Chapter 630: Where There's Reek, There's Heat
Translator: Panda_Penn Editor: Chrissy
Grasshopper Island belonged to a sixth rank force, a subordinate of the Samsara Palace. There were more scouts over here. When the three of them arrived, they felt many psychic powers. When the warriors found out that it was Gu Min, many stopped inspecting.
Many inspected Lu Li with psychic power as well but not for long. Lu Li sensed that there weren't too many powerful warriors at the island where only three warriors at the peak of the Noble Lord Realm were in command. They posed no threat.
Gu Min must teleport here often because he was familiar with a leader. Gu Min walked over with Lu Li and the other one and chatted with the leader. Afterwards, they left.
Lu Li stood behind Gu Min quietly. Being at the peak of the Eternal Realm, he drew few attention. Adding to that, he was Mr. Average. A few dozen people with similar looks could be spotted on the street.
Until the Teleportation Formation was activated, there were few psychic powers sent to inspect Lu Li. He understood that he had successfully entered the Central Plains. The Shrink Skill was indeed a powerful ancient skill. If he had only taken some disguise, someone would notice something.
The three of them teleported to the north where Gu Family was at. It was within the sphere of influence of the Samsara Place. That being said, the Gu Family was only of the fifth rank and was not qualified to connect with the Samsara Palace yet.
After being teleported for more than a dozen times, they arrived at a middle scale city. Gu Min brought Lu Li and the other warrior to a tavern for the night. That night, Gu Min went to a brothel. He was famous to be a playboy. It would seem out of character if he didn't spend the night with some gal.
At dawn, the three of them were ready to go. As they were exiting the tavern, they found a small mark on the street.
The small mark was not eye-catching but it was the code agreed on by Lu Li and Hu Lang. Lu Li was reassured by this mark. He knew that even if Hu Lang was not in the city, he knew where Lu Li was.
According to the plan, the three of them had to go to the Gu Family. After all, as far as the outside knew, Gu Min went to do business with the Clouds Plains and the Serenity Plains on behalf of the Gu Family, no reason that he could be back at the Central Plains without going to the Gu Family.
After three days of teleportation, the three of them finally arrived at the Glorious Gu City by night. In a secret den, Gu Min was showing Gu Feihong, the Family Patriarch of the Gu Family, to Lu Li.
"Greetings, Young Master Li!"
Lu Li exclaimed how resourceful Lu Ling was, looking at Gu Feihong kneeling to him. Even this Gu Family Patriarch was her slave. But he understood her arrangement. After all, Lu Ling had to sell a huge amount of Mystical Materials of the Inferno and buy in bulk from the Central Plains. Without the assistance from some families off the record, it would be troublesome to rely on the Clouds Plains alone.
Northern Desert never controlled any family at the Central Plains. Therefore, as soon as Pavilion of Delicacy announced to severe the connection with Lu Li, he could not buy any Mystical Materials from the Central Plains.
Now that he knew the Gu Family was controlled by Lu Ling, Lu Li settled down. After a day, Gu Ming set off with Lu Li and five patriarchs. Gu Yu and Lu Li were still Gu Min's escorts.
This time, they were heading toward the City of Buddha. The auction held by the Great Buddhist Temple was about to begin. Disciples of families of the Central Plains were converging toward the City of Buddha. It was reasonable that Gu Min wanted to go. He didn't draw any unwanted attention.
The territory of the Great Buddhist Temple was to the north of the Samsara Palace. From the Glorious Gu City, it would only take seven or eight days of teleportation. There was ample time.
Hu Lang never contacted with Lu Li again during this time. The latter understood that this was for the sake of safety. The more frequently they contacted, the easier they would be exposed.
They teleported for eight days. Finally, they arrived at a royal city near the City of Buddha. It was called the Mage City.
The auction wouldn't start for another half a month. Lu Li was not in a hurry. There must be a mixed gang at the City of Buddha. It was possible that all the major families and forces of the Central Plains had sent people there. Lu Li decided not go to over right now in case he was exposed.
Gu Min stayed at the Mage City. He indulged in dissipation and there was a different girl by his side every day. But the two patriarchs of the Gu Family went to the City of Buddha in advance to make arrangements and gather information.
Five days later, one of them came back with much to tell.
Lu Li was disappointed to know that—the list of items to be auctioned was not announced. Whether Bodhi Fruit was on the list or not could not be verified.
But as Lu Li had expected, 11 of the Royal Families of the Central Plains all sent delegations here: the Pavilion of Delicacy, Samsara Palace, Tumulus of Universe, Lu Family, Palace of Heaven's Roars, Pavilion of Blossoms, Hades Society, Yaksha Race, Blood Moon Temple, Chamber of Fairies and the Life League.
The 12 forces of the Central Plains all had presence here. They had sent their young disciples. Occasions like this auction were the best time for youngsters to gather together. Senior powerful warriors usually didn't participate.
They were only here to bid for fruit, not for fights. Young warriors could establish their name using this chance and gain experience. It was also convenient for them to make connections.
Lu Li had met some disciples of the 12 Royal Families. However, he didn't meet any disciples from the Chamber of Fairies, Life League, Yaksha Race and the Blood Moon Temple.
According to the patriarch, disciples from many forces and all the Royal Families were here. Many families even sent their future family patriarch, for example, Ye Luo, who was the future family patriarch of the Ye Family of Tumulus of Universe.
"Young Master Li!"
The patriarch decided to tell a piece of uncertain news after some consideration, "I heard that…Ji Mengtian, Yang Xuan, Lu Suan and Die Feiyu would be here as well. But I haven't; confirmed it yet."
"What?"
Lu Li's eyes were wide open in shock. He said with disbelief, "I thought they were at the Blood Realm. How can they be out early?"
Exiling them to the Blood Realm was an order given by Grand Master of the Demon-slaying Hall in person. Only one year and a half had passed but they were sentenced to three years in Blood Realm. How had the courage to let them out?
"I heard that they were out half a month ago."
The patriarch said with uncertainty, "They seem to have improved in the Blood Realm and have suppressed all the powerful warriors in there. It is pointless to let them stay at the Blood Realm any longer. Deputy Master sought direction from Grand Master and let them out."
"Improved? They have reached the Human Sovereign Realm?"
Lu Li gasped. He didn't know about the Blood Realm. That being said, he was sure that only Human Sovereign Realm warriors could beat the powerful indigenous warriors there, given how scary the legend was.
"I don't know…"
The patriarch shook his head as he replied, "This is just grapevine news, not announced yet. It is not within my power to get the inside story. I think we can only confirm it a couple of days before the auction."
Where there is reek, there is heat!
Lu Li's expression grew stern. Ji Menggtian, Yang Xuan, Lu Suan and Die Feiyu were his mortal enemy. If he had the chance, he would kill all of them.
Lu Li wasn't too concerned that some of them might have reached the Human Sovereign Realm. When he revealed his identity, nobody would dare to make an enemy to him openly.
But he was worried about the Bodhi Fruit!
Yang Yu had said that the Samsara Palace and the Hades Society both knew that Lu Li was in search of the Bodhi Fruit. If Ji Mengtian and the rest really came to the Great Buddhist Temple, they could request to buy the Bodhi Fruit directly, which would render Lu Li's trip a waste of time.
Maybe the Great Buddhist Temple wouldn't sell it to Ji Mengtian and the others and would auction it. Still, the several forces had mighty wealth. They could make any offer they would like. Lu Li had brought a huge amount of Xuan Crystals but there was no way he could compete with the Royal Families.
It was quite the Gordian knot. Finally, there was a piece of Bodhi Fruit but the odds of Lu Li acquiring it had dropped significantly…