Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo' Chapter 1153 579: Pillow City

After scaring away Zhang Gunli and Mr. Kong Fang, Li Banfeng quickly hid the key, unsure if the two might suddenly return to kill him.

Returning to the Portable Residence, Li Banfeng was still clutching the rattle in his hand.

If not for carrying this rattle earlier, Li Banfeng wouldn't have known how to escape. Zhang Gunli was so formidable, and Mr. Kong Fang was evidently above him. With Li Banfeng's current strength, dealing with Mr. Kong Fang was truly difficult.

However, seeing Mr. Kong Fang's escape speed, it didn't seem like he was a subordinate of the Peddler, but rather someone who had a grudge against him.

How much hidden truth is there behind this? Li Banfeng couldn't figure it out for the moment.

The phonograph was busy applying paste to give the Mud People flesh and saw Li Banfeng soaked in sweat, concernedly asking: "Husband, you seem flustered and anxious, did something happen?"

Li Banfeng shook the rattle in his hand: "There's a rumor that the Peddler fought with the Heavenly People and was killed by them."

The Portable Residence was silent, except for a few Magical Treasures that followed Li Banfeng everywhere, already aware of the news, while everyone else was stunned.

"It can't be; I think it's unlikely..." The phonograph said without much confidence, knowing the consequences Puluo State would face if the Peddler were truly gone.

Li Banfeng said: "Neizhou Faction sent Zhang Gunli to attack Mr. Kong Fang, the second-in-command of Snowflake Beach, to test the Peddler,

If Mr. Kong Fang were killed and the Peddler still did not respond, it would prove the Peddler was indeed gone."

The phonograph said: "I've never heard of Mr. Kong Fang's name, nor do I know what Snowflake Beach's second-in-command is like. Have you met this person?"

"Just met him. Mr. Kong Fang is a ruthless person able to defeat Zhang Gunli. Snowflake Beach does not only have a reputation; at least this second-in-command is truly powerful."

"Husband, the second-in-command of Snowflake Beach dares to show up in Puluo State, proving the Peddler shouldn't be in trouble, right?"

"Hard to say." Li Banfeng twirled the rattle in his hand, unable to determine the true relationship between Mr. Kong Fang and the Peddler.

The phonograph still found this matter strange: "The Peddler fighting with the Heavenly People is earth-shattering in Puluo State, but why was there no commotion before the fight?"

The Old Teapot said: "The Peddler and the Heavenly People both know the consequences of this duel, and regardless of who wins or loses, it's detrimental to Puluo State, so I guess they didn't want to publicize it, hiding deeply before the duel."

The phonograph still disagreed: "If they hid before the fight, how did the news leak afterward?"

The Gloves said: "The news was revealed by someone named Ye Haolong in Pillow City."

The phonograph glanced at the Month Plate: "Pillow City? That's even more ridiculous! People in Pillow City sleep through three quarters of the year, and now is their sleeping time. How could he have seen the duel between the Peddler and the Heavenly People?"

This matter indeed seems rather odd.

Li Banfeng was thinking of going to Pillow City for a look when he heard Red Lotus shout from the Ninth Room: "Where there's smoke, there's fire; I reckon the Peddler and the Heavenly People mean to fight, but haven't yet. Could you relay a message to the Peddler for me?"

Li Banfeng entered the Ninth Room, carrying Red Lotus to the Main Room, and asked: "Were you talking to me just now?"

Red Lotus said: "Besides you, is there anyone else in this house who can speak to the Peddler? The Peddler calls you brother, so I assume you are friends."

"We're friends. What message do you want to convey?"

Red Lotus said word by word: "Tell the Peddler not to fight the Heavenly People; this battle, neither of you can afford to lose."

Hearing this, the phonograph said: "Sister Red Lotus, what's wrong with you? Worried about your Heavenly People?"

"Yes, I'm worried!" Red Lotus straightforwardly admitted, "But you must understand, with the Peddler gone, what dire straits Puluo State would face. I have ties with the Peddler, and he should listen to my advice."

The phonograph sighed: "If they were so easily persuaded, this grudge between them wouldn't have lasted so many years."

Red Lotus said: "Whether he can be persuaded or not, as long as the message is delivered, that's enough. I'm not asking for nothing; I'll reward you!"

The phonograph laughed: "What kind of reward could you offer?"

Red Lotus turned to the phonograph, unfurling a petal: "I'll make you a body."

The phonograph was taken aback: "What kind of body are you talking about?"

"Your body, Zhao Xiaowan's body, the body of the world's greatest beauty. Don't you want it?"

The phonograph snorted: "I thought it would be something valuable, but it's just a puppet, isn't it?"

Red Lotus said: "This puppet can be made exactly like you once were. Don't you truly desire it?"

"No," the phonograph coldly snorted, "fake is fake. If I wanted something fake, I might as well have my husband grow one for me."

Li Banfeng really could help her grow one.

He obtained a sword from Bei Wushuang, and on the blade was Zhao Xiaowan's bloodstain. If the bloodstain could be restored to fresh blood, it could be used to grow a "Zhao Xiaowan."

Red Lotus understood what the phonograph meant: "Do you really want to grow a Cabbage Person? How long would that last?"

"Who says it has to be a Cabbage Person."

"You could let him grow a Sweet Melon Person, but how long will that last? Once the Sweet Melon molds and rots, won't that drop of blood go to waste? How much blood is on that sword of yours anyway?

You usually use the Body Building Technique to make yourself a body, I've seen it, you're not a Glue Cultivator, you don't have the skills, and what you make looks awkward; isn't it unnecessary?

Don't you want a real body? Don't you want to be a real couple with him? Just pass on one message; once delivered, whether the Peddler agrees or not, I'll take care of it for you!"