Chapter 566: Chapter 239: Interlude: Heaven and Earth Anomaly

Listening to the discussions around him, Xiao Chen turned his head and glanced over.

On the wooden plaque was a list of nine different Tier Four Life-extending Elixirs, with a declaration that these nine Spirit Pills were not part of the bounty.

It wasn’t hard to guess that the Yi Family Ancestor had likely already taken all of them.

For this reason, the Yi Family was offering a hefty reward and had even promised several other generous conditions.

Every word on the plaque reeked of a desperate will to live.

"I heard that a Nascent Soul True Monarch can live for a full thousand years. That’s five of my lifetimes."

A Cultivator sighed. "But even at that Realm, eternal life is still out of reach."

Another Cultivator shook his head. "The Yi Family has posted bounties like this several times. No matter how deep their pockets are, they must be on the verge of being emptied."

"If my time were almost up, I definitely wouldn’t make such a fuss. The right thing to do is leave some of your foundation for the younger generation."

The late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator who had mocked the others earlier spoke up again. "Give me a break. With your meager savings? A single hair from the Yi Family’s leg is thicker than your waist."

"And here you are, trying to give them pointers. Elder Yi has already lived for more than twelve hundred years."

"How many of you will even live a fraction of that long?"

These words were like poking a hornet’s nest, instantly drawing the crowd’s ire.

Many Cultivators glared at him angrily. A short-tempered Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the crowd immediately started a shouting match with him.

"Over twelve hundred years?"

Xiao Chen’s brow twitched at that. He was a little surprised.

’To live an extra two hundred years, the nine Elixirs listed on the Bounty Order shouldn’t be enough, right?’

However, besides Spirit Pills, there were also many Secret Techniques that could help extend one’s life.

’It seems that Yi Family Ancestor has put in a lot of effort. He must have exhausted many other avenues as well.’

"Let’s go!"

Seeing the argument escalate, on the verge of turning from words to blows, Xiao Chen turned to leave without hesitation. He had no interest in such disputes.

As for the other bounties, there were indeed several with generous rewards, but they were all too time-consuming. ’I’ll consider them later.’

For now, finding the Witchcraft Artifact in Wu Ling was the priority.

Before leaving, he casually took out ten Spirit Stones and handed them to Guo Pan as payment, immediately receiving a long string of thanks.

"Fellow Daoist, Fellow Daoist, please wait!"

However, before Xiao Chen could leave, a Golden Core Cultivator with a long face, thin lips, and a small mustache hurried over from behind.

He was wearing the Magic Robe of a Cangming Immortal Sect disciple, with a golden tiger head embroidered on the lapel.

His face was wreathed in smiles as he clasped his fists. "I am Wang Qianghu. I have an important matter to discuss, and I guarantee the reward will be generous."

Xiao Chen waved his hand dismissively. "No, thanks. I don’t have time."

With that, he continued walking.

But Wang Qianghu rushed ahead to block his path. "Fellow Daoist, don’t be in such a hurry to leave. Just hear me out for a moment."

Hm?

Xiao Chen paused. "Wang, what are you trying to do?"

Normally, Cultivators of the same Realm maintained a certain decorum.

He had already given a clear refusal, yet the other man was being persistent. ’Something is fishy here.’

Wang Qianghu first shot a fierce glare at Guo Pan, his eyes full of warning.

At the sight, the boy shrank back, a terrified look on his face. Without so much as a goodbye, he scurried away.

Only then did Wang Qianghu force a smile. "Fellow Daoist, to be honest with you, I have no other hobbies. I just enjoy exploring."

"Some days ago, I was out and about and found a dwelling left behind by a predecessor."

"But to my frustration, the periphery of the dwelling is guarded by several late-stage Golden Core beasts. It’s truly infuriating."

"I’ve visited a few friends in the Marketplace these past two days, but we’re still one person short."

As he spoke, Wang Qianghu pointed a finger at Xiao Chen. "It’s fate that we met today. I see you’re well-dressed and have an extraordinary air about you. I’m certain you’re no common man."

"So I’ve brazenly come to invite you."

"As long as you lend us a hand, I’m willing to offer you 200,000 Spirit Stones. In addition, once we’re inside the dwelling, you’ll be free to choose one item for yourself."

A cold sneer appeared on Xiao Chen’s face. "I said I don’t have time. Scram!"

He had already guessed what the man was up to. It was nothing more than the classic trick of luring a Loose Cultivator out to hunt for treasure, only to murder them and steal their belongings.

’The problem is, his methods are a bit too crude.’

’He practically has the words "I’m a bad guy" written all over his face. Who would agree to go anywhere with him?’

"Stop!"

Wang Qianghu bellowed, the flesh on his face twitching.

His smile vanished, replaced by a savage expression. "You heard everything I just said."

"It’s not right for you to just walk away like this, is it?"

He took a threatening step forward. "What if you go and leak my secret to someone else? How will we settle that score?"

’Oh, so he was digging a trap here.’

Xiao Chen was a bit surprised. He hadn’t expected the man to try a new trick.

Instead of luring someone out to be killed, he was making his move right here in the Marketplace.

’Great. I’ve really seen it all now.’

He glanced at the distant port. Considering the Marketplace had a No-Fly Restriction, it wasn’t a convenient place for a direct confrontation.

So Xiao Chen beckoned. "Wang, let’s go over there where there are fewer people. I have a few words to say to you in private."

"It’s about that person from the Yi Family. It wouldn’t be good for others to overhear."

The Yi Family?

Wang Qianghu’s eyes narrowed slightly at his words. ’That can’t be right.’

He had followed Xiao Chen all the way from the port, sizing him up as an outsider Cultivator with no backing but plenty of Spirit Stones. That’s why he had chosen him as a target.

’But from the sound of it, does this guy have connections?’

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