Chapter 189 The Demon Old Ghost
Half an hour later, the old devil's figure appeared at the door of the living room.
His appearance was like a giant mountain slowly moving towards him. His momentum was so overwhelming that people could not breathe. "You all stay outside. You are not allowed to act without my order."
When the guards heard the order from the old devil, they quickly retreated to both sides and made way for them.
Over the years, in order to concentrate on cultivation and strive to break through to Douzun before the end of his lifespan, the Old Demon has rarely come forward to deal with matters in the valley. Most matters are left to the three elders to handle with full authority.
But as the founder of Demonic Flame Valley and the only Dou Zong strongman in the valley, even if he rarely shows up, he still has absolute prestige in the valley.
After a while, Xiao Ling saw this old demon who was famous in the Black Corner Domain.
The Old Demon Old Ghost was wearing a yellow skull robe, and his face was thin and skinny, almost like a skull. The deep-set eyes had a faint luster, like will-o'-the-wisps, a bit strange and gloomy.
Although Xiao Ling had already expected the image of the old devil, he still couldn't help but feel a little surprised when he actually saw it.
He knew that this old ghost's strength was unfathomable and his methods were ruthless. Although he had many cards, he had to deal with them carefully.
The old demon's eyes swept across Xiao Ling's body, and those eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts made Xiao Ling feel a little uncomfortable.
But Xiao Ling did not flinch. He met the old demon's gaze. Their eyes collided in the air. Although there was no substantial confrontation, the tension in the air suddenly increased.
"Are you the Tang San that the dialect calls Tang San? Are you from the so-called Tang Sect of Bashu?" Old Demon Old Ghost's voice was hoarse and low, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from the depths of his throat, carrying a chilling power.
Xiao Ling nodded slightly and responded in a deep voice: "That's right. I know that the Valley Master is busy with business, so I took the liberty of visiting today. I actually have a deal that is beneficial to both parties and I want to discuss it with the Valley Master."
A playful smile appeared on the corner of the Old Demon Demon's mouth. He looked at Xiao Ling, as if assessing the young Douzong's true intention: "Trade? Our Demon Flame Valley is rich in resources and rarely needs anything from the outside world. What leverage do you have to impress me, Demon Flame Valley?"
Xiao Ling smiled slightly, knowing that at the critical moment, whether he could arouse the old devil's interest would depend on whether his bargaining chip was attractive enough.
A white light flashed in his hand, and a pill was suspended in Xiao Ling's palm.
"This is a sect-breaking pill. For any strong man at the peak of Douhuang, its value is self-evident. I am willing to exchange this pill for Guigu's method of refining the demon puppet." Xiao Ling's The voice echoed in the living room, with a hint of unquestionable determination.
Fang Yan on the side saw the Po Zong Pill that Xiao Ling took out, and a golden light flashed in his eyes. He knew that this pill was of great significance to him. If he could obtain it, he might be able to realize his long-cherished wish.
However, the old devil's eyes did not show much emotion. Regarding the information about "Celestial Demon Puppet", only a few high-level officials in the entire Demon Flame Valley knew about it. Now, someone outside the Demon Flame Valley actually got this information. News, this made the old devil have to wonder whether there was a traitor in the Demon Flame Valley.
His voice suddenly became cold, the breath around him gradually became icy cold, and the temperature in the reception hall suddenly dropped by dozens of degrees in an instant.
"Tang San, how did you know that our Demon Flame Valley possesses the Celestial Demon Puppet? This is the secret of our Demon Flame Valley."
As soon as Old Demon Old Ghost finished speaking, the atmosphere instantly became more tense, as if even the air had solidified.
"Haha, this is of course the news that my Tang Sect found out outside. As for whether there is a traitor in the Demon Flame Valley and the news is leaked, I don't know."
Xiao Ling answered neither humble nor arrogantly, while secretly gathering strength to prepare for any conflicts that might occur.
If this old demon really wanted to attack him, Xiao Ling would have no choice but to accept the body of the Seven Stars of Douzong.
A trace of doubt flashed in the old devil's eyes, and then was replaced by gloominess. He was silent for a moment, as if he was weighing something. Finally, an inexplicable smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Haha, I remembered it. A few years ago, there was indeed a traitor in our Demon Flame Valley, and he escaped from the Demon Flame Valley privately. However, not long after, I personally killed him. Presumably, the news about the Sky Demon Puppet was from him. It was spread when they escaped."
As for whether this statement is true or false, Xiao Ling has no way of knowing.
"But Tang San, although the Broken Sect Pill is precious, it is not enough to exchange for the refining method of the Heavenly Demon Puppet." The Old Demon Old Ghost said slowly.
Xiao Ling frowned slightly when he heard this. He knew that Old Demon Old Ghost was just deliberately driving up the price.
However, he also clearly realized that if he wanted to successfully complete the transaction, he must show more sincerity.
In his opinion, the resources currently invested in obtaining the secret method of refining the Heavenly Demon Puppet are simply insignificant compared with the benefits that can be brought by refining the Heavenly Demon Puppet in the future.
Taking a deep breath, he calmly took out an exquisite jade box from the ring and gently opened the lid. A gleam of green light came into view, which was the Qingming Shou Dan.
"In addition to the Po Zong Pill, I am willing to add this Qing Ming Shou Pill as a condition of exchange." Xiao Ling's tone was calm, although he felt a little reluctant to pay for the sudden extra effort in his heart, "Such a generous condition, in exchange for the Heavenly Demon The puppet's refining method should be enough."
For a moment, he remembered the origin of the Qingming Longevity Pill.
At that time, in order to improve his alchemy skills, Xiao Yan exchanged the pill he got from Yun Yun with Xiao Ling in exchange for many rare medicinal materials. Now, this pill has become an important bargaining chip for his transaction with the Demon Flame Valley.
The old demon looked at the Qingming Shoudan, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
He knew the value of this pill very well. Pills that can prolong life are priceless treasures for any cultivator, even a Dou Zong master like him.
What's more, his life span is not much now, so he is naturally more eager for such a pill.
The atmosphere in the reception room became more tense, and Xiao Ling and the old demon looked at each other again, and both sides tried to explore each other's bottom line.
The old demon was silent for a long time, as if he was weighing the value of the two pills and the method of refining the Heavenly Demon Puppet in his heart.
Finally, a satisfied smile appeared on his lips, and his voice was full of pride: "Tang San, I feel your sincerity. I can give you the method of refining the Heavenly Demon Puppet, but you must remember that if this method is spread out, my Demon Flame Valley will definitely investigate it to the end."
After the voice fell, the old demon raised his palm lightly, and an invisible suction force gently sucked up the two pills in front of Xiao Ling, and then steadily put them into the ring between his fingers.
Then, the old demon took out an old bamboo slip from his sleeve, which was engraved with dense patterns.
Although the bamboo slip was old, it exuded an indescribable luster, which looked quite extraordinary.
He casually threw the jade slip to Xiao Ling, and Xiao Ling quickly took it into his palm. The heavy stone in his heart finally fell to the ground. The goal of coming to the Demon Flame Valley this time has finally been achieved.
After Xiao Ling took the bamboo slip, he glanced at the three blood-red characters on it: "Heavenly Demon Puppet". He slowly spread out the bamboo slip in his hand, and those blood-thirsty and fine blood-red characters suddenly appeared before his eyes.
"Heavenly Demon Puppet, this method is not a martial art, nor is it an ordinary fighting skill, but a puppet technique passed down from ancient times.
To refine the Heavenly Demon Puppet, three things need to be gathered together: body, soul, and magic core.
Using the body as the tool, the soul as the guide, and the magic core as the heart, and then with many materials, it will eventually become a demon puppet. Demon puppets are divided into three levels, heaven, earth, and man. The difference in level depends on the refining materials and the refining fire.
The demon puppet is infinitely powerful and has no joy or sadness, no pain or injury. It is actually a killing tool.....
Xiao Ling roughly browsed the refining method of "Heavenly Demon Puppet" and confirmed that the old demon of the earth did not make any moves. Then he nodded with satisfaction and put away the bamboo slips in his hand.
With a faint smile on his face and a slight nod, Xiao Ling vowed: "Don't worry, I, Tang San, have always been upright, and naturally I will not spread the content of this transaction. "
As for Tang San's promise, whether it has anything to do with Xiao Ling, that's hard to say.
After getting what he wanted, Xiao Ling didn't waste too much time and left the Demon Flame Valley directly.
The old demon stood at the door of the reception room, watching Xiao Ling leave. His eyes were deep, as if he was thinking about something.
His intuition over the years told him that it was definitely not a wise move to attack Xiao Ling. This young man had an indescribable temperament, which made him feel deeply daunted.