Chapter 1416: Chapter 684: Demigod Qi Yue!_2

This old woman had silver hair tied into a braid that hung down to her feet, her face filled with wrinkles.

This is a manifestation of life at its extreme old age.

Fang Mu saw that the old woman’s eyes shone with a bright silver-blue color, as if one was gazing up at the sky.

Guardian Beasts under normal circumstances are completely unable to transform into human form, even if a Guardian Beast’s strength surpasses the Divine Realm level, they still couldn’t achieve such a transformation.

Up to now, the only human-shaped Guardian Beasts Fang Mu had encountered were this old woman, Lian Dai, and Longze.

Lian Dai could exist in human form because she possesses the Mermaid Bloodline, and Longze could because his race is the Illusory Dragon Tribe.

The Illusory Dragon Tribe itself possesses the ability to magically transform their bodies into human form.

According to Fang Mu’s understanding, the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan’s bloodline doesn’t support transformation into human form, so the fact that the High Priest of the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan could exist in human form must be due to some sort of anomaly.

Even before Lu Ke could introduce her, this old woman spoke to Fang Mu with a voice that was aged yet kind.

“Sir Jianmu, I’ve long admired your reputation. I am Qi Yue, the High Priest of the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan. I hope you can convey my regards to your master.”

While High Priest Qi Yue was speaking, Fang Mu could distinctively feel the sense of decay emanating from her.

This sense of decay could even be described as having turned into Dead Qi.

Logically speaking, the lifespan of the High Priest of the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan should have already reached its end. It’s unknown by what means Qi Yue managed to forcibly sustain her own life, preventing herself from dying.

This method of sustaining her own lifespan must have come at a great cost, the secrets held by the High Priest of the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan must be extraordinary!

The moment he saw the High Priest of the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan, Jun Feng’s body tensed up.

Jun Feng could feel that the strength of the High Priest of the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan was also at the Peak of Order, yet the High Priest had awakened the Xuan Body, making her somewhat stronger than himself.

Jun Feng wasn’t sure if he could ensure Fang Mu’s safety against the High Priest of the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan.

Although he himself was also a God-Realm Expert, Jun Feng communicated with Fang Mu through the soul, something that the High Priest of the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan would not know about.

Jun Feng explained the situation to Fang Mu.

Fang Mu was somewhat surprised; the strength of the High Priest of the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan was incredibly formidable!

By comparison, the strength of the High Priest was much greater than that of the leader of the Bamboo Green Pale Deer clan.

With an unchanged expression, Fang Mu spoke to the High Priest of the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan.

“Miss Qi Yue, I am truly the one who has long admired your great reputation. I will pass on your greetings to my master!”

Fang Mu remained so composed in the face of such a High Priest, a Nearly Divine Realm expert, because he held his own strong assurances.

The unique trait of Blood of Abundance, [Ash-Dyed End], had always been used by Fang Mu to continuously refine Blood Aged Wine and Contracting Blood with his own blood.

Unless it’s someone constantly facing death, under the judge of [Ash-Dyed End] they would be immediately executed.

Fang Mu has been consistently using Flower Spirits from Exhausted Beyond Blood to curse himself, accelerating his blood production.

Every day, Fang Mu had to consume several Life Crystals of 100% purity to restore his Life Energy.

Fang Mu had been doing this for nearly four months now, every blood donation he made contained enough blood to kill an adult two to three times.

The stakes Fang Mu placed on [Ash-Dyed End] had already reached a terrifying level.

This gave Fang Mu great confidence when facing any formidable foes.

Qi Yue, being a well-treated High Priest of the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan which is not adept at fighting, likely never suffered any severe injuries.

Lu Ke did not expect Qi Yue to speak first; now that Qi Yue had already introduced herself, Lu Ke found no need to introduce her and awkwardly stood aside, unsure of what to say next.

“Sir Jianmu, won’t you invite me in to sit for a bit? I think there’s really no need for us to be strangers, perhaps in the future we could find opportunities to cooperate!”

Fang Mu had encountered many important figures and spoke with them countless times.

Fang Mu could feel that Qi Yue was deliberately trying to control the pace of the conversation. Qi Yue was indeed attempting to take charge.

Fang Mu had no intention of complying with Qi Yue’s wishes, as Fang Mu intended to control the conversation for a while.

In terms of cooperation with the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan, Fang Mu must take absolute control. This was Fang Mu’s bottom line.

If Qi Yue’s demands could not be met, Fang Mu wouldn’t mind rejecting cooperation with the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan outright.

Fang Mu only needed to continue cooperating with the Bamboo Green Pale Deer clan afterwards.

“This villa has not been cleaned for a long time, and now is the best season in Lu City, with the roses in the yard in full bloom. Let’s talk in the yard if you have matters to discuss!”

“With Miss Qi Yue and Uncle Feng’s strength, outsiders can’t eavesdrop on our conversation.”

After saying this, Fang Mu walked outside, changing the location of the conversation and regaining the initiative.

Fang Mu’s action not only aimed to take initiative in this cooperation but also to show his stance to Qi Yue.

Qi Yue’s eyes flashed subtly as she watched Fang Mu, and she did not attempt to take control again.

Qi Yue wanted to take the lead in order to dominate the conversation and cooperation with Fang Mu, largely to secure benefits for the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan.

Qi Yue could feel that after saying such words, Fang Mu displayed an obvious aversion, and Qi Yue did not want to fall out with Fang Mu over the matter of control, which would prevent further discussions.

Lu Ke, the clan leader of the Bamboo Green Pale Deer clan, clearly communicated the situation to Qi Yue and indicated that Fang Mu had access to a large number of high-level Creators.

These high-level Creators could help the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan strengthen their tribe.

If it weren’t for this, given Qi Yue’s current physical condition, she would not have made the trip personally.

Following Fang Mu to the rose wall, Qi Yue didn’t initiate the conversation this time, but waited for Fang Mu to speak first.

Qi Yue had already given up on seizing control.

Sensing the change in Qi Yue’s attitude, Fang Mu smiled and spoke.

“Miss Qi Yue, before we discuss the cooperation with the Pray to Tune Cang Lu clan, I’d like to engage in a private trade with you first.”

Having said that, Fang Mu paused and continued.

“It’s somewhat inaccurate to call it a private trade. Rather, it is more like I am helping you!”

Hearing this, Qi Yue showed a surprised expression.

“Oh? Helping me? I really don’t know what help I’m supposed to need!”

“Could it be that you can help my strength advance further, allowing me to break through to the Divine Realm!?”

Qi Yue holds no favor towards humans who have consistently coveted the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan.

Previously, there were always humans hunting the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan. If it weren’t for the protection from the Emperor Beast Court, the Qi Tian Pale Deer clan might have already been driven to extinction by humans!

Qi Yue did not believe that the human Saint Creator would genuinely help a powerhouse from the Beast Controlling Force break through.

From Qi Yue’s words, Fang Mu could sense her hostility towards humans, as he knew from talking with the Bamboo Green Pale Deer clan’s leader.

“Helping your strength evolve into the Divine Realm, given our current relationship, is not yet possible.”

“But I can try to help you lift the burden of your life reaching its end!”

The first part of Fang Mu’s statement did not surprise Qi Yue; in fact, she found Fang Mu somewhat candid.

But the latter part of Fang Mu’s statement made Qi Yue’s breathing halt abruptly, and she asked with some disbelief.

“What, you can help relieve me of my lifespan troubles, granting me more lifespans!?”

“Are you, as part of the human forces, really willing to do that!?”