Chapter 1319: Bait
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Ten thousand battle merits were sufficient to be promoted to become a Demon-Killing Battle General. Before Commander He had left, he had asked He Wei to tell Jiang Yi that if Jiang Yi could be promoted to a Demon-Killing Battle General in a short period, Commander He would do his best to bring Jiang Yi to the Blue Lion City to look for Jiang Xiaonu. He would also bring Jiang Yi under his wing. Hence, Luo Qingyan’s offer was very enticing to Jiang Yi.
Luo Qingyan’s ten thousand battle merits could only be given through missions undertaken by the Demon-Killing Pavilion. To be able to order a ten-thousand-battle-merit mission, she needed to spend an astronomical amount of divine roots. That meant that this mission was extremely dangerous; it could be life-threatening. What Jiang Yi could not understand was… his current abilities were so weak; what use could he be to Luo Qingyan? Once Jiang Yi left the Divine Eagle Tribe, he would instantly be killed. Could it be that the mission was within the tribe?
Jiang Yi’s mind worked furiously as he asked, expressionlessly, “Lady Luo, I am very weak at the moment; I am afraid that I will let you down. You are of such high stature; if you want anything done, you can just ask and there would be many who would happily a.s.sist. I cannot think of any reason why you are looking for me for this.”
“Because only you can do this!”
Luo Qingyan said without mincing her words, “I need you to head out of the tribe. Once you are outside, then Luo Ting will pursue you to kill you. Then, I will be able to set my trap and kill him instead. He had let out word within the Divine Eagle City that he has to kill you personally; only you can help me with this task.”
So that’s how it is!
Jiang Yi finally understood. He was to become bait. Indeed, this was also something only he could do. No wonder Luo Qingyan had gone to such lengths and had personally gone to look for him in the black market. Jiang Yi asked curiously, “Luo Ting is Luo Huan’s brother? Why do you want to kill both of them? En… if Luo Qingyan does not wish to divulge, please take it as if I didn’t ask.”
Luo Qingyan’s eyes revealed a sliver of hatred. She closed her eyes and said bitterly, “Luo Ting is Luo Huan’s biological brother. As for why I want to kill them, it is because they had… almost sullied me. As they have the backing of the Battle G.o.d Pavilion Luo Clan Head Luo Fu, I cannot kill them openly. I can only take action in the shadows. You should have an understanding of Luo Huan’s character, right? Luo Ting is ten times worse than him.”
“I see…”
Jiang Yi nodded. This matter was very clear. Luo Fu was the Battle G.o.d Pavilion Lord; even Luo Qingyan’s father couldn’t do anything to the Battle G.o.d Pavilion Luo Clan. Hence, Luo Qingyan could not act openly and also could not leave any traces that would lead back to her clan. She could only rely on herself to exact revenge. Jiang Yi knew Luo Huan’s type very well. If Luo Ting was ten times worse, Jiang Yi didn’t mind him dead at all.
Jiang Yi paused for a while, raised his head and looked at Luo Qingyan’s beautiful face and said, “Lady Luo, you are so trusting of me? Are you not afraid I would leak information about this?”
“You won’t!”
Luo Qingyan looked at Jiang Yi very earnestly. She said, “You are a righteous man; a man just like my father. My judgment is not wrong.”
To be trusted so much by such a beautiful woman, any man would feel slightly light and happy. A huge sense of pride welled up in Jiang Yi; he almost agreed immediately. A scholar was ready to die for his bosom friends. Men were all rash creatures; they wouldn’t mind getting all riled up for a beautiful woman as well.
If this woman isn’t of pure heart and mind and knows how to read people, she is definitely another Ji Tingyu and is an excellent actress! Jiang Yi calmed down quickly as he still had his suspicions.
However, regardless of whether Luo Qingyan was like Ji Tingyu or not, Jiang Yi could not bother about so much anymore. He asked in a low voice, “Lady Luo, my abilities are too weak. I will be killed immediately once I leave the tribe. If that happened, Luo Ting would not be able to walk into your trap either. I want to find out more about your plan so I can better coordinate with you. Also… I will be honest. If I will definitely perish this time, no number of battle merits or divine roots would be of use to me.”
“You are very smart.”
Luo Qingyan smiled as she looked at Jiang Yi admiringly. “Since I have already laid the trap, I will naturally not cause you to perish; I am also very sure that Luo Ting will eat his just desserts. You should have a very special mystical ability that can change your appearance, right?
“However, your soul spirit is too weak; any G.o.d Generals with even a slightly stronger soul spirit would be able to see through your disguise. I have a bottle of Rootless Water that can temporarily increase your soul spirit to be as strong as a peak-stage G.o.d General’s. Besides G.o.d Kings with strong soul spirits, no one else would be able to see through your mystical ability.
“I also have a bottle of China Root Elixir that can elevate your physical body to that of a peak-stage G.o.d General’s as well; your speed will be extremely fast. With these two things, your chances of survival will be very high. Of course… I cannot guarantee that you would definitely live; everything depends on your luck!
“As for the plan, it is very simple. You only need to lure Luo Ting to the Demon Fire Mountain to the south. Oh, yes, you have been in that vicinity before. It is just fifty-thousand kilometers northeast of the Jiyang Tribe. I will also give you a map of the place. There is demon fire within the Demon Fire Mountain. Hence, the mountain has nurtured some fire-element Primitive-Grade Chaos Beasts.
“I have received some intel recently that one of these Primitive-Grade Chaos Beasts had evolved into an Ancient-Grade Chaos Beast. Luo Ting would definitely die if he went there. As for your safety, rest a.s.sured that I will have men waiting nearby. Once you lure Luo Ting there, my men will meet up with you and smuggle you back into the tribe.
Luo Qingyan did not hold anything back. She explained the entire plan to Jiang Yi. She was probably out of options as well. After all, if she did not tell Jiang Yi the plan and if Jiang Yi refused to cooperate, the trap would be for naught. Luo Ting would definitely be bringing along his guards. If Luo Ting did not enter the Demon Fire Mountain and did not meet that Ancient-Grade Chaos Beast, there was no way he would die.
Using others to do the dirty work!
This plan was very well-thought-out. Even if the Battle G.o.d Pavilion Luo Clan investigated this matter, there was no way there would be any trace back to Luo Qingyan. Even if Luo Fu guessed that Luo Qingyan was the mastermind as no one from the Earth Emanations Pavilion Luo Clan had personally attacked Luo Ting, there was no evidence; Luo Fu couldn’t do anything as well. The two clans would not confront each other head-on so easily.
Furthermore, this plan had also considered Jiang Yi, including a way for him to avoid being killed while leading a group of people to the Demon Fire Mountain and then arranging for him to be sent back to the Divine Eagle Tribe thereafter. On the surface, this plan seemed flawless. If it was someone else, that person would definitely be excited to execute this.
If this plan was conceived by Luo Qingyan, then she is a very terrifying person. Her ability to scheme is no weaker than Ji Tingyu’s!
Jiang Yi silently sighed. He lowered his head in thought for a few minutes and suddenly raised his head to look at Luo Qingyan’s exquisite eyes. Suddenly, Jiang Yi’s mouth curved into an odd shape, and he revealed a nefariously charming smile.
Jiang Yi had used his Devil’s Smile. Luo Qingyan was indeed taken aback and lost herself momentarily. Jiang Yi took the opportunity and immediately asked in a sensual voice, “Lady Luo, you would not kick me to the curb when I’ve outlived my usefulness, would you?”
Luo Qingyan’s eyes flashed as she recovered herself in a moment. Her eyes gleamed as her chest rose slightly; she did not know how to answer. Jiang Yi’s smile broadened, and his laughter grew louder. It finally became slightly maniacal. Without waiting for Luo Qingyan’s reply, he laughed and said, “Alright, I was just joking with Lady Luo. I believe in your character. I would like you to believe in me as well. I will definitely execute this plan beautifully. As long as you give me those two bottles of pills, there will be no problems. I guarantee that Luo Ting will die!”
Luo Qingyan’s struggle and hesitation had made Jiang Yi realize that this was a dead situation.
Jiang Yi was destined to die, and there should be no one coming to link up with him in Demon Fire Mountain. Even if there was, that person would probably kill him to make sure there were no loose ends. Jiang Yi could not be allowed to live. If by any chance that he landed in the Battle G.o.d Pavilion Luo Clan’s hands, that would be iron-clad proof.
Even so!
Jiang Yi still wanted to bet on himself. Ten thousand battle merits was too big a temptation. Furthermore, this seemingly death situation actually was a chance for him. The Chaos Beasts in Demon Fire Mountain were fire-element creatures; Jiang Yi had no fear of fire at all!
Luo Qingyan stood up as she revealed her stunning smile just like a blooming peony flower. She said very sincerely, “Qingyan will wait here for Young Master’s success and safe return.”