nycdaug Chapter 220: This guy's been manipulated, right?
Chapter 220: This guy's been manipulated, right?
Chapter 220: This guy's been manipulated, right?
Gu Heng narrowed his eyes, looking at the pile of pills and weapons, then at the man in black robes.
His expression was as stiff as a stone, yet his eyes were sharp.
The man in the black robe felt a chill run down his spine from his gaze.
Could it be that this guy is unhappy with what he brought out?
Does that mean none of these things appeal to him?
No, that's absolutely impossible. This guy is a local from the Sunfire Dynasty, a country bumpkin who's never seen the world.
The man in the black robe looked confused.
"Ahem," Gu Heng cleared his throat, a look of disgust on his face, "I don't like any of these things you brought out!"
"Sir, are you not satisfied with this apology?"
The man in black robes was surprised; he felt that what he had taken was already quite generous.
Fourth- or fifth-grade pills, as well as Xuan-grade magical artifacts and weapons, would indeed be commonplace in other places, especially in the more prosperous central region of Zhongzhou. But this is the Sun Flame Dynasty, a small place located on the edge of the eastern frontier and the border of the demon realm.
He actually complained; I really don't know if he's knowledgeable or just doesn't know anything about this stuff.
Gu Heng's eyes turned cold as he silently looked at him: "You're trying to fob me off with this kind of trash? Do you really expect me to be satisfied?"
although.
He only needed to take Qin Yiyao and leave, and then this matter would be completely none of his concern. Being able to deceive this guy and escape was enough. After all, "disguising" himself as a cultivator didn't mean he had the strength of a cultivator.
Aside from the martial arts skills taught by the system that he could use to deal with ordinary bandits, he also had his own homemade poison, which he considered incurable.
Gu Heng really doesn't have much fighting ability.
But such an opportunity is truly rare!
The system wouldn't let him cultivate, but only gave him something to "disguise" as a cultivator.
Now, a genuine cultivator has been fooled by this mortal and is being so respectful, as if afraid of offending him.
This feeling gave Gu Heng an unprecedented sense of pleasure and excitement!
Even if the other party attacked him, Gu Heng would not only be exposed but also lose his life, but the feeling of walking on a tightrope was irresistible! When he first obtained the "Heaven-Mending Divine Disc", Gu Heng did not intend to use it.
Because no matter how much you try to disguise it, it's not real.
If it's not real, why enjoy that false illusion? It deceives others and fools yourself.
This time, Gu Heng had no choice.
But by using this method, there was indeed a cultivator who wasn't very bright and was quite timid, who regarded him as an invincible powerhouse and treated him with great caution.
Gu Heng immediately fell in love with this feeling.
Even if it's actually fake.
Once he left this place, he wouldn't be able to enjoy this feeling anymore. So when he saw the man in black robes take out a pile of junk as "compensation," Gu Heng wasn't in such a hurry anymore.
This guy is only fit to be a goalkeeper, which means he's not very strong.
Perhaps his poison could kill him. If that's the case, why not put more pressure on him?
I'm a "Fusion Stage" cultivator now!
You need to have the demeanor of a strong person!
"If you're not satisfied, I don't have anything else to offer..."
The man in the black robe almost swore.
If you think the compensation isn't good enough, fine, but to belittle fourth- or fifth-grade pills and Xuan-grade weapons as "trash" in your mouth—is that reasonable?!
They're living in a poor, remote place like the Japanese Empire, yet they still act all high and mighty!
It's simply too much!
Unfortunately, the man in black robes had to suppress his anger.
After all, the other party has the cultivation of the Integration stage, while he is only at the second level of the Divine Realm and cannot call for reinforcements. How can he fight?
"So, the best thing you have on your body is what you're showing off? Then you might as well quit the business. If you're going to end up like this, you might as well find a remote mountain village and raise pigs!"
Gu Heng looked the extremely embarrassed man in black robes up and down and said sarcastically.
This person is even wearing a spatial ring, and all that's inside is this stuff. Isn't this like a golden treasure box filled with dog poop?
It seems like he's really having a tough time.
The man in black suppressed his anger and gritted his teeth, asking, "Then what do you desire, sir?"
"How would I know!"
Gu Heng crossed his arms and said coldly, "Anyway, don't bring out this kind of trash."
"You!" the man in black robes glared angrily. "Don't you think you've gone too far? These pills and weapons are rewards I earned through hard work. How dare you demote me with just a word!"
"I'm so frustrated! Why am I being bullied like this?" Gu Heng raised an eyebrow, looking at the man in black robes with disbelief, then at the low-quality weapon and the extremely poor-quality pills he had taken out.
Is this the reward for all the hard work...? Did this guy join some ruthless organization and get manipulated by his boss?
"But these things are indeed garbage."
"Let me show you mine."
With a flick of his wrist, Gu Heng took out his homemade black bow for hunting directly from his system inventory.
This bow and arrow is one of his early works, but even so, it's much better than the stuff that the man in black robes took out!
"Look, this is something I forged myself. Isn't it better than your junk?"
Gu Heng plucked the bowstring, his face full of pride.
This caused the man in black robes to change his expression instantly. He looked at Gu Heng with wide eyes, "This...this bow was forged by you?" Was he seeing things?
This black bow is actually a sacred artifact?
This person before me actually has the ability to forge a Saint-grade weapon?!
"Hmph, now you've seen it for yourself."
The man's attitude suddenly changed, clearly indicating that he knew how powerful he was. Gu Heng also adopted the demeanor of a skilled craftsman and immediately took advantage of him.
You, a dignified cultivator, have less than what I, a mere mortal, have crafted. You should reflect on the foolish and ignorant life you've led in the past.
The man in black immediately became respectful.
Grass, can a spirit craftsman create sacred items?
Such a person is a highly skilled craftsman in the Holy Forging Palace, worthy of being called a Holy Craftsman and elevated to a high position!
There are only a dozen or so truly skilled craftsmen in the world, and that doesn't even include those who don't pursue fame or recognition but instead dedicate themselves to quiet cultivation.
He actually had the good fortune to meet someone today?
The reason he was able to encounter them was because the Evil Soul Hall had kidnapped him...
Finished!
The man in the black robe cried out in his heart, "This is terrible!"
The person in front of me, although only at the Integration stage, is a master craftsman who can forge sacred-grade weapons. Doesn't that mean that his network of connections is terrifyingly powerful?