Immortal Cultivation and Life-Saving Guide

Chapter 194 Uninvited Guest

"Sea sand..." Wei Xi immediately thought of the mysterious monk in Tangkou Town.

"You just said he drowned. Was it the sand in the sea?" Wei Xi immediately put forward another hypothesis, comforting himself in his heart that it was not such a coincidence.

"There's a lot of sand from the sea on his clothes. I looked at the body's fingernails, and there's some in them too." Lian Gou's expression suddenly turned a bit disgusted. "When he opened his mouth, there was some inside his mouth, too."

"But there wasn't a lot of sand in his throat, only the sand I brought back." Lian Gouqi, who had listened to many stories and legends, had some understanding of the murder case. "At first glance, it might not seem like much, but if you look closely, you'll see that the two types of sand are different in appearance."

"The sand we have is slightly darker in color and its shape is not as regular as the other sands."

Lian Gouqie was good at painting and was a thief before, so Wei Xi trusted his eyesight.

"You mean, if Yin Feng drowned, there should be more sand in his throat? Was the sand in his mouth deliberately put in there? To cover up the real method of murder?"

Lian Gouqie nodded with a serious expression. After all, this technique was too familiar to him.

Treat death as life, without any basis, few people would disembowel a corpse. There were even crimes of desecrating and insulting corpses in the laws of the State of Ju.

Besides, it's okay to let the monks cultivate themselves, but asking them to solve the case is simply forcing them to do something they don't want to do.

The reason why so many powerful people came to watch Yin Feng’s death was simply because of the special time and occasion.

Otherwise, who would care whether the head of a sect lives or dies?

There was no solid suspicion, and the medical practitioners of Dingxinmen were not able to perform autopsies, so the matter was left unsolved.

If Wei Xi and the other two had not considered Yin Feng's head as a sure thing, the murderer would have been able to hide his crime.

"The method is so similar," Wei Xi muttered, "If it really was done by the same person, why did he kill Yin Feng?"

Lian Gouqie wrapped the sand in paper and put it into a small cloth bag. "I guess he might be a killer. He kills people according to his employer's request after receiving spiritual stones."

"I can't say for sure," Wei Xi leaned against the pillow, "I always feel like something is wrong."

Yin Fengren doesn't have much ability, but he has done a lot of bad things. It is possible that the victim hired someone to kill him. In this way, the scope of the murderer will be expanded.

There was also a possibility that even Wei Xi didn't want to consider: Yin Feng's death, like Xu Xiangfang's, was linked to a conspiracy. The person behind it was so cautious and ruthless that it was impossible to guard against it.

"The process wasn't right, but it didn't affect the good result." Someone came outside to deliver food. Lian Gou took it and gave the servant two spirit stones to send him away. "Do you think we need to investigate further?"

Wei Xi felt a little resentful. She always felt that such people should be discredited and die amid the world's curses. She also felt that if the truth was truly revealed, the victims of Yin Feng's cruelty would inevitably be criticized.

For a moment, reason and emotion clashed fiercely, and my heart felt suffocated.

Lian Gouyu picked out some light side dishes and served them to Wei Xi along with a bowl of glutinous rice porridge. "The most urgent thing is for you to heal your wounds. The Dongyi people have too many irritating foods, and you can't eat many of them. I'll ask the servant to tell the kitchen to make some chicken soup. You can have some to fill your stomach first."

After dinner, the drowsy Wei Xi fell asleep with the quilt pulled over him, while Lian Gou Xie was drawing talismans at the other end of the table.

When the Golden Crow was setting in the west, Feng Xiaotian, who had rested well, came over to check on the wounded, applied medicine to their external injuries, and gave them a few instructions. Just as he was about to leave, Qin Feng was carried back.

Qin Feng was soaking wet, and his clothes were stained with smoke and fire. There was a sword wound on his neck, not to mention the wounds of all sizes on his body, and the blood was all over his body.

"What's going on!" Lian Gouqie quickly reached out to check Qin Feng's breath, but the latter opened his hand.

"Qin Feng got third place!" Qian Liangfeng, who had carried the person back, said excitedly, "She defeated a cultivator from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect who was in the Foundation Establishment stage!"

Feng Xiaotian couldn't leave now. Fortunately, Tang Yi also returned. The two of them moved swiftly, first using magic to deal with Qin Feng, and then began to treat his wounds.

Fortunately, Qin Feng had been carried back because he was exhausted from the continuous fighting, and most of his injuries were superficial. After treating them, Feng Xiaotian hurried back to his courtyard, fearing that he would encounter more wounded people.

When most of the people had left, Wei Xi stretched his neck to look at Qin Feng. Seeing that Qin Feng was in good spirits, he finally felt relieved. "The person who hurt you like this must be very powerful!"

Qin Feng's eyes lit up. "The cultivators of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect are exceptional. Aside from the one in the third round who was dispatched with a single strike, I benefited greatly from the remaining four rounds!"

"Especially Shen Fu, who is said to be the leader of the previous session. She has superb swordsmanship, skillful control of spiritual power, and simple moves. I would like to spar with her if there is a chance!"

Wei Xi was sweating profusely: Since Qin Feng got third place, according to the schedule, Shen Fu was probably defeated by her.

Qin Feng, you are really strong! You defeated the leader of a powerful sect by crossing levels!
Lian Gouyu muttered to himself, finally figuring out the number of rounds. "Then shouldn't you have advanced? Why are you back?"

Qin Feng grinned. "After defeating Shen Fu, the remaining two are one from the Wanjian Sect and the other a cultivator from the Linchuan Pavilion. Both are at the Foundation Establishment stage. According to the competition schedule, the winner will be decided today. I am exhausted and can only forfeit." "Congratulations, congratulations," Lian Gou opened the pot of soup he had just delivered, filled a bowl, and handed it to the excited Qin Feng. "You've made it into the top three. Few of your peers can compare to you!"

The three of them drank chicken soup, and Wei Xi told Qin Feng about Yin Feng.

"...That's a good thing for him," Qin Feng blew away the steam from the soup bowl. "Today, a few girls from the Huaixin Sect were crying and laughing on the stage, behaving wildly. Calculating the time, it was just when the news of Yin Feng's death spread."

"Doesn't anyone find this strange?"

"The Huaixin Sect took those girls back and told others that they were shocked and frightened after hearing about the death of their elder. They were a little confused and would be fine after a rest." Qin Feng had a sarcastic look on his face, obviously not believing the Huaixin Sect's lies.

"I don't blame them," Lian Gouqie put down the soup bowl, "Yin Feng is in charge of their food, clothing, housing and transportation, and he has the status of an elder. If he touches them, it's like the sky is falling. And we still have to deal with this beast in human form..."

All the senior brothers and sisters came to see them at night. Elder Jiang also asked Senior Sister Xie to send two pills and told them to take good care of themselves.

After this wave of visitors left, the next wave came. Wanfa Sect, Zhenhai Sect, Xiuxiang Sect, and Duanye Sect all sent people to visit.

The main purpose was to win over Qin Feng, but everyone who came said they wanted to see both of them together, so they prepared two gifts. Wei Xi lay there collecting spirit stones, and without having to socialize, he felt very comfortable.

Feng Xiaotian said with a bitter face, "You are so comfortable. I was entrusted with an important task by the sect and came here to poach Qin Feng. I can't bear to see you so comfortable now!"

Wei Xi smiled slightly, opened the gift sent by Wanfa Sect, touched one of the deadly crossbows, and marveled at it.

"Give me such a heavy crossbow?" Wei Xi reluctantly picked up the crossbow, his wrist feeling a little sore.

"It's made of Bing iron," Feng Xiaotian could tell at a glance that Wei Xi didn't know the value of it. "The sect got it from a secret realm a while ago. It's a good material, but most people can't use it, especially us cultivators. The elder saw the crossbow you used in the competition and chose this one because it looked nice!"

"Bing iron? Is this made of Bing iron?" Wei Xi immediately straightened his attitude and touched the crossbow lovingly, oh no, the spirit stone.

"Of course, I advise you to sell it," Feng Xiaotian complained, "You won't be able to use this thing before you reach Dan Formation. After Dan Formation, you might change your job. It's better to exchange it for some spirit stones."

Feng Xiaotian's tone was filled with disdain. His master had sent him here, so he had wanted to pick out something that Wei Qin could use. Unexpectedly, the elder valued Qin Feng, and felt that Wei Xi was ruthless and vicious, so he chose the gift himself, choosing this piece of iron.

The material is valuable enough to show respect. Wei Xi won't need it, so if he gets into trouble in the future, he won't be able to blame the Wanfa Sect.

Wei Xi was overjoyed. No one can get rich without unexpected fortune. This crossbow could be sold for hundreds of thousands of high-quality spirit stones.

The Wanfa Sect is wealthy and powerful, and its reputation is well-deserved.

Even though the amount of spirit stones King Wuyang gave out as a bonus was not much, it was due to many considerations.

Spirit stones are used by cultivators as currency and energy, but ordinary people have no real use for them. The thing the world of immortal cultivation lacks the most is spirit stones. As long as there are spiritual veins, spirit stones will be mined endlessly. True natural treasures, spiritual beasts and plants, and superior techniques are scarce, leading to severe inflation in the world of immortal cultivation.

Wei Xi was used to being poor, and only recently started to earn some spirit stones, so he had a correct understanding of prices.

Then Wei Xi found himself even poorer, with nothing in his house.

Now that he had obtained such a large piece of iron for free, Wei Xi's smile became genuine when he thought about the spirit stone.

After Feng Xiaotian left, the noble families brought by King Wuyang also sent people over, trying to persuade Qin Feng to serve as an official in the court and take over the legacy left by their ancestors.

Wei Xi was bored listening to this, and Lingyin was also annoyed by her. She flew to the bed curtain and sulked, and could only start studying the ancient book that Qin Feng had obtained.

"By the way," Wei Xi suddenly asked after sending a group of people away, "Why don't I see Yun Qing?"

The Wanfa Sect all knew that sending acquaintances would be more effective. Just now, only one elder from the Yun family came, who put down the gift, exchanged a few words, and then left.

Lian Gou, sitting cross-legged, swallowed his apple (one is fine), "I know about that. She's been busy romancing that hero who saved the damsel in distress lately!"

Yun Qing came from a noble family, and Lian Gou Xie was able to find out this. Wei Xi subconsciously felt that something was wrong. Just as he was about to ask in detail, he heard someone knocking on the door.

"Li Chun from Fengyu Villa, here to visit your disciples!"

　Looking at Qin Feng from the public's perspective: This woman is so terrifying!
　　Looking at Wei Xi from the public's perspective: This woman is so terrifying!
　　Homophones don’t agree, have you learned it?
　　PS: There are some changes in the previous chapter about Yin Feng’s corpse.

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