Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 322: Self Recommendation

Chapter 322: Self Recommendation

"This flying sword has twelve Soul Imprints. This isn’t something you need for now, right?” Fang Chen smiled. “Is it for Senior Sister Wu?"

Xia Ji nodded softly. "When I got into a conflict with Jue Wudi last time, Fang Lingxing from the Fang Family wanted to teach me a lesson, but Senior Sister Wu stepped up for me and fought her. In the end, Senior Sister Wu’s treasure was shattered, and she was injured."

Fang Chen nodded lightly, putting away his smile. "Then this is the right thing to do for her."

"I guess I'm using someone else's money to make a donation." Xia Ji grinned, then bid farewell to the attendant before heading out of Heavenly Treasure Pavilion with Fang Chen.

Wu Jiuquan had been closely watching Fang Chen since he came into the Heavenly Treasure Pavillion again, and as soon as he saw him about to leave, he quickly approached.

“Deacon Wu, is there anything you need?”

"Young Master Fang, I was in the wrong just now. Can you give me another chance?" said Wu Jiuquan awkwardly.

Fang Chen smiled. "There's no need for any chances. We have nothing to do with each other."

Wu Jiuquan forced a smile. "Well... A senior from my clan said that if you ever have Purple Lightning Talismans you want to sell in the future, could you consider selling them to our Heavenly Treasure Pavilion?"

"That depends on whether the price your pavilion is willing to offer is high enough or not.” Fang Chen left those words casually behind as he walked away with Xia Ji, side by side.

Wu Jiuquan's smile fizzled out, and his eyes turned sinister.

He immediately ran to report back to Shopkeeper Wu.

"It seems that he really does have the inheritance of the Purple Lightning Talismans. Even if it’s not him that has it, someone behind must have it," mused Shopkeeper Wu.

Wu Jiuquan's eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness. "Uncle, should I find an opportunity to...."

Shopkeeper Wu glanced at him and calmly said, "We are businessmen, not bandits. When you see this young man from now on, be polite to him for my sake."

"But we at the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion have Talisman Masters too..." muttered Wu Jiuquan.

"What are you implying?" asked Shopkeeper Wu.

Wu Jiuquan quickly said, "I mean, maybe we should find a way to acquire the Purple Lightning Talisman inheritance from him? In this world, as long as the price is right, everything is negotiable."

Shopkeeper Wu sighed softly. "Why are you still so naive at your age? Now that he has joined the Fang Family, how will you coerce him into selling you the inheritance for the Purple Lightning Talisman inheritance?" Pausing for a moment, he continued, "Stop having such crooked ideas. Although the Purple Lightning Talisman inheritance is rare, it doesn't mean much to our Heavenly Treasure Pavilion. Focus your energy on the upcoming trade conference. Encourage all parties to send goods as soon as possible. You won’t be lacking in stuff to sell when the time comes."

"Yes..." answered Wu Jiuquan.

***

"What’s this place?" asked Fang Chen in confusion as Xia Ji led him into a remote manor.

"This is Lord Tiger's Manor," said Xia Ji, grinning. "He is a Foundation Building Realm cultivator who has some weight in the empire. He’s especially skilled in finding people, but his services aren’t cheap."

"Are you planning on asking him to help you find your Senior Brother Liu?" mused Fang Chen.

"That’s right. Regardless of whether Senior Brother Liu is alive or dead, I need to have closure." Xia Ji nodded. "You can leave me here, and I'll go by myself. After I'm done, I'll return to Profound Void Temple, and we'll meet again in a few days."

"Alright, if there's any trouble, remember to let me know," said Fang Chen, nodding and turning to leave.

As he walked away, Xia Ji entered the mansion. At the same time, Fang Chen's divine soul had already appeared above the mansion.

Accompanied by a guide, Xia Ji arrived at a courtyard where an old man was leisurely drinking tea.

"Xia Ji, you're here again? I told you, this matter isn’t easy to handle. You need to have enough spirit stones," said the old man without lifting his eyelids. "If it weren't for Master Chanyuan, I wouldn't even want anything to do with this."

"Lord Tiger, what’s our chances?" asked Xia Ji in a deep voice.

"Only thirty percent. This is the capital of Grand Qian, and the other party is a member of the Fang Family with high cultivation. We have only a thirty percent chance at success," said the old man calmly. "Even if we fail, your money won’t be refunded.”

"Here are a thousand low-grade spirit stones.” Xia Ji placed the spirit stones in front of the old man. “Please count them, Lord Tiger."

The old man's eyelids opened, and his eyes lit up as he stared at the piles of spirit stones in front of him. He looked at Xia Ji. "Kid, where did you get these?"

"Lord Tiger, you don't need to worry about that. Just help me kill Fang Lingxing," said Xia Ji calmly.

In the void, Fang Chen's eyes flashed with surprise. Xia Ji was hiring an assassin? Was he doing this for Wu Ruochou...?

Something wasn't right.

Furrowing his brows, Fang Chen pondered. Although Fang Lingxing injured Wu Ruochou, it wasn't anything too serious. Given Xia Ji's temperament, he wouldn't spend such a large sum just to have someone in the Fang Family killed. After all, this would bring Xia Ji a great risk; if this was exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The old man’s expression suddenly turned serious. "Kid, why do you have so many low-grade spirit stones? Why not keep them for yourself? If I hire someone to act, there will be no room for us to back out any longer.”

"For no particular reason. If anything, I’m just seeking justice for Senior Brother Liu," said Xia Ji calmly.

Hearing that, Fang Chen suddenly understood. Perhaps Senior Brother Liu was already dead, and Xia Ji knew about it but pretended not to, all for the sake of avenging him.

Fang Chen chuckled and shook his head. He’s not telling me because he’s afraid that I'll have a hard time in the Fang Family. He’s after all targeting a member of the Fang Family. You're quite naive, Xia Ji.

"If I had known you’d be so adamant, I wouldn’t have told you it was Fang Lingxing you’re after." The old man sighed lightly and then looked at Xia Ji, his eyes flickering. "Tell me, if I keep you here, not only will I have the spirit stones, but I also won't have to offend the Fang Family. Would that be killing two birds with one stone?"

"Lord Tiger, you're not that kind of person.” Xia Ji smiled. “Besides, I didn’t come here alone, I have companions with me. If I don't make it out of here, my companions will naturally know."

The old man remained silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed heartily. "I was just joking with you. Don't mind me. I'll take this deal. But as I’ve told you, there's only a thirty percent chance of success. If the operation fails, I won't refund you a single low-grade spirit stone."

"If it really fails, I'll accept my fate.” Xia Ji's lips curled further upward. “I just hope you won't pull any funny business, or else it'll be a case of ‘the fish dying and the net breaking.’"

"Are you threatening me?" The old man's gaze shifted slightly, a terrifying aura emanating from him, enveloping Xia Ji.

Xia Ji said nothing as he gazed silently at the old man.

After a moment, the old man waved his hand. "Go on, since we’ve struck a deal, I won't cheat you. Just sit back and watch the show."

"Very well, I'll take my leave then," said Xia Ji, bowing slightly.

Once outside the mansion, he headed straight out of the inner city toward Profound Void Mountain

As for Fang Chen, his divine soul returned to his body, and after a moment's thought, he headed toward the old man’s manor.

Fang Chen knocked, and after a moment, a man opened the door.

When he saw Fang Chen, he furrowed his brow. "Who are you?" he asked, scrutinizing Fang Chen. "You're in the wrong place."

Fang Chen smiled. "I'm here to see Lord Tiger. I’m sure I’m in the right place."

The man’s frown deepened. "Who recommended you?"

Fang Chen thought for a moment, then replied,"I recommended myself.”