Cultivating Immortality: What kind of cheat can you use if you don't have money?

Chapter 169 Mystery

Li Qingyi stood outside the city gate, stunned.

He had assumed that Qi Xuanjia would prevent him from leaving the city on the grounds of safety or rules.

Unexpectedly, she simply followed silently beside him.

With Qi Xuanjia, a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator, by her side, Li Qingyi naturally wouldn't bring Hong Zhong along anymore.

The real purpose of this trip was to find an opportunity to release the Green Puppet from my sea of ​​consciousness.

The red dragon can remain in the capital city.

Stepping back into Qingling City, a strange, chilling atmosphere immediately enveloped me.

The checks at the city gates were several times stricter than usual.

The frequency and size of the city patrols have increased significantly, and a tense atmosphere, like the impending storm, permeates the air.

The most noticeable change is the Zhenyang Tower, which used to be bustling with guests and filled with singing and dancing.

At that moment, a temporary fence had been erected around the tall building.

A large number of cultivators dressed in Zhenyanglou attire, exuding a powerful aura, patrolled back and forth, their expressions wary.

The entire area was completely sealed off, and one could vaguely sense that more than one powerful Foundation Establishment aura lurked deep within the building.

It seems that the death of the Lord of Zhenyang has caused a great upheaval within the forces of Qingling City.

"Commander Qi, I'm going to the Tingyu Pavilion's branch here to handle some internal affairs."

Li Qingyi stopped at a crossroads, turned to look at Qi Xuanjia, and spoke in a calm tone.

"It would be inappropriate for you to go with us. You are probably familiar with the rules of Tingyu Pavilion."

Qi Xuanjia raised an eyebrow slightly, as if he was weighing his options.

After a few moments of silence, he nodded: "Very well. This subordinate will wait here. Young Master—go and return quickly."

Even so, his Foundation Establishment Peak Divine Sense, locked onto Li Qingyi, showed no sign of relaxing.

Li Qingyi said no more, turned around and merged into the crowd, seemingly casually turning into a bustling commercial street.

At first, Qi Xuanjia's divine sense locked onto Dingdang steadily.

I could clearly sense the figure in the blue robe weaving through the crowd, the route was clear.

However, just as Li Qingyi passed through two crowded alleys in succession...

The divine sense disappeared without warning.

Qi Xuanjia's eyes narrowed, and his powerful divine sense swept across the area like an invisible giant net.

But he could no longer catch a glimpse of that familiar aura in the blue robe.

His brows furrowed, and his face darkened.

They possessed special treasures or talismans to guard against being locked onto by divine sense—and seized the moment when I wasn't paying attention, they decisively escaped.

Qi Xuanjia cursed inwardly, "What a slippery brat!"

He did not rush to leave the spot.

Instead, he stood still like a true statue, calmly surveying the bustling crowd around him, patiently waiting.

He knew that since the other party had chosen to leave in this way, they must have something important to do, but in the end, they would most likely come back.

Having successfully broken free from Qi Xuanjia's spiritual lock, Li Qingyi did not go far.

He quickly slipped into the depths of a secluded, deserted alley, and after confirming that no one was around, a thought struck him.

The Azure Puppet within his sea of ​​consciousness was released directly.

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"The Supreme Corpse Refining Technique of the Nine Netherworlds: Transform Your Bone Structure!"

Li Qingyi made a hand seal, and a wisp of dark energy overflowed from her fingertips and entered the head of the Green Puppet.

The bones and muscles of the blue puppet's face began to reshape.

In a short while, a strange face with sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and a dashing and heroic air replaced the original face that resembled his.

"Not bad." Li Qingyi looked it over and nodded in satisfaction.

This kind of change originating from bone structure is far more sophisticated than ordinary disguise techniques. Unless a cultivator from the Purple Mansion Realm carefully examines it using special methods, it is extremely difficult to detect.

Li Qingyi once again marveled at the greatness of Youhuang.

Since we're already here—

Li Qingyi changed her mind and decided to take the opportunity to visit the Tingyu Pavilion branch in Qingling City.

With the death of Beifeng, the people here are leaderless, and who knows what kind of chaos they have descended into.

He arrived at the underground stronghold with practiced ease.

Upon entering the stronghold, the usual cold and somber atmosphere remained.

But there was an indescribable sense of unease in the air.

A number of assassins had gathered in the hall, in small groups of three or five.

Upon seeing Li Qingyi appear, the noisy discussions instantly quieted down.

All eyes turned to him, filled with awe, doubt, and anticipation.

A seasoned assassin who appeared to be somewhat experienced stepped forward, bracing himself for a moment before asking, "Young Master, do you know where Lord Beifeng is now?"

Li Qingyi didn't stop walking, her gaze sweeping over the crowd. "Beifeng? Dead."

The four words fell like icicles, plunging the entire hall into a deathly silence.

"He conspired with the Lord of Zhenyang Tower and the Lord of Qingling City to ambush and kill me outside the city."

"There was a way to die long ago, which I and Hongzhong personally ended."

The crowd looked at each other, clearly incredulous.

"Now," Li Qingyi stopped and looked around, "the Qingling City branch needs a new leader."

You may elect yourselves or compete according to the rules. Those chosen shall come before me and report back.”

Having said that, he ignored everyone's reactions and walked toward the luxurious palace belonging to the North Wind deep inside.

During the journey, he subconsciously activated his divine sense and scanned the surroundings.

The palace was still lavishly furnished, but a man sat in the main seat.

The man wore an inconspicuous gray robe and his face was as pale as paper.

Seeing Li Qingyi's divine sense probing over, the man smiled slightly at the direction Li Qingyi was in.

A hidden meaning?!

The head of the Purple Mansion of Tingyu Pavilion in Xuan Kingdom was actually hiding here? And he was so badly injured?

Although Li Qingyi had never seen Xuanji.

However, the faint aura of the Purple Mansion Dao on the other party had already revealed his identity.

As Li Qingyi stepped into the palace, Xuanji suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes and looked at Li Qingyi.

"As expected of the Young Master." Xuanji spoke first, his voice hoarse: "The information I left at the Imperial City headquarters must have been successfully deciphered by the Young Master, right?"

As he spoke, Xuanji couldn't help but bleed.

Li Qingyi: "

"What kind of interpretation is this! It was pure luck; I came back to check and bumped into the real deal!"

Li Qingyi remained expressionless, only nodding slightly, adopting a profound and in control demeanor.

Xuanji seemed quite satisfied with his reaction, coughed a few more times, and sighed, "To have already developed divine consciousness at the Qi Refining stage, the Pavilion Master truly has discerning eyes, choosing such an extraordinary talent as the Young Pavilion Master."

Li Qingyi's lips twitched slightly, and she changed the subject: "How did you get into this state?"

"Ugh—don't even mention it." Xuanji looked annoyed. "I got ambushed by that old sly gravedigger!"

That old ghost cultivated three supernatural powers, while I only have one. Naturally, I would be at a disadvantage in a head-on confrontation.

But what's even more infuriating is that damned emperor, Li Wuyai!

At the crucial moment, they secretly dealt me ​​a severe blow; otherwise, I wouldn't be so badly injured!

Li Qingyi:

Thank you, I was offended.

Although the criticism was directed at the emperor, it felt as if his own son was also being targeted.

However, he also gleaned crucial information.

The tomb keeper possesses three supernatural powers, while Xuanji only has one, indicating a significant difference in their strength.

In addition, Li Wuyai did indeed get involved in the chaotic battle that night, and his position was delicate.

Li Qingyi did not press Li Qingyi about the supernatural powers.

Firstly, his persona as the young master of the pavilion should not be portrayed as too ignorant, and secondly, now is clearly not the time to discuss cultivation realms.

Xuanji laboriously pulled a jade bottle from his bosom, poured out a pill that exuded a rich medicinal fragrance, and swallowed it.

He looked at Li Qingyi, "Lord of the Pavilion's grand plan—where is it now? Cough—I fled with serious injuries, and many messages have been lost."