I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

What Shang Chang'er bought now is a classic fake, a bone talisman.

Bone talismans look no different from white jade talismans, but their actual value and power differ greatly.

This bone talisman is worth at most one gold coin.

The stall owner was a seasoned veteran, and calmly said, "I never said from beginning to end that this was a jade talisman. You wanted to buy it yourself, so don't blame me if you were fooled."

This is also a rule of the ghost market: sellers cannot lie, and they cannot knowingly claim that what they have is junk but are actually treasures.

As for the person who made the mistake, they have no one to blame but themselves.

Shang Chang'er was naturally aware of this rule. She simply pretended to be a newbie entering the Ghost Market for the first time, argued with the stall owner, and then left in a huff.

She believed that she must have left an impression on Lin Yi, and that because of their similar experience, Lin Yi would remember her even more vividly.

In fact, the fact that she had indeed suffered a loss would give Lin Yi a sense of superiority. At that time, it wouldn't be too difficult for her to approach him again, coax him a bit, and get him to reveal the secret.

It's not too late to make a move once we know what treasure he obtained.

The best time to take action is when the ghost market is about to close.

At that time, Lin Yi's vigilance will drop to its lowest point, because after being on edge for so long, he will naturally relax when he thinks he can leave soon.

Furthermore, the timing of her action made it easier for her to leave immediately after succeeding.

Everything is going according to plan. All I need to do now is bump into Lin Yi while I'm out and about.

As time went by, the number of people in the ghost market gradually increased, and the crowd began to converge towards the center of the ghost market.

This is the only decent building in the ghost market. The first floor is open on all four sides, without walls, and only has sixteen pillars. If it weren't for the floor above, it would look like an enlarged pavilion.

There were plaques hanging in all four directions, each bearing the two characters: "Fengmen" (Wind Gate).

The upper pavilion is the place of the Ghost Market Master, and no one else is allowed to go up there. The lower pavilion is where information is exchanged.

Gathering intelligence naturally involves listening to rumors.

He Dong quietly arrived here and found a man in black robes leaning against a pillar.

These men in black robes are the ones who buy and sell information.

Of course, they may not be human; some may be demons or ghosts.

It doesn't matter, since they're all shrouded in robes, they're all treated as human beings.

He Dong said discreetly, "I've heard that zombies have appeared in Linjiang Town, and I'd like to know some specific details."

"Fifty gold."

Upon hearing this, He Dong felt that the information was a bit too expensive. However, the information from the Ghost Market and Fengmen was generally of equivalent value. After all, in other businesses in the Ghost Market, a poor reputation was a minor issue, but if the information was all false, then they would be completely finished.

He Dong readily paid, and the man in black robes said, "The zombies are man-made. Yang Lei died a few years ago and was replaced by Zhang Shun, a former disciple of the Corpse Sect. The method of creating zombies is somewhat similar to the secret techniques of the Hundred Ghosts Sect. Perhaps he secretly joined the Hundred Ghosts Sect."

All the zombies, including Zhang Shun, were killed by Lin Yi and Guan Buping of the Jingye Division of Xingsha County.

He Dong: "..."

This fifty gold coins is a bit of a loss.

Because Lin Yi, as the person involved, gave a more detailed account, and Wu Shijin did not receive any definite information, she essentially asked a pointless question about whether the zombie incident was related to the Hundred Ghosts Sect.

However, with this groundwork laid, she could now ask the Hundred Ghosts Sect.

"Is the Hundred Ghosts Sect planning to expand into Xingsha County?"

"This question is worth one hundred gold coins."

Just as He Dong was about to take out his money, he suddenly felt a tightness in his chest. Danger?

Without having time to think about what was going on, He Dong said naturally, "This news isn't worth that much to me. I was just asking casually."

After saying that, He Dong quickly left.

On the upper floor of the pavilion, a charming woman stared thoughtfully at He Dong's departing figure...

"Could she be Yukihime?"

Chapter 50 Bounty

Two people sat facing each other in the attic.

One was a middle-aged man dressed in blue, a scholar's attire, who looked quite refined. However, when he looked at the charming woman in black gauze, his eyes were filled with apprehension.

He was Mr. Liu, the owner of the Ghost Market in Xingsha County. With seven hundred years of cultivation, he could be considered a big shot in the world of cultivators.

This woman in black veil was no stronger than him, but she had a powerful background and a fearsome reputation. She was nicknamed "Bone Scraper" not only because she was good at using her beauty to seduce people, but also because she had a perverted hobby.

When she kills, she doesn't finish the job with one strike. Instead, while the person is still alive, she scrapes away their flesh piece by piece, leaving only the bones to keep as a keepsake.

Such cruel methods used against one's own kind would terrify even monsters.

"Fellow Daoist Chu, have you heard some useful information?"

Gua Gu Dao's real name is Chu Bi, so Mr. Liu also calls her Fellow Daoist. Originally, only he was allowed to go up to this pavilion, but Gua Gu Dao came up to him, saying that she was here on the orders of the Hundred Ghosts Sect Master to investigate a matter. Mr. Liu did not want to provoke the Hundred Ghosts Sect for such a trivial matter, so he let her come up.

But he was still quite interested in what the Hundred Ghosts Sect wanted to investigate.

He didn't dare ask openly, so he had to inquire secretly.

Chu Bi's eyes flickered, and she knew what the old demon was up to. She didn't care much, and instead said in a charming and seductive tone, "Fellow Daoist Liu, why beat around the bush? I prefer men who are straightforward. If you want to know what I'm investigating, I'll just tell you directly."

When it came to being straightforward, Chu Biyan's eyes sparkled, seemingly hinting at something.

Mr. Liu did not dare to respond, only showing a shy smile.

They're all ancient ghosts and demons, no one would believe his innocent appearance.

"Do you think I came to Xingsha County looking for some kind of treasure?"

Chu Bi chuckled and said, "Calling him a treasure is not wrong, but he is a dead treasure. Our sect leader's precious disciple defected for some unknown reason and died in Xingsha County for some unknown reason. Several months have passed."

Our sect leader is a sentimental person, and besides, she raised her precious disciple herself. Even if he defected, there's still a bond between them; she can't just let him die out there without a clear explanation.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Liu was immediately disappointed.

If Chu Bi came looking for treasure, then as a local bigwig in Xingsha County, he could at least tag along and tag along.

If the result is that you've come here for this kind of thing, then all you'll get is bad luck and trouble.

He prefers a peaceful life, and the arrival of a powerful figure like the Hundred Ghosts Sect could very well disrupt the existing stability.

Mr. Liu couldn't help but suggest, "If someone really intended to kill someone, they probably wouldn't be staying in Xingsha County now, would they?"

"That's true, but the person was found here after all. I need to find out when he came to Xingsha County, what he did here, and when he died. Only then can I give the sect leader an explanation and prevent her from having to take action herself."

Mr. Liu, as you know, the main force of our Hundred Ghosts Sect is not in the south. If the sect leader comes to the south, it will probably cause quite a bit of turmoil. So I had to come and gather information.

If you help me find out, they'll definitely repay you.

As she spoke, Chu Bi pulled down the black veil on her chest, proving that she was a woman with a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Mr. Liu remained unmoved. He understood what Chu Bi meant; this was a combination of threat and enticement!

If the matter is not thoroughly investigated, the leader of the Hundred Ghosts Sect may come in person, and then a bloody storm is inevitable.

As for Chu Bi's seduction, Mr. Liu dared not accept it.

Everyone knows she's a ruthless killer, so no one dares to mess with her.

He could only feign seriousness and say, "Since a disciple of the Hundred Ghosts Sect was murdered here, I should naturally do my part. I wonder if he was male or female, where he was murdered, his name, and what he looked like..."

“Names and appearances don’t matter. He’s accompanied by a female ghost with a thousand years of cultivation. It’s not difficult for her to change his appearance. They’ve fled here, so they’ll definitely hide their identities.”

Chu Bi analyzed, "He died in the Laotang River. To investigate, we need to start with what has happened in this river in the past six months."

Another option is to target the Demon King beside her; either Yukihime will kill him, or Yukihime will die with him.

Upon hearing that there was a Ghost King with a thousand years of cultivation, Mr. Liu immediately made up his mind.

I'm done for this time.

It wasn't that he was afraid of ghosts that had been around for a thousand years. The cultivation level of a demon and a ghost is not the same. A demon that has been around for seven hundred years is enough to confront a ghost that has been around for a thousand years.

However, the Ghost King's methods are usually unpredictable and difficult to guard against. Without a deep-seated grudge, he naturally wouldn't want to provoke him.

Moreover, what the Hundred Ghosts Sect wants to investigate is a master who may have killed the Thousand-Year Ghost King.

This makes them even more difficult to deal with.

I'll just be a lazy bum!

Mr. Liu feigned enthusiasm and said, "Fellow Daoist Chu, rest assured, I will immediately issue the highest reward in the Ghost Market, and someone will definitely provide clues."

He himself would certainly not participate.

Chu Bi wasn't annoyed. She silently listened upstairs to the information exchanged below.

These sixteen pillars have their own soundproofing array. You can't hear any sound inside from a meter away from the pillars, but you can hear all the sounds from the upper floor.

This place also serves as a hub for information, where Mr. Liu alone controls an intelligence system centered on Xingsha County and radiating outwards for thousands of miles.

Who was the one who destroyed the Jingtian Sect's branch in Xingsha County?

"We don't know the answer to that. Should we offer a reward?"

Chu Bi overheard an interesting conversation.

Has the Jingtian Sect also suffered a setback in Xingsha County?

It seems that Xingsha County is indeed a place where hidden talents abound.

As expected, the person who was investigating the Pure Heaven Sect offered a reward of five thousand gold coins.

Chu Bi recognized him at a glance; wasn't this You Tong from the Jingtian Sect?

They look fair and tender, but I don't know if they're fun to play with.

Chu Bi licked her lips, feeling a little itchy.

As You Tong issued the bounty, a wooden board was hung up in the open space inside the Wind Gate, displaying the details of the bounty. This was the first bounty of the day.

Lin Yi looked on, feeling a little itchy to try it.

Although Lin Yi felt that the girl who only knew how to cook rice was very powerful, he still did not sell her information.

A mere five thousand taels of gold was not enough to make him abandon his principles.