Chapter 229: Hidden Strength and Reputation
Chapter 229: Hidden Strength and Reputation
Time ticked by, and Bai Niao's hopes slowly faded as he slumped in his chair, utterly defeated.
The recording played, capturing his conversation with someone above him.
The evidence was damning, leaving him no room for denial.
Escaping from this place was an impossible fantasy.
Even if he could defeat Bing Li, who stood before him, there were several others surrounding them, ready to pounce.
Any movement from him would trigger an onslaught from all directions.
"Should I continue playing the recording?" Bing Li asked.
"No need," Bai Niao replied with a bitter laugh.
"If I'm going to be taken down, I accept it. But I don't understand how you suspected me? Was it that guy named Cang Hai?"
"Cang Hai?" Bing Li scoffed coldly. "He doesn't have the ability to do this, but for you, knowing this won't make a difference. Just cooperate with me later, and I can make your death more comfortable."
"I understand," Bai Niao said with a pitiful smile.
He knew his sixth sense hadn't failed him; something was amiss.
But if he had agreed to their demands, this situation wouldn't have occurred!
Half an hour later, Jiang Cheng received a call from Bing Li.
"Cang Hai, I have some good news for you," Bing Li said with a laugh, sounding pleased.
"Brother Bing Li, what good news is it?" Jiang Cheng asked, feigning ignorance.
The night before, Ye Ying had called him, saying she had obtained crucial evidence and played the recording for him.
Jiang Cheng was overjoyed.
However, when he heard that the credit would be attributed to him, he quickly refused.
Firstly, he didn't want to reveal his identity as a Sixth-Level Mind Master, especially to Bing Li.
Secondly, obtaining the recording was Ye Ying's skill, as he wouldn't have been able to tail a Sixth-Rank Force Warrior without being noticed.
This included knowing the opponent had entered the bedroom, taken out their phone to make a call, and accurately placing the recording device under the third-floor window.
After some discussion, it was agreed that Ye Ying had orchestrated the entire operation, and even if Jiang Cheng had been involved, it was under her instructions.
"Hehe, the spy planted by the Bloodhand Society has been found out. He confessed that he was hired by the Gale Martial Arts Academy. Humph, that academy dares to issue a pursuit order against us, the Dawn Society? I'll make them retract it today, or I'll shut down their entire academy in the outer borough."
Jiang Cheng was speechless.
Why didn't you say this a few days ago?
He silently mocked in his mind, but on the surface, he had to express his gratitude.
"Hehe, you don't need to thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank Ye Ying."
Bing Li sighed, "She was the one who found the spy, followed him, and gathered the evidence. Otherwise, with only suspicions and no proof, I couldn't have taken action."
"Who is this person?"
"You might not know him. His name is Bai Niao, a Sixth-Rank Force Warrior, and he's an elder in our Dawn Society. Sadly, you can't judge a book by its cover."
Bing Li let out a sigh.
"Then I don't really know him."
"Yes, it doesn't matter. I'm calling to tell you that from now on, you're safe. You can stay wherever you like from now on."
"Okay, I understand. Thank you, Brother Bing Li," Jiang Cheng said, feeling relieved.
This time, he was on edge every time he left the hideout.
Fortunately, this incident served as a wake-up call.
From now on, it would be safer to wear the Human Skin Mask when going out.
Even if someone else wanted to reveal his whereabouts, they wouldn't be able to find him.
"Don't worry, your performance was decent. Although you chose to withdraw when the Resistance Army needed you, there's usually a reward for completing special missions. This time, you didn't have any merit, but you did put in the effort. Mr. Jiang Cheng said, "So, I'll give you that Vajra Talisman as a reward. That's it. Remember, keep this confidential and don't tell anyone."
"Understood."
Mr. Jiang Cheng hung up the phone.
Finally, this matter was settled, and he could now cultivate peacefully.
Moreover, he had repaid his debt of gratitude to the Dawn Society. As he had planned, if Bing Li pressured him to do something he didn't want to do, he wouldn't comply.
So, don't blame him for being ruthless!
However, not long after he resumed his cultivation, the phone rang again.
Mr. Jiang Cheng opened his eyes and saw it was another cell phone. The caller was Nightingale.
"Hello?"
He answered the call.
"Sea of Stars, you should have received Bing Li's call, right?"
"Yes, he called me a few minutes ago. He said that the spy has been caught, so I don't have to worry about being pursued anymore."
"That's good. I was about to tell you about this too."
A rare smile appeared on Nightingale's face.
"This time, we eliminated the Bloodhand Society's spy. You also have merit in this. How about we split the reward 50-50?"
Mr. Jiang Cheng was taken aback.
"50-50? Forget it. Even without my involvement, you appearing at the Dawn Society's headquarters could still sense that guy's hostility. How about 20-80? I'll take 200,000."
He was short on funds at the moment.
But one must act with a conscience.
Nightingale had taken the initiative to find him, and splitting the money was already a good deal.
"20-80? That's not very good, is it?"
Nightingale's voice sounded hesitant.
One could hear her struggle and reluctance.
"There's nothing wrong with it. You contributed the most in this matter. I only provided some intelligence, but I can still take 200,000 and share the credit with you."
"That's what you said. Alright, 20-80 it is."
Nightingale convinced herself.
"For that 200,000, do you want cash or..."
"Directly exchange for a Spirit Soothing Pill? No, I think I can purchase a slightly better one, a Tranquilizing Pill?"
"Yes, what I'm currently exchanging is a Spirit Nourishing Pill. It's a Second Rank Medicinal Pill. The Spiritual Energy recovery effect of a Spirit Soothing Pill is ten times that of a First Rank Spirit Soothing Pill, and a Second Rank Spirit Nourishing Pill can reach twenty times."
Mr. Jiang Cheng listened, secretly amazed.
Wow, such a powerful recovery effect?
No wonder it's a Second Rank Medicinal Pill.
"What about the price?"
"One First Rank Spirit Soothing Pill is 10,000 yuan, and a bottle of ten pills is 100,000 yuan. A Second Rank Spirit Soothing Pill is 200,000 yuan per bottle. Which one do you want?"
"I'll take two bottles of First Rank Spirit Soothing Pills."
Mr. Jiang Cheng was afraid that the recovery speed might be too fast, and wasting them would be a pity.
"Alright, let me know when you're leaving tonight, and I'll have the pills delivered to you."
"Okay, by the way, although the Gale Martial Arts Academy will lift the pursuit, we should still be cautious when going out. The Bloodhand Society's spy has been eliminated, but I'm afraid there might still be their people inside. If it's discovered that we did it, that would be bad."
"Don't worry, according to White Bird, he was the last one."
"That's perfect."
Mr. Jiang Cheng nodded but still decided to play it safe. He wasn't afraid of one in ten thousand, but he was afraid of the one.
(End of Chapter)
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