Chapter 616: Chapter 23 Zumeng, The First Customer_2
 

These trump cards were Ye Fan’s target.

After all, Ye Fan was presently the strongest, so his word was law.

Even if these Wilderness powerhouses were dissatisfied, they had to suppress their discontent.

As for the future, Ye Fan had never felt that he wouldn’t be a match for these resurrected Wilderness powerhouses.

If now wasn’t the time to make money, when would be?

With a single shift in position, Ye Fan arrived outside the Pangu Universe and then saw Zumeng, who was wandering outside the Formation.

Zumeng quickly noticed Ye Fan and became instantly alert.

You should know, amongst the powerhouses in the Wilderness, not all were harmonious with each other, and Zumeng had quite a few enemies.

If an enemy were to resurrect before him, with his current cultivation level, it really would be a big problem.

However, he soon recognized the aura of Ye Fan—it was different from that of a few of his sworn enemies, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

But why didn’t he recognize where Ye Fan came from?

Among those who left their inheritance in the Cemetery of the Gods, was there such an existence?

And although Zumeng couldn’t see through Ye Fan’s cultivation level, he had a feeling that this person was a current Peak Powerhouse, a late-stage True God Realm cultivator.

“Qianye, greetings to you, Friend Ye!”

Ye Fan bowed his hands in greeting towards Zumeng.

Seeing Ye Fan’s amicable attitude, Zumeng secretly let go of the Life-saving Divine Tool he had been ready to use.

At least for now, it seemed Ye Fan was not going to make things difficult for him.

“This humble one is Zumeng, greetings to you, Qianye!”

Zumeng, after all, was once a formidable figure; although his realm had fallen, his poise remained intact.

“Oh, Friend Zumeng, have you awakened from the Wilderness?”

Hearing the name Zumeng, Ye Fan immediately thought of the Master of Zombies from the Wilderness novels he had once read.

“Oh, you’ve heard of my Taoist name?”

Zumeng’s eyes flickered.

In theory, the powerhouses of this era shouldn’t be so familiar with him. Could it really be a cultivator from the Wilderness period he hadn’t recognized?

“Friend Zumeng, I’ve heard of your great name as the premier zombie of the Wilderness.”

In order to ensure that Zumeng would willingly fork over the money later, Ye Fan didn’t skimp on the praise.

Upon hearing Ye Fan’s words, Zumeng felt even better, almost impulsively considering Ye Fan a confidant.

“Qianye, do you know who laid out this Formation outside the inheritance site?”

The inheritance was too important to Zumeng, he couldn’t help being anxious.

“Ah, this Formation? It was arranged by me.”

Ye Fan had no intention of hiding it, readily admitting it outright.

Now it was Zumeng’s turn to be dumbfounded.

Wasn’t Ye Fan a Wilderness cultivator? What was the purpose of laying out a Formation at the site of the inheritance? Didn’t he know the rules set by those beings?

Though many years had passed, the rule that only the rightful inheritor could acquire the inheritance surely still stood—which couldn’t be broken by the current powerhouses.

Apart from receiving the inheritance, the site actually had no use anymore.

“I think Friend Zumeng might have misunderstood. I set up this Formation entirely to protect this inheritance,” Ye Fan said with a broad smile on his face.

This Zumeng was the first zombie in the universe; anyone bearing the title of ‘first’ generally wasn’t weak.

The stronger the individual, the more treasures they naturally possessed.

This Zumeng shouldn’t disappoint him!

Ye Fan’s heart was filled with anticipation.

Zumeng, looking at Ye Fan’s radiant smile, suddenly felt a chill on his back.

It seemed as if something unpleasant was about to happen.

“Friend Zumeng, are you seeking the inheritance?” Ye Fan asked cordially.

Even though Zumeng had a bad feeling, he still nodded his head. Yet, the Life-saving Divine Tool he had put away was once again taken out.

He always felt that this Qianye, whom he had just met, might have ulterior motives.

“Friend Zumeng, no need to be so tense!”

Seeing his ‘customer’ seemingly distrusting, Ye Fan quickly reassured.

“I’ve set up such a grand Formation for the sole purpose of protecting your inheritance. Consider giving some compensation for my efforts if you wish to obtain the inheritance!”

Ye Fan stretched out his hand and rubbed his two thumbs together.

The more imminent the danger, the more soothing Ye Fan’s smile became.

Want money?

You demand money from me for my own legacy?

Although he had never seen Ye Fan’s gesture before, he knew that the sum of money Ye Fan was asking for was by no means small.

He had never imagined that this era would harbor such malice towards an old man like himself.

Here he was, trying to claim his own belongings, and he had to pay for them.

Just as Zumeng was about to refuse, he suddenly detected a powerful aura instantly locking onto him.

Under the pressure of this aura, not even the life-saving trump card in his hand could provide him with the slightest sense of security.

“Qianye, my friend, you are truly formidable!” Zumeng thought.

Even back in the ancient Wilderness era, such a person would not be considered weak.

And in this era, where cultivation levels are limited…

Such a cultivation level must already be at the very top!

The words he originally intended to refuse with reached the tip of his tongue, but he swallowed them back.

Zumeng forced out a pained smile, “If we’re causing Qianye such trouble, of course we have to pay a hardship fee.”

He reluctantly took out a drop of red crystal, emitting a dense energy, from within his body.

Upon its appearance, the crystal made the very void feel as if it were about to melt, clearly indicating it was no simple object.

In the next moment, the red crystal in his hand had disappeared and appeared in Ye Fan’s hand.

Ye Fan sensed it briefly and realized this crystal must be a material that transcended the True God Realm.

Not bad at all. Indeed, these Wilderness powerhouses did have some good things!

However, this small token was obviously not enough to satisfy Ye Fan’s appetite!

“Friend Zumeng,” said Ye Fan, “I’ve guarded this place for over a million years, not daring to even close my eyes to cultivate, fearing someone would destroy your legacy. You have to appreciate the hardship I’ve undergone.”

His words were a clear signal: pay more!

At this point, Zumeng was certain that Ye Fan was definitely not one of those Wilderness-era powerhouses.

Those powerhouses had pride; none of them would be as shameless as Ye Fan.

One item, two items, three!

Each item was a precious material impossible to find in this lifetime, each sufficient for Ye Fan to forge a Dominating Instrument.

Just as Zumeng was about to speak, Ye Fan prepared to use his Life-saving Divine Tool.

It was all gone. Truly, not a drop was left.

He had originally planned to save them to forge Magical weapons once his cultivation level had recovered, but now all the benefits had gone to Ye Fan.

“All right, Friend Zumeng, you may enter now!”

Seeing Zumeng’s expression, Ye Fan felt that he had probably squeezed him dry.

One should not be too greedy; mercy is a virtue.

In the future, who knows, he might need Zumeng to introduce him to more clients!

If one Wilderness powerhouse was so wealthy, what if there were more? He’d be flying straight to fortune.

Ye Fan was already envisioning a mountain of gold waving at him.

Seeing Ye Fan finally let up, Zumeng breathed a sigh of relief.

He gave Ye Fan a deep look and then entered the Cemetery of the Gods without looking back to claim his legacy.

Ye Fan, on the other hand, was not in a hurry to leave. He floated in the void, playing with the newly acquired materials in his hand, thinking about what kind of Magical weapon to craft.

Ten years later, Zumeng emerged again, with his cultivation having reached the advanced stages of the True God Realm, even stronger than most at that level.

Zumeng had originally planned to have a proper talk with Ye Fan once his cultivation level was restored.

But after sensing the immense and abyss-like powerful aura, similar to what he had felt during his Peak Great Saint period, Zumeng lost his nerve right then and there.

Better not to provoke, absolutely no match for him.

The Taoist Ancestor hadn’t foreseen that such a powerful being would appear in this era, one who could even rob the resurfacing Wilderness powerhouses.

“Friend Zumeng, if you have any more friends awakening, I’d trouble you to introduce them to me, and I’ll give you a referral fee!” said Ye Fan enthusiastically as soon as he saw Zumeng coming out.

“Of course, I will definitely do my best to make introductions for Friend Qianye!” replied Zumeng through gritted teeth.

If only I could beat you, then you’d see if I’d sort you out!