Chaotic World Book
Chapter 327 - 320: Thief Game

Chapter 327: Chapter 320: Thief Game

Chichi Xia also inherited legacies and understood that sword pills were for a certain purpose.

Actually, these were a kind of flying sword, shaped like pills but meant as swords; they could even be kept inside the body, spat out to decapitate an enemy. There was not much conflict with Bing Po, so it could serve as a trump card ultimate skill.

The concept fit perfectly with her own Dragon Tiger Formation; if she was not qualified to use other sword pills, this one would likely warrant a try. Through it, she could better comprehend the essence of the Dragon and Tiger, thus enhancing her understanding of Azure Dragon Wood and White Tiger Gold.

The records of the Four Symbols Sect mentioned a sword body that might be forged with such an item.

This, however, was a trivial matter. The more significant fact was that this thing had been lost in this era—nobody in this epoch knew how to wield sword pills. Belonging to the ancient epoch, to the abilities of Ancient Demons, this represented a step toward glimpsing those Ancient powers—a pursuit strived for laboriously by those who sought to follow in the footsteps of antiquity; this was its greatest value. Moreover, once deciphered, the mass production of flying swords by sword immortals could be possible, which meant a lot for the group.

Furthermore, the Third Layer Secret Treasure was the pinnacle in this world; no one had heard of achieving a higher level, but the Four Symbols Sect and other Sects with legacies knew that the ceiling was higher, just lacking the path towards it. Such as the Rejuvenation Technique, and such as this sword pill, both pointed towards the core essence of Ancient Times.

Of course, the Four Symbols Sect was also strong in heritage, they possessed similar items, but it wasn’t just about missing this particular item. Yet, this item indeed fit the Four Symbols Sect and Chichi Xia personally, almost as if it was tailor-made for her.

But Chichi Xia remained silent for a while before surprisingly replying, "I do not want it."

Ye Wuzong was extremely surprised and asked, "Why?"

"Unworthy of virtue, disaster follows," Chichi Xia said calmly, "The step of Ancient Demons, you must be interested, Senior, and I am no match for you. Forcing the take, the cost would be unbearable. With the item in Senior’s possession, at least I know where it is. In the future, two Venerables can meet with you, Senior, then the Venerables can figure it out."

Ye Wuzong looked even more astonished. "A ungreedy and prudent little demoness like yourself should be the epitome of sober cruelty. How could you engage in love and romance with a man, walk hand in hand, and be inseparably entangled in feeding each other dumplings while shopping—this doesn’t make any sense."

Chichi Xia: "..."

Zhao Changhe: "... Could you use fewer adjectives?"

"Cannot," Ye Wuzong said, "I have more to say, let me think..."

"No, Senior, please take the item," Zhao Changhe reacted as well, "Chichi is right, knowing where the item is provides some peace of mind, and we can collaborate in the future. Arguing over this with you, Senior, would be foolish."

Ye Wuzong grimaced, feeling somewhat beleaguered internally.

How could both of them be so painfully aware of reality?

If there was something here useful to him, it was actually the Poison Scripture and Pill Furnace. The Poison Scripture was the source of active water, while the furnace was a tool for its application.

Merely owning the sword pill served no purpose... a ladder to Ancient Times; others didn’t have it, but for a thief like him, who had stolen countless treasures and explored numerous secret realms throughout his life, he certainly did. Whether he was guarding the Second Layer Secret Treasure or Third Layer Secret Treasure, outsiders had no idea. The first of the Earth List, which even Heavenly List feared—was he transformed from an ordinary human, or what?

The reason he couldn’t reach Xia Longyuan’s level was multifaceted, and it certainly wasn’t for the lack of such a sword pill. It didn’t fit his cultivation practice at all, taking it would be mostly meaningless.

Of course, meaningless as it may be, it was still a treasure, and Ye Wuzong was definitely interested in adding it to his collection, but taking it outright was rather dull. Little did the couple realize what this insidious old man was scheming—what fun it would be if Chichi Xia promised a bunch of unequal treaties to reluctantly obtain the item, only for him to steal it quietly later!

What was this now, a case of Kong Rong giving away pears?

Ye Wuzong kept a straight face and coaxed, "This item is something we found together; you originally had a share. If you want it, give me something in compensation, and you can take it. You mentioned letting your Venerables discuss terms later, what’s the difference from discussing it yourselves now?"

This made quite a lot of sense, but in this patch of Kunlun, where was the reasoning that everyone counted on such division?

Ye Wuzong’s further discussion made both feel even odder, they both said, "It’s better for you, Senior, to take it, or perhaps we can share something else?"

Ye Wuzong asked, "What else is useful? The Poison Scripture? Furnace? Or that token?"

Chichi Xia mentioned, "I am quite interested in that Poison Scripture, it would beautifully complement the Azure Dragon lineage of my Holy Sect."

Ye Wuzong incredulously asked Zhao Changhe, "And you?"

Zhao Changhe replied, "I’m somewhat interested in that token..."

Ye Wuzong asked curiously, "What would you use that token for? It must be a Sect identity token, likely the Sect Master’s, but the Sect has long since vanished. What’s the point? You don’t suppose it could be used to decipher relics should you encounter them, do you? Wake up. I also thought that way when I was young, collected heaps of seemingly useful stuff, and none were of any good use in the end."

Zhao Changhe laughed, "Each person’s luck is different. Now that I can use a storage ring, collecting a bit more doesn’t hurt."

"Dammit," Ye Wuzong really couldn’t be bothered wasting time with these juniors anymore and simply said, "Excuse me, but I’ll be taking these two items."

"Now you all must feel that the sword pills should be divided among you, right?"

The couple looked at each other, "Then we want that furnace."

Ye Wuzong: "?"

Please just ask for the sword pills...

"Forget it," Ye Wuzong, pinching his head, finally laid his cards on the table, "I will take these items, and you take the sword pills. I’m telling you openly, I will come to steal them. If I manage to steal them, they are mine, and you will be left with nothing."

The couple had actually vaguely guessed this, and Zhao Changhe said, "Senior wants to play a game, we will of course accompany the senior, but there must be a time limit, right? It won’t be stealing for a lifetime, would it?"

Ye Wuzong replied, "Within three days, if I cannot steal them, then they will truly belong to you, along with this token also given to you. As for the Poison Scripture and the furnace, I am taking them. If your Four Symbols Sect also wants the Poison Scripture, you may copy it, that is not a problem."

With a somewhat impatient gesture, Ye Wuzong threw the sword pills directly to Xia Chichi, "The countdown starts now."

Zhao Changhe snatched the sword pills immediately, "Keep it on me, come steal from me."

Ye Wuzong said, "You don’t think it would work to keep it in the ring, do you?"

"No," replied Zhao Changhe with no expression, "I just don’t want the senior to touch her, even if you are old, it’s not okay."

Ye Wuzong was dumbfounded, and Xia Chichi turned away with a puffed face.

After quite a while, Ye Wuzong exclaimed with a mix of laughter and tears, waving his sleeve, "Not everyone in this world is interested in matters of men and women...that said, you’d better take this old man’s advice, being obsessed with such things is very detrimental to your martial arts."

Zhao Changhe wore a look of ’I know but won’t change,’ "Thank you for the advice, senior."

With a flick of his hand, Ye Wuzong made the token, Poison Scripture, and the pill furnace disappear in an instant, seemingly stuffing them into a storage ring, though it was unclear how he managed it.

"Alright." Ye Wuzong, excited, pointed towards the entrance, "The game begins one incense stick of time after you leave."

Zhao Changhe sat down right there, turning the sword pills over and over, inspecting them.

Ye Wuzong: "?"

"Sorry, senior, this item might soon no longer be mine, I need to study it a bit... You are planning to steal, not rob openly, right?"

Ye Wuzong was almost beside himself with laughter, "Do you really think you can fully comprehend and master the sword pills in such a short time?"

"That’s not it," Zhao Changhe said, "If I’m not mistaken, does this sword pill contain Dragon Elephant Blood Ginseng as one of its refining materials?"

"So what if it does, you can’t extract it anymore, unless you refine it to be yours, integrate it into your body, perhaps then you can absorb its properties," Ye Wuzong replied, finding amusement, and laughed, "So, are you going to compete with your lover for the sword pills?"

Zhao Changhe scrutinized it for a good while longer, his mind sinking into the golden foil, looking at the VR virtual scenery inscriptions: "Dragon Tiger Sword Pills, the sharpest of flying swords. Also can be used to refine the Four Symbols Sword Body, still lacking Ice Essence, Fire Flame Essence."

"If one is missing, directing the sword pills can perceive the location of the last element."

Zhao Changhe looked at the Ice Essence in Xia Chichi’s hand, gesturing to use it.

Xia Chichi, not understanding his intent, handed it over nonetheless.

With the Ice Essence in hand, the sword pills twitched slightly, and a very thin strand of Sword Qi sprung up like a steel wire, pointing northwest.

Indeed, the Ice Essence was made from Ice Essence, so the last object it pointed to must be the Fire Flame Essence.

The person who refined the sword pills chose the location in Kunlun for a reason... The Fire Flame Essence he sought was nearby.

The Kunlun Secret Realm was not in one place; after the dimensional collapse, many treasures scattered throughout this vast mountain range, forming various-sized secret realms, and a secret realm nearby must contain the Fire Flame Essence...

Zhao Changhe quickly recalled the "Fire Flame Kun Ridge" he had heard about earlier; it should be there. If the Ancient Dragon Elephant Blood Ginseng widely grew in this area, perhaps it could be found in that secret realm, hopefully, it hadn’t been burned...

Zhao Changhe got up, returned the Ice Essence to Xia Chichi, and said with a smile, "The game begins."