Chapter 254 Sneak in
A lot of information is revealed in just one sentence.
But before everyone could think about anything, they heard a "puff" sound, which was the sound of a sword entering flesh.
The strong smell of blood gradually spread, and after dozens of breaths, the smell slowly faded.
Murder was done because the so-called leader did not do the task he was asked to do, so that person was killed!
The master in front did not move, so Zhou Ling naturally did not dare to move. Fortunately, their current position gave them an advantage, as they were under an arch bridge at the corner of a street.
Due to the terrain, all the buildings in the sect's market town here are basically built against the mountain, with ups and downs, similar to the situation in the south today, where you think you are on the first floor, but in fact you are on the eighteenth floor.
The complex terrain made it easy for them to hide their bodies.
Although someone was killed, the murderer did not leave the crime scene in time. If you listen carefully, you can hear a rustling sound, as if the person is looking for something in his own clothes or in the other person's clothes.
Soon, a cold laugh sounded, and the sound of searching for something also disappeared.
"I thought you were so smart, but you're just like this?"
The man found what he wanted and didn't care about the body on the ground. He killed someone but didn't deal with the follow-up. He even dared to leave so blatantly.
The footsteps were getting farther and farther away. Long Aotian turned around and exchanged a glance with his little disciple and Senior Sheng.
"No, don't go."
The spiritual sense transmitted a message to both of them, steadying their movements.
The original purpose of their trip was to find out some information about the recent developments of the Xihai Sect from the mouths of the many immortal cultivators in this market.
But he didn't expect that he had just arrived and before he could hear what he wanted to find out, he witnessed a case of silencing.
"For a moment I didn't know whether to say he was cautious or careless."
Zhou Ling also sent a telepathic message to his master and complained in a low voice.
You could say he was careless, he was afraid that someone might have ears, so even though he had already left, the sound of his footsteps was fake, and he was actually waiting in the dark, ready to take advantage of the situation.
But if you say he is cautious, then what about all those long-winded soliloquys he had before?
The first sentence he said directly exposed the mastermind behind the incident, or pointed out one of the people involved in the brutal murder. He kept talking afterwards, and did not conceal the sound of rummaging through things at all. To put it in an exaggerated way, the sound could almost be heard by people on the next street.
So, could it be that he did this intentionally?
Confusing the public?
He had just arrived and was still confused. He hadn't figured out the situation, so Zhou Ling didn't want to make a guess.
The three people waited under the bridge for a long time before they heard the master say that the person had left and they could go and take a look.
But when they arrived at the crime scene, it had already been cleaned up and nothing was left. After the smell of blood dissipated, everything here was as if no murder had ever taken place.
"The blood deep in the dirt had not been cleaned up."
Sheng Yuan squatted on the ground and examined it carefully, and came to a conclusion.
The master did not respond to him immediately, but looked towards a tall building not far away.
"My disciple and I are going to the Treasure Pavilion. I wonder if Elder Sheng will go with us?"
"Of course I want to go."
He came here from afar, not just to chase Zhou Ling and her daughter.
As a person with a short lifespan, as a person who is old enough, has a high level of cultivation, and whose combat power is second only to Long Aotian in this world of immortal cultivation, he feels that before leaving, he should do something for this world of immortal cultivation to the best of his ability.
Therefore, over the years, he has been running around almost all the time. Wherever there is a trouble or a shortage of manpower, he will go there without anyone notifying him!
In addition, the Sheng family has bloodline magic that can control space. Ordinary people may not be able to reach a place in 17 or 18 days by taking a high-efficiency flying magic tool, but he only needs to use a little trick to twist the space and arrive in the blink of an eye.
With such a convenient way of traveling, he is always one step ahead of others.
What he wants to do now overlaps with the ideas of Young Friend Long and Young Friend Zhou, so it would be best if they could reach a cooperation.
It doesn’t matter if he fails to achieve his goal. He is used to fighting alone, but... Zhou Li’s daughter is also here now.
In addition to wanting to find out what happened in Xihai Sect, he also wanted to protect this little girl to the best of his ability.
After all, I have thoughts about someone else's mother that I shouldn't have...
Well, it wasn’t out of love for the woman or guilt, but because of Zhou Ling’s identity.
The new owner of the Hengyue Sword, the hope for the future of this world.
Until she becomes truly strong, she must be protected at all costs.
It's no exaggeration to say that Long Aotian is the strongest man in the world. However, if one wants to protect someone's safety, having enough strength is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that he has to be careful.
Although I didn't have much contact with him, I occasionally heard about his deeds.
Knowing that he is a person who is sometimes reliable and sometimes unreliable, so in terms of safety, at least the burden cannot be placed entirely on his shoulders.
Now that he has met Zhou Ling, it is his responsibility to protect her, and he must take over half of it.
With the two of them protecting Zhou Ling, there would be absolutely no problem in ensuring her safety.
The Treasure Pavilion, as the name suggests, contains countless treasures.
There are Treasure Pavilions in every place, and the owner is not just one person. It is just because such shops are popular that they are widely distributed.
Many items needed on the path to becoming an immortal can basically be purchased at the Treasure Pavilion.
What's more, some treasure pavilions have weapon-refining masters in charge. Those cultivators may even be able to find the natal magic weapon they are hesitating about in the treasure pavilion, or customize the one they want most.
It would be hard to make such a store that is in high demand and user-friendly unpopular.
But now, Zhou Ling and the other three are mortals, so it is quite difficult for them all to sneak in.
In addition to the merchandise displayed on the shelves, the Treasure Pavilion also holds several small auctions every day.
Once such an activity occurs, the chances of mortals having to go in and do chores will be high.
However, right now, there is no such small auction going on, and there is no shortage of people inside, so it is naturally more difficult for them to get in.
"Hey, that little boy, is he here to work?"
The three of them were just feeling worried when suddenly a shout brought them back to their senses.
A clerk came out from the Treasure Pavilion opposite. Perhaps he saw the three of them wandering at the door for a long time and figured out their plan, so he waved his hand, and it seemed that he wanted Zhou Ling to come over.
"Go."
Zhou Ling couldn't make up her mind and was hesitating when her master sent her a message through his telepathic consciousness, telling her to go ahead boldly.
"Yes, I want to come and work. Is there any work available in this store?"
Zhou Ling is good at playing the role of a pig and eating a tiger, and pretending to be ignorant. At this moment, her voice is sweet, her big bright and clear eyes, and she just blinks twice, which is so adorable that it is deadly.
(End of this chapter)
