Immortal Cultivation and Life-Saving Guide

Chapter 373 Mysterious
“I cannot say,” Yuan Qizi said simply, “Fellow Daoists, you can ponder this carefully.”

Before Qin Feng could strike her twice more, Yuan Qizi said with a wry smile, "I really can't say, otherwise I won't know her true identity."

"You've got quite the nerve," Qin Feng scoffed. "You dared to get close to someone you didn't even know their identity?"

“I’m a businessman. As long as you pay enough spirit stones, anything is negotiable,” Yuan Qizi said hurriedly. “I’ll bring the treasure-feeding beast into the city and earn a million high-grade spirit stones. Such a profitable deal, aren’t you two interested?”

It would be a lie to say he wasn't tempted; Wei Xi's eyes were practically glowing with lust.

Fortunately, Wei Xi remained rational and asked warily, "What are you planning?"

"This person has another job, but I can't leave the northern frontier for too long, so I'll introduce him to you two as compensation."

"Fellow Daoist, you may not know this, but this person is exceptionally generous and has connections everywhere. Getting on his good side will undoubtedly bring you many benefits in the future!"

Wei Xi smiled slightly and said softly, "With you promoting it so enthusiastically, I can't very well not go."

Yuan Qizi was a woman who had lived a life of danger and had seen many people, but Wei Xi's smile gave her an ominous premonition.

However, Yuan Qizi was a mature person. Now that she was sure her life was safe, she didn't expect Wei Xi not to cause any more trouble.

Qin Feng released the restraints, and the icy blue spiritual energy that had been embedded in Yuan Qizi immediately disappeared.

Wei Xi grabbed Yuan Qizi, who was relieved, and pulled her up. "Did you cause that explosion before?"

After what happened before, Yuan Qizi temporarily abandoned his cunning schemes and honestly said, "Those black-hearted devils in Chongxiao City have incredibly sharp noses; they came right up to us by smell. I had no choice but to blow up the rendezvous point and escape with the Wealth-Feeding Beast in the chaos."

This matches what happened to Wei Xi and the other two at the inn. It seems the innkeeper mistook them for Yuan Qizi's accomplices, which is why he drugged them before informing the innkeeper.

Yuan Qizi popped two pills into her mouth to regulate her spiritual energy, wiped the blood from her lips, and cupped her hands, saying, "Fellow Daoists, please allow me to go and deliver the message."

“Fellow Daoist Yuan is too impatient,” Wei Xi said, gripping her wrist tightly, clearly not wanting to let her go. “How can you be in such a hurry to reply when you’re injured like this? Rest here for a while.”

Knowing that he wouldn't be able to escape easily, Yuan Qizi could only say, "I'd better obey!"

Wei Xi gave Qin Feng a look, and the latter understood and pulled over a chair to sit down in front of Yuan.

Wei Xi grabbed Lian Gou, who was trying to look cute by holding his rabbit face, and left the private room after saying "Excuse me."

Half an hour later, an empty private room.

"Is it always this bloody when you change skins?"

"That's how I was created," Lian Gou Lang, who had finally regained his human form, grinned foolishly, showing his big teeth. "Finally, I don't have to eat dry grass anymore! Honey-glazed pork knuckle! Roasted mutton! Fish soup! I'm back!"

Wei Xi disdainfully burned the rabbit skin, which looked like a rag. "Seriously, if you didn't have any skin, just looking at it would give you nightmares all night."

“Uh, I find it disgusting myself,” Lian Gouyan cracked his neck, “but if you could see what’s inside the scroll, you might get used to it.”

"Even someone like me, who's considered top-notch in leather painting, what's that saying? 'What kind of flower can emerge from plain water?'"

Wei Xi shook his head helplessly, "Go back and ask Qin Feng if your face looks the same no matter who you are."

“Without the [Thousand Faces], I can only maintain this handsome face,” Lian Gouyan began to tie his hair. “That’s how the artist drew it.”

"Why are you keeping Yuan Qizi here? Aren't we going to leave after we've finished shopping?"

“I don’t want to cause trouble either,” Wei Xi rubbed his temples. “I was unlucky enough to run into her. You heard it too, Yuan Qizi’s deal is worth a million high-grade spirit stones. If we don’t strike first, we might get ripped off by her.”

“I’ll follow your plan, but I think this Yuan Qizi is much better than Li Chun,” Lian Gouyan tapped his new head. “I feel like he’s going crazy!” “Are you familiar with Baizhao City?”

“It’s not as familiar as you think,” Lian Gouhan seemed to be recalling, “but the only active forces in the Black Abyss area besides Chongxiao City are Baizhao City.”

Wei Xi frowned and said, "Do you know why those two don't get along?"

"There are all sorts of theories, but they're all pretty outrageous. But having seen that ship, I think it's all about controlling the Abyss."

The two shared the same view, and Wei Xi began to make a decision.

“Let’s go,” Wei Xi opened the door, “Let’s see if Yuan Qizi can catch the fish.”

Strictly speaking, the fishing wasn't a success, but it wasn't a failure either.

As night fell, the Yun family's private room received a gold-flecked invitation.

“I told you, I’m a nobody.”

Ignoring Yuan Qizi's self-deprecating humor, Wei Xi picked up the invitation with his fingers.

The invitation was simple, inviting Qin Feng, Wei Xi, and Lian Gouyi of the Qingcheng Sect to attend the Double Night Party tonight.

Wei Xi's fingers were so strong that the gold foil fell off in a flurry.

This is a demonstration, and also a provocation.

Wei Xi tossed the invitation to Lian Gouyan, who was showing off his mutton hotpot, and said, "This guy's got connections. Everyone who needs to know already knows!"

“This kind of paper is ridiculously expensive,” Lian Gouyan burped, washed his hands, and then held the invitation in his hand. “But you can still buy it if you’re willing to spend the money.”

"However, this ink is of good quality," Lian Gouhan said, examining the invitation against the light. "It has a faint, pleasant fragrance. The color is very accurate; it must have been infused with ink-producing bamboo from northern Xinjiang."

"Powerful and influential people from the northern frontier?" Qin Feng tossed aside the half-eaten apple core. "There are quite a few in the State of Ju."

Yuan Qizi wisely chose not to speak, fearing that these three "hooligans" would vent their anger on her.

Sitting idly was pointless, so Wei Xi and the other two prepared to help Yuan Qizi to the appointment.

Yun Qing was quite honest, reclining on the couch and indicating that she would wait for them to return.

The Double Night Party lived up to its name; the moment you stepped inside, you were enveloped in an atmosphere of extravagance and debauchery.

“It seems that the quality of Chongxiao City varies from person to person,” Lian Gouyan remarked. “This floor is more expensive than my body!”

Wei Xi gave Yuan Qizi a push—she dared not hand the invitation with the wanted criminal's name on it to the seemingly meek waiter—the latter looked blank for a moment before leading the way.

Yuan Qizi stopped in front of a private room with a wooden sign made of white crane wood hanging on the door.

Before Wei Xi could knock, the door slowly opened, and the gently swaying gauze curtain seemed like a silent invitation.

As expected, Yuan Qizi was the first to enter the private room, and she respectfully bowed to the person in the main seat.

Wei Xi, who was walking last, closed the door. "We have received your invitation. If you can mobilize people from Chongxiao City, why bother with us?"

A young female voice came from behind the curtain, "Master Wei is very clever. Now I believe what they said is true."

Wei Xi is quite good at assessing the situation.