Chapter 159: The Scam (2)

Chapter 159: The Scam (2)

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There were a few hurdles that Ja Sun had to measure and overcome before he could successfully pull the scam. Redstar had provided more than enough, for a reason yet unknown. But this allowed Ja Sun to push for more. A scam's true value lies in the net profit itself which can be increased by lowering the value of goods offered and increasing the quality and quantity of the goods obtained. The information from Redstar was already being considered part of the mission since it has a monetary value.

But for a Spirit Bone, Ja Sun wanted a similar 'item' in return. The information provided to him had no manner of verification which did lower its value but Redstar did not know that his clone was in return making a deal with Ja Sun's clone instead of the real one. The total value on the clone was only worth a few hundred gold coins so even if the clone is destroyed, Ja Sun wouldn't lose much.

Redstar has shown the ability to contact the outside world and use his spirit skills within the Slaughter City, something Ja Sun's clone lacked. He could use spirit energy but not spirit rings or spirit bones. Even the mental energy was greatly suppressed. This was also shown by Redstar's blood vortex ability that helps him smuggle spirit masters in and out of the city. But this also gave Ja Sun the hope to find the weakness of the city. If there is one weakness, then there is no reason to think that there cannot be another.

But the greatest hurdle lied in the fact that even to provide the counterfeit, Ja Sun had no way of contacting his clone physically.

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"A 100000-year-old Spirit Bone?" Redstar frowned.

"Torso bone is simply the most valuable part of the set. Information left unverified is good as useless. The chances of me surviving the situation aren't too great, too. I want something substantial in return. Since I cannot use the spirit bones inside the Slaughter City, I want you to provide these items to Ah Yin instead."

"At the moment, I don't have any spirit bones in 'stock.' Or to be precise, I don't stock spirit bones. Individuals who tend to find the spirit bones with affinity to one's martial soul are rare as it doesn't matter to others largely."

"Two Spirit Bones belonging to feline species above 90000-years in cultivation or a single 100000-year-old Spirit Bone of any kind. If it is useful, I will make the transaction."

"How will you make contact with your lover?" Redstar questioned.

"You said it yourself. We're lovers so naturally our love transcends any restriction in the continent. Why are you interested in my methods for? You want the spirit bone, so do I. I need spirit bones of these qualities if you want Ground Devil's spirit bone."

Redstar pursed his lips and fell into a deep thought. Spirit Bones are rare. And even being the leader of one of the strongest unorthodox factions of the continent didn't bring him the privilege to bring out spirit bones.

"Your real self can just go and kill a 100000-year-old beast and bring me the spirit bone. Or, we can step out and I will summon a spirit beast for you strong enough. You do know a little about my second martial soul, yes?"

"I feel giddy every time I see Qian Xunji's ruined face so yes, I do know and have admired your work," Redstar smiled, "But that would increase the value of my spirit bone. You're trading a spirit bone already hunted in return for making me hunt a spirit bone. It is different from the base level."

"Price is relative. The transaction began from your need to notify Bibi Dong about certain matters. As you said, you don't have enough time within the Slaughter City, and staying within the city as an illegal immigrant is far beneficial because it keeps me from the watchful eyes of the ruler of this location. Me stepping out will ruin this benefit in itself so I am sacrificing quite a bit.

Not only that, informing Bibi Dong of her past is the same as completely breaking off from the Spirit Hall. The price is fair."

"And I say it is not," Redstar smiled, "You can always enter the Slaughter City. In fact, entering the city based on your master's recommendation has its advantages, too. He knows about your identity for quite a while but remained quiet and instead imparted you with inheritances. And the chances of you surviving this location has nothing to do with your method of immigration.

However, I think it is fair that while Qian Daoliu may not give up on you just because you inform Bibi Dong of her heritage since Angel Douluo himself has had his doubts for a while, the Seraphim Douluo Qian Xunji will... well, destroy all faces and will be efficient and quick in finding you."

Redstar stroked his chin, "What are the spirit beasts you can summon?"

"Why don't I keep it as a surprise?" Ja Sun smiled, "At the beginning, you said that aside from Master and individuals at his level, there are no other matches for you. Even Supreme Pontiff mainly holds a reign on you and nothing more. So whomever I summon will surely be weaker than you."

Redstar smiled, "You flatter me, but it would be useless in the end. Effort spent will definitely be counted in the total cost of the spirit bone."

"What if we change the base? Instead of a 100000-year-old bone, tame a spirit beast of equal cultivation instead."

"What?"

"I mean any spirit beast. History states that there are spirit beasts without any combat potential. Bring me any Spirit Beast above the level of 100000 years."

"Pfft," Redstar chuckled, "A spirit beast represents a crimson spirit ring and a spirit bone of equal level. Its lack of combat potential does not mean that the spirit ring and bone gained will be similar, too."

"But I can bring you a child of the spirit beast who has reached that level of strength," Redstar proposed.

"And how will stay alive until the beast reaches its full potential?" Ja Sun shook his head.

He purposely led the negotiations to a stalemate to allow the real body to think of better ways to gain advantages. Anyway, the trade must be completed within 24 hours.

"Alright, I suppose I could give a bit of leeway. Let me see the list of spirit masters under your control and the spirit bones they have absorbed."

Redstar flipped his palm and materialized a bloody scroll. Tossing the scroll towards Ja Sun, Redstar patiently waited while he began to go through the list.

Giving Ah Yin a look, she snapped her fingers and took out a spirit bone piece by piece. Every single spirit bone was authentic.

8000-year-old Shadow Leopard's Right Leg bone.

8000-year-old Gentle Moray Left Leg Spirit Bone.

Two 6000-year-old Cyan Wolf Left Arm Bones.

Seeing them in person, Redstar's eyelids twitched. His clone had inquired about this in many forms but all answers boiled down to luck.

And finally.

Redstar looked eagerly at the dark golden vertebrae. Feeling its breath and quality even made Redstar's crimson eyes glow.

"Good," Redstar narrowed his eyes as he sent the four spirit bones towards the couple while Ah Yin and Ja Sun tossed a spirit bone each towards Redstar until the Golden 100000-year-old bone. Holding the Spirit Bone, Redstar felt weird for some reason. He glanced at Ja Sun, feeling ominous but again, he couldn't verify his emotions. Maybe it was the seal on him acting again, Redstar wondered but there was no denying the quality of the spirit bone.

"I will make sure to explain everything to Bibi Dong," Ja Sun spoke up.

"What do you mean?" Ah Yin inquired in a whisper as he shook his head.

"I do not know what you're talking about," Redstar chuckled dryly before storing the spirit bone and creating a bloody vortex, and entering the location.

The moment Redstar left, Ah Yin exhaled deeply and grew silent. She felt weak, too. So did Ja Sun. Their color instantly turned pale and their dry clothes were revealed to be completely drenched for some reason. Such a drastic change was a sudden one. The duo hurriedly left for the nearest thicket as Ja Sun... and Ja Sun began to cackle in excitement.

"We did it!" Ah Yin's voice grew masculine. Her blue locks were now dark and her fair skin, too, grew brown and tanned.

Removing the hood, Ja Sun revealed the only thing that couldn't be disguised. His eyes. Green-gold.

Redstar's reaction finally confirmed Ja Sun's speculation that his mental energy when enhanced by three realms was too drastic and unnerving. The Rank 97 Spirit Master could not fathom such an enhancement and was... scammed.

In fact, for unknown reasons, Redstar had been good to him but after hearing his story, Ja Sun dare not trust the man. To him, it was better to gain benefits and disappear.

Ja Sun finally looked at his clone. The duo had held each other's hand to connect their mental energy for god forbid should Ah Yin grow so caring in front of others.

"Redstar may try to turn on us against Qian Xunji. Infiltrate the Spirit City and keep an eye open. I will tackle Slaughter City till then."

The main and the clone formed plans. This time, Ja Sun did hand his clone the Sight of Immortal and made his way towards the Slaughter City.

Meanwhile, the clone began to travel towards the Spirit City.

In reality, the two of them were one and the same. It was because of the Death Astral Combatant inside the Clone. On the way, the clone killed a few spirit beasts and devoured their mental energy using Death Astral Combatant, a feat that the original body of Ja Sun cannot achieve due to the balance brought by the Life-Death Spirit Cauldron.

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Within a simple hut in a deserted location sat Redstar. Due to the operation of the Hint of Evil, he did not have a base of operation. He personally contacted the individuals carrying out the various missions.

With a relieved sigh, he sent his mental and spirit energy within his storage ring and his expression changed instantly.

Five spirit bones appeared in front of him.

Four of them still looked the same as he had taken but the last one... was a simple spine of a beast. Redstar's expression changed constantly as he continued to examine the spirit bone. Anger temporarily clouded his judgment as his spirit energy exploded out with a great intent of bloodlust. An image of a crimson bat with nine pairs of wings appeared behind him and his eyes turned entirely crimson.

Blinking, Redstar instantly snapped out of this state. Although angry and the gloomy expression on his face only deepening, the man disappeared and returned to the outskirts of the Slaughter City but there was no one else. Everyone was killed on the surface and Redstar instantly understood either Ja Sun had returned to the Spirit Hall or he entered Slaughter City.

'First... Ah Yin can turn into plants without my notice of her presence and now this...'

Redstar indeed had been good and informative to Ja Sun for a particular reason. But this act of treachery had instantly made Redstar reconsider his opinion on Ja Sun. In fact, he was now beginning to realize the thought behind Qian Xunji to hurt Ja Sun.

'But... Slaughter King is equally ravenous.' Redstar held a cold smile. There was a reason he could only keep such a small portion of strength inside the Slaughter City for all his affinity with blood.

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[Objective: Successfully Scam Redstar Douluo.

Mission Rank: S

Mission Rewards: Blood Egg

Time Limit: 24 Hours]

Surrounded by killers of the simplest kind, Ja Sun silently stared at the crimson egg with golden markings on its surface with a bleak expression.