Devour

Chapter 336: Flame Core

Changming Palace is an important place in Shanhui City. Tianmen’s jurisdiction is stricter than that of the Eight Kings Palace. The one guarding here is the Sword Master Elder, who is ranked thirteenth among the seventy-two sages.

Cheng Bai came to visit and explained his purpose: "I want to pick up the goods from warehouse No. 7."

The swordsman stood in the hall. He was taller and stronger than the sword monster and the sword show. He was wearing a golden armor that shone with light, revealing his domineering aura.

Cheng Bai showed the key, and Jian Hao verified it and told his disciple beside him: "Jian Jiujiu, take him to pick up the goods. Remember to take back the key after the handover."

"Disciple will obey your command." Jian Jiujiu bowed in response, turned around and said to Cheng Bai: "Master, please follow me."

The two men walked slowly towards Warehouse No. 7.

Cheng Bai chatted along the way: "How much does a warehouse cost?"

Jian Jiujiu replied casually: "Don't worry, sir. The rental fee for Warehouse No. 7 has already been paid. The price of each warehouse is different. We will talk about it when we need it."

Cheng Bai secretly compared it with the Falling City of Shengjin Pagoda and pondered: "The Changming Palace is relatively smaller, but the planning is more exquisite and harmonious. No wonder Shanhui City is called the best immortal artifact."

Jian Jiujiu didn't understand why he said a place was small, so he chuckled and said, "The Changming Palace is among the top five in terms of size among the twenty-eight palaces, and corresponds to the Tongming Realm in the vast universe. You probably have never heard of it, but that star realm is also called the 'Fallen Saint Star Ring', and even the saints are unwilling to set foot in it rashly."

Walking to the No. 5 warehouse, Cheng Bai caught a glimpse of the familiar orange-red flames flickering inside, and couldn't help but ask, "Are there a lot of fire monsters in there?"

Jian Jiujiu continued the conversation, "Ha! You're right. Some time ago, a king from the Flame Demon Clan sneaked in. He didn't have a token to live in the monastery, but he was unwilling to squat in a dog hole, so he rented a warehouse at a low price to temporarily use it as a Flame Palace to put on some pomp. Elder Jian Hao is in charge, so he has to keep an eye on these barbaric aliens who love to cause trouble."

Cheng Bai suddenly stopped and said softly, "There's something going on ahead."

Jian Jiujiu still walked steadily, and said with a smile: "With Elder Jianhao guarding nearby, how dare a few fire monsters act rashly? Don't worry..."

Before he finished speaking, a flaming figure flew past and hit Sword Ninety-Nine. With a bang, the poor guide drew a beautiful arc in the air like a kite with a broken string, and with a "plop" he fell upside down into the stinking trash can on the opposite side.

The figure was round and fat. After knocking the man away, he bounced and rolled like a ball. He was actually a little monk who looked like a boy less than ten years old.

There was a flash of fire in the direction where the figure was flying from, and a flame demon with four flaming wings on its back jumped out, cursing, "Annoying bald ass, if I see you sneaking in and chanting nonsense again, I'll throw you even further away. Get out now!"

The young monk actually rolled around on the ground, extinguishing the sparks from his tattered flowered robe, then he stood up leisurely and said with a wry smile, "Oh my! Sorry, the donor with the sword is about to be eaten by the box monster!"

Cheng Bai looked at it carefully and said in astonishment, "It's a giant box-mimetic disguised as a trash can."

This kind of monster often disguises itself as a treasure chest to attract explorers to explore, and once they take the bait, they will take the opportunity to devour the offending creature. Some strong ones even create their own little world in the chest.

The giant box monster disguised itself as a trash can and hid in the corner, eating miscellaneous filth. It had had a bland taste for a long time, and after finally catching a living person, it refused to let go easily, biting Jian Jiujiu so hard that he screamed.

"You monster dare to eat me? If you don't open your mouth and let go, Tianmen will chop your entire clan into pieces and burn them as firewood!" Jian Jiujiu shouted and struggled desperately, kicking wildly with his two exposed legs.

Hearing the vicious threat, the Great Mimic hesitated for a moment, twitched its mouth, and spat out Sword Ninety-Nine with a "puff".

The strong airflow gushed out, mixed with a stream of stinking and foul things, making people dizzy and confused. The giant box monster took the opportunity to wriggle its bulky body, turned its head and slipped away.

Cheng Bai thought to himself, "The disciples of Tianmen still have some prestige in the city. Ordinary monsters and alien races dare not provoke them."

"The gods are in charge of good and evil, and the killings are hidden in the mountain villages. Who will devour each other? I'm afraid it's hard for you to tell!" The chubby little monk sang with a smile and skipped away, as if he didn't care about what was happening around him.

Cheng Baiduo glanced at his receding back and said in surprise, "That child must be from the Buddha's teachings, why is he wearing the lowest grade flowery clothes? If he is not a powerful master, how could he enter Shanhui City?"

Jian Jiujiu fell to the ground, groaning, and felt nauseous in his chest and abdomen before he could regain consciousness.

On the other side, the Flame Demon flapped its four flaming wings and shouted to Cheng Bai, "Warehouse No. 5 is the territory of the Flame Demon Clan. This captain reminds you not to disturb us. Our king has successfully condensed the Flame Core, so be careful not to make any noise around us!"

Cheng Bai's heart moved: "Is his words reminding me? The Flame Core is a rare and special treasure!"

A very small number of fire energy creatures, such as the Flame Monster, gather the essence of vitality and undergo arduous cultivation. Their blood is pure and has the potential to transform into a holy fetus. The prototype of achievement is the Flame Core, which is equivalent to the cultivation of a flesh and blood creature into a soul. From this, it can be inferred that at least there is a state of non-dwelling.

The Flame Demon Captain looked at Cheng Bai meaningfully, then turned and left.

Jian Jiujiu wiped his face, stood up and said, "The internal struggle of the Flame Demons is fierce. It seems that the Flame Demon Captain hopes that a powerful cultivator will kill his master and take away the Flame Core... Hehe! Or maybe the Flame Demons want to eat meat and deliberately set a trap to attract some daring people to come to the door."

There were no setbacks after that. Cheng Bai followed Jian Jiujiu to Warehouse No. 7, where the heavy door was locked.

Cheng Bai took out the luxury silver key and gently inserted it into the luxury silver keyhole of the same luster. With a dull sound echoing, he slowly opened the warehouse door.

The warehouse was filled with gold gangue that reflected a faint yellowish-brown light, piled up randomly and in a disorderly manner to form undulating hills.

Jian Jiujiu looked around and murmured, "Gold gangue itself is not a rare material, but it has a lot of uses in the mortal world. This huge amount is comparable to a small mine, enough to last for a long time."

Cheng Baiji raised the Golden Pagoda, and an invisible force pulled all the scrap gold in the warehouse and stored it in the City of Ending, leaving only the empty warehouse.

After the handover was completed, Jian Jiujiu walked out of Warehouse No. 7 with Cheng Bai, took the luxury silver key and closed the door, and chatted with him: "Young Master, your storage magic weapon is amazing, a billion kilograms is no problem... It's bigger than the mustard seed on Mount Sumeru, right?"

Cheng Bai was not in a position to explain the origin of the Shengjin Pagoda. He smiled modestly and said, "How can such a small treasure be compared with the rare treasures found in Tianmen?"

"I'm so stinky from being sprayed by that disgusting box monster. I have to go back and take a shower. My business here is done. Please do as you please, sir." Jian Jiujiu said and hurriedly left.

Cheng Bai looked at Warehouse No. 5 from afar, touched his nose and thought again and again: "Fire Core? Why not go and take a look at the situation first." He moved as he thought, and turned into a residual shadow and ran towards the direction of the Flame Demon Captain.

Each of the Changming Hall's warehouses was very well sealed, and normally one could not enter without opening the door. However, all the doors and windows of the No. 5 warehouse were open, and from time to time, a lively firelight shone through.

Cheng Bai moved lightly and quickly like a ghost, thinking in his heart: "Not only can I not use my magic power, most of the mystical runes are also ineffective. I am not used to relying only on speed and lightness."

As he sneaked in, he thought: "Why are the magic weapons working normally? No! The talisman cannot be used, and the attack and defense of weapon magic weapons are greatly reduced. Yes, the restrictions of Shanhui City are targeted and selective in restricting the ability to cast spells in the city, while ensuring the entry and exit of the Spirit Boat Palace and maintaining the operation of most industries. Creating a strictly controlled low-level martial arts... or should I say a neutral world that is slightly stronger than low-level martial arts, is the significance of this supreme fairy weapon."

The space inside the warehouse is wide, with few obstructions, and a broad overall view.

The numerous fire demons were ranked according to their rank and status, all in an orderly manner, and the huge venue was used as a solemn hall for worship.

Fire demons are mostly wingless or have wings, with humanoid limbs surrounded by glowing flames, and a height ranging from eight to nine feet.

The strongest and most burly Flame Demon King had four wings on his back. He occupied the central high ground and looked down at his subjects below. He opened his throat and gave a speech: "From now on, our Xie clan will leave the Fallen Saint Star Ring and enter the Star Sea through Shanhui City. This is the best expedient measure."

There was a commotion and sighing among the surrounding group of fire monsters, most of them showed disappointment and dissatisfaction in their eyes.