The walking merchant's words were like a bolt from the blue, causing the surrounding area to become silent instantly.
"what are you saying?
The guard of the treasure house stared wide-eyed, suspecting that there was something wrong with his ears, or that the traveling businessman in front of him was a lunatic.
Countless cultivators have been unable to find bounty targets, but they actually appeared at the gate of the treasure house headquarters. It is incredible to think about it.
Not only the guardian monks, but also the nearby cultivators who were watching basically had similar thoughts.
"I said, I am..."
The traveling merchant heard this and was about to reveal his identity again, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he heard a loud shout from behind.
"Damn liar, you are actually cheating at the treasure house headquarters, see if I don't kill you!"
Then a cold light was seen flying out from the crowd and heading straight for the head of the traveling merchant.
The attack was fast and urgent, clearly aiming to kill it.
"presumptuous!"
The guardian monk who had just been confirmed due to shock suddenly roared, but secretly regretted it in his heart.
I was simply a fool for not taking immediate and decisive measures to get this traveling businessman to a safe place.
Regardless of whether he was the target of a bounty or not, he had become the target of the enemy and his situation became extremely dangerous.
It's just that the cold light was extremely fast and the attack came extremely suddenly. It was obviously a step slower to intercept it at this moment.
The traveling merchant realized the danger, showed a hint of panic, and subconsciously put up a protective barrier.
The method that only monks can use made the onlookers more and more convinced that the identity of the traveling merchant was just a disguise.
At this moment, the enemy's sneak attack penetrated the barrier and went straight to the vital point of the traveling merchant. It was too late to dodge.
"My life is at risk!"
There was a flash of despair in the traveling merchant's eyes.
He persisted to the last step, and was unexpectedly attacked by the enemy. As expected, God's fate is not as good as man's.
"Don't worry, you won't die."
A voice sounded, dispelling the boundless fear.
The foot merchant was slightly startled, and then he was surprised to find that the enemy's weapon was hanging in front of him.
It was only an inch, and the cold was overwhelming.
"puff!"
Just hearing a soft sound, this valuable magic weapon suddenly exploded into dust on the ground.
The fatal crisis was resolved in an instant, almost too fast for people to react.
At this moment, not only the traveling merchant breathed a sigh of relief, but also the monks guarding the treasure house.
If the target of the bounty died at the door because of them, it would be absolutely inevitable for him to die.
In fact, the main reason is that I didn't expect someone to be so crazy and dare to stand at the door of the treasure house to intercept and kill the bounty target.
This is not only provoking the treasure house, but also provoking Tang Zhen. It is simply a crazy attempt to die!
"Catch the sneak attacker just now!"
The guardian monk of the treasure house roared and rushed towards the sneak attacker, only to find that the attacker had a strange smile on his face.
In the blink of an eye, a loud noise came.
"boom!"
The monk failed to assassinate him and chose to blow himself up, obviously not wanting to leave any clues.
The practitioners next to him were angry and anxious. In this situation, they were afraid that they would all be implicated.
Sure enough, in the next moment, countless monks flew out of the treasure house and surrounded the onlookers.
"No one should resist, just accept the examination obediently. If it is determined that there is nothing wrong with you, we will naturally let you go!
If anyone dares to resist, don’t blame me for being rude! "
The great elder of the treasure house had a gloomy expression on his face and looked around with vicious eyes.
He looked like he wanted to eat people.
Assassinating the suspected bounty target at the entrance of the treasure house's headquarters is simply the biggest provocation to the treasure house!
What will outsiders think if word gets out?
If the traveling merchant is really the target of a bounty and is attacked and killed secretly, it would be a disaster.
Even the Great Elder couldn't imagine how furious Tang Zhen would be, and what kind of anger the treasure house would bear?
Fortunately, the worst did not happen. As soon as the accident happened, Tang Zhen had already taken action to save the traveling businessman.
The great elder turned around and saw the frightened businessman standing in front of Tang Zhen pretending to be calm.
"Is it you who has stored more than a dozen items in the treasure house, including these two beads?"
Tang Zhen looked at the traveling merchant and asked in a calm tone, waving his hands to show a scene.
They were two spheres, shining with different lustres. They were the two original spiritual treasures that Tang Zhen had found previously.
The walking merchant nodded. This was indeed the item he stored. It was impossible to deny it.
"Did you use the pass token to lead the monks from Qianzhang Peak into the Tan Xu Secret Realm, and then teleport away halfway?"
"That's right."
"The reason why you can avoid being hunted by countless monks is because of the mask on your face. It can completely block your breath and turn you into an ordinary person with no flaws."
There was a hint of surprise on the pedestrian merchant's face, but he nodded gently.
"Yes, Your Excellency."
"If you have enough patience, you can continue to hide. Due to some special reasons, even if I take action personally, I will not be able to accurately locate you.
What was the reason that made you decide to give up hiding and take the initiative to appear in front of me? "
This is the most critical question. Tang Zhen hopes that the young monk in front of him can give him a satisfactory answer.
The traveling merchant smiled helplessly and replied to Tang Zhen: "I know what situation I am facing. Although I can hide it for the time being, it will be exposed sooner or later.
For the mountains of treasures, even if it takes a hundred years, there will definitely be monks who will continue to search for them.
But I can't wait that long, because I still have to improve my strength and avenge my master.
If I wait a hundred years, I will become a waste and there will no longer be any possibility of revenge! "
The traveling businessman said this with a bitter smile on his face. He had been under too much pressure during this period and was about to collapse completely.
On the way to the treasure house headquarters, he hesitated more than once, but finally chose to move on.
Because he knew in his heart that he had no way out.
The pursuit of Qianzhang Peak made him panic all day long. The reward order issued by Tang Zhen was as unbearable as the sky was falling.
"Your Excellency must have your purpose in issuing the reward order, and it is likely to be related to my expedition harvest.
After all, other than that, a little monk like me really has nothing worthy of the attention of a big man like you.
Especially after I heard that this matter was related to the treasure house, I became even more convinced of this speculation.
So I decided to take the initiative and provide you with the information you want, without the need for other monks to look around.
If I send myself to your door, does it also mean that I can collect the treasures you are offering a reward for? "
Looking at the traveling businessman with an expectant look on his face, Tang Zhen smiled and nodded.
"Yes, I can leave it to you."
Upon hearing this, the businessman bowed to Tang Zhen and thanked him, and then continued to ask: "Please allow me to ask again, can I exchange my secrets with you for a condition?"
Tang Zhen shook his head and said to the traveling merchant: "Since you have accepted the reward, it means that you have handed yourself over to me, and then the roles have been reversed.
I am offering you a reward in exchange for you, and my life and death are under my control. In this case, do you think I will give you a chance to make conditions?
Or do you think that with your own abilities, you can keep secrets in front of me? "
"That means that since I can't get the rewarded treasure, I can't keep my own secret either?"
Taking a deep breath, the traveling merchant asked Tang Zhen.
“The treasure with a bounty is yours and no one can take it away, but whether you can protect it or not is your own question.
Answer the information I want truthfully, and I will never embarrass you. This is my promise to you. "
