Capítulo 319: Fickle Like Courtesans
Translator: Cinder Translations
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Jie Wu looked at the Molten Flame Fish swimming in the lava, his eyes filled with disdain.
"Just a bunch of mid to late-stage first-tier demon beasts."
Jie Se looked at his senior brother with contempt.
"Jie Wu, I told you not to act recklessly and to follow Jie Hui's orders."
"Although the Molten Flame Fish is only a first-tier demon beast, they have lived in lava for many years, and their bodies have been tempered by the high temperatures, making them exceptionally tough and hard to kill. Furthermore, the Molten Flame Fish is numerous and often travels in schools; they hold grudges, and once angered, they won't easily let it go."
Upon hearing this, Jie Wu looked confused, a pleading expression in his eyes as he looked at Jie Hui, seemingly asking if what Jie Se said was true.
Jie Hui shook his head helplessly, seemingly disappointed by Jie Wu's recklessness.
He cupped his hands toward the Lei family cultivator and asked, "May I ask your name, benefactor?"
"Lei Yuhua."
"Benefactor Lei, did you just use the 'Thunder Escape Technique'?"
Lei Yuhua nodded and replied, "Indeed."
Jie Hui continued, "The 'Thunder Escape Technique' is incredibly swift and excels at maneuvering in small spaces, making it perfect for the current situation. If we work together, the three of us will attract the Molten Flame Fish while you take the opportunity to harvest two Fire Lin Woods. Afterward, we can split the Fire Lin Woods equally; what do you think?"
Hearing this, Lei Yuhua did not respond but appeared to be deep in thought.
Beside him, Feng Qi was getting anxious; if Lei Yuhua allied with Jie Hui and the others, he would have no chance at all.
He specialized in fire-related techniques, and the Fire Lin Woods were especially important to him as excellent materials for refining spirit tools and even magical treasures.
"Brother Lei, don't be too trusting of the bald donkey's words; they are skilled in sophistry. Once you obtain the Fire Lin Woods, they'll turn on you in an instant."
A playful smile appeared on Lei Yuhua's face.
"Brother Feng seems to be concerned for my safety."
The three from Mixed Yuan Temple heard Feng Qi's words.
Jie Wu, filled with anger, was about to strike Feng Qi as a lesson.
Suddenly, he recalled how his impulsive actions had spoiled things earlier.
Thus, he stopped and refrained from attacking Feng Qi and his companions.
Seeing this, Jie Hui shook his head.
He suddenly felt exhausted.
Jie Wu wouldn't strike when it was appropriate, and would act recklessly when it wasn't.
He stepped forward, his aura rising sharply, and a formidable oppressive force instantly enveloped half the cavern.
"Three benefactors from the Beastmaster Sect, the Fire Lin Wood is connected to our Buddha. It would be best for you three to leave, to avoid harming each other's feelings."
Feng Qi's expression was as dark as water; he was utterly unwilling to easily give up the Fire Lin Wood.
He exchanged glances with Leng Tianlu and the masked man beside him, signaling them to retreat first.
"You think just a few words can scare me away? You're underestimating me, Feng Qi."
As soon as his voice fell, he raised both hands and made a gesture toward the empty space on either side.
Two ten-meter-long fire dragons slowly took shape.
If it were anywhere else, encountering Jie Hui and the others, Feng Qi would not have considered himself a match and would have had to flee.
But in this lava cavern, his fire techniques were enhanced, and he believed he still had the strength to fight.
In an instant, two long dragons formed from the blazing flames appeared on either side of Feng Qi.
With the emergence of the fire dragons, the lava below seemed to be drawn by some force, rising on its own and merging into the bodies of the dragons.
The originally bright red dragons gradually deepened in color, turning dark and blackened.
Intense heat radiated from the dragons.
It felt as though even space couldn't withstand such terrifying heat, beginning to twist and distort.
Seeing that Feng Qi had actually taken the first move, Jie Wu could no longer contain himself.
"Such a trivial fire technique, what can it do to me?"
"Arhat Golden Body!"
Jie Wu suddenly transformed into a golden giant over ten feet tall.
He took a step forward and charged toward Feng Qi.
Along the way, Jie Se, who had never gotten along well with Jie Wu, surprisingly took the initiative to help Jie Wu in this situation.
He summoned his kasaya, releasing golden light that shielded Jie Wu's head.
"Roar! Roar!"
Two deafening dragon roars erupted from the mouths of the two giant dragons.
The two dragons surged like torrents of flame, sweeping toward Jie Wu.
The two sides collided with a tremendous crash.
The cavern shook!
Flames soared into the sky!
Countless fiery droplets splattered everywhere.
The residual force of the battle, accompanied by terrifying heat, swept in all directions.
The kasaya, serving as Jie Wu's first line of defense, took the brunt of the impact.
It was struck by the tremendous force and high temperature of the two fire dragons.
The golden light on it instantly dimmed.
Then came Jie Wu.
He seemed to be struck by two moving volcanoes.
His Arhat Golden Body was immediately shattered.
His form returned to its original size.
His entire body became charred black, and he was swept toward the lava by the residual force.
Jie Se reacted quickly, unleashing a burst of spiritual power, pulling Jie Wu back just before he fell into the lava.
Jie Wu landed safely.
Though his body was completely blackened, he was not severely injured.
Despite Feng Qi's powerful fire techniques, after breaking through the kasaya and shattering the Arhat Golden Body, the remaining force was limited and couldn't deal fatal damage to Jie Wu.
However, it was quite remarkable that Feng Qi could maintain the upper hand against two cultivators of the same realm.
A trace of worry flickered across Jie Hui's face.
The environment of the lava cavern amplified Feng Qi's fire techniques to an absurd degree.
The Dao of the Evil Buddha, which he specialized in, would face certain restrictions in this scorching place.
Even if the three of them teamed up to repel Feng Qi, it would take considerable effort.
On the side, Lei Yuhua was also eyeing the situation closely.
If Jie Hui and his companions engaged in a life-and-death struggle with Feng Qi, there was no guarantee that Lei Yuhua wouldn't swoop in and take advantage.
Jie Hui's desire for the Fire Lin Wood was not as strong as Feng Qi's. He was reluctant to waste a significant amount of time and spiritual power fighting over it.
Seeing that Feng Qi was about to summon the fire dragons again, Jie Hui quickly spoke to stop him.
"Benefactor, we have no grievances between us; why must we fight to the death? Instead, let us cooperate to obtain those two Fire Lin Woods."
Feng Qi, upon hearing this, displayed a mocking expression and did not immediately agree to Jie Hui's proposal.
Although cultivators are typically self-serving, those who are as hypocritical as Jie Hui are rare.
Feng Qi truly did not dare to trust the other's words lightly.
When the three monks had just entered the lava cavern, they had acted very aggressively, trying to monopolize the Fire Lin Wood.
After witnessing Lei Yuhua's escape technique, they immediately expressed a desire to ally with him.
Now, after seeing the might of the fire dragons, they wanted to form an alliance with Feng Qi.
They were opportunistic and fickle!
Simply put, they were like courtesans seeking profit without regard for their dignity.
With a full purse, you are a master, an emperor, a Buddha.
They will flatter you, bending over backwards to please.
If your pockets are empty, you are a beggar, a stray dog, a maggot.
Even a glance is deemed too dirty for their eyes.
(End of the Chapter)
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