Seeing as he hadnât gotten his way, resentment flickered through Chi Wenâs eyes. However, he suddenly noticed Zu An off to the side. He was so scared his voice changed. He squeaked, âHe⊠Why is he here? Heâs the devil, auntie! You have to be careful!â He wanted to take out the Trident and continue fighting, but he was too weak. All of his muscles were trembling.
âYou did something so despicable, and yet you still have the nerve to call him the devil?â A trace of disgust flashed through Shang Liuyuâs eyes as she replied. With a sweep of her sleeves, she flung the Trident to the ground.
Zu An was shocked. Even though Shang Liuyu was also from the ocean races and probably had the technique for controlling the Trident, the fact that she had been able to easily seize Chi Wenâs weapon meant that her cultivation wasnât low. However, she probably had something that helped her conceal her aura. It was difficult for him to find out her real cultivation.
He couldn't help but recall how back in Brightmoon City, people had all said that Ms. Shang excelled in the arts and wasnât good at cultivation. Many people had suspected that she was only around the third level. Each of them really was more blind than the last.
Chi Wen was quite depressed, but he needed to rely on Shang Liuyu for protection at that moment. He naturally wouldnât talk back to her.
Shang Liuyu spoke up just then, saying, âIâve helped you plead for leniency, and he was willing to let you go. Letâs go according to the fiend racesâ rules. You should now pay up for your life.â
Zu An was stunned. He had agreed to Shang Liuyuâs request to spare Chi Wenâs life. With their relationship, there was obviously no reason for him to collect any ransom.
He was about to say something when Shang Liuyu spoke to him through ki. âDonât refuse; itâs good to teach this wastrel a lesson, or else heâll end up getting more and more out of hand.â
Zu An smiled. In that case, there was no need to refuse. This Chi Wen really did deserve a good beating.
Chi Wen opened his mouth, but since it was about keeping his life, he didnât retort in the end. He obediently took out a large sea conch that had runes flickering across its surface. It was clearly a storage artifact.
He rummaged inside for a long time, then took out a precious blade that glittered like frost and snow. He said, âThis is the Sea Cleaving Blade. Itâs rumored to be able to cleave even an ocean in half with boundless power. If auntie werenât here, I would be reluctant to give it to you.â He handed it over with a pained expression.
Zu An gave it a look. The quality wasnât low; it was quite good among earth grade weapons. In the martial world, it was enough to serve as the clan defending treasure of some sects.
Shang Liuyu snorted from off to the side. She remarked, âWho are you trying to fool with that trash? Is your life only worth this shoddy knife?â
Chi Wen was alarmed. Auntie is trying to save me! That devil is completely unfathomable, so he wonât be so easily fooled. If I accidentally offend him, I really might not be able to keep this little life of mineâŠ
As such, he obediently took out a gold brick. Fearing a misunderstanding, he quickly explained, âItâs more than just a gold brick! Um⊠Even though it is a gold brick, itâs not a normal gold brickâŠâ When he noticed that he was talking incoherently, he quickly added, âThis is a heaven-grade weapon that can be used to strike people. It feels as if a mountain is weighing down on the target.â
He was suddenly a bit eager to give it a try himself. If he suddenly brandished the brick, would it be enough to pulverize this guy?
However, he remembered the weird movement technique this devil had, as well as those damned fists. He felt that his life was still more important and that there was no reason to take risks. Itâs just a heaven-grade weapon anyway; it's just a worldly possession.
Zu An received the golden brick. He could feel its immense weight. There were runes flickering faintly across the surface, and they carried a great dao aura. He recalled that back when he was in Cloudcenter City, when he uncovered Jian Taiding and the Zhenyuan Merchant Groupâs meeting, one of the experts had used a gold brick as a weapon. However, in terms of aura, this brick was much stronger than the one he had seen before.
He sighed in amazement at the ocean racesâ wealth. He was about to say that the matter was decided, but then Shang Liuyu spoke up again. âIs your life only worth a brick?â
Zu An was dumbfounded.
Chi Wen was speechless. He gritted his teeth. I am giving a bit less than I shouldâŠ
As such, he took out a sword from the conch. The sword sparkled with brilliance, and as it was drawn, it let out a sinister aura.
Zu An was surprised. This was another heaven-grade weapon!
Before he could even say anything, Shang Liuyu had already spoken up again. âThe Yin Yang Swords come in a pair. Taking out a single one is meaningless.â
Chi Wen nearly choked for a moment, but he still obediently took out another sword. It was the exact opposite of the previous sword; it gave off a powerful and dominating aura.
When paired together, the cold yin and hot yang sensations disappeared entirely. Instead, it was replaced with a mysterious feeling of harmony. Zu An could sense that the two swordsâ auras formed a yin-yang diagram.
Three heaven-grade weapons! Zu An thought, overjoyed. The Taiâe Sword had cracks in it, so he didnât dare to take the risk of using it again. Right now, he was sorely lacking weapons.
Furthermore, even though the Taiâe Sword had a high grade, according to what Mi Li had said, it was sealed. As time went on, it had degraded. Now, apart from its material being somewhat special, its real combat strength was only on par with a heaven-grade weapon.
Meanwhile, as for his Poisonous Prick, Immortal Beheading Knives, Sun Slaying Arrows, and other weapons⊠Even though they exceeded heaven-grade, they each had their flaws and werenât suitable for ordinary combat.
Now that he had three heaven-grade weapons, it would increase his strength considerably.
Zu An was already quite satisfied, and yet Shang Liuyu spoke up again. âYouâre going to use some chunks of scrap metal you donât even care enough about to use to purchase your own life?â
Zu An was speechless.
Chi Wen seemed about to cry. He protested, âAuntie, whose side are you on?â
Shang Liuyuâs face heated up a bit, but she said, âThink about it carefully. The other party could have just killed you and stolen your Trident. Are these weapons comparable to the Trident?â Afterward, she said to Zu An, âThe Trident is the weapon of a certain ageâs Dragon King, so it has significant meaning to the Dragon race. Thatâs why we canât give it to you, or else it will instead bring you trouble. So, Iâm making him compensate you with other things.â
Zu An chuckled awkwardly and replied, âActually, thereâs no need for you guys to be that generousâŠâ
Chi Wen also grumbled, âHe couldnât use the Trident even if he took it.â
The Dragon King had helped him form a contract with the Trident. If Zu An had really killed him to steal that treasure, it would have just led to pursuit by all the ocean races. However, at that point, Chi Wen would already be dead. No matter how many times the ocean races killed this devil, he still couldn't be revived. When he thought of that, he didnât feel as wronged anymore. He began to look in the conch again.
However, Shang Liuyu got annoyed and just seized the conch. Then, she began to shake it. Sparkling weapons fell out one after another. Among them, four items were the most eye-catching.
The first was a pike. Its tassel was a purple flame, while the other end was a serpent spear.
The second was a pair of wheels that spun continuously. Their surfaces were covered in blazing flames, and the sounds of wind and flame surrounded them without end.
The third was a golden ring that looked like a bracelet.
The fourth was a seven-foot-long swatch of red silk.
Every single item had the aura of a heaven-grade weapon.
Zu An cried out in surprise. Why do these things look a bit familiar?
Chi Wenâs swollen eyes were already about to turn green. He protested, âAuntie!â
Shang Liuyu harrumphed. âAuntie is only doing this for your own good. The Trident isnât inferior to various deity-grade weapons; focusing on cultivating with it is whatâs most important. Your father dotes on you too much, so he gave you so many weapons, but theyâll only distract you instead.â
Chi Wen was stunned. What she said did make some sense. So why do I feel as if somethingâs not right?
Shang Liuyu had already picked up the four heaven-grade weapons and handed them all to Zu An. She began to explain, âThis is the Violetflame Snake Pike. Itâs incredibly sharp and can cut through evil with irresistible force.
âThese are the Wind Fire Wheels. While stepping on them, even those beneath the master rank can fly through the skies and travel ten thousand li in a single day. However, the Dragon race can fly through the skies and swim through the seas to begin with, so these arenât all that useful for them.
âThis is the Universe Ring. It can enlarge and shrink. Itâs used as a thrown weapon.
âThis is the Primal Skysilk. It can lengthen on its own and bind enemies. Even if itâs cut, it can repair on its own.
âThese weapons, together with the golden brick and the dual yin and yang swords, remained in the Dragon King palace treasury since ancient times. They were rumored to be the weapons of an extremely formidable being from ancient times. I didnât expect the Dragon King to have doted on his youngest so much that he gave them all to him.â
Chi Wen was incredibly depressed. Arenât they all being given to an outsider now?!
Zu Anâs eyes shone brilliantly. No wonder fortune tellers had always told him that he was born to mooch!
You know what? Whatâs so bad about mooching off women?!