Chapter 618 599: Intimidation

"I've often heard that Brother Wang is quite the famous man about town in Haojing, especially when it comes to beast fighting. As for us, we're from a small place and haven't seen much. We just want to hear a dog bark. If your goods aren't better than mine, all Brother Wang has to do is circle Wang City once while barking like a dog."

"Kun Yaoyang, don't you push it too far!" Fatty Bai roared.

Wang Meng stopped the fuming fatty with a hand, frowning slightly but saying nothing.

That certain great personage wanted to see Wang Meng disgraced and broken, not simply killed. The goal was to make him a shell of his former self, a ghost of a man. The first step was to completely crush his dignity.

Whoever made that great personage happy first would surely receive the greatest reward. "What's the matter? You don't even have that much courage?"

Wang Meng suddenly smiled. "I just find Brother Kun's hobbies a bit… peculiar. To actually enjoy hearing dogs bark… They do say birds of a feather flock together, so I hesitated for a moment. But I have no problem with it, of course."

Kun Yaoyang smirked, but his smile froze a moment later. 'This bastard is calling me a dog in a roundabout way!'

"Fine! Then let's give everyone a show!" Kun Yaoyang sneered. A piece of trash kicked out of his own family, reviled by all, still dared to be so arrogant. He had to admit, there was a special kind of satisfaction in stepping on someone like this.

Left with no choice, Fatty Bai could only have his men bring out their goods.

Instantly, everyone burst out laughing. It was all just a collection of common Fire Rabbits, Earth Wolves, and the like. At best, their grade was a little higher, but these were things you'd sell to ordinary people. The major merchants who had traveled from afar had no interest in such trifles. The best of the lot was a Golden Leopard that looked to be about fifth or sixth grade, which seemed to have some value. A decent prize.

Kun Yaoyang laughed. "Don't tell me you plan to compete against me with this pile of junk?!"

Wang Meng smiled nonchalantly. "I was originally going to throw these away, but Fatty said it would be a waste. They make for a nice little extra, though."

As he spoke, he slapped his Qiankun Bag, and one True Essence Beast after another leaped out. They seemed a bit listless, but that wasn't the point. A little care from the Pill Immortal Alliance and they would be as good as new. The point was their quality!

In an instant, the eyes of the crowd nearly popped out of their sockets.

Mad Claw Golden Wolf, Bursting Earth Bear, Red Melt Bird, Flying Rat, Horned Rhinoceros… Everyone present was an expert. They could judge the beasts' approximate quality from their appearance and size, and without exception, these were all fine specimens of at least the Seventh Grade. With a bit of luck, some might even be appraised as Ninth Grade.

Wang Meng smiled faintly. "There are even better ones, but one shouldn't flash their wealth. Anyone who's interested can talk to Fatty."

"Ahem, Young Master Wang, are you saying… you also have Third-Transformation beasts?"

One merchant's eyes were already glowing with green light. A top-quality Third-Transformation True Essence Beast would be an absolutely unbeatable find, making this trip to Wang City more than worthwhile. It would be a supreme treasure, like the Silver-Horned Dragon Horse that Zhe Wulei had gifted Jiang Biyao for her birthday. That gift had brought Jiang Biyao a great deal of fame. It was said that the Dragon Horse's superior True Essence and quality had allowed her cultivation to advance to the next level.

In this plane of existence, a good True Essence Beast was not only a combat partner that increased one's fighting strength, but also a great boon to one's cultivation.

Clearly, Master Wang was a very quick study. If this crowd treated him like some naive fool, then they would be the idiots. Still, the current situation was quite good. Wang Meng knew exactly what these people were thinking, and whetting their appetites was the best strategy.

Besides, given his status, this was the time to show a bit of displeasure and dominance. He let out a cold snort. "Or did you think I have the time to waste on your nonsense? Take it or leave it. Just a little warning to you all: remember who I am!"

Hearing Master Wang's threat, the faces of the crowd changed. Kun Yaoyang was now in a difficult position where he couldn't back down. He gritted his teeth. "This quality is passable, but to say it's definitely stronger than mine is a bit of a stretch, wouldn't you agree?"

As he spoke, he shot a harsh glare at the people around him. The circumstances were stronger than the man; no one wanted to offend the Kun Family.

This didn't surprise Wang Meng. Kun Yaoyang was a bona fide scoundrel; pestering endlessly was his style.

"Kun Yaoyang, are you trying to go back on your word? Are you all blind? How can his goods possibly compare to ours!"

Fatty Bai roared, but no one responded. The Bai Family disciples were also filled with righteous indignation. The winds in Wang City had truly changed. If they were to lose even with a hand like this, then there was no justice in the world.

"Brother Wang, these are all common goods. How can we really determine a winner? It's a matter of taste, to each their own. Since you have a Third-Transformation beast, why not bring it out and make us accept our defeat? However, I must state this first: only one captured from the Taibai Mountain Range will count. Don't try to fool us with some old stock from the Wang Family."

Kun Yaoyang said, blocking Wang Meng's path. He was afraid Wang Meng might try to pass off a True Essence Beast brought from Haojing. Although he had heard the guy was an incompetent good-for-nothing, who knew what he might have up his sleeve.

Wang Meng knew this type. He wouldn't give up until he was staring death in the face.

"It's not impossible for you to see it, but there ought to be a price."

Kun Yaoyang thought Wang Meng was showing weakness and trying to pressure him with words. "Name it. How much more gold do you want to add?"

"Heh, no need to add any gold. If I bring it out, you will circle Wang City. You don't have to bark like a dog, but at every street corner, you must shout, 'Kun Yaoyang is a stupid dog.' How about it?"

Wang Meng said with a grin.

Wang Rencai was known as the number one wastrel of Haojing. What was a punk like Kun Yaoyang in comparison? No one was surprised; in fact, they were all waiting for a good show.

But today was different from the past. Before, Kun Yaoyang wouldn't have even been worthy of polishing Wang Meng's shoes, but now, it was hard to say.

Kun Yaoyang shrugged. "Please, by all means. I'm waiting with wide eyes to witness a miracle!"

Kun Yaoyang truly didn't believe it. If Third-Transformation beasts were that easy to catch, then pigs might fly.

The crowd began to murmur amongst themselves, eager to see how Wang Meng would produce a Third-Transformation True Essence Beast.

Wang Meng smiled nonchalantly, ignoring their chatter. He simply walked over to another beast cage, then slapped and opened his Qiankun Bag once more!

BOOM.

A roaring Third-Transformation Taiyuan Demon Spirit appeared. That surging power was definitely Third Transformation!

In three months, besides killing Bone Demons and Demon Spirits in the Taiyuan Bone Land to raise his cultivation with their True Essence Cores, Wang Meng had found that Demon Spirits were easier to absorb and their Borrowing Spirit effect was better. It could rapidly replenish depleted True Essence, and their price wouldn't be too bad. Master Wang was also short on cash.

On the other hand, Wang Meng was also using them to entice Old Horse. That fellow was quite disobedient and wouldn't do anything without a little sweetener. So he had set some aside. Both Bone Demons and Demon Spirits were attribute-less, making them perfect for absorption, and when made into True Essence Beasts, their ability to replenish True Essence was optimal.

The entire place instantly erupted. It really was a Taiyuan Demon Spirit! This was a fine prize too. It certainly wasn't pretty, but its usefulness was immense. After using Borrowing Spirit, it could rapidly replenish the True Essence of any Five Elements Cultivator. It was an absolutely fantastic item!

But everyone knew that these monsters only came from the Taiyuan Bone Land, and they always moved in packs. A Third-Transformation one… how did he catch it?

Hunter Teams that went to the Taibai Mountain Range made sure to steer clear of them. How was this possible?

But this was only the beginning. Master Wang released another one. What the merchants saw wasn't a terrifying Demon Spirit, but countless piles of gold. How could this be…

When the third… and then the fourth… appeared, everyone's eyes were glued to them. Many of them were merchants who frequently traveled to Wang City. Occasionally, a single Third-Transformation Demon Spirit could fetch a sky-high price. For four to appear at once… this was simply heaven-defying!

After releasing the fourth Taiyuan Demon Spirit, Wang Meng stopped.

The merchants had already nearly fainted. Four! Third-Transformation! Taiyuan Demon Spirits!

This was an unprecedented event in Wang City!

They could even hear their own hearts pounding. Greed and desire filled their eyes as they looked at each other. This type of True Essence Beast was not only sought after by cultivators, but was also a treasure for Pill Masters who required pure True Essence. This was a road to riches.

Kun Yaoyang's face had already turned ashen the moment Wang Meng brought out the first Third-Transformation Taiyuan Demon Spirit…

Fatty Bai was completely dumbstruck… Wang Meng… was just too damn fierce! He now believed that the old Wang Rencai was merely a disguise of necessity. The Wang Meng in Wang City was his true self!

Kun Yaoyang's face was pale. At this point, there was nothing left to say.

"Brother Kun, are you satisfied now?" Master Wang's smiling eyes were filled with amusement.

Kun Yaoyang gritted his teeth. He knew he had been played for a fool. "Brother Wang, we're both smart people. Just say it, what are your terms?"

If the great Eldest Young Master Kun were to circle the city insulting himself, he'd never be able to show his face in public again.

The old Wang Rencai would have definitely wanted to see the spectacle, but Wang Meng was different. The Bai Family's situation was not good, and he still needed Kun Yaoyang to do a few things. Pushing him into a corner wasn't the best choice. Besides, there would be plenty of opportunities to deal with this kind of trash later.

Wang Meng shook his head. "That depends on whether Brother Kun is sincere."

Kun Yaoyang bit his lip. This was a loss he would have to swallow. If he let a top-tier wastrel like Wang Meng state his price, it would be even more devastating. He quickly said, "This is all the fault of these True Essence Beasts for driving a wedge between us. Consider them a small apology from me to Brother Wang. Shall we call it even?"

One had to admit, Kun Yaoyang was a character. To be so decisive and willing to part with his goods at a time like this… His batch of True Essence Beasts was quite decent as well.

Wang Meng smiled faintly. "I have to give you this bit of face. Otherwise, people will start saying I'm going around bullying people again. Fatty, what do you think?"

When had Fatty Bai ever felt so vindicated? "Whatever the boss says."

The Bai Family disciples immediately rushed over to the Kun Family's side and seized the True Essence Beasts. The Kun Family's men wanted to stop them, but seeing Kun Yaoyang's expression, they could only endure it.

Wang Meng knew they were holding back for fear of greater consequences. Even if they wanted to bully the down-on-his-luck "Wang Rencai," they had to abide by the rules of the game in public. To do otherwise would be to show contempt for the Wang Family.

As he was leaving, Wang Meng shot a cold glance at Kun Yaoyang. "Brother Kun, remember what you said. Fulfill it as soon as possible!"

Kun Yaoyang couldn't help but shiver. 'What in the world is going on? How does this wastrel have such a powerful aura?'

'No, I have to go back and confirm things. Could there be some other twist to this whole affair?'

If Wang Meng was truly alone and without his family's protection, then even if he was a tiger, he was a toothless one and not a threat. But if this was still a clash between titans, they couldn't afford to get involved. One wrong move and they'd be smashed to pieces.

Kun Yaoyang had been genuinely frightened by Master Wang, but after calming down, the Eldest Young Master Kun quickly analyzed the situation. 'It's impossible. Everyone in the Great Zhou knows what a piece of trash Wang Rencai is. He must be bluffing!'

'That's right, bluffing is the only way for him to survive. If it were the Wang Rencai of the past, he would have kicked me long ago. How could he have let me be so arrogant? And he would never have let the matter just now end so simply.'(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)