Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 778: Juxuan Island Four Thieves: Why Is There a Person Inside the Coffin?

Chapter 778: Juxuan Island Four Thieves: Why Is There a Person Inside the Coffin?

The two Dragon Tribe scouts felt their scalps tingle. They had assumed it was a crime committed by outsiders, but it turned out there was a traitor within their ranks, who was even an elder.

To have dared to commit such an outrageous act, this elder’s strength can’t be underestimated.

“What do we do? Should we capture them all now?”

The steady Dragon tribesman looked at his companion in astonishment. “Are you alright? There are eight of them—four Divine Transfiguration cultivators and four Nascent Soul cultivators. Judging by their combat power, those four Nascent Soul cultivators can likely match Divine Transfiguration cultivators. Do you honestly believe we can capture them with just the two of us?”

“Then what do we do?”

“Here’s what. You go notify the elders; I’ll stay here to observe. Once those four Nascent Soul cultivators get the Dragon Pearl, they’ll definitely hand it to the elder behind the theft. We’ll catch them red-handed. That way, we’ll score a meritorious achievement!”

“You’re so clever!” Knowing time was tight, the companion immediately set off to inform the elders.

Lu Yang’s group completed the exchange with the Juxuan Island Four Thieves, successfully obtaining the Ancestral Dragon Grass.

The big brother secretly transmitted an auditory message. “Change of plan. Move quickly!”

The three underlings were baffled. “Did our theft of the Dragon Pearl get exposed?”

The big brother looked at his three underlings in exasperation. If it weren’t for me, you three would have been caught long ago.

“Didn’t you hear those four Nascent Soul cultivators? This grass belongs to a Dragon Tribe elder, and we stole it. Do you think he’d leave us a way out? Once those four Nascent Soul cultivators report this to that Dragon Tribe elder, all four of us will be finished!”

If we’re still at the Fusion Stage, there might be room to maneuver. But four Divine Transfiguration cultivators before a Dragon Tribe elder? I’m afraid we won’t withstand even one smack of his palm!

“Then what do we do?”

The big brother gritted his teeth and made a decision. “We can’t afford to care so much now. Quickly go to the merchant guild and move the Dragon Pearl away.”

On the other hand, Lu Yang’s group decided to go find the black-robed Dragon Tribe elder.

Seeing the two groups split, the steady Dragon tribesman in the shadows didn’t hesitate to follow Lu Yang’s group. As for the Juxuan Island Four Thieves, once the Dragon Tribe elders arrived, even if the four had fled the sea market, the Dragon Tribe could still capture them. This was the confidence of the Dragon Tribe, the East Sea’s overlord!

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The Juxuan Island Four Thieves hurried back to the merchant guild. It was the third day, and Steward Liu was already waiting at the front desk.

The big brother urgently transmitted an auditory message. “Old Liu, quickly retrieve the coffin!”

“What’s wrong? You got exposed?” Steward Liu sensed something amiss with the big brother’s tone.

You changed appearances again?

Three days ago, you four didn’t look like this when storing the coffin. Quite cautious, I must say.

“Not yet. Just retrieve it. If the Dragon Tribe questions you, it’s fine to tell the truth. They won’t suspect you!” The big brother didn’t forget to reassure Steward Liu. Otherwise, if he thinks we’re unreliable and reports us to make a meritorious contribution, that’d be troublesome.

“Alright.”

Steward Liu entered the warehouse. He passed by the coffin Su Yu had covered with a black cloth and retrieved the coffin he had personally stored three days ago.

“Here, be careful.” Steward Liu carried the coffin out.

“Until we meet again.” The Juxuan Island Four Thieves took the coffin and hastily left.

On the way, they even put on mourning expressions, acting as if a dear brother of theirs had died. As great thieves, one needed not only high cultivation and a sharp mind but also good acting skills. People around them believed the coffin contained a dead person. Carrying the coffin, the Juxuan Island Four Thieves cried with snot and tears, successfully deceiving the guards and leaving the sea market.

After swimming about two li from the sea market, the four took out Divine Travel Talismans and affixed them to their legs, speeding forward and distancing themselves from this place of trouble as fast as possible. They changed routes multiple times, sometimes flying and sometimes swimming, before finally arriving at the intended island.

“Whew, we’re safe now.”

The entire journey had been nerve-wracking. They feared that the Dragon Tribe would notice something, which would render all their efforts futile.

“Success! Quickly take out the Dragon Pearl!” The second brother was excited. I can’t believe we actually succeeded! Although there were accidents along the way, Big Brother’s wise decisions turned danger into safety.

The big brother was also excited and pushed open the lid of the coffin. Making eye contact with Xiao Xinghai lying inside, he froze.

He silently closed the lid, then reopened it. Xiao Xinghai was still lying inside.

Xiao Xinghai yawned. “We’ve been out for three days, right? Have you gotten the Dragon blood?

“Did you all change appearances again? Were you afraid of being recognized?” Xiao Xinghai had heard that the Dragon Tribe’s relationship with the Dao-Seeking Sect’s Sect Leader and First Elder was poor. Being cautious can’t go wrong.

The Juxuan Island Four Thieves stared at Xiao Xinghai with shock and disbelief. They were great cultivators over a thousand years old and focused on news of Fusion cultivators. They weren’t familiar with Xiao Xinghai, a young kunpeng who had lived only twenty years and debuted just three years ago.

“Big Brother, what’s going on? Did the Dragon Pearl gain sentience and become a demon spirit?” The fourth brother transmitted an auditory message.

The big brother secretly nodded. “Highly possible. I’ve heard some exquisitely refined half-immortal or immortal artifacts develop intelligence and can take human form.

“And didn’t you hear him? He said ‘been out for three days,’ which indicates he was stolen from the Dragon Palace three days ago. It seems he’s quite happy to be out of the Dragon Palace.

“Although he is at the Nascent Soul Stage, he saw through our disguises at a glance. That’s not something a Nascent Soul cultivator can do!”

“Then what did he mean by ‘Dragon blood?’”

“Not sure. Maybe the Dragon Pearl needs to absorb Dragon blood to unleash its true power?” the second brother speculated.

In any case, they were Fusion experts and had some Dragon blood on hand, just not very fresh.

“Did you want this?” The big brother took out a small jar of Dragon blood from his storage ring, his tone subconsciously respectful.

“Not very fresh, huh?” Xiao Xinghai felt the Dragon Tribe wasn’t honorable, bullying Lu Yang and his companions and even giving them old blood after the mission was completed.

“Please make do with it.” The big brother smiled apologetically.

“Pour it in then.” Xiao Xinghai lay flat in the coffin; he was still severely injured. He sighed. “If not for the rule limitation, I wouldn’t need to rely on absorbing Dragon blood to recover.”

The Four Thieves’ hearts shook. So it’s indeed a sentient Dragon Pearl that has turned into a demon spirit. After taking on human form, its power greatly diminished, needing to absorb Dragon blood to recover.

As for the rule he mentioned, it was likely caused by Transcendent Tribulation cultivators or half-immortals fighting.

The big brother respectfully poured the Dragon blood into the coffin. Xiao Xinghai didn’t care whether his clothes got stained and lay comfortably, absorbing the blood and cultivating the Dragon Transformation Mantra.

Hearing dragon roars echo from within Xiao Xinghai, the Four Thieves grew even more deferential.

The big brother smiled obsequiously by the side and chose his words carefully, afraid of offending this Dragon Pearl demon spirit. “Brother Pearl, what are your plans next?”

Xiao Xinghai was taken aback. “Who’s Brother Pearl? Is that a nickname you gave me?”

“Isn’t your true form the Dragon Pearl? If you don’t like this form of address, we juniors can change it.”

Xiao Xinghai grew even more perplexed. “Have you lost your memories? I’m Xiao Xinghai.”

Xiao Xinghai and the Juxuan Island Four Thieves stared at each other, their expressions utterly befuddled.

Then the Juxuan Island Four Thieves reacted. They flew into a rage, their furious bellows reverberating through the whole island.

“Where’s the Dragon Pearl?!”