MM Racing Chapter 99: The Deal is Made
Chapter 99: The Deal is Made
Who is Dongfang Bubai?
He is the undisputed number one in the world of Swordsman, at least on the surface, no one can match him.
In the original novel, even Linghu Chong, who had mastered martial arts, was still at a disadvantage when he joined forces with three top masters, Ren Woxing, Xiang Wentian, and Shangguan Yun, to attack him.
With only an embroidery needle in hand, Dongfang Bubai moved freely among the four men, even having the leisure to comment on their martial arts moves.
Finally, if Ren Yingying hadn't taken Yang Lianting hostage, causing Dongfang Bubai to lose his composure, Linghu Chong and the others would have had no chance to launch a sneak attack and win.
Even so, Dongfang Bubai's final counterattack blinded Ren Woxing's right eye before he died with resentment.
Ren Yingying stayed by Dongfang Bubai's side for more than ten years and witnessed Dongfang Bubai's terror firsthand.
Deep down, she never had the idea of confronting Dongfang Bubai head-on.
When she suddenly heard Zhao Yu say that he would kill Dongfang Bubai for her, her first reaction was not joy, but absurdity.
She felt that the person in front of her was either crazy or simply didn't know what the name Dongfang Bubai meant.
But when Ren Yingying looked at Zhao Yu, she found that there was no hint of joking on his face, as if he were talking about something very ordinary.
Ren Yingying slowly sat back down in her chair, staring blankly at Zhao Yu, unsure of what to say.
"Pfft!"
Blue Phoenix, who was standing next to her, suddenly giggled.
She swayed her hips as she walked to Zhao Yu's side, leaned close to him, and breathed softly, "So, you're already so reluctant to part with me after only seeing me once? All that scheming to negotiate with the Holy Maiden was for me."
Lan Fenghuang stretched out her finger and gently traced it across Zhao Yu's chest, her eyes filled with seductive charm: "In our Miao region, men as passionate and direct as you are rare, let alone in the Han people. It seems you truly have a sincere heart for me."
Zhao Yu gently pushed her hand away and shook his head: "Sect Leader Lan is joking. I did come to you with a serious matter to ask for your help. Whether this deal can be made or not, you can take your time to consider it. I'm not in a hurry."
"Oh dear, why have we become so distant again?"
Lan Fenghuang feigned grievance, covering her prominent breasts, and sighed softly, "You were so enthusiastic just now, and now you're acting like a typical Han man. It makes me a little sad. You Han men are truly unpredictable."
Her witty remarks lightened the tense and solemn atmosphere considerably.
Ren Yingying snapped out of her daze and raised her hand to stop Lan Fenghuang, who was about to say something more.
She stared into Zhao Yu's eyes and asked, "Young Master Zhao, do you know what you just said? Dongfang Bubai has roamed the martial world for decades. Abbot Fangzheng of Shaolin and Daoist Chongxu of Wudang were both his defeated opponents. If he were really so easy to kill, he would have died without a burial place long ago."
"Don't think that just because you've mastered the Star Absorbing Technique and absorbed the power of a few people, you'll be invincible."
Ren Yingying's tone carried a hint of warning: "With your skills, you probably wouldn't even be able to touch the hem of Dongfang Bubai's clothes. Not to mention, there are the many guards he brought with him. The Sun Moon Sect has been able to dominate the martial arts world for so many years, and that has never been based on empty talk."
Zhao Yu leaned back in his chair, crossed his arms, and said calmly, "Whether I can kill Dongfang Bubai or not is my business, Miss. You only need to do me one favor: tell me Dongfang Bubai's exact whereabouts and deliver the challenge message to him."
"What happens after that, whether you live or die, is none of your business."
Ren Yingying laughed, a hint of mockery in her smile: "Then why should I help you? What good would it do me to help someone who's doomed?"
"There are certainly benefits."
Zhao Yu began to analyze, "This deal is a sure thing for you. If I happen to win against Dongfang Bubai, then the Sun Moon Cult will be leaderless, and you will have no more obstacles to do whatever you want or save whoever you want."
"If I lose and die at Dongfang Bubai's hands, you won't suffer any loss. You might even be able to use me to weaken Dongfang Bubai's strength. Regardless of the outcome, you'll be the one who benefits. Why wouldn't Miss Ren take such a good deal?"
Ren Yingying remained silent.
Zhao Yu's words resonated deeply with her.
She really had no reason to refuse.
Originally, she planned to use Zhao Yu to trick him into going to Plum Manor in West Lake to rescue Ren Woxing, and then let Ren Woxing absorb his internal energy to heal his old injuries.
She thought Zhao Yu practiced the Star Absorbing Skill, which was from the same lineage as Ren Woxing, making him a much more suitable candidate than Linghu Chong.
But now it seems that Zhao Yu is meticulous and skilled in martial arts, and is not the type to be manipulated by others.
The chances of her plan succeeding are extremely slim.
Since that's the case, we might as well go with the flow and agree to Zhao Yu's deal.
Even if Zhao Yu is no match for Dongfang Bubai, it would be good if he could cause Dongfang Bubai some trouble.
As for rescuing people, we can only look for other candidates.
In any case, after the incident with Zhao Yu, regardless of the outcome, Dongfang Bubai will be distracted for a while, which is a good opportunity to save people.
Having made up her mind, Ren Yingying raised her head and looked at Zhao Yu.
Just as she was about to say something, her gaze suddenly swept over Lan Fenghuang beside her, and then she changed the subject.
"The challenge can wait. I'd like to know what Young Master Zhao wants Leader Lan to do for you? Leader Lan is not my subordinate, but a friend of mine for many years. If there is anything dangerous, I cannot agree to it on her behalf."
"It's not really dangerous," Zhao Yu said frankly. "What I'm interested in is Leader Lan's poison skills, or more precisely, his Gu poison techniques. I wonder if Leader Lan is proficient in Miao Gu poison techniques?"
Upon hearing the words "Gu Technique," Lan Fenghuang's smile gradually faded, and her expression turned serious.
"Are you serious, Ah Lang? Although Gu and poison are mentioned together, they are completely different. Poison is dead, while Gu is alive. The use of Gu involves cause and effect, and must be handled with utmost caution. The slightest carelessness will backfire."
Zhao Yu nodded, his tone sincere: "It is precisely because I know how dangerous it is that I only dared to ask Sect Leader Lan to take action. If it were someone else using Gu, I would naturally not trust them. But I can naturally trust the methods of the Five Immortals Sect Leader."
Hearing this, Lan Fenghuang's expression softened considerably: "Ah Lang is indeed eloquent; no wonder even the Holy Maiden was persuaded by you."
She turned to look at Ren Yingying and blinked slightly.
Ren Yingying understood and looked at Zhao Yu, saying, "Alright, I agree to your deal. I will arrange for someone to tell you Dongfang Bubai's itinerary and also help you deliver the challenge invitation to him. The time is set for three days from now, and the location is the south gate tower of Hengshan City."
"If you can really kill Dongfang Bubai, then Leader Lan will go with you to do that thing. If you fail, then there's no need to discuss the rest."
If they lose, they lose their lives, and the deal between them becomes meaningless.