usatvline Chapter 402 - 245: Pai Bang Leader, Lying Through His Teeth (Part 3)
Chapter 402 - 245: Pai Bang Leader, Lying Through His Teeth (Part 3)
Zheng Xuanfeng, as if distancing himself, said solemnly:
"The Zheng Family is not on the same boat as the Zhu Family. I agreed to cooperate solely because of your promised Divine Weapon Refining Method."
Stubborn!
Zhu Jiren secretly cursed, though his face was filled with a smile as warm as a spring breeze:
"The Divine Weapon Refining Technique is a price offered by the Female Wealth Deity of Celestial Water Prefecture. Given her status, she wouldn’t deceive Brother Xuanfeng.
Moreover, you have seen a third of the Yinglong Pattern and Taotie Pattern. If a raw embryo of a divine weapon succeeds in melting these two patterns, it will surely transform and evolve, nurturing divine intention."
Zheng Xuanfeng acknowledged with a sound; if he hadn’t witnessed the two Divine Patterns of Weapon Casting with his own eyes, he wouldn’t have agreed to Zhu Jiren to forge a hundred treasured weapons for him.
The cost paid by the Zheng Family to complete this "business" is simply unimaginable.
"What does the Female Wealth Deity of Celestial Water Prefecture want with so many treasured weapons? And why must they all be of various kinds of ’sword’?"
Zheng Xuanfeng couldn’t help but ask.
The number of treasured weapons the Zheng Family can forge throughout the year is less than what can be counted on one hand.
Gathering a hundred is truly difficult.
"Brother Xuanfeng, just follow the instructions given by the esteemed person."
Zhu Jiren’s smile was peculiar, as if he was deliberately withholding something.
"Everyone in Celestial Water Prefecture knows that Grand General Zhao is seated behind the Hidden Pavilion.
Then, Brother Xuanfeng, you might as well guess who supports Zhu Mingyu, who makes money even more skillfully than Master Xu San, the Female Wealth Deity?"
Zheng Xuanfeng’s face tightened, and he said no more.
"I will withdraw the arrangements over at Hongming. I initially thought that with the Zheng Family’s eighty furnaces operating simultaneously and lacking iron materials, I would step on Li Yuan.
Since you’re concerned about Bai Qilang’s words, forget it."
Zhu Jiren rubbed his nose as if he had an urge, and picked up the smoking pipe again.
"The Zheng Family should strive to gather a hundred as soon as possible, farewell."
Zheng Xuanfeng sat down for a short while before standing up. He was unsure exactly through what channels Zhu Jiren was able to connect to the Female Wealth Deity Zhu Mingyu of Celestial Water Prefecture.
Judging from previous interactions, that Zhu Jiren should also be a runner, busy working for the esteemed person, threading the needle and weaving the thread.
"A hundred treasured weapons, all swords... aimed at the Meridian Sword Sect?"
Zheng Xuanfeng stepped out the door, the bright sunlight shining on him, yet he felt an inexplicable chill.
"I hope I’m just overthinking."
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The Pai Bang Headquarter, situated at the Cape of Good Hope Platform by the Nu Yun Riverfront, covers a vast area, with watchtowers scattered like a military fortress.
Master’s influence indeed worked; in a place like the Headquarter, where outsiders are not easily allowed in, Bai Qi and Xu Zirong passed through unhindered.
They even arranged for two Incense Masters dressed in strong outfits to entertain them, afraid of any neglect.
"Master, is that the Dragon Head?"
After walking nearly Half a Stick of Incense, Bai Qi finally reached the heart of the Pai Bang Headquarter, where the towering Cape of Good Hope Platform cast a vast shadow like a crouching giant beast.
"Indeed."
Chen Xing strolled leisurely, climbing the wide five-layered platform where a thin and old man stood with hands behind his back.
The man’s eyebrows were snow-white, his face ancient, with an immensely broad waist and back.
"Chen Xing! You scoundrel, coming to the three-treasure hall without reason! Suddenly seeking me today, you surely harbor ill intentions!"
The old man spoke with a resonant voice as if a copper bell had rung, causing the group’s eardrums to swell.
"Lao Hong, why speak in such an estranged manner? My disciple did indeed wrong you along with Qiu Changtian, but that was ten years ago. As a regional Dragon Head, you should be magnanimous and not hold grudges."
Chen Xing responded with hearty laughter.
He turned around and gestured to Bai Qi:
"This is Hong the Dragon Head who devoured Yihai Prefecture, you should quickly pay your respects."
Bai Qi saluted respectfully, while internally musing:
"This Dragon Head has such a proud nature, even when speaking to Master he doesn’t open his eyes! Truly dismissive!"
"Bah! My eyes are already opened to their fullest! Look again carefully!"
The old man whose waist and back seemed burdened like a turtle shell suddenly burst out in anger:
"Chen Xing! Your grandson is as annoying as you!"