Chapter 286: Infiltrating the Zheng Family
Chapter 286: Infiltrating the Zheng Family
What kind of mischief is this?
A performance?
Even Ah Qing noticed something amiss, but couldn't quite understand the reason.
If Jin Baowen believed he had found a powerful backer and wanted to forcefully take Shen Da Ge's heavenly treasures, why not just hide inside the moment they reached the door? Why go through all this trouble and create such a clumsy act?
"I..."
Jin Baowen flipped over and instinctively looked up at the sky, his eyes filled with a hint of panic.
Obviously, he had realized that this action would definitely make Shen Yi misunderstand him.
But the other party was a wanderer.
If he acted too subservient, explaining himself on the spot would expose his intentions.
When doing something as underhanded as this, there was no room for regret. If he displeased both sides, his life might be at stake.
And those two young guards at the door, how could they possess such overwhelming strength? How strange!
Thinking of this, Jin Baowen quickly averted his gaze and put on an anxious expression: "Absurd! I've been a relative of the Zheng family for many years. How dare you block me outside! I am sincerely devoted to the Zheng family. These friends of mine are new acquaintances who have heard of the Zheng family's reputation and have come to visit. Don't be too rude!"
His words constantly mentioned the Zheng family, but his true loyalty lay elsewhere.
Xu Wanwen's expression flickered with a hint of strangeness.
She quietly glanced at the youth beside her.
What kind of ability did this person have to scare the old man into such a state?
"..."
From the beginning, Shen Yi's suspicions were not directed at Jin Baowen. He lowered his gaze towards the two young guards at the door.
Just now, when they made their move, there was no fluctuation in their aura.
This situation was not unfamiliar to Shen Yi.
After all, he had relied on his Body Tempering Martial Arts along the way, and when he attacked, he didn't need to mobilize his aura, which had already given him an advantage many times. He was well-versed in this.
However, Body Tempering Martial Arts didn't rely on talent, but on time-consuming practice.
Jin Baowen had a relatively close relationship with the Zheng family. If it were truly Body Tempering Martial Arts, it would be impossible for him to be completely unaware of it. When he was knocked to the ground earlier, he wouldn't have shown a moment of bewilderment and panic.
There were things that could enhance the progress of Body Tempering Martial Arts.
For example, the Golden Vajra Bodhi Tree in the Golden Vajra Sect.
Either the Zheng family possessed some kind of precious plant, or they had mastered a method similar to Body Tempering Martial Arts.
In either case, Shen Yi was very interested.
"Relative."
The two guards at the door suddenly chuckled.
Then, they stood with their arms crossed, looking indifferent, and said calmly, "The master of the house said not to receive guests. Your shallow reputation won't work here. No matter who comes to visit, take them away."
Jin Baowen was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized that their serious attitude didn't seem to be directed at him.
He became anxious.
If he couldn't bring Shen Yi into the Zheng family today, returning the heavenly treasures would be a minor matter. If the other party felt cheated and became furious, they might even kill him.
Jin Baowen lowered his voice: "This is a family of wanderers. Their cultivation has reached the Hunchuan Realm, and they have emerged from seclusion to find a backer. I finally managed to bring them to the Zheng family..."
Wanderers were usually synonymous with hardship.
But there were exceptions.
For example, those with a detached nature, hidden from the world, might possess formidable strength while also mastering unique skills.
For most factions, they wouldn't easily turn away such individuals.
Upon hearing this, the two guards slowly lowered their arms.
Then, they glanced at each other.
They had guessed that there might be a Hunchuan Grandmaster on the wooden boat, but they hadn't expected the person to be a wanderer.
Wanderers symbolize a lack of background and support, leaving them to fend for themselves.
"Wait, I'll go and ask."
The man on the left nodded and turned to enter the mountain villa.
"For a force like this, what level of strength do they usually possess?"
Shen Yi glanced sideways at the two women beside him.
Just as A Qing was about to speak, his aunt beat him to it, "Out here, a first-rate force is almost equivalent to a Spirit Transformation Realm cultivator. They either have genuine Spirit Transformation Realm cultivators or possess methods comparable to the Spirit Transformation Realm. The lowest would be their ability to invite a Spirit Transformation Realm expert to back them up."
"The Zheng family obviously falls into the latter category."
"Even if they encounter a genuine Spirit Transformation Realm cultivator causing trouble, they can stall for a while using the Mountain Defense Array until the Radiant Light Cave's cultivators arrive to help."
Xu Wanwen continued, "Above first-rate, there are only Immortal Sects and the supreme powers of Da Qian. They have more than ten Spirit Transformation cultivators, making them the top powers in their regions. Outsiders cannot shake them, so it's best to stay away. The cultivators within these powers are arrogant and see us as mere meat to be used at their whim."
"..."
Shen Yi could now confirm that this woman, like A Qing, relied on books for information.
In Da Qian, there were not even ten Spirit Transformation cultivators left, excluding himself and one other who was still in a daze.
This so-called supreme power had long lost its former glory.
"By the way, why are you asking this?"
Xu Wanwen suddenly realized and furrowed her brows slightly, puzzled, "You're not thinking of taking their Ageless Tree, are you? Don't joke around. Even if you invite a genuine Spirit Transformation Realm expert, they probably wouldn't dare to make such a request."
"Just asking."
Shen Yi wasn't a mindless brute who only knew how to kill.
Even if he wanted to take something, he would first assess its usefulness to him; otherwise, it would be a waste of Incense Fire Wish Power.
After thinking it through, he communicated with Qing Hua using his Divine Soul.
"How much longer is needed?"
"Reporting to my master, ten days will be sufficient. Qing Hua will return as soon as possible. Please wait for me..."
Hearing Qing Hua's anxious tone, Shen Yi interrupted her rambling.
After about half an incense stick's worth of time, the man at the mountain villa's entrance leisurely took out a jade slip. After listening to the message, he cupped his hands towards the sky, "Please come in, everyone."
Jin Baowen's face lit up with a smile as he started walking in, but just as he took a step, he was pushed back outside.
"I invited a Grandmaster, not you. Get lost."
The guard glared at him without holding back.
"..."
Jin Baowen's expression shifted from dark to light, and he sneaked a glance into the villa.
He felt like they were hiding something, and if he could blend in, he might gather some new information to sell for a good price.
At this point, he didn't want to leave.
"I'm a friend of Master Shen, and he's used to having me by his side..."
Upon hearing this, the guard gave the old man a half-smile and, after a moment's hesitation, stepped aside to let him through.
Xu Wanwen put away her flying vessel.
The three of them descended from the sky and followed the guard into the villa.
"You haven't asked the Grandmaster's surname?"
"Shen."
When traveling, it was common to use an alias.
But there were exceptions—when one's real name was unknown to anyone.
Shen Yi was one such case.
Those who knew his name, whether from Radiant Light Cave or Thousand Demon Cavern, were all dead, and he had only cultivated for a little over a year.
As a result, despite being a Middle Realm Mixture Profound Grandmaster, he was completely unknown.
(End of Chapter)
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