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Chapter 120: White Night?
Chapter 168: Bai Ye?
Watching the Black Sail Merchant Guild leave, Mu Yang didn't rush to make a move.
Since the Black Sail Merchant Guild dared to covet the Green Lotus Core Flame, they must have made ample preparations, and their manpower and combat strength would certainly not be lacking.
If Mu Yang were to charge in head-on, with Lü Man and White Mask's assistance, he would certainly win, but he would also have to pay a considerable price. Afterward, the success rate of competing for the otherworldly flame would undoubtedly be greatly reduced.
Someone was stirring up trouble, so Mu Yang had to consider the native forces as well.
Given this, it would be better to leave them for now, allowing them to wear down each other's strength with other Contractor.
"Come out."
Mu Yang turned his head and looked behind him. There was no one there, but he was sure someone was watching him.
His voice echoed in the alley, and then three tall figures completely encased in armor appeared out of thin air.
"Puppets?"
Feeling the inactive life signs beneath the armor, a hint of solemnity appeared in Mu Yang's eyes.
Puppet Master was a relatively niche profession in the Paradise, even classified by some fools as a Summoner. However, a Puppet Master's true combat strength was not weak; it was just that the gap between the upper and lower limits could be very large.
A strong one could be compared to Gray Gentleman, eerie, elegant, and powerful; a weak one was no different from a roadside one, their puppets couldn't block enemies at all and were easily beheaded.
To be more specific, it was the difference between the Undead and the Necromancers. The former was one of the three great daddies of the Paradise; the latter was the most pathetic one on the roadside.
"I can't believe I'd meet you in a derived world."
A cold male voice echoed in the alley. The three armored puppets turned sideways one after another, revealing a stern-faced figure with a long saber hanging at his waist to Mu Yang's eyes.
"—Does he himself know that you're impersonating Bai Ye?"
The appearance and temperament of the person in front of him were almost identical to Su Xiao, but Mu Yang was certain that he was not Su Xiao, but an impersonator.
"You can both tell at a glance that I'm impersonating. You two really have a problem, don't you?"
Saying this, the Puppet Master took off the mask on his face, revealing a stunning female face.
Her figure also seemed to shrink, falling to about 1.5 to 1.6 meters, and the long saber at her waist turned into an ordinary, small White Mask, looking docile and cute.
Looking at the Puppet Master in front of him, a rare sense of danger emerged in Mu Yang's heart, proving that the seemingly harmless girl in front of him had the ability to endanger his life.
And the girl was even more surprised. The intense sense of crisis made her nerves twitch constantly, reminding her to stay away from this dangerous man.
This was the first time she had encountered such a situation.
"Can you give me a drop of your blood?"
"No."
Facing the girl's "pitiful" request, Mu Yang refused outright.
"Stingy. Bai Ye is more generous than you."
"I'd rather believe you injured Bai Ye to get his blood than he directly gave it to you."
After saying this, Mu Yang was about to turn and leave.
The mastermind behind Hai Bo Dong's rampant dissemination of the Ancient Map of the otherworldly flame seemed to have been found. This Puppet Master was very likely the one, and she also seemed to have a grudge against the Black Sail Merchant Guild.
This was evident from the fact that as soon as the Black Sail Merchant Guild obtained the Ancient Map of the otherworldly flame, her puppet entered the Ancient Map the next second and came out with an identical map, deliberately provoking them.
Of course, it was not ruled out that it was a coincidence; this was just Mu Yang's conjecture.
"You should be very interested in the Green Lotus Core Flame. We can cooperate."
The girl pointed to her three armored puppets, each with over 25 points in strength and stamina attributes.
"The price."
The girl's strength was very high. If he received her help, the possibility of obtaining the otherworldly flame would naturally greatly increase.
But Mu Yang never believed that anyone in the world would be good to him for no reason; there must be some purpose.
"A drop of blood is enough. I've also disliked the Black Sail Merchant Guild for a long time. They stole what should have belonged to me. We can join forces to destroy the Black Sail Merchant Guild."
"—I'll consider it."
Mu Yang didn't value his own blood, because he would certainly bleed if he was injured in battle, but the girl's desire for his blood made him full of doubts, so he didn't dare to agree easily.
"Alright then, here's this Ancient Map of the otherworldly flame for you. I estimate that those Contractor will be able to dig up the location of the otherworldly flame tonight. You should consider it as soon as possible."
The girl was a little regretful. She didn't have any bad intentions, so why were others so wary of her?
"Mm."
After parting ways with the girl Puppet Master, Mu Yang returned to the teahouse and continued to contact Ruo Li.
Mu Yang: How are things on your side?
Ruo Li: Not bad. I got the cliff opportunity. Also, I met Xiao Yan in Green Mountain Town. He got news of the otherworldly flame from somewhere and doesn't plan to train in the Monster Mountain Rangeanymore. He's preparing to head directly to the Tagor Desert.
Mu Yang: As expected, someone spread the news of the otherworldly flame. It's estimated that the Snake People, the Misty Cloud Sect, and the Jia Ma Imperial Family will all participate.
Just as Mu Yang had predicted, these native forces also received the news, but the informant was not the girl Puppet Master, but other Contractor.
Among them, the Black Sail Merchant Guild, relying on some advantages, began to cooperate with Mobas, one of the eight leaders of the Snake People.
Of course, this cooperative relationship was not solid. Perhaps the moment the otherworldly flame was obtained would be the beginning of both sides backstabbing each other.
Ruo Li: No wonder I didn't even see Yun Yun's shadow. She was probably taken by Dan King Gu He to the desert to compete for the otherworldly flame. What should I do now?
Should I go over there now?
Mu Yang: Come as soon as possible.
Ruo Li: Okay, I'll set off now.
Ending the communication, before Mu Yang could take out the Ancient Map of the otherworldly flame to check the three locations, powerful energy collisions came from outside the city.
"White Mask!"
Lü Man, who was teaching Qing Lin, changed her expression. Green Dou Qi wings appeared behind her, and then she disappeared into the teahouse in a flash.
Mu Yang put on his metal mask, held Qing Lin in his arms, and likewise formed wings, flying out of the city, leaving only the bewildered crowd in the teahouse.
Did they just have tea with two powerhouses who were at least Dou Kings?
"White Mask, why is your Heavenly Serpent Mansion appearing in Stone Desert City?"
A giant snake over a dozen zhang long coiled in mid-air, confronting several humans with Dou Qi wings.
"What does it have to do with your Misty Cloud Sect?"
The Eight-winged Black Snake Emperor, also known as White Mask, looked at the several Dou Kings and Dou Emperors from the Misty Cloud Sect, with clear disdain in its triangular eyes.
If Yun Potian were still alive, the Misty Cloud Sect would be enough to make the current Heavenly Serpent Mansion wary, even retreat.
But after Yun Potian's death, the Misty Cloud Sect had never recovered, and even a Dou Zong hadn't appeared for a long time, not enough to be taken seriously by the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
Seeing White Mask's disdain for the Misty Cloud Sect in his words, Yun Yun's expression, hidden behind her veil, was a little displeased.
"White Mask, shut up."
Lü Man intervened in the confrontation, first scolding White Mask, then nodding to Yun Yun.
"Hmph."
White Mask was a little displeased that Lü Man had embarrassed him in front of outsiders, but seeing her serious expression, he said nothing more.
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