funbook-pk Chapter 180 A Premeditated Plan
Chapter 180 A Premeditated Plan
The attack shattered Fang Ge's golden shield with a single blow, enraging Fang Ge.
It seems the opponent's strength is no less than his own, but why would they make a move at this critical juncture? Is it because they also covet the Thousand Wind Cloud Horse, or are they here to save that little girl?
Ancient Ning City is not large, and Fang Ge knows perfectly well how many Foundation Establishment cultivators there are in the city. This person's move was fast, accurate, and ruthless. Judging from his technique, he doesn't seem to know the person well. Could he be someone who came recently for the trade fair?
"It is truly unbecoming of an elder of the Centipede Alliance to be picking a fight with a little girl."
As this sound rang out, a purple light swept in and transformed into a young man in a purple robe who stood in mid-air. The dark threads around him seemed to have no effect on him. He moved unimpeded and arrived not far in front of Tao Tao Tao Tao. His pair of glass-like eyes swept contemptuously at Fang Ge.
This person's cultivation is unfathomable. Fang Ge released his divine sense but couldn't detect anything, indicating that the other party's cultivation is above his.
Could it be a senior in the Core Formation stage?
Regardless of whether the other party has only stepped into the Core Formation stage, the difference in strength between them is still very large. Fang Ge is not stupid enough to dare to make an enemy of a Core Formation stage cultivator.
"Senior, you look unfamiliar. Did you only recently arrive in Gu Ning City?" Fang Ge's tone softened considerably, carrying a hint of flattery.
Unfortunately, the other party didn't care about him at all. With a wave of his sleeve, the dark red silk threads around him instantly broke and disappeared into the air. Then, he flashed to Tao Tao's side.
When he appeared, Tao Tao was shocked. She could clearly sense how terrifying his strength was. Otherwise, why would Fang Ge, a cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage, suddenly change his attitude?
Core Formation stage experts are extremely rare throughout the entire Fengyuan Continent, let alone in a small city like this.
"This is none of your business. I'm taking this little girl with me. If you cause any more trouble, I don't mind making a trip to the Centipede Alliance myself."
After saying that, the young man grabbed Tao Tao's shoulder and carried her into the air, disappearing instantly. Fang Ge was furious, but dared not chase after him. That was a senior in the Core Formation stage; he would have to be crazy to go and die.
However, this also happens to show that the little girl has a powerful background. It's best not to offend people like that, otherwise, if a powerful cultivator were to hunt her down, even ten lives wouldn't be enough to kill her.
Thus, Fang Ge gave up and left in a huff.
Tao Tao tried to break free along the way, but the other party held her too tightly and she couldn't break free at all. Her spiritual power also seemed to be sealed and she couldn't turn it around at all.
Is this the difference between different realms? It's almost terrifying.
"Senior, why did you save me?"
Tao Tao was unsure of the other party's purpose and feared that he was also there to kill and steal the treasure, so he could only ask cautiously and try to find out the truth first.
"Because you're useful to me, are you satisfied with this explanation?" The other party said coldly, sounding very distant.
But he said it was useful to him, which at least means that Tao Tao is safe now, so Tao Tao doesn't need to worry. He just needs to figure out what this usefulness is for.
Seemingly understanding Tao Tao's meaning, the young man said calmly, "You'll know when we get there, so don't say anything more."
In the blink of an eye, Tao Tao was taken to a mountain forest. A barrier had been specially set up there, which was invisible to outsiders and could not be entered. After the young man led her into the barrier, a separate courtyard appeared.
This villa is exceptionally grand, suggesting a wealthy family. Someone with the cultivation level of this person would have no problem building a villa.
The young man released her, and Tao Tao finally felt her spiritual energy slowly recovering. She breathed a sigh of relief and looked around.
"Follow me," the young man said coldly. Tao Tao didn't dare to delay and quickly followed.
Upon entering the villa, the weather was unusual. The sun was nowhere to be seen, only thick clouds and occasional lightning flashing through them. The dark clouds seemed ready to burst forth, as if a heavy rain was about to fall at any moment.
Tao Tao followed the young man into a room. The room was simply furnished and filled with a faint sandalwood scent. It was dark and not very bright, so it was hard to see clearly. Of course, at this level of cultivation, there was no need to use one's eyes to see.
The moment Tao Tao stepped into the room, she noticed someone standing by the door. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was the little girl she had met on the street. She was facing away with her head down, expressionless, one arm hanging down to her side, and the other sleeve looked empty.
“Her name is A-Wu, you’ve met her before.” The young man spoke lightly. When he mentioned her, A-Wu suddenly looked up and gave Tao Tao a smile that looked more like a grimace.
So this person had been watching her for a while? What was their purpose?
Tao Tao stopped, looked at the young man's back, and began to ponder what his chances of successfully escaping at this moment were.
"Once you're here, don't even think about escaping. As long as you do as I say, I won't take your life. But if you insist on going against me, killing you will be as easy as lifting a finger."
His voice came again, even colder than before, devoid of any emotion. Tao Tao quickly put aside her chaotic thoughts. Since she was already in his hands, she might as well take it one step at a time.
Tao Tao nodded obediently, "I understand."
After entering the room, the young man led her to the ice coffin. A chilling aura emanated from it. The room was dark, making it difficult to see the face of the person inside the ice coffin, but Tao Tao could sense that her soul was missing and her spiritual root was damaged.
"This is my daughter, Fu Ran. Years ago, her enemies came and severely injured her, causing damage to her spiritual roots. I used the Moonstone and the ice from two years ago to nourish her, barely managing to keep her alive. However, her spiritual roots are severely damaged. If she doesn't cultivate quickly, she will soon be exhausted."
He patiently explained, and when he talked about his daughter, he became unusually gentle, no longer as distant and indifferent as before.
But what does this have to do with me? Does he want me to help repair his damaged spiritual root? Tao Tao couldn't help but feel ashamed. She didn't have that ability. Otherwise, how could she be helpless about Bai Yan's situation?
"So you called me here because..." Tao Tao asked timidly.
“You have both lightning and water spiritual roots, just like her, so you can help her repair her damaged spiritual roots.”
"But repairing spiritual roots is extremely taxing, and it's difficult for me to do it with my current cultivation level. Besides, I've never repaired them before, so I don't know how to do it."
Tao Tao was speechless that she was actually allowed to repair her spiritual root. Was this something she could just do as she wished?
“It’s alright, I can teach you. But you’re right, it is indeed quite difficult for you with your current cultivation level, so I need one more thing.”
"What is it?"
Upon hearing what else was needed, Tao Tao couldn't help but worry. Could it be that they wanted her to hand over something? She didn't have anything.
"Liuxian Lotus Platform".
This is a high-level magic treasure, said to be from the celestial realm. It can be used to enhance cultivation, as well as to heal injuries and nourish the spirit. It is one of the ten high-level magic treasures, and obtaining it is as difficult as ascending to heaven.
"I didn't..." Tao Tao quickly said, she had never even heard of this thing.
The young man sneered upon hearing this, "Of course you don't have it, but I heard that someone wants to auction it off at this trade fair."
Tao Tao nodded, seemingly understanding, "Oh, I see."
But what does this have to do with her?
"I need you to win this item for me. Don't worry, I will give you enough spirit stones. As long as you win the bid, I guarantee you will receive a generous reward and I will not let you down. Similarly, if you fail, I will use your spiritual root to extend my daughter's life."
"..." Upon hearing this, Tao Tao's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at the person in front of him. "Why don't you go by yourself?"
Failure would kill her; she'd have to be crazy to do it. Of course, she had no other choice.
"You talk too much." The young man coldly tossed a storage bracelet to Tao Tao. Tao Tao checked it and found it contained a whopping 300,000 spirit stones. This man was truly wealthy; no wonder he was so determined to get the Immortal Lotus Platform.
“I’ll have A-Wu with you. You can tell her anything.” As he spoke, the young man suddenly approached, his glass-like eyes gleaming with a faint light that seemed particularly eerie in the dimly lit room. “Don’t get any funny ideas. I don’t want to kill you so soon.”