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Chapter 369: Tai He Appears
Chapter 369: Tai He Appears
Chapter 369: Tai He Appears
Translator: Cinder Translations
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Fang Pengyi led a team to search Alchemy Peak thoroughly, including Song Wen's cave dwelling and the Serpent Cave, but they found no trace of Song Wen.
"Is it possible that Wu Sheng has betrayed the sect?"
A bad premonition suddenly arose in Fang Pengyi's heart.
This morning, 'Wu Sheng' had taken away materials worth millions, including a corpse refining spiritual material and four Star-Soul Flowers from him.
Messages from Spirit Beast Peak indicated that 'Wu Sheng' had also taken two thousand meatballs.
Furthermore, 'Wu Sheng' had purchased a large quantity of spiritual medicines and pills.
Moreover, 'Wu Sheng' had stolen the Earth Core Refining Fire.
All signs pointed to a premeditated escape.
Fang Pengyi's face darkened further.
The treasures 'Wu Sheng' had taken, while valuable, were not devastating losses for the Beastmaster Sect.
However, 'Wu Sheng' was tied to the refining of the Human Serpent Mystic Qi, and with his sudden disappearance, where could they find a suitable corpse refiner?
If the refining of the Human Serpent Mystic Qi was delayed, how could they report to the Supreme Elder?
Fang Pengyi felt agitated.
Just as he was preparing to head to the Law Enforcement Hall to retrieve Song Wen's soul lamp and use secret techniques to trace Song Wen's whereabouts, he received a report from the Law Enforcement Hall.
About a stick of incense ago, 'Wu Sheng's' soul lamp had extinguished.
"What? Wu Sheng is dead?"
Fang Pengyi's expression was one of disbelief.
How could Wu Sheng suddenly be dead?
How could Wu Sheng die?
Fang Pengyi knew there was something fishy about this matter.
It was very likely that 'Wu Sheng' was still alive but had used some method to extinguish the soul lamp within the Law Enforcement Hall.
Without the soul lamp, the only way to track 'Wu Sheng's' whereabouts would be to question those close to him.
Thus, Zhou Siyi, Rong Jingyun, Liu Jiang, Zhang Bing, and Li Shi—those who usually interacted with Song Wen—became the primary targets for interrogation.
However, after several rounds of questioning, no useful information was obtained.
Fang Pengyi could only start searching for proficient corpse refiners while continuing to investigate Song Wen's situation.
Time flew by.
Just as Fang Pengyi was about to dismiss the matter of 'Wu Sheng' from his mind, two people—a man and a woman—arrived outside the Beastmaster Sect.
The man wore a blue robe, had a square face, and exuded an air of righteousness.
The woman was Yan Yiwen, who had escaped from Song Wen.
The square-faced man was her master, Tai He, a late Nascent Soul cultivator and the Elder of the Nine Palaces Sect, who would drain her cultivation and Yin essence.
The two did not enter the Beastmaster Sect but stopped on a mountain peak several dozen miles away from it.
Tai He flicked his fingers, sending out a burst of magical energy.
The energy shot through the air and fell deep within the Beastmaster Sect.
After a few breaths, a figure flew out from the depths of the Beastmaster Sect and approached the mountain peak where the two were located.
"Tai He, your Nine Palaces Sect disregards the righteousness of the world and openly betrays the righteous path. You dare to venture into the righteous territory alone; are you not afraid of being besieged by righteous Nascent Soul cultivators and falling here?"
The newcomer was a female cultivator in a deep blue long gown.
Her long hair was simply pinned up with a wooden hairpin, with a few strands dancing lightly in the wind, giving her an air of grace.
Her expression was calm, and her deep-set eyes held a profound intensity.
She was Mi He, the second Supreme Elder of the Beastmaster Sect, a late Nascent Soul cultivator.
"Mi He, it's been many years. The moment we meet again, you threaten your old friend?" Tai He said.
"Old friend? I wouldn't dare to presume."
Mi He got straight to the point. "You traveled a million miles; you wouldn't have come just for small talk, would you?"
Tai He replied, "I wish to ask for a person—a disciple of the Beastmaster Sect."
A cold smile appeared on Mi He's lips. "On what basis do you think that if you want someone, I will give them to you?"
Tai He said, "Do you not want to hear my conditions? I only want a Foundation Establishment cultivator; I won't make it difficult for you."
"Our Beastmaster Sect is a righteous sect, with principles to uphold. How could we be like your evil sects, disregarding the safety of our disciples for a mere trifle? Don't even think about getting a Foundation Establishment cultivator from us; not even a newly accepted outer disciple."
Mi He's voice was firm and decisive.
"One hundred top-quality spirit stones."
"Ha ha..." Mi He scoffed.
"Two hundred top-quality spirit stones."
"Tai He, you'd better leave quickly. Yang Yu hasn't returned to the sect lately; if he happens to arrive, it won't be so easy for you to leave."
"Five hundred top-quality spirit stones for just a Foundation Establishment cultivator is hardly worth this price."
"Do you think I'm short a few hundred spirit stones?" Mi He replied mockingly.
Tai He fell silent for a moment, his expression pained, and gritted his teeth, saying, "One 'Minor Teleportation Talisman.'"
TLN: Changed from Small Teleportation Talisman à Minor Teleportation Talisman. Previously used by Rong Jingyun in Chapter 363.
Upon hearing this, Mi He's lips curled into a triumphant smile, looking as if her scheme had succeeded.
She extended a hand, "You'll also need to add those five hundred spirit stones from earlier."
Tai He said, "Mi He, your appetite is quite large. For a Foundation Establishment cultivator, you want a 'Minor Teleportation Talisman' and five hundred top-quality spirit stones."
Mi He replied, "In business, it should be a mutual agreement."
Tai He said, "Fine, deal."
Without any visible movement, a portrait appeared in the air.
The person in the portrait was Song Wen disguised as Wu Sheng.
Mi He stared at the portrait for a moment, then took out a blank jade slip and inscribed some information into it.
With a flick of her hand, the jade slip flew toward the Beastmaster Sect.
"Wait a moment; someone will bring you the person you want."
Tai He nodded and fell silent.
Yan Yiwen looked at Tai He with gratitude.
"Master's kindness, I will remember it in my heart."
Tai He's expression was calm, "This is the agreement we made long ago. What you seek will be fulfilled soon. Don't go back on your promise."
Two hundred years ago, Tai He had obtained the method to create the Minor Teleportation Talisman within an ancient secret realm.
The materials needed for this talisman were incredibly precious, and the crafting process was extremely difficult.
Since acquiring the method, he had passed it on to other Nascent Soul cultivators of the Nine Palaces Sect.
However, until now, only Tai He had been able to successfully craft the Minor Teleportation Talisman, and even his success rate was very low.
The Minor Teleportation Talisman functioned like a small personal teleportation array, capable of randomly transporting a person two to three hundred miles in an instant.
Unlike the Blood Shield Technique, which consumed vital blood with each use, the Minor Teleportation Talisman had almost no side effects.
It was precisely because of the existence of the Minor Teleportation Talisman that Tai He dared to venture alone into the territory of the righteous path.
That he was willing to exchange one Minor Teleportation Talisman for Song Wen illustrated how much he valued Yan Yiwen.
After a moment.
The three did not wait for Song Wen but instead awaited Fang Pengyi, the sect leader.
"Why did you come alone? Where are the people I asked you to bring?"
Mi He's expression was displeased.
She had already negotiated the terms with Tai He and promised to deliver the person to him.
Fang Pengyi not bringing anyone made her feel embarrassed.
Fang Pengyi bowed and said, "Reporting to the Supreme Elder, the person named 'Wu Sheng' suddenly went missing over a stick of incense ago, and his soul lamp has already extinguished."
Previously, Yan Yiwen had escaped from Song Wen but had sustained serious injuries.
She found a secluded place to heal her wounds before setting off to return to the Nine Palaces Sect.
During this time, a significant amount of time had already passed.
TLN: And that my friends is why you shouldn't dilly dally.
(End of the Chapter)
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