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Chapter 190 The Contract is Fulfilled, the Master Appears; Bloodstained Treasures Pay Off the Tragedy [Part Two]

Tang Hao did not lie to the Wind Master.

He indeed had no intention of interfering, and for the reasons he stated.

Since his side was enemies, not friends, and there was no benefit to be gained from it, he naturally couldn't be bothered to interfere.

On the contrary, the person who made the move may have some hidden tricks left behind by him, which may come in handy at any time.

Therefore, it would not be in Tang Hao's best interest to intervene rashly.

So when the group left, they were stopped by Shi Yuechan, and Yan Yumin seriously injured her. They had no intention of staying.

The Wind Master's eyes flickered, and he transmitted his voice through the contact: "If you release me, I'll double the benefits they promised! How about it?"

He was confident that as long as Tang Hao stopped interfering, he could use his innate speed with the Blood Burning Technique, and even a Nascent Soul cultivator would have difficulty stopping him.

"Double? Heh, too bad you can't afford that." Tang Hao shook his head and rejected the offer.

Just moments before, Shi Yuechan had a plum tree planted by Yan Yumin.

As they prepared to leave.

The Free and Unfettered Sect Leader spoke again, saying, "As the host, our sect bears a heavy responsibility for such a heinous incident that occurred in Sword Valley. If Fellow Daoist Tang can tell us the truth, I will be extremely grateful."

Upon hearing this, Tang Hao sneered inwardly, thinking that this was just another guy trying to use morality or righteousness to blackmail him.

I was too lazy to pay attention to it, but unexpectedly, the other party paused for a moment and then said something else.

Moreover, the conditions in her words were quite tempting to him.

"Looking at the list of participants for the exchange meeting, it seems you also participated in the sword competition. How about this? If you help us find out the truth, I promise to open up some of the sword sect's resources to you."

Upon hearing this, Tang Hao paused, and after a moment's thought, he felt that the transaction wasn't really necessary.

What I seek now is mainly the Yin energy in the Sword Tempering Pool, which I can obtain through my own abilities.

Thinking this, he didn't reply and started walking again.

The carefree sect leader was taken aback, realizing that he had been rejected.

Filled with helplessness: 'Given his status, coercion is out of the question, but unfortunately, he doesn't seem to care much about the conditions I offered.'

Then we can only let others investigate slowly. If they really can't find it, there's nothing we can do.

As the host, the Free and Unfettered Sword Sect has already tried its best. It's inevitable that it will lose face, but it has at least shown its attitude, hasn't it?
The other sect leaders who rushed out shook their heads slightly, looking helpless.

Just then, Wei Qingtan called out, "Fellow Daoist Tang, please wait a moment!"

She knew that the people of the Qinghua Sect had a very bad impression of them and might not even bother with them.

Therefore, she only shouted this to get Tang Hao's attention, and did not expect him to actually stop and negotiate with her.

Without pausing, Wei Qingtan directly stated his conditions: "I have collected a considerable amount of rare beast flesh and blood, and I am willing to use this as payment to ask you, fellow Daoist, to point out the true culprit!"

Tang Hao didn't stop walking, but this was already one of the few valuable things she possessed.

Her mind raced, and she suddenly looked at Ji Liang's corpse in the palace, gritting her teeth.

"Including Xiao Ji's remains! You can have them too!"

As a result, Tang Hao continued walking.

The tears that Wei Qingtan had managed to hold back started flowing again, and she choked out as she murmured, "I really, really have nothing else to give you! Waaaaah..."

Like a plum tree, Shi Yuechan, who was confined to the spot, felt a pang of pity when she saw her disciple crying so sadly.

She couldn't help but think back to the past; if she hadn't been taken advantage of when she ordered the [Spirit Beast Bag], none of this would have happened.

For the first time, she also acknowledged that her previous conflict with the Qinghua Sect and others was indeed her own fault.

Shi Yuechan was arrogant and domineering, and stubborn and difficult to deal with, but after all, she had been the mistress of Fengming Palace for so many years, and she understood some things much better than her own disciple.

Knowing that necessary benefits require promises, and considering the current relationship between the two parties, what they should do first is to pay the price!

At least first, make sure the people of the Qinghua Sect stop being hostile towards her and her master.

Despite the excruciating pain throughout her body, Shi Yuechan spoke suddenly in a hoarse voice. Although her voice was low, it clearly reached the ears of several cultivators in the Phoenix Palace.

"I have made a series of mistakes, misunderstanding Fellow Daoist Tang Hao first and then slandering the Qinghua Sect. Now I have come to a deep understanding that Ji Liang's death has nothing to do with your side. I am willing to apologize in public and do my best to restore the reputation of the Qinghua Sect. I implore Fellow Daoist Tang to point out the real culprit!"

Tang Hao finally stopped. His first thought was that the old woman was indeed worthy of being a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. Despite suffering such serious injuries, she didn't even stutter when she spoke.

He turned and exchanged glances with Yan Yumin and Chi Xuanzong. From their eyes, he received the same message: "You can make the decision."

'Everything else is fine, Ji Liang's remains are good, but the most important thing is...' He looked at the Free and Unfettered Sect Leader.

Ever since Shi Yuechan spoke, the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect has been staring at Tang Hao with anticipation.

To be honest, he never expected that she would take the initiative to admit her mistake and even promise to apologize in public.

This old hag is notoriously stubborn in the Cangnan Region.

At this moment, seeing Tang Hao turn his gaze towards him, he naturally understood what the other party meant.

He immediately said, "My promise just now is still valid. Tang Haoyou can think carefully about what kind of sword-related resources you need."

It's best to confirm these things on the spot. With so many witnesses, it's harder to deny or argue.

If we go back and talk about it again, it's hard to guarantee what the outcome will be.

'What should I choose? The sect's records do contain information on the types of sword resources available to the Free and Unfettered Sword Sect, but...' Tang Hao was at a loss.

He had only a general understanding of the classic texts and had not systematically studied swordsmanship, so he was finding it difficult to make a decision.

Fortunately, just when he was in a dilemma, a charming voice entered his ears.

Bai Jue said, "Younger brother can try to directly ask for a spot in the Sword Tempering Pool."

Asking for a spot directly? Skipping the kendo competition?

Tang Hao didn't know whether Bai Jue's suggestion stemmed from a lack of confidence in his swordsmanship or from some other intention.

However, with so many multi-elemental beings present, he couldn't send a message to ask questions.

Bai Jue seemed to have made a last-minute decision, pausing slightly before sending his voice again.

"In addition, the qualifications for comprehending the sword stele and the selection of swords from the sword tomb can also be mentioned. These two things do not actually harm the [Free and Unfettered Sword Sect], so there is a high chance that they will agree to both."

Upon hearing this, Tang Hao quickly grasped Bai Jue's intention by referring to the records in the classics, and couldn't help but secretly praise him.

As she said, all three together look precious, and in fact they are.

However, for the Free and Unfettered Sword Sect itself, they do not need to pay anything.

"The Sword Tempering Pool is formed by the interaction of heaven and earth. Whether tempering a new sword or an old one, the energy loss is negligible. My use of Yin energy might cause significant energy loss, but they are unaware of this."

A glint of light flashed in Tang Hao's eyes.

The sword stele is a legacy of the Free and Unfettered Sword Sect.

All renowned geniuses within the sect are eligible to receive a free opportunity to study the teachings.

Even if there are any outstanding swordsmanship geniuses from other sects that you find worthy of your attention.

They would also invite the other party to come and learn from their experience, but if they gained anything, they would need to leave a copy of their insights afterwards.

As for the Sword Tomb... it was left behind by an ancient sword sect, containing countless good and bad swords.

The usual procedure is similar to that of the Sword Stele; talented disciples have one chance to enter the sword selection process.

"I've heard that before the members of the Free and Unfettered Sword Sect die of old age, they throw all their swords into this place. Over the years, the number of swords inside has not decreased but increased." Tang Hao didn't think there was any problem.

At the same time, he thought to himself, 'Whether others can get good things depends not only on their eyesight but also on luck. As for me, with my cheat-like abilities, my chances of getting a good sword have greatly increased.'

Bai Jue's one-way transmission of sound, along with the thoughts swirling in Tang Hao's mind, did not take long.

When he regained his composure, the leader of the Free and Unfettered Sect looked at him with a questioning expression.

Having made up his mind, Tang Hao no longer hesitated and immediately nodded, saying, "Okay."

"Alright, then..." Upon hearing this, the Free and Unfettered Sect Leader was delighted, thinking that his request would be brought up again later. Just as he was about to ask about the real culprit, he saw him speak again.

"Select a sword from the Sword Tomb, temper the sword in the Sword Tempering Pool, and contemplate the Sword Stele—that's all I need. Thank you, Sect Leader!" Tang Hao quickly made his request. "This…"

The sect leader hesitated. These were nothing special, and he often gave opportunities to people from other sects. But to ask for three at once was unusual.

Suddenly, Tang Hao raised an eyebrow and looked toward a certain palace.

He said calmly, "Has the sect leader made up his mind? The murderer seems to have sensed something is wrong and is planning to escape."

Shi Yuechan and Wei Qingtan, master and disciple, immediately looked at the Xiaoyao Sect Leader.

"Promise him!"

Seeing this, the others also looked over and said, "Say yes!"

'What a coincidence?'

The carefree sect leader was somewhat skeptical. The murderer had been hiding nearby for so long, so why was he suddenly going to run away?

But he really didn't dare to gamble, so he gritted his teeth and nodded in agreement: "I agree."

'In urgent situations, one must act expediently. Presumably, the other elders, even the Supreme Elder, won't say much about this, right?' The thought crossed his mind, and he said to Tang Hao, 'The murderer…'

Seeing that the other party agreed in unison, Tang Hao smiled.

He immediately nodded and said, "I'll go and bring him here first!"

As he spoke, his figure flickered and disappeared in a pale yellow hue.

Upon seeing this scene, everyone was stunned, somewhat astonished by Tang Hao's methods.

Only a few people had a thoughtful look in their eyes.

Among them were Bai Jue and Yan Yumin. The two couldn't help but communicate by telepathy, but they couldn't come to a conclusion.

According to Tang Hao himself, she was a woman who was kidnapped by the Tang family and was already pregnant.

"But how could he possess the bloodline of the Yellow Emperor? And in such pure form?"

The two women kept their questions to themselves; since Tang Hao didn't say anything, they wouldn't pry too much.

At this moment, apart from the Nascent Soul cultivators...

To everyone's horror, they discovered that they could not see any trace of Tang Hao, nor the murderer, well, if there really was one.

Before the Foundation Establishment and Core Formation cultivators could even voice their doubts...

Tang Hao had already kicked a cultivator with a "bang" in front of the Phoenix Palace.

"There really is one person. They must both be Foundation Establishment cultivators. How can they be so fast?"

"It must be some kind of superhuman speed technique or secret method!"

At first, the onlookers were discussing the couple's unusually fast speed.

But as the Wind Master raised his head, the topic of discussion suddenly changed.

"Don't you guys think that person being trampled underfoot looks familiar?"

"Now that you mention it, it really is true. It seems to be someone from our Phoenix Palace."

"I recognize him, his name is Hu Feng, yes, Hu Feng!"

Cultivators have incredible memories; they can recognize someone after just one meeting, and after several meetings, they can even recall the location of their first encounter.

Those watching the spectacle at Fengyi Palace were mostly from Fengming Palace, and in just a short while, the Wind Master was recognized.

"Hu Feng? Hehe, what a nice name." Tang Hao knew it was a fake name as soon as he heard it, but he just smiled and didn't expose it on the spot.

After all, he only accepted the bribes to find the real culprit and bring him back personally, which was already considered after-sales service. He naturally couldn't be bothered with anything else.

After the deal was struck, Shi Yuechan was released by Yan Yumin.

She glanced at the Wind Lord, her face immediately darkening: "That's right, it really is my palace disciple Hu Feng, and even..."

She didn't elaborate, but everyone had their own guesses.

The reason she can recognize a person's name at a glance is simply because she is familiar with them, or even because they are a close disciple whom she frequently employs.

"Junior Brother Hu, it's actually you!" Wei Qingtan trembled upon seeing you.

She never imagined that her junior brother, who was always helpful and often helped her find Xiao Ji's favorite foods, would actually be the murderer who killed Xiao Ji.

Her fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and she asked incredulously, "Why? Besides me, Xiao Ji is the closest to you. How could you do this?"

Hu Feng snorted, but showed no intention of admitting guilt, seemingly certain that they had no irrefutable evidence.

Even Tang Hao, the possessor of the Chenghuang bloodline, only assumed that the other party had locked onto him because of bloodline intuition.

Seeing this, the Free and Unfettered Sect Leader coughed lightly and asked Tang Hao, "Fellow Daoist Tang said earlier that you identified Hu Feng as the real culprit using two methods. Could you verify this on the spot?"

Tang Hao thought about it and realized that this should be considered a service included in the package.

However, there is a problem: he has no way to verify either the bloodline induction or the advertising video on-site.

After a moment of contemplation, his eyes lit up as he thought of something, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Those two methods, well, I can prove them myself, but I just can't demonstrate them." He shrugged helplessly.

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. Should they believe such a blatant lie?

A cold smile crept onto Hu Feng's lips as he thought to himself, "Just as I thought."

'Without evidence, let's see how you convict me.'

He is protected by a restriction, so he is not afraid of soul-searching techniques; at worst, he will die.

However, Tang Hao's next words made his face stiffen.

Tang Hao glanced at Hu Feng and grinned, "Fortunately, I have a third method. This method is quite intuitive and effective for demonstration."

"Oh? Please, Fellow Daoist Tang, grant me your request." The carefree sect leader's expression brightened, and he extended a warm invitation.

He nodded and asked the owner of Qiyun Cave about Wei Qingtan's [Spirit Beast Bag].

Then, Tang Hao began rummaging through the ring.

The crowd was completely baffled.

"Could it be that Tang Hao is also setting up some kind of magic array?"

"Possibly. Look at the bunch of things he took out. Oh, his [Spirit Beast Bag] even fell to the ground."

"Why were they all taken back for no reason?"

"There's still one bottle left, but we don't know what it is."

In Tang Hao's hand was a very small elixir bottle containing a few drops of bright red, viscous liquid.

He examined it carefully and confirmed that there was no problem.

He then said, "Sorry, this is something ordinary people don't need. After I got it, I just tossed it into my ring and almost couldn't find it."

"This is……"

The Valley Master of Hundred Flowers suddenly exclaimed in surprise. After taking a closer look, she exclaimed in astonishment, "【Blood Lotus Juice】? Where did Fellow Daoist Tang get this?"

"Oh, some old geezer wants to take over my body. This is what he's going to do with my identity card."

Tang Hao offered an explanation without any hesitation, which made everyone's lips twitch.

Yan Yumin looked at him with a hint of heartache.

Knowing that it was the juice of the Blood Lotus, the venerable ones and masters naturally understood how to verify it, and Hu Feng's face immediately showed despair.

The carefree sect leader rubbed his hands together with a beaming smile: "Leave it to us. Fellow Daoist Tang, aren't you in a hurry to participate in the alchemy competition? Go quickly, don't delay."

"Alright!"

Tang Hao nodded and smiled at him: "A few drops of [Blood Lotus Juice] will be given for one hundred mid-grade spirit stones!"

(End of this chapter)