Chapter 409: Tianlian Zhenren: I'm Already at the Dining Table

It's no wonder Tianlian Zhenren is anxious; her condition is terrible, having fought continuously and neglected her internal state, causing the parasites inside her to multiply rapidly. Even though she can suppress them, she cannot eradicate them; when her body weakens, the parasites will seize the opportunity and gnaw away her flesh.

What's even more infuriating is that those parasites are extremely hard to deal with; they eat anything. Technique damage to them exists but is low, and true Qi has no effect at all—in fact it becomes a source of energy for the parasites, accelerating their reproduction.

The weakened Tianlian Zhenren is determined to get rid of these parasites quickly; otherwise her cultivation will not only be hard to recover, but her realm could also drop at any moment. Once it drops, advancing again would be far too difficult.

Chen Chuyang thought to himself, "This Tianlian Zhenren is a straightforward person; I haven't said anything yet, and she's already on board."

Someone who is on board is great; no need for him to waste words, nor to deliberately trap her.

Everything is her own choice; Chen Chuyang never likes to force others—voluntary is best.

"Cough, cough, cough, there is definitely a method, but it requires many materials. I happen not to have those materials on Longshe Shan, so…"

Tianlian Zhenren understood and immediately asked, "I don't know what materials you, Daoist friend, need, but as long as they can purge those toxins, I am willing to pay a price."

That price is quite something—what is it? As long as Chen Chuyang speaks, Tianlian Zhenren will certainly agree.

As long as it's not excessive, she'll agree. Time is short for her; the sooner it's resolved, the more benefits.

"The things I need are numerous; you, Daoist friend, might not be able to accept them. Perhaps you should find someone more capable?"

Tianlian Zhenren felt bitter inside; if she could find someone else to help detoxify, she wouldn't have to bicker with Chen Chuyang here.

She would rather be taken a big cut; she has to agree, no other way, she can't leave.

She knows exactly what awaits her outside; even at its peak, no one could deal with Mu Longhao, let alone in the current situation—once discovered, death is the only path.

Two Demon Kings, plus the sneaky members of the Yin Gui Sect, and various forces are all watching her.

Those people all want her dead, to anger the Heavenly Heart Sect, and thus…

"Daoist friend, feel free to speak; as long as it's something I can find, I can agree to you."

Tianlian Zhenren gritted her teeth and replied, "If I can't find it now, I can owe it; I'll deliver it to you later."

Chen Chuyang smiled inwardly, "Indeed, when you're not in a hurry, it's the others who should be."

Behind her, Shang Hongxue forced a smile, not letting herself give anything away nor burst out laughing.

She must not ruin Brother Chuyang's good plan; this is a big matter.

A trap set, and Longshe Shan will get fat.

The Tianlian Zhenren of the Heavenly Heart Sect is indeed a wealthy Strong One; any treasure she casually holds surpasses all their treasures.

"I'm afraid I'd frighten you, Daoist friend; after all, you're Shang Hongchen's master and also the inner disciple's master; I feel reluctant."

Chen Chuyang even admires his own acting; it's improved a lot, at least at the level of a movie-star.

He dupes a modest Tianlian Zhenren, and it falls into his hands.

Or rather, Tianlian Zhenren has no choice but to trust him and be taken advantage of.

"Daoist friend, just say it directly; no need to worry about these."

Chen Chuyang smiled, took out a list that enumerated many items.

There are countless varieties of spiritual pills, numerous materials, and various precious ores, all prepared for the Mixed Origin Bell.

Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts, of course, cannot be omitted.

Looking ahead, one cannot see the bottom.

Tianlian Zhenren was stunned; she had thought of many things and also recalled many precious treasures.

But she didn't expect there would be so many; the quantity was truly astonishing.

"…"

Seeing this, Chen Chuyang indeed was startled.

But he pretended to be embarrassed on the surface, as if he might refuse to help at any moment.

"Tianlian Daoist friend, perhaps we should just give up."

"The things I need are numerous; perhaps you should find someone else."

Retreat to advance.

With this move, Shang Hongxue internally gave Brother Chuyang a thumbs-up.

Impressive, my Brother Chuyang, when he sets traps, he doesn't care about friend or foe.

Anyone valuable becomes his target, a fat sheep; it's far better than killing them.

Sustainable development, continuous looting—after the first time, there is a second, a third—equates to gaining a free laborer, even a high‑grade one. Such Strong Ones gather resources rapidly; they are from major sects, far beyond what the Chen Clan of Chen Chuyang can match.

Such a fat sheep cannot be let go.

Chen Chuyang would never do such a foolish thing; whether it happens once or repeatedly, he can still discern it.

Tianlian Zhenren lifted her head, stared deeply at Chen Chuyang; she realized that this person truly sets traps.

Everything done before was a prelude for this, giving her mental preparation so she wouldn't be startled, and would gradually fall into the trap, being slowly duped.

Yet you hold no resentment; that is the most impressive existence.

This person has mastered human hearts; Tianlian Zhenren cannot refuse—life or treasure, choose one.

With no choice, having entered Longshe Shan, she has no third option, nor any other path.

Either way, obediently pay the money; he'll cure you, whether it works or not is another matter.

Or be killed by him; everything you own becomes his.

Even a fool knows how to choose; at least the first option still offers a chance to purge the toxin and escape, and later perhaps… revenge.

"I'll give."

Tianlian Zhenren gritted her teeth and nodded helplessly.

At this moment, she had already resolved to sacrifice all her treasures.

"Cough, cough, cough, Tianlian Daoist friend, this is only the first page; there's more behind it."

Tianlian Zhenren: "???"

She, full of question marks, lowered her head, looked at the list in her hand, and indeed, there was more.

It's not just one page, but many pages.

It was pasted too tightly, causing her not to notice.

She counted: five pages, exactly five pages, all different materials, spiritual medicines, etc. —such a list, detailed beyond even the Heavenly Heart Sect's list; the items requested, embarrassingly, mainly aim for a complete variety.

「Whoosh—」

Tianlian Zhenren took a deep breath; she wanted to refuse, she no longer wanted to detox.

This list is too much; she cannot fulfill it.

In her hand, there aren't that many good things; to gather so many items, selling her might just barely be enough to make up the number.

Chen Chuyang, however, directly opened his mouth like a lion—this is too… incredibly bold.

Tianlian Zhenren then realized: this person had planned from the start to trap her, first drawing her in, then step by step testing, step by step breaking her boundaries, thereby making her accept.

At this moment, Tianlian Zhenren finally realized she had already appeared on the dining table.