Legendary Armament Canon

885 I’ll Sell This Merit To You (2)

Compared to humans, demonic beasts were very afraid of death. This was because most demonic beasts didn’t have any pursuits. Survival was their instinct.

“It’s best if he doesn’t dare,” Zhou Shu said.

Ji Lutian didn’t know if it was an illusion, but he felt that Zhou Shu seemed to have some regrets.

Wasn’t it a good thing that the demonic beast army didn’t attack the human race?

Ji Lutian thought about Zhou Shu’s strangeness and felt that it wasn’t strange if he really had some thoughts.

He said solemnly, “King Zhou, you’ve made a great contribution to the human race this time—”

“Is there a reward?” Zhou Shu interrupted.

“Uhhh…” Ji Lutian felt a little helpless. “If the human race knows your achievements, everyone will be grateful to you.”

“What’s the point of being grateful? I don’t cultivate the Dao of Incense.”

Zhou Shu said casually, “Mr. Ji, how about I sell this merit to you? If all humans are grateful to you, won’t your cultivation increase rapidly?”

Ji Lutian: “…”

He didn’t know how many times he had been rendered speechless. Could contributions be sold?

Wasn’t this too much of a joke?

But then again, if all humans were grateful to him, then the power of incense…

Ji Lutian’s heart was pounding, and his cheeks felt hot.

In the past thousands of years, he had traveled the world and made contributions in various nations to seek the power of incense.

If it was really as Zhou Shu said, and all humans were grateful to him, his strength might rise to an unbelievable level. At that time, he could even tear apart Ao Guang with his bare hands!

Ji Lutian was a little tempted. Even with his many years of experience, he was indeed tempted.

He hesitated. “That’s not a good idea.”

“Why?” Zhou Shu said casually. “Look, only the two of us know how the human race gained thirty years from the demonic beasts. Who knows how much you contributed?

“If neither of us says anything, why can’t it be your merit?”

Zhou Shu analyzed it seriously. “You’re the greatest contributor to this matter. Who dares to object to what I say?”

This was the logic. Zhou Shu was the person involved. If he didn’t object, who could object?

Moreover, it was indeed as Zhou Shu said. Only he and Zhou Shu were present in this matter. It was definitely impossible for Ao Guang to come forward and explain it to the human race.

As long as Zhou Shu was willing, he could indeed claim the credit for this matter.

But it was a huge lie!

“Mr. Ji, think about it. It’s not appropriate for me to expose my identity now. At this time, there’s no benefit in provoking Ao Guang too much. Moreover, even if I come forward and say that I gained thirty years for the human race, what’s the point? There’s no benefit at all. You’re different. If you do it, you can obtain the gratitude of the human race. At that time, your strength will increase greatly, which is also a good thing for the human race.

“Look, if I come forward, neither of us will benefit, and this opportunity will be wasted. On the contrary, if you do it, you can become stronger, and I can obtain some benefits. Why not?

“So, I’ll sell you this merit. You just have to give me some benefits. It’s the best of both worlds!”

Zhou Shu clapped his hands and chuckled.

“This…” Ji Lutian was excited. This seemed to be the case.

But once he told this lie, if he was exposed one day, his reputation would go down the drain.

There were huge benefits and risks involved.

Countless thoughts flashed through Ji Lutian’s mind.

Zhou Shu continued, “Mr. Ji, tell me frankly. Do you want it? If not, I’ll go ask Zheng Jingyun. He also cultivates the Dao of Incense. He’s definitely interested in this matter.”

The gratitude of all humans meant a lot to those who cultivated the Dao of Incense. Ji Lutian was almost certain that Zheng Jingyun would agree.

In order to become stronger, Zheng Jingyun would do anything.

“Wait, let me think about it.” Ji Lutian waved his hand. “Even if I want this monstrous merit, I’m afraid I can’t afford it…”

Gaining thirty years for the human race was definitely a monstrous merit.

It wasn’t something that any wealth could measure.

This was like in secular countries. How much did one have to pay in order to buy enough military merits to be crowned king?

Ji Lutian had just bought the Dragon Binding Rope from Zhou Shu, so he was a little nervous.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Ji. We’re old friends,” Zhou Shu said. “I’ll give you a discount. If it’s inconvenient for you, you can pay in installments.”

Ji Lutian’s Demon Subduing Pagoda was recorded in the Legendary Armament Canon, so he was also his worker. The stronger he was, the more useful he was to Zhou Shu.

Actually, even if Ji Lutian didn’t give him any benefits, he was still prepared to give this merit to Ji Lutian.

In any case, it was useless for him to keep it. If Ji Lutian really became the number one expert of the human race, he could directly harvest a large number of demonic beasts with the Demon Subduing Pagoda. The rewards would come easily.

“Payment in installments?” Ji Lutian was surprised. He was already used to Zhou Shu’s strange ideas. “In that case, it’s acceptable…”

He really couldn’t give him enough things to exchange for this monstrous merit.

“That’s right. When your strength increases, will you still have to worry about not being able to pay for this?” Zhou Shu laughed. “This is an investment.”

He concluded with a smile, “Then, it’s a deal. From now on, for the next thirty years, give me half of all your gains. After thirty years, we’ll be even. What do you think of this condition? I’ll only take half. Isn’t that generous?”

Ji Lutian sighed. In other words, I will have to work for you for the next thirty years?

Only taking half sounded like a good deal.

Ji Lutian thought about how Zhou Shu had also taken half of the Sima Grotto-Heaven’s storehouse.

In the future, you might as well stop calling yourself Zhou Shu and change your name to Zhou Half, Ji Lutian cursed inwardly.

Using thirty years of my time in exchange for the possibility of saving the human race is worth it. Ji Lutian pondered for a moment before gritting his teeth. “Alright, I agree!”

Ji Lutian looked at Zhou Shu and said solemnly, “For the sake of the human race, I, Ji Lutian, will go all out. Even if things are exposed in the future, and my reputation is ruined, it’s worth it if I have enough strength to do something before that!”

He seemed to be telling Zhou Shu but also seemed to be convincing himself.

Zhou Shu couldn’t help laughing. What is this called? Doing bad things yet wanting to get a good reputation!

He could just accept the benefits quietly. Why does he have to make himself sound so great and say that it’s for the sake of the human race?

“Mr. Ji, before that, shouldn’t you pay what you owe me?” Zhou Shu said. “We can’t delay it any longer, right? If this drags on, you’ll never be able to pay me.”

“I know,” Ji Lutian said helplessly. He didn’t expect that he would have such a day. “I’ll bring you to get the things first, then I’ll announce that the human race has an additional thirty years to prepare for the demonic beasts’ attack.”

“Wonderful!” Zhou Shu gave him a thumbs up.

Ji Lutian smiled bitterly. It was a pity that his thousands of years of treasures would benefit Zhou Shu in the end.

He just didn’t know how much this monstrous merit would increase his strength.

At that time, he might really be able to kill his way into the Demon Realm and teach Ao Guang a lesson so that his monstrous merit would live up to its name.

“King Zhou, it’s rare for the human race to have an additional thirty years to prepare. I’m not in a hurry for that matter. Look, you’ve already obtained so many forging materials. Shouldn’t you go into seclusion for a period of time and stop causing trouble everywhere?” Ji Lutian said.

“Mr. Ji, I don’t like what you’re saying. When have I ever caused trouble? Trouble came knocking on my door. I’m a forger. If I can forge safely, why would I be willing to run about?” Zhou Shu rolled his eyes. “Since you’re not in a hurry, I won’t worry. It just so happens that I do want to enter seclusion to forge divine weapons for a period of time.”