Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo' Chapter 1321 617: Barren Lands

"Yes, I have a way to deal with it."

Cui Tiq said: "To resist this outbreak is extremely difficult, you are stronger than I expected."

Li Banfeng looked around and shook his head: "You are also stronger than I anticipated. De Song Cliff and Thousand Tael House are different; the environment here is not so secluded, yet you cleared it thoroughly. What's the name of this rash? I've never seen you use it before."

Cui Tiq replied: "It's called 'No Grass Grows,' a new technique I've created. The people at De Song Cliff will decay here until they turn into sludge,

Under the effect of the outbreak, anyone who comes here will get infected with a rash. Unless they find a way to remove the outbreak, they cannot leave De Song Cliff and will become part of De Song Cliff,

Unlike 'Corpses Scattered All Around,' the key element of this technique is not rapid spreading but endurance. The outbreak will exist here for many years, like fungal spores. During this period, it's hard to find living creatures at De Song Cliff."

Li Banfeng saw a plant on the ground with black spots covering the leaves.

"Do plants also get infected with this virus?"

"Yes, that's why it's called 'No Grass Grows.'" When saying this, Cui Tiq was very calm, as if seriously explaining a piece of knowledge.

"What level is this technique?"

Cui Tiq said: "Cloud Top Technique, it might also be the last technique I create,

According to my agreement with the Peddler, if this operation succeeded, he would give me a piece of territory to stabilize my position,

But now things have turned out like this, the reward is out of question, I will definitely receive severe punishment from the Peddler, the Disease Cultivation sect may become extinct."

Li Banfeng was surprised: "You have never had a territory? How did you ascend to Above the Clouds?"

"My Ancestral Master once promised me a piece of territory, but it was never delivered. I used some ancient spells from my hometown, along with some special properties from Sage Peak, temporarily steadying my position,

I've held on for a long time, but those spells have limited effect, and my situation is becoming more unstable."

The people at De Song Cliff are not all dead, as long as Cui Tiq is willing to retract the outbreak, they can still be saved, and there might be negotiations with the Peddler.

But Li Banfeng did not persuade Cui Tiq, he knew Cui Tiq would not spare these Virtue Cultivators.

After saving Luo Zhengnan and the group of subordinates of Sha Jianfeng, Cui Tiq escorted Li Banfeng to the edge of De Song Cliff, then put the can into his pocket: "If one day, you see my corpse, remember to take out this can and plant this flower beside my grave."

After speaking, Cui Tiq bowed to Li Banfeng.

"Hold on." Li Banfeng called out to Cui Tiq.

He had many territories and wanted to give Cui Tiq one to stabilize his position.

Before Li Banfeng could speak, the sound of a rattle rang out, and Li Banfeng saw the Peddler's figure.

Cui Tiq was very calm, not wanting to escape or resist.

"Things happened a bit fast!" Cui Tiq smiled and pointed to his clothes, "Friend, don't forget our promise, don't forget to help me plant flowers."

The Peddler walked up to Cui Tiq with an icy expression and asked: "Have you killed them all?"

"Almost." Cui Tiq nodded, although there were still quite a few people alive at De Song Cliff.

The Peddler sighed: "Then I can't be blamed."

Cui Tiq calmly shook his head: "I don't blame anyone."

Li Banfeng was considering how to persuade the Peddler but saw the Peddler take out a pair of Contract Books and hand them to Cui Tiq: "I originally wanted to give you a good territory, but since you handled things this way, I'll give you De Song Cliff instead."

Cui Tiq was stunned, and Li Banfeng didn't understand either.

The Peddler looked at Li Banfeng and snorted coldly: "Are you envious of others? I once wanted to give you De Song Cliff, but you didn't help me with things."

Cui Tiq asked in amazement: "You still give me compensation?"

"Why wouldn't I?" The Peddler leaned against the cart, lit a cigarette, "Win some, lose some, no debts owed. There's no such thing as a business with guaranteed profits and no losses; this business counts as a loss for me, but since you've done the work, I must pay."

PS: The Peddler seemed unsurprised by this result.