Chapter 381: The Demon King Descends upon Hundred Clans City
"Bring the item up."
Chen Qianqian directly ignored the changes in expression among the crowd in the courtyard and spoke faintly.
"Yes."
You Laoeer felt the gazes of the surrounding experts. At first, he was somewhat flustered, but upon hearing the eldest sister’s voice, the panic in his heart instantly vanished without a trace. He lifted his head proudly and strode toward her.
Along the way, all the cultivators’ eyes were fixed on You Laoeer. On ordinary days, they would have long since been eager to capture him. But now, everyone was filled only with curiosity, wanting to see what sort of treasure the Thousand Mile Trading Firm had obtained.
You Laoeer reached Chen Qianqian and took out a golden chest inscribed with runes from his storage bag.
He placed the chest on the tea table. "Eldest sister, the item is inside. Do you want to open it and take a look?"
Chen Qianqian smiled. "Of course we must open it. Otherwise, how will these gentlemen report back to their sects and factions?"
The cultivators felt they were being singled out, but not one dared to voice any objection.
"But what’s inside is extremely sinister," You Laoeer said with lingering fear.
"In that case, why don’t we pick a lucky volunteer to open the chest?" Chen Qianqian spoke as her gaze swept over the gathered cultivators. Whoever met her eyes instinctively lowered their heads, all thinking the same thing—please, have mercy.
"Giggle."
Bai Qian, watching the cultivators’ fearful expressions, could not help but laugh aloud. "Senior sister, look how cowardly they are. I truly wonder where they found the courage to try and seize someone else’s treasure."
Chen Qianqian smiled. "Cowardly indeed. In that case, I shall personally open the chest."
"Eldest sister, better let me do it. You only need to be ready to restrain whatever is inside," You Laoeer said sincerely.
"Fine."
Chen Qianqian agreed without hesitation. She knew his character—at best steady, at worst fearful of death. He would never risk his life recklessly.
You Laoeer placed his hand on the mechanism of the chest and gently turned it.
With a click, the chest opened.
All eyes immediately turned toward it.
A terrifying demonic aura surged out.
"Ah! My eyes!"
"Such dreadful demonic energy!"
The courtyard erupted in cries and screams.
Chen Qianqian frowned at the malignant aura seeping from the chest. Fixing her gaze, she saw that the sheepskin scroll inside seemed like a man-eating monster, opening its bloody maw to swallow whoever was unlucky enough to touch it.
Without hesitation, she reached out to take the scroll.
"Eldest sister, wa—" You Laoeer had not finished speaking before he witnessed an unforgettable sight. She casually held the scroll in her hand, even opening it for a glance. The scene of her life force being devoured never appeared.
"This is the aura of a Heavenly Demon," Chen Qianqian muttered.
"Senior sister, not only a Heavenly Demon—I also sense the aura of a Heavenly Beast," Bai Qian suddenly interjected.
"What is inside this scroll?" Chen Qianqian unfolded it, only to feel a dreadful demonic force mixed with beastly energy surging out. She was so startled she nearly dropped it. Fortunately, Bai Qian grabbed the other end. The two women together managed to suppress the terrifying aura emanating from it.
But the cultivators in the courtyard were far less composed. Just the aura alone had their legs trembling violently.
The Lord of Hundred Clans City trembled as he spoke. "Tw—two immortals, quickly, put the scroll away. We do not want it."
The surrounding cultivators echoed him. "Yes, this thing is nothing but an ill omen. We are unworthy to behold it."
"Hmph." Chen Qianqian snorted coldly. "So this is all you amount to."
She glanced over the scroll but found nothing recorded upon it. Exchanging a look with Bai Qian, they closed the scroll together and placed it back into the chest. The moment the golden chest shut, the vague unease in their hearts also dissipated.
The courtyard calmed. The cultivators hurried to wipe the cold sweat from their brows, silently relieved they had not tried to seize the treasure—otherwise, they would not even know how they had died.
Chen Qianqian sat back down and calmly swept her gaze over the crowd. "You have seen the item. Now you should hand over the forces behind you, lest you accuse us of bullying the weak."
"We dare not."
The cultivators present now only wished to send these two great Buddhas away.
Every day they remained in Hundred Clans City was no different from having a sharp sword suspended high above their heads.
Chen Qianqian’s lips curved slightly. "I have always been a reasonable person. I will give you seven days. If after seven days I still do not see the forces behind you, I will take it as your abandonment. Should you be blamed in the future, do not say I never gave you a chance."
Her tone was flat, as if she were speaking of some trivial matter.
But in the ears of the cultivators, it became one word—arrogant!
These two little girls were utterly arrogant beyond compare.
Since you seek a hammering, we will let you be hammered. When the experts behind us arrive, we will ensure you cannot escape unscathed.
You Laoeer wanted to say that the eldest sister’s actions might be somewhat improper. But when he saw the confidence in Chen Qianqian’s eyes, he swallowed the words back down.
"You say nothing, I will take it as your silent agreement. If I discover you still targeting the Thousand Mile Trading Firm, you know the consequences."
As she spoke, the vanished Heaven and Earth Chessboard reappeared over Hundred Clans City.
Day by day passed.
Three days later.
Above Hundred Clans City, demonic clouds suddenly blanketed the sky.
A terrifying pressure bore down, suffocating every cultivator within the city.
At this moment, they all felt as if doomsday had arrived.
Within the Thousand Mile Trading Firm, You Laoeer and the others, who had been cultivating, sensed the dreadful pressure, their faces filled with worry.
Yang Bamei said weakly, "Do you think eldest sister will be in danger?"
"Eldest sister will definitely be fine," Zhao Xiaojiu said firmly.
Though unsure himself, You Laoeer still echoed, "Yes, the eldest sister is strong, and she has apprenticed under a mighty figure. She will certainly not be in mortal danger."
The leaders of the city’s great factions felt the pressure in the sky and were so excited they nearly leapt up.
Many cultivators even cried out loudly, "We welcome the arrival of the Great Kings!"
Only within the City Lord’s mansion—
Chen Qianqian and Bai Qian still played chess unhurriedly, as though none of this concerned them.
The Tiger City Lord could no longer restrain his excitement. Now he only wished to seize these two girls and present them to the three Great Kings.
But his small movements did not escape Chen Qianqian’s sharp eyes.
"Little kitty, it seems the power behind Hundred Clans City is nothing much. Three Kings, nine Nirvana cultivators—I fear they will not be able to withstand this flood of fortune."
Chen Qianqian spoke as she placed a stone.
Bai Qian complained resentfully, "Senior sister, you never go easy on me. I will not play with you next time."
Chen Qianqian smiled. "Master said cultivation must not be neglected. Next time, just go all out."
"Then next time, I will definitely not lose to you."
Bai Qian’s mood instantly improved.
Seeing their fearless composure, the Tiger City Lord deliberately raised his voice. "Ladies, the Great Kings have already arrived. I advise you to go greet them quickly, lest you displease them."
Chen Qianqian’s lips curved slightly. "Is that so? I would very much like to see how they will be displeased."
The moment her words fell, a roar sounded from the sky. "Where did these juniors come from, daring to disrespect us? Today we shall teach you a lesson!"
At those words, the entire city fell silent…
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