A public notice was posted seeking a wife, and a female saint from the Immortal Sect was found.

Li Hong fell into deep thought, but he quickly suppressed the idea. The Chen family was just a small family and not worth his time.

Most importantly, it is true that the Chen family took thirty bottles of Foundation Establishment Pills from Zhao Dezhi, but to say that Zhao Dezhi's death was related to the Chen family or that the Chen family was the ones who did it seems irrational.

However, he would naturally not miss the opportunity that might actually exist in the Chen family's possession.

After thinking for a moment, Li Gang said, "Let's leave the Chen family for later, after the earth vein spirit pupa has condensed. There's no need to rush. You can send more people to keep an eye on the Chen family. They might be hiding an opportunity. You understand this, right? Let's talk about everything after we successfully obtain the spirit pupa and achieve the Golden Core."

Liu Can hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded. Zhao Dezhi was already dead. Destroying the Chen family now would only attract more attention from that old man Ye Nan'an.

Obtaining the spirit pupa is the most important thing; there's no need to cause any more trouble during this time.

Thinking of this, Liu Can said, "Brother Li, don't worry. Ye Nan'an has planted many spies in the Chen family. In fact, I have also planted a few people in there. Every move the Chen family makes cannot escape my eyes."

Li Hong chuckled coldly twice. They were both the type to act only after seeing a clear benefit. Liu Can had also been eyeing the Chen family for a long time, but now was not the time to concern himself with such things.

Liu Can's expression shifted, and he said, "Next, as Brother Li said, I will send out my trusted men to patrol the area within a hundred miles of Qing Shi Mountain, while Brother Li will guard the cave."

"However, Brother Li, I have brought another piece of news with me this time, which is very important."

Li Hong looked up at Liu Can and asked, "What news?"

Liu Can chuckled a few times and said, "It's huge news, even a great opportunity that's no less significant than the Earth Vein Spirit Chrysalis."

"This matter is still related to the female cultivator that countless sects have been searching for recently."

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Over the past two days, Chen Yi has remained as calm as ever, practicing his cultivation and spells as usual.

The Chen family, however, could not remain calm. Zhao Dezhi's death could not be kept secret; the entire Chen family already knew about it.

Liu Shen was the most excited. With the Zhao family's Foundation Establishment cultivator gone, the Chen family would no longer have to fear the Zhao family.

Zhao Xing, the head of the Zhao family, is at the ninth level of the Qi Refining stage, and so is the head of the Chen family. The two families are now roughly equal in strength.

Even Li Changqing was filled with doubts about Zhao Dezhi's death.

"There aren't many Foundation Establishment cultivators in this area. Who could have killed Zhao Dezhi?"

In the evening, Li Changqing returned to the courtyard and, upon seeing Chen Yi, couldn't help but bring up the matter.

Chen Yi shook his head, looking like he was seriously thinking, and said, "Who can say for sure? Maybe Zhao Dezhi was too high-profile, and a powerful cultivator passing by couldn't stand it and killed him on a whim."

"Therefore, it's better to be low-key. Like me, I stay at home and cultivate myself every day, and that's perfectly safe."

"Besides, this matter has nothing to do with us. You're just wasting your energy thinking about it."

Li Changqing glanced at Chen Yi speechlessly; Chen Yi's analysis was essentially pointless.

The reason she was so concerned was naturally because of the Earth Vein Chrysalis. Even she couldn't be sure whether Zhao Dezhi's death meant that the matter of the Earth Vein Chrysalis had been known by a third party other than Li Hong and Liu Can.

After thinking it over, Li Changqing wasn't too worried. After all, Li Hong and Liu Can would definitely be more concerned about Zhao Dezhi's death than she was.

Whether any third-party forces knew about the Earth Vein Chrysalis was something she only needed to observe Li Hong and Liu Can's reactions to find out.

Of course, if a third party joins the competition, it won't make much difference to her, and might even bring some benefits.

When the three parties are locked in a struggle, she might be able to escape more easily because she is the one hiding in the shadows. Being hidden in the shadows is advantageous, at least she can stir up the waters even more.

Thinking of this, Li Changqing nodded and said, "You're right, this matter has nothing to do with us, so there's no need to worry about it."

Chen Yi nodded repeatedly, and was about to speak when Ye Chen suddenly strode closer.

Upon seeing the two, Ye Chen immediately said, "Patriarch Chen, Sister Changqing, I just received some news from my sect master grandfather. It's related to the female cultivator that countless sects are searching for. Although this matter has nothing to do with us, this time it's different."

Li Changqing remained calm, while Chen Yi, seemingly intrigued, asked, "What's wrong? Has the Purple Pill Sect found that female cultivator?"

Ye Chen quickly shook his head and said, "No, no, that female cultivator has vanished without a trace. Not to mention the Purple Pill Sect, even other sects stronger than the Purple Pill Sect haven't been able to find any information about her."

Ye Chen didn't intend to keep them in suspense and continued, "It's like this, the sect that was tracking down that female cultivator has finally revealed a small part of its strength. It's a sect called the Eastern Divine Sect. It's said that the Eastern Divine Sect is incredibly powerful, and even Golden Core cultivators are just gatekeepers."

Li Changqing's expression remained unchanged, but it was clear that he was listening attentively.

Chen Yi was shaken. The Eastern Divine Sect—he had finally heard that name in reality.

He looked at Ye Chen and asked, "The information you're referring to is just knowing the name 'Eastern Divine Sect'? Golden Core cultivators are just gatekeepers; just how powerful must the Eastern Divine Sect be?"

Ye Chen immediately shook his head and said, "Not only that, besides knowing about the Eastern Divine Sect, the most important thing is that, according to the sect master, the Eastern Divine Sect has issued an order to establish an outer sect, which is similar to the Purple Pill Sect establishing a subordinate academy."

"I asked a few more questions, and the sect leader said that the Eastern Divine Sect has sent out countless disciples to recruit disciples from other sects throughout the world. Today, an inner disciple of the Eastern Divine Sect is recruiting disciples from other sects in Qingyang Market."

"Even for disciples of outer sects, the minimum requirement is to reach the ninth level of Qi Refining. This matter has just spread, and it is estimated that it will soon drive cultivators within a radius of tens of thousands of miles crazy."

"One thing is certain: the formation of the outer sect is said to be for the purpose of searching for that female cultivator. It's clear that the Eastern Divine Sect is willing to do anything for her."

The Eastern Divine Sect is a powerful sect that can mobilize countless other sects. Ye Chen knows very little about the Eastern Divine Sect, but she can tell from her grandfather's attitude that becoming an outer disciple of the Eastern Divine Sect is almost the same as obtaining a great opportunity.

Even the outer disciples of the Eastern Divine Sect, though from an outer sect, still bear the name of the Eastern Divine Sect, and even the sect leader himself would have to treat them with respect.

After hearing this news, Li Changqing fell silent, not because he felt nervous or sensed a crisis, but because he felt that the Eastern Divine Sect's reaction was a bit slow.

She had long anticipated that the Eastern Divine Sect would take such action. However, in her opinion, the Eastern Divine Sect should have already recruited cultivators from all over the world three months ago and used them to find her.

So now, upon hearing this news, she wasn't surprised, but rather felt it was only natural.

With the strength of the Eastern Divine Sect, accomplishing this would not be difficult.

Chen Yi remained silent for a while, then suddenly grabbed Ye Chen's hand, his face showing excitement: "The Eastern Divine Sect is recruiting people in Qingyang Market? Such a grand gesture is truly astonishing."

"Take me there. Joining the Eastern Divine Sect, even if it's just an outer sect, would be an incredible stroke of luck. Golden Core cultivators can only guard the gate. If I can successfully join an outer sect, it would be like my ancestors' graves are emitting auspicious smoke."

"I can't miss this opportunity. I'm at the ninth level of Qi Refining, and I can also do my part for the Eastern Divine Sect in searching for that female cultivator."

He had to join; only in this way could he better conceal Li Changqing's existence. He might not be good at other things, but with the identification function, he was a sure thing to be an inside man.