Chapter 00441: The Man From the Kunxuhuai
# The Man From the Kunxuhuai
Chapter 441
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 441: The Man From the Kunxuhuai
2022-05-06
Chapter 441: The Man From the Kunxuhuai
Geng Wuxue was momentarily dazed.
He had also been outside Void Island among the Void Stones.
To be honest, if he had known earlier that Lan Xiaobu would come here over Wu Qiancheng’s matter, he would rather have done without this Immortal Court King.
He knew all too well what kind of person Lan Xiaobu was.
“Moonspirit Emperor, I just recalled that there is one important matter I have yet to handle. I must step out for a bit,” said the Hundred Stone King as he clasped his fists in greeting and then turned to leave.
Seeing the Hundred Stone King turn and depart, Shen Xuan and Hong Ku also seemed ready to speak, clearly seeking an excuse to depart as well.
Geng Wuxue regained his senses and, before Shen Xuan or Hong Ku could speak, said, “Fellow Daoists, you must know that the Five Universe King is fearsome – I believe you have heard some accounts. And I have seen it with my own eyes. If we were to split up now and let the Five Universe King pick us off one by one, that would not end well. I propose that we join forces. Even if that Five Universe King is powerful, after all, this is my own domain – the Moon Spirit Immortal Domain.”
The Hundred Stone King replied lightly, “Moonspirit Emperor, I have no grudge against the Five Universe King. We did go into the fray against you, but we did not engage or exert any effort. What connection does that have to me?”
Sure enough, after the Hundred Stone King spoke, both Hong Ku and Shen Xuan quickly asserted that they too bore no premium relation to the matter.
At that moment, Geng Wuxue became even more calm.
He knew that others might have an escape route, but he himself had none.
With a cold smile he continued, “Friends, it’s not that I, Geng Wuxue, am meddling – I’m only telling the truth. Do any of you know where Lan Xiaobu went after seizing my son? He went to the Twin Moon Merchant Guild. By comparison, while you lent a hand against Wu Qiancheng, the Twin Moon Merchant Guild merely offered lip service. And yet, they still came after you. Tell me, do you believe that if you withdraw now, Lan Xiaobu will simply let you off?”
Geng Wuxue’s words struck hard.
Hearing him speak, Shen Xuan, Hong Ku, and even the Hundred Stone King all fell silent.
Taking advantage of the moment, Geng Wuxue pressed on, “Friends, here we have a Ninth-Level Entrapment Slaughter Immortal Formation as well as an Immortal Domain Protective Boundary Formation. No matter how strong Lan Xiaobu is, his strength lies in his mastery of formations. Even if he were to set up his Ninth-Level Void Immortal Formation right now, it would only cancel out with our own Ninth-Level Immortal Formation. Together, do you think we cannot defeat Lan Xiaobu, who at most has reached the Immortal King Realm? Moreover, if we, a few Immortal Emperors, end up fearing a mere Immortal King, word would spread and people would surely laugh. Just then, word came that Lan Xiaobu had arrived at Twin Moon Immortal City and rescued Ai Ying’er. I then received a message. In other words, Lan Xiaobu has no time to set up a Void Entrapment Slaughter Immortal Formation. If you do not believe it, you can go ask around.”
There was one matter which Geng Wuxue deliberately did not mention – how Lan Xiaobu had nonchalantly grasped his son Geng Xun by the neck.
Had the Hundred Stone King and the others known of this, they would have understood all too clearly that Lan Xiaobu’s might had advanced even further; they might have backed out.
Lan Xiaobu, even at the Immortal King realm, was already fearsome enough – and he was on the rise!
Upon hearing Geng Wuxue’s words, the Hundred Stone King, Shen Xuan, and Hong Ku all fell silent.
If the Five Universe King were to also vent his anger on the Twin Moon Merchant Guild, then they would certainly be caught in the crossfire.
Geng Wuxue quickly pressed on, “What matters most now is to come up with a countermeasure for when Lan Xiaobu arrives. How do we deal with him?”
As for the matter of why Lan Xiaobu had sent Geng Wuxue over, Geng Wuxue pretended not to know.
Even if Geng Xun were dead, it did not matter.
As long as he could slay the Five Universe King, Geng Wuxue would not only consolidate his control over the Moon Spirit Immortal Domain, but would also secure a place for himself amidst the vast Immortal World.
Who would dare kill the Five Universe King? If anyone did, I would dare to kill them!
……
“Five Universe King, welcome. Forgive our failure to come out and greet you properly, we beg your pardon, we beg your pardon.”
Just as Lan Xiaobu, accompanied by Ai Ying’er and Wu Xiuru, reached the entrance of the Twin Moon Merchant Guild building, a middle-aged man approached with a broad, smiling face.
Behind him walked two other men.
The moment Lan Xiaobu saw this man, he recognized him as a strong cultivator, his cultivation clearly in the late Immortal Emperor stage.
Moreover, the two companions following this man were also clearly late Immortal Emperor stage experts.
The Twin Moon Merchant Guild was the premier guild in the Moon Spirit Immortal Domain.
Though Lan Xiaobu certainly knew that the Twin Moon Merchant Guild could not compare to the Jiting Merchant Guild.
Now that three late Immortal Emperor experts had appeared, for the Twin Moon Merchant Guild, this was about as luxurious an assembly as could be imagined.
“Five Universe King, this is Feng Qi, the Guild Master of the Twin Moon Merchant Guild,” Ai Ying’er quickly communicated to Lan Xiaobu.
Lan Xiaobu turned, smiling as he said, “Sister Ai, Wu Qiancheng and I are friends. Just call me by my name.”
Ai Ying’er promptly replied, “Alright, then I shall not stand on ceremony.”
At the same time, she realized that her previous assumption must have been wrong.
Lan Xiaobu’s coming here was not meant to alert others and give opponents a chance to unite; rather, it was that Lan Xiaobu himself stood on a level far above what she could see.
A simple glance at Feng Qi’s demeanor made it clear that he would never align with Geng Wuxue against Lan Xiaobu.
Not because Lan Xiaobu stood on the side of righteousness – but because his martial might was too formidable, and the Twin Moon Merchant Guild dared not incur his wrath.
After this, Lan Xiaobu clasped fists in greeting toward Feng Qi and said, “Guild Master Feng, please excuse my intrusion. I have no place to reside, and wish to trouble the Twin Moon Merchant Guild for a short stay. Besides, I have a few minor matters I wish to consult with you.”
Feng Qi quickly replied, “Not at all. Of course there is accommodation available. We have a VIP room at the Twin Moon Merchant Guild. Allow me to escort the Five Universe King there.”
Judging by Lan Xiaobu’s tone and manner, it did not seem that he was intent on causing trouble.
Feng Qi felt relieved and courteously responded.
During the episode in which Wu Qiancheng had been ambushed, the Twin Moon Merchant Guild had played a part – though one could hardly blame them.
Clearly, Wu Qiancheng had been set up.
His relations with the Twin Moon Merchant Guild were only mediocre; he could not possibly let his guild fall with him.
At such a moment, stepping forward to support Geng Wuxue was only natural.
After all, only in this way could they continue to secure their foothold in the Moon Spirit Immortal Domain.
Furthermore, as for Wu Qiancheng’s loyal attendants who were pursuing him, the Twin Moon Merchant Guild had not partaken in that.
They were well aware of the situation.
After all, they were simply in the business of trade – harmonious relations foster prosperity.
Feng Qi brought Lan Xiaobu and his companions to the top floor of the guild building, where indeed a lavish, top-grade chamber awaited.
The room not only contained a reception hall and five cultivation quarters, but also had a pill furnace, an artifact refining room, a pet chamber, a forbidden room, and more.
With a mere sweep of his divine sense, Lan Xiaobu could tell that in that top-floor room there was an opportunity to break through the Immortal City Protective Array and flee.
Feng Qi led him here and made no attempt to hide these matters, making it clear that the Twin Moon Merchant Guild had no intention of offending the Five Universe King.
Seated in the guest hall, Feng Qi personally produced the finest Immortal Spirit Tea of the Twin Moon Merchant Guild and poured the tea for Lan Xiaobu and his companions.
As for Geng Xun, he had long been cast aside into the Forbidden Room.
“This must be the famed Hai Rong Immortal Spirit Tea of the Twin Moon Merchant Guild, isn’t it? The price of this tea is outrageous, and I have only tasted it once before,” Ai Ying’er remarked, looking at the tea in front of her—a tea that gave off a faint white mist yet was as transparent as crystal.
The tea was not only outrageously expensive, but even a single Immortal Crystal could not normally purchase it.
Wu Qiancheng, being merely an Immortal Court King, had only been gifted a little of it.
This tea not only refines one’s spiritual essence and nourishes one’s inner power, but also helps eliminate inner demons and enhances comprehension.
And above all, its taste was simply exquisite.
Feng Qi quickly said, “This is indeed one of the Twin Moon Merchant Guild’s signature items, Daoist Ai. If you like it, I will send you a few jin later.”
Feng Qi’s social grace was clearly high.
He would offer a few jin to Ai Ying’er while not mentioning anything about Lan Xiaobu.
In fact, everyone knew that if he offered a few jin to Ai Ying’er, then for Lan Xiaobu it would be dozens of jin without even mentioning it – all of which needed no explicit statement.
Moreover, since Lan Xiaobu clearly placed great value on Ai Ying’er, if he treated her with extra courtesy, then Lan Xiaobu would be less likely to take out his anger on the Twin Moon Merchant Guild.
Ai Ying’er couldn’t help but sigh.
Just a moment ago, she had been pinned outside the walls of Twin Moon Immortal City, suffering torment.
And now, here she sat in the grandest guest hall of the Twin Moon Merchant Guild, tasting an Immortal Spirit Tea that one could not even buy.
Lan Xiaobu raised his tea cup and took a sip.
The light, clear spiritual qi flowed over his body, refreshing him.
Truly, it was an excellent tea.
Feng Qi then said promptly, “Five Universe King, these two here are Elder Shen Yinxi and Elder Dong Ling from our Twin Moon Merchant Guild. To speak frankly, in the past our guild had no choice but to align with Geng Wuxue. However, I can assure you, Five Universe King, that the Twin Moon Merchant Guild has not struck at your weakest moments—we are merely striving to secure our foothold here. In fact, even if you had not come to the Moon Spirit Immortal Domain, I was prepared to seek you out and explain everything.”
Feng Qi’s words were not empty talk.
Upon hearing that the Five Universe King had come to the Moon Spirit Immortal Domain, he had indeed feared that Lan Xiaobu’s appearance at the Twin Moon Merchant Guild might come back to bite him.
He had planned to proactively seek out Lan Xiaobu and set things straight.
Yet, before he could set out, Lan Xiaobu had already come calling.
Lan Xiaobu understood that the other party was mistaken, thinking he had come over to cause trouble over Wu Qiancheng’s matter.
In truth, he was here to inquire about Kunxuhuai.
“Guild Master Feng, I seek information about a certain place – do you know of the Kunxuhuai?” Lan Xiaobu asked.
Feng Qi replied immediately, “Of course I do. Some of the most precious items at my auction come from the Kunxuhuai. However, Kunxuhuai is extremely remote – a place without any order. Although it holds many treasures, its days are unstable, and it is not a place people fancy visiting; hence few ever go.”
After speaking, Feng Qi seemed to recall something, and hastily added, “Actually, right now in Twin Moon Immortal City there is someone from the Kunxuhuai.”
“Who is he? Where might he be?” Lan Xiaobu’s eyes lit up with joy as he asked eagerly.
Feng Qi quickly said, “He goes by the nickname ‘Hundred Stone King,’ for he bears all manner of strange and precious stones from the cosmos. He has cooperated with my auction house several times; various items there were brought in by him from the Kunxuhuai – including, if I’m not mistaken, a Space Crystal Stone that was auctioned off several years ago. I believe he is now in the Immortal Court King's Hall. As for the matter of Emperor Qiancheng, he was also involved, though perhaps only marginally.”
(End of Chapter)