280: Such a vulgar trick! How could I, Yang Yucheng, not know this?

“You are quite a clever person. You didn’t get involved in their affairs, otherwise, today, you might not have been able to see this Elder alive!”

Under the bright candlelight, a figure was illuminated.

The figure slowly turned around, it was Steward Yang Yucheng's convenient master, Elder Han.

He had become Jade Elder!

Elder Han had transformed, no longer having the black Qi from before; instead, he exuded a sense of righteousness. This situation was not unique to Elder Han alone.

It was, in fact, quite strange.

The Steward Hall’s methods and style were mostly cold and dark.

But once one was promoted to Protector or Elder, especially after becoming a formal Elder, their style would inexplicably shift from their previous Demonic Path demeanor to a Righteous Path one.

No!

To be precise, it should be a mix of both righteous and evil. It's unclear whether the environment changes people, or if the Elder Hall possesses some mysterious quality?

“Steward Yang Yucheng is a peerless Genius; his cultivation, Aptitude, and Heart-Nature are all of the highest caliber!”

“And his ability to earn spirit crystals is truly unique in the world. Although most of the Steward Hall, including myself, still don't quite understand the concept of spiritual thought heaven and earth, I imagine that Grand Elder should have already understood it.”

“And Elder Han, he also understands.”

“Following in the footsteps of the great figures, and moving forward, will always be the correct choice!”

Jiang Tianran chuckled.

Elder Han looked deeply at Jiang Tianran, “Following this Disciple of mine, you will not be disappointed! In the future, I will await you in the Elder Hall!”

Jiang Tianran’s face was filled with wild joy.

“Thank you, Elder Han!”

The conversation between the two did not mention Yang Yucheng at all.

A Purple-Robed Steward!

At most, his cultivation was at the Spirit Venerable Realm, but he had never been taken seriously by them.

Even now, Elder Han, this convenient master, was not by Yang Yucheng's side, but there was still He Zimu in the Dragon Lair Treasure Land!

He Zimu was also a Spirit Venerable, and there were other Inner Sect Disciples. So many people united together would definitely be more than enough to deal with a Purple-Robed Steward.

What's more, Yang Yucheng was not someone who would dig his own grave; he definitely had many tricks up his sleeve.

The impression he left on Elder Han and Jiang Tianran was extremely profound.

Such a person would find it difficult to die!

They guessed correctly!

...Dragon Lair Treasure Land!

Under the starry sky, there was a profound silence, with flickering candlelight in the deep night.

As figures moved, the area around the mine tunnel constantly swayed.

Clang, clang.

The sounds in the mine tunnel were incessant. Miners, one by one, held their pickaxes, continuously striking the nearby rock walls. Among the falling rocks, some tiny fragments were mixed in.

The rock fragments were like amber, crystal clear.

And this was the greatest value of the Dragon Lair Treasure Land!

Dragon Blood Stones!

If one looked closely, if the purity was higher, one could even see tiny, blood-colored swimming Dragons within them!

And today, Yang Yucheng was invited here by an Inner Sect Disciple!

Yang Yucheng had just returned to the Dragon Lair Treasure Land not long ago when the Disciple came to report that Dragon Marrow Stone, a treasure superior to Dragon Blood Stone, had appeared here. That's why Yang Yucheng followed him.

Entering the mine tunnel.

Looking at the scene before him, Yang Yucheng was expressionless, staring at the back of the Inner Sect Disciple, his eyes full of amusement.

Such a method was truly somewhat laughable!

Luring him here, then setting an ambush and sending people to intercept and kill him?

Yang Yucheng could naturally think of that.

But what made him curious was, who exactly were the people who wanted to harm him?

As it was night, the miners gradually began to withdraw. Also, due to the Inner Sect Disciple's deliberate arrangements, the miners left earlier than usual.

But today, most of the miners dared not relax in the slightest!

As Yang Yucheng and the Inner Sect Disciple arrived, they were like small workers being inspected by a leader. Not one of them dared to breathe loudly, only wanting to quicken their steps and leave as steadily and swiftly as possible!

“Wang De, is it not ready yet?” Yang Yucheng asked.

“Almost there, Steward Yang Yucheng!”

Wang De's face was like withered wood, with a pointed mouth and monkey-like cheeks. He certainly didn't look like a kind person, yet when speaking to Yang Yucheng, he often lowered his head and showed a fawning expression.

Therefore, Yang Yucheng was too lazy to pay attention to him.

But then he thought that such a small figure actually dared to participate in such a big matter, truly one couldn't judge a book by its cover!

Walking and walking.

The two gradually arrived at the depths of the mine tunnel. A strange fragrance permeated the air, seemingly the scent emanating from Dragon Marrow Stone, rich and potent.

Especially the dense spiritual energy released in the surroundings seemed to further prove the possibility of a Genius, a treasure appearing.

Yang Yucheng began to act, his performance realistic and convincing.

Yang Yucheng's face was filled with wild joy, his tone cheerful.

“Dragon Marrow Stone? It really exists!”

“If I have such a secret treasure of heaven and earth, I will be able to Breakthrough to the Spirit Venerable Realm in the shortest possible time. Then, will I still fear others daring to mock me from the shadows in this Dragon Lair Treasure Land?”

“Hahahaha, by then, this Steward will be the true master of the Dragon Lair Treasure Land!”

Yang Yucheng was extremely arrogant, uttering these villainous remarks that sounded very annoying. He was truly working hard to maintain the act!

So.

As a reward, the Wang De before him finally revealed his true colors!

“Steward Yang Yucheng, perhaps I must disappoint you. You cannot take the Dragon Marrow Stone with you, and you must even leave your life behind!”

Yang Yucheng looked up again.

The Wang De before him no longer had any trace of his previous hunched posture!

He had straightened his back when facing Yang Yucheng, now looking at him levelly. His expression was as if he were looking at a dead man, even more like a cold venomous snake finally emerging from the darkness into the light.

He was no longer pretending!

This guy had revealed his hand!

“What do you want to do?”

Even if Yang Yucheng was acting, he couldn't act too foolishly!

He seemed to finally react, asking in a deep voice.

“Wang De, do you not wish to live?”

Yang Yucheng was furious, “How dare you deceive this Steward here! I will make sure you die without a burial place!”

Yang Yucheng was enraged.

He activated his Spirit Emperor Realm cultivation, clutching balls of true fire in his hands, and launched them directly at Wang De!

The flames soared, moving extremely fast.

But before they could even touch Wang De, they were extinguished by his Spirit Venerable strength.

“Is that all?”

Wang De's face showed disdain.

His cold eyes stared at Yang Yucheng, as if he were looking at his spoils of war.

Wang De advanced step by step, his mouth full of mockery.

“Yang Yucheng, what kind of Steward is that? If it weren't for the Sect rules, do you really think you're some high and mighty figure!”

“Spirit Emperor Realm strength.”

“Young master, I've disliked you for a long time. Today, first, kneel down for me!”

Wang De shouted loudly.

His face was twisted in a sneer, full of triumph, and he laughed heartily.

With the cultivation of the Spirit Venerable Realm bolstering him, he seemed to have already envisioned the scene of Yang Yucheng kneeling on the ground and begging him for mercy.

But next.