King of Creation Chapter 1957 - 1942: Blackmail

Six bloody left ears, some large, some small, made Hu Buding’s pupils contract sharply, and his heart ache intensely!

Those six bloody left ears, in Hu Buding’s eyes, instantly transformed into vivid and specific figures.

There was the ear of his second son Hu Guang, his most beloved grandson Hu Youji, and his only daughter, whom he cherished like a jewel, Hu Lian....

As a Dao Realm expert, his memory was incredibly strong, and he could distinguish even the most subtle features, even if it was just by looking at ears, he could differentiate whose they were.

"Lian’er and Yan’er!"

The next moment, Hu Buding’s expression turned extremely ugly. He originally thought only his two sons and a grandson were abducted.

But now, among the six ears, he recognized the ears belonging to his daughter Hu Lian and grandson Tu Yan, which startled Hu Buding greatly.

Ten breaths later, with a very unpleasant expression, Hu Buding appeared in Hu Lian’s small courtyard.

Divine Sense just scanned briefly, and Hu Buding’s expression became terrifyingly grim.

The cook was unconscious, Hu Lian’s courtyard, empty.

The perpetrator investigated his circumstances very thoroughly, seemingly plotted for a long time!

A moment later, Hu Buding returned to his mansion.

His daughter, son-in-law, and grandson abducted, compared to the abduction of his two grandsons and a son, only added a bit more weight, yet it also increased his pressure.

In other words, if these six people were not rescued, should there be any accident involving his eldest son outside, the Hu Family could face extinction.

Taking a deep breath to calm himself, Hu Buding slowly picked up a Jade Scroll, stained with blood, pressed among those six bloody ears.

He understood that in this Jade Scroll were likely the perpetrator’s conditions, or perhaps the demands.

Otherwise, the Illusion Incarnation wouldn’t have just tossed the Storage Ring and left.

Divine Sense charged in, and upon seeing the three characters ’Chi Ling’er’ in the Jade Scroll, Hu Buding’s expression changed dramatically, involuntarily looking towards Hu Qingtong’s courtyard direction.

This demand made him seriously suspect that the person who abducted his six blood relatives was either Hu Qingtong or someone instructed by him.

He even suspected it might have been the Supreme Third Elder Tu Che, known to be acquainted with Hur Chiling?

However, Hu Buding, always self-assured, didn’t believe Hu Qingtong could have locked suspicion onto him in such a short time.

Furthermore, Hu Buding didn’t think Hu Qingtong’s people could exist who could escape right in front of him.

Tu Che, he was quite familiar with; the one who abducted his blood relatives was definitely not Tu Che.

As for Ye Zhen, his combat power was decent, possessing an Acquired Spirit Treasure, but someone who could easily escape in front of him, at the peak of Early Dao Realm, was absolutely impossible.

Hu Buding had this confidence; it was confidence in his power.

He believed the person who abducted his children was definitely a Dao Realm expert, at the very least, a Dao Realm expert practicing speed Divine Power Secret Technique.

But why would someone abduct his children and then exchange them for Chi Ling’er?

After pondering for several breaths, a smile of understanding appeared at the corner of Hu Buding’s mouth.

"It seems I am not the only one who knows that secret, huh?"

Naturally, Hu Buding dismissed the possibility from Hu Qingtong’s side, characterizing the perpetrator as someone sharing the same goal with him.

This was precisely the effect Ye Zhen wanted to achieve.

If Ye Zhen had directly used Hu Buding’s six blood relatives to exchange for Chi Ling’er after abducting Hu Buding’s children, the possibility of success was small.

Not saying Hu Buding was so cold-blooded that he could dismiss family affection.

Mainly because the endurance levels of both sides differ.

Perhaps Ye Zhen beheaded Hu Buding’s daughter, or even worse, his daughter and grandson, and maybe Hu Buding would bear it.

But if Hu Buding threatened Ye Zhen the other way around, not to mention killing Chi Ling’er, even just slapping Chi Ling’er a few times, or inflicting non-life-threatening injuries, Ye Zhen couldn’t bear it.

Chi Ling’er was still a child; Ye Zhen couldn’t allow her to experience such nightmare scenarios from a young age.

Therefore, Ye Zhen couldn’t make a straightforward exchange, only searching for another path, to prevent Hu Buding from retaliating by inflicting injuries on Chi Ling’er.

Moreover, if possible, Ye Zhen wouldn’t even want to go through the exchange process.

After all, there were too many variables in the exchange process.

After reading the conditions laid out in the Jade Scroll, Hu Buding looked a bit grim.

From his experience, the conditions proposed by the other party were watertight.

To have him bring Chi Ling’er to a specific Thunderstrike Tree at the edge of Tu Mountain by the first quarter of Hai Hour, then confirm that Chi Ling’er is alive, and is indeed Chi Ling’er, before they would provide the specific exchange location.

The Jade Scroll was also very straightforward; if he dared to pull any tricks, what he would receive wouldn’t be his blood relatives’ ears, but their heads!

Truth be told, Hu Buding’s plans are significant!

However, Hu Buding is not the type of person who would go mad for profit; he still holds some family ties.

He cannot stand by and watch his blood relatives be killed, especially his two grandsons, one son, and only daughter. As for his son-in-law and grandson, he doesn’t care much.

"It seems I can only proceed with the exchange!"

Having made his decision, Hu Buding didn’t leave immediately but continued to sit amidst the ruins for an hour. With half an hour left until the designated time, he slowly got up and left.

Although Hu Buding has accepted the opponent’s blackmail, it doesn’t mean he would let them succeed without resistance.

There’s much to be said about the exchange process; Hu Buding is not someone who would sit idly and wait for death.

In a few breaths, two streams of Talisman Light flew out from Hu Buding’s courtyard and vanished instantly into the distance.

"If you want to blackmail me, let’s see if you have the means!" Hu Buding coldly snorted as he slowly headed towards the mansion’s back yard.

Before stepping into the backyard, Hu Buding’s Primordial Spirit Aura suddenly expanded, like mercury pouring from top to bottom, spreading in all directions.

Waves of Divine Soul Power, capable of shattering any Divine Soul observation, were continuously released.

A few breaths later, confirming there was no one around nor any Divine Soul forces observing, Hu Buding stepped into a study in the backyard.

Inside the study, Hu Buding’s Primordial Spirit Power expanded again, overseeing every corner of the room. Hu Buding softly rubbed one of the displayed pieces of jade.

Ye Zhen’s eyes widened abruptly. This old fox Hu Buding was so cunning; he hid the mechanism here. No wonder Ye Zhen couldn’t find it despite searching many times.

Ye Zhen was able to witness this scene because of a pot of yulan in the study!

Actually, the exchange plan Ye Zhen laid out, culminating in the use of Hu Buding’s blood relatives to swap for Chi Ling’er, was only the worst outcome.

The best outcome would be to rescue Chi Ling’er before the exchange.

Because of the conditions Ye Zhen proposed, as long as Hu Buding wants to save his six blood relatives, Hu Buding must bring Chi Ling’er out.

This cannot be falsified!

Both Ye Zhen and Hu Buding believe this.

Ordinary disguises or transfigurations cannot escape the eyes of a Dao Realm Expert unless Hu Buding has the Origin Mirage Qi from the Ancient Mirage Dragon, like Ye Zhen.

Only with the transformation of the Origin Mirage Qi from the Ancient Mirage Dragon can he escape the eyes of a Dao Realm Expert.

Such a treasure, Hu Buding doesn’t possess.

Therefore, before the exchange, Hu Buding must bring Chi Ling’er out of captivity.

No matter how many tricks are employed during the exchange, carrying Chi Ling’er for the exchange, Hu Buding would not dare to play tricks; he is not that foolish!

And Ye Zhen’s opportunity lies here.

Hu Buding has to bring Chi Ling’er, meaning he must fetch her, and as long as Ye Zhen keeps an eye on Hu Buding, Ye Zhen can find where Chi Ling’er is imprisoned and then plan a rescue.

Of course, under Hu Buding’s highly cautious demeanor, it’s impossible for an ordinary person to track and keep an eye on a Dao Realm Expert like Hu Buding.

However, with Nie Ting’s Heavenly Sound Divine Ability monitoring Hu Buding’s movements and Ye Zhen’s early preparations, it’s difficult for Hu Buding not to be tracked by Ye Zhen.

When Hu Buding went to check at Hu Lian’s house, Ye Zhen released the Little Demon.

In an instant, the Little Demon transformed into thousands, inhabiting every flower and plant within the Hu Mansion.

Every plant bore the aura of the Little Demon, turning each into Ye Zhen’s eyes.

Naturally, Ye Zhen witnessed the scene before him.

His fingers danced, casting a series of Magic Formulas, causing the jade pieces before him to gradually light up. Subsequently, Hu Buding took out a Jade Token, and as the Spirit Technique was cast, the previous jade suddenly shone brilliantly, creating a Two-World Whirlpool Light Gate.

Ye Zhen’s pupil constricted sharply; no wonder he couldn’t find Chi Ling’er.

It turns out Hu Buding trapped Chi Ling’er in another Little World, in such circumstances, finding her would be odd.

Indeed, this jade contained a Little World obtained by Hu Buding in his early years due to fortuitous circumstances. Despite being an incomplete Little World, it can imprison living beings and has always been valued by Hu Buding as a treasure!

Much better than the Mustard Seed World within Hu Buding, which can only store dead objects, it’s the most suitable place for imprisoning people.

He casually inscribed a Guardian Talisman Message, no matter if it’s just for a moment, Hu Buding remained exceedingly cautious.

As the Guardian Barrier’s light rose, Hu Buding’s figure flashed and darted into the Two-World Whirlpool Light Gate.

Almost instantly, Ye Zhen’s Divine Sense surged, and he abruptly rushed out from underground.

Wind Flash and Sweep!

A streak of flowing light carrying the sound of wind and thunder instantly appeared in Hu Buding’s courtyard, smashing through the walls of Hu Buding’s Silent Chamber, bringing debris and dust into the Two-World Whirlpool Light Gate’s center before it began to close!

Success!

Upon entering, Ye Zhen’s heart shouted in exhilaration, risking everything, finally entered the Little World where Hu Buding imprisoned Chi Ling’er.

However, he entered along with Hu Buding, this slippery Peak of Early Dao Realm Expert!