Chapter 1625 That's not free!
"No need to hide anything, just tell the truth?"
Kil'jaeden thought he had misheard and couldn't help but check again:
"Wouldn't that expose us directly?"
"How am I supposed to explain this to Prince Sargeras?"
"Why not just say this ruin is a divine relic, filled with sacred power, and that there's nothing of value inside?" Lu Li shrugged.
"Not every ruin yields a treasure, right? It's normal to find one or two empty shells..."
"Ah, this..." Kil'jaeden found that what he said made a lot of sense.
indeed,
There are many relics in the endless forest.
While most of them contain treasure, there are also empty ruins.
But the problem is,
Those empty shell ruins can be roughly identified from the outside at a glance.
For example, the entrance is dilapidated, overgrown with vines, and people can come and go as they please.
The ruins are clearly still in an 'active' state!
Twelve cycles ago, when you went in, you had to splash Goberling's blood on the entrance stone wall!
The demon prince Sargeras isn't stupid; he wouldn't be fooled so easily.
"It's not that I'm unwilling to cooperate with you two, but the reason of 'empty shell ruins' simply doesn't hold water..."
“Prince Sargeras knows there are good things inside this ruin. If we suddenly tell him it’s just an empty shell, he’ll definitely become suspicious!”
Kil'jaeden spoke with conviction, appearing to be earnestly trying to persuade him.
Upon hearing this, Lu Li turned around and looked back again.
The spot where the stone wall once stood has now been reduced to a pile of rubble and ruins.
But the entrance has not disappeared; it still exists.
Like a spatial rift, it quietly floats less than three feet above the ground.
It's unknown how long it will last, or when it will completely disappear.
Lu Li turned his head back, his expression indifferent, showing no intention of changing his mind.
"Then let him become suspicious."
"Huh?" Kil'jaeden thought there was something wrong with his ears.
Otherwise, why can't I understand what this great demon Li Yun is saying?
"No, if Prince Sargeras becomes suspicious, we're doomed!" Kil'jaeden seemed to finally come to his senses, exclaiming in a strange tone:
"Do you really want Sargeras himself to come and inspect this?!"
"Yeah, let them come." Lu Li said nonchalantly.
"If he wants to go inside the ruins himself, I have no objection."
Kil'jaeden's chin seemed to lose its ability to close at this moment, drooping down helplessly.
After a long while, he finally spoke again:
"you sure?"
"Yes, I'm sure." Lu Li nodded without the slightest hesitation.
Kil'jaeden's mindset has completely changed.
Could it be that Li Yun was telling the truth?
Is there really nothing inside the ruins?
But it’s impossible!
If there was nothing there, then why were the two of them blasted out by divine punishment?
Moreover, if what Li Yun said is true, he will report the situation directly to Sargeras.
It's unclear whether Li Yun and Evelyna will be alright.
But Kil'jaeden is absolutely doomed!
Just imagine,
In the first twelve cycles, there was absolutely no progress in exploring the ruins.
As a result, in less than a cycle, news broke that two high-level monsters had explored the entire ruins and found nothing inside.
What will Prince Sargeras think?
Even if he came to check in person and found that the ruins were truly empty, the other party would still suspect that he, Kil'jaeden, the 'overseer,' had stolen from the site and lined his own pocket!
Therefore, you should never be so hasty as to confront your boss!
“Um… I think it’s best not to make a decision so quickly…” Kil’jaeden softened his tone and took a step back, saying:
"We can go back first and have a good talk."
"Could you two tell me about your experience in the ruins, and how those five Gobelins died..."
"Then we'll work together to figure out a way to get through this, right?"
"We're all devils, no need to be so honest, hehe..."
Kil'jaeden thought that by making concessions, he could ease the attitude of the two great demons on the other side.
Unexpectedly, Lu Li not only did not back down,
Instead, they put on airs and acted like they were ready to negotiate terms:
"You want to hear our story?"
"That's not free."
"I..." Kil'jaeden was immediately angered by Lu Li's response.
your sister!
Have you forgotten who allowed you two into this divine ruin?
It's one thing if they don't feel grateful to Kil'jaeden.
Now they're charging him instead?
What a joke!
Kil'jaeden, in a fit of rage
He got angry for a moment...
no way,
He really needed that experience the other person had in the ruins.
Otherwise, there would be no way to explain it to Prince Sargeras!
The cunning Li Yun,
Absolutely abominable!
Kil'jaeden forced an awkward smile and said in a humble voice:
"Easy to say, easy to say."
"This isn't a good place to talk, let's go back first."
"Let me host a welcome dinner for you two, then we can sit down and chat about our experiences..."
"Alright then." Lu Li didn't raise any further objections, strode out, passed Kil'jaeden, and headed towards the exit.
Evelyna followed immediately, without bothering to say anything more.
Kil'jaeden stood frozen in place for a moment, watching the two great demons leave, feeling a lump in his throat and an overwhelming sense of frustration.
I need to vent!
But then I thought about how I might need their help later, and I couldn't afford to ruin the relationship.
We can only endure it silently.
But at this moment,
Kil'jaeden suddenly noticed Gobelin not far away.
These weak, low-level monsters weren't killed by that shockwave just now.
How did he manage to protect himself simply by hiding behind that makeshift stage?
"These few pieces of trash have really good luck..." Kil'jaeden gritted his teeth, forcing out the words in a low voice:
"Unfortunately, this is the end."
Without waiting for the Goberlings to react, he raised his hand and unleashed several energy blades, ending their lives!
The Goberlings died without understanding why, after managing to avoid the explosion, they were torn to pieces by Kil'jaeden's air blades.
Their eyes were wide open, filled with bewilderment and disbelief.
Evelina noticed the movement behind her and turned her head slightly.
Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the scattered pieces of meat in the distance, and a barely perceptible hint of panic flashed in his eyes.
Fearing discovery by Kil'jaeden, and not daring to communicate directly using mental power, he simply opened the data panel and started chatting with Lu Li.
Evelynn: "That guy Kil'jaeden seems really angry. Do we really need to make things this tense?"
Lu Li, who was walking in front, tilted his head slightly, as if he had opened the data panel to check it.
He didn't reply immediately, but simply nodded to himself.
After a long while, Evelyna received a brief message:
"The plan has changed; we are now preparing to move into the central area."
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