Chapter 873: Chapter 661: Stealing Divinity!

Zi Di seemed to see through Ban Tu and said, “Perhaps this is a loophole.”

“The recipe for eliminating red wine and the specific methods for using Time Ice are major secrets of the sect.”

“But Lord Ban Tu, you don’t know this now.”

“Even if you sell it, and the sect holds you accountable in the future, you can completely deflect the blame—’No one told me that this achievement couldn’t be sold!'”

“Which means that if you want to make future transactions, it might be difficult.”

“Because perhaps tomorrow the Drunken Sect will fill this management loophole and inform you that this is a non-tradable item.”

“So, your chance is only now.”

“It might well be the only one in your lifetime.”

Ban Tu, whose mood was uncertain, finally made up his mind after hearing these words that struck a chord. He fiercely slapped the table and decided, “Sell it!”

Zi Di smiled and instead asked, “Are you really sure? This is actually a very risky thing.”

Ban Tu was taken aback, shook his head and said, “No need to say more, I’ve decided!”

“Perhaps I will regret it in the future.”

“But if I don’t make the trade, I will regret it now.”

“Quickly give me the complete recipe!”

Zi Di: “No rush, let us sign the transaction contract first.”

Though it was said that only three minutes were given to Zi Di for the conversation, it ended up taking more than half an hour to finalize the deal.

After obtaining the complete recipe, Ban Tu hurriedly left.

Zi Di was also preparing to leave when the housekeeper of the Lijian family caught up to see her off.

The housekeeper said, “Mage Yao Ma, really congratulations to you. Your gain this time is indeed huge!”

The housekeeper had been observing in a corner and clearly understood that Zi Di had made a big profit from this deal.

Zi Di gave a slight smile.

Anyone whose weakness she grasped during negotiations rarely ended up well.

The most recent example was Elder Jiu Jin.

He is still secretly taking risks to leak exam questions to Zi Di.

The housekeeper continued, “Actually, Mage Yao Ma, you have double happiness today.”

“We just got an internal message from the Alchemy Guild that today’s assessment results have been finalized. Your score is leading by a large margin, passing the first stage with huge advantage.”

“I didn’t expect Mage Yao Ma’s alchemical talents to be so outstanding.”

“This indeed exceeded my expectations. If it were me, I wouldn’t dare to let such an outstanding alchemy talent work externally!”

Zi Di remained calm.

She was well aware that these compliments didn’t match the reality.

She had cheated.

Knowing the questions in advance, she had secretly prepared and practiced rigorously for a long time. She had even consulted Elder Jiu Jin about her designed alchemy steps.

Zi Di said, “Honestly, the difficulty of the Warm Snow Cup Competition surprises me. I’ve just passed the first question now, and there are still many difficult challenges ahead. Congratulations now would be preemptive.”

The housekeeper then said meaningfully, “Actually, if I may say so, Mage Yao Ma, you don’t have to work so hard.”

“Participating in the Warm Snow Cup Competition is not important.”

“In fact, the objective you aim to achieve is already within reach, isn’t it?”

The housekeeper slowed down his speech, “Because we both continue to deepen cooperation…”

Zi Di’s expression slightly changed, turning serious from her previous indifference, and she said carefully, “Your family wants to deepen the cooperation?”

“Exactly!” The housekeeper immediately took out a document.

Unlike Zi Di’s brief document, this one was thick, with numerous cooperative clauses densely packed.

Zi Di quickly found the key part inside.

Seventy-thirty split.

The Lijian family proactively offered concessions; in future deep cooperation, they would only take thirty percent of the profits, directly granting the other seventy percent to the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps!

Such great sincerity!

Moreover, Zi Di also saw that the Lijian family was willing to provide many alchemy techniques.

These techniques were the forefront of technology in the Ice Sculpture Kingdom, previously non-tradable items in transactions. But now, they were voluntarily presented by the Lijian family.

“The sole partner?” Zi Di raised her eyebrows slightly.

The most critical requirement from the Lijian family was this.

The Lijian family demanded that in all future businesses, the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps must cooperate with them, and only them!

Zi Di carefully put away the document, showing a bitter smile: “This matter is too big for me to decide. I need to report back immediately.”

She first pretended to be authoritative.

The housekeeper nodded, “That’s appropriate.”

Then, he smiled and bowed to Zi Di, “Then we shall await your good news.”

Zi Di nodded in response and left alone.

Walking through the bustling streets, Zi Di saw the magic images at the street corner.

They were advertisements for the Magic Potions [Soul Strolling] and [Smooth Sprint] she had launched.

The advertisement was quite interesting.

A dozen people were racing sleds. In this speed race, potions were not forbidden.

One person was trailing behind and continuously fed the reindeer pulling his sled with [Soul Strolling] and [Smooth Sprint], causing a speed surge, quickly taking the lead and ultimately becoming the winner.

“[Soul Strolling] and [Smooth Sprint] are specifically designed magic potions for mounts.”

“The effects are so powerful, the acceleration is so smooth!”

“Accelerate non-stop, keeping you one step ahead, far ahead, far ahead!”

The phrase “far ahead” was echoed in the advertisement, reverberating through the street, drilling into people’s minds.

Zi Di sighed in her heart, understanding well the ways of the Lijian family.

The first time when the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps cooperated with the Lijian family, they came out with the Dragon Power Riding Potion. While most people were still unsure, they directly opened a vast blue ocean market.

The profits from this segmented market for mount potions surprised and excited everyone.

The second time, for Zong Ge, Zi Di came out with [Soul Strolling] and [Smooth Sprint]. Anyone knowledgeable could see the value of these two potions. With the first experience of success, the Lijian family’s production and sales methods were more mature and on a larger scale this time.

Moreover, with the public declaration of Long Fu’s agreement to duel Ice Calamity, the sales of the new potions surged dramatically, greatly surpassing the sales of the Dragon Power Riding Potion.

Zi Di knew clearly: “On one hand, we were the first to launch on the market, with no competitors. On the other hand, most people use mounts primarily for acceleration. The Dragon Power Riding Potion enhances mount strength, whereas [Soul Strolling] and [Smooth Sprint] increase speed. That’s the real selling point.”

“These two major successes are enough for the Lijian family to regard our group highly.”

“And my performance in the alchemy competition’s first challenge has been astonishing. Coupled with the squad leader Long Fu’s popularity in duels, continuing in this direction, the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps could completely break away from the Lijian family and operate independently.”

It is precisely for this reason that the Lijian family felt a sense of crisis.

They can’t let go of the profits brought by cooperation and also covet more profits from future cooperation!

“The disadvantages of deep cooperation have begun to show.”

“The former assistance will gradually turn into resistance.”

Zi Di sighed inwardly.

Delaying time is just an act of helplessness.

The reason why the Lijian family hasn’t taken action is simply because they’ve been intimidated by the tiger skin that the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps has always been pulling outward.

Of course, there is another key point.

That is Zong Ge’s previous decisive use of Pearl Bubble, achieving the feat of slaying three Golden Level opponents, which is indeed solid. The Lijian family has long known this.

“This time, how long can we delay?”

“In the end, it’s still because our strength is not enough.”

Zi Di particularly missed the Dragon-man youth.

“If the squad leader were here, let him quickly promote to Golden Level through the combination of red wine and ice cubes.”

“It would greatly relieve the current situation.”

The situation is constantly evolving.

The pressure brought by the duelists has decreased significantly as Zi Di and Zong Ge smoothly entered the Royal Capital, accompanied by Mei Lin and others’ energy being diverted by the National Ceremony, pirates, and Shuanglian.

Ice Calamity is the offensive they have currently brewed.

Meanwhile, the external force brought in by Zi Di—the Lijian family—gradually opens its mouth full of sharp teeth due to rich profits.

At the same time, the young squad leader, whom Zi Di is constantly thinking about, is engaging in theft.

He is stealing Divinity.

Divine Arts—Divine Artifact Control.

Divine Arts—Planned Deception Technique.

Divine Arts—Concurrent Deception Skill.

Divine Arts—Distortion Filter!

Divine Arts—Divine Power Channel.

According to the guidance of the Divine Revelation, the Fishman youth maintains five Divine Arts.

The first time is unfamiliar, the second time becomes skilled. Having had the experience of deceiving the Earth Element Main God last time, his actions this time are more composed, and the pressure he feels is much reduced compared to before.

“Perhaps, the purpose is different.”

“Last time, Xiaoguai had to be desperately saved. This time, it’s only Death Divinity.”

Although Divinity brings him strong desire and temptation, in the Fishman youth’s heart, companions are still more important.

Compared to the previous deception operation, the Divine Arts used by the youth this time are somewhat different.

First, there is no Divine Arts [Perception of Believers]. Because the Undead Master is nearby, there is no need to use this Divine Arts to perceive.

Divine Arts [Planned Deception Technique] and Divine Arts [Distortion Filter] still exist. The effects of both Divine Arts are very strong. Notably, this time [Distortion Filter] targets not the Undead Master, but the Divine Artifact [Truth Stone Tablet] on the Undead Master!

And this time, adding [Concurrent Deception Skill] truly enhances the effect enormously.

As for [Divine Power Channel], it exists before and after, but its purpose has changed.

Previously saving Xiaoguai, the Divine Power Channel was to deepen connections, facilitating the release of Divine Arts on the Big guy or near him. This time, the Divine Power Channel is for transporting Death Divinity!

“It’s coming.” The Fishman youth murmured softly in his heart.

He is closely monitoring the outside world.

In the Magic Array personally controlled by the Undead Master, the light sphere shrinks smaller and smaller, finally fixed at the size of an infant’s fist.

The fist-sized light sphere is extremely dazzling, illuminating so bright that average people cannot open their eyes.

However, after a few breaths, the brightness dissipates completely.

The fist-sized light sphere vanishes without a trace, replaced by a drop of liquid.

The liquid resembles a water drop pendant, entirely black-gray, with a dim aura, without a hint of godly aura.

It is exactly Death Divinity!

“Another drop.” Cang Xu sighed.

The ship ghost rejoiced: “This is already the second portion.”

Meanwhile, on the Deep Sea Monster Fish, a similar drop of Death Divinity also appears in the Divine Artifact [Mermaid’s Fairy Tale] which the Fishman youth clutches with both hands.

Likewise, it is also the Fishman youth’s second stolen portion of Death Divinity.

The Undead Master can condense two drops at a time, but one drop is secretly stolen by the Fishman youth. Because most of this Array is written and constructed by the Charming Blue Divine Text.

In addition to various Divine Arts, it’s only natural that the Undead Master is deceived.

The Undead Master cautiously removes the Truth Stone Tablet, temporarily storing the Death Divinity inside.

After finishing these, he takes a heavy breath, pauses, and rests.

Meditation.

Taking potions.

Casting spells to enhance his state.

After doing all these, the Undead Master straightens up and begins operating the giant Array again.

Condensing Divinity is quite exhausting, bringing him a heavy load.

It’s much easier to steal Divinity.

It’s like a person tirelessly fetches water from a well, while another uses a ladle to easily scoop water from the fetched bucket.

The Array hums again, then bursts into magnificent radiance.

The radiance condenses, forming a huge light mass.

The light mass compresses slowly once again and then compresses further.

This step takes the longest time.

The Fishman youth already has experience with this.

After all, he has seen it twice.

Once the light mass compresses to the size of an infant’s fist, the brightness reaches its peak. Then, it condenses into Death Divinity.

“How much Death Divinity can be condensed from the White Hair Sea Trench?”

The Fishman youth is somewhat anxious.

The time taken to steal Death Divinity exceeds his estimation.

He initially thought it was a one-time deal; unexpectedly, it has to be repeated several times.

“Now at this point, Xiaoguai must be impatiently waiting on the ship, right?”

“Sigh…”

“I hope he doesn’t get too anxious and can wait patiently.”