Chapter 2233 - 2229: How Do We Kill Him?

Chapter 2233: Chapter 2229: How Do We Kill Him?

Barton Nake merely nodded and then began calculating the ores needed to forge a cannon framework.

Having finalized a simple agreement with Nuoke Yingmeisi, Tang Ming presented Barton Nake with some Anti-Fire Elixirs and basic Melting Liquid and ointment he’d crafted earlier, as a gift.

At this moment, Barton Nake realized that Tang Ming was not an Artifact Refiner, but an Alchemist.

"The ore issue is resolved."

Observing the smiles on Tang Ming and Hu Mei’er’s faces, Hu Jiuze asked somewhat surprised from the doorway.

"Yes, actually Sanqiu and I were thinking too little. Since they need food, we should provide the Demon Slayer Clan with grain, and let them take care of the ore forging. Otherwise, bringing the ore back and forging it ourselves would be a futile effort."

Tang Ming sighed deeply and then said.

"Grain, you have grain? As far as I know, Fox Spirit Mountain used to have a lot of farmland, but after the Demon Abyss invasion, all the land there was demonized. If you get grain for the Demon Slayer Clan from there, and there’s no grain, you’ll turn against the Demon Slayer Clan."

Hu Jiuze listened to Tang Ming’s words and instead of feeling happy, she spoke to Tang Ming in a serious tone.

Tang Ming nodded: "You make an excellent point, elder, but I believe Fox Spirit Mountain can produce a lot of grain."

Hu Mei’er was quite concerned about Tang Ming’s idea of providing grain.

Even though the demonized farmland at Fox Spirit Mountain was all restored by Tang Ming, it would still take several months for the grain to mature.

If it weren’t for Tang Ming’s reputation, Hu Mei’er would have already raised this concern with him.

Tang Ming chuckled and said, "I said I could handle it, so I certainly can. Don’t worry, elder. We should now depart for Fox Spirit Mountain. I wonder if you will join us, aunt."

Hu Sanqiu’s gaze also fell on Hu Jiuze, who remained silent, seemingly struggling with something in her heart.

After a long time, she finally took a deep breath: "I’m returning to Fox Spirit Mountain, not out of loyalty to it, but to repay my master. My master treated me kindly, yet I betrayed them. Now it’s time to repay my debt."

"Elder, since things are past, let them remain that way."

Tang Ming was also aware that Hu Jiuze felt deeply guilty about the destruction of West Continent City and the loss of her parents. From her words, it was evident she held resentment towards Hu Jiusheng and his wife.

"Aunt, it’s wonderful that you can return. I’m sure the elders and uncles in the clan would be glad to see you back."

Hu Mei’er reached out and held Hu Jiuze’s arm.

Hu Jiuze’s arm froze momentarily but she took a deep breath and nodded.

Mo Feng Inn was given to Nuoke Yingmeisi by Hu Jiuze.

"Master, if you return to Fox Spirit Mountain and are unhappy there, please come back to Wanghuang City."

Nuoke Yingmeisi gazed wistfully at Hu Jiuze as she prepared to depart and held her hand.

Hu Jiuze smiled at Nuoke Yingmeisi and said, "Yingmeisi, if the cooperation between the Demon Slayer Clan and Tang Ming succeeds, we should live together in the future."

Nuoke Yingmeisi was taken aback by Hu Jiuze’s words, then nodded in agreement: "I hope Mr. Tang Ming keeps his promise."

West Desolation City has recently been quite chaotic. Wang Buqun has been causing trouble at the City Lord Mansion because Old Demon of West Desolation refused to relinquish military power, even claiming that Old Demon’s primary interest wasn’t dealing with Demon Abyss Demons but only in sowing discord between him and Fox Spirit Mountain.

Wang Buqun’s uproar completely disrupted Old Demon’s plans. With Fox Bachang’s schemes, many began to think of Old Demon as a conspirator aiming to seize control of West Desolation ahead of the Demon Abyss invasion and hand over West Desolation City to the demons.

Since the Old Demon never participated in combating the Demon Abyss Demons, the ones he dealt with were forces that had previously fought against the Demon Abyss Demons in West Desolation.

"Wang Buqun, that fool, was used by those Fox Spirit Mountain foxes and is still smug about it."

Old Demon of West Desolation slammed the table, his face full of anger.

"City Lord, previously we handed over those Demon Hunting Teams to Wang Buqun after all. During the meeting, we agreed to this. Now Wang Buqun is holding onto that point stubbornly, while Guo Cunhou keeps distorting the truth, and many people have started showing us disdain."

Skeleton Master sighed deeply, speaking with some resentment.

"No, this cannot continue. Tower Master said in the message that Tang Ming must be eliminated. If Tang Ming isn’t removed, West Desolation could truly fall into Tang Ming’s hands."

Old Demon of West Desolation took a deep breath and said.

"I want to kill Tang Ming too, but how? He stays in the Fox Spirit Mountain Range and never comes out. Do we have to attack Fox Spirit Mountain? Those fox spirits are not easily provoked."

Skeleton Master shook his head, aware that Tower Master of the Dark Tower had hinted at Old Demon to kill Tang Ming.

But now, Old Demon of West Desolation had too few forces to act successfully, leaving only the mining guard squads as a feasible option.

Considering action by the mining guards, failure to take Fox Spirit Mountain could result in Wang Buqun and native forces of West Desolation seizing the Spirit Stone Vein.

"Report to the City Lord. We’ve found Fox Spirit Mountain’s carriage, carrying Hu Mei’er and Tang Ming."

A guard ran in from outside.

Old Demon of West Desolation sprang up: "What? The Fox Spirit Mountain carriage, where are they heading?"

"Reporting to the City Lord, they’re not heading anywhere, they’re returning to Fox Spirit Mountain. Based on direction, the carriage is coming from outside West Desolation. There are only three people on the carriage."

The guard slightly bowed.

Old Demon of West Desolation exchanged a glance with Skeleton Master, both with faces full of excited smiles.

"Great, when someone offers a pillow when you want to sleep. It seems the Tower Master wants to get rid of Tang Ming. Skeleton, contact the mining guard squad near Meat Mountain, block Tang Ming, make it dead, no survivors."

Old Demon of West Desolation’s lips slightly curled upwards.

Skeleton Master likewise laughed sinisterly.

Meat Mountain and Fox Spirit Mountain are connected, having once been part of Fox Spirit Mountain. Due to the presence of a Spirit Stone Vein on this mountain, it was seized by West Desolation City.

Over the years, this vein has become exclusive to Old Demon of West Desolation, with all output of Spirit Stones entering the pockets of Old Demon and Dark Tower’s Tower Master.