Monarch of Evernight - Chapter 849

Chapter 8-849: Volume 8 - Chapter 849: Nice Working With You

Ji Rui wasn’t really that happy to see Bloodbeard . Even the Wolf King couldn’t do anything to Qianye, so what was a mere Bloodbeard going to do? He wouldn’t say that openly, of course . Instead, he respectfully welcomed the werewolf into the mansion .

Without even settling in, Bloodbeard suggested a spar with Ji Rui . The city lord was immediately stunned .

Werewolves were inherently battle-hungry, but there had to be a bottom line at the very least . Bloodbeard wasn’t just showing off his fighting power but also expressing his disdain for Ji Rui .

Finally, Ji Rui took the field grudgingly following the werewolf’s insistent requests .

Bloodbeard launched a torrent of attacks from the get-go, his crimson beard dancing wildly in the wind . Ji Rui, on the other hand, endured with great difficulty for ten minutes before admitting a close defeat .

Fortunately, the werewolf knew some propriety and didn’t quite unleash his full strength . Otherwise, what remained of the city lord’s manor wouldn’t last .

Bloodbeard seemed rather delighted after his victory . He patted Ji Rui’s shoulder with a laugh, saying, “City Lord, your cultivation is lacking! You humans are all the same . You scheme and plot but always lag behind when it comes to actual fighting . This world is still in the grasp of true warriors . ”

“Sir Bloodbeard speaks truly, but I have to manage everything in such a big city, you see . It’s only natural that my cultivation will be delayed . ”

Bloodbeard shrugged . “You just focus on your cultivation from here on out . Now that I’m here, I’ll help you with all the annoying city management work, haha!”

Ji Rui’s expression shifted drastically, and the soldiers nearby all tensed up .

Bloodbeard shot Ji Rui a glance . “What, does the City Lord have any other ideas?”

Ji Rui’s retained his smile . “I’m of course very much delighted that you would find interest in our small city, but you should talk about this matter with the Wolf King first . He had also mentioned this matter briefly when he came last time . ”

Bloodbeard snorted . “There’s no need to report such a minor matter . ”

These words proved that this matter was Bloodbeard’s personal greed . Feeling much more relaxed, the city lord led Bloodbeard to tour the city, almost as if he were about to hand over the place .

Bloodbeard was rather satisfied and delighted at Ji Rui’s tactfulness . He followed the city lord around the streets and alleys of Southern Blue, visiting this place and that .

Bloodbeard’s heart skipped a bit as he was passing by a small alleyway .

Upon glancing over, the first thing he saw was a little girl about six years of age . She was extremely beautiful, so beautiful that Bloodbeard was stunned on the spot .

The girl didn’t seem quite awake . Her large eyes were only half-open as she gazed sleepily at the werewolf general .

Then, her eyes opened wide all of a sudden . She looked somewhat anxious after waking up, yet also quite happy and excited—like a hunter who had encountered a difficult prey . Immediately afterward, she opened her small mouth and spouted a mass of green gas at Bloodbeard .

Ji Rui was shocked witless the moment this girl opened her mouth . His fat body erupted with unimaginable speed as he flashed hundreds of meters away .

Meanwhile, Bloodbeard—still unsure of what had just transpired—was struck squarely by the gas . He felt a stabbing pain in his eyes as his vision blurred out and his origin power began to surge and boil, almost going out of control . The devastating origin power tore all of his muscles and innards, destroying his body from the inside out .

Bloodbeard finally came to . This was poison, an extremely venomous toxin! He had probably encountered a high arachne or demonkin whose innate talents specialized in poison .

He reacted rapidly, unleashing a loud roar and pushing his origin power circulation to the extreme .

However, Qianye put Zhuji down at this moment and slashed at Bloodbeard!

The strike was well-prepared and timed—if one slash was obstructed, there would be four or five more in close succession . This was the true essence of Sweeping Calm . Qianye had mercilessly unleashed his strongest move right off the bat .

Bloodbeard knew that the attack was powerful and that he had no room for evasion . All he could do was clench his teeth and try to block the incoming slash with his left arm .

If it were any other assailant, he might’ve been able to retain his arm or even damage the weapon . Alas, his opponent was Qianye! The latter’s physical strength was no weaker than Bloodbeard, and East Peak was a near-invincible masterpiece of the Zhao and Song clans .

Bloodbeard’s arm flew high into the air as the blade descended upon him . However, this block also afforded the werewolf an opportunity to escape . He immediately turned tail and fled into the distance . Along the way, he let out a long, mournful howl that reverberated throughout the city—this was a signal to scatter . Soon, a continuous string of howls echoed from every part of Southern Blue, all of them moving further and further away .

After arriving in the city, Bloodbeard had allowed the personal guards to have fun in the city .

This incident was so sudden that many of them had no idea what was happening . All they could do was run toward the designated location .

The city was immediately thrown into a frantic commotion .

Qianye didn’t give chase . He only glanced toward the other end of the street where Ji Rui was standing with a complicated expression .

Qianye paid the man no heed as he stomped on the severed arm . A scarlet flame ignited below his foot and began incinerating this fairly powerful arm .

Ji Rui’s expression transformed several times, but he didn’t try to stop Qianye until the very end . He merely shook his head and sighed . “This is complete destruction, why go so far?”

Qianye revealed a radiant smile . “All who oppose me will meet the same fate!”

At Bloodbeard’s level, all parts of the body would’ve undergone numerous refinements and were stronger than the sturdiest of metal alloys . Even if the werewolf could regrow a new arm in the future, it would need to be tempered from scratch, requiring a long period of time before reaching its original power .

If he could retake this broken arm, he might be able to use some sort of secret art to reattach it to his body . Although there was sure to be a deterioration in power, it was way better than having to reforge one from scratch .

But Qianye had reduced the arm to ash with his sanguineous flames . It looked like Ji Rui had wanted to return this arm to Bloodbeard and sell him a steep favor . Whether it was to seek his help in the future or to ease tensions, it would both be of help .

But Qianye was no Ji Rui . His relationship with the Wolf King was no longer reversible . The situation was clear—if the city lord wanted the arm, he would have to fight for it .

Ji Rui was never able to make up his mind to fight, even until the arm turned to ash . He laughed wryly and shook his head . “I’m old, too old! I don’t dare to put my life on the line like you youngsters . ”

Qianye smiled indifferently but said nothing .

Ji Rui asked, “General Qianye, don’t you still have that attack you used against the Wolf King? Why didn’t you use it on Bloodbeard? There will be a lot of trouble after you let him go . ”

Qianye looked playfully at Ji Rui . “It’s a waste to use such an attack on that red-haired werewolf, only someone like you is worthy of it . As for whether or not I have any left, you only need to try me . ”

Ji Rui’s expression changed drastically . “No need to try . Knowing your style, if you say you have it, you undoubtedly do . Now that you’re completely fearless of this old man, I believe you can still launch that attack . ”

Qianye smiled faintly . “If I really wasn’t afraid of you, I would’ve gone after that wolf . It’s exactly because you’re here that I didn’t dare to start a rampage . ”

The words "start a rampage" was spoken with such stress that Ji Rui felt his heart skip a bit . Disregarding whether Qianye would really go all out or not, for now, it would be no less troublesome if Zhuji were to go berserk .

That little fellow’s green gas had completely disoriented Bloodbeard just now and suppressed nine parts of his power . And that was despite the werewolves' strong constitution and fair resistance to poison . If it was Ji Rui in the wolf’s shoes, he would have probably collapsed with just a mouthful .

Besides, what could Ji Rui do if Qianye wanted to start a massacre in Southern Blue? He couldn’t guard every corner of the city personally, could he?

Qianye moved like the wind and could kill in a single strike; his origins were mysterious . He was all alone in the neutral lands with neither family nor friend to restrain him . This kind of person was the most difficult to deal with .

After thinking back and forth, Ji Rui still couldn’t find a good way out .

As a character who had stayed in power for a long time, he possessed a fair bit of decisiveness on the whole . “I have four ballistae in my storehouse right now, all of them premium-quality frigate main cannons . Just name a location and I’ll ship the goods over!”

“Oh, I thank the City Lord, then . How about the payment?”

“We’ve known each other for so many years, there’s no need to discuss payment . These weapons are a gift, I only hope you’re willing to forget the misunderstandings between us . ”

Qianye laughed loudly . “Very well! I’ve seen your sincerity . You have a deal! Just send the goods to the usual place . ”

“Nice working with you!”

“Nice working with you!”

After the two had said their farewells, Qianye picked little Zhuji up and vanished into the alley . Ji Rui’s eyes flickered when he noticed that the little fellow was pale and drowsy, probably unable to produce another mouthful of green gas . If he were to ambush them at such a time, there was a good chance he would be able to take Qianye down . Not only would he have rid himself of future suffering, but he could also avoid the steep price of four ballistae .

But after some thought, Ji Rui still couldn’t make up his mind . What if the little girl had a breath left in her? There was no need for a lot; just a small mouthful was enough to send him into a daze . This short period was enough for Qianye to fire that extremely terrifying feather .

The Wolf King could withstand a shot, but Ji Rui didn’t have that kind of physique .

Qianye had long since disappeared while the city lord was hesitating .

Ji Rui stamped his feet hatefully before returning to the manor . Once inside, he summoned Steward Liu and ordered him to arrange some trucks to transport the four ballistae to that small town .

The man was greatly astonished . “Sire, don’t tell me… Bloodbeard also lost?”

Ji Rui’s expression was gloomy . “That trash is absolutely useless . He had his arm cut off in the very beginning . Didn’t he ever stop to consider the possibility that I was letting him win?”

“But…”

“No buts! Go and deliver the goods!”

Ji Rui was beside himself with fury at the moment . How could Steward Liu dare to talk back? He quickly arranged the men and vehicles needed to transport the goods . He was very clear about the value of the goods in the warehouse . Gifting them to Qianye was like surrendering one year’s worth of hard-earned money .

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