Chapter 641

"Leave the decision to me?"

"Yes, just handle it as you see fit. I've had Ba Hu contact you, so you two can discuss it when the time comes."

"Oh, understood."

"Also, do not become enemies with the Putuo Temple. You know the Buddha's Birthday Festival follows the Ten Thousand Buddhas Assembly; you must prioritize the big picture."

"Senior Brother, are you still worried about me?"

"Heh, you are the one I am most worried about."

After repeated exhortations to show restraint at the Putuo Temple and not to stir up trouble, everything was to wait until after the Buddha's Birthday Festival.

Upon hearing this, Hong Zun naturally nodded repeatedly. Only after Qi Xiong hung up the array formation did Hong Zun look toward Shi Song, Zhang Tianzhen, Qingshi, Fairy Baihua, and the others at his side.

The expression on his face changed, and a smile curled at the corners of his mouth as he said:

"You all heard it."

"We heard it. The Tiger Clan wants to ransom the Bai Hu Demon King and the Blood Tiger Demon King."

"Then they will surely send someone to handle the handover, likely another Demon King."

Qingshi said in a low voice. As soon as these words were spoken, Hong Zun, Zhang Tianzhen, and Shi Song, who were gathered together, all let out a series of cold laughs.

"Heh heh, another Demon King is coming..."

"Heh heh..."

Accompanied by the laughter, the air seemed to grow cold. Jueming, who had been eating quite happily, looked strangely toward the direction of Hong Zun and the others.

"What are these guys doing, laughing so evilly?"

Muttering with a suspicious look, he moved slightly and continued to bury his head in his food.

Regarding the Tiger Clan's desire to exchange for the Bai Hu Demon King and the others, Hong Zun had never once thought of agreeing.

Not to mention that Qi Xiong had handed the decision-making power to him, so there was even less to say.

Could a Demon King already in hand be released? One could only say the Tiger Clan was overthinking it.

However, since the Tiger Clan wanted to send another Demon King to their doorstep, Hong Zun naturally would not refuse; he would simply accept it with a smile.

While they were still discussing, Ba Hu contacted Hong Zun shortly after.

On the array light screen, a majestic tiger king appeared; this was the patriarch of the Tiger Clan.

"Hong Zun."

His voice was like a booming bell, his face full of majesty; he truly looked extraordinary.

However, Hong Zun was naturally unfazed and chuckled.

"Patriarch Ba Hu, long time no see."

"Cut the nonsense. What conditions will your Daoyi Sect require to release the Bai Hu and the Blood Tiger?"

Ba Hu clearly did not want to waste words. Hearing this, Hong Zun said with a strange expression:

"You really haven't mentioned a word about the Black Tiger Demon King."

Hm???

Hearing this, Ba Hu was stunned, then turned to look at the other Tiger Clan Demon Kings at his side and asked:

"The Black Tiger was also captured?"

Seeing this, Hong Zun's mouth twitched. Damn it, you mean to tell me you still don't know the Black Tiger Demon King was also captured?

What exactly is the situation with this Black Tiger in the Tiger Clan? A marginalized Demon King?

Facing Ba Hu's inquiry, the gathered Tiger Clan Demon Kings replied hesitantly:

"Seems like it."

"Probably."

"Not sure."

"Patriarch, I think we should prioritize the Bai Hu Demon King and the Blood Tiger Demon King and rescue them first."

"Yes, we can investigate the Black Tiger's situation after we clarify things."

"Hmm, that makes sense."

Hearing this, Ba Hu nodded in agreement. Because the array formation had not been disconnected, their conversation was heard completely by Hong Zun and the others.

Shi Song, Zhang Tianzhen, and Qingshi all had twitching mouths. By the time you finish investigating, the Black Tiger Demon King will likely have died of old age.

"Hong Zun, we will talk about the Black Tiger Demon King later. Let's talk about the Bai Hu and the Blood Tiger first. As long as your Daoyi Sect is willing to release them, my Tiger Clan..."

Even at this point, Ba Hu still did not mention the Black Tiger Demon King. Even Hong Zun felt a trace of pity for him; is this guy really a Tiger Clan Demon King?

After hearing the conditions Ba Hu offered, Hong Zun did not think much and nodded immediately.

"Fine, but we are currently at the Putuo Temple. Send someone over to handle the handover."

Such a prompt answer actually left Ba Hu confused. No, shouldn't this negotiation involve some back-and-forth?

I offer conditions, you should counter-offer, then we haggle, and finally reach a consensus—that's how it should be.

You skipped the process and jumped straight to the result?

Having dealt with humans many times, this was the first time Ba Hu had encountered such a situation.

He had even prepared for a heavy loss; the conditions he just offered were, frankly, just a probe. If the Daoyi Sect didn't agree, he could still increase the offer.

But who knew Hong Zun would agree in one go?

Is this old thing a naive fool? That shouldn't be; he knew Hong Zun was a typical cunning old fox.

Strange, very strange. But since Hong Zun had already agreed, Ba Hu naturally wouldn't say anything more.

Afterward, both sides agreed on a time for the handover and ended the call.

At Huling, the Demon Kings watched the blood screen disappear, each with an extremely complex expression.

Handover? Why does that word sound so familiar?

"You all heard it. Who will go to the Buddha Kingdom to bring back the Bai Hu and the Blood Tiger?"

Ba Hu spoke at this moment. Hearing this, not a single Demon King stood up.

They remembered that the Blood Tiger Demon King was seemingly taken away in exactly this manner.

They were clearly sent to retrieve the Black Tiger Demon King, but in the end, they got themselves caught instead.

That was back at their own Huling, and this time they were going to the Buddha Kingdom, human territory. Although it wasn't the Daoyi Sect, it definitely wouldn't be safer than Huling.

If they were taken by the Daoyi Sect on their own turf, wouldn't it be even more dangerous to go out?

No, they couldn't go.

Seeing this, Ba Hu frowned, a terrifying aura diffused, and he roared in a deep voice:

"What? I'm just asking you to handle a handover, and you've all become mutes?"

"Patriarch, there is likely a trap in this."

"A trap?"

"Yes, the Daoyi Sect has always been cunning; there must be a problem here."

"But Hong Zun has already agreed."

In the end, the Wisdom Tiger Demon King stood up to speak. However, Ba Hu was somewhat skeptical. Since the matter had already been agreed upon, the Daoyi Sect shouldn't go back on their word, right?