Chapter 1045: Both Sides Calculating

ide, his brows furrowed, and he was about to push Lu Xiaoteng aside.>"This is Moon-Gazing City, and even the Lingxiao Palace recruits disciples here. Could it be that you're going to make a move here...If the Spirit Marrow Crystal Jade has already been taken by someone else, and now fighting this Niu Qin turns out to be a useless effort, wouldn't that be a huge blunder

From the conversation between Niu Qin and the Eight-legged Demon Ox Beast, Lu Xia Tian could roughly guess that within this mysterious secret realm, besides the Zhao clan who claimed to inherit through illusionary arts, there was also a tribe of Demon Oxes. The fact that Niu Qin could obtain the Xiao Xunniu Demon Seal from the Demon Ox tribe showed that his strength and status were even above the Eight-legged Demon Ox Beast.

Lu Xia Tian had some acquaintanceship with the Eight-Legged Demon Ox Beast, but he didn't owe it anything. Although he wouldn't go out of his way to harm it, the Eight-Legged Demon Ox Beast also hadn't mentioned anything about its clan affairs to him. Naturally, he wouldn't meddle in such internal clan disputes for no reason.

And all he desired was the Linghui Crystal Jade. For the Golden Horned Demon Ox Niu Qin, the Eight-Footed Demon Bull Beast, or any other cultivator at the early Nascent Soul stage, the Hao Yuan Key Grass was undoubtedly more important than the Linghui Crystal Jade. But for Lu Xia Tian, having the materials needed to refine the Broken Realm Pill, the Hao Yuan Key Grass was insignificant. Only the Linghui Crystal Jade was a must-have.

Therefore, even if this Niu Qin is using a stalling tactic, once the two sides fight, he will have obtained the Ling Shui Crystal Jade. As for the Hao Yuan Key Grass, he will do his best to help the Eight-Footed Demon Ox Beast. If he can help the Eight-Footed Demon Ox Beast obtain it naturally, that would be best. If something unexpected happens, it is also beyond his control.

The Eight-Footed Demon Bull was somewhat righteous, but there was clearly something he was hiding. Naturally, Lu Xia Tian couldn't truly open his heart and be completely honest. He could only strive to be sincere in his own way. This Niu Qin was incredibly powerful. Among creatures of the same rank, both demon beasts and humans, he was the strongest Lu Xia Tian had ever encountered. In this dangerous place, unless absolutely necessary, Lu Xia Tian wouldn't want to waste his mana even though he had many pills for replenishing it.

Xiao Xun's Niuman Yin is indeed incredibly powerful. One wonders if this magic ox seal possesses other magical abilities. Not only myself, but even the eight-legged demon bull beast likely knows little more than hearsay about this seal and has never truly experienced its power.

Lu Xia Tian didn't have a guaranteed victory at the moment. Before seeing the Ling Shui Crystal Jade, it was naturally most important to maintain his strength.

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"Well, even when idle, I wouldn't want to make a formidable enemy." Niu Qin gave Lu Xia Tian a deep look. Lu Xia Tian feared that his Xiao Xun Ni Mo Yin might be broken by other magical powers, and that the Ni Mo Yin didn't require much mana. He also feared Lu Xia Tian's extremely sharp spiritual fire.

With a wave of his hand, Niu Qin disappeared into the sky with the Yin Corpse Child, the alluring woman, and the yellow-haired old man.

"What a powerful ox demon, Big Bro Ox. This is your arch-nemesis, I'm afraid things are going to get tough for you from now on."

Luo Qian watched the other party disappear and said worriedly for the eight-legged demon ox beast. Although he didn't fight Niu Qin personally, being able to force Lu Xiaitian's sword formation and the eight-legged demon ox beast to be defeated together was something that even those mid-stage ghost kings hadn't achieved.

“This person is indeed my arch-enemy in the clan. I didn't expect that after many years, he has broken through again, and even obtained the Xiao Xun Niu Mo Seal of our clan. If it weren't for Brother Lu here this time, I would have been in a real predicament.”

The Eight-Footed Demon Ox, Niu Kun, also wore a very grim expression.

“Brother Niu, there’s no need to worry too much. If we don’t go back, so be it. Following Brother Lu, the other party wouldn’t dare to come looking for trouble.” Lian Yue secretly rejoiced that he hadn't acted rashly earlier, otherwise, there would be no possibility of reconciliation between the two sides now.

“You don't know anything. Even if Niu Qin is powerful, one day I will defeat him and return triumphantly. How could I be a coward like a turtle hiding its head” The Eight-Legged Demon Bull Beast glared at Lian Yue with disdain.

Lian Yue smiled faintly and didn't say anything more.

“The enemy is strong, so we need to find a way to improve our strength. Just now, I was caught off guard by Niu Qin, but now I’ve driven him away. Brother Niu, you continue to lead us in searching for the spiritual herbs.” Lu Xia Tian urged. Now that Niu Qin and his group also wanted to obtain the Hao Yuan Key Grass, things could change at any moment. Lu Xia Tian didn't want any more complications.

When Lu Xiaitian urged them like this, everyone else started to feel that there was something unusual going on. Lian Yue glanced at several people and found Qiao Lan frowning slightly, probably unaware of the inside story.

“That's also an opportunity that can be utilized,” Lian Yue thought to himself, but soon he dismissed the idea. Cultivators value strength above all else. Even if others realized that Lu Xiaoteng might have some private dealings with the eight-legged demon bull beast, under the current circumstances, who would challenge Lu Xiaoteng's authority within the team Moreover, Lu Xiaoteng wasn’t alone.

Lu Xiaitian also secretly observed the expressions of several people. Luo Qian remained unchanged, unaffected by external factors. It was normal for Qiao Lan to have some displeasure in her heart after all, since they were teammates and she clearly had something hidden from them at this time. He would find a way to make amends later, as for Lian Yue, keeping him for now was still useful. If he harbored any ill intentions, he would eliminate him later.

"Let's go!" Having witnessed Niu Qin's immense power, the eight-legged demon bull beast was even more eager to enhance its own strength. Upon hearing Lu Xiaoteng's urging, it immediately led its troops northwest.

After walking with the crowd, Lu Xia Tian deliberately stayed at the back of the group and set up the intact Qiantian Yu Mu.

After entering the ancient Yue Cave, everyone rushed for nearly half an hour. Lu Xiaotian sensed something, and a few flashes of killing intent appeared on his face.

"Lu Senior Brother, what's wrong" Luo Qian secretly sent a voice transmission to Lu Xia Tian.

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"That Niu Qin really caught up. Seems like he's still not giving up." Lu Xiaitian said coldly, "This trip may have the legendary Hao Yuan key grass and Ling Sui Crystal Jade. If we open it again with these people, and I get held back by Niu Qin, you do your best to grab the Ling Sui Crystal Jade for me. As for the Hao Yuan key grass, I'll find a way to get it later."

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"Good!" Luo Qian responded briefly, without a word of unnecessary chatter.

“A nascent soul cultivator would actually use such a petty trick,” Niu Qin waved his hand, and a sharp gust of ice wind swept across the dense grass in the distance. The once lush green grass instantly resembled a snow country, covered in a frigid chill. A Dry Sky Fish's eye hidden within the grass was encased in ice crystals, then with a deafening boom, exploded into countless fragments.

"Brother Niu, have we been discovered It seems that the silver-haired youth expected this. Could it be a trick for us to follow him rashly" The yellow-haired old man asked the golden-horned ox, Niu Qin.

"What kind of scheme could there be In such a short time, the other party couldn't possibly set up any traps, could they" Niu Qin sneered.

"If that's the case, why didn't you fight them just now" The Corpse Child asked in confusion.

"I acted too hastily before. After all, it's been many years since that Niu Kun entered this place. It's unknown if any other monsters got to the spirit creature first. What if that's the case Even if we kill these people, it would be a waste of effort. Do you think that silver-haired cultivator at the front didn't consider this" Niu Qin looked gloomily in the direction where the few people had left.

“Indeed, that boy must have anticipated our return. That's why he set up this surveillance scheme on the way back. It's not very useful, but it can at least give us a heads-up. This boy is cunning indeed.” The alluring woman said with admiration.

Never mind him so much, just follow him first and see the situation before making any decisions.

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