Spiritual Recovery: Gamification of Reality Chapter 89

Published at 13th of September 2023 09:15:51 AM

Chapter 89: Background Is Most Important

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Zhu Cong almost pulled off his beard.

When Xu Bai mentioned that he had lost a painting worth 100 million yuan, Zhu Cong's eyes only lit up strangely.

However, when Xu Bai mentioned that he had lost a Dragon Heart Herb, Zhu Cong couldn't sit still anymore. “Dragon Heart Herb, are you sure?”

“Right.”

“This isn't right.”

Zhu Cong frowned and shook his head. “The Dragon Heart Herb only grows in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, and that place… isn't a good place to go. It's precisely because of this that the Essence Replenishing Pill is almost extinct.

How can a pharmacy have the Dragon Heart Herb?”

Xu Bai told the truth. “The owner of the pharmacy is called Huang Yangsheng, and his Dragon Heart Herb should have been obtained from Old Master Su.”

Zhu Cong instantly raised his head. “Huang Yangsheng… No wonder.”

He knew about Huang Yangsheng.

Huang Yangsheng was also a disciple of the Alchemy Sect. However, because he was not suitable for the Alchemy Sect's cultivation method, he only cultivated a health-nourishing technique.

remember the address. x63.

“Still not right.”

Zhu Cong shook his head again. “Huang Yangsheng is not a transcendent at all.

Even if he wants the Dragon Heart Herb, he can't refine the Essence Replenishing Pill at all.”

Xu Bai said, “According to the clues, it seems that one of his customers wants to buy the Dragon Heart Herb.”

He was telling the truth, but he hid the fact that the customer was himself.

After Zhu Cong heard this, he told Xu Bai to wait a moment. Then, he stood up, left the sofa, and walked upstairs.

It was obvious that he was preparing to go upstairs to gather information.

Seeing this, Xu Bai did not disturb him. Instead, he took a sip of the mineral water in his hand and looked at Zhu Nianyan, who was standing beside him and could not wait to get close to his face. “Have you seen enough?”

“Not enough.”

Zhu Nianyan shook her head honestly. Then, she reacted and looked into Xu Bai's sword-like eyes. She jumped back like a frightened rabbit and rolled her eyes. “Why did you scare me?”

Xu Bai expressionlessly shifted his gaze away and ignored the little sister who was blaming him.

Yes.'

Little sister.

Xu Bai had also heard Zhu Cong mention his granddaughter before, but this was the first time they had met. According to Zhu Cong, his granddaughter should be three years younger than Xu Bai.

Hiss.

Were all young girls developing so quickly these days?

Xu Bai did some calculations and suddenly realized that Zhu Nianyan should only be nineteen years old this year.

He subconsciously glanced at her from the corner of his eye. She was wearing a sportswear that was not too tight, but it still accentuated her curvaceous figure.

Although most of his ex-girlfriends had the same figure.

But considering Zhu Nianyan's age, it had to be said that she had already defeated 80% of his ex-girlfriends.

Just as Xu Bai was thinking this..

Zhu Nianyan looked at the silent Xu Bai and blinked her clear eyes. Her eyebrows curved. “Um, when did you take my wallet?”

Xu Bai came back to his senses and smiled. “When you took my wallet, I took yours.”

Zhu Nianyan blinked.

The next second.

Zhu Nianyan's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and her fair and flawless skin revealed a faint blush.

There was no other reason.

She suddenly remembered that her wallet had always been in the inner pocket of her clothes.

In other words..

Zhu Nianyan's eyelashes fluttered as she looked at Xu Bai. “Um, do you plan to join our Miracle Hands Empty Sect?” Xu Bai shook his head decisively.

“I'm not interested!”

“Why?”

Zhu Nianyan's tone instantly rose.

Xu Bai was slightly taken aback. “You seem to want me to join you?”

Zhu Nianyan reacted and her face turned red again, but she quickly hid it. She rolled her eyes at Xu Bai. “What are you thinking? It's better if you don't come. I'm the next sect master of the Miracle Hands Empty Sect.”

As she spoke.

Like a swan, Zhu Nianyan revealed her jade-like neck and walked towards the second floor.

When she went up the stairs, she instantly quickened her pace and went up to the second floor, disappearing from Xu Bai's sight.

This young lady…

Interesting.

Xu Bai blinked and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

At this moment.

Zhu Cong walked down from the second floor and sat on the sofa again. He looked at Xu Bai. “Is Huang Yangsheng dead or alive, or was he killed by his grandson?”

Xu Bai shrugged.

Zhu Cong only found out about this news when he made the call just now. When he saw Xu Bai's actions, he couldn't help but shake his head. “Unfortunately, how detestable. Simply detestable!”

Xu Bai did not interrupt.

He had seen many cases. In terms of motive, this case was not the most ridiculous. In terms of cruelty, this case was definitely not ranked. In terms of inconceivability, it was also not the case.

After a while.

After sighing, Zhu Cong sighed again. He looked at Xu Bai and frowned. “I already know the whereabouts of the item, but it's a little difficult.”

Xu Bai raised his eyebrows.

“Difficult?”

“If you were the one who arranged the press conference at the police station in the afternoon, do you want to give this little thief hope and make him fantasize so that he can hurry up and give up the goods this time?” “Right.”

“Good idea. Unfortunately, I used the wrong person.”

“You think so?”

Xu Bai did not seem surprised by Zhu Cong's answer.

It was still the same thing.

The reason why he sent someone to send the location of Zhu Cong's shop was because he had already made two preparations. The press conference could not lure the snake out of its hole.

After all, he was worried that Zhu Cong wouldn't see him. After all, he had rejected him so many times.

Even if Zhu Cong did not help, Xu Bai could accept it and was already prepared.

However, from the looks of it, the press conference didn't work, but Zhu Cong did.

“Who took it?”

“Black Snake.”

. What kind of stupid Title is this?”

After Xu Bai heard this, he shook his head speechlessly. “Black Snake. This is completely different from his profession.”

Zhu Cong chuckled and said, “He's not from our Thief Sect to begin with. This guy is an unorthodox person. That's why I said it's a little difficult.” Xu Bai shrugged. “Isn't it better to be unorthodox?”

Zhu Cong shook his head and said, “If he's from our Thief Sect, I'll say something and maybe they'll be able to bring the item to me. I believe they'll still give me some face.”

Xu Bai nodded and looked at the title above Zhu Cong's head.

Deterrence to industry professionals +20, industry reputation +100

Tsk tsk.

My title only increases deterrence by 10 points, and it's only useful for lawful NPCs.

Xu Bai was a little envious.

Zhu Cong thought for a moment and looked at Xu Bai. “How about this? Give me 48 hours and I'll think of a way.”

Xu Bai shook his head. “Old man, I don't have 48 hours.”

Zhu Cong frowned.

“Why didn't you? Don't you command the police?”

“Not really.”

“Then why are you in such a hurry?”

“Dragon Heart Herb.”

Xu Bai said, “Old fellow, since you know about the Dragon Heart Herb, you should know the storage conditions of the Dragon Heart Herb. Do you think this Black Snake knows how to preserve the Dragon Heart Herb?” Zhu Cong was slightly stunned and nodded subconsciously.

The next second.

Zhu Cong looked up at Xu Bai and narrowed his eyes. “So, you're not here to solve the case, but to find the Dragon Heart Herb?” Xu Bai met Zhu Cong's gaze with a calm expression.

“Yes, that's right.”

“You need the Dragon Heart Herb?”

“Yes.

“Why?”

“The Dragon Heart Herb can be used to refine the Essence Replenishing Pill.”

Zhu Cong looked at Xu Bai, who was calm after saying this. His gaze met his. “If

I were to ask you why, would you tell me the reason?”

Xu Bai nodded without hesitation. “As long as you ask.”

He had just figured out something.

He was clearly having a headache a few days ago. If he was exposed and others asked about him, how would he explain?

Wasn't this perfect?

Moreover, from Zhu Cong's conversation just now, it seemed that Zhu Cong knew the sect master of the Heavenly Secrets Sect, Old Master Su.

It seemed that it was not unacceptable for him to join Zhu Cong's Miracle Hands Empty Sect. At the very least, it was the best solution for him at this stage.

At that time, even if he was exposed, so what?

His master was the 53rd Sect Leader of the Miracle Hands Empty Sect.

He could be the 54th Sect Leader of the Miracle Hands Empty Sect.

With this identity, who could doubt him?

Although this sect gave people the feeling that it was an unorthodox sect, no matter what, the system acknowledged this sect.

Moreover, he had known Zhu Cong for many years.

Although Zhu Cong was a thief who liked to slip through the door and pick locks and liked to bring him to the widow's bathroom window, Xu Bai knew that Zhu Cong was a good person.

Just like how Xu Bai believed that Team Leader Zhou did not have any bad intentions towards him, he also believed that Zhu Cong did not have any bad intentions towards him.

Furthermore…

He really shouldn't be floating around anymore. He really should find someone to memorize for him. Otherwise, he had a feeling that something would happen to him sooner or later.

In this day and age, what was the most important thing in the underworld?

Strength?

'Bah.'

It was the background.

Xu Bai wondered if he should undo his seal now and let Zhu Cong know his current level.

But…

Just as Xu Bai was pondering, Zhu Cong retracted his gaze and shook his head. He grabbed a notebook at the side and wrote an address on it before handing it to Xu Bai.

Xu Bai came back to his senses and took the notebook. He looked at the address on it and blinked.

“This is..

“Black Snake's place.”

Xu Bai raised his eyebrows and looked up at Zhu Cong, who was getting up from the sofa.

After Zhu Cong stood up, he stretched and yawned. Then, he walked to the second floor with his hands behind his back. “Sigh, I'm old. There are some things that I can't remember unless they're written on paper. Remember to lock the small iron gate for me when you go out.”

As he spoke.

By the time Xu Bai came back to his senses, Zhu Cong had already disappeared from the stairs.

Xu Bai lowered his head and blinked at the address on the notebook.

He suddenly remembered the last time he had met Zhu Cong.

The last time they met was when he told Zhu Cong that he was planning to apply for the police academy.

Chapter end