Fey Evolution Merchant Chapter 3114: Fate Transferring Nine Desolation Scorpion!

Xie Lin exerted every effort to justify the situation to Lin Yuan, terrified that his narrative might sound suspicious. To Xie Lin’s immense relief, Lin Yuan did not press the matter further.

Once Lin Yuan had entered the City Lord Manor, Ling Muzhuo waited for thirty minutes before immediately mobilizing his forces to secure the perimeter of the estate.

At that point, Ling Muzhuo barred entry to anyone attempting to access the City Lord Manor. He was deeply anxious about the looming conflict between Lin Yuan and the Ancient Snake Gu Palace. His regard for Lin Yuan was genuine, fueled by the significant transactions they had conducted.

Ling Muzhuo’s sincere concern for Lin Yuan was rooted in the massive potential value the youth represented for both the Fortune Treasure Palace and himself.

He was loath to lose such a vital partner in this operation. Should Lin Yuan perish at the hands of the Ancient Snake Gu Palace, Ling Muzhuo would lose the most convenient Creator resource channel he had ever found.

Having successfully led Lin Yuan into the City Lord Manor, Xie Lin breathed a sigh of relief. He escorted Lin Yuan into the banquet hall where the three figures waited. Instantly, Xie Lin’s expression sharpened with hostility.

However, Xie Lin masked his intent for a moment longer, addressing Lin Yuan. "Young Master Lin, the Creator resources you possess are invaluable to me. I wonder if we might expand our trade?"

Lin Yuan let out a light, mocking laugh. "City Lord Xie, you have a strange sense of humor. Everyone desires the top-tier Creator resources I hold. Even abyssal lifeforms would use this pure spirit qi to temper their own crystals. But my resources are not traded lightly. I will only consider it if you can present treasures superior to what you’ve offered before."

Xie Lin gave a cold sneer. "I have no better resources left; I have already traded them all to you. I didn't invite you here for a trade, but to seize your Creator resources directly. For the sake of your own life, I expect you’ll be more than willing to grant me credit, wouldn't you?"

The moment Xie Lin stopped speaking, several powerful auras erupted, surging toward Lin Yuan and Autumn. These pressures carried no lethal intent toward Lin Yuan; they even bypassed him carefully, fearing that excessive force might leave him brain-dead or accidentally kill him. If Lin Yuan died, the supply line would be severed. Conversely, these auras were saturated with murderous intent toward Autumn.

Lin Yuan’s defiant posture had clearly irritated the Snake Lords of the Ancient Snake Gu Palace.

They intended to test if Lin Yuan would remain so arrogant once his sole protector was eliminated and his support was stripped away.

Despite being the target of so much concentrated pressure, Autumn did not immediately unleash his full power. He allowed the auras to lock onto him, only exerting enough strength to parry the most formidable among them. Autumn’s objective was to draw out as many experts from the Ancient Snake Gu Palace as possible.

Since the moment Lin Yuan crossed the threshold of the City Lord Manor, Winter had been standing by, ready to intervene at a second's notice.

The roles between Autumn and Winter were clearly defined. Autumn would act as the lure for the Ancient Snake Gu Palace’s experts, while Winter would block their retreat. Together, they would encircle the Ancient Snake Gu Palace from the outside in.

At that moment, the two Snake Lords of the Ancient Snake Gu Palace revealed themselves.

The power Autumn displayed caught the two Snake Lords off guard, particularly the weaker of the two. He appeared highly cautious, fearing Autumn might try to take him down with him if the battle turned desperate.

At this level of cultivation, experts possessed incredible tenacity and usually held a few lethal trump cards. Even a slight advantage in strength did not guarantee victory in a direct clash.

Both Snake Lords radiated killing intent toward Lin Yuan, who stood calmly beside Autumn.

The fact that a youth barely fifty years old possessed such a powerful guard suggested his background was at least equal to the Ancient Snake Gu Palace. Given the quality of his Creator resources, it was entirely possible his faction was even more dominant.

Since they had already trapped him and his guard within the Manor, killing them to ensure total silence was far better than risking the wrath of his faction later.

Cooperation was a foreign concept within the Ancient Snake Gu Palace; otherwise, they wouldn't have used such underhanded tactics against Lin Yuan. The two Snake Lords prepared to use their hidden techniques, yet they were baffled to find that even after doing so, they remained at a disadvantage in the fight.

Autumn spoke with a chilling tone, "You are likely from the Ancient Snake Gu Palace. What is your motive for targeting my young master? Release him now and we can forget this happened. If not, do not blame me for risking everything. I may not be able to kill both of you, but dragging one of you to the grave with me will be easy."

Autumn’s words were a calculated provocation, designed to make the Snake Lords call for reinforcements once they realized they couldn't handle him alone.

Following his threat, Autumn intentionally leaked a bit more of his power, allowing his aura to slightly suppress the stronger Snake Lord. This display caused the two Snake Lords to look incredibly grim.

Faced with Autumn’s ultimatum, the Snake Lords became wary. Having lived for millennia to reach this height, neither was eager to die. They were shocked by the sudden surge in Autumn’s aura.

The weaker Snake Lord, fearing Autumn might go into a frenzy and target him specifically, whispered to his companion, "Third Brother, perhaps we should let them go? We might not be able to subdue him, and even if we succeed, we might lose the chance to get the pure spirit qi we need."

As he spoke, he shot a venomous look at Xie Lin. They had asked Xie Lin about Lin Yuan’s protection, and while Xie Lin mentioned a guard, he had failed to mention the guard was this formidable.

The stronger Snake Lord replied firmly, "We cannot let them leave. If they escape, how can we prevent their revenge? Eighth Brother, you’ve been in hibernation for so many years—have you lost your sense of the world?“More than half the factions here hold a grudge against our Ancient Snake Gu Palace. If news of this leaks, the Faerie Institution will be the first to move against us. Years ago, Second Brother killed a higher faerie to breakthrough. They won't forgive that. We must end them here!"

With a sharp hiss from the Snake Lord, several more auras converged on the location, though these newcomers were significantly weaker than the two lords.

Xie Lin noticed the hostile gaze of one of the Snake Lords and realized that the risks of this operation had soured their mood toward him. He knew he had to act, or the Snake Lords would settle the score with him once this was over!

Recalling the experts the alliance had recruited, Xie Lin quickly signaled for them to assemble.

Meanwhile, Winter realized it was the perfect time for him to enter the fray. Seeing Xie Lin’s signal, a cold smirk touched Winter’s lips.

The Ancient Snake Gu Palace was truly suicidal to plot against the Lord Saint. It had been ages since Winter had used his full strength in service of the Lord Saint. To fight for his master was Winter’s greatest pride. Furthermore, after years of inactivity, he was eager to test his limits.

Winter knew the Ancient Snake Gu Palace wouldn't stop at just two Snake Lords; they surely had a contingency plan.

By sensing the auras of the two lords, Winter had already deduced why they craved so many spirit qi crystals. They needed the energy to revive their dormant Snake Lords.

The reason the Ancient Snake Gu Palace had remained hidden for so long wasn't due to the pressure from other factions, but because they had discovered a secret to longevity.

Winter detected the presence of the Fate Transferring Nine Desolation Scorpion within the two Snake Lords. This creature was a legendary lifeform on par with the Enlightenment Cicada.

Because he possessed the Lifespan Mouse, Lin Yuan looked down on the Fate Transferring Nine Desolation Scorpion due to its severe side effects. However, for other powerhouses in the Sky Beyond the Clouds, the scorpion's venom offered a form of immortality. Although it stunted their consciousness and required massive amounts of pure spirit qi to recover strength after each weakening cycle, the scorpion remained a priceless treasure.

Rumors of the Fate Transferring Nine Desolation Scorpion had circulated in the Sky Beyond the Clouds long before the four attendants established the Epoch God Palace.

It seemed the Ancient Snake Gu Palace had claimed it. What a stroke of luck—and what a tragedy that they had chosen the Lord Saint as their target!

While the scorpion’s venom granted an endless lifespan, the cost was that one’s cultivation would be frozen forever.

These Snake Lords had existed for countless ages. If Lin Yuan could capture them and break their silence, he could easily learn the history and secrets of the Sky Beyond the Clouds.

To Lin Yuan, this information was as valuable as the top-grade blessed land itself. Finding "old fossils" like these Snake Lords was rare; even a Faerie King didn't live this long.

The two Snake Lords were annoyed that Xie Lin was bringing in outside allies, but they recognized it as a way to bolster their numbers. These hired experts wouldn't recognize them anyway, and if someone did, they could simply be slaughtered and consumed.

They could use this chance to purge these experts. If they wouldn't swear fealty, they would serve the Ancient Snake Gu Palace as food!

Once the experts arrived, Xie Lin commanded, "Go, eliminate that man. You all swore to stand with the alliance. I trust you will keep your word. Help us now, and I will reward you with vast resources and priority access to this blessed land!"

The offer was tempting, but the experts were no fools. They could sense that Autumn’s aura was far beyond their own. Attacking such a monster for Xie Lin’s sake seemed like a suicide mission. No one wanted to die if they could avoid it.

Xie Lin’s face darkened as the experts hesitated.

Suddenly, Winter spoke up. "I’ll help. But I want a bigger cut when this is over. I know who that is—Young Master Lin, the one who trades Creator resources. If you seize his supply, I want a guaranteed share!"

Winter played the part of a greedy mercenary perfectly, a trait that disgusted both Xie Lin and the Snake Lords. Of course, they had no intention of sharing the spirit qi with him; in their eyes, Winter was already marked as future prey.

Despite their hidden intentions, Xie Lin and the Snake Lords agreed to Winter’s terms.

Even with Winter stepping forward, the other experts remained still, already contemplating their escape. They had joined the City Lord Manor for stability, but the more they saw of this situation, the more they realized something was deeply wrong with Xie Lin.

Winter positioned himself behind the weaker Snake Lord and said, "He is much stronger than me. I can only provide support or deal with the boy. Don't expect me to fight that guard to the death."

This admission further earned the Snake Lords' trust. Given the stakes, they were done trying to keep Lin Yuan alive. They ordered, "Fine, go and handle the boy standing over there."

The Snake Lord then turned to Autumn. “A guard who fails to protect his master has no future. Join our Ancient Snake Gu Palace instead. I can grant you eternal life.