Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World

Chapter 82 The Truth Revealed_1


Jia Ren felt fortunate that only Qi Yuhu had arrived; he hadn't seen Qi Yulong. Otherwise, trouble would have been imminent.

Qi Yuhu had never seen Jia Ren and was unaware that he was one of the survivors from the Outer City.

"Do you recognize me, Daoist friend?" Qi Yuhu, whose thoughts ran deep, swept his gaze over Jia Ren. He happened to notice the fleeting surprise in Jia Ren's eyes, prompting him to ask.

"Not long ago, I had the pleasure of witnessing Daoist friend's elegance at the Law Enforcement Office," Jia Ren said with a smile, not wanting to arouse Qi Yuhu's suspicion.

Qi Yuhu's attention was fully on the Spirit Stone Vein, and he paid no mind to the Loose Cultivator still dressed in an inferior Robe. After Wang Qian's death, the Qi brothers had turned Wang Qian's Storage Bag and residence upside down, not overlooking a single trace. Regrettably, they found nothing. If it were not for Yang Bingzhi's repeated urging, Qi Yuhu would still be busy searching for clues.

"Serve the dishes!"

With everyone gathered, sixteen dishes, vibrant in color, aroma, and flavor, were served like flowing water.

"Allow me to introduce you. This is the Steward of the Inner City Law Enforcement Office, Daoist Qi Yuhu."

"This person is my close..."

"I have matters to attend to; less chatter, please." Qi Yuhu interrupted Yang Bingzhi's introduction, having no interest in getting to know a Loose Cultivator. He was only thinking about making a quick profit and was eager to return to search for clues about the Spirit Stone Vein. The Insect Control Scripture could only earn small change; the Spirit Stone Vein was the true treasure.

"This is the Insect Control Scripture I obtained from the Law Enforcement Office, originally from the hands of Mosquito Daoist." The Five Elements Sect's Transmission Hall had long recorded the Insect Control Scripture, and his acquisition from Mosquito Daoist did not count as leaking the Sect's teachings. "Five hundred Spirit Stones."

The price was five times what Mosquito Daoist's senior brother charged, a sky-high figure. Apart from Qi Yuhu, Jia Ren had no other channels to obtain the Insect Control Scripture. Five hundred Spirit Stones were not an issue; what he fancied was worth the expense. The fear was not in its costliness but in its unavailability.

Moreover, if the Qi Family Brothers knew that the Insect Control Scripture they sold was aiding an enemy and would be used against them, they would probably be furious enough to cough up blood. Someday, I will make them vomit up the full principal and interest.

"Many thanks, Daoist friend." Yang Bingzhi smiled as he handed over five hundred Spirit Stones, and Qi Yuhu passed on the Insect Control Scripture.

"I have other matters, so I'll take my leave first!" Qi Yuhu hadn't come to celebrate with Yang Bingzhi; it was purely business. Once the transaction was complete, he turned and left.

Yang Bingzhi's expression wasn't pleasant. Although he was an Inner Sect Disciple of the Five Elements Sect, his status and strength still fell considerably short of Qi Yuhu's.

"Daoist Yang, it's best not to get too involved with this person. Caution is advisable." Only after Qi Yuhu departed did Jia Ren recount to Yang Bingzhi the matter concerning the Qi Family Brothers.

"I can't believe he is such a despicable character!" Yang Bingzhi, who came from a humble background, knew that in the Grand Wilderness Mountain, some Spirit Farmers were also forcibly conscripted. Consequently, he harbored no good feelings towards those who forcibly conscripted Loose Cultivators. "Daoist Jia, I have no relationship with him and will not associate with him in the future."

"It's really not easy for Loose Cultivators!"

"As my status within the Sect increases, it will be easier for me to help you seek the Four Arts of Cultivation." Sect Disciples had many ways to earn Spirit Stones. These included Sect missions and monthly stipends. Those with extraordinary potential could also gain the favor of elders, leading to rewards. Additionally, there were investments. Yang Bingzhi understood why Jia Ren wanted to learn Cultivation techniques. Only by possessing a skill could a Loose Cultivator establish a foundation for living. This would allow them to continue on the Cultivation path stably and long-term.

The two put the matter behind them, enjoying the feast and speaking their minds freely.

As the sky grew dark, Jia Ren found an excuse to leave. I'm not sure if I'll be ambushed by the brothers or not; it's better to leave early. Wang Qian was the best example. He thought trouble was behind him and left with confidence, yet he was ultimately dealt with by the brothers.

First, Jia Ren employed the Spirit Eye Technique to carefully check his body for any tracking marks. After confirming several times that no one was following him, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. Returning to the Outer City, he found an opportunity to transform into Zhen Yi and returned to his Inner City residence. In the following period, his time and effort would be devoted to cultivation, focusing on elevating his Cultivation Level and Realm.

「Outer City North District.」

In Wang Qian's residence, Qi Yulong and Qi Yuhu were still busily at work. They were digging three feet into the ground, using all kinds of secret techniques to search, not overlooking the slightest suspicious detail. They were still hoping to find some information on the Spirit Stone Vein. After toiling for half the day, they came up empty-handed. Thinking of the Spirit Stone Mine that had slipped through their fingers, even though they had acquired Wang Qian's fortune, more than a thousand Spirit Stones still couldn't fill the chasm of desire in their hearts.

"Damn it! That bastard Wang Qian!" Qi Yulong was so angry that he jumped up and down, his eyes bloodshot, as if he were about to devour someone. Qi Yuhu's face wasn't any better; it was as dark and gloomy as water.

"It seems we have no choice but to search the Great Wilderness... The Great Wilderness is too vast; it won't be easy to find it!" So far, not many people had discovered the Spirit Stone Mine, indicating that the location was remote and not easily found. Not to mention the place was in the Great Wilderness; relying on the efforts of just the two of them, they feared they might not find it in their lifetime.

"Should we change our approach for a breakthrough?" Qi Yuhu mused. "The information Wang Qian revealed before his death indicated he knew that we two are the masterminds behind the underground exchange. Who else could possibly know this?" Most of those in the know were Five Elements Sect Cultivators who had cooperated with them. It was impossible that Wang Qian could have gotten the information from their mouths. Unless someone knew about it through connections and leaked it to him.

Qi Yulong thought of the Loose Cultivator he had met not long ago, whose eyes were very suspicious. He took out a brush and began to draw on a piece of white paper. Before long, a sketch that bore a five-tenths resemblance to Jia Ren had been outlined.

"Brother, do you recognize this person?" Qi Yulong asked.

Qi Yuhu, with impatience written on his face, turned his head and glanced at the drawing. He was immediately stunned, taking the sketch for a closer look. "Of course, I recognize him. He's Jia Ren, the antique restorer I mentioned to you." This guy must have starved to death! He figured that Qi Yulong had drawn him for a specific reason; this proved his younger brother had seen Jia Ren. "Jia Ren is still alive? Where did you see him?"

Qi Yulong had a moment of clarity, his thoughts racing as something clicked. The Storage Bag they had failed to find! It was now clear that Jia Ren must have obtained it! "Jia Ren must be Fang Wu's accomplice!" he exclaimed. "Such a good method! So crafty! Fang Wu gave the Storage Bag to Jia Ren; no wonder we couldn't find the Storage Bag in the entire Outer City North District."

With this development, it all made sense. Jia Ren knew the brothers were the masterminds behind the exchange and wouldn't show himself at the underground market anymore. The truth that Wang Qian knew must also have been leaked by Jia Ren. The two had a deep personal relationship; perhaps Jia Ren was even one of the people who discovered the Spirit Stone Mine.

"Brother, if we find this man, there's a very good chance we'll find the Spirit Stone Vein!" Qi Yuhu quickly shared his speculation. "I've just been to Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, and he's quite close with Yang Bingzhi. It's likely that the Insect Control Scripture was sought for his sake too." Yang Bingzhi was primarily cultivating the Mixed Refining Vajra Body and had never shown interest in insects. "To reach the Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement from the Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement in such a short time frame, it must be him!"

"As long as we can find Jia Ren, we can get information about the Spirit Stone Vein from him." The fog had lifted, and their minds became clear.

"Kill Jia Ren, retrieve the Storage Bag, and take possession of the Spirit Stone Mine!" Qi Yulong was never a forgiving person; he had long been displeased with Jia Ren and wouldn't mind killing him on the spot. Jia Ren was too good at hiding, never showing his tail, which hadn't given Qi Yulong a chance to act. Now, the new grudge joined the old, and they would be settled together.

"Capturing him will be too easy!" Qi Yuhu declared. "With the Insect Control Scripture in hand, we can arrest him as a spy from Thousand Beasts Mountain without fail!"

The brothers, having discovered the truth, rushed to the private dining room in Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, but alas, it was too late—everyone was gone.

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