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Chapter 332: News of Xuanguang Cave
Chapter 332: News of Xuanguang Cave
In the bustling Demon-Subduing City, those daring enough to run tea houses and taverns were not necessarily powerful, but they were adept at reading people and situations. The slightest hint of trouble would send them running without a second thought. No one would risk their lives for a few extra coins. The real money was in gathering and trading information from the guests who frequented their establishments.
Today, the tea house owner had attracted a particularly generous customer. This guest was not picky, eagerly accepting any scrap of information, no matter how trivial. From the opening of the Thousand Demon Caves to the latest gossip about which faction had offended Xuanguang Cave, this patron was interested in it all, and was willing to pay a bottle of precious pills for each tidbit.
"Do you know Zi Yan, the Immortal Master?" the guest asked.
The tea house owner, eager to earn more, became bolder and more careless. "Yes, the one who annihilated the Zheng family. He appeared outside the Thousand Demon Caves later, and when Xuanguang Cave sent people to investigate, they traced it back to that Tang Yuan, the senior disciple."
"And then?" The guest urged.
Shen Yi picked up his teacup and produced another bottle of precious medicine.
He was not so overflowing with resources that he could afford to be wasteful. By listening to all sorts of information, he could avoid revealing what he truly wanted to know. If this tea house owner was willing to sell him information, he would also be willing to sell information about Shen Yi to others.
"That's it," the tea house owner said, afraid that the guest might think he was playing games. "According to Xuanguang Cave's temperament, even if it really had something to do with Wutong Mountain, as long as they were in the right, they would dare to ask about it. Moreover, Tang Yuan is just a registered disciple... Believe me, there's definitely something fishy going on."
"..." Shen Yi joined his fingers together and gently pushed the bottle of pills back.
This was useful information. At the very least, he now knew Xuanguang Cave's progress. He had already taken the lives of three Xuanguang Cave disciples, and if he remembered correctly, they only had about seventy disciples in total.
If his actions were truly exposed, the magnitude of this incident would be enough to attract the attention of true powerhouses.
Xuanguang Cave had been suppressing Da Qian while secretly growing their strength, hoping to one day replace Wutong Mountain. Their capabilities were surely not to be underestimated.
Most likely, they had a late-stage Transformation Realm cultivator sitting in their ranks.
Shen Yi did not let his rapid progress go to his head. With the Yuyi Spear in his possession and having reached the early Transformation Realm himself, his physical refinement was now comparable to twice that of the Demon Emperor of the 38th Cave of the Thousand Demon Caves. His Golden Body Manifestation had also reached a height of six zhang and seven chi.
Logically speaking, even if he encountered a late-stage Transformation Realm cultivator, he might still have a chance to hold his own.
However, could those who had reached the pinnacle of martial arts be without their own unique tricks? Having scavenged the legacy of so many cultivators, their foundation should be far richer than his own.
If he truly believed that he could face them head-on, Shen Yi felt that Da Qian would soon be receiving news of his death.
Among the remaining three supreme factions, Shen Yi had little interaction with Wutong Mountain, but he had essentially become a mortal enemy of both Xuanguang Cave and the Thousand Demon Caves.
He had encountered similar situations in the past, such as when he had offended the Yangchun River aquatic tribe in the Jade Liquid Realm. But back then, he could still rely on the Demon Subduing Division to back him up. Now, he had no one else to turn to and had to be even more cautious.
The slightest mistake would not only lead to his own demise but also drag Da Qian, its people, and the Xu family down with him.
With this in mind, Shen Yi turned his gaze back to the tea house owner.
"Sir, I have one last piece of information regarding the cave dwellings of Xuanguang Cave and the Thousand Demon Caves," the owner said, putting away the bottle of pills. "But this one can only be exchanged for information. I don't know if you can afford it."
He knew these people and their purpose in Demon-Subduing City better than anyone, and he was certain they would not give up on acquiring information about the cave dwellings.
Before he could finish, the teahouse owner's eyes widened in shock.
He could hardly believe his ears.
Who would dare lay a finger on Nie Jun's disciple? He suddenly recalled the previous rumor about Master Xuanjian relentlessly pursuing the Blood Transformation Demon Emperor...
"Alright, don't say anymore."
The teahouse owner's heart raced, and he quickly waved his hands in surrender. "I didn't hear anything! As for the information I mentioned earlier, it's about the Xuanguang Cave group who came to investigate. They learned about the unusual activities in a certain cave from a group of loose cultivators and have already entered the Thousand Demon Caves, heading north."
"If you have the guts to get a share of their findings, now is your chance."
He then pointed to the corner, "That man who just came in is a companion of those loose cultivators. He arrived late due to other matters and is hesitating whether to join them. If you're willing to pay a handsome price... He doesn't know that the people who took his companions are from Xuanguang Cave, and he's afraid to go in alone. He wants me to help sell some information. If you're willing to spend a few more bottles of precious pills, getting him to guide you should be no problem."
Shen Yi glanced sideways at the man in the corner.
At that moment, the man with the mole also looked in his direction.
Their gazes met.
Ma Guangshan seemed to realize something and quickly stood up again, "Greetings, Senior Shen."
Oh? These two knew each other.
Upon hearing this, the teahouse owner wisely stood up to bid farewell and then scurried upstairs.
Considering the information he had just heard, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it could bring death.
Fortunately, he had restrained his greed and didn't inquire further... If there was solid evidence, his life would likely be forfeit. However, as a rumor or a story, there might still be an opportunity to profit from it.
"..."
Shen Yi nodded, gesturing for the man with the mole to come over.
This man was the same one who had approached him at the Eight Directions Restaurant to trade for the True Yang Kirin Stone.
Ma Guangshan walked over dejectedly and sat down, explaining in a low voice, "I've been having a string of bad luck lately. It was only with your help that I barely managed to repay what I owed my friend. They don't intend to give me any more than that, so they brought me along to explore the newly discovered cave."
"I thought that my luck might change, so before the trip, I stayed at home and bathed and fasted for a few days. But who would have thought that during those few days, I would catch something else..."
"Of course, if Senior Shen is interested, I won't take a single spirit stone from you."
Although he was greedy for small gains, the last time at the Eight Directions Restaurant, only Senior Shen was willing to lend him a hand, even leaving him a set of magical robes despite knowing the True Yang Kirin Stone wasn't valuable.
At least he didn't lose face in front of so many fellow cultivators.
"Tsk."
Shen Yi raised an eyebrow as he looked at Ma Guangshan.
Bad luck?
If he recalled correctly, during the previous cave expedition, Ma Guangshan was the only cultivator at the Mixed Element Realm who hadn't encountered him and managed to escape alive.
And now, he had somehow survived again.
It seemed that he did have some good fortune protecting him.
"Keep it," Shen Yi said without hesitation, taking out several bottles of precious pills from his storage artifact.
A Qing had already sorted everything.
These pills, which aided Mixed Element Realm cultivators in their cultivation and replenished their spiritual energy, were treasures among treasures, originating from Xuanguang Cave.
However, no matter how good the pills were, they weren't as convenient as directly consuming demon pills.
Moreover, he had already broken through to the Transforming Spirit Realm.
These pills were useless to him now, so he used them as currency. He could always get more from the many disciples of Xuanguang Cave.
(End of Chapter)
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