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Chapter 192 Looking For The Secret Passage
Chapter 192: Searching for the Secret Passage
Red Carp Monster King didn't expect that within just one day, Zhang Chi would have uncovered her secrets.
She didn't calculate the speed of information transmission, only because Zhang Chi's performance was too genuine, to the point that Red Carp Monster King didn't even suspect anything.
After all, it had already been a day, and she had been trapped by various means. Hong Li's mind couldn't keep up, and she didn't realize that she had been deceived.
Taking advantage of the situation, Zhang Chi increased his efforts and said, "I can't understand why you would risk coming to the territory of the human race. What is so important that it's worth your personal involvement?"
His tone confirmed that she was indeed the commander of the Water Monster Race.
Red Carp Monster King didn't notice anything wrong either, because she was indeed the first Monster King of the Water Monster Race.
Since Zhang Chi had already discovered it, there was no need for her to be stubborn and lose face for no reason.
"Whether you want to kill or torture me, just get it over with. Don't think you can get any information out of me. Can you really let me go if I tell you?" Red Carp Monster King spat out the tongue in Zhang Chi's mouth, and Hong Li, feeling disgusted, adopted an attitude of facing death generously.
But she was still too young. Many times, death was the simplest thing.
"You've fallen into my hands. How could I let you off easily?" Zhang Chi's words made Red Carp Monster King's heart tighten. This person was indeed too frank and didn't hide his intentions at all.
"We can both be straightforward. I'll let you go after I've extracted what I need from you, and I won't go back on my word."
"Don't even think about it!"
Red Carp Monster King was infuriated. After all, she was a king in her own right. How could she easily submit?
"You should know that my patience is limited. If I can't get any information out of you today, tomorrow the entire Coiling Dragon River region will know about the collusion between the Water Monster Race and the Sea Monster Race. At that time, the war will no longer be between the Dragon River Alliance and the Water Monster Race, but between the human race and the Sea Monster Race. Do you think the Sea Monsters can be opponents on land? If the Sea Monsters don't make a move, how many of you Water Monster Race will survive?"
Listening to Zhang Chi's description, Red Carp Monster King's heart tightened.
When immortals fight, mortals suffer. Once Zhang Chi really instigated a war between the human race and the Sea Monster Race, the first to die would definitely be the cannon fodder Water Monster Race.
Now that she had already given Zhang Chi a handle and he knew about the existence of the Sea Monsters, this matter couldn't end well.
However, she couldn't agree to Zhang Chi's conditions.
"Can you change your condition? I can give you anything except myself."
"What valuable thing can you give me besides yourself?"
Zhang Chi's counter-question gave Red Carp Monster King a glimmer of hope.
She calmed down and said in a deep voice, "Isn't what you want the Dragon Blood? I can tell you information about Dragon Blood and even help you. You don't have to insist on taking the Dragon Blood from me!"
Red Carp Monster King thought that Zhang Chi was after her Dragon Blood.
In fact, besides her, there were many creatures with true Dragon Blood. She had ways to help Zhang Chi find them.
The only difference between her Dragon Blood and others' Dragon Blood was that hers could be inherited.
Other families' Dragon Blood became weaker with each generation.
But Hong Li's Dragon Blood would become stronger with each generation. This was her greatest advantage, otherwise the Sea Monster Race wouldn't have taken an interest in her.
Apart from this, there was no difference between her Dragon Blood and others' Dragon Blood. They all had the effect of strengthening the body after bathing, but her Dragon Blood had a slightly stronger effect.
Red Carp Monster King thought it wasn't strange that Zhang Chi was after the Dragon Blood, so she said, "I can give you ten monsters with Dragon Blood in exchange for my freedom. How about that?"
Red Carp Monster King thought that Zhang Chi would definitely find this deal worthwhile.
Originally, he only wanted one, but now he had ten. He must be secretly happy about it!
"From what you're saying, it seems that the Dragon Blood isn't worth much! Since you still have Dragon Blood, consider it a pleasant surprise. I want both the Dragon Blood and the Innate Water Spirit Body!"
Zhang Chi directly revealed his cards, causing Red Carp Monster King to almost spit blood.
"Just for the Innate Water Spirit Body, you captured me?"
Red Carp Monster King really didn't expect that Zhang Chi's pursuit was so low.
The Innate Water Spirit Body was certainly rare among the human race, but among the Monster Race, this kind of elemental constitution related to the Five Elements wasn't that uncommon.
Among ten Water Monsters, there would be at least seven with the Water Spirit Body, and at least five of them would be Innate Water Spirit Bodies.
The Monster Race was different from the human race. The Monster Race was naturally closer to nature, making it easier for them to awaken a Spirit Body related to their own habits.
Zhang Chi wanted the Water Spirit Body, and she could easily summon a Water Monster to serve Zhang Chi. Each and every one of them would definitely have the Water Spirit Body.
"I'll give you ten Water Monsters with the Water Spirit Body in exchange for my freedom. How about that?" Red Carp Monster King thought that this deal was definitely worth it for Zhang Chi.
Originally, he only wanted one, but now he had ten. He must be secretly happy about it!
"From what you're saying, it seems that the Water Spirit Body isn't worth much! Since you still have Dragon Blood, consider it a pleasant surprise. I want both the Dragon Blood and the Innate Water Spirit Body!"
Red Carp Monster King: "..."
I have never seen such shamelessness!
Red Carp Monster King was so angry that her chest heaved up and down. She glared at Zhang Chi with hatred and said, "Are you really negotiating with me in good faith?"
"As you can see, I have a little sincerity, but not much."
Zhang Chi shrugged indifferently and said, "Now you're the one begging me to spare you and the Water Monster Race. It's you who needs to offer me benefits to keep me quiet. You need to understand your own situation before you can negotiate with me in good faith, understand?"
Zhang Chi's words left Red Carp Monster King in silence.
She remained silent for a long time, and Zhang Chi did not disturb her thoughts.
To burst forth in silence, or to perish in silence.
She was obviously brewing her emotions. After the silence, she would make a decision.
Zhang Chi was not in a hurry and waited patiently.
But this night was destined to be restless.
The former territory of the Left River League has now become the front line camp of the Monster Race. Today, it welcomes a heavyweight guest.
How heavy is he?
His appearance is enough to cause a bloody storm in the Coiling Dragon River region.
He is the third prince of the Sea Sovereign, Ao Yue.
Of course, Ao Yue came for Red Carp Monster King. The activation of the Law Weapon that he gave to Red Carp Monster King already indicated the problem. Moreover, when he projected himself yesterday, he heard what the madman said.
Today, he couldn't care about the consequences and hurriedly arrived at the Water Monster's headquarters.
Upon inquiry, it was confirmed that Hong Li was indeed in danger.
Ao Yue couldn't sit still. He immediately gathered his troops and rushed to Sanzhe Bay.
At this time, Sanzhe Bay had already been fortified by the Pill Cauldron Sect, and no Monster Race could cross the border.
But when the Water Monsters gathered in front of the pass, it still caused tension in the Pill Cauldron Sect.
The elders stationed in the Pill Cauldron Sect quickly sent a message for reinforcements and climbed up the high tower to rebuke the Monster Race below, "The boundaries between humans and demons have been clearly defined. Why are you mobilizing nameless troops today and trespassing into our territory?"
Ao Yue was furious and was about to reveal that Red Carp Monster King had been kidnapped by the Palace Master of the Dragon Transformation Palace. However, Hong Li's subordinate, Lv Ping, who was beside him, stopped him and said, "Your Highness, you must not make it public, so as not to tarnish the reputation of the Great King. We can handle it this way..."
Upon hearing Lv Ping's words, Ao Yue felt it made sense and shouted loudly, "We have a member of our clan who has gone missing in your territory. Please open the pass and let us in to search."
Anyone from the Pill Cauldron Sect who wasn't a fool would not agree to such an absurd request.
The enemy had already brought a large army, and they were saying they were just looking for someone. Who would believe that?
If they really opened the pass and let these Monster Race in, who knows what they would do?
The elders on the city tower resolutely rejected Ao Yue's request. After all, they were not traitors.
Thus, the war began.
It must be said that the Pill Cauldron Sect had some foresight. They knew to build high walls and had defensive formations customized by experts. As the defending side, as long as they stationed a portion of their troops, they could rest easy.
The Water Monster Race's spells did not cause any damage to the high walls, nor could they break through the defensive formations and reach the top of the city.
After fighting all night, they gained nothing in the end.
Realizing that they couldn't capture this high city, Ao Yue could only retreat. The Pill Cauldron Sect, on the other hand, spread the news excitedly and boasted about how wise their decision was, while also seeking benefits from other sects.
The Pill Cauldron Sect successfully defended against the Water Monster's attack, but suffered significant losses and invested a lot in the early stages. It was only fair for other sects to provide compensation.
Moreover, since so many cultivators were living under the protection of the Pill Cauldron Sect, it was not unreasonable to ask for some protection fees.
After the war, the Pill Cauldron Sect emerged victorious.
With his defeat, Ao Yue could only go back and continue to ponder.
He did not reveal his true identity. Although he was impulsive, he was not a fool.
It didn't matter how the Water Monster Race and the Dragon River Alliance fought. The humans outside of the Dragon River would not come to help the Dragon River Alliance.
But if Sea Monsters were involved, the situation would be different.
People from all over would flock here to show their presence.
Sea Monsters were invincible at sea, but on land, it was the world of humans.
As the saying goes, "A dragon in shallow water is toyed with by shrimps."
Ao Yue was also extremely distressed. He wanted to save people, but he was restricted in various ways.
Fortunately, he was not fighting alone. The other Monster Kings of the Water Monster Race told Ao Yue that Red Carp Monster King had left to find a water route that bypassed Sanzhe Bay.
Now that she had encountered trouble in the human territory, it also indicated that she had most likely found a path and entered the human territory.
She couldn't have taken the route through Sanzhe Bay; she must have taken a secret passage.
Since this secret passage existed, they had a chance to find it.
Not everyone had Red Carp Monster King's unique Divine Ability, but the Water Monster Race could cast a wide net. As long as they confirmed the existence of that route, they would definitely be able to find it!
In this way, the Water Monster Race began to take active action.
The story continues from last night.
While Ao Yue was fighting against the Pill Cauldron Sect, Red Carp Monster King was also about to make her decision.
However, before she could announce her decision, Zhang Chi interrupted, "Are you concerned about the third prince of the Sea Sovereign?
If I tell you that I can find a way to help you avoid future troubles, would you be less resistant?"
Red Carp Monster King had already been struggling with her decision for a long time, but Zhang Chi deliberately waited for her to hesitate and struggle before presenting her with a new condition, causing her to hesitate again...
(End of this chapter)