Abundant Martial Arts Virtue
Chapter 438 - 391: I’ll Help You!

Chapter 438: Chapter 391: I’ll Help You!

Treasure Display Room.

This place is the storage for all kinds of treasures belonging to the Shangmo family.

It is like a small museum, occupying about two hundred square meters, filled with a variety of rare and bizarre items.

If one’s knowledge isn’t broad enough, it would be impossible to discern the purposes of these items.

"Pick anything you like, with this token, you can choose one item from here—"

"I hope you’ll be satisfied."

The Family Head spoke in a warm and sincere tone before leaving contentedly.

The exchange between both parties was complete.

Wu Xiaode had given him the jade slip prepared by the fairies.

In return, he had given Wu Xiaode a token, which could be used to select something from this Treasure Display Room.

Click.

The door closed.

Now, only Wu Xiaode was left in the room.

First, he glanced at a compass to his left—

This compass was constantly spinning, with the sounds of waves coming from within, and even the songs of sea demons could be heard.

—What the hell is this thing used for?

Unable to help himself, Wu Xiaode turned to look at the display stands on his right, which were filled with oddly shaped skulls.

On the ground beside the stands, there was a box inlaid with many gemstones, piled with gold coins and daggers.

Looking around, the treasures in the entire display room were plentiful.

How should he choose?

Suddenly, Little Bone’s voice rang out in the Void:

"Don’t rush, I’ll use the bone phone right away to take pictures of these items for you, and check the use of each one."

Upon hearing this, Wu Xiaode pondered for a few moments before shaking his head and saying, "There are thousands of items here, and even if I knew all their detailed information, choosing a treasure would require keen insight and luck, as well as a lot of time."

Time.

There was no time to waste anymore.

By the time the Family Head reached an agreement with the Council and returned triumphant, they might kill him immediately. If he wanted any treasure, he had to get it now!

"What should we do?" asked the bone dog.

"I have a friend who is skilled at this sort of thing," said Wu Xiaode.

The Book of the Dead flipped automatically to the page "Shadow Followers," and a card drifted out from it.

Bang—

With a light sound, Xiao Baihong appeared in front of Wu Xiaode once again.

Yes, Xiao Baihong had a talent to find the most crucial, important, or valuable things.

He wore an apron, holding a spatula for cooking, his face filled with helplessness.

"What is it? I was cooking in the bar for everyone, and you summoned me here just like that; the dish in the pot must be burnt by now."

"Sorry, sorry, I really needed your help," Wu Xiaode said apologetically.

He explained the situation to Xiao Baihong.

After listening, Xiao Baihong glanced around the entire Treasure Display Room, eyeing the array of treasures, finally showing a bit of interest.

"These items seem to all have powerful protections, how are we supposed to take them?" he asked.

"Use this token," Wu Xiaode replied.

The token was passed to Xiao Baihong.

Xiao Baihong handed the spatula to Wu Xiaode, holding the token and started walking deeper into the Treasure Display Room, muttering as he went:

"These are all valuable treasures, but we need to find one that suits you best..."

He seemed entranced, bending at the waist, his gaze flitting from one treasure to another.

Suddenly, Wu Xiaode had a premonition and released a cluster of silent Demon Mist to envelop himself.

The next second.

Click.

The door to the Treasure Display Room opened.

A shapely, voluptuous figure quietly slipped inside.

—It’s the matron!

"Have you chosen something?" asked the matron.

"I’m in the process; is there something you need?"

Wu Xiaode countered.

The matron’s eyes conveyed surprise and wonder as she scrutinized him and said softly:

"Arian, the fact that you carry the Human Emperor’s Inheritance and yet managed to conceal it from the Family Head!"

"Is that what you wanted to tell me?" asked Wu Xiaode.

"No, what I want to know is—did you kill Abner or not."

"I didn’t. To obtain the Human Puppet Forging Skill, I didn’t have the energy to deal with him, and he ran away seriously injured."

"What? He’s not dead?" the matron exclaimed.

Wu Xiaode’s eyelids drooped, and he replied, "I felt the Human Puppet Forging Skill was more important at the time."

—You sly vixen, you clearly know the curse isn’t on me, this proves Abner isn’t dead.

"You did right... Arian, just pick a treasure, and then let’s escape together!" said the matron.

She stepped forward, gently grabbing Wu Xiaode’s hand and placing it on her waist.

In the depths of the Treasure Display Room, Xiao Baihong looked back unexpectedly.

What, is something R-rated about to happen here?

Can I watch?

Wu Xiaode did not withdraw his hand.

He wanted to pull away, but at this moment, he was playing the deeply enamored Arian.

This was the matron’s reward—a genuine Arian would never pull away.

If he did something out of character for Arian, the matron would immediately become suspicious.

"Escape? You’re the matron of the Shangmo family, holding all the power next to the Family Head, and now you want to escape with me?"

Wu Xiaode asked quietly.

The Matriarch lifted her head and whispered in his ear, "The Family Head’s ’Destruction’ has consumed a total of fifty other ’Destructions’, its power unmatched. He himself has also obtained a unique title: ’Destruction Knight’. The two of us combined are no match for him."

A shock went through Wu Xiaode’s mind.

Fifty Destructions!

He had ridden on the coattails of the Human Puppets’ battle with the Destruction Council, devouring all kinds of Destructions along the way, even consuming those of Arian and his father.

But all he had were thirty-six in total!

The opponent actually had fifty!

He fell silent for a moment, then suddenly steadied his mind.

Indeed, the Family Head is strong, but Destructions are so diverse that nobody knows who will counter whom in the end.

Having more doesn’t necessarily mean being stronger.

Besides, I couldn’t beat the One-eyed Giant, but in the end, the One-eyed Giant was still devoured by the dead, and I survived.

As long as my own Destruction awakens, I can try to fight!

With this thought, Wu Xiaode’s will to fight ignited within him.

He unconsciously tightened his grip on the Matriarch’s waist, whispering, "I originally wanted to kill him, become the Family Head, and then have you."

The Matriarch was taken aback, and couldn’t help saying, "You’ve got the courage of a bear and the heart of a leopard, Arian."

"Think about it, I possess the Human Emperor’s Inheritance, and I still have a portion of the Human Puppet Forging Skill. Just kill him, and this family becomes yours and mine," Wu Xiaode whispered in her ear.

"But that’s impossible..." the Matriarch murmured.

She gradually fell silent.

Feeling the warmth of his hand and his hot breath by her ear, her thoughts also became more active.

The Family Head is too strong, utterly uncontrollable.

If the Shangmo family’s Family Head really became Arian—

First—

I could obtain the Human Emperor’s Inheritance and the Human Puppet Forging Skill.

Secondly, Arian is infatuated with me, lacks such terrifying strength, and won’t be as unpredictable as the Family Head. I can control Arian!

—That would mean having complete control over the entire Shangmo family.

Arian... and he’s so young.

Killing the Family Head with him and then making him submit under my skirt, what an exhilarating prospect.

The Matriarch, envisioning various scenarios, couldn’t help but start to breathe more heavily.

"What do you think?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"I..." The Matriarch’s mind flickered with countless thoughts, still undecided.

From a distance, the two of them talking looked intimate, whispering and nuzzling each other, more like lovers than plotters of a family’s fate.

"Has that young man forgotten that I’m still here?"

Xiao Baihong sighed from a distance, turned her head back, and looked at the treasures again.

One moment passed.

Then another.

The Matriarch steadied her mind, bit her lip, and said, "We are not his match. I can barely take a few moves from him, but you—"

"My weakness is that my Soul Power Level is too low. If you can help me overcome this weakness, I’ll fight him," Wu Xiaode said.

"You?" The Matriarch stared at him.

"I have the Human Emperor’s Inheritance, my Soul Power is insufficient, so I can’t wield my Power. I also have ’Destruction’, the only thing lacking is ’Arrival’, which is basic," Wu Xiaode explained.

The Matriarch was taken aback.

She had been too excited and almost forgot that this young man was the only one in the entire Shangmo family who had awakened ’Destruction’, ’Arrival’, and ’Tao Power’.

Such a promising young talent, even in the Destruction Council, he would be someone to boast about!

The condition was giving him a chance to grow.

Grow...

This young man was hers. In the future, she would make him infatuated with her to the point of losing his mind, forever allying with her.

He would become my right-hand man!

Wu Xiaode continued to speak, "Qiong, whether I win or lose, you don’t have to lift a finger anyway, just wait on the side. If I die, don’t do anything for me; if I win, you’ll be mine."

The Matriarch’s gemstone-like eyes took on a veiled look.

She couldn’t stand it any longer!

Two men, one holding power, the other with a great future, yet one of them was destined to die.

—All just to fight over her.

This drama was irresistible!

Should she let them fight?

Fight, yes!

Even if Arian died, the Family Head would be hurt as a result and wouldn’t focus on her.

—Maybe she could attempt to control the Family Head?

It was a no-lose scenario!

Let them fight, kill, and die!!!

The Matriarch exhaled deeply, removing Wu Xiaode’s hand from her waist and placing it on her stunning face.

"I’ll help you."

She reached out and caressed the diamond pendant in front of her, pulling something out and stuffing it into Wu Xiaode’s hand.

He looked down and saw a pink scarf.

The fabric of the scarf was strange, its color pink, but too silky and cold.

Lines of ice crystal text immediately appeared in the Book of the Dead:

"Bone phone is recording."

"Current bone phone has connected to the Book of the Dead; real-time data transmission is as follows:"

"Prison Flame Curse Scarf."

"A special Miracle, woven with Curse Skill."

"Created with High-level Curse-class Destruction, it transfers its master’s Power into it for another person to use, equivalent to fighting side by side."

"When you wear it, it’s as if ’Qiong’ has already merged with you, fighting together."

"—A promise token of the Curse family."

"—A mature woman can destroy it at any time, ending this secret affair."