I'm very curious, how did you find me? And how did you discover my identity?"
Mephistopheles asked with a smile.
He didn't refuse the transaction because, the moment he saw Li Yue, he saw a reflection of himself in him.
So he knew that refusing or not refusing wouldn't make much difference, as this young man in front of him would surely use other methods.
Rather than that, it was better to agree. After all, this young man's power was decent, comparable to his human avatar.
Most importantly, he was extremely interested in Li Yue's soul.
Yes.
Extremely interested.
Li Yue's soul was something he had never seen before. He couldn't see through it, couldn't penetrate it, yet he could feel its captivating and alluring nature.
Mephistopheles swore that even the angels in heaven, even the 'gods' from other planes and planets, had souls that were not as attractive as Li Yue's.
"This is a special, unique soul!"
"It is mine!"
Roaring madly in his heart, Mephistopheles's expression became even more benevolent.
...
"There's nothing strange about it. If you want to discover something, as long as you put in the effort, you'll always find a clue!"
Li Yue smiled and explained to Mephistopheles.
This Mephistopheles was not the true body. Li Yue understood this the moment he saw him. His power wasn't strong, similar to Li Yue's, only at the peak of the third tier.
So Li Yue was confident. Anyway, this guy could hardly appear in the human world, only using avatars.
"Hmm, that makes sense!"
Mephistopheles nodded, seemingly agreeing with Li Yue's nonsensical reason, and didn't ask further.
"So, young man, what kind of transaction do you want to make with me?"
"It's very simple. I want some knowledge about Hell's devils or the Abyss's demons. Well, I've been fascinated by these things since I was little, very interested! Of course, if Lord Demon King could provide a drop of blood for me, that would be even better!"
Li Yue said.
"Knowledge of Hell and the Abyss, and a drop of my blood?"
Hell is the paradise of devils, and the Abyss is the home of demons.
Devils and demons are different races, and also mortal enemies.
Of course, to the Demon King, this was a minor matter.
Mephistopheles smiled, "Naturally, no problem. So, what will you exchange for it? You know, the value of these things is not insignificant!"
It was a transaction, so the items exchanged must naturally be of equal value.
"The Contract of San Venganza? What do you think?"
"The Contract of San Venganza?"
Mephistopheles's face sank!
"You're using my things to make a deal with me?"
"No, no, no! Lord Demon King!"
Li Yue shook his head, "This contract was indeed yours before, but decades ago, your Ghost Rider, Carter Slade, took it away. It disappeared, vanished!"
"Perhaps you could say it was yours before, but now, it's not!"
"Oh, really?"
Mephistopheles couldn't help but laugh in anger, "Even if it's not mine now, do you think with this contract alone you can trade for knowledge of Hell and the Abyss? And my blood?"
"Just some basic knowledge!"
"Basic knowledge is also very precious!"
"Really?"
"Naturally so!"
...
"Alright! But, Lord Demon King Mephistopheles, do you really not want this contract?"
Li Yue was confident, a faint smile still on his face, "As far as I know, this contract is not as simple as it appears on the surface! Hasn't Mr. Mephistopheles been secretly searching for its whereabouts all these years?"
"What do you know?" Mephistopheles's face changed.
Regarding the 'Contract of San Venganza', he knew its importance and its terror better than anyone.
It was far from being as simple as it seemed on the surface.
"I know a lot. Oh, right, I heard your son, Mr. Blackheart, has opened a passage to the human world and snuck over. He wants to seize this contract, then devour those souls, and become the new generation of Demon King!"
"You must be very clear about this matter too!"
"Hmph!" Mephistopheles snorted. He naturally knew. Regarding his son, he understood his ambition better than anyone.
But wanting to become the Demon King by devouring the souls of the 'Contract of San Venganza'? In Mephistopheles's opinion, it was just a joke.
He came to find Johnny this time not just to watch his performance, but also to fulfill the promise made years ago and make Johnny transform and work for him.
"You must be thinking that Blackheart's plan will definitely not succeed! Because the true function of the 'Contract of San Venganza' is not devouring souls at all!"
Li Yue smiled and continued, "Decades ago, in the peaceful village of San Venganza, you signed a contract with thousands of villagers, and after it was done, you sent your subordinate, the previous generation's Ghost Rider, Carter Slade, to retrieve that contract!"
"I don't know why you didn't go yourself. Perhaps there was some restriction, or you had something to deal with at the time, or you were held up by someone? So you sent Carter Slade to get it."
"Unfortunately, you didn't expect that Carter Slade would discover the true function of this contract. In fear and worry, he took the contract away and fled into hiding!"
"It is said that he is dead, and that contract is now nowhere to be found."
"The so-called summoning souls and then devouring them is just a rumor you spread, isn't it! Its true function is actually..."
"Enough!"
Li Yue wanted to continue speaking, but was roughly interrupted by Mephistopheles.
"Young man, you are very good. Since you have discovered the true function of the 'Contract of San Venganza', our transaction is agreed upon!"
His face was grim. At this moment, he truly wanted to kill Li Yue.
But when he thought of Li Yue's strength, and the unique allure of that soul, he suppressed this thought.
After all, he was just a clone now.
But he wouldn't always be just a clone.
As long as he found the 'Contract of San Venganza', his true body could truly arrive in the human world.
At that time, he believed that with his power, even the current world would be conquered by him.
Ignoring Mephistopheles's gloomy old face, Li Yue said with a chuckle, "It's a pleasure doing business with Lord Demon King! In three days, I will find the contract and bring it over!"
"At that time, I hope Lord Demon King will have the things I want ready!"
"If Lord Demon King is generous enough, next time if needed, we can trade again, or even, my soul!"
Li Yue said with a smile, his expression gentle and refined.
"I hope so!"
Mephistopheles's face was grim. He stomped the ground with his horned staff, and instantly, a violent black energy swept across the ground, and his figure gradually dissipated.
Li Yue knew that Mephistopheles was deliberately showing off in front of him.
For intimidation.
"Farewell, Lord Demon King!"
Although he said this, his body remained motionless.
"I hope Lord Demon King resolves your mischievous son quickly and prepares the things. In three days, I will wait for you at the village of San Venganza!"
"Hmph!"
With a cold snort, the figure of Demon King Mephistopheles finally disappeared.
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