Above Destiny

Chapter 408 Questions
There was a long, dead silence.

At this moment, even if Ji Jue had eaten and seen it before, he couldn't help but be stunned and couldn't believe it.

The pure essence of life, the essence of the vortex extracted from the embryo!

Each bottle contains about 30 milliliters of alchemical material, and 16 bottles contain more than 500 milliliters...

With so many liquefied lives, in the hands of craftsmen skilled in life science, at least more than ten life-extending potions with no side effects can be produced. The number that each one can be sold for at the auction is enough to make people dizzy.

All healing and recovery medicines, if added in small amounts, can produce incredible qualitative changes, enhancing the effects to an unimaginable degree.

And if used in a blood sacrifice, even just one drop would be enough to give spirituality to the most ordinary creature.

Among the secret teachings of the Ye family, there is also the secret ritual of "Sword Washing" which can be used with relevant materials to purify evil intentions and resentment. If all of it can be used to make Pan Ying, it can save Ji Jue five or six years of hard work! Such an exaggerated progress is probably something that ordinary craftsmen will never be able to achieve in their entire lives...

It can be said that it has endless uses.

So, why can’t such a good thing be bought on the market?

Then we have to ask what the Taiyi Ring’s Extermination Team is doing!

Hundreds of years ago, the Guild had completely banned the production of liquefied life. The prototype of the Excommunication Team, which terrified many craftsmen, was created to extinguish its production.

At this moment, even if there is only one liquefied life in the box, I am afraid that the number of embryos consumed may be close to hundreds!
"This is really a great gift."

Ji Jue sighed softly, and after taking a look, he lowered his eyes and tapped the table with his fingers.

for a long time.

Tu Sihai smiled from beginning to end, full of sincerity and expectation.

Until he finally sighed: "Is such a heavy gift too hot to handle?"

"Please rest assured, the way we came here is absolutely clean."

Tu Sihai took out a letter of authorization with an official seal from his pocket: "This is the stolen goods seized by the Seven Cities Federation during a crackdown on smuggling crimes.

However, we don’t have the conditions to deal with such a difficult thing locally, so we can only entrust you to destroy it on our behalf.”

Just sign your name.

Such a box of liquefied life can be destroyed in Ji Jue's workshop as a matter of course. Even if the Taiyi Ring comes to investigate, it will have nothing to say.

"So, now comes the question..."

Ji Jue laughed, supported himself on the table, and leaned forward to ask, "I can't find the reason why you gave me such a big gift for no reason."

"To be honest, it's because I have an unreasonable request..."

Tu Sihai showed a hint of shyness, mixed with a hint of pleading and a hint of helplessness forced by the world: "The situation at sea has been changing recently, and everything is complicated. Even at sea, we need some time to rest and breathe, and we also need to replenish supplies..."

He paused, stared at the Master of the New Spring in front of him, and pleaded:
"——Could you please be so kind as to let us pass through?"

Borrow the road.

It sounds simple enough.

It's like when a large truck is passing through the countryside and comes across a small road with parked cars, the driver hands you a cigarette and asks you to move aside, please.

But what exactly is going to pass?
The offshore area in the southeastern region of the Federation is complex and has many large reefs or whirlpools, or ferocious beasts. As for the monsters hiding on the seabed, even the Chosen One has no good way to deal with them when they lose the geographical advantage. At best, they can only clear the route regularly.

Anyway, the sea and land are separate, and those large disaster beasts will not approach the Federation for fear of the law of the Heavenly Governor.

But people have different opinions.

Moreover, during the rainy season, the sea level rises and many reefs or inconveniences in the past are completely submerged, while large ships that were restricted by previous conditions can now enter and exit freely.

Even closer to the inland...

But the key point is that even if the rain floods and the sea level rises, the ship still needs water and cannot sail in the swamp. At this time, Haizhou's complex water system comes in handy, just like a highway, simple and convenient.

Unfortunately, rivers that are large and wide enough have long been included in the scope of large and small central cities, and are even heavily guarded.

So, under such circumstances, do rivers that are easily accessible, unattended and ignored still exist?

The answer is, yes.

Moreover, it is right under Ji Jue’s butt!

——The Spring City had fallen for sixty or seventy years!
Before, when it was shrouded in evil and closed inside and outside, there was occasional residual poison spreading, but it was nothing serious. Even if it was dangerous, it was impossible for anything deadly to run out. The worst that could happen was that everyone would just avoid it.

Life was going well and it had almost become a routine. Everyone had been used to and accepted it for a long time. But unfortunately, there was a celestial being who had nothing better to do and couldn't let it go after so many years. He even risked his life to pull the Spring City back out.

Now the problem has been solved, but what about the road?

There is no road anymore!

Occupied by the new spring built by coastal industries!

The disgust and anger in the hearts of the large and small fleets on the sea at this moment are even more uncomfortable than eating a fly - the road that used to be free to come and go is now blocked by someone!

It's fine when you go in, but if you're chased and try to get out, someone will stop you...

The taste is so sour and refreshing that there is no need to describe it in words.

If you want to take advantage of the rainy season to make a fortune in the Federation and earn extra money, then the most urgent task now is to consider how to remove this stumbling block.

Either smash it, or make him your own goalkeeper.

Otherwise, how could Xinquan become a thorn in the eyes and flesh of so many people?
At this moment, hearing Tu Sihai say this, Ji Jue immediately understood what he meant - Oh, it turned out that a bunch of stinky outsiders came to our federation to beg for food!
Who are you looking down on?
The Federation’s master is the real master!
You want me to do something for you for just this little thing?

"So, if I don't agree... won't you guys just attack me by force?"

Ji Jue laughed and glanced at their appearance:
"Have you thought about it?"

Tu Sihai was shocked and shook his head decisively: "What are you talking about? Even if the deal fails, there is still righteousness. How can we resort to violence? We are making friends, not enemies!"

Even though no one would believe such words, you cannot nod and admit that you are right. If you are sensible, kneel down and welcome the king's army, otherwise I will make you bleed on the city walls one day!
Besides, haven't they already made preparations for both scenarios?

Even if Ji Jue disagrees, it doesn't matter. We are not here to eat for nothing. There are so many settlements in Haizhou that can be snatched, so why can't you, Xinquan, snatch one?

Even if you, Ji Jue, have great powers and can get the Security Bureau to come over, so what?
There is no such thing as a thief who can stop thieves for a thousand days? Can the security bureau's people stay here forever? Moreover, there are many disasters and disaster animals every rainy season. Can the security bureau just stop doing anything?
As for Huangji...in this matter, is there no Huangji from other places to help?
When Lei Wuye was still alive, he was the most diligent every year, okay? He occupied the distance between Yacheng and Quancheng and wanted to take 30% of the profits alone!
This year, Chen Xingzhou has not yet established a firm foothold and has no time to take care of other things. It is the time for everyone to make a lot of money, so how can he let Ji Jue block his way?

"This kind of thing is always a win-win situation, Mr. Ji."

Tu Sihai advised earnestly: "Why not show some mercy?"

"Praise your hand? Your hand?"

Ji Jue sneered and knocked on the box in front of him: "I am willing to do so, but... it's just a few things, it's hard for me to talk to your friends, right?"

"This is just a greeting gift. If we can cooperate, the general will never be stingy with his friends!"

Tu Sihai promised decisively: "In addition, according to the general's wishes, we are willing to give an additional 10% of the proceeds from this hunt... Of course, if you want to participate, we welcome you.

We are friends, let’s make money together!”

As he said this, he made promises to the heavens and the earth, fearing that Ji Jue would not believe him, and was even willing to take a lie detector test.

Because everything I said was true.

If they could really cooperate and control each other, the water ghosts would definitely not hesitate to pay. Everyone could still distinguish between a full meal and a full meal, and how much could Ji Jue get?

Besides, craftsmen are scarce talents everywhere. If they can be won over, who would mind having such an extra way out?

Little brothers can go through life and death with a machete in their hands, but only the real big bosses in charge can understand the value of harmony bringing wealth.

A living Ji Jue can be a partner, but a dead Ji Jue can only bring trouble.

At his current position and height, there are not many people who can decide his life or death, nor are there many people who can manipulate him at will.

"What a great idea." Ji Jue couldn't help but praise him and said happily, "Indeed, friends can make money together. I have already felt the general's kindness and sincerity!
After all, the business is big, the expenses are high, and the money for the craftsmen is always not enough. The general is so generous, so there is no reason for me not to cooperate."

He smiled warmly, showing his enthusiasm: "So now, there is only one small problem that needs to be solved."

"It doesn't matter. Our company is dedicated to helping customers solve their problems!"

Tu Sihai grinned, "Please feel free to speak!"

Damn, craftsmen are all mad dogs that can never be fed!
I've already given 10% and you still want to raise the price!

"You may have misunderstood me."

Ji Jue couldn't help but sigh with melancholy: "If you say it's troublesome, it's actually not troublesome, but if you say it's simple, it's actually not that simple. This problem is not big or small, I'm just afraid that you don't have a way to solve it."

"It doesn't matter. Friends' business is our business."

Tu Sihai calmed down and assured sincerely: "Don't worry, we are professionals and will never leave any hidden dangers for you. Please give us a chance and tell me where the problem is."

"That's the problem."

Ji Jue shrugged and smiled regretfully, no longer hiding his mockery and contempt.

"—I don't want to."

For a moment, the office fell into silence.

Tu Sihai's expression twitched, and Jin Ya and Feng Ming behind him were shocked. If it weren't for Tu Sihai's previous instructions, they would probably have cursed out loud at this moment.

But even so, he couldn't help but glare.

Then, I felt the bone-chilling chill when that pair of dark eyes glanced at me!

The heart spasmed in an instant and almost stopped beating.

"To be honest, Mr. Tu, I admire you very much, and I also admire the one you call... heh, 'General'."

Ji Jue held his chin up, smiling, "You always have beautiful thoughts, like kindergarten kids, with unreasonable expectations and desires for others.

To the extent that the whole world is as beautiful as a garden, allowing you to take whatever you want and pick what you like.

Others may be able to tolerate it, but I can’t.”

He said coldly, "I can't stand it."

"I hate those little kids, especially those who pretend to be well-behaved and cute, but shamelessly try to get their hands on other people's things, and when they are rejected, they throw a tantrum and make a scene that is very ugly!"

"This world could have been a good place, but it's disgusting like a quagmire because of people like you. I can't stand the stench of you coming to Haizhou and breathing the same air as me."

Ji Jue paused for a moment, reached out, closed the lid of the box, pushed it back in front of the other person, and finally told him: "So, please tell him - if you want to die, please die outside Haizhou, don't run in front of me and get in the way, understand?"

In the dead silence, Tu Sihai's expression was stiff and his eyes trembled uncontrollably.

The two people behind him could no longer make any sound.

Even if it's so close.

But the instinctive chill and fear usurped control of their limbs, making it difficult for them to even open their mouths.

Until Tu Sihai exhausted all his rationality and restraint and slowly stood up.

"Well, since we are not on the same page, I will take my leave now." He picked up the box and took a last look at Ji Jue: "As for the consequences, I am afraid I don't need to repeat them. I hope Mr. Ji will take care of himself."

"Wait a minute—"

At that moment, he heard Ji Jue's voice and turned back suddenly.

But there was no real clue, and no cup-breaking signal.

Just a bright smiling face.

"There's a saying that goes, 'A visitor is a guest.' If everyone comes and doesn't even have a meal, people will think Xinquan is so poor that it can't even afford to eat."

He pondered for a moment, and suddenly suggested: "How about taking some local specialties back?"

"..."

Tu Sihai shook his head without hesitation, wanting to refuse. But the words he had spoken stopped and disappeared, as if they were swallowed up by something invisible.

"Let me do you a small favor!"

Ji Jue suddenly clapped his hands and pointed at Tu Sihai: "Let me guess, someone must be missing, right?"

Tu Sihai's eyes widened slightly.

"Lao Gou!"

Following Ji Jue's call, the middle-aged man who had been waiting for a long time pushed the door open, also holding a box in his hand. He put it on the table and opened it in front of them.

Show the gifts inside.

"Come, please take a look--" Ji Jue put his arm around Tu Sihai's shoulders and asked, "Excuse me, which person is missing? This person? Or this person?"

There were only three skulls in the box.

One of them had cracks all over its head, and a half-broken axe blade was stuck on its sunken head. It was obvious that it had been tortured.

The second one had already been torn into pieces, but the cuts were smoothed out and glued together. And finally, there was a scarlet, black and other mottled bodies, which made one feel tormented and painful just by looking at them.

Jin Ya and Feng Ming felt the faint residual spiritual essence in it and couldn't help but lose their voices.

Only Tu Sihai remained expressionless and motionless.

"You're wrong." He squeezed out a voice from between his teeth: "This is not one of ours."

"Bingo!"

The applause was unreserved.

"What a good, honest kid."

Ji Jue praised: "So, I decided to give you all three!"

As he spoke, he picked up the box and put it in Tu Sihai's arms. He raised his stiff fingers and pressed them one by one, as if he was afraid that it would fall to the ground.

"Be sure to take it carefully."

Finally, he patted the bearded man in front of him on the shoulder and smiled meaningfully.

That smile was exactly the same as before.

There was only malice that was no longer concealed, rushing out like a raging tide!

Tu Sihai's hands trembled, and he subconsciously shrank. He could no longer speak. He took a last look at him, then left decisively in a hurry.

The journey was smooth without any obstacles.

Xinquan opened its door and let the shabby car speed away.

However, even after walking a long way and looking back at the town behind, one can still see the lighted office in that building.

There is also an illusory figure in front of the window.

Glancing at them quietly.

Bon Voyage.

(End of this chapter)