I'm just an ornamental fish in the water.

Chen Ying's body trembled slightly, and her face grew even paler after hearing Jiang Li's words.

"My benefactor, is that truly the case?"

She was almost certain that what Jiang Li said was true, but she still held onto a sliver of hope.

Jiang Li simply sighed and nodded slowly.

There are some things I can't tell Chen Ying, but I can tell her about the cause of her brother's death.

Although this thought was disrespectful to Chen Ying and the deceased, Jiang Li did feel a sense of enlightenment after receiving the news from Chen Ying.

This bizarre event has at least lifted some of the layers of mystery.

The strange and evil creature's purpose was to obtain the breathing technique practiced by Magistrate Chen. According to the verification of the Goddess of Luoshui, this nameless breathing technique recorded on the peach talisman was half of a thunder technique of extremely high rank.

If this thunder magic were complete, it would require the use of visualization diagrams in conjunction with breathing techniques for practice. Although the gift Chen Ying received only included breathing techniques without visualization diagrams, it was still an extremely profound method.

At least Jiang Li benefited greatly from his cultivation, even fundamentally changing the nature of his true qi and magical power, thus filling the weakness of water-based magical power.

The highest virtue is like water, but it is too gentle. Even in the face of raging waves, it loses some of its sharpness. However, this Peach Talisman Breathing Technique allows Jiang Li's true qi to carry the qi of thunder.

This demonstrates the high level of this method. "If we're talking about cultivating this method, my skill far surpasses that of my elder brother, especially under the guidance of my benefactor. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that I've reached the pinnacle."

Chen Ying murmured, distraught, "Why did that evil monster target my brother but not me?"

"Because you are in Luoyang."

Jiang Li said softly, "Luoyang is the legitimate capital of the Divine Land of China. It is not only covered by the aura of the mortal world, but also blessed by the dragon energy of the Son of Heaven. Not to mention ordinary evil spirits and demons, even demon kings and ghost lords would not dare to invade it."

Although the emperor is not allowed to cultivate, his divine abilities are beyond the reach of many cultivators.

Some emperors at the height of their power could even appoint deities on behalf of the Heavenly Emperor.

"A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime..."

Chen Ying closed her eyes in anguish, tears silently welling up in the corners of her eyes.

Her brother's death was sudden enough, but now she was told that his death was related to her, and that the murderer was not human, but a demon or monster.

No matter how prosperous the Chen family of Yingchuan was, they were still just ordinary people, and they were powerless to do anything extraordinary.

"After I return, I will report to my father and ask him to report to the Emperor so that the evil spirit that killed my brother can be found."

Chen Ying said firmly. Even if powerful families have difficulty accessing trusted cultivators, the Emperor definitely can.

Even within the imperial palace, there are definitely cultivators who offer their worship.

Given his father's position in the court and the cruelty of the matter, the emperor would not ignore it.

Even without the voice of the Chen family of Yingchuan, the deceased was a county magistrate personally appointed by the emperor, and he lived right next to Luoyang.

Even if it's just to maintain his imperial authority, the emperor will choose to investigate thoroughly.

Chen Ying understood this principle, and so did Jiang Li.

Things are about to get complicated again.

Jiang Li sighed silently.

Now, besides the City God Bureau and the Thunder Department, the person who accepted the secret mission is also watching this matter. And when Chen Ying returns, the Emperor of Great Wei will also pay attention to this matter.

Suddenly, three forces converged.

Moreover, among these three parties, I am probably the only one investigating this matter alone.

We need to speed things up. Jiang Li couldn't help but look at Chen Ying, an idea forming in her mind, but one that posed a certain danger to Chen Ying.

"Miss Chen, do you wish for revenge?"

Finally, Jiang Li said softly, "I have a way to make the evil thing that murdered your brother appear in a short time, but it would be somewhat dangerous for you, Miss Chen."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ying understood Jiang Li's meaning almost instantly and said, "Since that evil thing covets the breathing technique that you cultivate, brother, then I, who have progressed even further, will naturally be coveted even more."

"According to my benefactor, I was previously in the capital, so no evil spirits could approach me, but now I am in Yanshi County."

"Does my benefactor intend to use me as bait to lure that evil creature?"

Jiang Li nodded slowly and said in a deep voice, "That's right."

There were some things Jiang Li didn't tell Chen Ying, such as the evil entity that actually killed Chen Ying's brother, which Jiang Li had already destroyed.

But Jiang Li was almost certain that there was more than one evil entity.

Rather, it is an entire evil force.

Even the most perfectly integrated and mysterious creatures with demonic bodies and ghostly spirits could never be born naturally; they must be artificially created.

However, this process of creation may have been interfered with very early on. That's why this creation came to be.

It's like a fruit that's been molded when it's still small. As the fruit grows, it naturally takes on the shape of the mold, looking as if it were born that way. But you can't say that the fruit was born this way.

But Jiang Li didn't tell Chen Ying these speculations. After all, she was just a mortal, and knowing too much about such things wouldn't do her any good.

"Miss Chen, there's no need to worry. There will be danger, but it's definitely not much. If we can indeed lure out that evil creature, I have my own way of dealing with it."

Jiang Li's thoughts seemed to flow slowly, but in reality, it was only a moment. She immediately began to comfort Chen Ying.

"No need for further explanation, my benefactor. I agree."

Chen Ying clenched her fists and said in a deep voice, "No matter what, my brother died because of me. It is my duty to avenge him."

"Even if my benefactor gives me a guarantee, I would not hesitate to die, for my life was saved by my benefactor anyway."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li stood up and said, "Miss Chen, please go and pay your respects to your elder brother first. Come and find me here after nightfall."

"It seems that during the day, when there are many people around, even evil spirits would not dare to approach."

"Yes, I will obey my benefactor."

Chen Ying nodded decisively and said, "I will come over when the sun sets." Please remember the only website for this novel: www.deqixs.org. This is the only website; other websites may be discontinued at any time.

"I'll take my leave now."

"Um."

Jiang Li watched Chen Ying, who was deep in thought, leave.

Before long, the sound of a carriage moving could be heard from the street downstairs.

Jiang Li stood by the window, watching quietly.

Actually, there was one more thing he didn't mention: once night falls, that's when the City God's Mansion will exert its power. The bustling crowds during the day will not only affect evil spirits, but also make it difficult for the City God's Mansion's ghosts and gods to move around.

But once night falls, if the forces behind that evil entity dare to send similar evil entities over again, they will have to get past the City God's office first.

As for the possibility that the evil cultivator did not take action after noticing Chen Ying's presence, that is unlikely.

The peach talisman breathing technique seemed to have a great attraction for this heretical sect.

For this, they have already gone against all reason and openly murdered the head of a county, causing many consequences and attracting much attention.

Moreover, strictly speaking, that evil path most likely failed. Considering both factors, it's not impossible to risk being discovered by the City God's Palace again.

Moreover, Chen Ying, who has practiced the Peach Talisman Breathing Method for several years, is far more attractive than Magistrate Chen, who has only practiced it for half a month.

As Jiang Li pondered this, the carriage had vanished from sight. He then pulled out the seven-colored scale from his sleeve.

"Now, we just have to see if that evil thing will take the bait after nightfall."