I Received Messages From Future Self!
Chapter 606 - 602 The Old Fox

Chapter 606: Chapter 602 The Old Fox

Fang Xiaocao silently rejoiced, fortunately she was vigilant enough.

She hadn’t been fooled by Ksitigarbha, this old fox, and his so-called display of genuine emotion.

This old fox was just putting on an act.

Whatever genuine emotion he showed, it was all staged.

Had Fang Xiaocao really taken advantage of Ksitigarbha’s vulnerability and launched a sneak attack just now, she would’ve certainly fallen into his trap.

And faced a counterstrike from Ksitigarbha.

Fang Xiaocao couldn’t help admiring Ksitigarbha’s stellar acting skills.

If he were to join the acting world, he’d undoubtedly be a camp king.

If it weren’t for Ksitigarbha losing patience and quietly probing her with a wisp of spiritual power to initiate a sneak attack, Fang Xiaocao would never have realized the old fox was putting on a show.

"Stop pretending. Don’t you find it embarrassing?"

Fang Xiaocao looked at Ksitigarbha and said coldly.

"Uh..."

Before Fang Xiaocao could finish her sentence, Ksitigarbha’s performance abruptly ceased.

"I underestimated you."

Ksitigarbha showed no trace of embarrassment at being exposed.

Fang Xiaocao shook her head, unwilling to waste words with the old fox.

It turned out she shouldn’t have had too much hope.

Anyone who could join the pawnshop and climb to the position of second-in-command surely wouldn’t be a good person.

Fang Xiaocao gathered her spiritual power and surged toward Ksitigarbha.

The battle was about to begin.

Ksitigarbha hadn’t expected Fang Xiaocao to attack so decisively, and for a moment, he was surprised.

But being the old fox he was, he immediately gathered his spiritual power to counter.

The two invisible, intangible forces collided in the air, forming an oppressive energy field in the grand hall.

Fang Xiaocao frowned, and a thread of blood seeped from the corner of her mouth.

Ksitigarbha’s eyes were bloodshot, revealing a pained expression.

The duel between hypnotists was like the battles of inner strength experts shown in movies.

No physical combat, but every second was fraught with peril.

A single mistake could lead to death.

Fang Xiaocao secretly gripped the Blood Jade Ring.

She felt that she might not be a match for Ksitigarbha.

Ready at a moment’s notice to use the Blood Jade Ring to cheat.

After all, this old fox Ksitigarbha was thoroughly rotten and nothing like the kind elder she had imagined.

The affection he showed for Gemini? Fang Xiaocao guessed it was merely a pretext to heal himself after being battered by Gemini.

It was because Gemini, out of consideration for their master-disciple relationship and the grace of raising him, had gone easy during the fight and spared Ksitigarbha’s life.

Seeing Fang Xiaocao struggle against him, Ksitigarbha’s sinister face revealed a mocking smile.

"You’re still a bit too green, but your accomplishments today display a talent no less than that of Gemini, that rebellious disciple."

"But in the end, you will still die by my hand."

Ksitigarbha laughed darkly.

Before his words had finished, Fang Xiaocao felt Ksitigarbha’s spiritual power suddenly swell, surging toward her like a tidal wave.

Fang Xiaocao was horrified and immediately organized her spiritual power for defense.

At the same time, she secretly activated the power of the Blood Jade Ring, embedding it within her own spiritual power.

She was ready at any time to deliver a heavy blow to Ksitigarbha, giving the old fox a thorough lesson in what it meant to never underestimate the youth.

Boom—

At the very moment her spiritual power collided with Ksitigarbha’s, Fang Xiaocao felt as if a thunderstorm had exploded in her mind.

Ksitigarbha’s full-power strike was terrifyingly overwhelming.

More horrifying than she’d imagined.

Fang Xiaocao didn’t hesitate any longer, immediately channeling all the power of the Blood Jade Ring against Ksitigarbha.

She had no intention of letting Ksitigarbha’s spiritual assault turn her into an imbecile.

Under Fang Xiaocao’s control, the Blood Jade Ring emitted a faint red glow.

It imbued her spiritual power with a subtle blood-red hue.

"No, how is this possible?"

Ksitigarbha noticed the abnormality in Fang Xiaocao’s spiritual power, his face showing a terrified expression.

"Hehe..."

Watching Ksitigarbha’s terrified face, Fang Xiaocao sneered repeatedly.

The outcome was already decided; struggling was pointless.

The power of the Blood Jade Ring worked like a tonic for Fang Xiaocao’s spiritual power.

But to others’ spiritual power, it was like lethal poison.

Once touched, it would be impossible to break free.

In the end, the attacked spirit would be slowly devoured by the Blood Jade Ring, leaving them a mindless idiot.

The spiritual power consumed by the Blood Jade Ring—part impurities absorbed by the artifact, part pure spiritual energy—would be fed back to Fang Xiaocao, strengthening her own power.

Now, Ksitigarbha was practically a battery for Fang Xiaocao.

Purely providing her with the nutrients to grow stronger.

Ah—

Under the devouring power of the Blood Jade Ring, Ksitigarbha let out a piercing scream.

The agony of having one’s spiritual power ripped apart, that unbearable headache-like pain, was akin to the cruelest torture in the world. Even the toughest man couldn’t withstand it.

"Please, please have mercy... let me go..."

"I am still considered a senior of your sect, after all..."

Ksitigarbha rolled on the ground in excruciating pain, begging Fang Xiaocao for mercy.

Fang Xiaocao responded with a cold smile and didn’t spare him another glance.

This old bastard might as well die sooner.

Half an hour later!

Ksitigarbha was lying there, barely alive.

The Blood Jade Ring had already consumed all of his spiritual power, leaving Ksitigarbha a drooling fool even if he were to somehow recover.

Having absorbed the spiritual power fed back by the Blood Jade Ring, Fang Xiaocao felt her own spiritual power had grown significantly, and her strength had increased as well.

"Thank you, you’re truly a good person."

Fang Xiaocao thanked Ksitigarbha.

And as a token of appreciation, she ended him with one swift strike.

Having dealt with Ksitigarbha, Fang Xiaocao followed the corridor toward the next grand hall to catch up with Taotie and the others.

——

Meanwhile, Taotie and his team had already reached the Fifth Hall.

Eight top-tier bionic robots, one half-step bionic robot, and the overseer of the hall himself—the pawnshop’s one of only two Super Masters, King Yanluo!

Sensing King Yanluo’s strength, even Taotie couldn’t help showing a vigilant expression.

"This one’s trouble."

"That old man is a Super Master."

Taotie said in a deep voice.

Hearing Taotie’s words, both Tom and Mantis revealed grave expressions.

"Can we take him?"

Tom asked grimly.

"Though difficult, it’s not an issue."

"You three take care of those eight top-tier bionic robots; I’ll handle the old man and the half-step Super."

Taotie said in a serious tone.

"You sure about that?"

Tom asked reflexively.

Upon hearing Tom’s question, Taotie rolled his eyes. "If I’m not sure, are you?"

Tom was struck silent by Taotie’s retort.

If he were capable, he would’ve stepped up already.

Seeing Tom say nothing more, Taotie smirked, mocking him, "Old Tom, I gave you the chance, but turns out you’re useless as usual."

Tom’s face instantly turned red.

But he could only grit his teeth and accept it, as in this situation, he truly wasn’t up to the task.

Posturing would be no different from outright suicide.

"Let’s get it done quickly and disperse."

"Time to start!"

Taotie took off his jacket, revealing his rugged torso full of muscles.

He strode toward King Yanluo, ready for battle.

"Old man, come have some fun with me."

Taotie provoked King Yanluo, beckoning him with a finger.

Hehe—

King Yanluo let out a cold chuckle as he stood up from behind the desk.