It was nightfall again, and the luminous pearls embedded in each bronze street lamp emitted soft white light, illuminating the entire Yunlaifang City as bright as day.
In a restaurant, there are people sitting in twos and threes. Most of them are wearing casual clothes, with bamboo baskets at their feet. Their bodies are filled with the mixed smell of the fragrance of vegetation and the smelly earth. Most of their own realms are innate realms, too. That is the previous state of the Qi training period.
They are herbal collectors.
Although the Qingyun Sect occupies a very large area, except for the main peak and the surrounding spiritual vein gathering places, other places are not included in the scope of the formation, and are naturally outside the jurisdiction.
In this area, although it is inaccessible and full of dangers, due to its vast land and abundant resources and undiscovered spiritual veins, it also contains many valuable and valuable geniuses and treasures.
As a result, the profession of herbal collectors came into being. They braved various dangers such as poisonous insects and beasts to pick all kinds of precious spiritual herbs and medicines, and then took them back to the market and sold them to major shops.
However, even though this is the fruit of their labor at the risk of their lives, the prices are often lowered by shops, and they are unable to obtain enough training resources. In addition, they are indifferent and lack strength, so they have always been a vulnerable group in the market.
"Hey, have you heard? Lao Wang, who collected a century-old elixir some time ago, was killed by a blood cultivator."
On a small table, a young man, about fifteen or sixteen years old, who was immersed in eating, suddenly heard this sentence, his whole body tensed up, and his hands subconsciously touched his waist. When I felt that the thing on my waist was still there, I breathed a sigh of relief.
"Really or not? I understand Lao Wang. He has always been a cautious person. How could he..."
"Well, if the news leaks out, he will naturally be targeted by blood cultivators."
"He has always been a loner, so why did he say that the news was leaked? But I heard in the public that Bai Bao Lou deliberately leaked the news..."
"Shut up! You don't want your life?!" The face of the speaker changed, he stopped him quickly, and whispered, "Some things can be said, and some things cannot be said. You have lived for so long, and you don't even understand this. Really? If you continue like this, don’t blame me for alienating you and letting go of our old friendship!"
"Yes, yes, I know I was wrong." Another person smiled bitterly, "I shouldn't talk nonsense. After all, the water here is very deep and we can't control it..."
"Uncle Zhou, I'd like to excuse you, but what you just said..." The sudden voice made the two people talking suddenly become silent. They relaxed after seeing the person clearly.
"It turns out to be Xiao Yu... We were just talking casually."
"The kid hasn't been in Fangshi for long. I still don't understand some things. Please give me some advice from the two seniors." As he spoke, Xiao Yu handed over a few coins.
This is talisman money, made from low-grade spiritual stones. It is used by low-level casual cultivators in transactions. One low-grade spiritual stone can make hundreds of talisman coins.
After accepting the favor, the two of them softened their expressions and whispered the news they had heard.
"Reveal the news, let the blood cultivators rob and kill, and then divide it into 50/50...are you really not going to give us casual cultivators a way to survive..." Xiao Yu gritted his teeth and touched the wooden box on his body.
This is a hundred-year-old elixir that he snatched from the hands of a monster at a considerable price. He originally wanted to sell it for a good price in exchange for resources for his own cultivation, but who knew...
'Bai Bao Lou is like this, are other shops also like this? But there is only this one market in a thousand miles. If you swallow the century-old elixir, you will explode and die. What can I do..." After thinking about it again and again, Xiao Yu got up and walked to another shop.
The same scene appears all over the city. Some people may guess that the same is true for the other shops in the market, but there is only this market nearby. Without the help of Qingyun Xingzhou, they would not be able to cross the vast and dangerous area to trade in other markets.
So they could only go to other shops to do business with the lucky idea that only Baobao Building had a problem.
But no matter what they thought, Lin Chen's goal had been achieved. The passenger flow in Baibao Tower began to decrease significantly invisibly.
And in the city, there is an undercurrent surging because of this rumor that is not known to be true or false.
'In the peaceful world of the previous life, a rumor or the collapse of a house was enough to affect or even destroy a store. Even if it survived, if you wanted to win back people's hearts, you didn't know how much it would cost...'
'And if you want to restore your reputation in this world of immortal cultivation, it's impossible without a few people dying...'
In a guest room, Lin Chen slowly opened his eyes, with a sneer on his face.
He looked to the west, which was the direction of Baibao Tower.
'Three men become tigers, and one's words are to be feared. You used the information to let the blood cultivator hunt me down, hoping to make a profit and make a huge profit. Then I will use rumors to ruin the reputation of Baibaolou and force the people above you to take action...'
In a room in Baibao Tower.
Fang Mingyuan sat on a chair to rest after a busy day. But his expression was not relaxed. Instead, his brows were furrowed and his knuckles were tapping the table unconsciously.
"Still no news?"
"Yes." The confidant standing beside him responded.
"That's it..." Fang Mingyuan stood up and walked back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back.
'It shouldn't be... With Wang Ping's strength, even if the interception fails, he won't be unable to escape... Is that Daoist Zhang really so dangerous? '
boom!
Fang Mingyuan paced back and forth, feeling uneasy in his heart. Just when he was about to say something, there was a sudden noise outside, and then the door to the room was knocked open!
"Oh no, Manager Fang, something happened!"
"What's making such a fuss about and how decent is it?!" Fang Mingyuan scolded.
"Yes, yes!" The visitor gasped and said quickly, "Manager Fang, something happened! Rumors of murder and treasure grabbing in our shop are spreading everywhere in the city!"
What? ! Fang Mingyuan's expression changed.
Has the matter been exposed? !
"Please tell me the specific information quickly!" "This is what happened..." Fang Mingyuan's face turned very pale when he heard what happened.
It is true that the casual cultivator sells elixirs in Baibao Tower, but the robbery and death by the blood cultivator has nothing to do with him! After all, he still looks down upon this little benefit!
But the problem is that rumors are spreading everywhere in the city now. Even if he comes forward to prove it, it will not help. It will only deepen the suspicion of the monks.
As people mature with age, Fang Mingyuan naturally knew that it was Taoist Zhang who had revealed the news.
He expected that the other party would retaliate if he survived, so he also made plans to stay in Fangshi for a long time, but he did not expect that the other party would fight back in this way!
Now the reputation of Baibao Building has been damaged because of him. He can guess what the director stationed in Fangshi and responsible for the store management of Qingyun Sect will do!
'Damn it! ...If the other party publicizes that all the shops in the city are related to the Blood Cultivator, I can also work with other store managers to suppress the matter, but the other party only targets Baibao Building, and the other store managers, let alone help, will probably make things worse. ...'
Fang Mingyuan's face was filled with ferociousness. He knew very well that for these low-level monks, no matter how widespread the rumors were, they would not have much impact on him. At most, they would just resign from their positions as stewards and continue to operate secretly.
The real danger is that his old rivals will take this opportunity to kill him in the name of justice!
In this situation, Fang Mingyuan will know what others will do!
Fang Mingyuan became more and more irritated as he thought about it, and his wrinkled face gradually revealed a ruthless look.
'Just blame this matter directly on Wang Ping and let him be the scapegoat! If he died, that would be the end of it! It would be better if he didn't die, just use his life to solve the matter! '
'Of course, this is not enough. Those who opposed me in the past will definitely add insult to injury. It is not enough to find a scapegoat. I have to make the matter bigger and drag others into the water, so that I can have a chance to escape...'
Thinking of this, Fang Mingyuan directly called his confidants: "Go out, find some people, and spread the news that the shops in Fang City are colluding with the blood cultivator. Remember, at all costs, this matter must be made known to everyone. The situation!"
"This..." The confidant's expression changed.
He naturally knew that if this matter got serious and caused the situation to get out of control, it would definitely cause a lot of casualties!
"What, you don't want to?" Fang Mingyuan stared at him and said coldly.
"...Yes, I'll do it right away!" The confidant was a little hesitant, but when he saw the cold light in Fang Mingyuan's eyes, he became alert.
He had no doubt that if he said the word "no", he would definitely be killed on the spot by Fang Mingyuan!
After all, he is just a slave, no one will care whether he is alive or dead!
Looking at the departing figure of his confidant, a trace of madness appeared on Fang Mingyuan's ferocious face.
He naturally knows what the consequences of doing this will be, but so what, as long as the person who dies is not him, no matter how big the storm is, it is just a trivial matter to him!
'As long as I can survive this time, it doesn't matter if some people die. Anyway, these casual cultivators are just ants. It is their honor to make some contribution to me before they die! '
In Fang Mingyuan's view, those low-level casual cultivators are just leeks for cutting, and they are born to serve superior people like them!
'Not only that, but also that Zhang Daoren...'
He originally thought of capturing him alive. If he cooperates, Fang Mingyuan doesn't mind donating some resources to him for training even though he has a lot of money. But who knows that he is so ungrateful, so don't blame yourself for being cruel!
After all, Fang Mingyuan has more than one blood cultivator under his command. After he survives this time, he must send people to hunt down Lin Chen, capture him alive, and then use him until he dies!
boom!
"Why, the matter is done..." Fang Mingyuan turned his head and was about to say something, but his pupils suddenly shrank.
Because the person who opened the door was not his confidant, but Wan Guangshi, who had always competed with him!
Not only that, the other party also rushed into the room with a group of monks. Their actions are well-organized and every move is planned. Obviously, this is the escort of Baibao Tower!
"Wan, what do you mean?!" Fang Mingyuan changed his face in vain and scolded sternly.
"Take it!" Manager Wan ignored Fang Mingyuan's question, but waved his hand and ordered.
"Let's see who dares!" After all, he had been the steward of Baibao Tower for many years. Fang Mingyuan shouted loudly. After all, the monks on the side still had some scruples and stopped.
"Wan, what do you mean, rebellion?!"
A look of gloating appeared on Manager Wan's face, and he said: "I just captured you, the guy who caused harm to this building!"
"Are you kidding me!" Fang Mingyuan felt an uneasy premonition in his heart, "I have always been loyal to Baibao Tower and have never had any evil intentions. Don't spit on me!"
"Loyal? Ha!" Manager Wan smiled coldly, "Don't you still know what you did? If you don't want to say it, that's okay. Of course, someone will say it for you!"
Then, Manager Wan high-fived and a man walked out from behind him.
"Is it you?!" Fang Mingyuan opened his eyes in vain. The person in front of him was Wang Ping, whom he thought was dead!
"Wang Ping, how dare you betray me!"
Wang Pingping was expressionless: "Manager Fang is joking, Wang has always been loyal to Baibao Tower, not to any one person in it!"
After the ambush, Wang Ping, who noticed that Lin Chen was not simple, did not return to Baibao Tower immediately. Instead, he observed the city for a while, but unexpectedly discovered the rumors that were spreading more and more widely.
He immediately sensed something was wrong. Unable to contain it, he guessed Lin Chen's plan and Fang Mingyuan's response, so he decided to strike first without hesitation.
"Haha, Fang Mingyuan, you'd better stop struggling and just surrender!" Manager Wan said with a smile.
"Wait a minute, I'm the manager of Baibao Tower, you have no right to arrest me!" Fang Mingyuan naturally knew what the other party was thinking.
He and Wan Guanshi have been fighting openly and secretly for many years. Although they don't hate each other to the core, they are not much better! If you are killed this time, the other party will definitely add insult to injury!
"Do it!" Manager Wan obviously didn't want to continue talking nonsense to Fang Mingyuan and ordered boldly.
"Let's see who dares!" At the critical moment, Fang Mingyuan actually took out a token from his storage bag, with the word '李' written on it. The most important thing is that it was surrounded by a spiritual pressure that did not belong to the Qi refining stage. !
"This is!" Wan Guanshi and Wang Ping's expressions changed dramatically, "This is Elder Li's token!"
Elder Li is the real leader of Yunlaifang City. He is not only the boss of many shops in the city, but also a genuine foundation-building monk!
"How could you have Elder Li's token!" Manager Wan's face turned pale. He never expected that Fang Mingyuan would actually get in touch with Elder Li!
"You don't need to know, you just know that you are not qualified to arrest me, why don't you retreat quickly!" Fang Mingyuan said forcefully, holding the token.
"This..." The two of them turned their heads and looked at each other with a cruel expression.
They naturally knew that they had offended Fang Mingyuan to the end. If they retreated at this time and allowed the other party to recover, they would be the ones who would suffer!
"Kill!" The two men saw this from the looks in each other's eyes.
Death is like a lamp going out. They really don't believe that a dignified elder in the foundation building stage would kill them for the death of an unrelated old man!
"You dare!" Fang Mingyuan was not a fool. Seeing this situation, he quickly understood and immediately took out a defensive weapon to protect himself!
Suddenly, the battle was about to break out in the room!
However, at this moment, a voice as beautiful as wind chimes, yet full of heroic spirit came from behind Wang Ping and the others.
"Guanshi Wan is not qualified, so am I?" As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful spiritual pressure surged out, covering everyone in an instant!
