Chapter 666: The Divine Son Suffers a Heavy Blow

Chen Cheng nodded slightly, a playful smile on his face as he said nonchalantly,

“Correct. It doesn’t matter if it’s Source Crystal Jade or Low Grade Organ Refining Pills, as long as you have enough!”

This casual attitude thoroughly infuriated Xiao Nianci, nearly making her cough up a mouthful of old blood.

‘Is this pretty boy in front of me an idiot?’

‘But how could an idiot come up with a plan to extort everyone?’

If their positions were reversed, Xiao Nianci would have to admit it. This pretty boy’s brazen extortion of more than ten of them was a truly brilliant tactic!

He was clearly bullying the weak with his strength, yet he managed to appear righteous and confident, leaving no room for anyone to find fault.

‘This young man’s Martial Arts Power is unmatched, his intellect is almost demonic, and he was born with an exquisitely beautiful face!’

‘Looking across the entire Northern Territory, you probably couldn’t find a second young man with such charisma!’

‘No wonder that girl Yingluo is so completely smitten with him, her heart leaning entirely his way!’

‘If I had known, why would I have offered the Low Grade Organ Refining Pills? Wouldn’t it have been easier to just pool our resources with Xiao Longjiang and the others and scrounge up the Source Crystal Jades?’

‘Sigh… Forget it. This young man is invincible, ruthless, and merciless. Even that Demon Cultivator wasn’t as terrifying as him. It’s best not to provoke him!’

Xiao Nianci thought of the three Tide Hall Stewards on Corpse Island, the members of the Taiyi Sect, and the two Blood Moon Sect Stewards, and an involuntary shudder ran through her.

She fumbled in her robes for a long while and took out three Source Crystal Jades.

The two Perfect Martial Artists of the Organ Refining Realm from the Xiao Family beside her each took out a Source Crystal Jade as well and handed them to her.

Only then did Xiao Nianci place the five Source Crystal Jades into a silk brocade bag and toss it to Chen Cheng.

“Very good!” Chen Cheng accepted the Source Crystal Jades and said leisurely, “You all may leave.”

“Rest assured, this Young Master’s word is his bond. Now that I’ve accepted your compensation, I won’t cause you any more trouble.”

“However, if you dare to compete with this Young Master for treasures, that’s another matter entirely.”

“This Young Master’s great hammer has never been one for sentiment!”

The crowd couldn’t wait to leave, wanting to get as far away from this Evil God as possible. They all clasped their hands in a brief salute, turned, and left immediately.

Xiao Yingluo stared dazedly at her beloved Senior Brother Xiu Chen, seemingly wanting to say a few more words.

“Yingluo, let’s go!”

Seeing this, Xiao Nianci didn’t waste a word, grabbing her by the arm and pulling her swiftly away from Lake Heart Island.

“Hey… Aunt, I haven’t even thanked Senior Brother Xiu Chen for taking care of me all this time!”

…

Everyone else had left, but Ke Dali still stood by the Cold Pool, his small, round eyes darting about as if lost in thought.

“Fatty Ke, do you still wish to have a go with this Young Master?”

Chen Cheng glanced at him and said coolly.

Ke Dali snapped back to his senses and chuckled. “Young Master Xiu Chen, you must be joking. I felt an instant connection with you; there’s really no need for a life-and-death battle!”

As he spoke, he took out a Source Crystal Jade and tossed it to Chen Cheng.

This action took Chen Cheng by complete surprise, and he was about to toss the Source Crystal Jade back.

“This Young Master said your compensation was waived, so it’s waived. I won’t cause you any trouble in the future!”

Ke Dali’s smile grew even warmer as he grinned. “This compensation is for my junior brother, Chen Cheng. If you happen to meet him, Young Master Xiu Chen, perhaps you could look out for him a little.”

“Oh?”

Chen Cheng’s eyes lit up. ‘This senior brother of mine is a man of principle,’ he thought. He then nodded slightly and said with a serious expression,

“Fine. This Young Master accepts this compensation.”

“If I see that junior brother of yours, this Young Master will not make things difficult for him.”

“Of course, of course!” Ke Dali still showed no intention of leaving.

Chen Cheng asked, “Is there something else?”

Ke Dali thought for a moment, then said tentatively, “Young Master Xiu Chen, we’ve gotten to know each other through this fight, so to speak.”

“Since we’ve met, it must be fate.”

“I was just wondering, does the Young Master hail from one of the great Noble Families of the Central State, or a Major Sect from another territory?”

Chen Cheng said flatly, “No comment.”

Far from being annoyed, Ke Dali became even more certain of his suspicions.

‘This pretty boy’s cold and arrogant attitude only further proves that his background is extraordinary. He must be a scion of a great Noble Family from the Central State, or a True Disciple from a Major Sect in another territory!’

At this thought, he became very enthusiastic and said,

“Since you’ve come to the Northern Territory, Young Master Xiu Chen, you must be planning to get some good experience before returning to your Sect.”

“Immortal caves are great, but in the Five Northern States, one might only appear every few years. They’re a matter of luck, not something you can actively seek out.”

“All sorts of Secret Realms are even rarer, appearing only once every few decades. Once one does, it’s immediately swarmed by Innate Realm Experts from the various Major Sects.”

“Even if Organ Refining Realm Martial Artists like us get a chance to go in, we just end up as assistants for the Innate Realm Experts and don’t get any of the resources!”

“The Northern Plains Territory is vast, its resources are far more abundant than in the Five Northern States, and Secret Realms appear there often. Not many Innate Realm Experts go there seeking opportunities, so it’s truly a treasure land.”

“With your Martial Arts Power, Young Master, you would gain far more in the Northern Plains. You might even find the opportunity to break through to the Innate Realm. Why not go to the Northern Plains Territory to train for a while?”

‘This guy is undoubtedly looking for another hired thug to accompany him to the Northern Plains.’ Chen Cheng found this amusing, but he put on a displeased expression and said in a low voice,

“Fatty Ke, do you take this Young Master for an idiot?”

“The Northern Plains Two States have not only the Barbarian Race but two different kinds of Demon Race as well. It’s extremely dangerous; even Innate Realm Experts are unwilling to go.”

“If this Young Master goes to the Northern Plains, wouldn’t that just be courting death?”

“Ah… Young Master Xiu Chen, you’re mistaken!” Ke Dali waved his hands repeatedly and said with great confidence,

“With your Martial Arts Power, Young Master, you should be able to retreat with ease even if you encounter an Innate Realm Expert, or a Tier Seven Demon Venerable of either kind.”

“Besides, if you go to the Northern Plains, Young Master, I, Ke Dali, can go with you.”

“This Yellow Tier Spiritual Artifact of mine, the Mountain-Suppressing Xuanwu Armor, has extremely strong defense. It can face a Tier Seven Demon Venerable of either kind head-on and still allow for a safe retreat.”