I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 324: Chapter 205: Soul-Calming Bell (2)

”I perceived your gaze filled with greed when you encountered that person. He left midway, and you stood up intending to follow. Don’t you dare say you don’t know him!”

Wan Ling Daoist hadn’t expected to be exposed by Venerable Ji Yun, losing his confidence instantly.

”I’ll give you one more chance to tell me who he is, or face death!”

Secretly, Wan Ling Daoist lamented that Venerable Ji Yun’s attention was fixed on the guest in room seven, noticing even his slightest actions.

The temperament of an old woman, truly not simple!

”I know exactly what kind of person you, Wan Ling, are! This person must be carrying a heavy treasure; you’re planning to kill him discreetly to seize that treasure, am I wrong?” Venerable Ji Yun sipped lightly from the Spirit Wine Cup, looking at Wan Ling Daoist with a faint smile.

”This!”

Wan Ling Daoist was terrified, surprised that his intentions were so accurately guessed by the other party. This woman’s meticulousness and intelligence were genuinely frightening!

”This is your last chance to tell the truth immediately, or die!”

Three Embroidery Spirit Needles at Venerable Ji Yun’s fingertips lightly trembled, emitting terrifying True Essence fluctuations, each capable of easily killing a Half-Step Divinity Transformation Realm expert!

Wan Ling Daoist was so frightened that he dared not hide anything, and immediately confessed: ”Honorable Venerable, I met Fellow Daoist Zhang in Bihai City at the Star Gazing Sea. The other party doesn’t seem to be from a major sect, as he doesn’t even know of the Kun Family among the Eight Great Clans of Central State. I happened to possess a Treasure-Seeking Spiritual Object and discovered the person carries a heavy treasure. Hence, I harbored evil intentions, planning to seize his treasure while being unaware of his background.”

Confronted with Venerable Ji Yun’s terrifying insight, Wan Ling Daoist dared not conceal any longer, pouring out everything he knew.

”Sometimes it’s better to live with a green mountain than to die without firewood!”

If I dared to hide further, death would be certain. Better to relinquish the treasure and strive for a slim chance at life; a moment of reluctance flashed across Wan Ling Daoist’s face.

Indeed, hearing that Wan Ling Daoist possessed a Treasure-Seeking Spiritual Artifact, Venerable Ji Yun’s phoenix eyes slightly brightened.

Before he could speak, Wan Ling Daoist willingly presented the Treasure-Seeking Spirit Pearl with both hands.

Obtaining the Buddha Beads, Venerable Ji Yun infused a trace of Divine Soul and, with a wave of Spiritual Power, erased Wan Ling Daoist’s Divine Thought and refined it.

Having refined the Spirit Exploration Treasure Pearl, Venerable Ji Yun discovered its attributes and functions, feeling invigorated and clearly pleased with the Spirit Treasure.

”Not bad, not bad, certainly a fine treasure! In acknowledgment of your contribution by offering the treasure, speak up!” Venerable Ji Yun looked at Wan Ling Daoist with satisfaction, motioning him.

Wan Ling Daoist felt like he received a great pardon, dared not look directly at Venerable Ji Yun, and confessed: ”Thank you, thank you, Lord Ji Yun, for sparing my life. I have disclosed everything without an ounce of falsehoods.”

After a few moments of silence, Venerable Ji Yun waved his hand: ”Considering that you willingly presented a Magical Treasure, I’ll spare your life for now. Be off!”

Wan Ling Daoist was overjoyed yet bittersweet, but preserving life at the moment was already fortunate, so he dared not linger and swiftly departed the room, fleeing.

”Congratulations, Elder, on acquiring a valuable treasure!” Ziguang True Monarch congratulated with hands folded.

”This Spirit Treasure can only detect treasures within a hundred miles. That Nascent Soul Cultivator doesn’t even recognize the Eight Great Clans, likely a Sect Cultivator from a desolate place. Such a waste, yet harboring great treasure, surely isn’t simple!” Venerable Ji Yun grasped the Treasure-Seeking Spirit Pearl, as cold gleams flashed in his phoenix eyes.

Ziguang True Monarch understood the implication and promptly said: ”Elder, shall I deal with him and bring the treasure here?”

”That person being valued by Lin Baoqing surely means he is exceptional. I’ll get it myself.” Venerable Ji Yun spoke as they left the room.

Ziguang True Monarch quickly followed behind.

They left Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

Li Mu did not leave Desolate Ancient City, merely temporarily departed from the North Desolate Sect of Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion and headed south to the South Wilderness Sect.

The South Wilderness Sect was densely populated, a gathering place for many Demon Hunting Cultivators and Loose Cultivators. Demon Hunting Cultivators were easy to distinguish, often battling Demon Beasts, consequently emitting powerful Evil Qi.

It was also the largest meat market in Desolate Ancient City, with numerous stalls and shops selling Demon Beast flesh, supplying the major restaurants and inns of the entire Desolate Ancient City. The air was thick with a pungent bloody aroma and the imperceptible resentment of Demon Beasts to ordinary eyes.

Li Mu wasn’t surprised by this. Currently, he was seated casually by a window in a Spirit Tea house, ordering a pot of Spirit Tea.

Sipping tea while observing the surrounding passersby.

The road was bustling with activity, occasionally featuring some riding Spirit Beast Carriages, or employing Moving Illusions, swiftly moving through the throngs of Cultivators.

”Why haven’t they come after me yet?”

Li Mu, having consumed countless cups of Spirit Tea, hadn’t hurried to leave here, intending to resolve the trouble caused by Wan Ling Daoist.

Earlier, upon leaving the room, he sensed Wan Ling Daoist’s movements,

That persistent individual was a nuisance, Li Mu planned to deal with him first, aiming to seize the Treasure-Seeking Spirit Pearl from him.

Having that treasure in hand would undoubtedly aid in seeking High-tier Spiritual Objects with increased efficacy.

But what was happening with Wan Ling Daoist?

He had been away from Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion for the time of a stick of incense, yet within the coverage of Divine Sense, he hadn’t detected him following.

This seemed illogical, didn’t it?

Could it be that the opponent suspected an esteemed identity due to being in the room, possibly imagines himself to be part of a powerful entity, hence dared not offend, choosing to abandon?