CHAPTER 140: CHAPTER 140: COOPERATION

It’s useless in the current situation. Shen Wang walked out of the room again and began to observe the situation outside.

A group of bandits stayed eight feet away, more vigilant than usual, adding a low wall in the middle, fearing Shen Wang would launch a sneak attack.

At the same time, Yun Conghui and the three experts were stationed at three corners, with their sight alone able to cover the surroundings of the ancestral residence completely. Shen Wang estimated if he attempted a sneak attack, these guys would immediately notice and respond swiftly.

These people could form a battle array, and if they attacked with it, the power could rival a Golden Core. Hence, even though Profound Thunder Zhenren left, it was not suitable for him to stay outside long or forcefully attack, giving them opportunities.

Shen Wang rubbed his chin, pondering as he observed, holding a bottle of unused Bone Decay Powder, his gaze falling on the relatively weak spot.

The guys outside were still besieging in batches, and those resting weren’t just resting. On an open space, glints of blades and swords flickered, and someone was having a martial arts competition, looking quite promising.

All of this was forced by Shen Wang; none of the bandits dared to slack off, fearing they might die in Shen Wang’s hands, motivating them to train harder.

Shen Wang watched for a while, finding this side more suitable to strike.

There were more people fighting or practicing martial arts, and the lively scene attracted the attention of nearby people. Some would always watch others to see if their techniques were superior or clumsy.

The most crucial point was that Li Yuanning was in this position. He thought for a moment, using his spiritual sense to influence Spiritual Qi, employing the special Sound Transmission Technique.

"I don’t know if you are Li Yuanning now or the Black Death Poison King? If it’s the latter, controlling the Village Chief of Black Water Stronghold must be smooth."

He couldn’t resist initiating a conversation with this guy first, trying to gather some information as much as possible.

Know this guy is most likely the old fox, Black Death Blade King. The opponent has cultivated through Martial Dao to a realm comparable to the Martial King at the Golden Core level and has attempted to break through to the next realm. Definitely not an ordinary person.

Just by seeing how he always remained calm and never attempted to contact him, it shows he’s more stable than him.

"Kid, you finally couldn’t resist contacting me. Seems you’re losing confidence."

Li Yuanning seemed motionless, yet an intention was conveyed back to Shen Wang. Neither the nearby people nor Yun Conghui found anything amiss.

"How much confidence I have doesn’t concern the senior. It depends on whether you are interested in cooperating with me to help solve these bandits. I guess you can also get what you want."

Shen Wang promptly mentioned his intention, with no need to speak on other matters.

One should know that Black Water Stronghold has recently been recruiting, all are Postnatal Martial Artists, but there is no lack of Innate Grandmasters who are compensating for the losses caused by him.

Now that Profound Thunder Zhenren has left, if he doesn’t clear them soon, they might quickly return to the previous status.

"What can you do? Rush out and kill a bunch of ants?" Li Yuanning responded mockingly.

"No, this time I want to kill Yun Conghui and Ge Changzhuang."

Shen Wang said, "Aren’t they your targets?"

Li Yuanning’s gaze flickered, responding, "I don’t know what you are talking about."

"Then are you here to kill me?"

Shen Wang sneered, "Even if you want to kill me, you have thoughts about them. Otherwise, why come here given your status?"

Li Yuanning remained silent, not responding.

Shen Wang continued, "If I’m not mistaken, you want Yun Conghui or Ge Changzhuang’s Spirit Blood. Although I don’t know what you want their blood for, you surely have ideas."

Li Yuanning’s pupils shrank. How could this kid know his intentions?

"Seems that’s the case. You deliberately come here to be someone’s dog, yet you can’t do anything to me.

Ordinary people are of no use to you, Profound Thunder Zhenren is too dangerous for you.

The Village Chief of Black Water Stronghold is too ordinary and has been controlled by you, but you still haven’t done anything, instead, you’re more concerned about Yun Conghui and Ge Changzhuang, isn’t it their blood or what?"

Shen Wang said because Spirit Blood from someone like Paper Kite, a Postnatal person, has drawn attention before. He was sensitive to such matters.

Having confirmed that there was nothing on Ge Changzhuang and Yun Conghui that Black Death Blade King, a Golden Core-level Martial King, would covet, he could only think of their most precious Spirit Blood.

This type of inherent stuff doesn’t exist elsewhere, or it’s more difficult to obtain.

"I don’t know what you’re talking about."

Li Yuanning didn’t admit it. The act of extracting someone’s bloodline, once discovered, would face the entire Yun Family’s pursuit. He wasn’t bold enough to expose himself like that.

Shen Wang didn’t care whether the other admitted it. As long as there was interest, it was enough. He directly said, "I’m going to kill Yun Conghui and the others later. You help me control Gong Yu to break the array and cooperate to kill them. The spoils go to me, and you get the bodies."

"How do you know I controlled Gong Yu?" Li Yuanning frowned. His actions were very subtle; even Profound Thunder Zhenren didn’t notice.

"That’s not your concern. If you want to act, cooperating with me now is the best opportunity, otherwise, just continue waiting."

Shen Wang sneered, "Besides, they are suspicious of you too. Maybe you can’t wait long, and they might act against you first."

Li Yuanning’s eyes became profound. This was indeed his concern.

At the same time, he confirmed in his heart that Shen Wang had some way to silently probe the outside situation, even secretly monitoring his movements.

Otherwise, how could he know so much?

"This kid is really not simple."

Li Yuanning confirmed he had underestimated this person again, and with a hint of dread said, "I will have them stop the battle array and cooperate with you, but I won’t show my face. You’ll take all the blame."

He was very decisive. After all, he didn’t need to do much, and he could get what he wanted instead.

"That’s enough."

Shen Wang didn’t wish to gain too many benefits from this old fox. If he could make it easier to eliminate Yun Conghui and Ge Changzhuang, he would be satisfied.

But when acting later, he must be wary of this old fox tricking him.

"Alright, I will act now."

Li Yuanning was eager to see what Shen Wang was capable of now, his gaze shifted to the distance, and he got up and walked towards a latrine.

Among the bandits, many were martial artists, even reaching Innate, they often needed nourishment, hence they needed a place to store the cycle of things.

The latrine was stinking, and aside from those cleaning it, few wanted to stay here.

Li Yuanning found a pit to enter, a black bug appeared in his palm, he held the Gu insect, closed his eyes, and used another hand to seal.

In the nearby area, Gong Yu, who was stationed, had black air flash on his forehead; his eyes turned ghostly as he said, "Everyone, rest for two incense sticks."

No one wanted to do the hard work of attacking the unbreakable array. Hearing his order, even though it wasn’t time for a rotation break, the group was still delighted, shouting cheerfully, stopping the attack, and running to rest.

With nearly a third of the people gone, the Celestial Spirits and Earthly Fiends Array immediately collapsed, and the other sides looked over in surprise.

"Gong, it’s not time yet, why suddenly stop?"

Yun Conghui asked in confusion.

"I discovered some issues here."

Gong Yu said, "Come over quickly and take a look."

"Issues?"

Yun Conghui curiously walked over quickly.