amaotonovel Chapter 168 The Dead Old Eunuch
Chapter 168 The Dead Old Eunuch
"I didn't expect to see you again so soon. Are you surprised?"
The old man looked at Kongming with a mocking expression, his eyes flashing with an unfathomable depth.
"How have you been, Eunuch Jiang?"
Kongming composed himself and replied, waving his feather fan.
"Alright! So it's you, you old eunuch! You dare to block my way? Take this swipe from me, Pigsy!"
Zhu Ganglie brandished his nine-toothed rake and pounced on the old man.
However, the old man neither dodged nor flinched, a wicked smile appearing on his lips, and then Zhu Ganglie was sent flying straight backward.
It turned out that the old man was none other than Eunuch Jiang from the Great Yuan Imperial Palace, but now he was nowhere to be seen as the hunched and frail old man he had been before.
"Ouch! That hurts like hell, you damned old eunuch!"
Zhu Bajie grumbled as he got up from the ground and quickly hid behind Kongming and Zhao Yun.
"Should I call you Eunuch Jiang or Pavilion Master Jiang?" Kongming asked tentatively, waving his feather fan.
"Hahaha... I've long seen that you're no ordinary person. If you're not of use to me, I'll really be restless!"
Eunuch Jiang chuckled strangely.
Zhao Yun, standing to the side, gripped his silver spear tightly, watching Jiang Gonggong warily, ready to strike at any moment.
Kongming waved his feather fan, signaling him to calm down.
This old eunuch is definitely a Nascent Soul cultivator. If he really wanted to take their lives, it would be incredibly easy for him.
Previously, he was forced to take the Blood Demon Pill to save his life and reached a deal with the man in black robes.
The man in black robes eliminated the Biyou Sect, and then the Blood Drop Pavilion secretly supported Li Guangling in order to control the entire An Clan's three prefectures.
Of course, Kongming had to disappear from the public eye, not only to avoid the Sima family, but also to ensure that Kongming worked for the Blood Drop Pavilion.
Upon hearing that the Blood Drop Pavilion leader wanted to see him, Kongming decided to go along with the plan and came to the designated location, since it was inconvenient for him to show his face in public anyway.
"I am of limited talent and knowledge, how could I possibly be worthy of your esteemed opinion!"
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Jiang let out a grating laugh, and then spoke.
"Kongming, don't play dumb in front of me. I have seen your wisdom and your methods clearly. It is not easy for you to rise from an unknown little cultivator to your current position! If you can serve my Blood Drop Pavilion, the restoration of my Great Qian Kingdom will be in sight, and I will certainly not treat you unfairly then."
Kongming appeared humble, but a glint of shrewdness shone in his eyes. He knew that the ruthlessness of the Blood Drop Pavilion was far more than just simple recruitment.
Once it's done, I'm afraid they won't be able to tolerate him.
Kongming shook his head slightly and chuckled, "Senior overestimates me. I, Kongming, have always been carefree and cannot stand being restrained. The rules of the Blood Drop Pavilion are numerous, and I'm afraid I will find it difficult to adapt."
Eunuch Jiang's face darkened, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes. "Kongming, are you rejecting me? Do you think you have any other choice? The Blood Demon Pill must have been unpleasant, right? As long as you behave yourself, I will give you the antidote and ensure your life is safe."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yun realized that Kongming had taken the Blood Demon Pill. He could no longer contain his anger. "Prime Minister, is what this old thief said true? I'll go and get the antidote!" With that, he flicked his silver spear, pointing the tip directly at Eunuch Jiang.
Kongming, holding a feather fan, stopped Zhao Yun and shook his head at him. How could he let Zhao Yun take such a risk when he was such a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator?
Once the threat from the Sima family is eliminated, he wants to see how the Blood Drop Pavilion can still be controlled by him. Is it just because of that Blood Demon Pill? And how could that pig beside him be just for show?
Over here, Eunuch Jiang glanced at Zhao Yun disdainfully, "Hmph, you ignorant fool! You're not worthy of my attention!"
Zhu Ganglie hid in the back and muttered in a low voice, "This old eunuch is too powerful. We have to think of a way to deal with him."
"Senior, I dare not disobey your request for Kongming to work for the Blood Drop Pavilion, but you must agree to three things!"
Eunuch Jiang sneered, "Three things? What a boast! Tell me, and if they satisfy me, I might consider it."
Kongming remained calm and slowly said, "Firstly, I am a free person in the Blood Drop Pavilion and am not restricted by others. Secondly, you must not harm any of my friends or followers, otherwise I will fight to the death to thwart the Blood Drop Pavilion's plans. Thirdly, Duanmu Qing is my sworn brother, so I would like to ask the Pavilion Master to assign him to me!"
After hearing this, Eunuch Jiang's expression shifted between light and shadow as he paced back and forth, deep in thought.
He hadn't expected Kongming's demands to be so simple and reasonable. After a long while, he stopped and burst into laughter: "Good! Good, Kongming! I will agree to these three things you ask of me. From now on, you will only need to obey me in the Blood Drop Pavilion. However, if you dare to have the slightest thought of betrayal, you know the methods of the Blood Drop Pavilion."
As he spoke, he clapped his hands lightly.
A distinguished-looking middle-aged cultivator appeared in response; this man was none other than Duanmu Qing.
"Master Duanmu, from now on Kongming will be your superior. If he orders you to die, you must not hesitate in the slightest. Do you understand?"
Eunuch Jiang said coldly to the person who came.
"This...this...Sect Master, isn't this a mistake? Kongming only just joined my Blood Drop Pavilion, how could he..."
Duanmu Qing looked surprised and unwilling, and hurriedly explained to Eunuch Jiang that he had made it possible to find Kongming, but this sorcerer was the one who facilitated it. If this sorcerer took revenge for personal reasons, how would he face others in the future?
Eunuch Jiang's face turned cold, his eyes revealing an unquestionable authority: "How dare you question my decision? Kongming is exceptionally intelligent, and I have my own arrangements!"
Although Duanmu Qing was unwilling, he dared not say anything more. He could only glare at Kongming and grit his teeth as he replied, "Yes, Your subordinate obeys!"
Kongming, however, seemed oblivious to Duanmu Qing's hostility, and calmly cupped his hands, saying, "My good elder brother, I hope you will take good care of me in the future."
After saying that, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.
However, this smile sent a chill down Duanmu Qing's spine.
"Brother, what are you saying? From now on, I will still call you elder brother. I hope you will treat me gently!"
Duanmu Qing cupped his hands in greeting to Kongming and said.
Kongming gently shook his feather fan and smiled, "Of course. We are brothers, and as long as you do your job well and don't hinder the Pavilion Master's important affairs, how could I bear not to treat you gently!"
The deeper meaning in his tone might not be understood by others, but Duanmu Qing understood Kongming's meaning.
This is a blatant threat. If Kongming were to find even the slightest fault in him, wouldn't he be even more wronged than Dou E?
Jiang Gonggong impatiently interrupted the two men's reminiscing, saying, "Kongming, I have an important task for you. I have been deeply involved in the Great Yuan for over a hundred years, but I haven't been able to find any opportunity to make a move. Moreover, the three major sects of the Great Yuan seem to have already become aware of my existence. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Does the Pavilion Master mean I should make the first move against the Great Yuan?"
“That’s right! Back when my Great Qian was destroyed, the Great Yuan was the mastermind. So, to restore my Great Qian, we must first take them down. But the three major factions of the Great Yuan are powerful and have many spies. That’s why I want to recruit you! With your skills, I think it shouldn’t be difficult!”
Kongming felt a chill run down his spine, but his face remained calm and composed; he merely gave a slight bow…