Chapter 59

After the incident with the Wind Chant Viscount, Bai Cangdong finally took full control of the Eastern Gate Guard Army, ensuring that his orders were carried out without fail.

"Mask, you have done very well, to have taken complete control of the Eastern Gate Guard Army so quickly," Hua Qianwu summoned Bai Cangdong for a private meeting.

"This is what I should do," Bai Cangdong replied.

"I have another very important matter that requires your help. I wonder if you are willing to accompany me into the Hurricane Abyss?"

"Since I am a guest of the Hua family, I will naturally follow your orders."

Hua Qianwu shook her head slightly: "This time is different. It is a matter of life and death, and I hope that everyone who goes is willing to go, so they can give their all."

"What is it?" Bai Cangdong frowned.

"Have you heard of the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord?" Hua Qianwu asked.

"I have not heard of him," Bai Cangdong shook his head slightly.

"You have only been in Fenghua City for a short time, so it's normal that you haven't heard of the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord. He is a Viscount-level Undead with immense power, and even dozens of Viscounts would find it difficult to kill him. However, the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord leaves behind a weapon called the Eight-Eyed Celestial Pearl, which is essential for entering the bottom of the abyss. Therefore, every time the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord resurrects, he is immediately surrounded and hunted."

"In the past, the Four Directions Knights would always be the ones to kill the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord. But this time, the Earl has given us this task. Whoever kills the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord gets to keep the Eight-Eyed Celestial Pearl. So, whether it's our Hua family, the Feng family, or the other three heirs, they might all try to kill the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord. In the abyss, killing and being killed are common, so if you agree to go with me, you must be mentally prepared."

Bai Cangdong asked a few more questions and finally understood the importance of the Eight-Eyed Celestial Pearl.

Anyone can go to the ordinary parts of the Hurricane Abyss as long as they have the strength to survive. However, at the bottom of the abyss, there is a dark mist where you can't see your hand in front of your face, let alone survive. Only the Eight-Eyed Celestial Pearl can break through the dark mist and restore vision, but only for the user. Therefore, each Eight-Eyed Celestial Pearl is extremely valuable.

At the bottom of the abyss, there are many precious herbs, valuable materials, and Undead that are hard to find elsewhere, which are very attractive to Viscounts. This is why the Eight-Eyed Celestial Pearl is so highly valued.

During the transition between each season, there is a period of about ten days when the seasonal winds completely stop. At that time, Viscounts can use the Eight-Eyed Celestial Pearl to enter the bottom of the abyss and gather various treasures. As long as they can survive and come out alive, each trip will yield a harvest that will make other Viscounts envious.

In the past, the Eight-Eyed Celestial Pearls were obtained by the knights and personally kept by the Earl. When the seasonal winds stopped, the Earl would select a group of Viscounts to temporarily grant them the Eight-Eyed Celestial Pearls to enter the bottom of the abyss. They would only need to hand over half of their gains to the Earl, and keep the other half for themselves.

Now, the Earl of Fenghua has directly given us the right to hunt the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord, which is equivalent to giving us the benefits at the bottom of the abyss. Everyone is eyeing this prize with great interest.

Bai Cangdong was deep in thought and did not want to participate in this mission. Although the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord is only a Viscount-level Undead, his true strength is far greater than that of other Viscounts.

More terrifyingly, the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord is proficient in invisibility and flight, and is best at ambushing from the shadows. Each time he is hunted, several Viscounts die, even when the Four Directions Knights, who are very familiar with him, are involved. If Viscounts who have never seen the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord go, the death toll will likely be even higher.

Bai Cangdong came to help Yan Mengyun, not to risk his life hunting the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord. Even the best things in the abyss have nothing to do with him. Just as he was about to refuse, a word from Hua Qianwu changed his mind.

"There is still some time before the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord resurrects. Think carefully. Although the City Lord has agreed to allocate some Sun True Fire to the Viscounts hunting the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord to counter his Heavenly Eye Pupil Technique, it is still very dangerous."

Bai Cangdong's body trembled slightly. He didn't expect that the Sun True Fire exchanged from Daolun City was for the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord.

"How much Sun True Fire can I get?" Bai Cangdong asked.

"The Earl will give our Hua family ten clusters of Sun True Fire. One cluster of Sun True Fire is enough to counter the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord's Heavenly Eye Pupil Technique. In addition to me, I will select nine other Viscounts to go. It's not early, so go back and rest. Tomorrow, accompany me to a banquet."

Bai Cangdong wanted to ask more about the Sun True Fire, but Hua Qianwu already had the intention of dismissing him, so he had to leave.

"I don't know how much Sun True Fire is needed to hatch the Immortal Sparrow. I wonder if one cluster is enough." Bai Cangdong very much wanted the Sun True Fire, but he was afraid that one cluster might not be enough to hatch the Immortal Sparrow.

"Those who go to hunt the Eight-Eyed Celestial Lord will all have Sun True Fire. Even if one cluster is not enough for me, can't I just take someone else's?" Bai Cangdong suddenly thought of this and decided to go to the abyss. The sooner the Immortal Sparrow hatches, the more advantageous it will be for him. If he waits for decades and becomes an Earl, hatching a Viscount-level Undead would be of little use.

The next morning, Hua Qianwu's carriage arrived outside the Red Flower Villa.

After Bai Cangdong got into the carriage, he found that there was another man inside who looked somewhat like Hua Qianwu.

"This is my second brother, Hua Mingyang. This is the Masked Viscount who helped our Hua family take control of the Eastern Gate," Hua Qianwu introduced them.

Hua Mingyang was very arrogant and barely glanced at Bai Cangdong, only nodding slightly to indicate that he had acknowledged him.

Seeing Hua Mingyang's attitude, Bai Cangdong didn't bother to say much and leaned against the side of the carriage, closing his eyes to rest.

"I heard that your Lingluo Sword came from Miss Xiangfei. What exactly happened?" Hua Mingyang suddenly asked, his tone more of a command than a question.

"I saved her life when I passed through Daolun City, so I received the Lingluo Sword," Bai Cangdong said, omitting some details.

Hua Mingyang suddenly summoned a golden sword with a scabbard, removed the weapon, and threw it in front of Bai Cangdong: "This Nine-Truth Golden Sword is even more valuable than the Lingluo Sword. Take it, and give me the Lingluo Sword."

Bai Cangdong slowly opened his eyes and looked at Hua Mingyang, coldly saying: "The Lingluo Sword suits me well, and I have no intention of exchanging it."

"How dare you speak to me like this, as a guest of the Hua family," Hua Mingyang glared at Bai Cangdong.

"I am a guest of the Hua family, not a dog. If you need someone to obey your commands, find a dog," Bai Cangdong closed his eyes again and ignored Hua Mingyang.

Hua Mingyang was furious and reached out to grab Bai Cangdong, but Hua Qianwu stopped him.

"Second Brother, if Mask doesn't want to give up the Lingluo Sword, why make it difficult for him?" Hua Qianwu said after stopping Hua Mingyang.

"The Lingluo Sword originally belonged to Miss Xiangfei. This banquet is hosted by the Earl for Miss Xiangfei and the Silver-Armored Knight. If we can return the Lingluo Sword to Miss Xiangfei, we will surely gain her favor. If we can get the help of Daolun City, even a little, our chances of defeating the Feng family will be much greater." Hua Mingyang glanced at Bai Cangdong, who was resting with his eyes closed: "I didn't expect this person to be so unreasonable."

"If you want to gain Miss Xiangfei's favor, a Lingluo Sword is nothing compared to her savior," Hua Qianwu smiled at Bai Cangdong.

The reason Hua Qianwu brought Bai Cangdong to the banquet, and no one else, was that she had already planned to use him.

"This time, you might have miscalculated. His Lingluo Sword may not have been a gift from Miss Xiangfei. If Miss Xiangfei really sees him, she might be angry rather than grateful. It could backfire and make Miss Xiangfei dislike our Hua family," Hua Mingyang said with a cold laugh.

In fact, Hua Qianwu was also a bit worried. The information she had was that Li Xiangfei's Lingluo Sword was in Bai Cangdong's hands, but how it got there was unknown. It was only rumored that the Masked Viscount saved Li Xiangfei's life at the Undead Altar, and she gave him the sword as a token of gratitude.

"Mask, this is a serious matter. At least tell me, are you an enemy or a friend of Miss Xiangfei?" Hua Qianwu looked at Bai Cangdong with a serious expression.

"Although we are not friends, we are not enemies. If you want to use me to win Miss Xiangfei's favor, forget it. I don't have that much influence," Bai Cangdong said calmly.

"There is indeed more to the story of the Lingluo Sword," Hua Mingyang coldly snorted.

Hua Qianwu's expression was complex. She wasn't sure whether to continue bringing Bai Cangdong to the banquet. If Li Xiangfei only had bad feelings towards Bai Cangdong, it could drag the Hua family down with him.

Before Hua Qianwu could make a decision, the carriage had already arrived at the Earl's mansion. She could only sigh lightly: "Let's leave it to fate."

The three of them were led by a maid into the Earl's mansion and entered the banquet hall.

The Earl of Fenghua was not in the hall, but everyone else was already there, including the five heirs, including Fengxian. Bai Cangdong saw Yan Mengyun sitting in a corner of the banquet hall, talking quietly with a female knight.

On any other day and in any other place, the five heirs would be the main characters wherever they went. But today, because of Li Xiangfei's presence, the five heirs became supporting roles. Everyone, like stars surrounding the moon, made Li Xiangfei the focus of the entire hall.

[PS: Thank you to Super Fruit and Purple Rainforest for your support. Just Love Doupo Cangqiong has quickly become a disciple, which is very impressive.]

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