HBWnovel Chapter 167 Bodhi Square Inch
Chapter 167 Bodhi Square Inch
Chapter 167 Bodhi Square Inch
"The Demon Saint's Last Will?" Lin Fei was slightly taken aback. "What is that?"
Lin Fei had never heard of the so-called Demon Saint's Last Will mentioned by the Bone Demon. Could it be some kind of treasure left behind by the Ten Great Saints of the Demon Race? After all, this Bone Demon might have a great connection with the Bone Demon Saint among the Ten Great Saints.
Lin Fei glanced at Jiang Zhilan beside him. After all, Tianmen Prefecture was well-informed, and she might know about the Demon Saint's last decree that the White Bone Demon had mentioned.
But Jiang Zhilan shook her head blankly: "I've never heard of this Demon Saint's Last Will. There's no record of it in the records of Tianmen Prefecture. Could it be related to the Ten Great Saints of the Demon Race?"
"The Ten Great Saints?" Upon hearing Jiang Zhilan's guess, the White Bone Demon sneered: "The so-called Ten Great Saints are just a name those guys made up themselves. The Demon Saints I'm talking about are truly saints of the demon race, great demons who could roam freely throughout the Three Realms even before the gods and Buddhas disappeared!"
"What? It's actually an ancient demon saint!" Lin Fei and Jiang Zhilan's expressions changed simultaneously.
Although both are called "Demon Saints," the Demon Saints of the Middle Ages are clearly not comparable to those of the Demon Saints of the Ancient Times.
The ancient times were an era that existed only in legends. In that era, countless legendary figures existed, capable of destroying continents with a mere wave of their hand. The power of those unparalleled experts far exceeded ordinary comprehension. Therefore, they were revered as "gods and Buddhas."
In the ancient times that only existed in legends, it was truly a time when "celestial beings roamed everywhere, and Dharma forms were less than dogs." It is likely that anyone found in the ancient times would have a cultivation level no weaker than Lin Fei's today.
If it really is a treasure related to an ancient demon saint, then we've truly struck it lucky.
"Indeed, it is the treasure left behind by the ancient demon saint!" The words of the white-boned demon were full of temptation: "Such a treasure, let alone you two mere juniors, even the so-called sages among your human race would probably fight tooth and nail for it. How about it, as long as you let me go, I will tell you the location of the demon saint's last decree."
Lin Fei pondered for a moment, then frowned and said, "Your words have no credibility with me."
The words of this skeletal demon were indeed incredibly tempting; if it truly was a treasure left behind by an ancient demon saint, then no one could refuse it. However, Lin Fei was somewhat hesitant to believe the skeletal demon's words.
If we let her go, but end up receiving false information, it would truly be a double loss, a loss that outweighs any gain.
"I have no reason to expect you to believe me, you can take the gamble," the skeletal demon said. "Capturing me will bring you no benefit. But if you release me, you might obtain the treasure left behind by the ancient demon saint. In any case, releasing me won't cost you anything. I can promise you that I will not kill anyone on human territory again. What do you think?"
It has to be said that the White Bone Demon's words were quite tempting. As long as the White Bone Demon didn't commit crimes on human territory again, his mission, while not perfectly completed, could at least be considered satisfactory. For a minimal cost, he might obtain the treasure of an ancient demon saint that would even tempt a saint.
No matter how you look at it, Lin Fei wouldn't lose out in such a deal. Even Lin Fei himself was secretly tempted.
Just then, a strange feeling suddenly arose in Lin Fei's heart. He frowned and shouted in a deep voice, "You audacious monster, how dare you use such despicable methods against me!"
As soon as he shouted, the bones of the white-boned demon began to crack and pop, as if they were about to fall apart at any moment.
It turned out that the Bone Demon had unknowingly used a bewitching technique to disturb Lin Fei's mind, almost causing him to agree to the Bone Demon's exchange conditions.
This skeletal demon is most skilled in bewitching arts. The humans she killed in Qinghe County were all victims of her bewitching arts, and their life essence was drained from their bodies.
And now, she actually wants to bewitch Lin Fei. Fortunately, Lin Fei has cultivated the Feather Robe Sword Technique and the Blood Killing Blade Technique, so he is particularly sensitive to such bewitching techniques.
Anyone else might have already fallen for the trap and agreed in a daze. But Lin Fei, at the most crucial moment, suddenly snapped back to reality. And with a loud shout, he caused the Bone Demon to suffer a backlash.
She was already seriously injured after being struck by lightning, and this time her entire skeleton almost shattered.
"Hmph, using such despicable methods, what kind of deal do you still want to make?" Lin Fei sneered, "I think we don't need to talk anymore. You might as well come back to the capital with me and take a trip to the eighteenth level of hell!"
"Wait, wait!" The skeletal demon was now truly anxious and hurriedly shouted, "I really will tell you the location of the Demon Saint's last will and testament, I'm not lying to you! I only used some tricks in a moment of desperation!"
Seeing that Lin Fei showed no sign of being moved, she knew that her actions had already made him wary and he would no longer believe her words. The Bone Demon gritted her teeth, made up her mind, and said, "I can leave this painting to you, and my true form will reside within it. Once you find the location of the Demon Saint's will, you can return my freedom. Now, you should believe that I'm not lying to you, right?"
Previously, this skeletal demon was willing to risk being struck by heavenly lightning to snatch the painting from Jiang Zhilan. Her high regard for this painting was certainly not feigned.
Lin Fei then believed that the Bone Demon was indeed sincere in wanting to make a deal with him.
He glanced at Jiang Zhilan beside him; after all, she was a top-notch constable, and strictly speaking, his superior. He felt somewhat embarrassed about abusing his position to open a back door.
"You're the one who arrested him, why are you looking at me?" Jiang Zhilan rolled her eyes at Lin Fei. "As long as you can explain yourself to the Admiral when you get back, you can do whatever you want. I'm here to help you, not to spy on you."
"Thank you!" Lin Fei cupped his hands in thanks to Jiang Zhilan, returning the favor, and said to the Bone Demon, "Just tell me about the Demon Saint's dying wish!"
Lin Fei wasn't afraid that Jiang Zhilan would find out about the Demon Saint's will. While the treasures of the ancient demon were precious, they weren't easy to obtain, and with Jiang Zhilan's cultivation level, she posed no threat to him. If he were to conceal it, it would only make him appear petty.
Seeing that things had come to this, the white-boned demon could only sigh and slowly say, "Bodhi is but a square inch, yet even a short distance feels like an endless world."