Chapter 824: 809: Misunderstandings Cleared, Divine Beast Essence Blood in Sight!

When Lan Mengling mentioned the War God Hall, her eyes remained as calm as ever, seemingly not taking it seriously at all. However, Shen Lang, who lay prone on the slope, opened his eyes at this moment. A sharp glint flashed across his eyes. Immediately after, an unusually uncomfortable feeling suddenly welled up in his heart.

Shen Lang’s original intention was to use Dingdang and Lin Yafeng’s relationship to enter the Demon God Hall. But for some unknown reason, he had always been unwilling to get tangled up with Lan Mengling, much less use her connections to achieve his goal. Faintly, the thought of wanting to see Lan Mengling existed in his mind, yet he was reluctant to interact with her, feeling a sense of evasion.

Seeing her bring up the words ’War God Hall’, Shen Lang sneered and pushed himself up with a slight flex of his arms. He unhurriedly brushed the dirt off his clothes before turning his head to speak coldly.

“Heh, suspecting me again? You were already suspicious the last time I helped you resolve the Undying Seal Technique. Are you entirely convinced that I’m someone from the War God Hall this time?

“Did you seek me out because you wanted me to heal your injuries, or to confirm whether I belong to the War God Hall?

“It isn’t me being arrogant, but within the War God Hall, can you truly find many people like me who can unravel both the Undying Seal Technique and the Heart-Shattering Five Extremes Palm?”

Seeing Shen Lang drop his usual cynical demeanor, Lan Mengling was slightly startled and replied with a hint of panic, “I didn’t mean it that way. I was just speaking offhandedly; there’s no need for you to take it to heart.”

“Is that so?” Shen Lang mocked. “I have already unraveled Bai Luobing’s Heart-Shattering Five Extremes Palm for you. Logically speaking, it’s basically confirmed that I am from the War God Hall. Since it’s confirmed, the next step is either to capture me or kill me. Why haven’t you made a move yet?”

“Make… make what move? You’re overthinking it. I genuinely don’t have any such thoughts.” Lan Mengling realized she had spoken out of turn and began to panic. Her former Queen-like posture vanished without a trace, and her gaze grew flustered. Without waiting for him to speak, she immediately added, “I really didn’t suspect you, I’m just a little curious… Your Cultivation is far below mine, but your insight far exceeds mine. Your mastery over Array Restrictions has reached the pinnacle. If it were anyone else… wouldn’t they be a bit curious, too?

“In fact, the Demon God Hall has never viewed the War God Hall as an enemy or rival. It’s just that the War God Hall has always treated the Demon God Hall as an enemy.

“Even if you are someone from the War God Hall, so what? I… I don’t care anyway.

“Besides, just like you said, even within the War God Hall, I’m afraid they wouldn’t be able to find an anomaly like you… someone capable of cracking the Secret Skills of both the Eight Celestial Kings and the Five-Color Banner Masters.”

Shen Lang felt a bit stifled. Ignoring her explanation, he yawned and slowly trudged up the slope out of the hollow. As he walked, he said, “I’m giving you a chance. Kill me and thoroughly nip the threat in the bud. It saves time and effort.

“If you don’t kill me, then I’m leaving.”

With that, he waved his hand weakly. “From now on, you go your way and I’ll go mine. We have nothing to do with each other… Don’t seek me out for this kind of thing next time.”

“You… stop right there!” Lan Mengling gasped, seemingly not expecting him to leave so abruptly.

A fiery glint flashed in her eyes. Instantly, a translucent pillar of flame erupted, completely shrouding the hollow and blocking Shen Lang’s path! However, her mind was shaken, and the Palm Force of the Heart-Shattering Five Extremes Palm within her body hadn’t been thoroughly eradicated yet. By rashly mobilizing her Spiritual Power, her internal injuries instantly spiraled out of control. A mouthful of blood surged up, and a trail of red trickled down the corner of her lips.

“SWISH SWISH SWISH!” Forming her fingers into a sword shape, Lan Mengling rapidly tapped several acupoints on her body. She forcefully wiped the blood from her mouth and said urgently, “Little thief, listen to my explanation…”

“Explain what? Isn’t it perfectly normal for you to suspect me?” Shen Lang said, still not looking back. “You have your reasons to be suspicious, but I simply don’t like being doubted. It’s as simple as that.

“Open the Barrier,” he continued, his tone turning much colder. “Do you truly believe this kind of Barrier can stop me?

“Even if I only have King Martial Realm Second Heaven Cultivation, I have plenty of means to break your Barrier!”

The first half of his sentence was spoken breezily, but the second half was brimming with fury. Strictly speaking, Shen Lang indeed belonged to the War God Hall. Yet for some unknown reason, having Lan Mengling suspect him made him feel extremely displeased. If Black Phoenix Lin Yafeng were the one suspecting him, Shen Lang might have had to rely on Dingdang to resolve the situation and save his own life. However, Lan Mengling’s suspicion birthed a nameless anger in his heart. This nameless fire burned so frustratingly that it made him want to go mad and scream!

In truth, apart from wanting to obtain the Vermilion Bird Essence Blood from her, Shen Lang harbored no other intentions toward her, much less had he ever considered using her to enter the Demon God Hall. This in itself was quite peculiar. He knew it was strange, but he refused to dwell on it. Whenever it came to matters involving her, he subconsciously glossed over them.

Seeing her use a Barrier to stop him from leaving, Shen Lang’s True Flame flared up! This True Flame was vastly different from the mere irritation he felt when she beat him up… It was genuine, unadulterated fury!

Lan Mengling seemed to detect the suppressed rage in his voice. With a shift of her thoughts, she immediately dispelled the Barrier, then soared into the air to catch up with him.

“Why are you like this, little thief? Leaving just like that?” she protested. “Even though the Palm Force of the Heart-Shattering Five Extremes Palm has almost been fully eradicated, I am still recovering from my severe injuries and am extremely weak. Any random Emperor Martial Realm expert could probably kill me. This Dragon Scale Divine Hall is swarming with powerful experts and rampant Demon Beasts. If you leave… what will I do?”

These words made Shen Lang pause in slight surprise, and even Lan Mengling herself was startled by what she had just said.

“Since when did I, who never asks anyone for help, start speaking to someone like this?” Lan Mengling thought.

“Since when did I care so much about this guy?

“In times of crisis, I didn’t think of my subordinates. I didn’t think of Candle Dragon, nor did I think of Taotie…

“Instead, I want to be protected by this guy whose Cultivation is only at the King Martial Realm? Has he actually occupied such an important position in my heart?”

Lan Mengling stood dazed for a moment before taking a few quick steps to walk shoulder-to-shoulder with Shen Lang. “You are allowed to make jokes about me, but I’m not allowed to joke about you? What kind of logic is that? Are all men this unreasonable?”

Shen Lang’s eyes went wide. Finally unable to hold back, he turned to look at her. “You’re the unreasonable one here! When have I ever been unreasonable?

“You slap me at the drop of a hat. Is that what you call reasonable? I’ve grown up so big, and even my parents never hit me like that! Yet with you, it’s become a daily routine to beat me up whenever you feel like it… and you have the nerve to talk to me about being reasonable?”

Seeing him react, a smile of ’falling into the trap’ appeared on Lan Mengling’s lips. “I am a Demon General of the Demon God Hall. I hold the power of life and death over billions of living beings in the Western Wilderness, yet you constantly mock me. What does it matter if I slap you a couple of times? Besides, I didn’t use any force when I hit you. If I had, would you even be able to get back up?”

Shen Lang was rendered speechless, but he quickly realized his mistake. Trying to reason with a woman was a losing battle; even Chu Qingcheng probably couldn’t win such an argument. Wasn’t he just asking for trouble? Rolling his eyes, he decisively shut his mouth.

Lan Mengling felt a brief flash of pride at her own quick-wittedness. Resuming her usual dignified Queen persona, she spoke mildly, “If I suspected you, I would have sent someone to investigate your background long ago… But I have never thought of doing so from beginning to end, nor have I investigated anyone around you. I have no reason to lie to you about this.

“Besides, even if you are someone from the War God Hall, so what? I don’t care!”

Hearing that last sentence, Shen Lang’s gaze softened considerably.

Lan Mengling sighed. “Can a grown man not be so… petty? I am severely injured. Not only are you not considerate, but you even get angry with me. Aren’t you afraid of breaking my heart?”

“Argh… who’s petty? You were clearly the one who suspected me first…” Shen Lang snapped in exasperation.

“I said I didn’t suspect you, I was just curious… Do you want me to swear an oath?” Seeing the atmosphere finally easing, she immediately pressed her advantage.

He waved his hand dismissively. “I don’t want to talk to you right now. I’m tired and annoyed!”

“Then just listen to me,” she said with a shrug.

Shen Lang remained silent.

Leaning to the side, Lan Mengling cast a sidelong glance at him and continued, “As for the matter of the Essence Blood…”

“You’re willing to give me your Vermilion Bird Essence Blood?” Shen Lang, who had just claimed he didn’t want to talk, instantly perked up. He couldn’t help his excitement; this Divine Beast Essence Blood was simply too important.

Lan Mengling’s face darkened. “In your dreams! What do you think Lifebound Essence Blood is? Something I can just hand out on a whim?

“If you want Spirit Stones or Elixir Pills, I can give you as many as you desire…”

He immediately reached out his hand. “Then I want Top Grade Spirit Stones right now, along with Emperor Level Elixirs.”

Lan Mengling rolled her eyes in annoyance and slapped his hand away. “Hmph, whether it’s Spirit Stones, Elixir Pills, or Vermilion Bird Essence Blood, This Queen will only consider it when I am in a good mood!

“If This Queen doesn’t give it to you, you cannot take it. If This Queen wants something, you cannot refuse… Understood?”

Shen Lang rolled his eyes. “Isn’t that just you acting like a thug?”

“You’re the thug, you little hooligan!” Lan Mengling glared at him fiercely.

Seeing his silence, she sighed and spoke in a low voice. “Whether it belongs to the Human Race or the Demon Race, a powerhouse’s Essence Blood coalesces immense power. If one can absorb it, it can indeed cause a Martial Artist’s Cultivation to skyrocket.

“However, the bodies of you humans are frail. How could an ordinary person possibly withstand the malevolent intent of a Divine Beast from the Primordial Chaos?

“The Vermilion Bird Essence Blood contains the Vermilion Bird Divine Fire Origin, along with a berserk power that is nearly impossible to control. If I actually gave it to you, your only outcome would be eternal damnation, turning to ash and scattering into nothingness… Don’t you understand that?”

Hearing this, Shen Lang’s body trembled as monstrous waves churned in his heart.