Big Data Cultivation
Chapter 1097: Huang Fu’s Addition

Chapter 1097: Chapter 1097: Huang Fu’s Addition

It is no wonder Huang Fu Flawless thought this way, as Ji PingAn and his group are indeed competitors of Tiantong.

Even if they are pitifully weak, they are the only other ones who can sell high-end perfume, and they also took over the after-sales service for Boiler Camel Motorcycles.

This kind of small group, no matter how you look at it, is a competitor to Tiantong, thus she could not suppress the anger in her heart.

However, Feng Jun was startled, "I was talking about my own things; why do you care so much? I didn’t say it was about you."

"How can I not care?" Huang Fu Flawless was on the verge of exploding, "By telling me this, aren’t you suspecting me?"

Feng Jun was at a loss for words, "Calm down, they’ve almost figured out who the real murderer is."

"I can’t calm down," Huang Fu Flawless shook her head, her expression somewhat agitated, then paused, "The real murderer has been found? Who did it?"

Seeing her emotionally agitated, Feng Jun couldn’t help but explain, "It’s the Xue Family, the same one that ambushed me before. Xue Hongfei and Xue Jingren were killed by me. Because of some factors, they can’t seek revenge against me anymore, so their anger turned towards them."

"So that’s what happened," Huang Fu Flawless nodded, she had a rough understanding of this matter, and suddenly grasped the logic behind it, "Which means those combat cultivators actually took the fall for you?"

Feng Jun’s face darkened instantly, speaking like that, you might not have many friends, you know? "How did they take the fall for me? I was also finding them a way out, you know this process best; you even didn’t want me to give them any goods at one point."

"Yeah, that’s right," Huang Fu Flawless continued nodding, "I admit that, but without you, they wouldn’t be dead."

Feng Jun had nothing to say; what could he argue? What she said was an undeniable truth, although he could argue that even without the Xue Family, there would be the Wang Family, the Li Family, and the industry is dangerous, but to argue like this seemed somewhat irresponsible.

In fact, Huang Fu Flawless had hit a sore spot, touching upon something he was unwilling to confront in his heart.

He kept hinting to himself that the deaths of those people had nothing to do with him, but did he really think so? Was there really not a trace of guilt?

Seeing that he fell silent, Huang Fu Flawless slightly smiled, "However, since it’s your matter, it is also Tiantong’s affair. It just so happens we are cooperating on a major project, so I’m taking a hand in this matter."

So she provoked Feng Jun not to satisfy any urge but to create an excuse to intervene in the matter.

It must be said that after advancing to a Flawless being, although it had only been a month and a half since she was last seen, her entire demeanor had changed significantly. She was no longer as capricious and lively, and seemed to have acquired some mannerisms of a high-rank practitioner.

For example, that phrase "I’m taking a hand in this matter", if it were before, she would likely slyly ask, "Do you want me to help you?"

One is capriciously bargaining, the other is boldly declaring a decision. Can the attitude be the same?

Feng Jun looked at her strangely, "Being elevated to Flawless really is different... But you should not meddle in this matter for now."

Huang Fu Flawless’s mouth corners just started to rise when hearing the latter half she rolled her eyes, "Why not?"

"No reason," Feng Jun replied indifferently, "Their desire for autonomous revenge is very strong, and they do not blame me. They just hope that I can provide them some protection. I think this mindset is worth encouraging. If they can’t face hardship, what’s the point in Cultivation?"

"Handling one’s own affairs is very important, and certain bad precedents cannot be set lightly... Once they develop the habit of running to me for everything, it’s not good for them or for me."

Huang Fu Flawless, being a longstanding superior herself, understood the mentality of those below her quite well. She pondered for a moment and nodded, "Your reasoning is quite substantial; I acknowledge it and am willing to express support, but..."

There really has been a lot of change, Feng Jun silently noted, even knowing how to use "but" now.

Huang Fu Flawless spoke freely, "But you can ignore this matter for now, Tiantong cannot ignore it. There must be a clear stance. Otherwise, if they sense that things are turning sour, they might intentionally direct their hatred towards Tiantong. When that time comes, some unfavorable situations might emerge; I will not give the Xue Family this opportunity."

Feng Jun pondered for a while and felt that her logic was sound and very proactive — indeed, many people act without scruples.

But he was still a bit puzzled, "What made you decide that you definitely want to get involved?"

Huang Fu Flawless gave him a look, then smiled radiantly, "Guess!"

Feng Jun honestly shook his head, "Second-guessing people’s motives is tiring; I would rather wait for you to tell me when you want to."

After recuperating for two days on Mount Zhige, Ji PingAn couldn’t contain his eagerness to return and assembled a batch of goods to once again fly to the Cultivation World.

But this time, he was escorted along the way, by none other than Elder Liao Brother, one of the only two Flawless beings of Mount Zhige.

Elder Liao Brother took good care of him along the way, even escorting him to Qiuchen Market.

Before parting, he only urged one thing, "Ji PingAn, you have many connections, remember, if you encounter anyone who has been poisoned by Gu, tell them, Mountain Master Feng of Mount Zhige specializes in treating Gu poison, with a guaranteed reputation!"

As a transcendent high being, the price for professional escorting is very high, but since this is a mission assigned by Feng Jun, he couldn’t accept Spirit Stones, so he had to look elsewhere to make up for it——the group of Combat Cultivators was still very widespread.

Ever since Elder Liao Brother saw Hua Hua earn a "consultation fee" of two thousand Spirit Stones, he had been itching to give it a try and took the initiative to offer treatment to those afflicted with Gu poison. Just a few days ago, he cured someone and earned a thousand Spirit Stones for his trouble.

Anyway, he wasn’t afraid of being cursed by Gu Cultivators; if they were to curse anyone, it should be Feng Jun. After all, Feng Jun was willing to take the blame, so Elder Liao Brother advertised without hesitation under the banner of "Mountain Master Feng of Mount Zhige".

After finishing his piece, he turned to leave but saw a Cultivator at the early stages of transcendence walking towards him, with a familiar face—if his memory served him right, it should be a managerial staff of Qiuchen Market.

However, Elder Liao Brother had nothing to be guilty of. He hadn’t committed any crimes in the Cultivation World and wasn’t afraid of scrutiny.

The newcomer was none other than Qi Wusheng, who had close relations with the Xue Family.

Strictly speaking, his relationship with the Xue Family wasn’t that deep, but as a staff member in charge of the Fang Market, providing certain conditions could earn him the Xue Family’s favor. And since his Clan only had him as a transcendent high being, he also wished to associate with those powerful families.

Qi Wusheng also recognized Elder Liao Brother. He knew exactly who he was—the entry records were right there.

He even knew that Elder Liao Brother had been subdued by Mountain Master Feng of Mount Zhige, as he was close to the Xue Family.

However, he couldn’t go forward to investigate this person because he knew that as someone without a criminal record, the investigation would be fruitless.

Also, this man was a Gu Cultivator. Gu Cultivators have eccentric temperaments, and if provoked, it was indeed possible that he could cause the death of an entire family.

Letting Elder Liao Brother go, Qi Wusheng approached Ji PingAn, "PingAn, did you gain anything from going out?"

He had known Ji PingAn for more than three or five years and spoke very naturally.

But Ji PingAn’s look at him was a bit unfriendly—who could be under such a gaze? He said with a half-smile, "There is a gain, a big one. Mountain Master Feng is willing to continue supporting us comrades-in-arms."

Qi Wusheng smiled dismissively, "Oh, that’s good. Did he mention when he will return to stand up for you all?"

"Master Qi, I respectfully address you as Master," Ji PingAn spoke with seriousness, "but we Minor Cultivators also have our own secrets. Unrelated matters, please don’t pry."

Qi Wusheng’s face suddenly could not maintain its composure. His expression darkened, "PingAn, I’m really curious, who gave you the gall to speak to me like this?"

"I didn’t say anything disrespectful," Ji PingAn stiffened his neck, "If you must pick a quarrel, then just kill me. There will be someone who will seek justice for me."

Qi Wusheng’s mouth twitched twice, and in the end, he huffed, "It seems like you indeed gained a lot this time, getting a little inflated... Such nonsense, why would I kill you? Investigating the movements within the Fang Market is my responsibility, don’t overinterpret it."

After saying this, he turned and left, still not forgetting to add, "I still hope that you all will work earnestly within the Fang Market. Some messy affairs are not worth getting involved in. You really can’t afford to get involved."

Ji PingAn ignored him and after resting at home for two days, on the third night, he and a few friends with shared ideals disappeared together.

Qi Wusheng cursed out loud after knowing they had disappeared, "What a bunch of stubborn fools, if a person insists on courting death, not even a Nascent Soul can stop it. Are they really so sure that the other party only has Qi-Refining Practitioners?"

During the time Ji PingAn went to Mount Zhige, there was new information about the Xue Family. Some people had confirmed the identities of the three persons present at the scene—they were all from the Xue Family.

Like most families, the Xue Family also resided together, but they also had some businesses on the periphery that needed management and guarding.

The attackers that day must have all gone into hiding to escape the scrutiny, with even their families taking refuge in the residential areas. It was not easy for anyone to break into the core areas where these families dwell en masse.

But Ji PingAn and his group didn’t care about any of that—if they couldn’t kill the murderer, they could harm their relatives.

One night, a household of the Xue Family living on the periphery was broken into. Seventeen family members, young and old, were killed cleanly, with even a dozen green-backed oxen not spared.

The green-backed oxen were used to plow the Spirit Fields, and their meat was also quite delicious.

But the murderer didn’t take the carcasses of the green-backed oxen into his Storage Bag to take away; instead, he left them at the scene, along with a line of large characters, "He who kills others, shall, in turn, be killed."

This was definitely an act of vengeance; anyone could discern that. Then the Xue Family began to analyze—who among this line of their Clan had offended such ruthless individuals.

After much analysis, this family hadn’t really offended anyone, and the biggest suspicion fell on—the household head’s cousin Zeng Jing, who had participated in an ambush against Combat Cultivators not long before.

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