Berserk God of War
Chapter 931: I, in the Minor Golden Body Realm

Chapter 931: Chapter 931: I, in the Minor Golden Body Realm

Lu Ju also looked at Sikong Jing, then slowly spoke: "Sky Wolf Team Member, if you want to investigate the big shot behind Ba Xiaoshan, you’ll have to give me some kind of promise first, otherwise how can I help you?"

Why did he suddenly calm down? Because Sikong Jing’s words let him catch on that the Sky Wolf Team wanted to investigate Ba Xiaoshan.

They weren’t entirely targeting the Energy Gathering Manor, so Lu Ju suddenly felt emboldened.

If they wanted his help, they had to offer benefits or promises.

Having clawed his way around Hanluan City for so many years, it was impossible for Lu Ju not to have some means and intelligence. There’s no way he would just freely give any information to the Sky Wolf Team Member without first holding his own fate firmly in his hands.

Sikong Jing looked back at him, silently sighing in his heart.

Although the Energy Gathering Manor was just a mid-level Spirit force, insignificant in the vast Central Plains or even within Hanluan City, the Manor Master Lu Ju was not easily dealt with.

Thinking of this, Sikong Jing faintly asked in return: "What kind of promise do you want?"

Lu Ju narrowed his eyes, not responding, but softly rubbed the ring on his hand and pressed it suddenly.

Buzz!

A burst of Ming King Crystal aura suddenly exploded around the hall, then the light of a formation appeared, actually covering the entire hall and enveloping both Lu Ju and Sikong Jing within it.

The next moment, voices came from outside asking, "Manor Master, what happened?"

"Nothing, I’m merely testing the formation; you all just stay guarding outside," Lu Ju said to the guards outside.

Suddenly, the anxious voice outside calmed down, and the figures stopped and stood guard in the corridor at the entrance.

Sikong Jing’s lips curled slightly as he calmly remained seated, asking, "Master Lu, what is your intention with this?"

After speaking, Lu Ju tilted his head slightly, then laughed and replied, "I’ve completely confirmed that your Sky Wolf Team needs my assistance, so I’ve activated the hall’s formation."

Precisely because Sikong Jing had asked, "What promise?" that Lu Ju was utterly sure of their need.

The Sky Wolf Team isn’t necessarily out to kill him, but instead, they very much needed him.

"Oh? Why?" Sikong Jing still calmly asked.

Lu Ju, narrowing his eyes, chuckled lowly as he replied, "This formation is just to prevent you, little brother, from burning bridges after crossing. Of course, my concern is likely unnecessary, but it’s always good to be cautious, right?"

He spoke both straightforwardly and plausibly.

But Sikong Jing understood that Lu Ju activated the formation just to gain some advantage in the upcoming negotiation, indicating that if things didn’t go well, he’d go all out...

With the formation in place, Sikong Jing couldn’t easily escape, and if he went all out, certain matters would need to be compromised.

"By the way, I heard that the captain of the Sky Wolf Team seems to be blind in both eyes."

"If we’re discussing promises, perhaps your Sky Wolf Team’s actual decision-maker should come. As for you, I’ve never heard of you; how do I know if your promise holds any weight?"

Regarding the hundred captains of the East Dominator Branch, people like Lu Ju have heard of them.

And after activating the formation, he became calmer, leaning the conversation in his favor. Lu Ju needed to first know Sikong Jing’s status within the Sky Wolf Team.

"Are you implying, Master Lu, that I’m not qualified to negotiate with you?" Sikong Jing asked back.

Lu Ju stood up lightly, cupping his fists slightly toward Sikong Jing and said: "My apologies, this matter concerns my very life, so I have to clarify things; I’m merely ensuring self-preservation."

Although Sikong Jing was certainly not the Sky Wolf Captain, Lu Ju didn’t dare to be too blatant, because after all, the former was still part of the Sky Wolf Team.

And at this moment, Lu Ju’s lips pulled into a slight smirk as he sensed that the seemingly inconsequential Sky Wolf Team Member was gradually being manipulated by him.

"Unfortunately, I am neither the captain nor the vice-captain, but I am enough to negotiate with you."

Sikong Jing remained seated, continuing, "Moreover, not only am I not the vice-captain, but I’m also among the weaker ones in the Sky Wolf Team, just a small Golden Body Realm."

After saying so, Sikong Jing slowly unleashed the aura around him, instantly displaying the Fifth Realm of the Golden Body.

Suddenly, Lu Ju, who had previously maintained a good attitude, was dumbfounded, staring in disbelief at Sikong Jing, then trembled as he said: "Are you kidding? The Golden Body Realm is the weakest member in your team, are you underestimating me?"

Lu Ju’s once calm state of mind nearly collapsed...

How could such a weak member make any promises, probably unable even to speak up within the team, right?

Though Lu Ju felt humiliated, he didn’t dare to insult openly since a weak member is still a part of the team, capable of reporting it and then having him killed. This guy was just bluffing!

Moreover, even with the formation activated, he dared to demonstrate his realm so casually in front of Lu Ju.

Was he not afraid that Lu Ju might just go for broke?

Just then, Sikong Jing spoke again: "Now Master Lu has two choices: one is to negotiate with me properly, and the second is to kill me and escape Hanluan City with the Cloud Gathering Beast Ancient Furnace."

With these words, Lu Ju shook violently, especially considering the second option piqued his intense interest.

Did he really want to go all-in?

His eyes flickered wildly, muttering, "Small Golden Body Realm, Small Golden Body Realm..." This continued for a few breaths!

Bang!

Lu Ju’s entire True Qi erupted for real; since the hall was covered by the formation, there was no fear of True Qi leaking out and being noticed by anyone. His eyes were filled with intense killing intent.

Sikong Jing remained seated calmly, asking: "Do you really dare to kill me? Do you think you can escape Hanluan City?"

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

Lu Ju’s breaths turned incredibly urgent, his eyes reddening.

"Clearly, this matter is an internal struggle within your East Dominator Branch, and I just got used as a pawn."

"So after killing you, perhaps the Sky Wolf Team will soon be gone too."

"And I don’t need to escape; there are significant forces in Hanluan City. I’m not afraid of you, the East Dominator Branch has plenty of influence. If I just run to Shiyu Commerce, they’ll surely protect me."

"Killing you guarantees my life and secures the Cloud Gathering Beast Ancient Furnace."

With that, Lu Ju unleashed all his killing intent towards Sikong Jing; by now, he’d already resolved to kill off this Sky Wolf Team Member and seek help from Shiyu Commerce, who would undoubtedly protect him.

Once everything calmed down, or after the Sky Wolf Team had been wiped out, he could live peacefully in Hanluan City again.

"Sky Wolf Team Member, you lack tempering."

"You assumed that I was too cowardly to kill you and showcased your Golden Body realm, but I indeed dare."

"Kill!"

Lu Ju’s deep voice boomed out, hurling towards Sikong Jing. A small Golden Body Realm was negligible to him, easily slain with a single palm strike.

Bam!

Indeed, his palm strike hit Sikong Jing fiercely, but in an instant, it passed through Sikong Jing’s body and continued to smash into the chair beneath, shattering it immediately.

"Huh? Where’s the person?"

Lu Ju was instantly shaken all over; the Sikong Jing he struck scattered, but it was merely an illusion.