Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 922 - 814: Dispute (Part 2)

If the overt and covert struggles between the two realms were indeed possible, the Demon King granting a Divine Artifact merely to capture a mere Snake Demon seems incredible, doesn't it?

Or perhaps... this pagoda serves another purpose, but they have borrowed it for personal use?

"Can you hear me?" The confirmation from Luo Nanjia's glance assured him, and the hunched old man approached the pagoda, his voice hoarse as he tested the waters.

Bai Yunqi lazily shifted his body, speaking weakly: "If I may trouble you, friend, to raise your voice a little. The golden body divine statue in this tower keeps chanting curses to suppress demons, and the noise is giving me quite a headache.

Though I've fallen to being a prisoner, if you seek to bargain for secrets, could you first abate this Divine Power?

If this continues, I fear it won't be long before life ends... regarding the Life Origin... you naturally won't obtain the information you desire."

Can't they see something so obvious? Could it be they're just pretending?

Luo Nanjia glanced at Jiu Qing, who waved his hand with a puzzled expression, indicating he hadn't done anything suspicious.

Then he cautiously communicated secretly: "I was only granted the usage rights. I haven't refined the pagoda to make it my own, so I can't fully control the situation inside. However..."

After a brief hesitation, Jiu Qing added: "He is indeed under tremendous pressure; even his demon energy is beginning to dissipate. He's probably not lying."

"Then why don't you quickly stop the golden body divine statue?" Luo Nanjia got anxious upon hearing this.

His reincarnation hadn't gone smoothly, otherwise, he wouldn't be stuck in a child's body.

Painstakingly he seized this opportunity, gathered three treasures, and indeed, found the Life Origin. If he wanted to live, he must obtain it!

Hadn't even been interrogated, and the White Snake Demon was about to die, then more clues about the Life Origin would be lost, wouldn't they?

"I haven't activated the Killing Array." Jiu Qing recovered from his earlier emotional fluctuations and succinctly stated, "If activated, he would be dead by now."

Having said that, he looked at the inside of the pagoda, momentarily unsure.

The Seven-Layered Exquisite Pagoda is a very domineering Divine Artifact, certainly not something anyone can harness and use. Initially, the Demon King selected dozens of candidates, and only I was most compatible with the pagoda.

That was also the first time Jiu Qing activated the pagoda, imprisoning a high realm Demon Cultivator inside, and upon starting the Killing Array, it took only a dozen breaths to turn him into pus.

Given the White Snake Demon's condition, it appears more like he's unable to withstand the golden body divine statue's pressure, coupled with being trapped in the pagoda, unable to circulate Spiritual Power, leaving him increasingly weakened.

"Release him," Luo Nanjia ordered after a moment of silence.

But Jiu Qing remained unmoved, "Beware of deception."

"What deception? There are three of us here, could he possibly escape?"

"Any possibility can't be risked."

"That's an order!"

Watching the two getting into a spat, the hunched old man raspily advised, "Jiu Qing's concern is for safety. We can't endure mishaps using the Divine Artifact secretly. What if? Even if he can't run, if he causes a commotion, we would be in serious trouble."

Luo Nanjia's eyes blazed at the practically attainable treasure, his mind obsessed with Life Origin and immortality. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"He can't come out; you can go in," Jiu Qing's eyes flickered, his eyelids slightly drooping, casting a shadow from his long, thick eyelashes. Even the bright midday light couldn't illuminate his pupils.

"Impossible!" the hunched old man hurriedly interjected, "Even at worst, we could extract the Life Origin from the White Snake Demon, and we wouldn't suffer a loss!

For one, we don't know how powerful the golden body divine statue truly is. After all, no one has ever walked out alive from the pagoda; secondly, if the White Snake Demon deceives, getting close recklessly might be dangerous."

"Ha! How could I fear a mere little Snake Demon?" Though he said this, self-assured Luo Nanjia indeed refrained from taking reckless action.

Seeing this, a trace of disappointment flashed fleetingly in Jiu Qing's eyes.

If he dared to go in, I would activate the Killing Array!

Following such a self-serving superior, it's only a matter of time before being scapegoated endlessly, better to solve it while I have a chance, it's a pity he didn't take the bait.

Bai Yunqi heard the commotion outside clearly, thinking, if he aligns with the former, being released, he could immediately use the Teleportation Talisman to escape. Even if there was an anti-teleportation Barrier, he might still have a chance to send the message out;

If he aligns with the latter, today's doom seems definite, but taking someone down with him is still redeemable.

Regrettably, there are three of them, constraining and blocking each other, and they stood still.

"Save me..." he thought of using provocation once more, seeking a glimmer of life.

The snake body ceased to coil, instead twisting and struggling in agony, the cry for help increasingly miserable, "I only just obtained the Life Origin today... I don't want to die! Whatever you wish to know... I'll answer truthfully... please save me..."

Isn't it smooth sailing when a detained prisoner can't hold up and wants to voluntarily confess? Is there any easier interrogation?

Luo Nanjia, joyful, loudly inquired, "Quick, tell me, where did you obtain the Life Origin? As long as you speak truthfully, I'll release you!"

"If I tell... there's no way you'd let me go." Bai Yunqi panted heavily, "You release me first!"

Without waiting for the gaze to turn toward him, Jiu Qing refused, "Impossible."

Anyway, he preserved evidence, proving that using the Divine Artifact privately was Luo Nanjia's doing; he had already extricated himself.

The Demon King is exact in rewarding meritorious service and punishing wrongdoing, whoever gave the order bears the consequence, and it won't trace back to him. Involving Life Origin, it's just a messy affair, seizing a chance to gain some benefits is possible, but he refuses anything that might bear responsibility.

"I swear by my Daoxin, gaining the information will definitely release you," the hunched old man had a flash of inspiration and offered terms: "How about it?"

Luo Nanjia's gaze was filled with appreciation when he looked toward him.

Stepping up to share the superior's burden, a very competent subordinate. As for Daoxin, crucial to other cultivators, it's negligible to him, some loophole during the vow, and it's all set!

Bai Yunqi didn't fall for it but flexibly took a step back, "To show sincerity, at least let those golden body divine statues stop chanting before the trade! Their chanting is making my head hurt... I need a proper rest..."

Facing the simultaneous gaze from the two, Jiu Qing still shook his head, "I told you, I didn't activate the Killing Array. As for his so-called chanting, I'm unaware."

How come they got stuck at such a critical moment!

Luo Nanjia's face was gloomy, "For now, let him out; any issues I'll take responsibility."

"Impossible!" Jiu Qing and the hunched old man, united in opposition, leaving him glaring in frustration, helpless.

Listening to the White Snake Demon's painful wails, after a few silent breaths, Jiu Qing prompted once more, "You can go in to see if he's pretending."

"Impossible!" the hunched old man once more blocked, "With the Myriad Ages Mirror, Seven-Layered Glazed Treasure Tower, and the remnant Book of Life and Death, seeking out Life Origin will be a breeze, why risk it?"

Unyielding, Luo Nanjia grunted, "Which of these treasures doesn't require abundant Immortal Jade to activate? And none of them are fully repaired, using them once can take two to three days at least, and as long as ten days to half a month.

We need to stand ready to follow the Demon King's orders, capturing those Great Demon Cultivators on the list, assisting other teams in invading the Wilderness World. Where would we find so many opportunities to waste? Moreover, when do you predict the next news of Life Origin will come? If ever?

If no news arises, allowing the Demon Realm to invade, won't the pollution from Demonic Energy kill every living being in the whole Wilderness World, wiping out the Life Origin as well?"

"Then it seems Senior Luo was destined to face this calamity." Jiu Qing looked at him coldly, his right hand pressed atop the pagoda, "Whether the White Snake Demon is pretending or not, whether he has heard, these secrets must never be leaked.

The Killing Array, activate!"

With the last word, the Seven-Layered Glazed Treasure Tower, over a foot tall, suddenly emitted a brilliant radiance.

Seeing Luo Nanjia's expression darkening, the hunched old man hurriedly mediated, "Even so, the Life Origin newly obtained from the White Snake Demon can be squeezed out. When there is one, there will be two, don't be too hasty!

My Myriad Ages Mirror requires slightly less Immortal Jade, at worst we pool our stash, using it more times, eventually finding more Life Origin!

Moreover, I've heard there's a formidable figure within the Demon Realm Alliance who designed to seize the Life Origin from a Tribulation Crossing Realm Demon Cultivator. With these three treasures in our hands, discovering who did it, capturing them for interrogation, from here we can devise a method to seize Life Origin, wouldn't it be splendid?"