Chapter 816: Chapter 274: Mo Chi’s Enlightenment_2
Wen Ruanyu was very pleased upon seeing Ning Zhuo praise Meng Yaoyin and commend himself: “It is precisely due to Mo Chi’s long-standing edification that we have reduced restrictions on the Ghost Clan, vigorously supported and developed their population, using them as labor to construct the entire Yin Tide Black Swamp Wetland.”
“I oversee administration, deliberately developing a large number of villages and towns around the Immortal City. These villages and towns are founded with a few Human Clan Cultivators as the foundation, with the Ghost Clan filling the majority of the population.”
“Nowadays, our sphere of influence has already covered forty percent of the wetland.”
“This time, when the White Paper Immortal City encountered the crisis of annihilation, at the City Lord’s command, so many forces came to support, which truly reassures me.”
“On one hand, it is indeed the City Lord’s hefty temptation. But on the other hand, it also shows that our edification has penetrated deeply into hearts, whether they be of Human Clan or Ghost Clan, all are inclined towards us, White Paper Immortal City.”
This conversation endowed Ning Zhuo with a new understanding of the White Paper Immortal City’s history.
During the conversation, the two had already arrived at the crime scene.
Shen Bing’s corpse was still left in place, intentionally untouched.
Wen Ruanyu looked at Ning Zhuo, who then extended his hand, signaling him to proceed.
Wen Ruanyu activated a spell, conducted the investigation, and soon had results.
“Shen Bing has two fatal injuries.”
“One is on the neck, the other on the chest.”
“Although his neck is still connected without external injury, the vital function has been completely cut off, as if beheaded.”
“And on his chest, there’s a Dark Iron Heart-piercing Needle, which is also the cause of death.”
Ning Zhuo, noticing the change in Wen Ruanyu’s expressions, couldn’t help having a thought: “Senior Wen, it seems you have some guesses?”
Wen Ruanyu sighed deeply: “Indeed.”
“The peculiarity of this magical wound immediately made me think of Chen Sui’s Wheat-Cutting Technique.”
“And the Dark Iron Heart-piercing Needle is Sun Tiesheng’s renowned magic artifact.”
Shen Bing, Chen Sui, and Sun Tiesheng were the strongest three cultivators of the Yang Enhancement Institute. Now with Shen Bing dead, the clues to the perpetrator point directly to Chen Sui and Sun Tiesheng, leaving Wen Ruanyu somewhat at a loss.
Ning Zhuo also fell into silence for a moment.
A moment later, Wen Ruanyu bitterly sighed, breaking the silence: “Do you know? I don’t even dare to have them face the Suwen Heart-cutting Scroll.”
The Suwen Heart-cutting Scroll can discern whether someone is lying, once detected, it cuts off the vital function, very formidable.
Ning Zhuo also sighed: “I suspect it’s an internal traitor playing tricks in the background.”
“It’s a series of traps.”
“Chen Sui and Sun Tiesheng might both be compromised, possibly instigated to act.”
“When we investigate and find out, shall we punish them? Retaliation for murder is the most straightforward answer.”
“If we do so, it will fulfill the wish of the traitor, equating to him using our hands to eliminate Chen Sui and Sun Tiesheng.”
“But if we don’t do that, how can we win the support of the masses?”
“So, no matter what choice we make, it would lead to the disintegration of loyalties in the White Paper Immortal City.”
Wen Ruanyu nodded: “Though there is no evidence, I agree with your judgment, Jiao Ma.”
“After a few rounds with this traitor, I am increasingly impressed by him.”
“This person’s combat power and strategy are truly remarkable.”
“Jin Yangzi is dead, Shen Bing is dead too. If we kill Chen Sui and Sun Tiesheng, the main strength of the Yang Enhancement Institute would be completely lost.”
“This would deliver a huge blow to the morale of the entire Yang Enhancement Institute.”
After saying this, the two fell into silence again.
The traitor’s methods are overly outstanding, leaving Ning Zhuo and Wen Ruanyu feeling helpless. They are aware there may be clues, yet they dare not investigate further.
It’s all because both of them need to consider the bigger picture.
Investigating further equates to self-harm.
Ning Zhuo clapped in admiration: “Our plan was to use the overarching strategy of the Golden Swallow Fork and Wangchuan Sovereign to press him; this traitor must have realized it. Hence, he used the same method to turn and pressure us.”
“Impressive, truly impressive!”
Wen Ruanyu frowned: “What should we do now?”
Ning Zhuo pondered for a moment, spread his hands: “I choose to be patient and not act. Hastily investigating would be tantamount to aiding the enemy.”
“But we still have the initiative.”
“As long as the Spirit Contract Treasure Refining Array isn’t withdrawn for a day, Wangchuan Sovereign will exert pressure on the traitor.”
“Next, we strengthen surveillance on Chen Sui and Sun Tiesheng. I don’t believe he can keep succeeding without leaving any flaws!”
Wen Ruanyu thought for a moment, shook his head and bitterly said: “We can only do this.”
Chen Sui’s residence.
“What?!” Chen Sui widened his eyes in anger, tearing the Flying Message in his hand apart, “Who is impersonating my Wheat-Cutting Technique, attempting to frame me!”
“Shen Bing is dead, my greatest rival for the Golden Swallow Fork is gone. The one who could frame me is Sun Tiesheng.”
“The Sun Family… is indeed vast and prosperous, not something a lonely person like me can compare to. They’ve prepared the Cultivation Technique and manpower for cultivation.”
“The Heart-piercing Needle I stole is left in Shen Bing’s corpse. When is Wen Ruanyu going to take down Sun Tiesheng?”
Sun Tiesheng’s residence.
After the servant finished reporting, Sun Tiesheng angrily slapped the table, roaring: “Damn Chen Sui! The Heart-piercing Needle I lost, I remember clearly, it was lost after sparring with him.”
“I didn’t expect my clan to prepare so thoroughly, even the Family Elder modified the Wheat-Cutting Technique, allowing him to pass off fish eyes for pearls.”
“Let the clan think of more ways!”
“Now, in the entire Yang Enhancement Institute, it’s just me and Chen Sui who have the most hope. If I could seize the Golden Swallow Fork, I’d certainly repay the clan greatly.”
The servant hesitated: “Shen Bing has just died, if we act now, it’s tantamount to committing a crime against the wind, sir.”
Sun Tiesheng laughed heartily, boldly saying: “To have the Golden Swallow Fork recognize its master is not something ordinary people can achieve. Jin Yangzi, Shen Bing are all dead, leaving only Chen Sui, that orphan.”
“I’m also the strongest contender. Right now, the Immortal City faces the Ghost Tide disaster, with the Underworld’s Yin Army stationed nearby, eyeing covetously. Would they dare act against me? Aren’t they afraid of the Golden Swallow Fork having no new master?”
Ning Zhuo returned to his residence and resumed cultivation.
Four Nascent Soul Level treasures deployed repeatedly had already pushed Ning Zhuo’s soul foundation close to the level of eight hundred thousand people souls, making progress incredibly formidable!
“Boss, are you really not using this method to cultivate your soul? Once this village is passed, there won’t be another shop.” Ning Zhuo couldn’t help but persuade Sun Lingtong again through Life Hanging Thread.
Sun Lingtong, without hesitation, rejected once more: “Little Zhuo, don’t persuade anymore. I’m stuck at the final stage, close to Golden Core. It won’t be too late to do this hard work after advancing to Golden Core!”
“Hehe.”
“Look who’s here? It’s that little girlfriend of yours.”
Ning Zhuo, as the master of Life Hanging Thread, naturally knew Sun Lingtong’s situation.
He was currently located in the Yin Soldiers camp but near the outer side.
Ning Zhuo used Sun Lingtong to see a group of cultivators rushing directly at nightfall, causing surprise for Ning Zhuo; this group had quite the guts.
“Charge with me!!!” Qing Yan led the way.
His daughter Qing Chi followed closely behind.
Previously, the White Paper Immortal City side would only dispatch small squads to eradicate Wangchuan Yin Army’s scouts and other external teams, never having rushed directly at the camp.
Therefore, Wangchuan Yin Army was caught off guard by a sudden assault.
By the time they gathered their forces to counterattack, Qing Yan and others had already wreaked havoc and retreated at leisure.
Qing Chi covered the retreat, sending a wave of green fire with both palms.
Under the green fire, countless Yin Soldiers screamed and perished.
Sun Lingtong witnessed the scene and was shocked: “Little Zhuo, your little girlfriend has quite the combat prowess. Just by this move alone, she’s already using Golden Core level means!”
On their triumphant return, Qing Chi communicated to her father: “Dad, don’t forget, I’m going all out in battle, you’re supporting me in seeking Jiao Ma.”
Qing Yan snorted coldly: “I spoke of making achievements!”
Qing Chi rubbed her fists: “Achieving mere merit, I’ll do it, it’s not difficult!”
That night, Wangchuan Yin Army passed in apprehension.
Ning Zhuo passed in forgetting self cultivation.
Yang Enhancement Institute passed in tranquility, then erupted in turmoil come dawn.
“Someone’s dead, someone’s dead!”
Chen Sui is dead.