Chapter 3100: Taking the Bait

Chen Huoyang earnestly explained to Ye Liuyun: "My True Essence isn't solid enough, my combat power is also relatively weak, so the force of this punch might not be sufficient. But this armor can definitely withstand a strike from a Return to One Nine Layers Late Stage expert—you can rest assured!"

It seems Chen Huoyang is also very conscientious about the items he forged, full of confidence, absolutely a dedicated and responsible armorer.

Ye Liuyun also explained to him: "Master, don't overthink it—I naturally trust you. I just want to understand how this armor's defense works, to feel the vibration transmitted to the body after it's struck."

Afterwards he pulled the Hunting Demon Bow to full draw and tried it, discovering that the bow's power remained undiminished, but its consumption merely drew out the Divine Core of a single elixir pellet.

"I've improved the Hunting Demon Bow's consumption of True Essence!" Chen Huoyang also immediately explained to Ye Liuyun.

"Thank you so much. This problem has been bothering me for a long time."

Ye Liuyun put the bow away, and the Divine Core that had just been drawn out was returned by the bow and arrow. This made him even more satisfied.

Afterwards he stored the armor and bow as well, then directly gave them to his first clone.

Now both clones have bows for long-range attacks!

The first clone immediately equipped it, tested it against black rock and sand shade, and found that the armor's deterrent effect on the Demon Race remained. Without even fighting, the two ancient demons felt a tremor of fear and dared not attack him.

Ye Liuyun also repeatedly and sincerely thanked Chen Huoyang.

Chen Huoyang wasn't being polite, just waved his hand: "What thanks? You still saved my old life!" M..

Immediately, he then asked Ye Liuyun about whether there was still Life Spring Water for the subsequent steps.

Ye Liuyun, seeing he brought up the matter, also began to tempt him: "I've made an agreement with the Xu Dan Sect to exchange Life Spring Water for some pills. My subordinates have already gone to fetch the Life Spring Water; once they obtain it, I'll have them deliver it to the vicinity of the Xu Dan Sect, and then I'll go to the Xu Dan Sect to trade."

"Exactly how much there is, I'm not certain now. Several dozen drops should be available, but I can't guarantee more. Those Life Spring Waters are almost used up by us."

"You already have quite a bit on hand; how much of the remainder I can allocate to you I'll have to confirm after I return from the Xu Dan Sect."

Ye Liuyun said this deliberately to give him a sense of urgency, making him feel the remaining quantity is small and must first be used for the trade with the Xu Dan Sect.

If that still doesn't work, he will then use the Red Eye to weave a bit of illusion for Chen Huoyang, influencing him.

"The Xu Dan Sect wants to trade pills for your Life Spring Water?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Huoyang's heart began to worry.

"If Jin Chengshan takes the Life Spring Water to the Xu Dan Sect first, then those old fogies of the Xu Dan Sect won't leave any of this resource behind."

"The Xu Dan Sect's old fogies are even more numerous; several dozen drops wouldn't be enough for them to split. They'll desperately pull out some of their prized pills to trade for all those Life Spring Waters. By then, there won't be any left for me!"

Thinking this through, Chen Huoyang immediately decided to first intercept those Life Spring Waters, at least to go and retrieve ten or twenty drops back.

So he immediately asked Ye Liuyun for the time and place to meet with his subordinates. Seeing that Ye Liuyun had taken the bait, he couldn't help but secretly chuckle, it saved him trouble. But on the surface he still calmly told Chen Huoyang.

Chen Huoyang felt it was still early and didn't want to leave with Ye Liuyun that early, so he immediately said: "How about this: when the time comes, I'll also go over, first take some Life Spring Water back. You wait until I arrive before going to the Xu Dan Sect."

"However much Life Spring Water I bring, I'll forge equipment for you accordingly based on the amount; later you just tell me your needs. What do you think?"

Ye Liuyun feigned surprise: "So urgent? I'll bring it to you when I return from the Xu Dan Sect; you really don't need to make the trip!"

Chen Huoyang also felt embarrassed to reveal his ulterior motive, so he just said: "Yeah, I have an urgent need—I have to take it to save lives!"

Ye Liuyun also pretended to be enlightened, regretfully saying: "Oh! Well then, you'll just have to endure the trouble of one trip!"

"No problem, I have a fast Flying Boat; making the trip won't take much time!" Chen Huoyang said indifferently.

Ye Liuyun having achieved his goal, saw no need to persuade further, directly bade farewell to Chen Huoyang and left the Chen household.

Just as he had gone to look for Chen Huoyang, some of the Chen family's inner-door elders had already set their sights on him, fearing he might also act against the Chen family's armorer. Now seeing him leave directly, they finally relaxed.

This time Ye Liuyun didn't use the Red Eye at all, yet still let Chen Huoyang take the bait voluntarily, and also upgraded the quality of the treasures he had previously used. Naturally in high spirits, on the road he felt his steps become much lighter.

After leaving the city, he immediately boarded the Flying Boat and headed straight for the Xu Dan Sect. Along the way, he had already changed his appearance.

As he neared the Xu Dan Sect, he stopped and found an inn, reserving a Side Courtyard. This lodging was provided by Hongbo. It is also the place where he is to meet Chen Huoyang.

This place is already very close to the Xu Dan Sect, just over a day's distance, and Hongbo is very familiar with it.

Ye Liuyun recorded the coordinates of this place into the Transmission Black Tower, left his Second Clone here to await Chen Huoyang's arrival, and had Hongbo lead the way, rushing ahead to the Xu Dan Sect.

They were aboard a True Step Nine-Rank Flying Boat refined by Chen Huoyang, flying from the Starry Sky. That Flying Boat's speed was too fast, causing them to arrive much earlier than expected.

Ye Liuyun also didn't want to waste this time; since they had come, he simply let Hongbo lead, first making contact with some Xu Dan Sect disciples to browse the black market for trading pills.

The pill-trading black market near the Xu Dan Sect originally consisted of many inner-door disciples of the Xu Dan Sect who banded together to sell their self-refined pills to outsiders in exchange for needed resources.

However, now there is no one managing it; the crowd is a mix of good and bad, the goods are uneven in quality, so if you want to trade there, you have to rely on your own judgment.

Therefore many people call it the "black market," but that doesn't mean it's an illegal trading venue.

Not only Xu Dan Sect disciples can set up stalls there; anyone can sell pills, and most people will insist that their pills are made by renowned masters of the Xu Dan Sect.

Moreover, it's not just pills for sale—herbs, cultivation resources, even techniques are available, all sorts. Occasionally someone will snag a bargain and turn up a treasure.

After Hongbo returned, he was like a fish in water, and occasionally even ran into acquaintances who greeted him.

He also warned Ye Liuyun that when buying things and haggling in the black market, one must be careful, otherwise a fight could break out.