"Let this fellow have his fun for a few days. I'll find a chance to settle the score later."
The various factions gritted their teeth, enduring the heavy toll levied by Ji Mo. Under his guidance, they successively entered the 109th Peak.
They would not let this matter rest. Their plan was to first seize the opportunities and fortunes within the 109th Peak, and then deal with Ji Mo at their leisure.
Especially the group from the Nine Heavens Que, accustomed to their high and mighty status. They were the ones who usually bullied others with their power, and never had anyone dared to extort them. This humiliation would not be let go so easily; revenge was a must.
Ji Mo had already been added to their death list. He would be killed sooner or later.
"They say men get bad when they have money, but actually, men only get money when they're bad."
Ji Mo, the simpleton, grinned so wide his mouth almost reached his ears.
A wave of riches, so satisfying.
His Immortal Crystals were piling up to the point where his hands would cramp.
If he could pull off a few more such deals, he should have enough funds to complete the first phase of constructing Sky City.
Once Sky City was built, they could walk sideways in the Immortal Spirit Realm.
The Fourth General was filled with indignation.
This Ji fellow had extorted various factions using their Underworld Clan's banner, amassing a fortune. It was truly insidious.
All the benefits went to this scoundrel, while their Underworld Clan bore the infamy. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he instantly became spirited and incredibly excited.
Excellent, the day for a comeback had finally arrived. Soon, he would make this scoundrel kneel before him and call him daddy.
Ahead, a gaunt old man appeared, dressed plainly, his face weathered by the elements. He walked slowly.
The old man trembled, as if he might collapse at any moment. With a strange smile, he approached Ji Mo.
The Fourth General's heart pounded in his chest, and he secretly circulated his Immortal energy, preparing to join forces with the old man and launch a thunderous strike against Ji Mo.
This was because the old man was none other than the First General of the Underworld Clan's Seven Generals, Ming Xuan.
"Young man, you're quite bold."
Ming Xuan sized Ji Mo up, his smile deepening.
"You flatter me, old sir. Do you need something from me?"
Ji Mo looked at Ming Xuan and inexplicably felt his body tremble. Four words flashed uncontrollably in his mind.
"Brother Jie, don't!"
This old man's gaze towards him was not right.
"Boss, get him! Let's team up and kill this scoundrel."
The Fourth General couldn't help but secretly transmit his thoughts to Ming Xuan.
Why were they chatting instead of acting immediately? Didn't they know that the more you talk, the more mistakes you make?
"Fourth, believe it or not, I'll deal with you first. You're just embarrassing our Underworld Clan."
Ming Xuan shot the Fourth General a fierce glare and responded secretly.
The outside world was abuzz with rumors that the Fourth General of the Underworld Clan, in order to survive, had sold himself out, allowing the Needle Man to do as he pleased and toy with him in various ways.
Ming Xuan had initially dismissed it as a rumor, but seeing the Fourth General now, emaciated and with dark circles under his eyes, he couldn't help but believe the rumors had some truth to them.
"I was forced into it. You have no idea how cruel this Ji fellow's methods are."
The Fourth General cried out in distress.
If it weren't for the dire circumstances, would he have endured such humiliation?
"This child is audacious, dark-hearted, and strong enough. Our Underworld Clan is in need of personnel, and we can recruit him."
Ming Xuan revealed his plan.
He greatly admired Ji Mo's demeanor and courage; the Underworld Clan lacked such talent.
Moreover, Ji Mo's recent actions, while tarnishing the Underworld Clan's reputation, had also allowed the Underworld Clan, which had been dormant for over ten thousand years, to show its face, greatly boosting morale.
"Recruit him? He killed Fifth Brother! How can we let this brat off so easily?"
The Fourth General could not accept this. He assumed the tragically deceased Fifth Brother would also disagree.
But Ming Xuan had clearly made up his mind. After weighing the pros and cons, he said, "The dead cannot be brought back to life. We must prioritize the greater good. Back then, the Great Immortal Kong Xu chased us from the Nine Heavens Que all the way to the Arctic Ocean. Second and Sixth Brothers fell victim, leaving only the five of us to survive. Now that Fifth is also gone, we must replenish our forces with new blood. This child suits me well, and I believe with his capabilities, he will undoubtedly render great service to our Underworld Clan."
The Fourth General still disagreed. He had suffered so much humiliation these past few days, his backside had been violated, how could he let it go so easily?
He poured cold water on the idea, "This Ji fellow is extraordinary. He'll never submit to others and will never join our Underworld Clan. Boss, you won't be able to handle him."
Ming Xuan was confident, "Everyone has a price. As long as the offer is generous enough, why worry that he won't agree?"
Both of them were communicating secretly, their eyes constantly exchanging glances.
Ji Mo watched, goosebumps rising on his skin.
Honestly, in broad daylight, two men exchanging meaningful glances and flirting with each other. How improper.
And doing it right in front of him, it was truly disgusting.
"This old man isn't just bold; he even fancies Fourth General. His taste is truly peculiar."
Ji Mo instinctively retreated a distance, his face filled with disdain.
Ming Xuan ignored the sulking Fourth General and said to Ji Mo, "Young man, are you interested in becoming Sixth?"
"Sixth?"
Ji Mo flatly refused. He had always been upright and honest; how could he be a sneaky schemer?
He didn't know that "Sixth" referred to the Sixth General of the Underworld Clan.
Ming Xuan's offer to recruit him as the Sixth General was a significant investment. The status of the Sixth General was already quite important within the Underworld Clan.
"Don't tell me you want to be Second?"
Ming Xuan was somewhat surprised. Wasn't the other party's appetite too large?
However, as long as Ji Mo made sufficient contributions to the Underworld Clan, it wasn't impossible; it could be discussed.
"You're the one who wants to be Second."
Ji Mo retorted indignantly, quite sensitive to that word.
Ming Xuan was stunned. Could it be that the esteemed status of the Second General was also not to his liking?
Was this brat too greedy? Did he even want to be the boss?
"Young man, even if your ambitions are as high as the heavens, you must be down-to-earth and not aim too high."
Ming Xuan's aura changed.
His eyes instantly turned pitch black, terrifying runes erupting from the depths of his pupils, shining brightly. A monstrous pressure swept over.
This was an attempt at coercion after the failure of enticement.
His strength was truly formidable, his aura soul-stirring.
With just a glare, the surroundings churned with wind and clouds, and the void itself seemed to distort.
The Fourth General couldn't withstand it and retreated step by step, his expression changing slightly.
"I didn't expect Boss's strength to recover so quickly. It won't be long before he can return to the Immortal God Realm!"
The Fourth General frowned, thinking that Ming Xuan was hoarding resources. He must have secretly consumed some heavenly treasures, which was why his strength had recovered so rapidly.
Since there were good things, why wasn't he sharing them with his brothers? Such a boss was too selfish.
The once close brotherly bond began to show a crack.
"Stare at me again, and I'll blast your eyeballs out."
Ji Mo was unfazed by the vast pressure emanating from the other party. Instead, he annoyedly told Ming Xuan to be mindful and stop giving him suggestive glances.
Ming Xuan's heart was in turmoil. What was this brat's strength? Could he be in the Immortal God Realm?
His interest grew, and he was determined to recruit Ji Mo.