Chapter 1032: Chapter 64: Four Divine Artifacts! Is Long Xiao Dead or Alive?! (15,000 Words) (Part 9)
"Shenluo, Zhao Xing, you two go ahead, I won’t try my luck." Ye Yuxong was somewhat regretful, but at least Zhao Xing and King Shenluo could still go.
"I won’t go, I’m afraid the Dragon King can’t handle it." Zhao Xing shook his head, "Brother Ye, I’ll lend you my money."
Zhao Xing looking for money was just incidental.
The main goal was to accumulate merit in the Fuming Temple.
At this moment, doing a goodwill favor, why not?
"This, you want me to go? And yourself?" Ye Yuxong asked.
"Don’t ask so much," Ji Si said. "It’s confidential."
Ye Yuxong choked back his words.
"With your two chances, I’ll also lend you the Hongyun Coins," Zhao Xing smiled. "But there’s no way for the Purple Gold Ancient Coin, you don’t know the Art of Divination."
"Alright!" Ye Yuxong didn’t hesitate and silently remembered the favor in his heart. "Watch me get a Divine Artifact back!"
King Shenluo watched enviously from the side.
His relationship with Zhao Xing wasn’t as good as with Ye Yuxong, getting him to make a fortune was already good, but the money and Hongyun Coins didn’t include him.
"Mingyue, Shenluo, I’ve scheduled you for tomorrow, you can go then," Ji Si spoke.
"Yes." Ye Yuxong and King Shenluo nodded.
They were quite looking forward to the upcoming exchange.
Because so far, the ten First-class in the court, and over thirty Second Rank Officials, had not managed to obtain a Divine Artifact.
The highest level was a Ninth Rank treasure, and the luckiest was Ji Si, who cleverly used ancient coins to get a Ninth Rank Top Quality heavy weapon.
Of course, it’s also possible that Ji Si didn’t disclose everything.
This was normal; as a First Rank Official, Ji Si wasn’t obligated to report anything to them.
Even Zhao Xing didn’t know if Ji Si was telling the truth.
"Send out a favor, accumulate some merit, I should leave the Royal City soon."
"It’s foreseeable that the future Gu Ting Royal City will definitely be full of first and second-grade strong people."
"I’ve excavated so many treasure vaults, for sure someone will resent me," Zhao Xing thought to himself. "Get the benefits and leave quickly, go to the Central Royal Court to activate the Dragon Emperor’s Law Code."
"As long as I grasp the Nine Great Spells, in the Dragon Court Ancient Land, even if I run into a First-class, I won’t be afraid."
...
The next day, Ye Yuxong and King Shenluo returned.
King Shenluo only managed to get an Eighth Rank Top Quality Divine Weapon, which could only be considered a wash.
Ye Yuxong got a Ninth Rank Middle Grade armor, a small profit.
When he returned the Hongyun Coins, he was still somewhat regretful.
"It seems the Divine Artifact and I are not destined."
"You should be content," King Shenluo said, "you’re still in the profit."
Zhao Xing didn’t say anything.
In the following days, he continued performing merit tasks in the Royal City.
...
Time passed day by day, and soon it was already December in the third year of Da Zhi.
The situation in Gu Ting Royal City was completely different from six months ago.
Ji Si and others frequently traveled in and out of the North Sea Land, which ultimately attracted attention from various parties.
The Crown Prince of the Great Snake Country ’Lord Feng Xiu’, Supreme Elder of the White Bone Sect, and Seven Extremes True Monarch.
The Southern Barbarian Royal Court’s two Princes, Golden Feather Royal Court’s ’Tuoba Lie’ and Purple Dragon Royal Court’s Prince ’Mo Qi’.
The Sect World had leaders like Blood Shadow Venerable and Ghost King Lord among the First-class strong people.
There were more than fifty-six First-class strong people in total at Gu Ting Royal City!
"So many First-class," Zhao Xing was startled upon hearing the news. "So many First-class, perhaps they even have a chance to overturn Gu Ting Royal City. If they bring Divine Artifacts, it could cause a great upheaval."
As early as October, the news spread, and finally, the rules from Dragon King Yin Xiu were known.
It’s even possible to exchange for a Treasure Level Divine Artifact!
This news caused an instant sensation!
Various forces quickly mobilized resources from other places, trying to get a piece of the pie.
However, by this time, their costs were already very high.
Even Ji Si could only occupy one path, lining up to go forward.
The exchange speed slowed down as well.
Due to Zhao Xing, Great Zhou was far ahead in this exchange, gaining great benefits while other forces suffered various losses.
Additionally, many treasure vaults were inexplicably emptied, with investigations pointing toward Great Zhou.
As a result, the friction grew increasingly intense.
Various forces accumulated resentment against Great Zhou to a critical value.
"In the future, it’s very likely that there will be conflicts and clashes," Zhao Xing thought. "I’ve accumulated enough merit, I’ll leave in two days."
Just as he planned to find Ji Si to discuss it.
Suddenly, King Shenluo and Ye Yuxong walked in with gloomy expressions.
"What’s wrong?" Zhao Xing looked at the two.
"There’s intelligence saying that in the Nine-star Fire Prison of the Central Dragon Court, a great chaotic battle has erupted involving thousands of people, with many forces’ strong ones ambushing our explorative teams," King Shenluo said.
"What? Thousands?" Zhao Xing was stunned, "The Human Clan doesn’t even have ten thousand high-grade ones."
"Not just the Human Clan, even those using privileges, borrowing strength from the Dragon Clan to attack were counted in," Ye Yuxong said.
"Didn’t expect that before any battle happened in Gu Ting Royal City, a commotion occurred in the Central Royal Court," Zhao Xing frowned. "What’s the specific situation?"
"It’s said that the White Dragon King was severely injured and trapped in the Nine-star Fire Prison, life or death unknown," King Shenluo contemplated, "I reckon some strong people from Gu Ting Royal Court will need to be sent over... Hmm? Zhao Xing, what’s wrong? Why do you look so bad?"
"Is there a detailed list of Bai Yunwu’s team?" Zhao Xing asked with a gloomy face.
"Here." King Shenluo handed it over with curiosity.
Zhao Xing quickly scanned over it, a hint of shock flashing in his eyes.
Because Long Xiao was prominently listed in Bai Yunwu’s team!
"Slap!" Zhao Xing closed the list and immediately looked at Ye Yuxong and King Shenluo. "Two gentlemen, I need to promptly go to the Nine-star Fire Prison area of the Central Dragon Court for a rescue, I wish to invite you two to escort me there!"
"This matter involves life and death. If unwilling, I won’t force you."
King Shenluo and Ye Yuxong exchanged glances and immediately understood it was time for them to return Zhao Xing’s favor.
This matter involved life and death, they could refuse, but if they did, they would completely part ways with Zhao Xing. After that, they would never be able to advance any further, their thoughts would never be clear, and later might even develop a Heart Demon!
"I’ll go!" Ye Yuxong didn’t hesitate.
"Through fire and water, I will not hesitate!" King Shenluo nodded.