Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 983 - 840: The Contract Is Formed! (Part 2)

It even requires a spell? This is a new piece of information. Bai Yunqi instinctively turned his gaze towards Xie Chenyuan.

The other had long developed an occupational habit of itching to act, but having learned his lesson, he dared not easily read the fortune of any cultivator who came to the small courtyard. He understood well that those who came here by fate were never ordinary characters!

However, while he couldn’t divine about the cultivators, he could cast a divination to verify the truth or falsehood of their words.

Immediately, he raised his hand to summon the divination. Xie Chenyuan nodded and said, "His sole focus now is survival; indeed, he isn’t lying. Moreover, from the hexagram, tsk tsk, these two demon cultivators are already at the end of their rope."

He gathered the divination plate with his sleeve, lowered his head, and kindly said to Jiu Qing and Yan Yue: "If you leave this courtyard, you will undoubtedly die!"

"Yes, since we are under the kill order from the Great Lord of the Regent Throne in the Demon Realm, with Mahayana realm assassins attacking us at any moment, it’s only by an incredible stroke of luck that we’re still alive." Jiu Qing said sincerely: "So we want to trade the Pagoda for your understanding, even if it means working like an ox or a horse, at least it would give us a chance to cling to life."

Yun Mo, in his massive form, leaned in curiously and asked, "I really want to know why you’re being hunted? Weren’t you working for the Demon King?"

"We were indeed working for the Demon King, but now that the Demon King has disappeared, the Regent Throne handles all matters in the Demon Realm. Naturally, us ’old servants’ will be purged."

"Oh? The Demon King has disappeared?" Hu Zhile was astonished, "Does that mean the attempt to invade and pollute the Wilderness World will be put on hold?"

The Demon Realm no longer invading is good news for both the Wilderness and the human worlds!

"I’m not sure about the details and dare not speculate wildly, but when it comes to these inside stories, Jiu Mu likely knows more than I do." Jiu Qing looked at his companion, hoping she would understand his gaze and at least temporarily submit, to at least save her life first.

Everyone’s gaze turned to Jiu Mu.

She blinked, indicating first to Jiu Qing that she wasn’t stupid and knew what to do; second, to everyone else that she indeed knew more insider information.

Qing Niao, holding the still-sleepy skylark, sat on the top of a mushroom house, swinging his legs playfully, and said, "Big White Snake, if you really want to keep them as oxen or horses, I happen to have a contract spell that ensures absolute loyalty and no betrayal.

However, my brother might have a better way, as he uses the power of law, which is more binding and effective. Feel free to act according to your wishes; whether to kill or spare, the decision today is yours!"

"Then I must think carefully," Bai Yunqi said with a half-smile, looking at Jiu Mu, "Miss Hu, Miss He, can you let her speak too? We need to know whether these two are useful before considering how to deal with them."

On the surface, there was Xie Chenyuan and Tang Qin, and in the shadows, Old Dog served as threefold verification methods, ensuring they didn’t twist the truth. Everyone was curious about what exactly was happening in the Demon Realm, and the two ladies followed the same procedure, soon allowing Jiu Mu to speak as well.

She knew well where the outside world’s misunderstanding of the Demon Race came from, and immediately explained the reasons for the Demon Realm’s constant expansion. In the end, she said helplessly, "The Demon King has always played by the rules. If he were to lead an invasion of the world, there would normally be a warning before releasing polluting demonic energy, allowing ample time to evacuate.

In the past, it was always this way, but this time... I suspect the Demon King went missing at the very start of the invasion operation, and none of the Lords under the Regent Throne are up to any good! Who knows what method they’ll use to deal with the Wilderness World.

Furthermore, the higher-ups in the Demon Realm Alliance have already sold the entire world to the Demon Realm. Expanding into small worlds is troublesome for us, and without ample opportunities and lucrative returns, the Demon King isn’t foolish to do thankless work."

"Regardless, with the Demon King missing and us pursued, as of now we are not enemies," Jiu Qing added. "Earlier, under Luo Nanjia’s orders, I harmed Daoist Bai. Although it wasn’t my wish, real damage was done, and I am willing to do everything I can to make amends.

If Daoist Bai cannot swallow this grievance, then a blood-for-blood, tooth-for-tooth retaliation is only right.

I’m still willing to offer the Seven-Layered Glazed Treasure Tower and a spell to ensure Jiu Mu’s safety. She knew the Demon King from early times, and if the chance arises, she might persuade the Demon Realm to abandon the invasion of the Wilderness World. Besides, her cultivation technique is unique, and it might be useful to keep her."

Ling Di tilted her snowy little head, "What do you think?"

Having died once, Bai Yunqi could still clearly remember the helplessness and resentment of self-destruction, and the anger at the time. His mortal enemy, who triggered the killing array and caused his death, was right in front of him, yet he felt no urge to take their life.

Rather than killing them for revenge, he preferred that their owner accept a loyal servant. After all, the demon cultivator had quite the abilities, and even a death warrior for the frontlines would be more useful than simply killing them.

Moreover, dying once yet somehow gaining fortune, it was hard to say whether Jiu Qing’s actions were ultimately good or bad for him.

"Let the Venerable Family decide, I’m not planning to kill him." After a moment of silence, Bai Yunqi chuckled softly, "After all, I’m safe and sound now. It’s better for the Venerable Family to decide what price needs to be paid and what compensation the perpetrator needs to make."

Thus, Jiang Yuan, who was currently farming points in the Mysterious Cave, soon received several new messages.

1. The Treasure Forging Workshop has finally completed the armor (upper garment) that has been on their minds for a long time!

After equipping, Physical Strength +1500, Life +1500, Defense +1500, with the current base Physical Strength breaking through to 5000 points, equipping the exoskeleton suit can still add another 1500 points.

2. After City Lord Yuan’s Demon Mirror officially began upgrading, you can click to view the materials required for the next upgrade.