Chapter 823: Revealing Himself
In the ancient era, the “Ten Great Yama Kings” was the collective title for the ten strongest experts of the Infernal Palace.
Rumor had it that after the Infernal Palace fell, the Ten Great Yama Kings’ factions were lost to the long river of history. Now, stories of the Ten Great Yama Kings were like legends. They only existed in ancient records.
Unlike the Cui Family of the Adjudication Bureau or the Qu Family of the Hell Bureau, after the Ten Great Yama King disappeared, their factions didn’t survive to the present day.
But Su Yi was well aware that although the Ten Great Yama Kings’ ten factions had disappeared from this world, their legacy remained!
In fact, one such legacy was available in this very pawnshop!
“How did you find out that our pawnshop is in possession of a legacy of the Ten Great Yama Kings?”
The old man in Daoist?robes said softly, “My apologies, but that answer involves a senior of mine who is unwilling to reveal his name. Forgive me for keeping silent.”
The old pawnbroker nodded. “What do you plan to exchange for this legacy?”
The old man in Daoist?robes took a jade box from his sleeves and said solemnly, “This contains a relic I obtained in the Sea of Bitterness a long time ago. It’s called the Overflowing Waters Seal, and it’s likely the work of King Chu Jiang. Although it's slightly damaged, its power is still comparable to a high-grade Profound Dao treasure.”
King Chu Jiang’s Overflowing Waters Seal!
Cui Jingyan gasped. She would never have guessed that this unassuming elder was in possession of such a treasure.
The old pawnbroker accepted the jade box, then set it on the scales.
Before long, the counterweight said, “This treasure is far from enough to trade for the legacy record of the Ten Great Yama Kings.”
The old man in Daoist robes wasn’t at all disappointed. He took out another jade box and said, “This contains the Chaos Origin Lock the Eastern Ghost Emperor of the ancient era, Shen Tu, left behind. It contains Xiantian Netherworld Qi, and it’s no less valuable than the Overflowing Waters Seal. Please, have a look.”
Su Yi’s eyebrows rose. There was no doubt about it; the old man had come prepared, and he carried multiple precious treasures on him.
But against all expectations, the scales quickly responded, “It’s not enough.”
After a moment’s silence, the old man sighed. “Very well.”
He flipped his palm, and a seven-inch black flying dagger hovered there. Its edge was dark and without luster, and there were two tiny characters carved on the hilt: “Fallen Soul.”
The Fallen Soul Flying Dagger!?Cui Jingyan’s expression shifted as she recalled an expert whose name once shook the Netherworld, a terrifying existence known as a yao god.
Su Yi didn’t say anything, as he’d long since guessed who the old man in Daoist?robes was. He didn’t find this strange.
When he saw that his master intended to pawn off this treasure, Wang Ting was visibly astonished. He said frantically, “Master, you can’t!”
The old man in Daoist?robes shook his head. “I’m only pawning it; I’ll naturally be back for it.”
He then passed over Fallen Soul. “Fellow Daoist, please have a look.”
The old pawnbroker nodded, then weighed it. In the end, the scales said, “It’s not enough.”
Cui Jingyan was dumbstruck. King Chu Jiang’s Overflowing Waters Seal, the Eastern Ghost Emperor’s Chaos Origin Lock, and the Fallen Soul Flying Dagger combined still aren’t enough to acquire the legacy of the Ten Great Yama Kings?
This is unbelievable!
Even the white-robed Wang Ting looked dazed.
The old pawnbroker sighed. “As I’m sure you’re aware, the legacy of the Ten Great Yama Kings illuminates a rare and ancient path to the Profound Dao. This path is incomparably perilous and will invite numerous powerful foes.
“However, should you succeed, you can defy the heavens and change your fate, becoming the first Emperor of the Dao of the Yama King in countless years! Should that day come, you’d even have the opportunity to rebuild the Ten Directions Yama Palaces and stand at the pinnacle of this world alongside its top factions!”
He paused, then continued, “The three treasures you’re offering aren’t enough for such good fortune.”
The old man in Daoist robes looked uncertain. “Then how great a price must I pay to obtain it?”
He obviously didn’t plan to give up.
The old pawnbroker sighed. “Over the years, no shortage of characters such as yourself have attempted to acquire the legacy of the Ten Great Yama Kings, but all have left empty-handed.”
He pointed to the scales. “You can only acquire the legacy with its approval.”
The old man in Daoist?robes furrowed his brow.
He’d led his disciple through numerous worlds, pouring inestimable time and effort into locating the pawnshop. Now, he was finally here.
Who’d have thought that even three such precious treasures wouldn’t be enough to acquire the legacy they were dead set on obtaining?
The old man’s heart sank.
After a while, he seemed to reach a decision. He faced the pawnbroker and said, “I heard that at the Pawnshop of the Heavens, so long as one is willing to sacrifice, he can acquire treasures in other ways. Might I ask what price I’d need to pay if I’m dead set on acquiring this good fortune?”
This question left everyone present stunned. Even Su Yi wouldn’t have expected the old man to go to such lengths.
The white-robed Wang Ting frantically tried to dissuade his master, only for the old man to silence him.
The old pawnbroker thought it over, then said to the Starry Abacus, “You do the math.”
The abacus’s beads quivered, followed by a clattering sound and misty light.
Shortly after, the abacus said, “If you’re willing to sign a soul contract and spend the next hundred years gathering nine weapons manifested of Xiantian Divine Lifeforms, you can leave with the legacy of the Ten Yama Kings.
“However, if you cannot succeed within the allotted time, you’ll suffer a backlash from the soul contract. Your body will be destroyed, and your Dao will disappear.”
These conditions left Cui Jingyan’s scalp numb with fright. A contract like that was far too stringent; she would never have agreed.
After all, Xiantian Dao Weapons were divine treasures, the kind that could only be happened?upon by chance. Not even Imperial Apex orthodoxies were guaranteed to possess them!
Collecting nine such precious treasures in just one hundred years was almost impossible.
The old man’s expression filled with uncertainty; he was obviously well aware of how strict these requirements were.
His apprentice said frantically, “Master, please, whatever you do, you can’t agree to that! I don’t need this that badly!”
The pawnbroker tried to dissuade him too. “Sir, this path is indeed rare, but its perils are utterly terrifying. It would be no exaggeration to say you’d face almost certain doom. Even if your disciple were fortunate enough to succeed in walking this path, he’d face powerful opposition on all sides.
“I’m sure you’re aware, but should a path related to the Ten Great Yama Kings arise in the Netherworld, numerous peak factions will inevitably join forces against it.”
The old man took a deep breath and waved. “Fellow Daoist, you needn’t persuade me. I naturally am well aware of how dangerous this is.”
He paused, his gaze determined. “So long as I can acquire this good fortune for my apprentice, I’m willing to spend the next hundred years doing everything in my power to acquire nine Xiantian Dao Weapons!”
Everyone was moved.
It was obvious that the old man in Daoist?robes had made up his mind, and that no one could dissuade him.
Su Yi had been watching this entire time, but when he saw this, he suddenly rose and left the corner of the pawnshop.
Hm? The old man in Daoist robes and his apprentice were both stunned, then astonished.
“Fellow Daoist Su?”
For a moment, master?and apprentice thought they were seeing things. They would never have guessed that Su Yi would suddenly reveal himself in the mysterious Pawnshop of the Heavens.
Even the pawnbroker and treasure spirits were stunned. What is His Excellency Su doing?
Cui Jingyan’s eyes widened. What is this guy trying to do?
They then watched as Su Yi walked right up to the counter and tapped the Starry Abacus. “Calculate what price?I?would have to pay to acquire the record of the Ten Great Yama Kings.”
“Ah, er….” The Starry Abacus was visibly frantic.
The old man in Daoist robes felt his heart clench. Is Su Yi trying to snipe our good fortune?
Before he could ask, the abacus said respectfully, “Your Excellency Su, our mistress left the Record of the Ten Great Yama Kings here a long time ago; it’s not something another customer pawned. So, if you want it, you just… just leave a written pledge. That way, we can account to our?mistress when she returns.”
The Scales of Judgment and Heart-Inquiring Bell chimed in their agreement. “Right! That’s how we ought to do it!”
The old pawnbroker felt as if he’d been stabbed in the heart; it hurt so badly he could barely breathe. However, he forced a radiant smile onto his face. “I feel the same.”
When they saw this, both Wang Ting and his master were visibly flabbergasted. They almost dared not believe what they were seeing.
They would have had to pay an utterly enormous price to acquire this good fortune. Why was it that all Su Yi had to do was leave an IOU note?
What’s going on!?
Even Cui Jigyan couldn’t help but rub her face, her heart full of bewilderment. He might be the descendant of the Swordmaster of Abstruse Force, but aren’t they giving him a bit too much face?
Isn’t the Pawnshop of the Heavens famed for its fairness?
Why is it that when Su Yi is involved, they have no bottom line whatsoever?
Su Yi, however, furrowed his brow. “Am I the type that likes not following the rules?
The three treasure spirits said in unison, “No!”
But the old pawnbroker inwardly, Your Excellency Su, you naturally aren’t the type to delight in breaking the rules, but you once almost burned the whole pawnshop down!
“Forget it. I’ll leave a note for now,” said Su Yi after a moment’s thought; he realized that none of the treasures he had on him were suitable to exchange for the legacy of the Ten Great Yama Kings.
He’d only just said this when the scales swayed. Writing implements appeared, and the paper considerately unfurled right in front of Su Yi. The scales didn’t forget to dip the brush in ink, either. It almost wanted to write the note on Su Yi’s behalf.
The Starry Abacus said eagerly, “I’m finally getting the chance to admire your masterful calligraphy, Your Excellency Su.”
The Heart-Inquiring Bell sounded similarly delighted. “That’s right! Your Excellency’s calligraphy isn’t something just anyone is fortunate enough to lay eyes on.”
This scene left Cui Jingyan, Wang Ting, and his master wide-eyed and tongue-tied.
The old pawnbroker’s cheeks stung with shame, and he longed for nothing more than a hole to hide himself in.
Want to lick His Excellency Su’s boots? Fine, but can’t you rein it in a little?
Don’t you see we have other guests present?
Shameless.
Shameless!
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