Chapter 1330: Wu Mie Zhenren, the Heavenly Capital Dragon King (Part One)

"Qinglong Daoist friend, I can guarantee that Tian Du Men will not take action against you," Holy Maiden Bai Hang was still unrelenting, continuing to persuade.

Qinglong Daoren shook his head: "Holy Maiden Bai Hang, I cannot trust your guarantee; your strength is too weak, and you cannot guarantee my safety. If Tian Du Men were to act against me, what should I do?"

"I don't think I can confront Tian Du Men alone; even if the Heavenly Capital Dragon King does not act against me, what about Tian Du Men? Can you guarantee that?"

"I am quite comfortable in the Mangshan Mountain Range and don't want to invite unpleasant trouble for myself; I won't gamble on such uncertain matters."

In short, I don't trust your guarantee nor Tian Du Men; for such probabilistic events, Qinglong Daoren will not gamble.

He also doesn't want to leave the Mangshan Mountain Range; once he departs, many would be offended—Luotian White Snake Clan watches him, Void Forget also watches him, and that one Demon Emperor also watches him.

Although those people didn't approach or act, the eyes (spies) remained, well concealed.

Qinglong Daoren does not wish to provoke their anger nor be targeted by them; for Tian Du Men, for the Heavenly Capital Dragon King, it's not worth the risk. Most importantly, the benefit does not match the risk, and he could never do something that would endanger himself.

No matter how Holy Maiden Bai Hang speaks or guarantees, even if the Heavenly Capital Dragon King guarantees, he will not go; unless the Heavenly Capital Dragon King comes to find him, otherwise he cannot meet him.

"Do you really refuse to consider it? Tian Du Men harbors no ill will toward you; you shouldn't…" Holy Maiden Bai Hang couldn't finish speaking herself; she knew perfectly well in her heart, she just didn't want to admit it.

Qinglong Daoren waved his hand: "Fine, Holy Maiden Bai Hang, whatever Tian Du Men intends, you know it well. I don't want to waste words; if you want me to leave the Mangshan Mountain Range, I tell you, it's unlikely."

"As for the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill, the refining has already failed and that batch of material is gone. If you want the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill, you can bring me more collected materials, then it may be possible to refine successfully."

"As for how long it will take to obtain the pill, I cannot guarantee that to you."

Materials—he wants them, any amount; as long as Holy Maiden Bai Hang can bring them, he will take them.

"As for the pill, sorry, it depends on how the body does it. If the body can refine it, he doesn't mind giving Holy Maiden Bai Hang one or even several pills, but it still depends on the specific situation. If one batch of material is intended to obtain the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill, even if Qinglong Daoren manages to refine it, he cannot give it to her."

This point Qinglong Daoren knows very well, and the body Chen Chuyang also knows it well; after all, whether it's Holy Maiden Bai Hang or the Heavenly Capital Dragon King, they are outsiders. He cannot trust an outsider nor place his hopes on one.

His own safety is under his own control; his meaning is expressed very clearly, not wanting Holy Maiden Bai Hang to overthink.

"Is it truly impossible?" Holy Maiden Bai Hang, still unrelenting, persuaded again.

Qinglong Daoren closed his eyes and reached out.

The expulsion order was issued.

Holy Maiden Bai Hang sighed, "Fine, I understand your meaning; I will report truthfully."

Holy Maiden Bai Hang clasped her hands in a bow, turned and left.

Qinglong Daoren saw her off, shaking his head: "She is still quite good, but it's a pity—I cannot trust her."

He is a money‑delivering boy and also a very good partner, but unfortunately, that's all there is between them.

Elder Xinran walked over, saying lightly: "Qinglong Daoist friend, you must not speak carelessly, nor follow her away; once you depart, this place will cease to exist."

"Our continued existence here is because we keep to ourselves and do not do anything detrimental to the Mangshan Mountain Range; only then do those demonic beasts allow our presence. If we were to act against the Mangshan Mountain Range, those beasts would not easily let us off."

This point, they all understand very well.

If they do so, at that time, Luotian White Snake Clan will also be unable to protect them.

Their Longshe Shan will become a target of all arrows; offending the Mangshan Demon Palace within the Mangshan Mountain Range brings extremely serious consequences.

"I know, so I will not agree to her, nor can I leave Longshe Shan." Qinglong Daoren smiled faintly, calmly saying: "The reason they act so is precisely to prevent me from returning to the Mangshan Mountain Range, isn't it?"

"Holy Maiden Bai Hang, whether she has that thought I am not sure; Tian Du Men certainly has that thought, and the people behind her certainly share that intention."

It's merely petty scheming; he will not fall for it.

Qinglong Daoren is no fool; he saw through their scheming at a glance.

"That will do." Elder Xinran exhaled, nodding with satisfaction.

Heishanyang yawned, squinting his eyes and staring into the distance.

"Will Tian Du Men, the Heavenly Capital Dragon King, that one, come to Longshe Shan?"

A few days later.

Tian Du Men.

Great River Peak.

Holy Maiden Bai Hang returned, immediately reported to her master; every word she said she truthfully told Wu Mie Zhenren.

"Master, that's how it is: Qinglong Daoist friend refuses to leave and also does not wish to come to our Tian Du Men."

Wu Mie Zhenren pondered for a moment, asking: "Did he truly say that?"

"Indeed, Master, these words are his. He worries about our Tian Du Men and the Heavenly Capital Dragon King, unwilling to leave the Mangshan Mountain Range. It seems he knows your scheming, Master, and does not want to get involved with our Tian Du Men," Holy Maiden Bai Hang said cautiously.

As she spoke, she kept her eyes on her master's expression, daring not to speak recklessly.

Wu Mie Zhenren let out a snort of laughter.

"It seems he is smarter than I thought, seeing through my scheming at a glance. I intend to invite him to join our Great River Peak; any condition he desires, I can satisfy, even if he wishes to meet the Heavenly Capital Dragon King, I can help him."

"With his talent, staying in the Mangshan Mountain Range is wasteful; better to join my Great River Peak."

"Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to want to join our Great River Peak."

Wu Mie Zhenren, undeterred, pressed his hand and said: "Fine, if he refuses, that's his choice."

"The Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill is what we need; the Dragon King's condition can no longer be delayed. Can he refine the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill?"

"The other matters are merely incidental; she admires Qinglong Daoren's pill‑refining ability and wants to recruit him—if she fails, she fails."

"The Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill is of utmost importance; she cannot ignore it, as it concerns the Heavenly Capital Dragon King's affairs, and Wu Mie Zhenren does not dare be careless."

"\"He needs more materials, Master; that batch of material failed to refine—should we...?" Holy Maiden Bai Hang asked cautiously.

Wu Mie Zhenren furrowed his brows: "How many batches of material does he need? These materials are hard to gather; most importantly, the Heavenly Capital Dragon King's essence blood is scarce and must be requested from the Heavenly Capital Dragon King himself."

The other materials are fine, but the Heavenly Capital Dragon King's essence blood is difficult to provide.