Legend of the chosen ones: Beyond Destiny

Chapter 1574 807: Golden Chalice and Bare Blades

Don't blame Yellow Beard for being incapable of holding back, Ji Jue's generosity is somewhat over the top.

It almost made Yellow Beard suspect that this dog had been possessed by You Sui; otherwise, there was no need to act so excessively!

After all, how Ji Jue handled that guy Pacquiao back in the day is still fresh in memory—a genuine case of stripping away the bone and not leaving a single bit of the essence.

Now, when such favorable conditions are laid before Yellow Beard, he actually finds it a bit unbelievable.

What are your ulterior motives?

What exactly are you up to!

"Thinking it over carefully, ever since I got to know the Great Craftsman, even though we've been doing business for mutual benefit, the Great Craftsman has often taken good care of me.

We've collaborated for so long, and even if we set aside everything else, there are still a couple of sparks of camaraderie, right? The relic of the King of Heroes is useless to me, and it would be a pity to use it, so why not return it to its original owner?

That's how I genuinely feel, no need to pretend."

Ji Jue smiled indifferently, picked up the ring on the table, and casually tossed it over, "It depends on whether the Great Craftsman is willing to honor me with this favor."

The ring drew a brilliant arc in the air and landed in the instinctively outstretched hand of Yellow Beard, vibrating intensely and buzzing as if sensing something.

It showed none of the aloof elegance it had in Ji Jue's hand, exuding boundless enthusiasm instead.

The dormant Spirituality awoke once again, and a blurry face vaguely emerged before Yellow Beard, as the shadow of the King of Heroes rose once more.

After glancing at the craftsman before him, he nodded slightly, seemed to cast a glance back at Ji Jue, moved his lips, and said something to Yellow Beard.

Soon, it disappeared without a trace.

"It seems that now the treasures of heaven and earth have found their rightful owner." Ji Jue chuckled softly, retracting his gaze.

Yellow Beard remained silent for a long time, wanting to say something several times, but ultimately just sighed lightly and carefully stored the ring in his bosom, "Aren't you interested in hearing the second option?"

"No need."

Ji Jue waved his hand, "Making friends is all about the mood, there's no need to always mix in benefits... to be honest, just seeing the Great Craftsman as hesitant as you are already makes it worthwhile."

A bark immediately silenced Yellow Beard, who had been structuring his words for who knows how long.

He really couldn't tell if this rascal was intentionally saying this to lighten the mood or just wanted to take this opportunity to bark twice and see him speechless.

The Great Craftsman, in the end, was sparse with words, not good at this kind of fervent camaraderie plot, just let out a slight sigh.

"Let's do it this way then."

He said, "I owe you."

In the end, the Great Craftsman had a sense of face, impossible to just say 'you volunteered' and let bygones be bygones, nor did he intend to ask what life-threatening task Ji Jue was planning next.

He took a dagger from his pocket on the spot, cut his palm, and handed the blood-stained dagger, reversed, to Ji Jue.

This was the highest courtesy in the Northern Realm — the Blood Alliance.

The one bestowed with the Blood Alliance was the provider's most cherished friend and most honored guest.

If the bearer were humiliated, it would be equivalent to humiliating Yellow Beard. If the bearer lost the ability to sustain life, then Yellow Beard would have to provide unconditional support.

Furthermore, if Ji Jue were killed, Yellow Beard would cover his face with blood, abandon all identity. From then on, he could not shave or bathe, or change clothes, he must seek vengeance by any means necessary, regardless of consequences.

Until he pierced the heart and throat of the enemy with this very dagger, burning the skeleton and dagger to ashes together.

Ji Jue accepted it with a smile, without saying anything more.

Then, he saw Ji Jue reach into his pocket and pulled out a rolled parchment, dipped it in his own blood, and quickly wrote, refining it on the spot into an alchemy creation.

On the parchment were twenty-four blood-written runes, each rune clearly showing sixty-one layers of internal and external structure, and with many variants and combination applications left unreserved.

Solemnly, it was entrusted to Ji Jue's hand.

This was the second core legacy, the Rune Formula, of the Northern Realm's workshop, comparable to the Hero Seed!

Unlike the ever-changing Dust inheritance, the Rune Formula only has twenty-four, but under the constant progress and evolution by generations of craftsmen, it has reached a point where change is impossible, its versatility almost applicable in any aspect, also, when it comes to the combination and extraction of Ember and Legion under heaven, it can indeed be said unparalleled.

These twenty-four runes in Ji Jue's hand were almost half of Beifeng's heritage!

"Even if it's compensation, it doesn't have to be this quick, right?"

Ji Jue was slightly stunned, he honestly wasn't trying to charge a friendship fee!

"This was the King of Heroes' instruction, unrelated to compensation."

Yellow Beard had become resigned, welcoming back the Heavenly Artisan, he was already content, since it was the King of Heroes' instruction, as a follower, he naturally had no further words.

The crisp bell rang, reminding him of the end of the meeting time.

"You should rest first."

He hesitated for a moment, then got up to say goodbye, this time not putting on a gruff face, "If there's a chance in the future, you're welcome to come to the Northern Realm and visit Beifeng."

"Next time for sure."

Ji Jue waved goodbye.

After watching Yellow Beard leave, he lay on the bed, flipping through the Rune Formula in his hand, but before long, the door knocked again.

This time, it was Jiang Tongguang.

"Yo, Master Ji, busy?" he greeted with his customary jovial smile, inviting, "It's such a rare beautiful moonlight; I've prepared a few glasses of light wine. Would you mind giving me face to take a stroll and chat?"

"Huh? Aren't I a patient? Is this appropriate?"

Ji Jue was astonished, then saw his playful smile and gaze admiring and approving Ji Jue's acting skills: It's fine, young brother, stop acting, reaching your level is already impressive.

Holding three Grand Crowns, serving as a director of the Association and an old master, could he possibly fail to see Ji Jue's current state?

Where can you find a punch that can kill three cows plus two fellow patients in You Sui?

Stop dawdling, hurry up!

With his enthusiastic wave, Ji Jue could only change into his clothes and follow along.

The two chatted idly, passing through layers of deserted halls and corridors as if touring Tianshu, with Jiang Tongguang personally explaining where and when things happened here, which year and month your teacher got into a big fight with someone here, and where there are still imprints on bricks where the opponent kowtowed and broke them...

As the routes changed, Tianshu seemed to be changing too.

They passed through layers of shadows and saw an elegantly decorated and incredibly quiet reception room, unlike the splendor of the Radiance Hall; everything here was simple, but each place revealed a completely different kind of beauty.

"Where is this?"

"The back of the Radiance Hall, the Majestic Hall."

Jiang Tongguang closed the door, and with a crisp friction sound, layers of locks fell into place, isolating the inside from the outside, and in the dead silence, there was not even another sound.

"The Radiance Hall is used to talk about things that can be seen in the light; things that cannot be seen in the light are generally decided here, the drafting of the Severe Punishment Order is voted and decided on this table, you can regard this as the headquarters of the Punishment Team.

But mostly, it's just me as a single commander here all year round."

Jiang Tongguang casually picked a bottle from his wine cabinet, pulled over a chair to sit down, and gestured for Ji Jue to make himself comfortable, "Don't worry, during the construction of this place, a lot of effort was put in, and everything discussed here, to the outside, does not exist."

"Really?"

Ji Jue looked around and asked tentatively, "The lock?"

Silently, with no response, only Jiang Tongguang's expression remained smiling and mischievous, his squinted eyes carried a hint of teasing.

"Why does it look like a secret review?"

Ji Jue took the wine glass handed by Jiang Tongguang and asked casually, "What is the Association implying here?"

It couldn't be the matter between myself and the Great Evil that got out; after the phase of drinking from golden cups together, would they fast forward to a deadly confrontation?

"Two things, but both depend on you."

Jiang Tongguang didn't continue the joke, and slowly said, "Next, about the Embers of Decay Decision, why don't you not participate, what do you say?

As long as you're on the scene, those old ghosts in You Sui will definitely go to any lengths to stir up trouble. After finally achieving success, let's enjoy a few days first, and deal with what comes next later, how about it?"

"Ah this..."

Ji Jue was taken aback, dumfounded, "I had planned to do more for Ember, to bleed more for the Association, can it be that precious?"

"Hahaha, it's okay, there will be opportunities."

After Jiang Tongguang drank his whisky in one go, he put down the glass, his smile faded, and he solemnly said, "Right on point, the Association has a task they'd like to assign to you.

Though it's a summons, it's not exactly compulsory, whether you respond or not is up to you."

Ji Jue immediately put down the glass he had just picked up, studying Jiang Tongguang's demeanor, but couldn't discern anything, becoming more puzzled.

"Doing what?"

"Confidential." Jiang Tongguang answered decisively.

"When?"

"Also confidential."

Jiang Tongguang shook his head again, "Anything related to the task, before you agree, cannot be disclosed, you just need to answer yes or no."

"..."

After a pause, Ji Jue also fell into silence, quietly turning the wine glass, letting out a soft sigh, "Just one question."

"Go ahead."

A slight smile appeared on Jiang Tongguang's face.

Then Ji Jue raised a finger, pointing at that puzzled face:

"Why me?"

This time, Jiang Tongguang didn't respond with nothing to disclose, instead, raised four fingers.

"First, your skill in this kind of matter is apparent to all.

Second, your capability has been verified.

Next, you have some experience with similar tasks."

After a slight pause, his smile turned increasingly gloating, "Lastly, the most important... someone recommended you, said you are absolutely suitable, without you, it absolutely can't be done.

As for who, I don't think it needs saying."

"..."

Ji Jue couldn't speak, only felt darkness before his eyes, hearing a distant dog barking sound by his ears.

Who could it be?

Who the hell else could it be?

Heavenly Furnace you old dog, can't you stand seeing others idle?!

"... I agree."

Ji Jue sighed, collapsed into the chair and looked towards Jiang Tongguang, "What on earth is the task? Now can it be revealed?"

Jiang Tongguang's smile remained unchanged, "Led by me, infiltrate You Sui."

"——Assassinate Bei Gong!"