Mu in a special way, not understanding how Chu Mu came to have it. âHow did you get it?â Duan Xinhe asked.
âI went looking for it before. The Innards of a God has an entrance only I know the way into. I also know how to take the Hidden Dragon Egg without waking the dragon. The benefit I can provide you is getting the egg.â Chu Mu said.
Duan Xinhe started laughing, but it gave off a hair-raising feel. Chu Mu could even feel his Gluttonous Insect Monster starting to laugh eccentrically, strangely similar to its master.
Chu Muâs eyes stared right at Duan Xinhe. At this moment, he was observing Duan Xinheâs eyes. The moment Duan Xinhe revealed a hint of killing intent, Chu Mu would unhesitatingly release the white demonic devil flames inside him and become a half devil. Any other way, no matter he or his soul pets, would easily die.
âWhy should I believe you? Only I know where the Cyan Hidden Dragon is right now. I only need to wait slowly before the thing is mine.â Duan Xinhe was clearly somewhat convinced already.
In reality, Duan Xinhe did really want to get the Cyan Hidden Dragon egg. But, the Innards of a God arenât that easy to enter. It was still very difficult of Duan Xinhe wanted to truly get it.
âIâll let him live for a while. Itâs no big deal anyways. Maybe the kid actually has a way.â Duan XInhe thought to himself.
âIf you think youâre very safe right now, then youâre too naive. Donât you know that your life has already become the key to obtaining the Cyan Hidden Dragon Egg? Since you are a team with Yu He, presumably he told you long ago.â Chu Mu said.
Duan Xinhe looked slightly confused before he turned into a cold sneer, âYou think I would believe your nonsense?â
Seeing Duan Xinhe seeming to be ignorant of his wanted status by all the factions, Chu Mu instead laughed.
âWhatâs there to laugh about!â Duan Xinhe shouted angrily.
âIt seems like weâve all been played by the kid Yu He. Li old City Master split this task in three, respectively manned by the young generation, adult generation, and old generation. The young generation is in charge of finding the Cyan Dragon. Those who find it earn five million gold as reward. The adult generation is in charge of killing you. The person who kills you can have the egg. The old generation are in charge of taming the Cyan Hidden Dragon itself.
âRidiculous!â Duan Xinhe laughed coldly.
You donât believe me? I can be sure that the Elemental Sect adult generation experts are here already. Send any one of your Gluttonous Insect Monsters outside to check.â Chu Mu said.
Duan Xinhe didnât completely believe Chu Muâs words, so he indeed sent a patrolling Gluttonous Insect Monster that was underground up to check. After not long, the message quickly was sent, using special sonic communications, back to Duan Xinhe. His face immediately darkened.
âThat Yu He truly is a bastard!â Duan Xinhe said with clenched teeth.
Yu He indeed was a terrifying plotter. Not only did he think of using Duan Xinhe to get rid of Chu Mu, he even timed it and sent the message to Elemental Sect. After Duan Xinhe killed Chu Mu, he wanted the people of Elemental Sect to kill Duan Xinhe. This way, the dragon egg would fall in their hands!