Chapter 472: Chapter 236: The Corpse Transformation Talisman Is Finally Put to Use

Wu Kemin was clearly taken aback, seemingly not expecting Yang Qi to have figured out their origins so quickly. Then, his smile deepened, and a flicker of admiration flashed in his eyes.

"Impressive, Advisor Yang. You figured it out just like that. It seems our organization has quite a reputation with you."

"Spit it out. What do you want with me?" Yang Qi didn’t take the bait, asking bluntly.

At the same time, he discreetly activated his Earth Listening Technique, scanning for any other potential movements in the distance. He confirmed it was just the three men before him.

His Magical Power immediately began to circulate, ready to be unleashed at a moment’s notice.

Wu Kemin seemed a little put off by Yang Qi’s bluntness, but he quickly recovered, maintaining his unhurried, almost business-like tone.

"Advisor Yang, you might have some misconceptions about us. We’re actually..."

"Any more nonsense and I’m leaving," Yang Qi cut in again.

The smile on Wu Kemin’s face stiffened for a moment before he adopted a look of resignation and shrugged.

"Alright, alright. You’re quite the impatient one, Advisor Yang."

"In that case, I’ll get straight to the point. I’m here on behalf of my organization to sincerely invite you to join us, Advisor Yang."

"With your miraculous ability to communicate with and even influence animals, you would undoubtedly flourish within our organization. You’d gain wealth and status far beyond your imagination. As long as you agree, Advisor Yang, you can name your terms."

’They’re inviting me to join Jiulian Mountain?’

Yang Qi almost laughed in exasperation.

’This band of poachers, smugglers, and all-around scum actually has the nerve to try and recruit me?’

"Oh?"

Yang Qi raised an eyebrow slightly. "You can meet *any* condition?"

"Not *any* condition, of course."

Wu Kemin chuckled as if he hadn’t caught the sarcasm in Yang Qi’s voice. "If you ask for the stars, Advisor Yang, we naturally can’t deliver. But worldly wealth, power, beautiful women, and even some rare things ordinary people could never access—we can provide it all."

"I don’t need the stars."

Yang Qi shook his head, his tone casual, as if discussing some trivial matter. "I only have one condition. Everyone in your organization can go and die. Can you satisfy that?"

The moment the words left his mouth, the air in the woods seemed to freeze solid.

The smile vanished completely from Wu Kemin’s face, his gaze turning cold and dangerous, like a viper that had locked onto its prey.

A chilling killing intent flared in the eyes of the two men behind him, their muscles tensing in an instant.

"It seems you’re not interested in talking, Advisor Yang."

Wu Kemin’s voice turned cold, tinged with a hint of regret, but mostly it carried a brutal finality—the kind that says you chose the hard way.

"Didn’t you say I could name my own terms?"

Yang Qi retorted, his expression still serene.

"What a pity."

Wu Kemin shook his head and sighed softly, as if mourning a masterpiece that was about to be shattered.

The moment he finished speaking, his right hand shot like lightning into the inner pocket of his windbreaker. When it emerged, it held a black pistol fitted with a silencer. The muzzle snapped up, aimed squarely at the center of Yang Qi’s forehead!

His movements were fast, precise, and ruthless—clearly the work of a seasoned gunman.

Almost simultaneously, the two silent men behind him drew their guns with lightning speed. One aimed at Yang Qi’s chest while the other aimed slightly lower, toward his legs, creating a deadly crossfire.

"WOOF!"

"MREOWWW—"

Xiaojiu, Bai Wan, Hu Zi, and Leopard instantly went on high alert, as if facing a mortal enemy.

All of Xiaojiu’s black fur stood on end. It arched its back and let out a piercing shriek.

The three dogs also flattened their bodies to the ground, baring their fangs and letting out menacing, frenzied snarls. If Yang Qi hadn’t been holding them back with the full force of their contract, they would have already lunged forward without a second thought.

As for Yang Qi, the instant the three guns were pointed at him, his heart seized. An icy, bone-deep chill shot up his spine to the crown of his head, and every hair on his body stood on end.

It was his body’s instinctive reaction to the terrifying presence of deadly weapons.

Adrenaline flooded his system, and the sound of his own blood roaring pounded in his ears.

Only someone who has stared down the dark, empty barrel of a gun can know the true horror of that feeling.

It was the despair of knowing your life was no longer in your own hands.

But Yang Qi was a Cultivator, after all.

The fear lasted only a moment. He began circulating the Great Derivation Spirit-Controlling Technique, and a cool stream of Magical Power flowed through him, forcibly suppressing his physiological panic. His gaze once again grew tranquil.

His Magical Power circulated at high speed. The Body Protection Talisman he always wore against his skin began to faintly glow beneath his clothes. The Water Control Power from the Jade Water Calm Wave Pearl was ready to coalesce into a water shield in front of him. The piercing energy of the Sharp Gold Finger Tiger gathered, poised to strike. He was even discreetly forming the hand seals for the Entanglement Technique.

He had several ways to interfere, defend, or even counterattack in the split second they pulled their triggers.

But first, there were a few things he needed to figure out.

He once again used his will to restrain his Guardian Beasts, who were on the verge of frenzy, telling them to hold back and not make any sudden moves that might provoke their opponents.

Then, Yang Qi looked at Wu Kemin, who held him at gunpoint, and spoke calmly.

"Can you at least let me die knowing? Who told you my whereabouts? I only reported my trip into the mountains to my direct supervisor today."

"Even if you people from Jiulian Mountain have been keeping tabs on me, it’s impossible for you to know my exact location at all times, let alone set up an ambush here in advance."

Wu Kemin seemed surprised that Yang Qi could remain so calm and ask questions at a time like this. He raised an eyebrow.

"You want to die knowing? No problem. Seeing as you’re about to be on your way, Advisor Yang, there’s no harm in telling you."

"I installed a miniature tracking device on your car. Early this morning, I saw that your car was parked near the entrance to the back mountain, so I came over to wait for you."

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.