"I dare not!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Junze quickly bowed and admitted his mistake: "Rest assured, my lord. I will do my utmost to serve you!"

Dugu Feng was only intimidating him. At this moment, if he continued to remain unrepentant, Dugu Feng might really kill him.

Moreover, Wang Junze had previously intentionally exposed a flaw, waiting for Dugu Feng to question him. Only this way could he make Dugu Feng believe that he was merely coveting an opportunity, not having any particular connection with Ji Liuyun.

This would also allow him to erase his motive for sheltering Peng Ru.

For Wang Junze, it was most important to steady Dugu Feng now, preventing her from suspecting him. As for being reprimanded a few times, it was nothing; not only did it do him no harm, it allowed Dugu Feng to be more at ease, so why not?

Dugu Feng was quite satisfied with Wang Junze's attitude, nodding slightly: "Alright, you may leave now!"

"Yes!"

Once out of the Netherworld Mansion, Wang Junze finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

Judging from the current situation, Dugu Feng's most urgent task now should be to use the Other Shore Flower to neutralize the side effects of the Blood Spirit Pill, and she might even use this opportunity to seek a breakthrough.

Of course, if Dugu Feng really manages to break through, it will be even harder to kill him.

However, that's something that cannot be helped.

In truth, Wang Junze had considered keeping the Other Shore Flower for himself and hiding in the Nether Sea, monopolizing it to prevent Dugu Feng's breakthrough. But by doing so, he would never be able to approach Dugu Feng again, and she might mobilize the entire Nether Sea to hunt him down!

This was fundamentally not worth it.

It was better to go with the flow, first using the Other Shore Flower to earn her trust and then look for another opportunity to act.

To say the least, from the recent probing, it was almost certain that Dugu Feng indeed had clues about Li Shang Sword Venerable and had made enough preparations. Once her cultivation breaks through, she will definitely act, and this was Wang Junze's best chance.

"Ah, Brother Ye, you really kept me waiting!"

As soon as Wang Junze stepped out of the Netherworld Mansion, the Master of All Things came up excitedly.

"Are you waiting for me or for the Other Shore Flower?"

With a light chuckle, Wang Junze couldn't help but jibe.

Selling him an Other Shore Flower was a promise Wang Junze had made earlier, and he naturally wouldn't break it now, since the Master of All Things was still of use to him.

He wasn't truly loyal to Dugu Feng, and he might get some useful information from the Master of All Things; this fellow was a true local tyrant.

"Did it work?"

Faced with Wang Junze's banter, the Master of All Things was not at all angry; on the contrary, he seemed extremely excited.

Although he had known early on that Wang Junze had acquired more than one Other Shore Flower, he hadn't felt assured until it was in his hands. But now, hearing Wang Junze's words, it was evident that the matter had been settled.

"Of course!"

Nodding, Wang Junze said proudly, "When have I, Mr. Ye, ever gone back on my word?"

Saying this, Wang Junze took out the last Other Shore Flower from his person and handed it to the Master of All Things: "I'm giving this to you, but... don't forget the benefits you promised me, Brother Wan!"

"Haha, rest assured, Brother Ye, I won't shortchange you!"

With a gleam of excitement in his eye, the Master of All Things carefully placed the Other Shore Flower into the jade box he carried with him, and then laughed heartily: "Let's go, I'll host a good drink for us!"

"Maybe later!"

Shaking his head, Wang Junze explained: "I just got back from the Nether Sea, and I'm quite exhausted. Let me rest first, and we'll arrange to meet later."

"Alright, alright!"

Having obtained the Other Shore Flower, the Master of All Things didn't care about these minor matters and readily agreed.

Back at the mansion, it wasn't long before Peng Ru and others returned as well. But now, Wang Junze didn't have the energy to deal with these matters, leaving everything to Peng Ru while he went straight to his room to rest.

He was truly a bit tired after everything.

Moreover, if his predictions were correct, it wouldn't be long before Pei Haoran, that little chubby guy, would come knocking, and there were many things he needed to rely on him to find out.

When Wang Junze woke up, it was already dusk.

As he had expected, Pei Haoran had come over that afternoon, but was stopped by Peng Ru, and was now waiting in the living room.

Besides him, Jiao Yang had also come to visit.

After experiencing the affairs of the Nether Sea, Jiao Yang no longer dared to underestimate Wang Junze and waited quietly in the living room for him to wake up.

"Brother Pei, Mr. Jiao Yang, I'm sorry to keep you waiting!"

After changing into fresh clothes, Wang Junze came to the front hall, smiling as he greeted them.

"No need for such courtesy, Brother Ye. This trip to the Nether Sea has truly put you in the limelight; people everywhere are talking about your feats now."

Laughing heartily, Jiao Yang complimented him.

Seeing their reaction, Wang Junze realized that Dugu Feng had likely scolded Jiao Yang as well, and part of his visit was to mend relations with Wang Junze.

"No one visits without a reason, Mr. Jiao Yang. Surely you're not just here to see me, are you? If there's something, please feel free to say it. Now that we're both working under Lord Gu Du, anything Mr. Ye can help with, I certainly won't refuse."

Jiao Yang was slightly taken aback, then laughed: "Brother Ye, since you are so straightforward, I won't beat around the bush... Do you still have any Other Shore Flowers? I'd like to buy one."

Bringing this up, Jiao Yang felt somewhat helpless. Had it not been for Wang Junze's interference, he would have gotten one of the Other Shore Flowers himself, and would not need to beg now.

"Unfortunately, I really don't have any left." Wang Junze shook his head and said: "To be honest with Mr. Jiao Yang, I originally only got three Other Shore Flowers, one was offered to Lord Dugu, one I used for cultivation, and the last one was given to the Master of All Things for him to sell on my behalf."

Upon hearing this, Jiao Yang couldn't help but show a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

But before he could speak, Wang Junze abruptly changed the subject, pointing at Pei Haoran with a light chuckle: "However, Brother Pei managed to get two, and he's right here now. Mr. Jiao Yang, why not ask him?"

After a pause, Wang Junze continued: "Brother Pei and I are as close as brothers. Under the same conditions, I believe he would give me some face and agree."

"Haha, since Brother Ye has vouched for you, I naturally won't refuse. But... business is business, Mr. Jiao Yang, what can you offer me? And let's just say Spirit Stones aren't necessary."

Pei Haoran replied cheerfully but didn't hold back, setting a high bar from the get-go.

If Jiao Yang wanted the Other Shore Flower, it wouldn't be cheap. After all, the nine Other Shore Flowers were distributed, and now it's a seller's market. Buying with Spirit Stones alone was impossible; it had to be exchanged with other treasures.

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