The King of Destiny’s Gift

Judging by its attributes, this Black Winged Great Demon’s Coat was indeed exceptional. It provided an enormous boost to energy output; under ideal conditions, its eighty-percent boost to all-domain energy output surpassed the bonuses of most Title Abilities.

Moreover, Reincarnators who had entered the Third Tier would certainly have considerable energy attributes. This item could greatly increase the intensity of a Reincarnator’s output.

Furthermore, this coat granted its wearer the passive ability Hierro (A+). Hierro was a defensive ability unique to Arrancar in Bleach World. Depending on the intensity of their Spiritual Pressure, their skin naturally possessed terrifying defensive power, and even the Zanpakutō of ordinary Death Gods could not cut through it.

This A+-rank Hierro was equivalent to gaining an A+-rank defensive ability for free.

Including Resurrección, its transformation ability, this item’s value for money was extremely high.

More importantly, it had never been forged or modified. In other words, these abilities could still be further enhanced.

"Miss Kurushi, did that King only ask you to trade this item with me?"

Greed was Bai Cangshu’s nature. Another vial of Flame King’s Blood Marrow appeared in his hand as he probed,

"I also have another vial of Dragon King’s Blood Marrow. If you have any suitable items, I am willing to trade it to you as well."

"Of course, a price close to that of the King of Sky and Wind’s Blood Marrow will do~"

Kurushi’s eyelid twitched. She grabbed the vial of who-knew-what bullshit Dragon King’s Bloodline Item from the table.

You have lost Item · Black Winged Great Demon's Coat

You have obtained Item · King of Sky and Wind's Blood Marrow

She said irritably,

"Though I don’t know what madness possessed that lady to make this trade with you, you actually want to take advantage of something this good twice?"

Having completed the task that lady had assigned her, Kurushi was about to leave when she suddenly recalled the major incident Mercenary Tao had caused recently. Her tone shifted.

"Looks like you had your reasons for refusing the Emerald War Group’s invitation. To rise to this position so quickly, you really do possess that kind of potential."

"So, do you want to join the Silver Cluster now? I can give you a… hm, No. 3 position. How about it?!"

Her dark green twin ponytails swayed as Kurushi extended one finger, indirectly admitting that her own number was above No. 3.

But Bai Cangshu had failed to gain an advantage and was somewhat uninterested. He waved his hand, signaling Jin Yue’an to see the guest out. The avatar’s iconic pink robe vanished, and the next moment, a fitted black coat appeared over his body.

The coat clung closely to his figure. Its hem was shaped like a tailcoat, extending to either side and revealing a dark green lining within.

Such a color combination should have been exceptionally eye-catching, yet the flowing Reishi caused faint black mist and dark green Reishi to swirl continuously around the hem, giving it a mysterious aura.

This was also the first time Bai Cangshu had acquired equipment that truly matched the immense Soul Power within him. Almost instantly, he felt intense Soul Power surge forth and meld with the Black Winged Great Demon’s Coat.

Golden energy howled at Bai Cangshu’s fingertips. Buzz—A fist-sized, dazzling ripple resembled a flickering star, radiating a terrifying brilliance that made it impossible to look away.

Kurushi was also startled. Though she could not clearly sense the intensity of that energy within the Private Space, at this moment she distinctly felt danger—a sensation like a cold, slippery snake crawling up her spine.

"Interesting…"

Kurushi transformed into light and teleported away, but the curve of her lips remained vivid in Jin Yue’an’s memory. The last person she remembered smiling to such an extent was Lord Mercenary Tao!

Just as she was about to continue speaking, she received another message. This time, her expression shifted from delight to alarm. Even she sensed the presence of some conspiracy.

"My lord, Weaver of Fate · Yaoyao from the Destiny Gathering has also sent an offer through someone."

"She says she wishes to trade a piece of information you have been seeking for the King of Sky and Wind’s Blood Marrow, or Surtur’s Marrow…"

After Jin Yue’an finished speaking, she quietly awaited Bai Cangshu’s instructions.

Yet Bai Cangshu showed no displeasure. On the contrary, he clapped his hands and burst into hearty laughter. He laughed with immense satisfaction.

"Excellent. Invite her in!"

Jin Yue’an was now certain that Lord Mercenary Tao was truly happy, because he had actually used the word "invite."

Not long after, a woman with her hair in twin buns and dressed in a red qipao appeared in Bai Cangshu’s Private Space.

Bai Cangshu looked at her with a radiant smile, making the woman codenamed Yaoyao somewhat uncomfortable. Mercenary Tao’s ugly, bizarre red face truly did not suit such a smile.

She awkwardly shifted her posture several times, privately wondering whether the beauty of her avatar this time had been enhanced a little too much, to the point that even a beast like Mercenary Tao had been captivated by her.

Jin Yue’an and A Single Thought of Silk were also puzzled. At present, Mercenary Tao had clearly become entangled in some conspiracy, one involving the foremost organizations of the three great spaces: Throne of Illusion and Reality, Azure Sky, and Destiny.

Yet rather than becoming angry, Mercenary Tao was so delighted. It was truly abnormal.

Jin Yue’an coughed twice, signaling for the trade to begin, but Bai Cangshu spoke directly.

"It seems those two Kings are both unwilling to see Azure Sky’s plan succeed…"

How could he be angry? The facts were already clear to him.

In order to enter the Little Garden, Azure Sky had deliberately concealed certain information. Their purpose had been to make him become connected to either the Primordial Dragon Court or the Life Court, with the process being to enable him to enter that D45 World.

And based on his actions in D45 World, Azure Sky’s plan had most likely succeeded.

However, the two from Throne of Illusion and Reality and Destiny were unwilling to let Azure Sky achieve its goal too early. Thus, they intervened under the guise of a trade—both warning him that there was a problem with the transaction and taking away the item in his possession most likely connected to that plan.

This way, if Azure Sky wished to continue its plan, complications would inevitably arise.

But for Bai Cangshu, this was entirely beneficial. Throughout the conflict among the three parties, he had continuously profited.

Azure Sky had given him some information, and he had ultimately obtained Origin Essence.

Meanwhile, Throne of Illusion and Reality and Destiny had both produced something as well.

And if that Little Garden Plan was ultimately to be realized, then regardless of what kind of deals these parties reached in secret, Bai Cangshu estimated that he would still be the focal point…

Ha~ To him, nothing could be more wonderful.

Bai Cangshu had never minded being used. As long as he could obtain the power he desired, anyone could drag him into any number of whirlpools.

Of course, what he did within those whirlpools and who would be affected by it were not matters he would consider.

Bai Cangshu’s smile was brilliant, and even his gaze at this voluptuous woman softened considerably.

"It seems you really do have a way to grant me the identity of The Chosen?"

Light flashed in Bai Cangshu’s hand, and a black card appeared. This sight made A Single Thought of Silk’s breathing quicken for an instant.

Cards were among the most precious assets of any gathering. She had not expected Mercenary Tao to possess such a good thing.

The outside world had already nearly confirmed that he was Scarlet Great Sin…

Was Mercenary Tao going to obtain multiple card sequences on his own?