123: Chapter 123 Facing the foot of the mountain, the secret method of escaping from the sky

Zhou Bai pondered for a moment before continuing,

"Also, just you and one secret art isn't enough. For me to purify you, each person needs to give me 20 sixth-tier fierce beast inner cores!"

Because it lacked the accompanying secret art for use, the heaven-escaping shuttle could only be utilized as a flying dagger or an aircraft, unable to unleash its full power.

Previously, Zhou Bai had investigated; the secret art for the heaven-escaping shuttle was with the Yamashita Family, a top-tier clan in Sakura Country, precisely the family of Yamashita Tetsuya.

Currently, Yamashita Tetsuya of Sakura Country was at the World Martial Arts Competition. As the Peerless Genius of the Yamashita Family, Yamashita Tetsuya very likely possessed the secret art for the heaven-escaping shuttle.

Hearing Zhou Bai's words, Hashimoto Kana's brow furrowed slightly.

She hadn't expected Zhou Bai's conditions to be so harsh.

"Mr. Zhou Bai, this... this is a bit excessive, isn't it? It's just purifying some berserk Qi and Blood Power..."

Hashimoto Kana lightly bit her red lips, then said to Zhou Bai with a captivatingly coquettish tone, "Mr. Zhou Bai, considering my willingness to devote myself wholeheartedly, could you..."

"If there's no sincerity, forget it!"

Zhou Bai replied indifferently upon hearing her.

As he spoke, Zhou Bai turned to leave, not wanting to bother with Hashimoto Kana anymore.

"W-Wait... I... I need to go ask Yamashita-kun for instructions!"

Seeing the negotiation about to collapse, Hashimoto Kana hurriedly said to Zhou Bai.

"Go ahead. I'll wait here. You have only one minute!"

Zhou Bai then stated.

Hearing this, Hashimoto Kana dared not waste any more time. She quickly adjusted her kimono and headed for the Sakura Country palace not far away.

Soon, Hashimoto Kana returned to Sakura Country's main hall and relayed Zhou Bai's conditions to Yamashita Tetsuya and the others.

"Hmph, this Thunder Kid from Xia Country is too greedy, wanting so many things!"

"Yes, having Kana-chan isn't enough? He also wants a secret art and fierce beast inner elixirs. He's really making an outrageous demand!"

Upon hearing Zhou Bai's conditions, the ability users from Sakura Country all turned extremely grim-faced, angrily denouncing him one after another.

Yamashita Tetsuya didn't speak but closed his eyes, seemingly pondering something.

"Yamashita-kun, Mr. Zhou Bai said there's only one minute to consider. If there's no response in ten minutes, he will no longer cooperate!"

Hashimoto Kana added.

The other ability users around them, hearing this, changed expressions slightly, stopped their discussion, and looked at Yamashita Tetsuya.

Although Zhou Bai's demands were outrageous, compared to Aaron Helens's, these conditions were much better.

After all, the secret art belonged to Yamashita Tetsuya, and Hashimoto Kana being * by Zhou Bai wouldn't affect them much either.

If the deal could be struck, they would only need to pay 20 sixth-tier fierce beast inner cores. Compared to Aaron Helens's 1000 sixth-tier fierce beast inner cores, it was practically a steal.

"Yamashita-kun, I think we can agree to Zhou Bai's demands. Even if we give him the Heaven-Escaping Secret Art for the heaven-escaping shuttle, could he even understand it? Our Sakura Country has invested so many resources and only translated 95%. Giving it to Zhou Bai is fine..."

A moment later, another ability user from Sakura Country continued.

"Yes, I think so too. He probably can't even make sense of this Heaven-Escaping Secret Art, let alone learn it. That would take forever. Right now, quickly boosting our strength is the real priority!"

The surrounding ability users also chimed in at this point.

"Alright. Since everyone agrees, then let's accept Zhou Bai's request."

Soon, Yamashita Tetsuya seemed persuaded by the crowd and slowly spoke.

"The fierce beast inner elixirs can be given, but the secret art will only be handed over after he helps me purify the berserk Qi and Blood Power!"

As for Hashimoto Kana, no one cared about her thoughts at all.

"Kana-chan, hurry and go. Tell Zhou Bai that our Sakura Country agrees to his conditions!"

After Yamashita Tetsuya spoke, the ability users beside him quickly urged, hastening Hashimoto Kana to go and finalize things with Zhou Bai.

Hearing everyone's urging, Hashimoto Kana didn't linger either. She immediately left the palace to find Zhou Bai.

Simultaneously, her heart was filled with unease, and even a faint sense of anticipation. Was she really going to be with that Eastern Thunder Kid...

Two minutes later, Hashimoto Kana once again stood before Zhou Bai.

"Mr. Zhou Bai, Yamashita-kun agrees to your conditions, but the secret art will only be given to you after you help him purify the berserk Qi and Blood Power!"

Hashimoto Kana hurriedly informed Zhou Bai.

"Fine. Then have them come over."

Zhou Bai nodded, showing no objection.

Then, Hashimoto Kana immediately sent a message to Yamashita Tetsuya and the others, instructing them to come to Zhou Bai's location.

Yamashita Tetsuya, clad in a white robe, moved with extreme speed and soon arrived before Zhou Bai.

"I hope your purification method is worth all these things!"

Yamashita Tetsuya first gave Zhou Bai 20 sixth-tier fierce beast inner cores and spoke to him indifferently.

Looking at the Yamashita Tetsuya before him, Zhou Bai felt a faint, almost imperceptible sense of pressure.

Although Yamashita Tetsuya was alone here, his body seemed to carry countless intricate, strange auras, as if entangled with innumerable souls.

This Yamashita Tetsuya was terrifying. Perhaps he had hidden a significant portion of his strength.

Looking at the Yamashita Tetsuya before him, whose aura was incredibly chaotic, Zhou Bai's heart tightened, feeling a tremendous psychological pressure for the first time.

Frank, whom Zhou Bai had slain before, was simply a small fry compared to Yamashita Tetsuya.

It seemed there were also disparities within the sixth-tier, and the gap was unimaginably vast.

"Mr. Yamashita, give me your hand."

Suppressing the myriad thoughts in his mind, Zhou Bai quickly said to Yamashita Tetsuya.

Yamashita Tetsuya didn't speak but extended his hand. His hand was pale as jade, like a perfect piece of craftsmanship.

As Zhou Bai grasped Yamashita Tetsuya's hand, that intricate web of terrifying auras surged and flowed even more violently, becoming more frenzied.

Moreover, when Zhou Bai's Dutian Divine Thunder entered Yamashita Tetsuya's body, he felt an overwhelmingly terrifying berserk Qi and Blood Power.

This guy had absorbed a massive amount of fierce beast inner elixirs. The berserk Qi and Blood Power within his body was even greater than what Ye Wushang had before.

"Well, confident? My secret art isn't so easily obtained!"

Yamashita Tetsuya smiled faintly, his gaze profound as he looked at Zhou Bai.

"Of course!"

Zhou Bai replied flatly.

Then, without further hesitation, Zhou Bai immediately activated the golden Dutian Divine Thunder within him to pacify the berserk Qi and Blood Power in Yamashita Tetsuya's body.

After these past few days of pacification, Zhou Bai was already very familiar with subduing berserk Qi and Blood Power.

Although Yamashita Tetsuya's berserk Qi and Blood Power was immense, it was still within Zhou Bai's control.

A full half hour later, the berserk Qi and Blood Power within Yamashita Tetsuya's body was completely pacified.

His aura became more restrained and terrifying, like a dormant volcano capable of erupting with world-destroying power at any moment.

"Not bad, Mr. Zhou Bai. Your method is indeed impressive. This Heaven-Escaping Secret Art is yours."

Sensing his now-pacified berserk Qi and Blood Power, Yamashita Tetsuya's eyes were filled with a look of lofty disdain.

Then, Yamashita Tetsuya took out a stone slab and handed it to Zhou Bai.

"This is a rubbing plate made from the original Heaven-Escaping Secret Art. The secret art is inscribed on this rubbing plate."