Chapter 231: Monster! Where to Run
Qin Bei carefully observed the person in front of him.
This person didn’t look like anything special.
His soul power wasn’t very strong.
In fact, he didn’t even measure up to the soul entity that brought Qin Bei in.
If this person hadn’t appeared in the main hall and his attire didn’t hint at an extraordinary identity,
Qin Bei would have genuinely doubted if this was the real Demon Lord.
After all, he seemed quite weak.
“Greetings, senior.”
Although this person’s soul power seemed lacking, Qin Bei still showed great respect.
After all, the person in front of him was the one who would provide him with the soul bead.
That was a soul bead imbued with soul power, a valuable treasure for him.
So, being courteous was quite necessary.
“Mm~ Your cultivation might not be high, but your soul power isn’t weak; there must be some opportunity at play.”
Qin Zhengmo looked at Qin Bei and nodded.
Upon hearing this, Qin Bei seized the moment to say, “This junior came seeking a soul bead. I heard that your soul beads here are quite different and bring many benefits.”
“Heh~”
Qin Zhengmo smiled at Qin Bei.
“You’re quite direct. You don’t even bother to introduce yourself? You just want to take the soul bead? Life isn’t that easy, you know?”
Qin Zhengmo teased.
“Oh~ This junior is Qin Bei, the 108th prince.”
“Oh? I didn’t expect the first one to arrive would be a prince.”
Qin Zhengmo’s gaze towards Qin Bei obviously shifted.
But Qin Bei didn’t notice, instead asking, “Senior, can you hand over the soul bead now? I’m really fond of that thing.”
Qin Zhengmo: ???
This…
Is this person really here for the soul bead?
Are you certain he’s not here just to claim it?
In such a short time, he’s already requested the soul bead twice.
But direct people like this are somewhat refreshing.
“Okay, you want the soul bead, I will give it to you, but it can’t be free, right? You must help me with something in return.”
Qin Zhengmo said with a smile while looking at Qin Bei.
“As long as it’s within my abilities, I will definitely do it for you!”
Qin Bei understood the rules of reciprocity.
If the other party provided him with a soul bead, it was only fair for him to do something in return.
As long as what he received outweighed what he gave, everything was good.
“Alright, then follow me.”
Qin Zhengmo didn’t say much more and started leading the way.
After navigating around the great hall, Qin Bei followed Qin Zhengmo into a room.
As soon as he entered, Qin Bei froze.
He saw a coffin.
Right there, presented within the room.
“What is this?”
Qin Bei looked at Qin Zhengmo and asked.
“A coffin, is there a problem?”
Qin Zhengmo replied casually.
Qin Bei: …
Of course, he had seen coffins before, but this one was something else entirely.
There were many formations on the coffin that Qin Bei couldn’t comprehend at all.
It seemed to be sealing something inside.
“What’s inside?”
Qin Bei curiously asked.
“You don’t need to know that. What you have to do is send your soul power into here, and then naturally, I’ll give you the soul beads you desire.”
Qin Zhengmo pointed at a formation not far from the coffin.
“Again? After all this, I still have to sacrifice soul power for a soul bead.”
“Don’t be so moody, you just need to part with a tiny bit of soul power. It won’t harm you in the least.”
Seeing Qin Bei’s stingy expression, Qin Zhengmo couldn’t help but chuckle.
“Oh~ Then this deal is on.”
Qin Bei nodded in agreement.
He wasn’t against sacrificing a little soul power.
As long as the opportunities gained in the end deserved the efforts put in, that was perfectly fine.
Standing before the formation, Qin Bei sent a tiny strand of soul power into it.
Qin Zhengmo observed intently from the side.
He awaited the outcome.
As Qin Bei’s soul power passed through the formation, he completely lost control over that strand of power.
Even his awareness became increasingly blurry.
Qin Bei only vaguely felt that this tiny bit of soul power made its way into the coffin beside him.
In his foggy perception, Qin Bei noticed that within the coffin, there was another soul body.
Exactly the same as Qin Zhengmo beside him!
In an instant, a sense of unease crept into Qin Bei.
Why was there an identical soul body?
Which one of them was the real deal?
This question flashed through Qin Bei’s mind.
When he turned back to look at Qin Zhengmo, he found the latter’s expression marked with disappointment.
It seemed he had been expecting something, but the outcome hadn’t met his desires.
‘Still not enough.’
Qin Zhengmo sighed internally.
He was waiting for someone who could truly assist him.
Clearly, the Qin Bei in front of him wasn’t that person.
“Sacrificing such a minuscule amount of soul power? I can tell—you’re definitely the biological offspring of Wuhen!”
Qin Zhengmo retorted.
“So stingy!”
Still unable to find someone who could render help, Qin Zhengmo felt quite frustrated.
Thus, he expressed his discontent towards Qin Bei’s miserly behavior.
The ‘Wuhen’ he mentioned was none other than the current Summer Emperor.
Upon hearing this in the palace, the Summer Emperor looked around at those below and then awkwardly cleared his throat.
…
“Don’t you dare defame your father. He’s got quite the small heart; if he found out, he’d throw you straight out of the royal tomb, and your remaining little trace of soul wouldn’t survive.”
Once Qin Bei retracted his soul power, he turned to Qin Zhengmo and said.
“Besides, there is a hierarchy you should respect. Even if you’re an ancestor, my father is a direct descendant of the royal family, not to mention he’s an emperor. Calling him directly by his name is quite disrespectful.”
Qin Bei stated earnestly while looking at Qin Zhengmo.
The ranks within the royal family were quite clear.
Even for ancestors, when the collateral lines encountered descendants from the main line, respectful behavior was expected, even if no formal greetings were made.
And though Qin Zhengmo before him was also of noble lineage, conversing a few words with Qin Bei was acceptable; the Summer Emperor was of a different status.
Even the descendants of direct bloodlines had to perform the rites of a vassal.
Otherwise, it could be seen as severe disrespect.
“Come on, could it really be possible? How could he find out in this royal tomb?”
Qin Zhengmo questioned with a feigned shudder.
Of course, he understood this principle.
However, he was also a former emperor of Great Xia. Even when he encounters the Summer Emperor, respect must be accorded.
“I could report you, and then wouldn’t my father find out?”
Qin Bei said with a smile.
Qin Zhengmo: ???
“Don’t be scared! I’m just out for some coin. How about this: If you give me two more soul beads, I’ll keep your disrespectful remarks under wraps, yeah?”
Qin Bei stretched out his hand, portraying a look that promised to remain mute as long as Qin Zhengmo met his demands.
Qin Zhengmo: …
“Are today’s princes this shameless?”
“No extra soul beads available; only one. You can take it or leave it. If you want to report me, feel free!”
Qin Zhengmo tossed a soul bead over, clearly irritated.
And just at that moment, Qin Bei’s pupils transformed.
His double pupils emerged.
He fixed a fierce gaze on Qin Zhengmo.
“Monster! Where are you running!”
SWOOSH!
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