Who gave you permission to refine demons like this?

Seeing the corpse on the ground and their master's serious expression, Lin Sheng and Cao Xing realized that the next topic was not so simple.

Su Ren said, "This matter must not be revealed to others, especially to other dojos in different districts."

"That's right. The Martial Virtue Division has also listed this as an important and secret matter. It is only because of the special nature of Liuyun Pavilion that you are allowed to intervene," Duan Xiaoyi said solemnly.

"Yes!" Lin Sheng and Cao Xingyi replied.

Su Ren nodded to Duan Xiaoyi, who then got up and went to the corpse of the corpse man.

He looked at Lin Sheng: "You fought this person and killed him. Did you notice anything unusual about him?"

"abnormal....."

Lin Sheng thought back and over and over but couldn't find anything particularly unusual, though there were some things that caught his attention.

He thought for a moment and said, "I haven't noticed anything unusual, but there are some things that are on my mind."

Duan Xiaoyi cast a glance at Lin Sheng, signaling him to continue.

"After I fought him, he blocked my attack to protect the corpses he was carrying. At first, I thought those two corpses were his attack method or something."

However, it was only after watching that the other party absorbed it, thereby gaining even greater power.

If I had to say something, I think this method is quite significant.

"When I told my master, he said it might be because the other party's cultivation technique was incomplete, so he had to absorb corpses to maintain his life. Therefore, I didn't pay much attention to it."

A look of appreciation flashed in Duan Xiaoyi's eyes: "You're right. Although the underlying truth is different from what you and Su Ren speculated, you've grasped the key points."

"The method of absorbing corpses is indeed the most unusual aspect."

Cao Xingyi asked, "May I ask what kind of abnormality this is, Senior Duan?"

"The absorption of corpses is due to the cultivation technique, but not to the person's cultivation technique."

"you mean....."

"The cultivation technique this person is using is a forbidden technique that has already been circulated!"

A forbidden demonic technique that extracts life force and merges with the origin!

Prohibited Law!

The two were startled. Cao Xingyi's expression became serious, while Lin Sheng was hearing this term for the first time, his eyes filled with doubt.

"The so-called forbidden methods refer to techniques, spells, etc. that are used without regard to consequences in pursuit of results and without any restrictions."

Since its establishment, the Martial Virtue Division has witnessed countless forbidden techniques over hundreds of years, and is therefore extremely familiar with them.

"I came here to investigate the campsite, but after talking with your master, I heard that I had encountered some assassination attempts. After learning more, I found that the methods used by the attackers were very similar to the forbidden techniques recorded by the Martial Virtue Division. That's why I investigated this corpse."

Duan Xiaoyi turned his body over, channeled his profound energy into his fingers, and placed them on the back of the corpse.

Guided by the primordial energy, the veins of the corpse appeared, but they did not resemble those of a dead person; instead, they were a dark red.

Lin Sheng frowned, looking at the constantly appearing meridians, and after a moment he was shocked to find that his entire body was like this.

Su Ren nodded: "That's exactly the situation. This person's cultivation technique was indeed incomplete, but in order to break through his cultivation level, he used a forbidden technique to make up for the incompleteness of the technique."

"However, how could a cultivation technique obtained rashly possibly be a perfect match for him? Perfecting a cultivation technique is not that simple; he has merely delayed his death."

Picking up where Su Ren left off, Duan Xiaoyi said, "Even so, the effect of this kind of restrictive technique is still quite remarkable. Look, the corpse has been there for some time, yet it still retains a trace of life. What does that mean?"

Before Lin Sheng and the other could speak, he explained, "This means that someone is deliberately spreading these forbidden techniques behind the scenes!"

Such an effective technique couldn't possibly achieve its effects without external assistance!

"At first, I was just suspicious, but after checking the records of forbidden techniques in the Martial Virtue Division, I found that this technique does indeed have many similarities in effect with a forbidden technique in the records."

"The Art of Borrowing Life to Steal a Life"

"This name..." Lin Sheng murmured.

Without even mentioning the effects of the technique, you can tell what kind of technique it is just by hearing its name.

Cao Xing asked thoughtfully, "Could it be that someone secretly copied this technique, modified it, and then leaked it out?"

Duan Xiaoyi paused for a moment, then slowly said, "The Martial Virtue Division has extremely strict control over the forbidden laws. Apart from high-ranking Red Guards, everyone else needs a special token and a written order to access them."

"Furthermore, all forbidden laws can only be viewed within a certain time limit; they cannot be copied or taken away."

"If what you say is true, Xingyi, then this matter..."

Duan Xiaoyi didn't say anything more, but everyone present could guess what he wanted to say next.

Beyond that, the issues no longer involve simple interpersonal relationships.

"However, we can't be sure that's the case. After all, there are countless methods in the demonic path, so it's not surprising that they have similar ideas," Duan Xiaoyi continued.

"Even disregarding everything else, we must thoroughly investigate this forbidden technique and seal it off."

"If even rogue cultivators using incomplete techniques can gain life from corpses and temporarily improve their condition, how can those martial arts schools with abundant cultivation resources possibly foresee this?"

"Not to mention what the propagators behind this ban will think."

Duan Xiaoyi's tone was full of worry.

Lin Sheng shared the same attitude; he could already imagine what would happen if the Nine Blades, Golden Pagoda, and other martial arts schools obtained this forbidden technique.

It's definitely not going to be anything good!

"So in the past few days, in addition to investigating the matter of the campsite, I have also investigated the matter of the prohibition law and have made some progress."

"So fast?" Cao Xingyi was somewhat surprised. He thought Duan Xiaoyi was saying all this to arrange the mission later, but he didn't expect him to be demonstrating his investigation and judgment.

"Of course, the methods of the Martial Virtue Division are not simple."

As he spoke, he took out a scroll from his pocket and handed it to Cao Xingyi.

"We have discovered that the ban has already been circulating privately in Izumi. I have notified the Military Affairs Bureau of the surrounding area, and someone will be keeping a close watch on it."

"You need to find this person and bring him to justice. We need to investigate the information behind him."

"This person was once a disciple of the Nine Blades Sect. He secretly stole resources from his own dojo with many others. After being discovered, he and his group fled."

"According to the investigation, the strongest among them used this forbidden technique to drain several Nine Blades Sect disciples who came to capture them dry, thus allowing them to escape."

"That's interesting."

As Cao Xing spoke, he listened, expressing his desire to test his skills against this "strongest person".

He opened the scroll and looked at the person inside, lost in thought. He had absolutely no recollection of this person.

Lin Sheng also walked closer to look at the picture on the scroll, and his eyelids twitched when he saw it clearly.

He couldn't help but exclaim, "Isn't that the Xie guy from before?!"

"Who?" Su Ren asked hastily upon seeing his disciple's tone.

"You know him?" Duan Xiaoyi also cast a glance at Lin Sheng.

"We're more than just acquaintances; we've even done business together. I sold some of his precious plants for him."

Lin Sheng spoke without thinking, only realizing afterward that there was something wrong with his words. He looked up and, sure enough, saw Duan Xiaoyi's serious gaze.

"Senior Duan, this actually happened a long time ago, it's not a big deal..."

Afterwards, Lin Sheng told Duan Xiaoyi in detail the whole story of how he had previously sold precious plants to raise money.

After listening, the other party immediately scoffed.

Duan Xiaoyi joked with Su Ren, "Su Ren, your apprentice is much more clever than you were back then."

Su Ren glared at the instigator with annoyance: "Hmph, I'll settle the score with you later."

Cao Xing scratched his head, muttering to himself that he had been settling this score for months.

He then quickly nudged Lin Sheng: "Junior brother, are you still able to contact this person?"

"It depends on luck. I do know who the middleman this person contacted was before, but I don't know if they are still in contact with that middleman."

"But we can give it a try. If the theft of the precious plant has already been exposed, it's not hard to deduce that they no longer have enough channels to dispose of the stolen goods."

"If we can reappear under the name of Huangsha, perhaps we can re-establish contact with them."

"Very good!" Duan Xiaoyi said.

"You are welcome to give it a try. Just ask for whatever materials or help you need. If you can uncover what's behind this forbidden technique, I will definitely report it to the Martial Virtue Division for credit."

Cao Xingyi put his arm around Lin Sheng and said with envy, "You kid, if I had known, I would have stood up for you back then. A merit from the Martial Virtue Division can be exchanged for real treasures."

Lin Sheng chuckled.

"I'll have to trouble you again this time, senior brother."

"No problem, no problem."

.......

Shuangxi Rice Shop.

Wang Zhuang sat at the counter, watching people come and go in the rice shop selecting and buying rice, and sighed.

He wasn't worried about his rice shop's recent business, but rather distressed about losing sales.

Since Xie Dahai reported the theft of the treasure plant, almost all the Taoist temples in Hequan Town have begun to investigate whether there is any similar behavior within their sects. This has caused many cultivators to rush to sell their goods, even at low prices, just to avoid being discovered by the Taoist temples.

Therefore, more people are looking for him than ever before, which should be a good thing. But the problem is that no one dares to take on these things. Whoever does, they are easily targeted by the dojo.

There's no need to risk your life for money.

Therefore, Wang Zhuang had no choice but to stop; he also needed to protect himself.

He muttered to himself, "If someone were to do this now, it would be incredibly profitable."

Just then, he saw a well-dressed child walk in, look around, and then walk towards him.

"Another child buying rice for the family."

Wang Zhuang leaned out from behind the counter and asked, "What kind of rice do you want to buy? How much?"

The child stood up on tiptoe, and Wang Zhuang also leaned his ear closer.

He's seen many children, and some of them are naturally soft-spoken; you have to listen carefully to them.

"Mr. Huang Sha asked me to have a chat with you."

Wang Zhuang's body trembled violently, his eyes filled with shock and fear, but the expression in his eyes quickly changed to a gentle one.

"Oh, you want to buy pearl rice? Yes, yes, yes, come over to the backyard, it's freshly arrived recently."

Wang Zhuang led the child into the backyard and into the room where Lin Sheng and Xie Dahai had previously made their transaction.

After inviting the child into the house, he quickly closed the door, making sure it was closed before turning around.

I was startled by the sight before me as soon as I turned around.

The person sitting in the chair was no longer the child from before, but a person in a black robe wearing a mask.

"Immortal... Immortal..."

"It is I, Huang Sha."

Upon hearing the familiar voice from his memory, Wang Zhuang quickly said, "Master Huang, it's Master Huang! It's good that it's Master Huang."

He said to Lin Sheng, who was sitting in the chair, "Please sit down, please sit down."

His heart was pounding. He pulled out a chair and plopped down in it. After a while, he realized he was clearly terrified.

Lin Sheng didn't have time for pleasantries and went straight to the point.

"I heard that the dojo's Takami (treasure plant) and Takami meat business is booming lately."

Wang Zhuang shook his head: "No, no, it has been slowly declining since you stopped doing it, and now no one dares to do it anymore. Those dojos have already noticed."

"No, it's very popular, otherwise why would so many people be willing to sell their stuff at low prices?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhuang blinked: "Immortal Master... could it be that you wish to start over...?"

He didn't dare ask why Huang Sha had suddenly stopped doing this kind of business before, nor did he dare ask why he had come back, but he was happy as long as the other party showed this sign.

Because he can also make a fortune!

As for the possibility of being investigated by the dojo...

It's not like I, Wangzhuang, am selling it; I'm just a middleman. Besides, the better the opportunity, the riskier it is. If I don't make money now, when will I?

"You really want me to start over?"

Realizing her thoughts had been exposed, she said with a hint of embarrassment, "No...no."

"Hmph, just say what you're thinking."

"I'm contacting you this time to restart this business."

"Now that such a good opportunity to obtain a generous reward has presented itself, why wouldn't I take a chance?"

"Yes, yes, I will definitely cooperate fully with the Immortal Master."

"Tell me all the business opportunities you have that you want to ship right now. I'm here to pick out the right business opportunities."

"Very well! I have all the records. I'll bring them to you right away, Immortal Master!"

Wang Zhuang immediately ran out the door and brought over all the recorded requirements.

"Immortal Master, please look, these are all."

Lin Sheng checked them one by one, trying to see if the person he had previously made a deal with was among them.

When I was doing business with the other party before, I only knew their surname but not their given name, so I need to compare them one by one.

Seeing Lin Sheng place the information in his hand aside one by one, Wang Zhuang eagerly awaited the other party's reply.

Suddenly, a name caught my eye: "Xie Dahai".

"This person's surname is Xie, and..." he thought to himself.

Looking at the list filled with countless precious plants and meats, he looked at Wang Zhuang and asked, "Who is this person who has so many items?"

Wang Zhuang took the order, and after looking at the name, he exclaimed with delight, "Master, is this the person you did business with before?"

"Oh?"

"It's Xie Dahai, Boss Xie. He traded pecans with you. If I remember correctly, it was twelve."

found it!

Lin Sheng was overjoyed, but his tone remained calm: "So it was him."

"It seems this person has made quite a profit recently. Before, he only sold pecans, but now, looking at the items on this list, many of them are quite valuable."

Wang Zhuang's expression changed, and he seemed about to say something but swallowed it back, only opening his mouth slightly.

"Just say it! If you want to do this business, don't hide it!"

"Yes, yes, Immortal Master." Wang Zhuang wiped his sweat after being yelled at by Lin Sheng.

He lowered his voice and pursed his lips, saying, "Boss Xie is no longer a member of the dojo."

"He defected not long ago."