HBWnovel Chapter 323 Headhunting Four, Shang Family's Predicament
Chapter 323 Headhunting Four, Shang Family's Predicament
Although there was some friction with the third prince,
the great Zhou Dynasty of this world could definitely be considered as abundant in martial virtue.
Towards the tribal barbarians of Skull Plain like Solban, they had been employing a policy of national extinction for hundreds of years.
These Demon Descendants were not even considered human.
They were viewed as a serious internal threat and were immediately besieged upon emergence.
Within the Zhou Dynasty, there were specialists known as hunters tasked with capturing the Demon Descendants, of whom the strongest four from among the thirteen states of Changyue were known as the Four Great Hunters.
Each of them possessed exceptional abilities, each with their own unique skills!
Their rich combat experience and techniques were truly astonishing!
These four individuals were the widely known swordsman Wanderer, the Twin Brothers of the Huang Family who excelled in combined attack techniques, and finally, the physically powerful, dragon-like Loose Cultivator from Hongling!
Not only did the projection stone announce the arrival of these four to vanquish demons but it also displayed their appearances.
Among these four,
the leading Wanderer was dressed with a broad hat and a long sword hanging at his waist.
The Huang Family brothers stood back to back, wearing white short robes, with their muscular arms robust and powerful, giving them an exceptionally lean appearance.
The last of them, the Loose Cultivator from Hongling,
was a nearly four-meter-tall giant, holding the head of a Demon Descendant in his hand.
No one knew which Cultivation Technique he had practiced to become so towering, vastly different from Su Heng in disguise.
But he had no Adam's apple and, according to the discussions of those nearby, this Loose Cultivator from Hongling seemed to be a woman, though she bore little feminine characteristics that could be discerned.
These four were also highly skilled in their cultivation.
The Wanderer had been at the pinnacle of transcending the mundane years ago, and might have already stepped into the Dharma Realm by then.
Although the Huang Family brothers were some distance away from the Dharma Realm, their minds were interconnected, and the strength in their bodies complemented each other.
They even had a record of unbeaten encounters against Dharma Realm powerhouses.
As for the last, the Loose Cultivator from Hongling...
She was the strongest among the four, a seasoned powerhouse of the Dharma Realm and also a presiding elder of Putuo Mountain.
Liuyun Mountain, too, had its great elder leading the team personally. They had suffered a major loss at the hands of the Demon Descendants and were using this opportunity to mobilize their forces. Although they were ostensibly here for revenge and demon extermination, anyone with clear eyes could see that their real aim was to snatch the dragon remains.
Of course, there were many who were kept in the dark.
One such person was right beside Su Heng, clenching his fist and excitedly saying, "With the hunters, plus the elders from Liuyun Mountain, we have a net that spans the heavens and the earth. Now that's settled. Even if those Demon Descendants grew wings, they'd have nowhere to escape, only a certain death awaits."
"Well said!" others chimed in one after another.
They looked relaxed on their faces; indeed, the Demon Descendants had a rather glorious history.
But that was all thousands, or even tens of thousands of years ago. Now, was there just a single fish that slipped through the net in the Dragon Abyss, could it really turn the tide?
Speaking of Demon Descendants, Su Heng thought of Solban.
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This elder brother considered himself as "bait", and was still diligently fishing outside.
Although he bore some personal grudges with the Demon Descendant Hunting Master, Solban had been quite amicable towards Su Heng's affairs. A few days ago, he had even sent a message to Su Heng, having discovered a secret cache deep in the Dragon Abyss which might contain the whereabouts of the fallen dragon breath.
He was currently attempting to excavate it, and if discovered, he would send it to Su Heng as soon as possible.
Meng Huan's flying sword could only receive messages, not send them.
This was somewhat awkward.
He could only hope that everything went well for Solban.
Yet, Zhou clung to her like a persistent plaster, causing Shang Mengting much annoyance.
She wished to avoid him and not meet face-to-face. But the other party was currently outside with his people, blocking the way, and given the Shang Family's current situation, they could not afford to offend another direct descendant of an immortal mountain.
Shang Mengting sighed quietly.
When she looked up, her face was forced into a smile, but it looked somewhat reluctant.
"The visitor is a guest, it's not proper to let the guest wait outside," Shang Mengting said, "Come with me to meet this young master."
"Okay!" The maidservant nodded and followed Shang Mengting closely.
...
Young Master Zhou was eight feet tall, clothed in white, with jade rings at his waist, exuding a somewhat dashing and elegant demeanor.
Upon seeing Shang Mengting, Young Master Zhou's eyes lit up.
They greeted each other and exchanged pleasantries.
Young Master Zhou then got straight to the point, stating his purpose, "Dao Kan Mountain intends to expand into Dragon Abyss, but arriving late has caused many inconveniences.
Given your young age and such cultivation, why not consider joining Dao Kan Mountain and forming a bond of fellow disciples? We can look out for each other, and if any trouble arises, Dao Kan Mountain can help handle it."
"Sister, what do you think?" Young Master Zhou said with a smile.
The few disciples from Dao Kan Mountain also chimed in, "Dao Kan Mountain ranks first among the four great immortal mountains and is renowned throughout the world."
"This is a great opportunity many yearn for but cannot get, you should quickly thank your senior brother."
Though Shang Mengting was smiling, it was obviously strained.
No matter the situation, she was still the head of a noble family. To others, this might be good fortune, but to her, it was mockery and humiliation.
Moreover, the Shang Family had invested countless resources to establish themselves in the market. This person's careless words demanded she hand over everything, which was absurd.
Without a second thought, Shang Mengting bluntly refused, "Thank you for your consideration, but my family has raised me, and I cannot simply abandon them."
"Very well..." Young Master Zhou nodded slightly, not choosing to force the issue.
He looked into Shang Mengting's eyes and suddenly asked, "Since you're unwilling to join Dao Kan Mountain, I wonder if the Shang Family is willing to sell the fallen dragon's breath? Rest assured, Dao Kan Mountain is wealthy and will offer a satisfactory price to the lady."
Fallen dragon's breath!?
How would he know about it?
Even within the family, only a few elders were aware of it.
Could it be that one of the elders leaked the information? Shang Mengting was startled, and her facial expression subtly changed.
She wasn't naïve, and noticing Young Master Zhou's half-smiling expression, she quickly realized he was likely taking advantage of some rumors to bluff.
Moreover, her own reaction undoubtedly confirmed his guess.
Shang Mengting's heart sank, and she forced a smile, "You must be joking, my friend. How could such a precious treasure as the fallen dragon's breath fall into our hands?"
"Is that so?" Young Master Zhou said, "Then I have been presumptuous."
He bowed to Shang Mengting, gestured with his hand, and then turned to leave with his entourage.
As he stepped over the threshold, Young Master Zhou suddenly stopped, turned around, and said, "Miss Shang, timing is very important. Sometimes the same event, occurring at different times, can lead to completely different outcomes."
"Of course, I'm just saying—you needn't take it too seriously." Young Master Zhou laughed heartily and strode away with poise.
Behind him, Shang Mengting's face grew grim.
She felt she had heard similar words before.
That's right, it was from a conversation in the Demon Suppression Tower with Su Heng before the family left Jiang E.
Thinking of the recent uproar over the battle for the throne, Shang Mengting clenched her fist, quickly coming to a decision.
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