Chapter 577: An Old Foe Arrives
EndlessFantasy Translation
Cang Lang stood on the spot, but quickly recovered.
It did its homework on Vigilante A, and knew that after entering the so-called Draconic Penitentiary, as long as one was not guilty of heinous crimes, one would be able to redeem oneself by paying an amount after suffering through a bout of torture, just like a certain missy from Azure MountainâŠ
Thus, it exercised restraint in its daily life and never did anything too atrocious. It had also already prepared a sum of money to ensure its safety.
In ordinary days, whenever it needed to take a dangerous action, it always used the white wolf Dharmakaya instead.
However, this time he was attacked on all sides by the Devil Rats. It was four-to-one, so they were confident. Secondly, the white wolf Dharmakaya had its limits, so it might not be able to go up against the Devil Rat King Lie Huo.
Most importantly, it believed that this was an internal strife belonging to devilkind. If it did not involve right and wrong, or good and evil, then Vigilante A had no right to interfere. Who would have thought that he would come anywayâŠ
As a result, it was taken into Vigilante Aâs lair this time. All it could say was that it did not wash its hands before leaving the house. This was fate.
At this time outside the cage, a pretentious person with a pile of titles came up, asking for redemption money, just as expected.
âIf you want to ask for money, then just ask. Whyâd you have to recite a poem? If I wasnât familiar with human culture and knowledge, I really wouldnât have understood your meaningâŠ
âWhat âboth can be given up for freedomâ?
âYou might as well name a price.â
Cang Lang lamented for a while. He was clear that this time, it would be impossible to come out unscathed.
âWhat righteous hero? In the end, youâre just a petty feudal officer. Since I know how greedy you are, how would I be afraid of you?â
Thus, it pretended to be disdainful and said, âI donât want to talk to you, a petty officer, about this. I have three valuable treasures hidden somewhere outside. Let me release a message, thereâll be someone who will bring them here in exchange for my freedom.â
âOh, what three treasures?â Fang Ning pondered. The treasures Sir System had really were quite a lot, but this trick was the same as money. Who would complain that it was too much?
âAt least, I wouldnât.â
âThe first one can manipulate weather and bring rain; the second can turn any base matter into gold; the thirdâŠâ Cang Lang stopped halfway and looked at Fang Ning.
âWhatâs the thirdâs function?â Fang Ning felt his heart itch and quickly asked.
âThose two will be enough for me to redeem myself. I want to use the third one to redeem the other three demons.â Cang Lang coldly said.
âSo you do have some kindness.â Fang Ningâs impression of this white wolf shifted slightly upon hearing its words.
He had some history with this white wolf in the past. For example that time in Cloud Fog City, it planned on destroying the spirit of the meeting for uniting demons and humans, but was driven away by his barrage of verbal attacks.
Now, there were still some chances for this white wolf to be a hero for one side.
Under this kind of situation, it was rare to see someone caring about the subordinates captured along with one.
After all, among humans, there were plenty of superiors who only cared about his own escapeâŠ
When the superior was in danger, he only cared about himself, so it was no wonder that his subordinates would imitate the birds that choose the trees they nested in.
âAlright, I canât be bothered to haggle with you, so weâll just settle it that way. Whatâs the function of the third one?â Fang Ning quickly said.
Sir System suddenly interrupted, âRich-man Host, youâre really lazy. What do you mean âweâll just settle it that wayâ? I thought that since you could recite a poem, youâd definitely extort more as well. Youâre satisfied with just these couple of treasures?â
âAh, what do you want to do, then?â Fang Ning said guiltily. The System was right, he had always been too lazy to haggle.
In the past, when he went to the market to buy vegetables, he usually left after buying them. Once in a while, he would be lucky enough to meet an auntie who was also buying vegetables, so he could just follow behind her and say âgive me the sameâ after she finished hagglingâŠ
At this time, Cang Lang said, âThe third treasure can bring the dead back to life and make the dried bones grow flesh.â
Saying this, it felt secretly pleased. It never thought that this arrogant person would be such a short-sighted layman who was so easy to dismiss.
However, it did not know that the person it was haggling it had changed nowâŠ
Fang Ning evaded the subject and said, âAh, Iâve some matters to attend to. Iâll send a commissioner to discuss with you about redeeming yourself.â
âDamn it, as a Hero, how can you go back on your own words?â Cang Lang instinctively felt far from good.
Although the person in front of him was arrogant and boastful, he was easy to deal with. If he were to be switched with someone else, the consequences would really be unpredictableâŠ
âHm, although I have many titles, I donât have the one of âHeroâ⊠Iâm leaving, Iâm leaving.â Fang Ning casually dropped the sentence and slipped away.
Only Cang Lang was left, dumbstruck, before a voice sounded.
âThis little ransom of yours is only enough to buy the freedom of one of your legs. Are you gonna continue?â
The voice was inhuman and extremely cold. Cang Lang only felt that it freeze it all the way down to its bones.
After being scolded by Sir System, Fang Ning left the arena feeling battered and exhausted, and returned to the System Space in a bad mood.
He raised his hand and summoned the Earthly Monument. After it recognized him as its owner, he was able to change it according to his wishes. Currently, it appeared as a piece of jade in his hands, warm and pleasant.
Since he had nothing to do, for now, he checked the other functions of the Earthly Monument.
Apart from being able to integrate and protect the user, this Earthly Monument had other functions as well, just like the Divine Monument.
[1. Terran List. Records all the rare treasures in the world. Items making the list are all extremely valuable treasures.]
[2. At the beginning of each year, a treasure will be born, starting the âTreasure Heist Contestâ. The winner will obtain the treasure. Participation qualifications: Be in possession of an artifact in the Terran List.]
âOh, thatâs pretty good.â Fang Ningâs imagination roamed. He immediately wanted to see how many of the treasures the System had were on the list.
âDonât see. Donât you know the meaning of keeping a low-profile?â Sir System suddenly said.
âEh, I canât even look in secret?â Fang Ning was speechless.
âWho knows, maybe if you look, itâll be the same as the Divine Monument and the stupid Heavenly Axiom will suddenly deliver a free advertisement to let all those strong cultivators know as wellâŠâ
âIsnât that what you want? If people come to you to fight over it, then you can just farm them.â
âOh, thatâs true, but a wise man once said, âDonât be afraid of a burglar, but be afraid of a burglar who thinksâ. I donât want to be so high-profile.â The System explained.
âHm, arenât you high-profile already? Pharos of the East, Hero of China, which one of these titles arenât world renown?â Fang Ning said speechlessly.
âAh, you still have to wait for now. I have too many treasures, we canât reveal them so early.â
âForget it, besides, I donât care about your treasures. Iâm happy as long I have the Divine and Earthly Monuments, as well as my precious game book.â Fang Ning said flippantly.
âDamn it, you took all the best treasures even though they were obtained through my effort. How could the Heavens be so unfair?â The System was indignant.
âHahahaha, thatâs because treasures only land in the hands of the virtuous. Are you virtuous? Nope, you frequently do immoral things, so all the good treasures come to me.â Fang Ning said triumphantly.
The System was speechless, ââŠâ
In the central part of North America, between the green mountains and forest, was a simple wooden villa.
In the wooden villa, there was an old man wearing a long robe currently healing his wounds.
The dense forest and rolling hills concealed the villa well.
He was Ling Yunzi. A few days ago, he managed to escape from Vigilante Aâs blockade using the blood sacrifice technique, and hid in this bodhimanda <sup>1</sup> that he prepared early on.
After a long while, his entire body trembled. Blood red energy circled his body for a long time before slowly dissipating.
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He then opened his eyes and slowly stood up.
âThat hateful Vigilante A, he caused me to waste 3,000 furnaces.â He bitterly spat the sentence. Then, his heart suddenly shook, and he looked to the far west.
âHaha, my chance is here,â He laughed triumphantly, âVigilante A, your preordained enemy has Descended. Hahahaha!â
His body flashed, and a cloud appeared, drifting to the west.