Chapter 726 - 339: Underground Transaction, a Nascent Soul True Monarch’s Gratitude
Tang Bilian’s tone suddenly turned cold, her expression becoming hostile.
A flash of Spiritual Light appeared in her hand, revealing a slowly rotating Jade Lotus Treasure.
Clearly, if Li Chang’an didn’t leave soon, she intended to act and forcibly expel him.
As a Middle Tier Divine King, she was fully confident in her ability to deal with an Initial Tier Divine King like Li Chang’an.
But just as she was about to make her move, her expression suddenly changed.
Within her senses, the auras of three more Middle Tier Divine Kings appeared above the Yao Clan Territory.
’Not good!’
With a grave expression, she stepped onto her Jade Lotus Treasure, leaving the mine tunnel in an instant and appearing over the Yao Clan Territory.
At this moment, many of the Yao Clan Members wore looks of terror as they stared at the three Divine Kings in the sky.
The auras of those three were no weaker than Tang Bilian’s!
She asked in a deep voice, "Why have you three Daoists come here?"
"Haha, for the Fire Cloud Crystals, of course!" one of them laughed.
He seemed polite, but his body carried a faint, ferocious aura.
"I am Black Tiger, and these two are my younger brothers, Cyan Tiger and Red Tiger."
"So, you are the three Daoists from Three Tigers City."
Tang Bilian’s expression turned ugly.
Three Tigers City was also a Foundation Establishment Influence. Its three Divine Kings were all formidable and notorious, their hands stained with blood.
To seize Fire Cloud Crystals, they would stop at nothing, and there was no telling how many Low Tier Influences they had slaughtered.
Tang Bilian knew that with her strength, she could handle one of them at most.
Facing the three of them together, she would have no choice but to back down.
"What do the three of you have in mind?"
"Haha, it’s simple!"
Black Tiger Divine King laughed heartily, quite pleased with Tang Bilian’s cooperation.
He pointed to the Yao Family below and said, "Let the people of this Yao Family serve as Mine Slaves and dig through the depleted mine for us. If any Fire Cloud Crystals are found, the four of us will split them evenly. What do you think, Daoist Tang?"
Upon hearing this, the faces of the many Yao Clan Members below turned deathly pale.
In the Cultivation Immortality Realm, every Mine Slave lived a miserable existence; few ever lived to die a natural death.
If all the Cultivators of the Yao Family were to become Mine Slaves, the Yao Family would likely be completely wiped out within a century!
Yao Tai, his face filled with panic, cried out, "Elder Bilian, I beg you to save the Yao Family!"
"We beg you, Divine King, save the Yao Family!"
"Divine King, please save our Yao Family..."
The Yao Clan Members all knelt down, their faces filled with terror as they pleaded loudly.
It seemed their only hope now was this Bilian Divine King.
Yao Feng did not kneel.
He gritted his teeth and turned to run toward the depleted mine.
Seeing this, Yao Yun grew anxious and sent a voice transmission, asking, "Ah Feng, where are you going?"
"I’m going to ask for Elder Li’s help!"
"Elder Li is only an Initial Tier Divine King, how could he possibly help? Come back!"
"No!"
Yao Feng had made up his mind and ran off without looking back.
Meanwhile, above the Yao Clan Territory, Black Tiger Divine King spoke again.
"Daoist Bilian, our patience is limited. What is your decision?"
Hearing this, a flicker of conflict crossed Tang Bilian’s eyes.
Not long ago, she had just promised Yao Tai that she would protect the entire Yao Family.
But now, the situation had exceeded her expectations.
She couldn’t possibly engage in Magical Combat with three Cultivators of the same tier for the sake of the Yao Family, so in the end, she had no choice but to agree.
"Fine. We’ll do as Daoist Hu says. Let the people of the Yao Family become Mine Slaves and dig for Fire Cloud Crystals for us."
Hearing this, countless Yao Clan Members froze.
The rising and falling chorus of pleas vanished, leaving only a dead silence.
Yao Tai’s expression was one of misery. He collapsed to the ground, feeling both furious and powerless.
Against powerful Divine Kings, they had no chance of victory, even if they gambled the entire Yao Family.
He could already envision the tragic future awaiting the many members of the Yao Clan.
Just then, Li Chang’an’s calm voice echoed above the Yao Clan Territory.
"I’d like to know, how many Fire Cloud Crystals do you all have on you?"
"Hm?"
Black Tiger and his brothers all turned to look at Li Chang’an.
Seeing that Li Chang’an was just an Initial Tier Divine King, they paid him little mind.
"This Daoist, could it be you want to buy the Fire Cloud Crystals we have?"
"You’ve all misunderstood. I don’t want to buy them."
Li Chang’an gave a casual wave of his hand.
Three loud BOOMS were heard.
The bodies of the three Tiger brothers exploded in unison, turning into three clouds of blood mist.
Their Storage Pouches flew into Li Chang’an’s hands.
Li Chang’an wiped away the restrictions, opened them, and looked inside, his expression immediately turning to one of disappointment.
’There’s barely anything here.’
The Fire Cloud Crystals from the three Storage Pouches, when combined, were only about the size of an Elixir Pill, far from enough to meet his needs.
He put away the Fire Cloud Crystals and then looked at Tang Bilian.
At that moment, Tang Bilian was completely frozen.
The three Tiger brothers, who had left her helpless, had just been slain by Li Chang’an with a casual wave of his hand!
Feeling Li Chang’an’s gaze on her, she shuddered and finally snapped back to her senses.
"Dao... Daoist Li..."
Tang Bilian’s face was pale, and her voice trembled.
How could she not understand?
Li Chang’an’s true strength was far beyond what he had revealed; he might even be a Peak Divine King!
The thought that she had almost attacked Li Chang’an earlier sent a chill up her spine, making her whole body go cold.
Li Chang’an said nonchalantly, "Daoist Tang, I want to ask you a few questions. If your answers satisfy me, I might spare your life."
To this, Tang Bilian didn’t dare refuse.
She nodded repeatedly, telling Li Chang’an to ask whatever he wanted.
With another casual wave, Li Chang’an used his Magical Power to seal the surrounding space, isolating their conversation from the outside world.
"Daoist Tang, how many Fire Cloud Crystals do you have?"
"I... I don’t have a large reserve. Every time I obtain Fire Cloud Crystals, I hand them over to the Celestial Wave Divine Emperor as quickly as possible."
Without the slightest hesitation, Tang Bilian presented her Storage Pouch to Li Chang’an.
Li Chang’an opened it and took a look.