Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Iron Armor General

The air was thick with the gamey reek of large beasts, mixed with the stench of rotting flesh and blood. The smell was overpowering.

Yang Jing forced himself to endure it, but the pampered Si Yuan beside him simply cast a Clear Wind Spell to blow the surrounding stench away.

Just then, a thunderous voice boomed.

“You cur! Are you disgusted by my scent!?”

A giant white ape, a full ten feet tall, was crouched on a stone throne, one foot propped on its armrest.

Its white fur was immaculate, but its face was a stark blue, and its eyes were a majestic gold. It was currently holding a human heart, which it tossed into its mouth and chewed on like a piece of fruit.

Blood dripped from the corners of its mouth.

More than twenty other Demons were gathered in the cave, most of them White Ape Little Demons at the Qi Cultivation Stage.

One of the remaining two was a Dog Demon, also about ten feet long, currently gnawing on a human leg and crunching the bone. The other was a Turtle Demon whose shell was the size of a large feasting table. Its head was thrust deep inside a corpse’s torso, devouring the soft internal organs.

The remaining White Ape Little Demons acted like butchers, hanging captured cultivators and mortals from iron hooks. They would cut down the bodies as needed, serving the three Great Demons as they ate.

Some of the captives were still alive, but they were on the verge of death, their breaths shallow and faint.

Yang Jing’s pupils contracted. Though its fur was yellow, a far cry from Iron Head’s, the Dog Demon was also a Mingyi Dog—and one that had cultivated Demon Techniques to reach the Foundation Establishment Stage.

After its angry roar, the White Ape Great Demon leaped through the air, landing in front of Si Yuan. It shot out its arm and threw a punch straight for his head.

Si Yuan hastily summoned an Iron Order, which projected a Defensive Spirit Light to block the terrifyingly powerful punch.

BOOM!

With an explosive crash, the Defensive Spirit Light wavered violently.

At present, the Six Great Sects had the upper hand against the Demon Country, having already seized territory in the Chen Kingdom. Although Si Yuan conducted business with Demons, trading Spirit Pills for the Profound Carp Association, he secretly despised them.

Humiliated and enraged, he summoned a Feather Fan crafted from the feathers of a Demon Bird, preparing to fight the White Ape Great Demon.

The Turtle Demon hastily transformed into his human form: a kind-faced old man with white hair and a youthful complexion.

“Iron Armor General, calm your anger! The Sovereign’s business is what’s important. This is a crucial task from the Demon Court—you mustn’t act on a whim!”

“Hmph!”

The White Ape Great Demon withdrew his hand. He walked over to one of the hanging cultivators and, ignoring the man’s pleading expression, plunged a hand through his chest. He ripped out the heart and devoured it like a piece of fruit.

Gushing blood stained his white fur red.

Si Yuan gave a cold snort and put his Magical Artifact away.

Yang Jing secretly checked the Iron Armor General’s stat panel.

[Name]: Golden-eyed White Ape

[Species Level]: Rare

[Power]: Great Demon

[Talent]: Mountain-Carrying Power (Rare), High-level True Demon Body (Rare), Water Manipulation Power (Rare)

[Cultivation Technique]: White Ape Water Control Scripture

[Skill]: Sea Covering Stick Skill, Celestial Demon Thirty-Six Water Techniques

[Affinity]: 20

Seeing the 20 Affinity confirmed Yang Jing’s suspicion: this Golden-eyed White Ape wasn’t as manic and reckless as he appeared. He was clearly putting on an act to establish his dominance.

The Turtle Demon spoke, his face all smiles:

“My name is Xuan Xiang. Please forgive our rashness, fellow Daoist Si Yuan. The Iron Armor General is the eldest son of the Sovereign of the White Ape Kingdom. The Sovereign has doted on him since he was young, so he can be rather arrogant. He only offended you in a fit of pique. I hope you won’t take it to heart.”

His words deliberately highlighted the Iron Armor General’s identity.

The Demon People of the White Ape Kingdom were mostly apes, for whom Transformation was far easier than for other Demons. This made them a crucial link in the Profound Carp Association’s Spirit Pill trade with the Demon Country.

After the Spirit Pills were transported past the Six Passes Defense Line, they were typically routed through the White Ape Kingdom for distribution before being sent on to other Demon Countries.

If they antagonized the White Ape Kingdom, the Profound Carp Association’s entire business would suffer.

Realizing this, Si Yuan had no choice but to cup his hands and bow to the Iron Armor General in apology.

The Turtle Demon stroked his beard smugly:

“We have come this time to ask for the Profound Carp Association’s help in investigating the Wu Family. We need to know what they’ve been up to since they moved to Huangyuan Marketplace, and whether any of their members managed to escape the manhunt. If you have a way to contact the imprisoned members of the Wu Family, that would be even better.”

With a flick of his sleeve, Si Yuan sent a swirl of Magical Power to push Yang Jing forward. He had already planned to put Yang Jing in charge of this matter, and after witnessing the White Ape’s brutish behavior, he felt all the more justified in his decision.

’It would be even better if this so-called Iron Armor General ripped out Wang Tong’s heart.’

“This is Wang Tong, the man in charge of San Yuanli for the Profound Carp Association. He’s had dealings with the Wu Family before. He will represent our association in this cooperation. Tell him whatever you need.”

After speaking, Si Yuan’s mocking gaze fell upon Yang Jing.

The Iron Armor General flew into another rage.

“Is your Profound Carp Association toying with me?! You send some Qi Cultivation Stage trash to fob me off?”

He stomped over to Yang Jing, his tower-like frame blocking the light in the cave and casting Yang Jing completely in shadow.

Just as the Iron Armor General was about to lift Yang Jing up, he saw Yang Jing respectfully retrieve a White Jade Box from his Storage Bag and offer it up with both hands.

“Iron Armor General, this is a small gift I prepared.”

“What’s this? Haha, are you trying to bribe me, you cur?”

He took the Jade Box with a humorless smirk, but the next moment, the ferocious look on his face vanished. Inside the Jade Box, nestled in silk brocade, lay a Lower Grade Profound Essence Pill.

GULP. The Iron Armor General swallowed hard. For a Foundation Establishment Great Demon like him, a Profound Essence Pill was far more valuable than a Transformation Pill.

[Affinity: 36]

Even though he was the son of the Sovereign of the White Ape Kingdom, it wasn’t easy for him to obtain a Profound Essence Pill.

The bloodline of the Golden-eyed White Ape had been passed down for ten thousand years, and its ordinary branches had long since degenerated into common white apes. Even within the Royal Family, fifty percent of the infants in each generation were born as ordinary white apes.

The increase in Power from consuming this Profound Essence Pill was a minor benefit; more importantly, it would increase the chances of his offspring being born as a Golden-eyed White Ape by at least five percent.

“Good! Excellent! You’re Wang Tong, correct? I could tell at a glance you are a man of great talent. With this matter in your hands, I have nothing to worry about.”

The Iron Armor General hastily put the Jade Box away, already planning to find an opportunity to consume the Profound Essence Pill.

The Turtle Demon and the Dog Demon looked on with undisguised envy. If it was nigh-impossible for the Iron Armor General to obtain a Profound Essence Pill, it was even more so for underlings like them.

“There is something for you two Great Demons as well, of course.”

As he spoke, he presented a Jade Box to each of them. The two Demons opened the boxes, their expressions falling in disappointment. Inside were not Profound Essence Pills, but six Bone Marrow Transformation Pills.

Ordinarily, receiving six Bone Marrow Transformation Pills for free would have made them overjoyed. But seeing that the Iron Armor General had received a Profound Essence Pill, they couldn’t help but feel a little jealous.

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