Chapter 2136: Here Comes the Inquiry

Qi Xiong spoke with a resentful look; seeing that, Hong Zun gave an embarrassed smile, about to speak, but this time Qi Xiong didn't give him a chance and directly interrupted.

"Come in."

He then turned and led the way into the main hall.

Inside the main hall, that pile of treasures was still there; looking at them, Qi Xiong said doubtfully.

"Such precious treasures, Wuji Xiancheng says they're just giving them away? What do you think their motive is?"

Qi Xiong didn't believe Wuji Xiancheng would ask for nothing in return; he thought they simply wanted to befriend Dao One Immortal Sect.

First, Dao One Immortal Sect itself has nothing worth Wuji Xiancheng currying favor for.

One is a newly established sect, the other is one of the twenty-four immortal cities that has existed for who knows how many years; the gap is obvious to anyone.

Second, He Mo earlier didn't say anything special, which makes it even stranger.

Qi Xiong harbored doubts, while Hong Zun beside him didn't care.

"I'm not saying this, Senior Brother, but why worry so much? Since they gave it, we just accept it."

"You'll take everything? Aren't you afraid of falling into their scheme?"

Hearing that, Qi Xiong turned his head angrily and shouted.

However, Hong Zun remained indifferent, his eyes fixed on those few jars of immortal brew, and casually replied.

"What scheme could there be? Even if there is, we just don't fall for it; the treasures are right before us, why not take them?"

"You............"

"Not taking advantage of a bargain would make one a bastard."

"I can't be a bastard, so I'll take these few jars of immortal brew."

Saying that, Hong Zun didn't wait for Qi Xiong to react, swept his hand and stored those jars of immortal brew into his Space Ring, then vanished in a puff of smoke.

When Qi Xiong finally came to his senses, glaring and stroking his beard, there was no trace of Hong Zun left in the main hall.

Only Lin Potian remained silent beside him, expression calm.

He had long grown accustomed to Hong Zun's behavior.

"That guy..................."

Qi Xiong wanted to curse him, but in the end held his tongue, only able to sigh helplessly.

The immortal brew was taken by Hong Zun; finally, Qi Xiong could only temporarily store the other treasures in the treasury.

However, he specially instructed Lin Potian to keep them separate, and no one may use them without his order.

"What exactly does Wuji Xiancheng want to do.................."

As they left, Qi Xiong kept muttering to himself, utterly puzzled.

He Mo's party's friendly gesture left Qi Xiong bewildered; meanwhile, in the palace where Xiang Zu resided...

At that moment, Xiang Zu wore a grim face and coldly shouted at the assembled beastfolk.

"Have the people of Wuji Xiancheng also entered Wuji Shanmai? Hmph, do these humans really think my beastfolk are theirs to slaughter?"

"Is Li Hongyan seeking death?"

Upon receiving news of He Mo's party, Xiang Zu instantly flew into a rage.

As for Dao One Immortal Sect, that old fellow surnamed Zuo — for now it truly can't do anything about him.

But what does Wuji Xiancheng mean now? Seeing that the beastfolk previously suffered a loss, they also want to come get a share, to station themselves in Wuji Shanmai?

This is simply bullying to the extreme, and it undoubtedly touches Xiang Zu's reverse scale, something he cannot tolerate.

For so many years, aside from the periods when the two races were at war, Wuji Xiancheng's people have entered Wuji Shanmai; normally, neither side has stationed troops in the other's territory.

But this time, Wuji Xiancheng's actions clearly overstep the line, and what truly worries Xiang Zu is whether Wuji Xiancheng and Dao One Immortal Sect might have some connection, secretly plotting something.

After all, He Mo and his group just visited Dao One Immortal Sect, and they talked for over an hour.

If that's really the case, we cannot afford to be unprepared.

Can the earlier words of Dao One Immortal Sect still be trusted? Xiang Zu placed a big question mark in his heart.

Faced with Xiang Zu's fury, the beastfolk powerhouses below all fell silent, none daring to speak.

After deliberating for half a day, no one could come up with a reason; Xiang Zu, with a grim face, then dismissed all the beastfolk.

When only he remained in the hall, Xiang Zu slowly closed his eyes, appearing to enter meditation.

In fact, within Dao One Immortal Sect, Xiang Zu's external incarnation suddenly descended, instantly startling Qi Xiong, Hong Zun and the other senior members, and Zuo Fu also rushed over at once.

The main hall, originally empty, soon filled with everyone.

Each looked at the suddenly descended Xiang Zu with apprehension; Zuo Fu stepped forward to his face and asked.

"Coming at midnight, what's the matter?"

"Hmph, I should be asking you, Dao One Immortal Sect, whether the previous negotiations still count."

Xiang Zu shouted angrily; hearing that, Qi Xiong came to stand beside Zuo Fu.

"Naturally it counts, and besides, it seems our Dao One Immortal Sect hasn't done anything either."

Qi Xiong was doubtful, while Xiang Zu coldly questioned.

"You haven't done anything? Then what's the deal with the people of Wuji Xiancheng?"

"Wuji Xiancheng?"

Upon hearing that, Qi Xiong became even more bewildered: What's wrong with Wuji Xiancheng? Besides, what does Wuji Xiancheng have to do with our Dao One Immortal Sect?

"We have nothing to do with them."

Also, He Mo isn't present; otherwise he'd probably have cursed.

"You're spitting lies with your eyes open; this afternoon you just took a huge haul of treasures from my Wuji Xiancheng, and now you claim no relation? Those treasures are still lying in your Dao One Immortal Sect's treasury."

"What's wrong with Wuji Xiancheng?"

"What's wrong? The people of Wuji Xiancheng entering Wuji Shanmai — isn't that permitted by your Dao One Immortal Sect?"

Elephant Ancestor didn't waste words, directly pointing out that, in its mind, Wuji Xiancheng and the Dao One Immortal Sect were in cahoots.

The people of Wuji Xiancheng stationed themselves in Wuji Shanmai; the Dao One Immortal Sect surely knew beforehand, and the two sides had already made plans.

However, Qi Xiong's answer left the Elephant Ancestor startled.

"Did my Dao One Immortal Sect give permission? Who told you that? The people of Wuji Xiancheng entering the mountains is none of my Dao One Immortal Sect's business."

Upon hearing this, the Elephant Ancestor froze for a moment, then gritted its teeth and said.

"It doesn't matter, fine—then if I wipe out these people of Wuji Xiancheng, it also has nothing to do with your Dao One Immortal Sect, right? After all, I have no agreement with Wuji Xiancheng; if they dare enter the mountains, they must pay the price."

"Your Dao One Immortal Sect probably won't stop me, will you?"

After saying that, the Elephant Ancestor looked at Qi Xiong with an icy gaze, as if looking at his joke.

You keep saying you have nothing to do with the people of Wuji Xiancheng, so if my beast clan now moves to wipe them out, your Dao One Immortal Sect can't interfere, right?

Watching these people die here right before your eyes, can your Dao One Immortal Sect bear it?

In the Elephant Ancestor's view, Qi Xiong's earlier words were nonsense; his true colors will surely be revealed soon.

If your Dao One Immortal Sect is like that, then I can't blame my beast clan.

However, what the Elephant Ancestor never expected was that, upon hearing this, Qi Xiong merely blinked slightly, a bit puzzled, but soon indicated that it didn't matter.

"Go ahead and do it if you want, just don't involve us—really, it's fine."

Huh???