Chapter 519 Unexpected News
As his name suggests, Tian Gui Huang is domineering and extremely loyal, always grateful for kindness shown to him.
However, he is not very bright, easily manipulated, and somewhat vain.
As the leader of the Heavenly Ghost Clan, he wielded considerable influence in the Ghost Realm.
In the storyline of Chinese Paladin 2, he is a loyal partner who would go to great lengths for Wang Xiaohu and Li Yiru.
Li Yao didn't have any aversion to this Heavenly Ghost Emperor.
"Old man, hurry up and figure out a way to get me out of here, or I'll never forgive you!"
The Heavenly Demon Emperor inside the jar spoke to the Immortal in the book in a commanding tone.
"I'm sorry, I really have no other way!"
"Unless someone bangs their head against the jar to get you out."
"However, those who crash into the altar will end up trapped inside it, just like you!"
The immortal in the book said so.
"You still have the nerve to say that? It's because of your lousy idea that I've been trapped inside for a year."
The Heavenly Demon Emperor said bitterly.
"You really want to come out?"
Li Yao asked the question.
"Nonsense, who would want to be trapped in this small, dark jar?"
The Heavenly Demon Emperor said impatiently.
"Hey, with that attitude, you think you can get someone to rescue you?"
"That's wishful thinking!"
"Little White said coldly from the side."
"I am the noble leader of the Heavenly Ghost Clan..."
The Heavenly Demon Emperor is starting to act arrogant again.
"Come on, you'll just stay in this jar for the rest of your life and be the leader of your Heavenly Demon Clan!"
Xiao Bai chuckled, then took Li Yao's hand and said, "Husband, let's go!"
Li Yao smiled and nodded.
The Heavenly Demon King inside the jar panicked and hurriedly shouted, "Wait, wait, wait..."
"What? Is there something else?"
Li Yao asked deliberately.
"As long as you rescue me, I will appoint you as flag bearers, and you will enjoy wealth and honor with me from now on."
The Heavenly Demon Emperor spoke with great arrogance.
"Princess... Even if you were to escape from the Demon-Absorbing Altar, you still wouldn't be able to break free of the Demon-Locking Tower. What wealth and glory could you possibly offer us?"
Xiao Bai couldn't help but giggle.
"As long as... as long as I can get out of this broken jar, I... I will have a way to leave the Demon Locking Tower."
The Heavenly Demon Emperor stubbornly insisted.
"It's not impossible to get you out of here, but you must offer me sufficient sincerity in exchange."
Li Yao said calmly.
"If you rescue me, I will appoint you as the flag bearer, second only to me in rank."
The Heavenly Demon Emperor spoke in a muffled voice.
"Even if Fuxi were to relinquish the throne of the Heavenly Emperor to me, I wouldn't be interested. Do you think your worthless flag bearer would hold any appeal for me?"
Li Yao chuckled.
"Hmph, I didn't expect you to be even more arrogant than me!"
The Heavenly Demon Emperor snorted coldly.
"It seems you can't offer enough sincerity!"
"Well, there's nothing I can do then. You'd better just stay in the jar!"
"Little White, let's go!"
Li Yao said calmly.
"No, no, no... don't rush off..."
The Heavenly Demon King was in a panic.
He really didn't want to stay in that dark, small, and dilapidated jar.
However, he couldn't bring himself to lower his proud pride.
After hesitating for a moment, he said, "As long as you rescue me, I will reward you with countless treasures of gold and silver."
"Is this considered sincerity?"
"I never expected that the mighty Heavenly Ghost Emperor would have such a meager fortune. I am truly disappointed."
Li Yao shook his head.
The Heavenly Ghost Emperor said many things, but none of them could move Li Yao.
Finally, the Heavenly Ghost King said impatiently, "What exactly do you want? Tell me yourself!"
Li Yao thought for a moment and said, "What I want is a peerless treasure, the kind that can't be found anywhere else in the world, such as an ancient relic..."
"Ancient treasures?"
The Heavenly Ghost Emperor pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "I've got it. I know of a treasure that is said to have been preserved from ancient times. However, I'm afraid you don't have the ability to obtain it."
Li Yao casually asked, "What treasure?"
"Cold marrow!"
The Heavenly Ghost Emperor said in a low voice.
"Cold marrow?!"
Li Yao and Xiao Bai exchanged a glance and exclaimed in unison.
They never expected to hear the name "Cold Marrow" from the mouth of the Heavenly Ghost Emperor.
Cold marrow is also one of the Nine Springs of Shennong.
Since the Heavenly Ghost Emperor mentioned the Cold Marrow, he should know where the Cold Marrow is.
"Cold marrow?"
The immortal in the book was also taken aback and said, "Is it the Cold Marrow, one of the Nine Springs of Shennong?"
"Huh? Old man, you know about Cold Marrow too?"
The Heavenly Ghost Emperor said strangely.
"Don't you even know who I am?"
"I am a book-loving immortal who has read all the classics, histories, philosophical works, and the writings of the Hundred Schools of Thought. There is nothing I do not know!"
The immortal in the book said smugly.
"Pah! Stop showing off here. If I hadn't listened to your nonsense, I wouldn't be trapped in this broken jar..."
The Heavenly Demon Emperor harbored resentment over this matter.
At this moment, Li Yao was eager to know the whereabouts of the Cold Marrow, so he interrupted, "Stop talking nonsense and tell me quickly where the Cold Marrow is!"
"Hehe, as long as you rescue me, I will tell you the whereabouts of the Cold Marrow."
The Heavenly Ghost Emperor spoke up, threatening him.
It seems that the Heavenly Demon Emperor isn't too stupid after all; he knows how to blackmail others.
"Very well, I will rescue you!"
"However, if you dare to deceive me, I'll make sure you die a horrible death!"
Li Yao said coldly.
As he spoke, he pointed his right hand, like a sword, at the Demon-Absorbing Altar, and a sharp golden light struck the altar.
With a crack, the sound of porcelain breaking rang out.
The Demon-Absorbing Altar immediately shattered into pieces, and a cloud of smoke rose up.
"Hahaha... Hahaha! I am free! I am finally free!"
As the smoke cleared, a man clad in armor, ten feet tall, with a dignified and imposing appearance, appeared before Li Yao.
Although the man's skin was an eerie blue, his eyes were like lightning, and he was like a god. He was indeed extraordinary and deserved the title of Heavenly Ghost Emperor.
The Heavenly Ghost Emperor glanced at everyone, finally fixing his gaze on Li Yao, and asked, "Was it you who saved me?"
"It is indeed I!"
Li Yao nodded indifferently.
The Heavenly Ghost Emperor said, "Since you rescued me, I will repay your kindness. Come on!"
After saying that, he flipped his hand and slapped Li Yao!
Li Yao neither attacked nor dodged; he simply stood at a distance with a faint smile on his face, watching the Heavenly Ghost Emperor.
"Young Master Li, get out of the way!"
The fairy in the book beside him hurriedly called out.
Xiao Bai stood calmly to the side, showing no concern for Li Yao whatsoever.