Chapter 578: The Heaven-Altering Life-Changing Pill
Chapter 578: The Heaven-Altering Life-Changing Pill
September 25, 2017
"What did you say?" Lu HaiKong set down the teacup in his hand and looked at Zhang Yan, who was standing before him. Although he had a vague suspicion from the start, when Zhang Yan brought this news, Lu HaiKong was still quite shocked.
"According to the intelligence I have, Zhang Jiao had already paid a significant price to unleash his ultimate move in Ye City and was injured by the purple lightning. Then, in Guangping City, he was struck by the purple lightning once more. At that point, although Zhang Jiao wasn't dead, he was severely injured and couldn't get back up," Zhang Yan explained.
As Lu HaiKong listened to Zhang Yan's words, the astonishment on his face gradually faded, and he gently tapped the table beside him with his fingers, his eyes fixed on Zhang Yan.
Lu HaiKong wanted to discern the emotional fluctuations from Zhang Yan's face, veiled by the light veil, and also wanted to understand her true strength.
Ever since obtaining the Celestial Eye Technique, Lu HaiKong's eyes had become extraordinary, hinting at some abilities not described by the system.
Even now, if he wished, he could see the information of those he wanted to understand without using any skills. However, despite this, Lu HaiKong still felt a mysterious force surrounding Zhang Yan, blocking his prying eyes.
Interestingly, Zhang Yan seemed unaware of Lu HaiKong's intrusion.
Lu HaiKong, unable to discern anything, withdrew his gaze and asked, "You came to find me, wanting me to go with you to kill Zhang Jiao?"
Zhang Yan shook her head. "No, you don't understand how terrifying Zhang Jiao is. Even if he's severely injured and on the verge of death now, he's not someone you or I can kill. If he were to counter-attack as he dies, even with Dian Wei by your side, the three of us would still perish."
"Is Zhang Jiao really that terrifying? Can't be, right?" Lu HaiKong was somewhat skeptical.
"Zhang Jiao is that terrifying!" Zhang Yan nodded solemnly.
Lu HaiKong couldn't help but recall the sudden change in the sky below Guangping City, and after a moment of silence, he asked, "If that's the case, why did you come to find me?"
Zhang Yan said, "I want to ask you to seize the opportunity and capture the Peaceful Heavenly Scripture in Julu!"
"Capture the Peaceful Heavenly Scripture? At this time? Isn't Zhang Jiao still alive? Didn't you say that Zhang Jiao's strength is terrifying? Aren't you afraid of encountering him and dying inside?" As Lu HaiKong mentioned the Peaceful Heavenly Scripture, a flash of determination appeared in his eyes. He had always kept in mind this item that might change Xi ZhiCai's fate.
"Rest assured, I'm confident in capturing the Heavenly Scripture before Zhang Jiao can react. As long as we have the Scripture, Zhang Jiao's strength, no matter how powerful, will be useless. I even have the confidence to counter-attack and kill Zhang Jiao!" Zhang Yan said with confidence.
"I'll consider this matter further."
However, regarding Zhang Yan's confidence, Lu HaiKong didn't respond. He couldn't possibly respond, either. Oh, would he really trust her just because she said to trust her? Lu HaiKong's mind had a pitfall.
"Don't you trust me?" Zhang Yan looked at Lu HaiKong with her characteristic directness.
Lu HaiKong had met this young lady before, so he was somewhat familiar with and adapted to her style.
Therefore, Lu HaiKong lifted his head and looked straight at Zhang Yan. "The risk is too great. I can't trust you, and I think you should know that as well."
"I know, and I also know that you desire the Peaceful Heavenly Scripture..."
Li Huaikong's eyebrows rose slightly, as he was well aware of this woman's style, but such direct words delving into his inner thoughts still caught him off-guard.
Zhang Yan continued, "Although I don't know why you want the Peaceful Heavenly Scripture, I can tell you that besides Zhang Jiao and me, no one else can make use of the Balance Heavenly Scripture, even if they were to obtain it. I know you might not believe me, so I can make a promise. After obtaining the Peaceful Heavenly Scripture, I can let you keep it for a month."
Li Huaikong was taken aback and remained silent for a moment before shaking his head.
"Sorry, I don't want to help you with this for now!"
After a moment of thought, Zhang Yan said, "That's right. I haven't resolved the most important issue yet. You're probably most concerned about safety. In the Guangping battle, you must have used up all your trump cards. I doubt you have any left now."
"Without a way to ensure your safety, it's impossible for you to agree to help me. I didn't expect you to be so unexpectedly afraid of death."
Li Huaikong's face darkened at her blunt criticism, "Don't you think that by directly asking others to risk their lives to help you, you're being too presumptuous?"
"I don't think I owe you anything. Regarding the business channel in Youzhou, I compensated with equipment in the end. So please don't act as if I need to help you unconditionally."
Zhang Yan was stunned for a moment before shaking her head.
"I think you misunderstood. No, I didn't make myself clear from the start. In fact, this is a collaboration with enormous benefits for both of us."
"The Peaceful Heavenly Scripture is located in a secret room of Zhang Jiao. Inside, there's not only the scripture but also other treasures of his, including a Heaven-Altering Pill that he spent nine bulls and two tigers' worth of effort to refine. I'll let you keep everything except the scripture, and I think some of these items will be hard for you to refuse."
Zhang Yan raised her hand, offering an empty promise. Li Huaikong, who usually wouldn't give such promises a second thought, couldn't help but pay attention when Zhang Yan specifically mentioned the Heaven-Altering Pill.
Li Huaikong's eyebrows furrowed, and in an instant, an extremely domineering aura pressed down on Zhang Yan. "What did you say?"
"The Heaven-Altering Pill you've been searching for, the thing you've been after for some time now—isn't this what you want?" Zhang Yan said calmly.
Li Huaikong had previously asked Ye Junru to help Xi Zhicai find such items several times, so when Zhang Yan brought up this particular item, it wasn't entirely unexpected.
Li Huaikong stared deeply at Zhang Yan, and the aura on his body gradually subsided.
Seeing the aura on Li Huaikong gradually dissipating, Zhang Yan naturally said, "I knew there was something like this. You couldn't possibly refuse."
However, as she spoke, Li Huaikong laughed out loud. "No, you misunderstood. I still don't plan to help you!"
"I don't believe in the existence of the Heaven-Altering Pill. If it's real, what effect does it have? Why didn't Zhang Jiao use it? Moreover, I don't trust you. If you truly want my help, don't issue empty promises. Show me some sincerity that will move me first!"
(End of Chapter)
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