Chapter 2949: Come On, You Can Make Your Move Anytime
Lu Zeng smiled at Lin Moyu, "Mr. Lin, trouble has come, but I can handle them for you." Lin Moyu smiled back, "No worries, Iâve been itching for a fight these past few days, so Iâll play with them." Seeing Lin Moyuâs mindset, Lu Zeng didnât stop him and instead said with a smile, "Then I wish you an enjoyable time."
Lin Moyu appeared to be at the Dao Sovereign Second Realm, but Lu Zeng knew how strong he really was. Just a few days ago, Lin Moyu had personally killed a dignified Six-Wheel Ancient Buddha. Moreover, Lu Zeng felt that this wasnât even Lin Moyuâs full strength. If Lin Moyu went all out, even Lu Zeng couldnât guarantee a win. The few demon clan members in front of them, the strongest being only at the Dao Sovereign Fourth Realm, with the rest at the Third Realm, were no match for Lin Moyu.
Lin Moyu stepped past Lu Zeng, taking two steps forward to face the newcomers. Five demons, their bodies fiery red and covered in flames, transformed into humanoid forms, angrily approaching Lin Moyu. They looked fierce, as if ready to devour him. Lin Moyu observed them and noticed that the one leading had the cultivation of a Dao Sovereign Third Realm. Behind him was someone with a higher realm, yet seemed of lower status. The other three were all Dao Sovereign Third Realm, making a total of five.
Their transformation into humanoid forms wasnât complete, retaining many demon features, such as bird heads and bare bodies, with feathers not fully transformed, indicating they werenât high-ranking in the demon clan. Lin Moyu quickly deduced their identity: they were from the Flame Bird clan, a relatively strong clan within the demon race. While not as powerful as the royal clans, they werenât weak either.
The Flame Bird clan members scrutinized Lin Moyuâs appearance, and the Dao Sovereign Fourth Realm member whispered, "Yes, itâs him." The leader nodded, "So youâre the one who took my slot?" Lin Moyu asked, "Are you the young master of the Flame Bird clan?" He snorted, "Yes, Iâm Chi Lie, the young master. Youâre just a human at the Dao Sovereign Second Realm. What right do you have to take my slot?"
Lin Moyu chuckled, "You need to understand, the ten slots for the Ice and Fire Secret Treasury, two are reserved for the Lu Feng Merchant Guild. We only let you use them when we donât want to come. If we want to come, the slots are ours. You didnât think that just because we didnât come a few times, the slots are yours, did you?" Lin Moyuâs voice wasnât loud, but it was firm and irrefutable.
For the past few centuries, the Ice and Fire Secret Treasury had opened dozens of times, and the Lu Feng Merchant Guild hadnât sent anyone. Their slots naturally went unused, allowing the demon clan to use them. Over time, the demons came to believe the slots were theirs. This time, Lin Moyu was entrusted by the Three Ancestors to enter the treasury, so he took one slot, which happened to be Chi Lieâs. Chi Lie was dissatisfied, but he couldnât go against the royal clanâs decision. The royal clan told him to find Lin Moyu if he wanted the slot. If Lin Moyu agreed to give it up, it would still be his. They even told him Lin Moyuâs appearance, location, and realm. So, he came with his clansmen to demand the slot from Lin Moyu. But after Lin Moyuâs explanation, they realized the slot originally belonged to the Lu Feng Merchant Guild, not them.
Despite being reprimanded by Lin Moyu and knowing he was in the wrong, Chi Lie wasnât about to give up the slot easily. He growled, "I donât care about the rules. In our demon clan, the strong are respected. Youâre just a Dao Sovereign Second Realm; you have no right to take the slot." Lin Moyu laughed and glanced back at Lu Zeng, "And you think you have the right?"
Being called trash by Lin Moyu, Chi Lieâs expression changed, "Who are you calling trash?" Lin Moyu laughed, "Of course, Iâm calling you trash. Youâre not smart, but surely you can understand words, right?" "Kid, youâre courting death!" "Daring to insult the young master, donât think you can act recklessly just because youâre with the Lu Feng Merchant Guild." "Young master, donât waste words with him, just kill him!"
The Flame Bird clan members shouted in anger, feeling insulted as their young master was insulted. Lin Moyu laughed, "You want to make a move?" As he spoke, he glanced back at Lu Zeng again, his actions seeming natural yet carrying some deeper meaning. Chi Lieâs expression changed drastically, realizing that Lu Zeng was a Dao Sovereign Seventh Realm. Fighting Lin Moyu could mean death without knowing how. Chi Lie wasnât smart, but he wasnât foolish enough to seek death.
He quickly said, "This is between you and me, it has nothing to do with others. You took my slot, and according to our demon clanâs rules, I challenge you to a duel. The loser gives up the slot!" Lin Moyu originally didnât want to bother with Chi Lie but decided to entertain him since he had nothing better to do. Lin Moyu said, "A duel isnât out of the question, but itâs unfair to me." Chi Lie snorted fire from his nose, "Whatâs unfair about it?" Lin Moyu said, "The slot is originally mine. Even if I donât agree to the duel, you canât take it. So, if I duel you and lose, I lose the slot. But if you lose, what do you lose to me?" Chi Lie instinctively said, "If I lose, the slot is yours."
Lin Moyu shook his head, "The slot is already mine. You canât use my possession as a wager." Chi Lie realized the logic in Lin Moyuâs words. Chi Lie asked, "Then what do you want?" Lin Moyu said, "That depends on what you have." Chi Lie scratched his head, unsure of what he had. At this moment, Lu Zeng transmitted a message to Lin Moyu, "The ancestral land of the Flame Bird clan has a Crimson Flame Well containing Crimson Flame Essence. Ask for that."
Lin Moyu, playing along, said, "I want Crimson Flame Essence." Chi Lieâs face changed drastically, "Impossible, we donât have Crimson Flame Essence." Lin Moyu laughed, "Itâs not that you donât have it, you just donât want to give it up." Chi Lie said, "Itâs not that we donât want to; we really donât have any. The Crimson Flame Well has been unstable for the past century, and we canât access the Crimson Flame Essence. The clanâs supply has long been used up."
Then Lin Moyu heard Lu Zengâs voice again and said, "In that case, if I win, let me enter your ancestral land once." Chi Lie immediately shook his head, "No, you canât enter our ancestral land." Lin Moyu shrugged, "Then thereâs nothing to discuss. If you canât provide a wager, thereâs no need for a duel. You can leave, and Iâll pretend you never came." Chi Lie was speechless, unsure of how to respond.
At this moment, the Dao Sovereign Fourth Realm clansman beside him said, "Young master, agree to it." Chi Lie hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I agree." Lin Moyu smiled, "Good, then letâs do it. Come on, you can make your move anytime."