C501 Let's Talk about the Distribution!

Woo Zhengyang listened to the sarcastic remarks from Yuen Jinli and Du Yusheng without missing a beat. However, he had no interest or need to argue with them. Actions speak louder than words.

With the help of the Array Origin Bead, the entire flow of the restriction was clear in Woo Zhengyang's mind. He initially thought that, given his mastery in the art of formations, breaking this restriction wouldn't be too difficult. But once he truly immersed himself in it, he realized he had underestimated it. The restriction was likely of a king-level grade.

The fact that such a powerful restriction was hidden beneath an ordinary-looking hill was astonishing to Woo Zhengyang. Breaking a king-level formation was challenging enough, let alone a restriction, which had its own complexities. Yet, the more challenging it was, the more determined Woo Zhengyang became to break it.

"Look at you, acting all serious. Do you really think you can break this restriction so easily?" Du Yusheng's voice interrupted Woo Zhengyang's concentration as time ticked by.

It was then that Woo Zhengyang noticed Du Yusheng had given up at some point, leaving only him and Yuen Jinli still exploring in front of the stone door.

"How's it going?"

Seeing Woo Zhengyang snap back to reality, Situ Jingxiang leaned in to ask him a question. Before Zhengyang could respond, Yuen Jinli's voice echoed in his ear, "Kid, have you really discovered something? Tell me first. If there's treasure inside, you won't be left out. If there's danger, I'll protect you once."

As if worried Zhengyang might spill the beans, Yuen Jinli quickly added, "Don't tell Situ Jingxiang, or you'll be in serious trouble."

Zhengyang had thought Yuen Jinli's true nature would remain hidden, but it was now laid bare. With a quick thought, Zhengyang understood. This guy seemed confident in his own abilities, suspecting Zhengyang might have discovered something and wanting the scoop first. He planned to present it as his own find to impress Situ Jingxiang.

As for the so-called protection and threats, Zhengyang wasn't buying it. With Yuen Jinli's cunning nature, revealing his true intentions meant he had already decided to eliminate Zhengyang. This secret was something he didn't want anyone else to know, especially someone who could interact with Situ Jingxiang.

Zhengyang chuckled to himself. Du Yusheng wanted to use him as a pawn, while Yuen Jinli secretly aimed to get rid of him. These two teammates were truly a perfect match.

"Speak up, what's going on?" Seeing Woo Zhengyang staying silent, Situ Jingxiang urged him again.

"Miss Situ, don't push him. He probably hasn't noticed anything yet. But don't worry, I think I've spotted a clue," Yuen Jinli chimed in from the side.

"I can break this barrier!" Woo Zhengyang's voice followed right after Yuen Jinli's.

"What? That's impossible!" Du Yusheng was the first to exclaim in shock.

"Are you serious?" Situ Jingxiang didn't doubt him, only felt surprised and delighted.

As for Yuen Jinli, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes before he stared into Woo Zhengyang's eyes and chuckled softly, "Don't mess with us! This is a matter of life and death!"

To others, Yuen Jinli's words might seem harmless, but only Woo Zhengyang knew he was being reminded to keep his mouth shut to avoid any danger.

Unfortunately, Yuen Jinli's threat had no effect on Woo Zhengyang.

"Of course it's true, but I have one condition!"

"A condition? You want to set terms just to break a barrier?" Du Yusheng immediately protested.

For some reason, the more he looked at Woo Zhengyang, the more irritated he became, especially after noticing that Situ Jingxiang seemed to be a bit more friendly towards Woo Zhengyang than to him. It was clear to him that although Situ Jingxiang was straightforward, she wasn't someone easily won over.

In the competition with Yuen Jinli, he had already fallen behind. Now, even Woo Zhengyang had surpassed him, leaving Du Yusheng feeling frustrated.

When Woo Zhengyang mentioned he had conditions, Situ Jingxiang was a bit surprised. Although Woo Zhengyang was neither overly submissive nor particularly assertive, she hadn't expected him to bring up conditions at this moment.

Despite feeling a bit skeptical, Situ Jingxiang asked, "What are your conditions?"

"I'm curious too. What kind of conditions are you proposing?" Yuen Jinli chimed in, standing next to Woo Zhengyang.

Woo Zhengyang understood that Yuen Jinli was worried he might reveal the threats made against him, prompting Situ Jingxiang to take action. By standing close, Yuen Jinli was making a silent threat: if Woo Zhengyang said anything unfavorable, he would act first to eliminate him. Later, he could easily make up an excuse. Even if Situ Jingxiang had objections, she likely wouldn't go out of her way for someone who was no longer around.

Woo Zhengyang chuckled softly at Yuen Jinli's actions. He had no intention of using others to deal with him. Woo Zhengyang knew that if Yuen Jinli had the chance, he would certainly act against him. But Woo Zhengyang was also waiting for the perfect, unnoticed opportunity to eliminate any future threats.

With a slight smile, Woo Zhengyang said, "My condition is that the distribution of opportunities inside needs to be adjusted!"

Earlier, during the negotiation about distribution, Woo Zhengyang had remained silent. He didn't want to stir up conflict too soon or reveal his capabilities, especially when it was unclear what lay ahead.

Behind the stone door lies just the tip of the iceberg, enough to make Woo Zhengyang's heart race. Especially since both Du Yusheng and Yuen Jinli have already decided to kill him. Given the circumstances, why should Zhengyang hold back?

“What? You're talking about the distribution of opportunities? You've already put yourself on equal footing with us, so what more do you want? Kid, aren't you overestimating your abilities? Remember, greed can lead to your downfall!” Du Yusheng said coldly.

“I found this passage, and I broke the barrier. If we're talking about capability, there's Miss Situ for breaking barriers, and there's me. So, tell me, apart from shouting and making veiled threats, what have you two actually done?”

Having decided to confront them, Woo Zhengyang wasn't going to be polite. In truth, he could have skipped the chatter and simply broken the barrier. Once they were dealt with, the issue of distribution wouldn't matter anymore. But Zhengyang was after more than just the distribution; he wanted to know how to enter the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion!

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