Chapter 494: Arrangements to Leave the City (1/2)

Chapter 494: Arrangements to Leave the City

“Leave Desolate City within three days. Otherwise, no one will be able to save you.”

After Chu Chaoyun said this, he did not bother staying any longer. A sword made of light appeared below him and carried him off into the darkness.

Xiao Chen watched Chu Chaoyun leave. His presence had cast a shadow on Xiao Chen’s heart. He had already been very careful, yet Chu Chaoyun still found him.

If Chu Chaoyun could find Xiao Chen, then the people looking to cause trouble for Xiao Chen could do so as well. It really seemed like he could no longer stay in Desolate City.

The Spiritual Energy within Desolate City was denser than outside. Xiao Chen originally intended to stay longer. However, from the looks of today, he had to leave earlier.

Xiao Chen pushed off the wall and immediately left this place. He could only abandon this courtyard.

Not long after Xiao Chen left, a few cultivators in black nimbly landed in the courtyard.

When they saw the burnt buildings, the leader revealed a look of suspicion. He muttered, “This brat is really cautious. We just arrived, but he already burned his house in advance. The news that we bought from the Wind Chasing Pavilion is wasted.”

The person beside the leader hid a thick murderous intent in his eyes. He said coldly, “He should be leaving Desolate City now. That will make things more convenient for us.”

The leader smiled and said, “City Lord Gao is right. It is too eye-catching if we take action in the city. It is better for us to act outside. Let’s go back to our Holy Fire Manor’s branch first and discuss the details.”

Gao Yangyu said indifferently, “There is no need. Since I promised to cooperate with you, I will not take action alone. Just send someone to inform me when the time comes.”

A hint of arrogance could be heard in Gao Yangyu’s tone; he did not care about the Holy Fire Manor. After he spoke, he left on his own.

Leng Yun looked at the leader and said, “Uncle Qin, is this person reliable? What if he stabs us in the back?”

Old Qin smiled coldly and said, “Don’t worry. Xiao Chen caused him to go bankrupt. He definitely hates Xiao Chen to the bone. Given Xiao Chen’s strength now, he will not be able to deal with him alone. He has no other choice but to cooperate with us.”

Leng Yun said in a somewhat depressed tone, “However, this fellow’s att.i.tude is really puts me in a bad mood. He immediately asked for fifty percent of the spoils. If Father agreed to help us, he would not have such an opportunity.”

Old Qin smiled and said, “Just ignore him. After all, he was once an important person in the southern islands. We should give him some face.”

Old Qin was not interested in the Spirit Stones on Xiao Chen. He only wanted that peak high-ranked Demon Core back, to open his sea of consciousness, so he could become a Martial Monarch.

By the time Old Qin became a Martial Monarch, it would be easy for him to obtain as many Spirit Stones as he wanted. He was very clear on his priorities.

Old Qin believed that it was impossible for this operation to fail. They had two half-step Martial Monarchs, and dozens of Superior Grade Martial Kings. These were enough to guarantee that nothing would go wrong.

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Early the next morning, Xiao Chen went to a restaurant in Desolate City, intending to have a meal before his departure.

Xiao Chen had already decided where to go next. Currently, his state of ma.s.sacre was still too weak. He wanted to go to the Deep Sea Battlefield and hone his state of ma.s.sacre.

After that, Xiao Chen would return to the Great Qin Nation to settle some things with the Xiao Clan before going to the Imperial Capital. Finally, he will go and partic.i.p.ate in the Five Nation Youth Compet.i.tion, which was held every four years.

One and a half years might look like a lot of time, but given Xiao Chen’s plans, it might not be sufficient.

“Boss! Give me another five liters of the best wine you have. I’m also running out of Thunder Ox meat; bring me another half!”

[TL note: The Thunder Ox is different from the Lightning Ox mentioned in the early parts of this novel.]

Xiao Chen had just entered when he heard a bold voice.

The Thunder Ox was a Rank 6 Spirit Beast. Its meat was not only better than regular beef, it had a great texture to it. After one ate it, its fragrance would linger in one’s mouth.

That was an extremely pleasant sensation. The most important thing was that the flesh of a Rank 6 Spirit Beast contained Spiritual Energy. Hence, it strengthened the physical body when consumed.

There were many benefits, but the price was ridiculously high. One might be able to afford to eat a couple of kilograms daily, but having half a Thunder Ox in one go was extravagant.

Furthermore, from the sound of things, that person had already eaten half a Thunder Ox before this. Xiao Chen could not help but feel curious, so he looked over.

Xiao Chen saw a very stout person at the table beside the window on the third floor. This table seemed larger than the other tables around and that person was the only one there. He guzzled wine as he tore chunks of flesh off with his teeth.

This person looked very contented. Xiao Chen felt that this person looked very familiar, so he took a closer look. Indeed, it was Bai Lixi.

“Waiter! Why are you so slow?! This old man is about to die of impatience. If it does not come soon, this old man will be going to another store…”

Bai Lixi saw Xiao Chen as he was halfway through. He was instantly stunned before becoming startled. He swallowed the meat in his mouth before he chewed it properly.

As a result, the meat got stuck in his throat. A pained expression replaced his look of contentment.