Chapter 138. Young Master, We’ve Been Attacked!

Chapter 138. Young Master, We’ve Been Attacked!

“Miss Ling Meng, I need to emphasize that we are here to discuss cooperation, not submission.”

Mu Yiting was extremely dissatisfied with Ling Meng’s unreasonable demands. Asking all forces to serve the Demon Sect meant total submission, equivalent to complete surrender of territory.

“You have no choice. We are not collaborating; we are saving you.”

“Miss Ling Meng, can we negotiate this further? This demand is truly hard for us to accept. All of us submitting to the Demon Sect, I can’t make that decision alone.”

“Then please bring someone who can make decisions to talk to me.”

Ling Meng spoke with a commanding tone, showing no kindness to Mu Yiting.

Given the current strength of both sides, the Demon Sect held a distinct advantage and thus was the dominant party.

“Miss Ling Meng, can we submit half our forces to you?”

“That’s not acceptable. You don’t have much to begin with, and if we don’t take over completely, who will guarantee you won’t turn against us once you rise again? Apologies, Miss Mu, but your Helong Hall has done this before.”

Ling Meng sneered, feeling she had enough knowledge of the underworld to negotiate.

“I’ll ask you again: if you submit your forces to our Demon Sect, we can guarantee your safety.”

“Miss Ling Meng, we also have some rare materials that we can offer you.”

“Alright, there’s no need to continue this discussion.”

The cold Ling Meng slightly stood up. She’s always been direct, and hearing Mu Yiting say a few words was already generous. Seeing that Mu Yiting had no intention of meeting her demands, there was no reason to keep negotiating.

“You’ve missed your chance; there’s no need to waste each other’s time. This negotiation is over; let’s leave.”

With a glance from Ling Meng, the disciples of the Demon Sect understood and nodded lightly, following her out of the conference room.

A brief negotiation had ended unsuccessfully. As the representative, Mu Yiting had endured the pressure from Ling Meng and still couldn’t seal the deal.

Grinding her teeth, Mu Yiting had been undercover at the Xuanyun Sect on Tianling Mountain for a long time. Finally emerging as a representative to negotiate, yet after a few exchanges, she was mocked and pressured by Ling Meng, ultimately leading to a failed negotiation.

She now held a strong dislike for this woman named Ling Meng, but despite her disdain, her own forces were too weak. They were the passive side, lacking any bargaining power.

“Sorry, everyone, I couldn’t seal the deal.”

“Miss, please don’t take it to heart or blame yourself. The conditions set by the Demon Sect were indeed too harsh. To be honest, none of us are keen on submitting to the Demon Sect; it’s right that you didn’t agree. There’s always a way out; we don’t have to rely on the Demon Sect.”

Uncle Li comforted Mu Yiting, who could only manage a strained smile while feeling a deep sense of guilt.

Let’s go back and think of another way. It’s fine if we don’t cooperate with the Demon Sect.

…

“Hey, big brother, did you find it?”

Lin Nuo had been waiting in the shop for a long time, while Jun just wandered around the shelves, seemingly without the intention to help him look.

Lin Nuo felt he was being treated dismissively. This apprentice needed to manage this place properly; otherwise, it would inevitably go under.

“Almost found it.”

“You said that a long time ago. Can you handle this? Forget it, I suggest you just close up shop.”

Lin Nuo said in annoyance, reaching out for the introductory letter and list on the table, only for Jun to bring over a box.

“I found it.”

Jun placed a light green box in front of Lin Nuo, who glanced at it curiously, unsure of what it contained.

“What is this?” Lin Nuo asked.

“This is what you wanted. Please take a look.”

“This? This is what I was looking for?”

Lin Nuo was dissatisfied. After hunting for so long, this tiny box couldn’t hold much.

“Just see if it meets your satisfaction.”

Jun said calmly, but in reality, the box concealed a deadly trap. He had entered with the sole purpose of setting a sharp poisoned needle inside. If Lin Nuo were to open it, the needle would swiftly launch at him.

“You’d better take it all out at once for me to inspect.”

“There’s nothing else.”

“Then I won’t take it. Just close up shop; I’m leaving.”

“…”

Jun suddenly didn’t know what to say, realizing that Lin Nuo was wary.

With time running out as Mu Yiting and the others might be coming out soon, he had to act quickly.

Jun lifted the box and, aiming it at Lin Nuo, pressed a hidden switch. The box opened, and sharp poisoned needles shot out toward Lin Nuo.

Lin Nuo, quick on his feet, dodged instantly, sending the needles flying out of the shop—just as Ling Meng and the others from the Demon Sect exited the conference room.

“Young Master, watch out!”

But before they could finish shouting, Ling Meng already used her dark magic to block the incoming poisoned needles.

“Who is so bold?”

Her gaze followed the direction of the needle’s attack to Wu Feng’s shop, spotting two men inside.

Jun, realizing the assassination had failed, wanted to make a swift escape, but accidentally bumped into a table, causing a cup to fall.

Bang! The sound of the cup hitting the ground echoed, alerting the waiting people outside, who mistook it as a signal to attack Mu Yiting and quickly unleashed a variety of hidden weapons toward the path leading to the Demon Sect disciples.

“There’s an ambush! Protect the Young Master!”

The disciples of the Demon Sect swiftly surrounded Ling Meng, using Spirit Techniques to erect a spirit wall to block the incoming rapid assaults.

The sudden attack infuriated Ling Meng.

She understood the situation.

“I told you Helong Hall is up to no good. Clearly prepared, and now that the negotiation has failed, they resort to these dirty tricks. By my order, eliminate them all!”

“Yes!”

The disciples of the Demon Sect obeyed and immediately launched a furious attack against Jun’s group.

In an instant, the vicinity transformed into a chaotic battlefield! The sounds of explosions echoed nonstop.

The commotion triggered a riot, causing traders in the area to think something major had happened and rush outside.

Meanwhile, those waiting outside, including those from Helong Hall and the Demon Sect, upon seeing flames and smoke billowing from the shop, assumed their people were in trouble and rushed in without a second thought.

“Hey, do you have badges?”

“Shut up.”

Whether they were from Helong Hall or the Demon Sect, they easily overpowered those trying to stop them and charged inside.

Meanwhile, Lin Nuo was still trying to grasp what was happening.

“Wow, looks like it’s another case of underworld revenge. Better get out of here.”

Lin Nuo hurriedly tidied up the introductory letter and list. This scene resembled a riot; he came here to shop, not to engage in a fight.

“You just attacked me; you think you can leave?!”

Ling Meng unleashed a wave of dense demon energy toward Lin Nuo.