Chapter 180 - 166: Slaying Huang Liang in a Dream

"Alright!"

Li Chang’an immediately took out the Spirit Stones and signed a Spirit Contract with him.

The transaction was quickly completed!

And just like that, the precious Poison Dao Treasure Lotus was in Li Chang’an’s hands.

Witnessing this, the woman opposite them spoke again, her eyes glinting.

"Daoist Li, that item is of great use to me. I’m willing to pay more to buy it from you."

"Daoist Mo, this item is just as important to me."

Li Chang’an cupped his hands.

He was in no mood to waste time here.

He just wanted to get back as quickly as possible to see if the Ten Thousand Poison Gu could evolve.

However, the woman suddenly signaled to the people beside her.

"My apologies, Daoist Li!"

The moment she finished speaking, the people beside her moved in unison, surrounding Li Chang’an, Luo Baitong, and the others.

Luo Baitong’s expression changed slightly, and he immediately sent a Sound Transmission to Li Chang’an.

"Be careful, Daoist Li! This woman is Mo Wanwan, the younger sister of the Black Puppet Pavilion’s Pavilion Master. Her strength is not to be underestimated!"

’Black Puppet Pavilion?’

Li Chang’an frowned.

He had actually wanted to get on good terms with this faction, since the Black Puppet Pavilion’s Pavilion Master possessed a Tier Two Puppet Inheritance.

But now they were acting unreasonably, clearly intending to rob him of his treasure.

’Looks like we’ll have to fight first!’

With a single thought, a Soul Banner radiating a sinister, ghostly aura appeared in his hand.

Upon seeing the Soul Banner, the members of the Black Puppet Pavilion all revealed wary expressions.

Mo Wanwan spoke up, "Daoist Li, why must it be like this? We are both members of the Three Tribulations Alliance. I mean no harm; I simply wish to buy the Treasure Lotus from you."

"If you mean no harm, Daoist Mo, then why don’t you have your people stand down?"

Li Chang’an’s expression was cold, and he refused to yield in the slightest.

Mo Wanwan, however, was also unwilling to back down, clearly dead set on forcibly buying the item.

Seeing this, Li Chang’an wasted no more words.

With a great wave of his hand, the Soul Banner began to flutter.

WHOOSH—

Gusts of ghostly wind howled as a black mist spread out, instantly engulfing everyone present.

The faint, mournful wails of countless vengeful ghosts seemed to echo from within the black mist.

Luo Baitong hurriedly shouted, "Daoist Li, don’t accidentally injure one of your own!"

"Rest assured, Daoist Luo."

Li Chang’an brandished the Venerable Soul Banner, preparing to eliminate the members of the Black Puppet Pavilion.

Just then, a deep and powerful man’s voice suddenly rang out from a distance.

"All of you, stop!"

Li Chang’an turned toward the sound.

The man was dressed in a black robe, and his strength was impressive; he emanated the aura of the Qi Refining Peak.

"Daoist Li, this is all a misunderstanding. My younger sister is too willful. I apologize to you on her behalf!"

He came closer, cupping his hands as he apologized.

Li Chang’an frowned and asked, "You must be the Pavilion Master of the Black Puppet Pavilion, Mo Feng?"

"That is correct. It is a pleasure to meet you, Daoist Li!"

Mo Feng was very courteous. His tone was amicable, showing not the slightest hint of hostility.

"Daoist Li, would you be willing to put away the Soul Banner? My younger sister has gone too far this time. I will be sure to teach her a lesson."

"Alright."

Li Chang’an had no desire to make an enemy of the Black Puppet Pavilion in the first place.

With a casual wave of his hand, the swirling black mist all around flowed back into the Venerable Soul Banner.

The area returned to a state of clarity.

The many Cultivators from the Black Puppet Pavilion had looks of lingering fear on their faces.

Once engulfed by the black mist, they had lost nearly all of their senses, as if they had been plunged into an abyss. The sensation had been utterly unbearable.

Only Mo Wanwan looked unresigned, as if she intended to press the attack.

But Mo Feng stopped her, his tone stern.

"That’s enough, little sister! Stop this nonsense!"

With a wave of his hand, he unleashed several Tier One Peak Puppets, which moved to block Mo Wanwan directly.

Then, he cupped his hands toward Li Chang’an.

"Daoist Li, you and your friends may leave without worry. The Black Puppet Pavilion was in the wrong here, and I hope you can forgive us."

"Very well."

Li Chang’an said nothing more.

He immediately turned and entered the Black Market with Luo Baitong and the others.

...

「Outside the Black Market.」

Mo Wanwan felt aggrieved.

"Brother, why did you stop me?"

"If I hadn’t stopped you, should I have just stood by and watched you get killed? Are you not aware of how formidable that Li Fan is?"

Mo Feng chided, his face stern.

Upon hearing this, Mo Wanwan was instantly indignant.

"Brother, he’s just relying on that Venerable Soul Banner! His own strength isn’t that great. As long as I can block the Soul Banner’s power for a moment and find his real body, I can definitely kill him!"

"Enough! Go back immediately! You are confined to your quarters for three months!"

Mo Feng’s face was livid, his anger barely contained.

Mo Wanwan’s gaze flickered away, not daring to meet his. She could only lower her head dejectedly and accept her punishment.

...

「Inside the Black Market.」

Luo Baitong and the others let out a sigh of relief.

"Daoist Li, that Mo Wanwan is completely unreasonable. You’ll have to be extra careful of her in the future."

"I understand."

Li Chang’an didn’t linger in the Black Market for long.

The longing transmitted by the Ten Thousand Poison Gu was growing increasingly intense.

After exchanging a few more words with Luo Baitong, he hurriedly left the Black Market and returned to Yellow Crane Immortal City.

’Such an intense craving... could it really be about to evolve?’

Li Chang’an mused.

He had already studied the Gu Insect Inheritance and knew that this particular Gu Insect’s evolution process was quite special.

It didn’t require a Tier Two Spiritual Land; as long as it had sufficient treasures, it could evolve anywhere.

But to be on the safe side, Li Chang’an still went and rented a Tier Two Cave Mansion.

Then, he took out the Blood Poison Lotus and placed it before the Ten Thousand Poison Gu.

"Eat."

The Ten Thousand Poison Gu immediately conveyed feelings of joy and excitement as it crawled onto the Blood Poison Lotus and began to devour it in large bites.

About a quarter of an hour later, the entire Blood Poison Lotus had been devoured.

Under Li Chang’an’s watchful gaze, the tiny insect began to slowly spin silk, weaving an Insect Cocoon around itself.

’It really is evolving, just as I thought.’

Li Chang’an felt relieved.

This behavior was the exact sign of evolution recorded in the Gu Insect Inheritance.

However, that Gu Insect Inheritance was only Tier One Top Grade and didn’t describe what would happen when the Ten Thousand Poison Gu broke through to Tier Two.

Li Chang’an sat cross-legged inside the Cave Mansion and waited quietly.