The Charm of Soul Pets - Chapter 1177

Chapter 1177: 1177

36 cities . The composition of Cloud City was indeed stunning . Passing through the first city that was no inferior to Tianxia City, the six of them often came to a stop, wanting to see what new and strange things were in Cloud City .

However, completing their matters at hand was the most important and after strolling around a while, they began to inquire about the Devil Soul auction .

Wan Meng’s auction would be in the 24th city . This city’s unique feature was that it was solely a business city . It was rare to see residents or organizations in the 24th city . Instead, the entire place was surrounded by an atmosphere of business transactions .  

There were very few residences in the 24th city and after searching for a while, they finally found a courtyard near the edge of the cliff that seemed like it was going to fall off .

After renting this courtyard, Chu Mu stood in this courtyard where there were mountain steps, and stared in the distance at the tall and sumptuous building .  

The roof of that building was a sculpted dragon lying down . Its eyes were staring in this direction, emanating the auction hall’s lavish, luxurious and powerful nature .

If they wanted the home searching Devil Soul, they would have to find it in this golden auction hall . Right now, they had to find a way to save this Devil Soul from the heavily guarded auction hall . Of course, this would have already been impossible in Wen City . Although it was only a rank higher, there were many more experts in Cloud City than Wen City .  

After arriving in the courtyard, Princess Jinrou floated out into the open . She saw that Chu Mu had a pondering expression and said: “The easiest method is to purchase it . Unfortunately…” 

“Ya . ” Chu Mu nodded his head . This was indeed the simplest method . The problem was that they didn’t have sufficient funds . An emperor rank Devil Soul in Wen City was auctioned for 2200 xuan . In Cloud City where there were more people with money, the price would probably be even higher .  

The spectral Jinrou rubbed the head of the small curse fox in her arms, helping Chu Mu think of a method to save the home seeker .  

There were many Devil Souls being auctioned and the dominator Devil Soul knew that saving all of them was practically impossible . The only one she wanted to escape was the home seeker . The other Devil Souls could sign a soul pact with the humans . It didn’t have any other methods .  

Chu Mu’s attention quickly fell on the Immortal Ice Curse Demon Fox in Princess Jinrou’s arms . He was a bit confused why this small fellow could touch Princess Jinrou’s body .

Princess Jinrou could see where Chu Mu’s confusion was coming from and explained: “It signed a soul pact with me, so I am able to touch it . ” 

Just as Mu Qingyi had said, the little ice fox was indeed the best gift for Princess Jinrou when she awoke . Only a small ice fox like this that was full of spirit would be able to slowly allow her to forget her Towering Ice Curse Demon Fox that she had sacrificed .

“Chu Mu, Chu Mu!” from outside the residence, Ye Wansheng urgently ran in . In his hand was a scroll that looked like a bounty .  

“What is it?” asked Chu Mu .

“Look at the name . It’s Chu Tianmang . And there’s a rough sketch as well . ” said Ye Wansheng .  

Chu Mu hastily grabbed the scroll . Having crossed Cloud Gate for a long time now, he finally had information on his father .  

The sketch on the scroll was very simple, but Chu Mu could see that it had Chu Tianmang’s unique characteristics . Added on the name, the person on this scroll was definitely Chu Tianmang .  

“Where did you find it?” said Chu Mu, slightly hastily .  

“This…” Ye Wansheng hesitated a bit before saying: “It was on the wanted list . Moreover, it was a wanted order from Divine Sect . ” 

Chu Mu was stunned . Why was his father a wanted criminal? Moreover wanted by Divine Sect? 

“Bring me there . ” said Chu Mu .

Ye Wansheng nodded his head and lead the way .  

Princess Jinrou didn’t follow . Her spectral state wasn’t fitting to appear in front of others .  

Passing through the streets that were filled with a thick business atmosphere, Ye Wansheng brought Chu Mu to the wanted house . There was a wanted house in every city, established by the city lord . Divine Sect and the cities would paste their wanted criminals inside the wanted house . Bounty hunters could accept the bounty as long as they could capture the wanted criminal .  

Ye Wansheng had come because he was bored and discovered that the wanted house was rather interesting . Thus, he entered and took a look around . Very surprisingly, he discovered that Chu Tianmang’s name and sketch was hanging on the bright red wall . He accordingly asked for a copy and hastily brought it back for Chu Mu .  

"A reward of 4000 xuan . That’s even higher than a middle class dominator rank xuan item . It’s near the top of the high ranking bounties . ” said Ye Wansheng .  

“Who issued the wanted order?” Chu Mu asked the manager of the wanted house .  

“It was Divine Sect’s Official Guan . She just put it up not long ago . ” said the manager .  

“Official Lu?” Ye Wansheng seemed to remember something and said: “The teacher of Xu Daofeng seemed to be surnamed Lu . Moreover, her status in Divine Sect does not seem to be low . ”

Chu Mu bitterly laughed . A short while ago he had even thought that the female Divine Sect member surnamed Lu was a bit similar to his mother . Yet, not longer after thinking this, she ended up putting his father on a wanted list… 

“The reason for doing so is not written there . I’m sure that many assassins will accept it . 4000 xuan is a huge sum . Chu Mu, why is your father worth so much?” asked Ye Wansheng .  

“I don’t know either . ” said Chu Mu .  

From the value of the bounty, Chu Tianmang’s strength was probably above the middle class dominator rank . This surpassed Chu Mu’s previous predictions .  

“Let’s find Xu Daofeng and ask . After all, we had best get to know that fellow . It will make the process of territorial independence easier . ” said Ye Wansheng .

Chu Mu nodded his head and returned with Ye Wansheng to the mountain courtyard . They planned on finding Xu Daofeng on the second day to inquire about the bounty .  

Not long after they returned, Ye Qingzi and Mu Qingyi returned with another piece of unfortunate news .  

Mu Qingyi had gone to the city protection’s great general’s residence to find her grandfather, Mu Zuoli . However, Mu Zuoli wasn’t in Cloud City .  

From the Mu General’s army residence, Mu Qingyi learned that her great grandfather, King Mu, who would always roam around seemed to have offended a noble family in Border City . It was currently unknown where he had wandered off to . Additionally, he had been permanently stripped of his territorial possession rights .  

Wang City’s Vice City Lord, Mu Yuanen was presently in Cloud City . He had gone to the Mu Family’s army residence and after learning of this information, had informed Mu Qingyi .  

“Also, third grandfather told me that the Li Family already knows that Li Kuangdeng was killed in New Moon Land . I’m sure that before long, they will send an even stronger person to administer the place . ” said Mu Qingyi .

“This King Mu is a bit unreliable . It seems that we can only make the territory independent . ” said Ye Wansheng .  

Chu Mu rubbed his temples . It seemed that he had to deal with quite a few things .  

“What’s the matter? Why do you look so anxious . ” Ye Qingzi walked up to Chu Mu and softly asked him a question .  “Take a look at this . ” Chu Mu took out the scroll .  

“This… isn’t this your father? Why… why is he wanted? Moreover wanted by Divine Sect?”

After passing through Cloud Gate, perhaps they still didn’t know exactly how expansive this world was . However, after constantly listening to what others said, Divine Sect was an organization of absolute power . Nobody could disobey or violate their orders!

“4000 xuan . Chu Tianmang is rather valuable . ” Bai Yu walked over and smiled as he spoke .  

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“Let’s leave aside the matter of independence for now, at least until I reach the spirit dominator rank . As for the Devil Soul matter, we need to think of some clever plan that won’t cause too much of a disturbance . Finally, I will ask Xu Daofeng about this tomorrow . ” said Chu Mu .

Everyone knew that Chu Mu was worried about his father and didn’t say anything . The Devil Soul matter wasn’t actually that difficult . If everyone thought a bit harder, they would be able to ultimately find a solution .  

    ……

On the morning of the second day, Chu Mu left the residence . The only one going with him was Ye Qingzi .

Divine Sect didn’t have any private palaces in Cloud City . Instead, they rented an elegant mansion that provided a residence .  

After inquiring, they found that there were not more than ten Divine Sect members in Cloud City . Thus, building their own palace in Cloud City for these few people was indeed too wasteful .

Chu Mu’s search led him to the 17th city .

The 17th city was practically made up of only huge manor-like mansions and courts . As far as they could see, the entire city was adorned in flower gardens, forests, azure mountains and lakes .  

“Haha, this is perfect . I was just thinking of how to find you . Come in, come in . ” Xu Daofeng was very cordial and friendly . He personally came to the entrance to welcome Chu Mu and Ye Qingzi .

The two of them followed him into the reception hall . The Divine Sect member surnamed Lu didn’t seem to be there . There were only a few subordinates walking through the corridors .  

“I won’t hide it from the two of you, but I have something I would like to request . ” Xu Daofeng quickly got to the point . Before Chu Mu and Ye Qingzi had even spoken, this fellow had made a request first .  

“What’s the matter?” asked Chu Mu .

“It’s like this . Us Divine Sect practice disciples must pass an exam to become genuine Divine Sect members . In this exam, there will be fire poison, which is the thing that counters my soul pet the most . With the fire poison there, my soul pet’s strength will be decreased by a half . This exam which I was initially confident of passing has now become extremely iffy . I’ve been searching everywhere to purchase medicinal items that can suppress fire items . However, the effects of those medicines are too low, the amount is too little or it is unreasonably expensive…” 

“You want my wife to help you concoct a medicinal item that can defend against fire poison?” asked Chu Mu .

“Yes, exactly!” Xu Daofeng immediately nodded his head and spoke a bit embarrassedly . Asking someone he had just met for help was a bit rude .  

Ye Qingzi had already in the past helped concoct many ice type spirit items that suppressed high temperature souls for Chu Mu . Thus, the matter of the fire poison was very easy for her .

Since the other party had already made a request of him, Chu Mu could take advantage of this and establish a closer relationship while also inquiring about news of his father .  

“I have all the materials . How long does Young Lady Ye need? Is five days enough? I need to take the exam in five days . ” Xu Daofeng saw that the two of them agreed and immediately let out a smile .  

“Give me the materials and you can send someone to fetch it tomorrow . ” said Ye Qingzi .

“Eh… . that fast?” Xu Daofeng was a bit shocked . However, he quickly realized that the woman in front of him probably had extremely high xuan methods . He hastily added: “Then… I will come myself to collect it tomorrow . Where do you guys live?” 

“In Manyu Mountain Courtyard in the 24th City’s southern side . ” a smile rose on Chu Mu’s face . He didn’t immediately ask about what he wanted to know . Instead, he planned on inquiring about it tomorrow when he came himself . Thus, he wouldn’t seem rude nor would he seem suspicious .