The Attribute Theft System: The Attribute Theft System, #2

By Si Si Da Tong

In the menial tasks section of the Yunlan Sect, Wang Shitu, originally a young boy from Earth, fortuitously obtains the "Thief God System," thus embarking on an extraordinary journey of cultivation.

He can steal attributes from his opponents in battle, possessing the power to turn the tides even from the lowest of starts.

As Wang Shitu grows and delves deeper into unlocking the Thief God System, his path of cultivation will be filled with endless possibilities and suspense, waiting to unveil one mystery after another. How will Wang Shitu utilize this special ability to write his own Thief God legend in a world where strength reigns supreme?

 

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"Could the secret of the Demon Sealing Cauldron and the Demon Locking Tower be that the Treasure Pavilion is attempting to rescue its founder, the Sword Immortal?" Wang Shitu speculated in his heart.

 "Daoist Wang, I think you've already guessed the gist of it!" Luo Yankai said, "The Demon Locking Tower has eleven levels, and those who can break through all eleven will have command over all Treasure Pavilions on the continent! That's the official story, but secretly, there's another tale – the new senior managers of the Treasure Pavilion must enter the Nightmare Lands to rescue the Sword Immortal!"

• Language: English
• Publisher: He Qiao Qiao
• Release date: May 24, 2024
• ISBN: 9798227435972

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Chapter 101: Deal Struck

Could the secret of the Demon Sealing Cauldron and the Demon Locking Tower be that the Treasure Pavilion is attempting to rescue its founder, the Sword Immortal? Wang Shitu speculated in his heart.

Daoist Wang, I think you’ve already guessed the gist of it! Luo Yankai said, The Demon Locking Tower has eleven levels, and those who can break through all eleven will have command over all Treasure Pavilions on the continent! That’s the official story, but secretly, there’s another tale – the new senior managers of the Treasure Pavilion must enter the Nightmare Lands to rescue the Sword Immortal!

I see, Daoist Wang, that despite your young age, your Face-Changing Technique and strength are remarkable, and you may become involved in this matter. So, this is no small secret to you! Luo Yankai added, worried that Wang Shitu might not find the secret appealing enough to care.

Furthermore, the matters of the Demon Locking Tower, the Demon Sealing Cauldron, and the Sword Immortal are tightly sealed by the Treasure Pavilion! Luo Yankai continued, As for the Nightmare Lands, barely anyone knows of its existence below the Celestial realm! That counts as a secret!

Wang Shitu nodded in response: It does count. Rest assured, I will protect you for three days.

In that case, I am deeply grateful to Daoist Wang! Luo Yankai expressed his gratitude.

However, I saw the Demon Sealing Cauldron with a woman earlier, and then there was someone wielding scissors chasing after her. What’s the story there? Wang Shitu asked, bringing up the incident involving Huang Han and the Demon Sealing Cauldron he had seen earlier.

Oh, you’re talking about that woman, Huang Han! Luo Yankai began to explain, Originally, the Demon Sealing Cauldron belonged to a Golden Core Stage cultivator, who planned to auction it off at the Treasure Pavilion!

But somehow, this Huang Han, a mere Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, managed to seduce and become the dao partner of the Golden Core cultivator, and then somehow killed him and took the Demon Sealing Cauldron. Luo Yankai said, For a Foundation Establishment woman to kill a Golden Core cultivator shows her ruthless methods and deep cunning!

As for the cultivator with the scissors weapon, he’s called Elder Monster Shi, one of my subordinates! We’ve been tracking Huang Han for some time now... Luo Yankai laid out the facts as they were.

Luo Yankai explained everything candidly.

Wang Shitu, connecting what Luo Yankai explained with his own experiences, understood the series of events.

The Demon Locking Tower and the Demon Sealing Cauldron were prepared by the Treasure Pavilion for the rescue of the Sword Immortal trapped within the Nightmare Lands. Meanwhile, in the Southern Barbarian Lands, a Golden Core Stage cultivator sought to auction the Demon Sealing Cauldron at the Treasure Pavilion, only for it to be deceitfully taken by a woman named Huang Han and brought into the Demon Locking Tower, ultimately ending up in Wang Shitu’s possession.

Wang Shitu pieced everything together.

The Demon Locking Tower was prepared for the Nightmare Lands! Wang Shitu speculated in his heart about the connection between the demonic beasts in the Demon Locking Tower and those in the Nightmare Lands!

Luo Yankai’s secret is indeed valuable! Wang Shitu thought to himself. Luo Yankai had shared the layout of the continent Wang Shitu was on, the secrets of the Treasure Pavilion, and the existence of the Nightmare Lands. This information was a significant boon for Wang Shitu.

The continent where Wang Shitu resided was comprised of four regions: the Eastern Lands, the Southern Barbarian Lands, the Northern Wilderness, and Western Liang! Beyond these four territories was the Nightmare Lands, teeming with demonic beasts, a place where no one could linger for long.

Wang Shitu believed that one day he would be able to venture to other regions and continents, so learning about these matters was greatly beneficial for his future development.

Thus, Wang Shitu felt that protecting Luo Yankai for three days in exchange for this secret was indeed worthwhile.

Wang Shitu nodded towards Luo Yankai and said, Your secret is quite valuable. I can protect you for three days!

Great! Thank you, Daoist Wang! Luo Yankai said, managing a bow with some effort.

Wang Shitu was a formidable figure, so Luo Yankai felt he deserved respect.

Daoist Wang, I’ll give you everything in this storage bag as agreed. But I’m seriously injured, and there are medicines in this bag that I need for healing... Luo Yankai said with a bitter expression, indicating his need for the healing pills.

Wang Shitu nodded and replied, That’s fine!

Given Luo Yankai’s current condition, it wouldn’t be practical to keep him around without allowing him to heal, so Wang Shitu naturally agreed. Besides, since Wang Shitu had stripped Luo Yankai of his attributes, even if his injuries healed, he no longer possessed any cultivation level, posing no threat at all.

Having taken Luo Yankai’s attributes, Wang Shitu felt obliged to fulfill any reasonable requests, considering it a form of moral compensation.

Luo Yankai took a pill, identified as a fifth-grade exquisite pill, from his storage bag and swallowed it.

This is a fifth-grade exquisite pill, extremely beneficial for healing! It can recover any injury, albeit slowly. However, after taking this pill, I can’t use any other medicines or channel spirit energy, so I need Daoist Wang’s protection, Luo Yankai explained.

Wang Shitu was unbothered and responded, No problem!

Seeing Wang Shitu’s nonchalant attitude, Luo Yankai chuckled softly, slowly sat up, and tossed his storage bag to Wang Shitu.

Surviving this ordeal, Luo Yankai believed he could make a comeback.

Luo Yankai resolved to steer clear of both Wang Shitu and the Treasure Pavilion in the future, seeking freedom and avoiding trouble.

Currently disguised as another individual, Wang Shitu caught the storage bag with a pair of sticks, then utilized the Thief God System to transfer everything from the storage bag into his looting storage box.

Inside the storage bag of Luo Yankai, who was at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, there was a technique manual titled Meteor Technique, alongside some spirit stones, including over a hundred high-grade spirit stones.

Utilizing the Thief God System, Wang Shitu determined that Luo Yankai possessed 131 high-grade spirit stones, 51 medium-grade spirit stones, and 56 low-grade spirit stones.

This represented a substantial amount of spirit stones, equivalent to over 1.3 million low-grade spirit stones, providing Wang Shitu with additional resources for the upcoming auction to purchase Xuan Yuan Gemstones.

Wang Shitu swiftly checked his current attribute panel, which he hadn’t examined since stealing Luo Yankai’s attributes due to the urgent need to hear Luo Yankai’s secrets.

At the Nascent Soul Early Stage, 4,500 Attribute Points and 4,500 Thief God Points can be stolen.

Wang Shitu opened his attribute panel:

Strength Attribute: 24,533

Intelligence Attribute: 8,486

Agility Attribute: 6,310

Three-Dimensional Points available: 0

Thief God Points: 33,207.3

Fantastic! Wang Shitu was thrilled to see that his Thief God Points had exceeded 30,000.

With this, he eagerly anticipated the Thief God Marketplace’s update, allowing him to purchase more items and enhance his abilities.

Whether it was the Thief God Nascent Soul Armor or other techniques, Wang Shitu could afford them now.

After reviewing his attributes, Wang Shitu exited the attribute panel with a satisfied smile.

Luo Yankai noticed that Wang Shitu had been contemplating silently, but then his expression turned cheerful, leaving Luo Yankai puzzled but not prompting him with questions.

By this time, Luo Yankai’s injuries had significantly healed, and he could move about without difficulty.

Let’s go to the Demon Sealing Cauldron! Wang Shitu suggested, observing Luo Yankai’s recovery.

Chapter 102: Gu Wenyan and Tuo Seng

Wang Shitu pursued Luo Yankai for some time, bringing him close to the Demon Sealing Cauldron but not quite there yet.

The Demon Sealing Cauldron remained unattended, guarded only by Po Renda, a Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage cultivator. Thus, Wang Shitu couldn’t stay outside for long and had to return promptly.

While the Demon Sealing Cauldron’s gray smoke effectively distracted the Silver Spider Demon, it was possible that the demon might break free and attack the Wang family members and Po Renda.

Besides, the young scholar bearing a book and the bald monk, encountered earlier, also seemed to be targeting the Silver Spider Demon.

Wang Shitu was concerned about Po Renda’s safety and the potential loss of the Demon Sealing Cauldron, prompting his urgent need to return.

He glanced back at Luo Yankai, who, despite his slowly recovering injuries, was still inconvenienced in his movements.

I still need to protect this cripple for three days, but at this rate, it’s not feasible! After some deliberation, Wang Shitu decided to activate the attribute-sharing function, transferring some of his Attribute Points to Luo Yankai.

Since Wang Shitu had already stripped Luo Yankai of all his attributes, he could fully utilize the attribute-sharing function to provide 80% of his Attribute Points to Luo Yankai, granting him some self-defense capabilities.

By doing so, Wang Shitu could avoid having to stay by Luo Yankai’s side constantly.

Luo Yankai had shared with Wang Shitu the secrets of the Demon Locking Tower, the Demon Sealing Cauldron, and the Treasure Pavilion, so Wang Shitu naturally intended to uphold his agreement and protect him for three days.

Can you manage? Wang Shitu, disguised as Po Daoyi, asked Luo Yankai indifferently.

Luo Yankai understood that Wang Shitu’s question implied he was holding Wang Shitu back, but he couldn’t help it. The fifth-grade Exquisite Pill’s effect was gradual, and his injuries hadn’t fully healed yet, so he shook his head and replied, No.

Of course, Wang Shitu was aware that Luo Yankai was incapable, having already stolen all his Attribute Points, rendering him virtually immobile. Therefore, Wang Shitu’s question was merely a formality.

Wang Shitu, still disguised as Po Daoyi, nodded coolly and extended a finger toward Luo Yankai, initiating the attribute-sharing function.

Instantly, Wang Shitu witnessed a thin, gray thread emerging from his body, drifting toward Luo Yankai, and enveloping him.

Ding! Congratulations, master, on successfully initiating the attribute-sharing function. The shared recipient is: Luo Yankai!

Ding! During the activation period of the attribute-sharing function, the master will consume five Thief God Points per hour!

Luo Yankai, observing Wang Shitu’s outstretched finger and the subsequent gray thread extending toward him, initially feared that Wang Shitu was reneging and attempting to kill him, which darkened his expression. This Wang Shitu... doesn’t honor his word?

However, as the gray thread wrapped around his body, Luo Yankai, unable to escape, could only resign himself to fate.

Luo Yankai, unaware that Wang Shitu was using the attribute-sharing function, mistakenly believed that Wang Shitu was harming him, hence his grim expression.

Moments later, the gray thread ceased its movement, firmly attaching itself to Luo Yankai’s body. Luo Yankai, however, felt no discomfort.

Instead, Luo Yankai experienced a sense of mental clarity and physical invigoration, as if his entire body was filled with renewed energy.

Could I have misjudged Daoist Wang? What’s this sorcery? Luo Yankai marveled inwardly, feeling as though his cultivation had returned, even surpassing its previous strength.

He turned to Wang Shitu and asked, Did you do this?

Yes! It will only last three days! Wang Shitu replied indifferently, not paying much attention to Luo Yankai. He then retrieved the Level 3 Purple Lightning Sword from the Thief God Storage Box.

This Purple Lightning Sword would allow Luo Yankai to fly with the speed of a Golden Core Stage Peak cultivator, while also enabling him to cast the Purple Lightning spell—the perfect self-defense tool for Luo Yankai.

Wang Shitu had no fear of Luo Yankai coveting the Purple Lightning Sword. It was his, after all, and so were the Attribute Points he had shared with Luo Yankai.

Luo Yankai accepted the Purple Lightning Sword from Wang Shitu and weighed it in his hands, saying, My, my! This is a fine sword!

As the Purple Lightning Sword was originally designed to complement Attribute Points, Luo Yankai felt a sense of familiarity upon gripping it, indicating his ability to use it.

Let’s go! Wang Shitu, disguised as Po Daoyi, instructed once more. The Purple Lightning Sword’s speed fell short of Wang Shitu’s Level 4 Wind Escape Technique, making it more suitable for use by the Thief God villagers.

Luo Yankai nodded in agreement after testing the sword. Many thanks, Daoist Wang!

Luo Yankai then activated the Purple Lightning Sword and soared into the air.

Wang Shitu, employing his Wind Escape Technique, merged with the wind and headed toward their previous destination.

Luo Yankai followed closely behind on his Purple Lightning Sword, guided by the gray thread connecting him to Wang Shitu.

Since Luo Yankai could now move freely, even flying with a sword, he owed it all to Wang Shitu. Hence, he wouldn’t attempt to slip away.

This Wang Shitu is incredibly powerful! How come I’ve never heard of him before? Luo Yankai pondered as he trailed behind Wang Shitu, impressed by his strength.

Together, they flew toward the location of the Demon Sealing Cauldron.

Meanwhile, at the Demon Sealing Cauldron...

The three Wang siblings had consumed their pills and begun to heal their injuries.

As for the Demon Sealing Cauldron and the Silver Spider Demon, no one dared to approach them.

The Silver Spider Demon continued to absorb the gray smoke emitted by the Demon Sealing Cauldron, ignoring the people around it.

Po Renda, being only a Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage cultivator, knew that staying there would be disadvantageous. Thus, he left a message on the ground and departed to find the Teleportation Array to escape this dangerous place.

The message read: Senior Daoist Yi, it’s dangerous here. My presence is a liability. Junior has left first!

Po Renda’s departure was not an act of selfishness. The second level of the Demon Locking Tower housed Foundation Establishment Stage demonic beasts. Furthermore, Wang Shitu, disguised as Po Daoyi, had already gone after that cripple. It was too dangerous to remain, especially with a powerful demon absorbing the gray smoke nearby.

So Po Renda left.

Shortly after Po Renda’s departure, the bald monk and the young scholar arrived.

Wang Clan? Wang Siyuan? the young scholar addressed them.

The three Wang siblings looked at the scholar.

Wang Siyuan recognized the two and spoke up, Gu Wenyan, Tuo Seng!

The young scholar was indeed Gu Wenyan, while the bald monk was Tuo Seng.

Who injured you? Gu Wenyan asked, noticing the injuries of the three Wang siblings.

Gu Wenyan glanced around and saw the Demon Sealing Cauldron and the Silver Spider Demon.

It was a cripple whose cultivation surpassed the Golden Core Stage—a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator... Wang Siyuan replied honestly, holding nothing back.

The more people involved, the less likely it was that the newly arrived Gu Wenyan and Tuo Seng would harm them.

Was there also a Po Clan Beastman? Gu Wenyan inquired further. He had encountered Wang Shitu, the Po Clan Beastman, and the crippled Luo Yankai lying on the ground earlier.

Yes! The cripple stole the Demon Sealing Cauldron from the Po Clan Beastman, who then pursued him. We got caught in the crossfire. Can you take us away from here? The Wang Clan will compensate you handsomely! Wang Siyuan proposed, hoping to persuade Gu Wenyan and Tuo Seng to escort them out.

Chapter 103: Friendly?

After hearing Wang Siyuan’s request to escort them away, Gu Wenyan remained silent and turned to look at Tuo Seng.

Tuo Seng met Gu Wenyan’s gaze and clasped his hands together. Amitabha! Karma dictates that the poor monk should not intervene.

If the master says he cannot intervene, then this humble scholar must abide by his decree and refrain from intervening as well... Gu Wenyan said politely, holding his golden book.

Brother Siyuan, it is not that this humble scholar does not wish to save you, but the master has spoken, and I cannot defy him. Gu Wenyan looked at Wang Siyuan and rejected his request.

Lord Wang, this concerns the law of karma. My powers are still weak, so you may as well pretend I was never here. Tuo Seng echoed, still keeping his hands clasped together.

With that, Gu Wenyan and Tuo Seng exchanged a glance and vanished before reappearing far away.

Escorting Wang Siyuan and the others away was a joke! The Nascent Soul Stage cultivator on the second level of the Demon Locking Tower had been defeated by that beastman. Furthermore, there was still the Demon Sealing Cauldron, the Silver Spider Demon, and the three injured Wang siblings.

We can’t afford to provoke them! Therefore, Gu Wenyan and Tuo Seng left, unwilling to get involved in this conflict.

It was true that great wealth could come with great risk, but one should not gamble with their own life. Thus, Gu Wenyan and Tuo Seng departed as if they had never been there.

After Gu Wenyan and Tuo Seng left, Wang Xinru cursed, Bah! What a pair of cowards! Each more despicable and cowardly than the last!

Sister, you’re right! They’re such villains! Wang Shanghang agreed.

Cousin, why did you ask them to escort us away? That was so undignified! Wang Xinru exclaimed.

Yes, Cousin Siyuan. Those two don’t look like good people at all. They’re wolves in sheep’s clothing! Wang Shanghang added.

Wang Siyuan chuckled. My dear cousin, you do not understand! We are simply protecting ourselves!

If we hadn’t done that and let them leave, we would be in grave danger! Wang Siyuan explained. Gu Wenyan and Tuo Seng are both in the Golden Core Peak Stage, like me. Their strength is on par with mine. Now that we can no longer cast Meteor Fall and are severely injured, we are no match for them.

Therefore, I deliberately mentioned the beastman and the crippled Nascent Soul cultivator, and I even asked them to escort us away, making it seem as though we were injured by the beastman! Wang Siyuan continued. From their words, I understood that they knew about the beastman. It seems that he has indeed captured the crippled Nascent Soul cultivator!

Gu Wenyan and Tuo Seng, those two cowards, definitely wouldn’t dare to cause trouble, so they wouldn’t bother with us and would simply leave! Wang Siyuan chuckled. That’s why, my dear cousin, you must use your brains more if you wish to survive.

Oh, it seems we misunderstood you, Cousin! Wang Xinru said sheepishly. But, Cousin, how can you be so sure that the Po Clan Beastman definitely won’t harm us?

I know! The youngest sibling, Wang Shanghang, spoke up.

Tell us your thoughts, Wang Siyuan said. He wanted to hear Wang Shanghang’s perspective. If his younger cousins could mature, it would undoubtedly be a good thing.

Well, here’s what I think, Wang Shanghang began as he healed his injuries. Earlier, Cousin made a deal with the Po Clan Beastman. Later, Cousin even asked my sister to use Meteor Fall to help the Po Clan Beastman chase down that crippled Nascent Soul cultivator. We’ve been quite friendly towards the Po Clan Beastman. Compared to Gu Wenyan and Tuo Seng, he’s much more amicable towards us!

Cousin, am I right? Wang Shanghang shared his thoughts.

Yes, Cousin! You’re right. That’s exactly how it is! Wang Siyuan replied, inwardly marveling at his cousin’s progress.

Wang Siyuan had brought Wang Xinru and Wang Shanghang out to train precisely so that they could better adapt to the world of cultivators.

As descendants of the Wang Clan, they had access to abundant cultivation resources, so their cultivation would not fall behind. On the contrary, the Wang Clan placed more emphasis on cultivating the temperament of its descendants.

Mental fortitude was crucial for achieving great things. The Wang Clan did not raise useless ornaments!

However, just as the Wang siblings were waiting for Wang Shitu to return and feeling relieved, a voice rang out.

What if I’m not friendly? What will you do then?

The speaker was none other than Wang Shitu, disguised as Po Daoyi.

Wang Shitu had used his Lv.4 Wind Escape Technique to arrive quickly and had overheard the Wang siblings’ conversation.

At the same time, Wang Shitu had also seen the words that Po Renda had carved on the ground. He did not mind Po Renda’s departure.

As Wang Shitu’s guide, Po Renda had explained the Demon Locking Tower and the Treasure Pavilion Auction in detail along the way. He had been of great help to Wang Shitu.

However, Wang Shitu had already given Po Renda a large number of demonic beast corpses on the first level of the Demon Locking Tower, which was enough for Po Renda to exchange for a considerable number of Spirit Stones at the Treasure Pavilion.

Po Renda and Wang Shitu were already even. Wang Shitu did not owe him anything. Moreover, Po Renda was only a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator. Keeping him around would indeed be a burden.

But let’s get back to the main topic.

The words spoken by Wang Shitu, disguised as Po Daoyi, gave Wang Siyuan and the others quite a scare.

Wang Siyuan looked at Wang Shitu, this Po Clan Beastman with bulging muscles and dual clubs that seemed nothing less than weapons of war, hardly the image of a kind-hearted individual.

Wang Siyuan’s face turned pale instantly. What if this beastman wasn’t friendly? All their calculations would come to naught if he decided to kill them and loot their possessions without anyone ever knowing...

Bitterness filled Wang Siyuan’s heart as he regarded Wang Shitu. Yes, what if this beastman isn’t friendly...

Wang Xinru and Wang Shanghang also turned to look at Wang Shitu, disguised as Po Daoyi. The beastman had just declared himself unfriendly...

Especially since Wang Shanghang had been quietly proud of his analysis just moments ago.

Wang Siyuan, struggling internally, began to address Wang Shitu. Daoist Wang, you...

Wang Siyuan stopped mid-sentence.

Because he saw Luo Yankai, who was controlling the Purple Lightning Sword, flying over and standing obediently behind Wang Shitu.

This cripple... he’s not dead... Wang Siyuan thought more bitterly, his face turning even paler upon seeing Luo Yankai unharmed.

You survived the Meteor Fall! I can’t believe it! Wang Xinru exclaimed in disbelief upon seeing Luo Yankai alive.

Thanks to Daoist Wang, I am still alive! Luo Yankai said.

Daoist Wang??? Wang Siyuan was momentarily confused. Was Luo Yankai referring to the Wang siblings, or to this Po Clan Beastman? But wasn’t this beastman’s surname Po?

The Wang siblings were unaware and did not immediately grasp the meaning of Luo Yankai’s words.

Wang Shitu hadn’t planned on doing anything to the three Wang siblings. He had merely overheard their conversation and was somewhat displeased that they had been plotting concerning him, so he decided to scare them a bit.

Seeing the uneasy expressions on the faces of the Wang siblings, Wang Shitu felt somewhat relieved.

A moment later, Wang Shitu laughed and said, I was just scaring you!

Chapter 104: Patternless Gold Iron Demon Crystal

Wang Shitu felt that he had sufficiently frightened them, impressing upon them that they should not always think about scheming against others, and that it was better to be honest and upright!

You were just scaring us?... Wang Siyuan looked at Wang Shitu. Only when the beastman confirmed that he had indeed been scaring them did his expression gradually improve.

Daoist Po, I knew you weren’t like those who kill the innocent indiscriminately. Our deal still stands! Daoist Po is a friend of my Wang Family! Wang Siyuan hurriedly spoke, seeking to re-establish a friendly relationship with Wang Shitu.

As for the cripple Luo Yankai’s earlier reference to Daoist Wang, the Wang siblings automatically ignored it. Although they found it strange, at this critical juncture, it was not the time for them to dwell on such matters.

Very well. Our deal naturally stands, Wang Shitu, disguised as Po Daoyi, replied.

How is this cripple still alive? Wang Xinru asked angrily upon seeing that Luo Yankai had survived her Meteor Fall. She suspected that Wang Shitu had somehow benefited from the situation and questioned him.

I made a deal with him. I will protect him for three days, Wang Shitu replied frankly, without hiding anything.

A deal... Wang Siyuan’s heart sank. Not only had he made a deal with this Po Clan Beastman, but the Po Clan Beastman had also made a deal with this cripple, and it seemed to be a significant one!

Wang Siyuan knew that he had no reason to ask Wang Shitu about the nature of their deal, but he could tell that it was substantial enough to spare the cripple’s life!

Wang Siyuan kept silent and asked no further questions. As long as his life was spared, all was well.

Luo Yankai sat down to the side, quietly healing his injuries and absorbing the Attribute Points that Wang Shitu had shared with him.

Wang Siyuan and his companions were at odds with Luo Yankai, so neither side was happy with the other’s presence, but they were unable to do anything about it and could only glare at each other.

Wang Shitu paid them no mind. This was their business. As long as he was around, no one would dare to cause trouble.

Having stolen Luo Yankai’s Attributes, Wang Shitu had grown even stronger. He looked at the Silver Spider Demon, who was greedily absorbing the Demon Sealing Cauldron’s gray smoke, with cold eyes. It’s time to end this!

This Silver Spider Demon had to die, so Wang Shitu planned to trade its corpse to Wang Siyuan and the others, essentially forcing a sale upon them.

Moreover, he suspected that the demon core within this great demon was extraordinary. The Wang Family would not lose out on the deal. All Wang Shitu wanted was 1.5 million Low-Grade Spirit Stones!

At that moment, the Silver Spider Demon was completely absorbed in consuming the gray smoke, completely ignoring everyone else present. It was a sitting duck!

Therefore, Wang Shitu activated his Lv.4 Wind Escape Technique to merge with the wind, then summoned his Low-Level Qilin Arm, and charged towards the Silver Spider Demon.

Wang Shitu bent his arm backward, then straightened his dual clubs, striking the unmoving Silver Spider Demon with relentless force.

Wang Shitu was already upon it, but the Silver Spider Demon continued to absorb the gray smoke from the Demon Sealing Cauldron without attempting to evade.

It’s over! Wang Shitu accelerated once more and charged at the grotesque Silver Spider Demon.

In a flash, there was a loud boom as Wang Shitu’s dual clubs slammed into the Silver Spider Demon’s body. However, Wang Shitu did not stop there. With the Low-Level Qilin Arm attached, Wang Shitu could deliver twenty strikes per second, and this was only the first.

Boom, boom, boom...

Wang Shitu’s dual clubs continued to strike, shattering the great demon’s body, then its limbs, in an extremely brutal manner.

Moments later, Wang Shitu had finished off the Silver Spider Demon.

That was how the battle ended, with Wang Shitu crushing the Silver Spider Demon without any suspense.

The astonished Luo Yankai and Wang Siyuan watched from the side. The Silver Spider Demon had been defeated just like that!

Ever since the Demon Locking Tower’s existence, no one had ever managed to defeat the Silver Spider Demon. It had an impressive track record of slaying Nascent Soul Early Stage Cultivators, and would emerge at regular intervals to slaughter the Cultivators within the Demon Locking Tower.

They had never imagined that they would witness someone killing the Silver Spider Demon in their lifetime.

Although Wang Siyuan, Luo Yankai, and the others had all come for the Silver Spider Demon, none of them could guarantee that they would be able to defeat it. They were merely here to witness it, and they all had means of escape if necessary.

Like Gu Qianchou, the Golden Core Stage Peak Cultivator from before, who possessed extraordinary strength and wielded a menacing ghost sword, had still been instantly killed by the Silver Spider Demon and was forced to use a secret technique to escape.

This beastman is too strong! Wang Siyuan exclaimed inwardly. It was the first time he had encountered someone of such incredible power, and judging by his appearance, temperament, and speech, he did not seem to be an old monster of advanced age.

To think that Southern Barbarian would produce such a powerful expert! Luo Yankai mused. It was also the first time he had ever encountered someone so formidable, and he had even taken the initiative to provoke him.

He had met other powerful individuals before, but those were all old monsters whose age surpassed his by dozens of times.

Only the person before him could make Luo Yankai feel like they were of equal age, or even younger. He’s incredibly strong!

After dealing with the Silver Spider Demon, Wang Shitu casually retrieved the Demon Crystal hidden within its body.

This Demon Crystal was golden, shimmering with a bright light that was quite captivating. Wang Shitu examined it closely but found no patterns on it.

The Wang siblings and Luo Yankai looked over again, drawn to the patternless Demon Crystal held between Wang Shitu’s clubs.

Golden Iron Demon Crystal! Wang Siyuan’s eyes widened, not because it was a Golden Iron Demon Crystal, but because this particular one had no patterns!

It was the first time Wang Siyuan had seen a patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal.

They were Golden Core Stage Cultivators, capable of hunting Golden Core Stage demonic beasts within the third level of the Demon Locking Tower, thereby also able to obtain Golden Iron Demon Crystals.

Although it was challenging, as long as Golden Core Stage Cultivators were willing to spend some time on the third level of the Demon Locking Tower, there was a chance to obtain Golden Iron Demon Crystals.

However, this was their first encounter with a patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal like the one in Wang Shitu’s hand.

A Demon Crystal with one pattern is considered the best, and with three patterns the worst. The stronger the demonic beast, the fewer patterns its Demon Crystal has!

This Golden Iron Demon Crystal is priceless! Wang Siyuan was almost in despair internally. His 1.5 million Lower-Grade Spirit Stones, even combined with the Wang Family’s resources, could not afford it!

So far, no patternless Silver Iron Demon Crystals had appeared, but there had been one instance of a patternless Black Iron Demon Crystal.

That patternless Black Iron Demon Crystal was purchased by the Treasure Pavilion for a price of 1,000 Top-Grade Spirit Stones, equivalent to 10 million Lower-Grade Spirit Stones.

Thus, the Golden Iron Demon Crystal in Wang Shitu’s hands was worth even more, definitely exceeding 10 million Lower-Grade Spirit Stones in value.

Wang Siyuan looked on bitterly. If he had unhesitatingly raised the price and taken the stunned Silver Spider Demon earlier, it would have been a huge windfall.

Wang Siyuan felt a deep regret. If he hadn’t hesitated at that moment, and if there hadn’t been so many other Cultivators ahead, he could have been the one to obtain this patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal.

Daoist Po, could you let me see that Golden Iron Demon Crystal in your hand? It wasn’t Wang Siyuan who spoke, but Luo Yankai beside him, who also knew its worth.

At that moment, he saw the Golden Iron Demon Crystal burst out from the Silver Spider Demon was patternless, and his expression became somewhat dazed, marveling at its strength.

Chapter 105: Null and Void Transaction

When Wang Shitu saw Luo Yankai wanted to take a closer look at the Golden Iron Demon Crystal in his hand, he passed it over.

Since Luo Yankai’s attributes had been stolen and he had lost his cultivation, he couldn’t cause any trouble, so Wang Shitu was quite generous in letting him examine it.

Luo Yankai took the Golden Iron Demon Crystal and turned it around a few times, waves of astonishment rising in his heart. It really is patternless!

Who would have thought that the Silver Spider Demon would produce something so valuable! Luo Yankai felt a pang of regret. Had he known, he would have focused all his efforts on dealing with the Silver Spider Demon. Obtaining this patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal would have made him the ultimate winner.

Noticing that Luo Yankai would not be returning the Demon Crystal anytime soon, Wang Shitu approached Wang Siyuan.

Wang Siyuan was the oldest and had the highest cultivation among the three Wang siblings. His words carried weight, so it was he who would be negotiating the transaction with Wang Shitu.

Wang Shitu had killed the Silver Spider Demon and taken its Demon Crystal, but he had not handed over the live Silver Spider Demon to Wang Siyuan, so technically the deal was null and void.

However, Wang Shitu was in dire need of Spirit Stones. He wanted to buy the Xuan Yuan Gemstone and compete with the Ninth-Grade Artifact Refiner, Li Huo Zhenren, for its purchase.

Wang Shitu was unaware of the incredible value of the Golden Iron Demon Crystal. At that moment, he was still worried that killing the great demon had cost him its worth. He had fully intended to strong-arm Wang Siyuan into buying the Golden Iron Demon Crystal for 1.5 million Lower-Grade Spirit Stones.

Thus, Wang Shitu walked up to Wang Siyuan, his tall frame towering over him, and spoke coldly, Daoist Wang, is this deal still on?

There was a hint of threat in Wang Shitu’s tone, conveying that Wang Siyuan had no choice but to buy it.

However, Wang Siyuan was startled by Wang Shitu’s words. He glanced at Luo Yankai, who was still examining the Golden Iron Demon Crystal. Wang Shitu may not have recognized its value, but this cripple certainly did.

Wang Siyuan dared not deceive Wang Shitu and trick him into handing over the patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal.

Had Luo Yankai not been present, Wang Siyuan might have considered buying the Golden Iron Demon Crystal from Wang Shitu for 1.5 million Lower-Grade Spirit Stones.

However, with Luo Yankai there, and given that he had recently formed a temporary alliance with Wang Shitu, Wang Siyuan could not resort to deception.

Daoist Po, this transaction... Wang Siyuan started to speak, but was interrupted by Luo Yankai.

Wang Siyuan quickly said, This transaction is null and void!

Luo Yankai also spoke up, Of course this transaction is null and void!

Wang Siyuan felt bitter inside. If only there were just members of the Wang Family present, but unfortunately, there was also the cripple Luo Yankai, and they were powerless against him.

Wang Shitu was puzzled. If Wang Siyuan had said that the transaction was void, he might have gotten angry and forced the sale through. But now that even Luo Yankai was saying it was void, what was the reason?

To curry favor, Wang Siyuan spoke up before Luo Yankai could, Daoist Po, you may not know this, but patternless Demon Crystals are the most valuable. The patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal in your hand is worth more than 10 million Spirit Stones!

Is that true? Wang Shitu looked at Luo Yankai and asked. Luo Yankai had wanted to speak earlier, but Wang Siyuan had gotten to it first.

Daoist Po, patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystals are indeed extremely valuable, a priceless treasure! The Treasure Pavilion once acquired a patternless Black Iron Demon Crystal, which was worth 10,000,000 Lower-Grade Spirit Stones. The patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal in Daoist Po’s hand is even more valuable than that! Luo Yankai replied without holding back.

Many thanks to Daoist Luo for your candor! Wang Shitu responded. Luo Yankai had told the truth and revealed the price of the patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal, allowing Wang Shitu to know its worth.

Wang Shitu breathed a sigh of relief. He had almost sold this priceless treasure for a pittance.

Wang Shitu believed that if Luo Yankai had not been there and only the three Wang siblings had been present, they would have certainly deceived him into selling the Golden Iron Demon Crystal for 1.5 million Lower-Grade Spirit Stones and then disappeared without a trace.

After all, they were members of the Wang Family. With the Patriarch of the Wang Family protecting them, Wang Shitu would have been helpless.

Then this transaction is void. I’ll keep this Demon Crystal! Wang Shitu, disguised as Daoist Po, chuckled. He felt like a winner in life.

Wang Siyuan dared not offend Wang Shitu, so he quickly agreed, Of course this transaction is void. Congratulations to Daoist Po for obtaining such a priceless Demon Crystal!

Daoist Po, may I take a look at this patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal? Wang Siyuan continued. Since he could not obtain the patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal, then at least he could look at it.

Wang Shitu had the strength, but he was also a reasonable person. These people were within his control, so he was quite generous and let them have a look.

Sure! Wang Shitu, disguised as Daoist Po, replied.

Afterwards, Luo Yankai reluctantly handed the patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal to Wang Siyuan after examining it. The three Wang siblings took turns observing and examining the patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal.

Wang Shitu asked Luo Yankai, Why is this Demon Crystal so valuable?

Wang Shitu was puzzled. Why would the Treasure Pavilion acquire these Demon Crystals?

Daoist Po, you may not know this, but this Demon Crystal has three uses, which is why it is valuable! Luo Yankai explained.

Luo Yankai knew that Wang Shitu was disguised as a Po Clan Beastman, and since he had disguised himself, there must be a reason, so he addressed him as Daoist Po.

Please tell me, Daoist Luo, Wang Shitu said politely, without showing any displeasure.

A strong person’s respect for a weak person often earns the weak person’s more genuine feedback.

This Demon Crystal has three uses. The first use is for refining artifacts. This Demon Crystal has miraculous effects when used in refining artifacts! The second use is for cultivation. Some Cultivators’ cultivation techniques are related to this Demon Crystal, and they can absorb the energy contained within the Demon Crystal! And the third use is for feeding Spirit Beasts. Spirit Beasts can grow by devouring Demon Crystals! Luo Yankai explained the three uses of the Demon Crystal.

I see, thank you, Daoist Luo! Wang Shitu had only recently entered the Cultivation Realm, so he was not familiar with many things in it, especially this Demon Crystal, which he had only come into contact with after coming to the Demon Locking Tower.

This Demon Crystal had three uses: refining artifacts, cultivation, and nurturing Spirit Beasts!

Wang Shitu finally understood the uses of the Demon Crystal. The first thing that came to his mind was Ying Xiaojia. If this patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal were devoured by Ying Xiaojia, it would definitely become even stronger.

However, Wang Shitu decided to use this Golden Iron Demon Crystal to purchase the Xuan Yuan Gemstone instead. With this Golden Iron Demon Crystal, he would definitely be able to successfully purchase the Xuan Yuan Gemstone at the Treasure Pavilion’s auction and complete the mission!

As for Ying Xiaojia, Wang Shitu planned to hunt some Demon Crystals from the first, second, and third levels of the Demon Locking Tower and bring them back for Ying Xiaojia to devour. He would also steal some Attribute Points and Thief God Points along the way to strengthen himself!

Time was slowly slipping away...

Chapter 106: Regrouping

Wang Shitu was making his own calculations while the Wang siblings were passing the patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal around and admiring it.

It’s incredible. I never thought I’d see and touch a patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal! Wang Siyuan exclaimed. He then handed the patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal to Wang Xinru and Wang Shanghang, saying, Cousin, little cousin, take a good look. This is a patternless Demon Crystal!

Wang Xinru and Wang Shanghang listened to their cousin’s words and carefully examined the patternless Golden Iron Demon Crystal. To be able to observe it up close was an opportunity in itself.

Even though they couldn’t have it, there was no harm in looking. The main reason was that Wang Shitu was too powerful. He could single-handedly kill the Silver Spider Demon on the second level of the Demon Locking Tower and force a Nascent Soul cripple into submission. He was simply too strong. The Wang siblings didn’t even have the will to resist. They just wanted to get close to Wang Shitu and then leave the Demon Locking Tower safely. Nothing else mattered.

Wang Shitu let the Wang siblings chat among themselves while he turned to Luo Yankai and asked, Do you know anything about the third level of the Demon Locking Tower?

Yes, I do, Luo Yankai replied. The third level of the Demon Locking Tower is filled with Golden Iron Ore Beasts, which are Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts. There are a lot of them, so it’s not easy to deal with them!

Wang Shitu pondered for a moment before asking, Is the Demon Sealing Cauldron useful on the third level of the Demon Locking Tower?

Luo Yankai calculated in his mind upon hearing Wang Shitu’s question and then said, "The Demon Sealing Cauldron attracted a Great Demon on the second level, and it’s possible