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Chapter 215 - 214: Catching the Culprit with the
Chapter 215 - 214: Catching the Culprit with the
Chapter 215: Chapter 214: Catching the Culprit with the
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Translator: 549690339
Li Cheng’s words left the three disciples utterly shocked. Could their master really be so formidable as to know about this matter?
Li Cheng, seeing the surprise etched on their faces, was somewhat taken aback. What did this mean?
Could it be that they were shocked by his covert spying?
This…was somewhat embarrassing!
“Master comes from the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, and I have inquired about it. The Heavenly Mechanism Sect can spy into the heaven’s secrets. It seems Master has indeed spied into them,” Gu Bikong whispered to Jiang Fan.
Even though Jiang Fan was shocked, he also understood what Li Cheng meant —that he could become a disciple now!
Despite not knowing much about Li Cheng, just the mere fact that Li Cheng could spy into the heaven’s secrets was enough to make him submit. Without a moment’s hesitation, he immediately knelt and performed the ritual of worshiping a new master.
“Disciple Jiang Fan greets Master!”
[Reception of disciple successful, reward: 2 Enlightenment opportunities.]
[Current remaining Enlightenment opportunities: 275 times.]
“Li Cheng, you’re taking disciples too easily, aren’t you? It feels like tricking a child,” Immortal Emperor Tianyuan commented with amazement.
Li Cheng ignored Immortal Emperor Tianyuan’s teasing. Now it was good, with Qing Yun, Gu Bikong, and Jiang Fan as three blank slates of disciples, boundless in potential, and he could gain a large number of Enlightenment opportunities!
Once the Heavenly Mechanism Sect moves back, having eight disciples in the Kunlun Realm, wouldn’t his Enlightenment opportunities skyrocket with just a bit more guidance?
With this in mind, Li Cheng nodded in satisfaction. “Since you have taken me as your master, naturally I will not treat anyone unfairly. Come with me!”
Inside the Immortal Palace, a nervous Jiang Fan asked, “Master, are you going to test my talent? I have been tested in the Yamen before, and I don’t have any talent for cultivation.”
This made Gu Bikong somewhat nervous.
After all, he had confidently proclaimed Jiang Fan to be a genius!
If it turned out that Jiang Fan truly had no talent, that would be like deceiving their master.
“Having consumed the Life Immortal Liquid and undergoing a metamorphosis, you’ve emerged completely transformed. Those so-called geniuses pale in comparison to you, so you don’t need to worry about your talent for cultivation,” Li Cheng said.
At these words, Gu Bikong became even more anxious, “Master, what about me? Compared with my junior brother, whose talent is stronger, and whose is weaker?”
If Jiang Fan, whom he brought, outshone him, wouldn’t that be like shooting himself in the foot?
After all, if that were the case, the master would surely pay more attention to Jiang Fan.
Li Cheng shook his head with a smile. “Talent alone doesn’t completely determine a cultivator’s future heights. Good talent merely means one starts at a higher point than others. Conversely, many geniuses, due to their talent, fall short in willpower, perseverance, and diligence.”
Gu Bikong and the others all nodded secretly. Jiang Fan said, “Master, rest assured, we will work hard and not disgrace you.”
“So you’re saying, my talent is not as good as my junior brother? Then I must work even harder,” Gu Bikong muttered to himself.
“Your talent is not inferior to Jiang Fan’s, each has their own strengths,” Li Cheng said with a smile.
About the Nirvana Holy Body, Li Cheng knew little, and how it compared to Jiang Fan’s Chaos Body was hard to say.
Maybe they were on par with each other.
However, with outstanding physiques attained, one also has to look at comprehension, willpower, and diligence.
Gu Bikong was overjoyed, finally putting his heart at ease. “Haha, that’s fantastic. Junior brother, we must work hard. You should know, our first five senior brothers and sisters have already become immortals!”
“Alright, I will first pass on to you the methods of cultivation; in just a few days, you can go challenge Head Constable Chen,” Li Cheng said.
“A few days? Master, Head Constable Chen has been cultivating for many years, and I can surpass him in just a few days?” Jiang Fan doubted his own ears.
Li Cheng just smiled without a word, and condensed the Chaos Yuan Heavenly Scripture along with some cultivation knowledge into specks of light, sending them into Jiang Fan’s forehead.
“Hehe, junior brother, you don’t know, but in here, over two years can pass while only one day goes by outside!” Gu Bikong said with a chuckle.
One month later, at the city gate of District Seventy-Three.
That night, a middle-aged man was driving a horse-drawn carriage out of the city, carrying six half-meter-tall jars of wine, fragrance wafting in the air!
Upon reaching the city gate, the City Guards all showed smiles, and the leading City Guard joked, “Head Constable Chen, have you struck another deal?”
“Haha, just a small business, I’ll treat you all to a drink later!” the middle-aged man laughed.
This middle-aged man was none other than Head Constable Chen, who had beaten Jiang Fan half to death back then.
“Heh heh, if you ask me, Head Constable Chen might as well resign and go into business instead, enjoy the freedom, and earn more than being a constable.”
Head Constable Chen quickly shook his head, “I only dabble in this during my time off. If I really resigned, I’m afraid I wouldn’t have any business at all.”
The City Guards nodded knowingly; they understood that Head Constable Chen’s business must be relying on his status as a constable. Without that status, naturally, the business would be gone.
“By the way, remember to keep an eye on that traitor Jiang Fan. He’s harmed so many children, we can’t let him sneak into the city,” Head Constable Chen added.
The leading City Guard shrugged, “It’s been a month, and there hasn’t been another child disappearance case in our District Seventy-Three. He must have run away by now!”
“No, knowing him as I do, he will definitely come back. We need to stay vigilant!” Head Constable Chen said.
“Rest assured…”
Bang!
Just at that moment, a piece of broken stone flew from nowhere, spinning rapidly and instantly smashing all six wine jars on the wagon.
“Head Constable Chen really does know me well, I’ve returned!” Jiang Fan’s voice rang out.
Head Constable Chen’s face changed slightly, and the numerous City Guards drew their longswords in unison!
But their longswords were not pointed at Jiang Fan, but at Head Constable Chen.
Because as the wine jars shattered, they revealed six unconscious children!
“Head Constable Chen, caught red-handed. You still wish to frame me?” Jiang Fan’s figure emerged from the city wall, causing everyone to marvel in silence.
“Head Constable Chen, who would have thought you were behind the children’s disappearances in the city? Why don’t you surrender now?” the lead City Guard shouted.
Although Head Constable Chen’s face turned grim, he was not at all frightened and pointed at Jiang Fan, “Fellow colleagues, it must be Jiang Fan who put these children into my wine jars to frame me. Catch him quickly!”
“Caught red-handed and still trying to argue? Still want to frame me?” Jiang Fan’s expression was calm. He took a step forward, and the complete aura of a Golden Core cultivator pressured Head Constable Chen.
Crack!
The horse carriage broke, the horses spooked, and they bolted towards the outside of the city, but Head Constable Chen was unable to move, his face filled with shock.
“You… how is this possible?”
No wonder he was in shock. It had been only a month, and Jiang Fan had become so powerful that just his aura alone immobilized him?
The City Guards were also astonished as they looked at Jiang Fan. They had often dealt with him and certainly recognized him. A mere low-ranking arrest officer, now a cultivator?
That powerful aura, although not directed at them, the mere leaking essence was terrifying!
“This man cultivated an evil skill using the blood from children’s hearts. The proof is right before our eyes. As a cultivator, I shall execute him on the spot. Does anyone object?” Jiang Fan surveyed the crowd, speaking calmly.
None dared speak!
Head Constable Chen panicked, “No, Jiang Fan, I didn’t, I was only responsible for sending the children out. Someone else wanted their lives!”
“I saw with my own eyes a month ago; do you still want to argue?” Jiang Fan said coldly.
Head Constable Chen fell silent, then gritted his teeth, “If you kill me, you’re doomed too. The powerful figure behind me will surely turn you into a pill!”