dmims Chapter 43 The Language of the Black Corner
Chapter 43 The Language of the Black Corner
To Yun Congxin's surprise, the Dou Ling actually survived Xiao Yan's Flame Splitting Wave Ruler attack.
What surprised Yun Congxin even more was that after being seriously injured by Xiao Yan, who was at the Great Dou Master level, this guy did not go berserk and enter the second stage, but instead smoothly admitted defeat and slid to his knees!
A smooth little combo of admitting defeat, apologizing, and making amends not only made Yun Congxin's expression turn into one of sweating like a soybean, but also left Xiao Yan completely dumbfounded.
Dude, you really don't want any fame at all...?
Although this spirit-fighting behavior seems both pathetic and comical, upon closer examination it makes perfect sense.
Although he is injured, he still possesses the strength of a Battle Spirit and the ability to negotiate peace. This could even be considered his last chance to stop; if he remains obstinate and suffers another Earth-rank Battle Technique, he will truly be at the mercy of others.
At that point, it would no longer be about seeking peace, but about begging for mercy.
In the Black Corner Region, there's little difference between begging for mercy and begging for death; in fact, the latter might even allow for a more dignified death...
Therefore, although admitting defeat in front of his underlings was very embarrassing, it was a wise move for him.
He was even more insightful than Yun Congxin in that he did not seek empty fame at the expense of real trouble.
"The people of the Black Corner Region are just bad, and some of them are incompetent, but they're definitely not stupid..."
Yun Congxin sighed, thinking to himself that he had truly chosen the right place! He should have let the geniuses of the Gama Empire, after they had developed a solid and stable worldview, come and visit the Black Corner Region. He was sure that those who returned would all be talented individuals, and also very eloquent…
The sky in the Black Corner Region always darkens very quickly. By the time Xiao Yan and his companions returned, it was already completely dark.
Mr. Guhe lit a campfire, and Yun Congxin sat by the fire, idly poking at the flames.
"Sect Leader Yun, we...we didn't get a map..." Yao Ye forced himself to step forward and report to Yun Congxin, "The local gangs are so rude, we..."
"You've already torn down their village gate, and you don't even care about their manners?" Yun Congxin said, poking at the flames with a wooden stick. "How did you feel about experiencing the local customs and culture of the Black Plains firsthand?"
Yao Ye frowned, thought for a moment, and said with a wry smile, "I don't feel good..."
"Oh? Tell me about it."
"These people here have no manners! Five hundred gold coins for a toll? What's the difference between that and robbery? In the capital, that's enough for an average family to live on for five years! We tolerated it all, we've already paid the toll, and they still want to actually rob us!"
Yao Ye said indignantly, "By exploiting people to the point of exhaustion, haven't they thought about what will happen in the future? They don't even need to use knives or guns; they can make a considerable income just by collecting tolls!"
What long-term plans could desperate criminals possibly have? They collect tolls today and let the fat sheep pass through, but whether they'll even be alive to collect the money back tomorrow is another matter entirely! They might as well just slaughter all the fat sheep they can see and kill, regardless of whether it's killing the goose that lays the golden eggs. After they die, let the floods rage on!
Yun Congxin smiled, knowing this was a good start. The three young women he had brought out, though proud, were not bad people. Getting involved in the underworld of the Black Corner Region and learning their methods wouldn't be a bad thing.
Anyway, with him as a Dou Zong as a backup, as long as they don't provoke the old demon, they can at least run away.
"So, what are you planning to do?" Yun Congxin continued to ask. "Without a map, how are we going to get to Black Seal City? If we get there late, we'll miss the auction..."
"Sect Leader Yun, rest assured, although we didn't find the map, we did encounter a caravan that was also heading to Black Seal City," Yao Ye said with a smile. "They saw that the four of us could fight the chief of this tribe to a standstill, so they wanted to hire us as bodyguards for their caravan. That way, we can both go to Black Seal City and make money."
"We dare not make a decision on our own, so we came back to report specifically."
"Aren't you afraid of being scammed?" Yun Congxin asked succinctly.
"Don't worry! The merchant's guards are only at the Dou Shi level. They have neither the strength nor the qualifications to lie to us," Yao Ye said confidently. "Besides, I've observed that man's caravan. They're transporting common medicinal herbs from the Izumo Empire, and there are wounded mercenaries in the caravan. What he said must be true."
"Since you think it's a good idea, then go ahead and do it." Yun Congxin waved his hand. "I won't make the decision for you. You'll have to walk the road from here to Black Seal City yourselves."
"Sect Master Yun, you..."
Yun Congxin smiled and pointed to the three people gathered around the fire, saying, "I'm going with Mr. Guhe and Miss Xiaoyu. I won't be traveling with you on the rest of the way. Take care of yourselves, and we'll meet in Black Seal City."
Xiao Yan blinked. How did he end up being included in all of this? He just wanted to get to Canaan Academy to see Xun'er as soon as possible; he had no intention of going to Black Seal City...
Seeing Xiao Yan's unusual expression, Yun Congxin transmitted his voice with his Dou Qi: "This auction in Black Seal City is extraordinary. There must be treasures going on with such a lively event. At least there will be Earth-rank Dou Techniques or cultivation methods up for auction. Are you really not planning to join in the fun?"
Xiao Yan was tempted. He immediately reassured himself, "But then again, sharpening the axe won't delay the work. I happen to have some pills I refined in Lin City that I urgently need to exchange for money, and I also have the medicinal herbs I promised Elder Hai to find. Going to Black Seal City isn't a bad idea..."
Seeing that Xiao Yan had been persuaded and had not stepped forward to express his desire to leave the group, Yun Congxin felt somewhat relieved.
To be honest, Yun Congxin was a little worried about just throwing three beautiful young women into the quagmire of the Black Corner Region.
But with Xiao Yan by his side, things are completely different. In this Black Corner Region, there are no more than a handful of problems that Xiao Yan and Yao Lao together cannot solve.
"I hope you'll all learn the language of the Black Corner Region by the end of this trip," Yun Congxin concluded. "The people here may be bad, but they're all incredibly shrewd. Be careful not to get caught off guard."
Black Corner, which Yun Congxin calls the Florida of the Dou Qi Continent, is no less chaotic and brutal than Guandong Mountain, which produced a Yan Shuangying.
Yun Congxin hoped that they could be like Yan Shuangying, learning the language of the Black Corner Region but not changing their true nature.
"The language of the Black Corner is always simple, yet cruel. It tells of concealment, death, darkness, conspiracy, and traps. The people here live in fear and madness every moment, and they all speak the language of the Black Corner."
"Therefore, this is an excellent testing ground. Here, those who inflict death are cunning and cruel, yet surprisingly weak. Try leaving the protection of your elders, geniuses of the Gama Empire. Only by learning to face malice from all sides can you become a true powerhouse!"