Chapter 31

"Brother Bai, do you have time? Let's have a meal together. Ma Fei and I have something we want to ask for your help with." After Bai Cangdong finished explaining, Zheng Hao said.

"Sure, it's about time to close the pavilion." Bai Cangdong nodded.

"Zhu Jun, come with us." Zheng Hao then turned to Han Zhujun and said.

"No time." Han Zhujun turned and walked away, leaving Zheng Hao with just her ponytail swaying.

Seeing that Bai Cangdong could explain the killing moves of the "Backwind Palm," Han Zhujun was initially interested and wanted to ask him about her own problems. However, when she found out that Bai Cangdong was closing the pavilion and going to have a meal with Zheng Hao, she became very angry. As she walked, she thought, "Hmph, he must be the best at the 'Backwind Palm,' which is why Zheng Hao is so eager to please him. If it were my problem, he definitely wouldn't be able to solve it."

Bai Cangdong and Zheng Hao arrived at the Heavenly Pavilion. Zheng Hao said, "Brother Bai, you go in first. Ma Fei is already waiting inside. I'll go prepare some things. You'll definitely like them when you see them."

After saying this, Zheng Hao hurried away, and Bai Cangdong had to go into the Heavenly Pavilion alone.

"Old Bai, you're also eating at the Heavenly Pavilion? Join us." As soon as Bai Cangdong entered the Heavenly Pavilion, he saw Chen Xifeng calling him from not far away, with Luo Ge and Li Yan beside him.

"Don't mess around. We have serious business today. How can we bring others?" Luo Ge frowned.

"Old Bai isn't an outsider. He might even be part of the plan." Li Yan said from the side.

"Are you as foolish as Xifeng? If he had just been a good sparring partner for Miss Xiangfei, he would have had a chance to turn things around. But who knew he would beat Miss Xiangfei so badly every day? Now, he's been kicked out of the Earl's mansion. Forget about benefits; it's good that the Earl didn't kill him. If we bring him along, it will definitely end badly." Luo Ge said, eyes wide.

Chen Xifeng wanted to say something, but Bai Cangdong beat him to it: "I was invited by a friend today and can't leave. Xifeng, Li Yan, let's have a meal another day."

Chen Xifeng and Li Yan both agreed. Luo Ge didn't want to talk to Bai Cangdong much and pulled Chen Xifeng and Li Yan inside.

Bai Cangdong walked around the hall but didn't see Ma Fei. At this moment, Zheng Hao returned and, seeing Bai Cangdong, said, "Brother Bai, why are you still outside? Haven't you gone in yet?"

"Didn't I already come in? I walked around the hall but didn't see Ma Fei." Bai Cangdong said helplessly.

"It's my fault. I forgot to tell you. Ma Fei has a connection with the owner of the Heavenly Pavilion, so he has a private room that only he can use. We always meet there. Let's go quickly; Ma Fei must be getting impatient."

In the luxurious room, Luo Ge and the others were seated around the table, with Ma Fei in the main seat. The dishes were all laid out, but no one had started eating.

"Please bear with us for a moment. I have an important guest who hasn't arrived yet." Ma Fei said apologetically to the three.

"Master Ma, you're too polite. We are all friends. Your guest is our guest. It's only right to wait." Luo Ge said respectfully. "Master Ma, how confident are you about this mission?"

"With your help, the chances of success are high. If that person agrees to help, I have more than a 60% chance of success." Ma Fei said confidently.

Chen Xifeng was somewhat surprised. "A 60% chance? Who is this person that gives you such confidence?"

"You'll see when he arrives. What's taking Zheng Hao so long? He should be here by now."

"Master Ma, don't worry. Great men have their own style. It's fine to wait a bit longer. The most important thing is to complete the mission successfully." Luo Ge said.

At this moment, the door suddenly opened, and Zheng Hao brought Bai Cangdong in.

Ma Fei quickly stood up to greet them, and Luo Ge and the others also stood up.

"Brother Bai, you finally made it. I've been waiting so long. Sit down quickly. The dishes are all ready. See if they suit your taste." Ma Fei warmly pulled Bai Cangdong to sit next to him, with Zheng Hao sitting on the other side.

"Right, let me introduce you. This is Luo Ge, the steward of the Earl's mansion. This is Brother Bai..." Ma Fei introduced Bai Cangdong to Luo Ge and the others.

Luo Ge stood there awkwardly, unsure of what to do.

"No need for introductions. Xifeng and Li Yan are my friends. We already know each other." Bai Cangdong smiled.

"Great, you all know each other. That's perfect." Ma Fei laughed.

Everyone sat down to eat, and not much was said. Only Ma Fei introduced each dish to Bai Cangdong, explaining its origin and quality.

"Brother Bai, we invited you here today because we need your help to complete a task assigned by the society." After the meal, Ma Fei got to the point.

"Tasks assigned by the society are usually not too difficult. Why do you need so many helpers?" Bai Cangdong looked at Ma Fei with confusion.

"Regular tasks are easy to complete, but this one is different. If we can complete it, we can obtain a special baron-level martial technique. This technique is quite useful against some viscount-level undead, so I am determined to get it. That's why I had to ask for your help, Brother Bai."

"What is the task?" Bai Cangdong asked.

"Many baron-level undead have appeared in the northern hills. We don't know where they came from, but their numbers are increasing, reaching several thousand. To prevent them from forming a large undead group, the society has issued a task. Whoever can eliminate these undead will receive the martial technique. Ma Fei and I have gathered many people, and with the help of Luo Ge and the other stewards, if you agree to help, we have at least a 60% chance of success."

"Several thousand baron-level undead is not a small number. What kind of undead are they?" Bai Cangdong frowned.

"They are Green-Eyed Asuras. They are not the strongest among baron-level undead, but they are not weak either. They have good speed, strength, and defense, but they are not top-tier." Ma Fei explained the details about the Green-Eyed Asuras.

Bai Cangdong's eyes lit up when he heard the name Green-Eyed Asura. In the information given to him by Lady Red Lotus, the Green-Eyed Asuras had a small chance of dropping a baron-level golden weapon called the 'Asura Green Blood Blade,' which was effective against the resurrection light of several viscount-level undead, making it more valuable and useful than the Black Death Blade.

However, Green-Eyed Asuras rarely appeared near Dao Lun City, usually appearing in more southern areas. So Bai Cangdong had never considered hunting them. He didn't expect a group of Green-Eyed Asuras to suddenly appear near Dao Lun City.

Seeing that Bai Cangdong was silent for a long time, Ma Fei quickly said, "If you help us, Brother Bai, we won't let you down. I heard you like original martial techniques. I have two crystal plates at home, and I'll give them to you."

Bai Cangdong looked at the crystal plates, which recorded baron-level martial techniques. One was a fist technique, and the other was a finger technique.

Without taking the crystal plates, Bai Cangdong said, "I can help, but I have one condition. The weapons dropped by the Green-Eyed Asuras I kill will belong to me."

"Of course." Ma Fei laughed and pushed the two crystal plates into Bai Cangdong's hands.

When Bai Cangdong left the Heavenly Pavilion, Zheng Hao insisted on seeing him off. In a secluded place, Zheng Hao pushed a crystal plate into Bai Cangdong's hands. "I accidentally bought a crystal plate yesterday. If you like it, take it, Brother Bai."

"What, do you also need my help with something?" Bai Cangdong didn't reach out to take the crystal plate.

"It's just a gift between friends." Zheng Hao pushed the crystal plate into Bai Cangdong's hands and waved goodbye.

Bai Cangdong looked at the words on the crystal plate, which recorded a fist technique.

Actually, Bai Cangdong didn't have a particular interest in collecting original martial techniques. He just felt that the crystal plates were somewhat peculiar, which was why he had accepted the "Internal Dan Technique" last time. He didn't expect Zheng Hao and Ma Fei to misunderstand and think he liked collecting crystal plates.

Back home, Bai Cangdong placed the three crystal plates and the one with the "Internal Dan Technique" together. He suddenly remembered he hadn't looked at the "Internal Dan Technique" yet. Zheng Hao said it had the ability to restore energy, though not as good as the Jade Essence Pill, but better than nothing.

Picking up the crystal plate with the "Internal Dan Technique," Bai Cangdong decided to practice it and see the effects.

Following the method recorded in the "Internal Dan Technique," he activated his Life Disk. As soon as the Life Disk completed one cycle, the long-dormant sword case suddenly appeared and immediately sucked in the crystal plate with the "Internal Dan Technique."

Bai Cangdong was slightly startled and quickly checked the sword case. He found that, unlike before when it absorbed the Painful Knife and the Skull-Cleaving Axe, no martial technique appeared on the sword case.

"That makes sense. The 'Internal Dan Technique' is itself a martial technique. What would be the point of the sword case evolving another martial technique after absorbing it? But why did the sword case absorb the 'Internal Dan Technique'?" Bai Cangdong examined the sword case and noticed that the text about the sword case in the Life Disk seemed to have increased.

"Incomplete Sword Case: Contains one sword dan, specialized weapon for the 'Internal Dan Technique.'"

"Could the sword case finally have gained an attack ability?" Bai Cangdong was delighted and quickly summoned the sword case to use the sword dan. A beam of golden light flew out of the sword case, and a golden pill the size of a longan floated in front of Bai Cangdong. The mark on the pill indicated it was a baron-level golden weapon.

Bai Cangdong activated the "Internal Dan Technique" he had just practiced, and the golden pill immediately landed in his hand. A continuous flow of energy surged from the pill, flowing through his fingers into his body, making him feel full of strength, as if he could punch and kill three viscount-level undead with one blow.

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