Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Faced with the conclusive evidence that Wang Chen had presented, Ji Yongtai did not choose to vehemently resist to the end, because he knew all too well how terrifying the sect could be.

In fact, in an extremely unfavorable situation, the Guarding Envoy of Beiwang City did possess the strength to resist. After all, this was his stronghold, which he had operated for many years and had long since prepared necessary measures.

But he still confessed his crimes in full detail.

After Ji Yongtai left his post in Beiwang City, he established a relationship with the Mysterious Intent Taoist.

He had actually known the other party from his time as a Loose Cultivator and had quite a good friendship; the two hit it off right away, one overt and the other covert, working together in perfect tacit understanding.

The Mysterious Intent Bandits' ability to roam unchecked between the two states owed much to Ji Yongtai's contributions.

And of the treasures looted by the Mysterious Intent Taoist, Ji Yongtai also had his share!Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"Sign it."

After listening, Li Feiyuan threw a piece of Talisman Paper to Ji Yongtai, which contained the confession he had just given.

With a bitter smile, Ji Yongtai used his finger as a pen and his blood as ink to sign with his Dharma Seal.

After signing, he kowtowed three solid times to Li Feiyuan, "Hall Master Li, I am willing to hand over all of my secret treasury's treasures, in exchange for you sparing my wife and children's lives."

Li Feiyuan looked at him with profound meaning, a cold smile tugging at the corner of his lips, "Agreed."

With Ji Yongtai willing to cooperate, what followed was simple.

Li Feiyuan's men took complete control of the Guarding Mansion, beginning to seal and inventory Ji Yongtai's assets.

Seizing the opportunity, Wang Chen took his leave, "Hall Master Li, if there is nothing else, Junior Brother Zuo and I will be taking our leave now."

Ji Yongtai had been in charge of Beiwang City for many years and had colluded with the horse bandits; it was inevitable that his collection of treasures was substantial.

However, Wang Chen harbored not the slightest hint of covetousness, for he had already reaped enough benefits.

"Very well."

Li Feiyuan nodded and said in a gentle tone, "You have dealt with the Mysterious Intent Bandits and unearthed a corrupt element for the sect; I will surely commend you for your merits once I am back!"

"Thank you, Hall Master."

Wang Chen immediately offered a Storage Bag, "This is the loot I confiscated from Mysterious Intent, please take it back with you as corroborating evidence."

This Storage Bag indeed belonged to the Mysterious Intent Taoist, but just now, Wang Chen had deposited a thousand Middle Spirits into it.

If Li Feiyuan had not spoken those last words, Wang Chen would not have brought it out.

But since Li Feiyuan implied so, even if it was just a polite remark, he was willing to pay a little to take the gamble.

Because within the sect, Merit Points were more useful than Spirit Stones!

Li Feiyuan reached out to take the Storage Bag, and upon opening it and scanning it with his Divine Sense, the smile on his face became a few degrees more genuine, "Very well."

He truly began to appreciate Wang Chen.

Despite his origin as a Loose Cultivator, Wang Chen had become an Inner Sect Disciple at a young age, and remarkably, he was so aware of the proper courtesies; Li Feiyuan's previous three-tenths of intention now became nine-tenths!

To commend someone only took a few kind words and did not cost Spirit Stones; it earned him a favor while reaping real benefits.

Why not indeed!

Li Feiyuan was very efficient in handling matters. By the afternoon of the next day, he had sent for Wang Chen.

"The matter with Ji Yongtai has been settled, and I will now take my men back to the sect," said the Hall Master of the Department of Punishment. "Will you be returning with us?"

"Thank you, Hall Master,"

Wang Chen promptly replied, "Junior Brother Zuo and I have some business to attend to and plan to stay here a few more days. You have many responsibilities and need not worry about us."

Although the task of exterminating the Mysterious Intent Bandits was completed, returning to the sect now might lead to new troubles.

Wang Chen had not forgotten why he had come here in the first place!

His plan was to wait a few more days and return to Wanling City on the day of the Outer Sect examination.

In this way, those who wanted to deal with Zuo Xiaomo would be helpless, unable to prevent the two from entering the Nine Dragons Land Palace.

"Fine," Li Feiyuan said after thinking it over. "Then you will temporarily take charge of Beiwang City. The new Guarding Envoy you will take over will arrive in three days at the earliest."

Beiwang City was nothing special, lacking in rich resources or valuable special products—quite the chicken rib.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be Ji Yongtai's turn to be dispatched there.

Such a place wasn't highly sought after by anyone; appointing a new Guarding Envoy was a straightforward matter that didn't require any covert struggles or power plays. A few days were more than enough.

"Disciple obeys!" Wang Chen accepted the temporary assignment without a second thought.

After Li Feiyuan and the others left, Wang Chen took over the affairs of the Guarding Mansion in Beiwang City.

Knowing he would be departing in a few days, he had no intention of making any big moves. He called together a group of untouched stewards and instructed them to take orders from Zuo Xiaomo, ensuring they all did their jobs well.

Only then did Wang Chen learn that Ji Yongtai had committed suicide in his cell out of fear of punishment, and his body had already been cremated and his ashes consecrated.

As for his wife and children, they were all stripped of their Root Bone and escorted to another city to live.

Wang Chen felt no ripples in his heart upon learning this and had no interest in pondering how much Li Feiyuan profited from it.

After sending these people away, he said to Zuo Xiaomo, "Junior Brother Zuo, I'm afraid I'm going to have to trouble you for a few more days."

"I'm going into seclusion."

"Ah?"

Zuo Xiaomo was perplexed: "Again?"

"The last time was a sham," Wang Chen said with a smile. "This time it's real."

He was ready for a breakthrough!

After giving Zuo Xiaomo his instructions, Wang Chen entered the Cultivation Chamber of the Guarding Mansion.

Although Li Feiyuan and his associates had destroyed the mansion's defense arrays, the Spirit Gathering Array set up in the chamber remained intact.

He activated the array and then brought up the immortal cultivation panel.

[Sub: Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method (Tier 5): 499/500]

Wang Chen took off his robe and undergarment, then pulled out five bottles of Vajra Ghee from his Storage Bag.

He had bought these bottles of Vajra Ghee from the Four Seas Commerce Association in Wanling City, and they didn't come cheap.

After breaking through to the fifth tier, Wang Chen clearly felt that the Vajra Ghee's efficacy was waning. He barely managed to keep up with his training progress by combining it with his homemade Dragon Tiger Strong Soul Soup.

Wang Chen estimated that by the sixth tier, this Vajra Ghee would be utterly useless.

The Heavenly Dragon Temple surely had higher-tier medicines, but it was unlikely he could get them through normal channels.

Without giving it much thought, Wang Chen cleared his mind of all distractions and emotional burdens, then evenly applied the Vajra Ghee to every inch of his skin, ensuring not to miss a spot.

He skillfully activated the powerful cultivation technique, absorbing every bit of the ghee's medicinal strength into his body.

He then swallowed three Soul-Fortifying Pills in one breath.

The moment the medicinal power was triggered, Wang Chen added 1 point of Heavenly Merit to the Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method.

[Sub: Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method (Tier 6): 0/600]

Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method Tier Six, Vajra Invulnerability!

Boom!

It was as if a ten-ton bomb had exploded inside Wang Chen's body instantly. Every inch of skin, every muscle, every bone, and all his meridians were torn apart.

He felt as if he were in the midst of an infernal furnace!

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