I Can Extract Divine Power

Shen Bai pondered, "Then what abilities do you have?"

And he was being selective about it.

In fact, Shen Bai was indeed being selective.

Mr Shen never kept freeloaders.

Red Makeup raised her index finger, pointing at the Cold Moon at Shen Bai’s waist. "Your strength is profound, Sir," she said, "but this sword seems to be falling short."

Hearing this, Shen Bai looked down at Cold Moon at his waist.

This Cold Moon was a gift from Elder Mu. It had always been by his side, through countless life-and-death battles.

Just as Red Makeup said, the sword was indeed no longer sufficient. There were even signs of wear on the blade from its age.

Shen Bai possessed the Spirit Casting Technique, which allowed him to add materials and reforge Cold Moon.

But Cold Moon’s base materials were what they were; there was a limit to its potential.

He hadn’t replaced it only because he was sentimental, and because he hadn’t found a better weapon.

Sentimentality is a man’s habit.

They couldn’t bear to throw away even a very old item that had been with them for a long time, and if they did, they would feel heartbroken.

"You’re talking about... Cold Moon?" Shen Bai asked, catching her meaning.

Red Makeup nodded. "That’s right. The reason I cannot become a Deceitful Beast is because of Sunset City, and the reason I’m still alive is also because of Sunset City."

"If Sunset City is destroyed, I can be reborn. But without a vessel to contain my existence, I will die too."

"My true form is a paper effigy, and I can change my shape as I wish. After fusing with Cold Moon, I will have a vessel. I can then use Cold Moon as my foundation and become a Deceitful Beast."

"And at that time, I will be yours, Sir. Body and soul."

Shen Bai raised an eyebrow. "In other words, after you fuse with Cold Moon and become my Deceitful Beast, there will be benefits for me. Be more specific. What kinds of benefits?"

Red Makeup rested her elbows on the table, propped up her chin, and said, "If I fuse with Cold Moon, it will no longer be limited by its materials. The stronger you are, Sir, the more powerful Cold Moon will become."

’An evolving weapon.’

For some reason, those three words surfaced in Shen Bai’s mind.

It was similar—far too similar.

Her description was just like that of an evolving weapon.

’To be honest, that kind of benefit is quite impressive.’

Shen Bai said, "How do I know if what you’re saying is true? And taking a step back, if you get out and then refuse to form a contract with me as a Deceitful Beast, wouldn’t I be at a huge loss?"

Red Makeup flashed a gentle, captivating smile. "Sir, if I get out and don’t become your Deceitful Beast, with your skills, wouldn’t it be child’s play for you to kill me?"

Shen Bai considered it. ’That does seem to be the case.’

Red Makeup pressed on, "Are you willing to agree, Sir?"

Right now, what she wanted more than anything was to escape her confinement in Sunset City.

She didn’t even care if it meant becoming a Deceitful Beast.

Now, Shen Bai was her only lifeline, her only chance.

If Shen Bai refused, who knew how many years it would be until another chance came along.

"Alright," Shen Bai said.

It was a benefit for the taking; it would be foolish to refuse.

No one could refuse a freebie.

At his words, Red Makeup’s eyes curved into crescents, her face a picture of delight.

"But I have another question," Shen Bai added.

A smile played on Red Makeup’s lips. "Please ask, Sir. I will tell you everything I know."

Shen Bai said, "In this Mysterious City, how many more of those ’deceitfuls’—like the ones I encountered before—are there?"

He was referring to the deceitful entities hidden in the streets.

’This is all Evil Qi.’

Thanks to Red Makeup, these entities were all frozen in place.

Shen Bai mused, ’Before I destroy the source of this all, I might as well reap a harvest first.’

Red Makeup pondered for a moment before saying, "There is one more street. It’s the most powerful one, filled entirely with soldiers. The one in control of that street is the former General of Sunset City."

"His power is around the Void Transformation Peak."

Shen Bai frowned. "For a place as powerful as Sunset City was, this is all there is?"

Before entering, Shen Bai had consulted ancient records which stated that Sunset City had been extremely powerful in its day. To be told now that there were only three streets of these entities seemed far too simple.

Red Makeup explained, "When it first transformed into a Mysterious City, it wasn’t actually that powerful."

"After my father became a deceitful entity, he lost his humanity. Relying on his new instincts, he gradually expanded the Mysterious City’s power."

"He devoured the entities from many other streets, eventually reaching the Void Realm Peak."

"He just hadn’t gotten around to devouring the three remaining streets yet. If he had, I’m afraid he would have become even stronger."

"Although my father and the General are at the same realm, my father is invincible among his peers. He could annihilate the General with ease."

"The true danger of this Mysterious City is my father. Even in other such cities, it’s not a given that you’d find a being who is invincible at their own rank."

Hearing this, Shen Bai finally understood.

On the surface, the Mysterious City seemed only moderately dangerous.

But the former City Lord of Sunset City was capable of wiping out any party that entered.

Void Realm Peak, invincible among his peers... even if everyone else here besides Shen Bai were to fight together, they still might not be able to defeat him.

After all, this wasn’t an ordinary Void Realm Peak master.

Shen Bai asked, "How do I lure your father out and kill him?"

He didn’t ask if his father could be killed, only how.

"Luring him out isn’t difficult," Red Makeup said. "But to kill him, you’ll have to rally everyone’s strength. I’m worried you’ll be in danger, Sir."

As she saw it, even though Shen Bai was powerful, he was ultimately no match for her father.

Her father was a being who was "invincible among his peers," and the weight of those five words was immense.

Shen Bai didn’t elaborate. "Since that’s clear," he said, "let’s take care of the matter at hand first."

Red Makeup asked, "What matter is that?"

"First, we annihilate that group of pushovers."