txolops Chapter 18 Divide the treasure
Chapter 18 Divide the treasure
Luo Ming, seizing the fleeting opportunity, activated the Frost Bracelet talisman without hesitation. He knew that his opponent possessed the Cloud-Stepping Boots, a rare treasure, and that once he was allowed to escape, it would be difficult to catch him again. The best strategy was to trap him first.
Feng Yue was suppressing Han Li with all his might when a bone-chilling cold suddenly came from above, scaring him out of his wits. In a hurry, he activated the Yellow Silk Umbrella to change direction and firmly block the light barrier above his head.
A flash of light appeared on the Frost Bracelet, which immediately slipped onto the outer edge of the yellow light shield. The immense force caused the shield to contract abruptly, and the previously stable shield began to hum under the strain, slowly twisting and deforming. Moreover, as it rotated, it emitted vortexes of icy air that howled and seeped into the shield. The spiritual energy shield formed by the yellow parasol was instantly frozen in place by this chilling air, becoming a crystalline ice sculpture.
Feng Yue's eyes widened in fury. He hurriedly recalled his own talisman and frantically bombarded the outer layer of the ice bracelet. However, both were talisman-level treasures, so how could they be easily broken? Although he shattered a lot of the outer ice, the vortex of cold air emitted by the ice bracelet quickly filled the gaps, clearly indicating that they were going to compete in terms of magical power.
"It's you!"
At this moment, Feng Yue realized that the attacker was Luo Ming and instantly understood that he was in a life-or-death situation. He made a snap decision, slapped his storage bag, took out several crimson talismans, and detonated them beside him without hesitation.
"Feng Yue is indeed a ruthless character." Upon seeing this, Luo Ming secretly admired the other party's sense of crisis—he was able to think of using a fire-type explosive talisman to break his ice bracelet in an instant.
Boom! A deafening explosion rang out. The power of several high-level level one explosive talismans was astonishing; ice shards flew everywhere, and the Frost Bracelet was immediately blasted away.
However, Feng Yue was also not in good condition. Although he had the Yellow Silk Umbrella to block him, the strong shockwave at such close range still made his lungs and internal organs tremble violently, his blood and qi surged, and his spiritual power was instantly disrupted. The secret technique he was about to use was also abruptly stopped halfway, leaving him standing there stunned.
Even more fatally, due to the interruption of the magical power supply, the outer yellow protective shield of the Yellow Umbrella quickly dimmed and cracks spread, as if it would completely collapse at any moment.
good chance!
A glint suddenly flashed in Han Laomo's eyes. Although he was a complete stranger to the person who had made the move, he knew that this was the best opportunity to kill Feng Yue. With a thought, several golden beams shot out like streaks of light, which were his signature magic weapon, the Golden Cicada Mother-Child Blade.
This blade only requires controlling the mother blade to make the offspring follow and attack automatically, reaching the level of a top-tier magic weapon. It is the magic weapon that this old demon Han is most comfortable using, and it will also make him particularly fond of complete sets of magic weapons in the future.
With a crisp "pop," the Yellow Silk Umbrella's defenses shattered. Accompanied by Feng Yue's unwilling and shrill scream, wherever the golden light swept past, flesh and blood flew everywhere. The once arrogant and mad cultivator Feng Yue had been reduced to a pile of minced meat.
Having dealt with this major threat, Han Li instantly shifted his vigilant gaze, locking onto Luo Ming in the distance. The opponent possessed a Qi Refining Perfection cultivation level, significantly higher than himself, and his talisman was exceptionally powerful. If the opponent harbored malicious intent, he might have no choice but to use his trump card, the Heavenly Thunder Seed, in a desperate attempt.
Luo Ming naturally guessed his thoughts, but simply stood at a safe distance of ten feet away, raised his hand to retrieve the Frost Bracelet, and showed through his actions that he meant no harm. Seeing this, Han Li's tense nerves relaxed a little.
"I just saved Fellow Daoist Han's life. Your wariness is a bit too much, isn't it?" Luo Ming said with a smile and a gentle tone. Although he knew that the other party had a trump card and might be able to deal with Feng Yue on his own, judging from the situation just now, his intervention was indeed a timely help.
"Fellow Daoist, you have shown me great kindness. I will remember this favor." Han Li spoke slowly, his expression calm and unwavering, revealing nothing of his true feelings.
"Fellow Daoist Han, there's no need to overthink it." Luo Ming waved his hand. "This person and I have a long-standing feud. Now that we've met here, no matter who he's fighting, I will definitely lend a hand."
"I see." Han Li nodded. "I've heard that Feng Yue is utterly wicked, and his current predicament is entirely his own fault. But this..." His gaze unconsciously drifted to the pile of minced meat, or more precisely, to the storage bag and several magical artifacts beside it. Feng Yue possessed many tricks up his sleeve, and his storage bag must contain a great deal of treasure. How to allocate them became the most crucial issue at the moment.
In the world of cultivation, it's not uncommon for people to turn against each other and fight over the division of spoils. If not handled properly, another fierce battle might break out between him and Luo Ming.
"I merely lent a helping hand; it was mainly Brother Han who restrained and weakened his main force," Luo Ming said generously. "I only need that yellow parasol and his talisman. As for the storage bag and the Cloud-Stepping Boots he's wearing, they can all belong to Fellow Daoist Han, how about that?"
He already had a plan in mind: the yellow umbrella could withstand his silver sword talisman treasure, which was far superior to ordinary top-level magic artifacts. With this item, his safety in the Crimson Forbidden Land would be guaranteed by an extra layer. Naturally, the more talisman treasures the better. As for other miscellaneous items, he didn't care much about them. He could use this opportunity to befriend Han Li, this seemingly unassuming cultivator.
"This... thank you for your generosity, Brother Luo." Han Li's heart stirred slightly, quite surprised. According to the usual practice in the cultivation world, when two people divide the spoils, they usually take turns choosing, but Luo Ming took the initiative to give up the storage bag and the Cloud-Stepping Boots. Although the other party took the Yellow Silk Umbrella and the talisman treasure that appeared to be the strongest, the talisman treasure had already dimmed its luster, and it seemed to only have enough power for one more use. The Yellow Silk Umbrella was also damaged in the explosion just now. In this respect, Han Li had actually gained a great advantage—after all, the storage bag was the foundation of a cultivator's strength, and the treasures inside were often the most precious.
"Haha, Brother Han, I greatly admire your straightforwardness." Luo Ming laughed heartily. "It's a pity we're not in the same sect. Before entering the Crimson Forbidden Land, my junior sister Yunzhi met you and praised you for being honest and reliable."
"Huh?" Han Li was slightly taken aback. He had been cautious since childhood and had never been described as "honest and simple." In an instant, he remembered that when he first entered the forbidden area, a female cultivator had nodded to him, and now he understood the reason.
"My junior sister's cultivation is still shallow, and her nature is simple." Luo Ming changed the subject, cupped his hands towards Han Li, and said earnestly, "If Brother Han happens to encounter her in the forbidden area, please take good care of her. I would be extremely grateful." He deliberately put on the appearance of a senior brother who was worried about his junior sister's safety, and his tone was sincere.
Han Li had already benefited from the spoils, so he readily agreed: "Brother Luo, rest assured, if we have the chance to meet, I will definitely help you." But in his heart, he secretly thought that the Crimson Forbidden Land was vast and boundless, and it was still unknown whether they would meet. Such a promise was just a favor.
Afterwards, the two exchanged maps of the Crimson Forbidden Land and shared information about some known dangerous areas. Luo Ming then rose to take his leave—he knew Han Li's cautious and suspicious nature, and that getting too close would only arouse the other's suspicion, perhaps even making him think of his mentor.