Chapter 156: What a Beast

Upon hearing Bai Wuqing's words, Wang Jianqiang fell into deep thought.

If it were truly as Bai Wuqing said, this Star Palace was indeed shockingly powerful.

Following this, he shook his head and chuckled.

Why worry so much?

No matter how strong the Star Palace is, can it be stronger than the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace?

If it were really stronger than the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace, would it still honestly send its sect's heaven-gifted geniuses to participate in the assessment?

Since that is the case, what is there to be afraid of?

As long as he can join the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace, the Star Palace will be unable to do anything to him.

The only thing that requires caution is those Star Envoys.

According to Tianxingzi, the Star Palace has Ten Great Star Envoys, and he is only one of them; there is no telling how many of the other nine Great Star Envoys have entered the Assessment Secret Realm.

Or perhaps... have they all entered?

After coming back to his senses, Wang Jianqiang looked at the nervous-looking Bai Wuqing and smiled, "A good answer; I am very satisfied. I can consider leaving you a path to survival."

As soon as Wang Jianqiang's words fell, the complexions of Nancheng Kong, Luo Chen, Min Zhangkong, Mu Xiao, and He Yaoguang turned green instantly.

The looks they cast toward Bai Wuqing were filled with envy and resentment.

Not cool, brother.

You actually knew?

We could have died together in an orderly fashion; why is it that you get another chance to live?

"Many thanks, Daoist Friend Wang!" Bai Wuqing was overjoyed.

Wang Jianqiang shook his head at him, "Don't be happy too early. I only said you have a chance not to die; whether you can actually survive depends on your performance from here on out."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Nancheng Kong, Luo Chen, Min Zhangkong, Mu Xiao, and He Yaoguang let out long sighs of relief.

Bai Wuqing's expression shifted, "What do you want me to do?"

"Very simple."

Wang Jianqiang smiled and held up two fingers, saying, "You only need to do two things."

"First, give me that Magic Treasure on your body that can reflect attacks."

"Second, compensate me with ten thousand Contribution Points as mental compensation."

As soon as Wang Jianqiang's words fell, Bai Wuqing's complexion instantly turned ugly.

Although the Shanshui Yunxiu Robe was precious, it had, after all, fallen into Wang Jianqiang's hands now.

Even if he didn't hand it over voluntarily, if the other party wanted it, he wouldn't be able to keep it.

But ten thousand Contribution Points—isn't that too much?

From the time he entered Shenfeng City until now, he hadn't even earned two thousand Contribution Points in total, yet Wang Jianqiang had the audacity to demand ten thousand!

He couldn't help but look at Wang Jianqiang, "Daoist Friend Wang, isn't ten thousand Contribution Points a bit too much?"

"What, not enough Contribution Points on you?" Wang Jianqiang smiled, "It doesn't matter if it's not enough; you can pay it off in installments."

"However, before that, for the sake of insurance, I need to brand a Soul Seal onto your Soul Origin."

"You even want to plant a Soul Seal!" Bai Wuqing's expression was one of shock.

"Of course, otherwise if you run away halfway, where would I go to find you? Wouldn't I be at a huge loss?" Wang Jianqiang shrugged and continued, "But don't worry, once you have paid off the ten thousand Contribution Points, I will withdraw the Soul Seal and let you regain your freedom."

"I, Wang Jianqiang, have always kept my word; when I say I will release you, I will release you. You need not worry."

"This~" Bai Wuqing's expression shifted uncertainly, "If we don't plant a Soul Seal, would a vow by one's Dao Heart suffice?"

"No, you don't have the qualifications to bargain with me right now." Wang Jianqiang sneered.

Upon hearing this, Bai Wuqing's expression turned gloomy and uncertain.

Just then, Min Zhangkong, who was to the side, suddenly spoke up, "Daoist Friend Wang, I can pay you ten thousand Contribution Points in installments, and I can also let you plant a Soul Seal. Could you spare my life?"

Min Zhangkong's words seemed to open up a new line of thinking for the others.

Nancheng Kong, Luo Chen, Mu Xiao, and He Yaoguang scrambled and raised their hands eagerly.

"Daoist Friend Wang, isn't it just ten thousand Contribution Points? As long as you are willing to spare my life, I can pay twenty thousand."

"Daoist Friend Wang, you are a magnanimous person; please spare me. All the Contribution Points I earn in the future will be yours."

"Daoist Friend Wang, as long as you let me go, not only will all the Contribution Points I earn in the future be yours, but I can also introduce my younger sister to you. My sister is very beautiful."

Amidst the scrambling pleas for mercy from the group, Nancheng Kong's condition was particularly eye-catching.

Regarding the others, Wang Jianqiang only smiled faintly, but upon hearing Nancheng Kong's condition, he couldn't help but glance at him.

For no other reason than that this kid was the most sincere.

"You really have a younger sister?" Wang Jianqiang glanced at him, "I don't just settle for anyone."

Nancheng Kong nodded repeatedly, "Yes, my sister is no ordinary person."

"I come from a hidden immortal-cultivating family, and my sister is the number one heaven-gifted genius of our family's generation. Furthermore, she is also participating in this Immortal Palace Assessment."

Wang Jianqiang nodded upon hearing this, then looked at Nancheng Kong solemnly, "Fine, I will believe you for now, but I warn you, if you dare to lie to me..."

Nancheng Kong hurriedly guaranteed, "My sister is truly the number one person of our family's generation; her aptitude is far stronger than mine."

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "If your sister isn't beautiful enough, you can just wait for death."

Nancheng Kong was stunned upon hearing this, then hurriedly guaranteed again, "Beautiful, my sister is very beautiful. Sometimes even I can't help but feel tempted when I see her. I guarantee it will satisfy you, Daoist Friend."

As soon as Nancheng Kong said this, even though they were currently in a life-or-death crisis, Bai Wuqing and the others couldn't help but be stunned.

What a beast~~

Wang Jianqiang looked at him with a strange expression, then revealed a look of satisfaction, "Good, it's settled then."

"I will spare your life; all the Contribution Points you earn in the future must be given to me, and you must introduce your sister to me."

Nancheng Kong bowed and scraped, "Understood, it is my sister's good fortune to be thought of by Daoist Friend Wang."

"You are right."

Nancheng Kong's flattery made Wang Jianqiang feel very comfortable, and he nodded with satisfaction, "It is also your sister's good fortune to have a brother like you who thinks of her everywhere; she will be grateful to you in the future."

"Yes, yes, yes~, what Daoist Friend says is correct." Nancheng Kong nodded repeatedly.

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "Open your mind, I am going to brand a Soul Seal within your Soul Origin."

After speaking, a surge of Spirit Sense poured into Nancheng Kong's body.

Nancheng Kong dared not offer the slightest resistance, and a moment later, Wang Jianqiang successfully planted the Soul Seal inside his body.

Only then did Nancheng Kong let out a long sigh of relief, his expression completely relaxing.

His own little life was finally considered saved.

Seeing Nancheng Kong succeed in saving his life, the four people Min Zhangkong, Luo Chen, Mu Xiao, and He Yaoguang were both jealous and annoyed.

They hated it.

They hated that their parents had not given birth to a sister for them.

Now it was too late, and they had lost one means of saving their lives.

Wang Jianqiang's gaze swept over the four of them, then he looked at Bai Wuqing and said indifferently, "Look, my conditions are not excessive, are they? You think they are high, yet others are scrambling for them."

"You must know, if you had not answered my question, I would not have given you a chance to consider."

"Now tell me, how have you thought about it?"

"Agree or... die?"

Hearing this, Bai Wuqing was silent for a moment, and finally sighed, "I agree to your conditions."

"That's more like it."

Wang Jianqiang smiled, beckoned with his palm, and cleanly and efficiently stripped the Shanshui Yunxiu Robe off Bai Wuqing's body.