Chapter 852: Chapter 851: [Hu Changhe, Qin Mingshan, Yang Gui]

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Capital City’s Nine Dragon Mountain is located at the third ring road. This is the only undeveloped area, and no one knows the real reason why. Few dare to climb it. No one expected that within the manor of Nine Dragon Mountain, three of the top-ranking members of China’s Black Force had gathered.

Hu Changhe, Qin Mingshan, and Yang Gui, all highly cultivated martial artists, have virtually no rivals in the Mortal World. This time, the long-missing Yang Gui has returned to China to join forces with Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan to do what they call a big job, but no one knows what it is!

“I am already an emperor within the Black Force, almost like an emperor. What else could elevate me further?” Hu Changhe asked, feigning disinterest.

“I’ve lost interest, too. No one dares to provoke me, Qin Mingshan. I’ve had my fill of eating, drinking, and having fun in Capital City; it’s enough for a lifetime!” Qin Mingshan said indifferently.

Yang Gui glanced at Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan, his eyes revealing a hint of malice. His return to China was indeed to accomplish something earth-shattering, but he didn’t expect these two old foxes, Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan, wouldn’t be so easily fooled. However, he soon smiled and said, “You two are truly free from worldly desires, but as martial artists of so many years in the Mortal World, don’t you ever want to break through your cultivation and extend your lifespan?”

“Earth has long been unsuitable for cultivation, and even in the Ancient Martial World, breakthroughs in cultivation aren’t guaranteed,” Hu Changhe said, taking a puff of his cigar.

“As for extending lifespan, that’s even more impossible. First, it’s tough to break through cultivation levels, and second, there’s no such thing as an immortal elixir anymore. We might as well enjoy the Mortal World and wait for birth, old age, and death to claim us!” Qin Mingshan said, sipping his red wine.

“I admire your leisurely attitude, but… do your masters know what you’re thinking? Would they agree? The tasks they assigned you haven’t been completed yet; you might not have long to live,” Yang Gui said coldly, looking at Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan.

Swoosh!

Boom!

The next moment, two surges of powerful Martial Arts True Power attacked Yang Gui. He quickly tried to dodge but couldn’t. Transformed into giant claws, the two forces pinned him to the wall, unable to move!

“You two, trying to kill me? Let’s talk it out,” Yang Gui said, startled, looking at Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan.

“Yang Gui, you’ve gained skills over your ten years of disappearance. Even though you’ve become a martial artist, you’re far from matching us. We can kill you at any moment!” Hu Changhe coldly said.

“Speak, how did you find out about us? Speak now while you still can!” Qin Mingshan closely questioned Yang Gui.

“What if I say I’m on the same ship as you two, would you believe me?” Yang Gui looked at Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan and asked.

“Don’t believe it!” Hu Changhe said dismissively.

“You’re courting death.” As Qin Mingshan spoke, he intensified the force of his Martial Arts True Power, intending to break Yang Gui’s neck.

Yang Gui frowned; although he appeared calm, he was not without fear. If Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan truly killed him here, he would be in big trouble. What shocked Yang Gui was that Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan’s cultivation was so profound. Despite becoming a martial artist and spending ten years in bitter cultivation to enhance his power, he was still not their match. It seemed his master was right; Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan had deep skills, and the person behind them was even more unfathomable. He had to approach them cautiously.

“No need to kill me immediately; let me finish talking!” Yang Gui calmly looked at Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan because he knew what he had to say next would definitely be of use, saving his own life!

“I’m curious to hear what else you have to say,” Hu Changhe frowned and said.

“Speak, you have one minute left!” Qin Mingshan said, stunned.

“Both of you, with your cultivation realms and battle power, should long be able to resist the temptations of the Mortal World. You remain there because you have an important task, as per your master’s intention. This task is to… find Earth’s Main Dragon Vein. By entering and cultivating within it, you will achieve the greatest enhancement and breakthrough, standing at an even higher position in Martial Arts!” Yang Gui resolutely stated.

“How… how do you know about this?” Hu Changhe asked, surprised.

“This matter is known only to the three of us as master and disciples. Could it be that you…” Qin Mingshan started to speak but stopped.

In such matters, there’s always a possibility of someone intentionally tricking someone else’s words. The more you say at times like these, the more likely you are to make a mistake and expose yourself. Of course, for Yang Gui, he now not only had to save his life but also persuade Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan to cooperate with him. Otherwise, it would be nearly impossible to implement his earth-shattering plan with his strength alone. Only by joining forces with these two Martial Arts experts would there be a chance of success.

“Rest assured, given your master’s profound cultivation, I couldn’t possibly kill him. Let me be frank; the reason I returned to China this time is because my master reached a cooperation agreement with your master. As long as you join forces with me to accomplish one thing, after succeeding, my master will tell you the location of the Main Dragon Vein. At that time, we can all absorb the abundant Spiritual Energy from the Main Dragon Vein, break through our cultivation realms, and dominate the entire Earth. Wouldn’t that be great?” Yang Gui spoke harshly.

“Your words don’t convince me!” Hu Changhe looked at Yang Gui suspiciously.

“That’s impossible. Our master has roamed the Ancient Martial World, how could he need your master’s help? Your master isn’t worthy!” Qin Mingshan also expressed disbelief.

Yang Gui did not speak, but instead, he smirked and took something out from his chest. When Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan saw this item, they both froze, showing respectful expressions. In the Martial Arts World, which is truly a world of survival of the fittest, age matters not. Even a young child, if their battle power is stronger, if they teach you a Cultivation Method, even if you are a hundred years old, you must call them master. This is the true Martial Arts World, where true respect for one’s teacher prevails!

“Shouldn’t you two let me go now? Let’s sit down and talk properly!” Yang Gui said with a smile.

Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan exchanged a look and then both withdrew their respective Martial Arts True Power, releasing Yang Gui. They kept their eyes on the item in Yang Gui’s hand, showing deep respect because their master had told them before that when they saw this item, it was as if they were seeing him himself, and they must not defy the person holding it.

Yang Gui placed the item on the tea table and said with a smile, “Please sit down, esteemed elder brothers. In the past, we were the leaders of the three major Black Force gangs in China. While we fought against each other, there were still some ties between us. Now, we have reached a higher level, no longer engaging in small skirmishes. We have become Martial Artists and should cooperate well. There’s no need for enmity!”

“What message did our master bring us?” Hu Changhe thought and asked.

“If you dare to deceive us, you will die no matter where you flee!” Qin Mingshan coldly warned Yang Gui.

“Your master and mine have reached a consensus to do something earth-shattering together, and to find Earth’s Main Dragon Vein. You know Earth’s Spiritual Energy has long dried up, and even the little remaining energy in the three major Ancient Martial worlds is not much, with heavy competition. But if we can find Earth’s Main Dragon Vein and cultivate there, we fear that in just a few years, each of our cultivation realms will advance by leaps and bounds. By then, not only will we break through in cultivation battle power, but our lifespan will also be extended, and there will be many more benefits from locating Earth’s Main Dragon Vein, more than you can imagine!” Yang Gui said with a smile.

Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan exchanged a look and ultimately believed Yang Gui’s words. After all, the item in this fellow’s hand was their master’s personal belonging, and when they left the Ancient Martial World to enter the Mortal World, their master had said that if anyone ever came to see them, they should regard this item above all others. Without it in hand, no one should be trusted.

Back then, Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan were small-time thugs in the Mortal World, each in different gangs. Once during a fight, both fell into a river, and when they awoke, they found themselves in a very unfamiliar place, full of desolation. Beside them was an old man with a bald, scabby head and pustules all over, looking very unpleasant. This old man eventually became their master, teaching them Martial Arts Cultivation Methods. After they had trained for several years, they returned to the Mortal World, and as Martial Artists, Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan had no match, quickly becoming leaders of their respective gangs. While continuously cultivating, they were also helping their master search for Earth’s Main Dragon Vein.

“What is it that requires the three of us to act together?” Hu Changhe thought for a moment and asked.

“This matter seems unrelated to us, but it’s actually greatly connected to whether we can smoothly find the Main Dragon Vein!” Yang Gui said solemnly.

“Your plan, which you claim is earth-shattering, is related to finding the Main Dragon Vein as well? I’d like to hear more details!” Qin Mingshan asked with a cold smile.