Chapter 481: The Sandpiper and the Clam
Inside the spacious room, Lin Langtian took out the Sea King Spirit Grass he had bought from the auction and casually tossed it to Mu Lingshan with a smile.
"Take it. Use this to break the seal on your body."
Mu Lingshan eagerly stretched out her little hand, quickly catching it. Her big, clear eyes brightened with excitement as she giggled happily.
"Finally! Hmph, after I undo this seal, if I meet those Blood Demon Shark bastards again, I'll pull out every one of their teeth!"
Lin Langtian chuckled, saying meaningfully, "Don't worry. You'll have your chance soon."
"Oh, are we going to steal Sha Li's black token?" Mu Lingshan's eyes lit up immediately, excitedly leaning forward. "Great! Those Blood Demon Shark guys are so annoying. Let's take their stuff and drive them mad!"
Lin Langtian shook his head helplessly at this troublemaking little girl, gently rubbing her head and saying, "First, focus on lifting your seal. Snatching that token won't be easy. We need a proper plan."
"Alright." Mu Lingshan nodded earnestly. She understood that without breaking her seal first, she would only burden Lin Langtian with her current strength.
Mu Lingshan waved her little hand, and the black coffin lid of life and death swiftly appeared beneath her. She jumped onto it, and powerful blue light radiated from her body. The Sea King Spirit Grass in her hand also emitted brilliant green radiance.
Roar!
Just as Mu Lingshan's internal energy surged, blood-colored light violently burst from her shoulder, quickly forming into a fierce blood-red shark. Its razor-sharp teeth clamped tightly onto her shoulder, desperately trying to interrupt her energy flow by injecting corrosive blood-light.
Mu Lingshan bit her lip, swiftly changing hand seals. The green radiance from the Sea King Spirit Grass flooded into her body, aggressively attacking the blood-colored shark.
The Sea King Spirit Grass proved particularly effective against the seal. Wherever the green radiance passed, the blood-light rapidly retreated. The previously aggressive blood-red shark quickly withered away.
"It really works." Lin Langtian nodded in satisfaction. Clearly, the Sea King Spirit Grass was truly effective at breaking Mu Lingshan's seal.
Seeing Mu Lingshan gradually remove her seal and regain her strength, Lin Langtian stopped paying attention to her for now. His mind stirred slightly, and an ancient scroll radiating profound energy appeared in his palm.
Upon seeing this ancient scroll, the eyes of the Liu brothers lit up simultaneously with excitement.
This ancient scroll was none other than the Three Beasts Yuan-Transferring Art!
Lin Langtian naturally wouldn't tease them, and with a wave of his sleeve, the scroll landed gently before the Liu brothers.
"This Three Beasts Yuan-Transferring Art was originally bought specifically for the three of you. Use this time wisely, Liu Da, and master it quickly," Lin Langtian said with a faint smile.
"Thank you for your generous gift, Sect Master!"
The Liu brothers respectfully took the scroll, their faces glowing with uncontrollable joy. They immediately bowed deeply toward Lin Langtian.
Lin Langtian casually waved his hand. "You've all served me loyally and diligently during this time. You deserve this reward."
The Liu brothers were strong and had already proven themselves dependable. Lin Langtian was confident they deserved this. Furthermore, once they mastered the Three Beasts Yuan-Transferring Art, their combined strength would significantly enhance the power of the Heavenly Palace.
With a casual gesture, Lin Langtian instructed them to focus entirely on mastering this powerful technique while he personally monitored Sha Li's group.
…
Over the next several days, despite the conclusion of the Ten Thousand Commerce Auction, the city remained unusually crowded. Countless experts lingered, their attention clearly fixed on the same place: the Blood Demon Shark Clan's temporary quarters.
It was obvious many coveted the black token held by Sha Li and the Blood Demon Shark Clan.
Though many knew their own limitations, the city had already become a den of wolves. The Blood Demon Shark Clan, though formidable, was currently a pack of lions dragging precious prey through hostile territory.
Sha Li clearly recognized this, quickly hiring numerous powerful mercenaries at great expense. His intention was obvious—use wolves to guard against wolves.
However, the major factions still waiting in the city regarded these efforts coldly and dismissively.
Several days passed quietly. Eventually, the Liu brothers emerged from their isolated training, joyfully presenting themselves before Lin Langtian.
"Oh, it seems you've already mastered the Three Beasts Yuan-Transferring Art?" Lin Langtian raised his eyebrows in anticipation upon seeing their enthusiastic expressions.
"We've successfully grasped it, Sect Master!"
The Liu brothers happily confirmed, bowing respectfully.
"Good. Then show me just how powerful this ancient, high-grade Heaven-class martial art truly is," Lin Langtian said with genuine curiosity.
The Liu brothers quickly moved into position, instantly forming a subtle triangular formation. Black, white, and grey energy erupted from their bodies, rapidly intertwining into a seamless loop.
A powerful beast-like roar echoed through the room. Mysterious deathly energy surged forth, enveloping them completely. Their individual auras quickly blended into a single, powerful presence—concentrating entirely upon Liu Da.
Liu Da's aura surged dramatically, now comparable to a genuine Perfect Death Profound Realm expert!
Lin Langtian's eyes flashed with delight. "The Three Beasts Yuan-Transferring Art truly deserves its ancient fame. If mastered fully, your combined strength might even contend with someone at the peak of Death Profound Realm!"
At that moment, Lin Langtian suddenly sensed a subtle disturbance in the city's atmosphere.
"Oh? Can't hold back any longer?" Lin Langtian smiled knowingly, swiftly moving toward the window.
Looking northwest, he saw hundreds of powerful figures frantically surging out of the city, following the Blood Demon Shark Clan's strongest auras.
"Sect Master, the Blood Demon Shark Clan split into three groups. It seems like a diversionary tactic," Liu Da observed keenly.
Lin Langtian nodded in agreement. Indeed, he noticed major factions chasing after the strongest groups. However, a sleepy but familiar voice rang in Lin Langtian's mind at that precise moment.
"The black token isn't with those decoys. They're just distractions…" Aunt Ling's lazy voice murmured softly, guiding him accurately as always.
Lin Langtian grinned playfully. "Relax. The real prize will appear soon enough."
Though uncertain how Lin Langtian could pinpoint the token's location so easily, the Liu brothers unquestioningly followed his orders, fully trusting him after the generous reward they'd received.
Meanwhile, chaos consumed the city. Hordes of experts raced after the Blood Demon Shark Clan's decoys. After half an hour, relative calm returned to the city.
"The black token's headed north," Aunt Ling's voice sounded again.
Lin Langtian's smile deepened. He immediately whistled sharply, leading Liu Da and his brothers northward. Mu Lingshan quickly followed, fully recovered.
…
Outside the city, several figures quietly sped forward through isolated paths, moving silently like ghosts. Even the air around them seemed to halt.
A gust briefly lifted their leader's black hood, revealing Sha Li's vicious face.
"Young Master Sha Li, Commander Xia has successfully distracted them," someone whispered behind him.
"Good." Sha Li's cold eyes narrowed dangerously. "These damned humans dared target us? I'll settle this account later. Once we reach the rendezvous outside Ten Thousand Commerce territory, we'll be safe."
But suddenly, mocking laughter echoed ahead, stopping Sha Li instantly. "Your trick isn't as clever as you thought, Sha Li."
Sha Li's expression darkened, glaring at a man in black atop a nearby mountain. "Li Lin? You followed me?"
"I have my methods, Sha Li," Li Lin smiled calmly.
"You alone dare to oppose my clan?" Sha Li mocked coldly.
Li Lin chuckled, glancing at another forested area. "Brother Zhao Gou, since you're here, why hide?"
Laughter erupted, and Zhao Gou from the Limitless Sect emerged calmly, bringing several men along.
Sha Li's eyes turned icy. "When did the Limitless Sect join forces with the Heavenly Shark Sect? There's only one token. How will you split it?"
Li Lin replied lightly, "No need to provoke us. We'll decide after we take it from you."
"You think it'll be that easy?" Sha Li sneered.
"Your guards are gone, Sha Li. Surrender now," Zhao Gou threatened coldly.
"Come and try," Sha Li challenged defiantly.
Li Lin and Zhao Gou exchanged glances, instantly attacking with devastating energy.
Just as their attacks neared, a cloaked figure behind Sha Li stepped forward, casually raising a withered hand shrouded in black energy.
Boom!
The mysterious expert effortlessly shattered their combined attacks. A wave of deadly black energy erupted, forcing Li Lin and Zhao Gou back in alarm.
"So powerful! A Perfect Death Profound Realm expert!"
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