Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 479 - 479 478 Gu She Cottage

479: Chapter 478: Gu She Cottage 479: Chapter 478: Gu She Cottage “Isn’t that just some charlatan who learned a bit of divination,” Mortal believe in this, Sister Lan, do you also believe?”

Xiao Qiang was at a loss for words but, having no other method, felt it was better to make the trip for some peace of mind.

The two walked on the bustling streets of the Mirage, the sunlight was brilliant, but in their eyes, everything appeared gray and dim.

Since marrying into the Prince Manor, they had completed not a few tasks; the benefits to their family and themselves were undeniable; this was not only in terms of resources.

In fact, for small clan elites like them, it wasn’t about lack of resources, but a lack of heritage.

What is heritage?

It’s not just the length of the family legacy, but also includes the entire system; for example, in the Prince Manor, aside from the Nascent Transformation ancestors, there were six Golden Cores, dozens of Tongtian, countless books in the family library, and dedicated Golden Core teachers to preach and resolve doubts for the young ones.

This kind of atmosphere is something small clans cannot compare with, and is truly the foundation of legacy.

But even such a top clan in the Great Cultivation Continent, once leaving Shan Country, was still looked down upon, which shows the chaos in the Cultivation World of the continent.

As a pinnacle figure of the Nascent Transformation ancestors in the Jinxiu Cultivation Realm, he could no longer play the role of stabilizer.

Known as the ‘all-knowing one’, as Xiao Qiang had guessed, was actually just a down-and-out cultivator from the Tongxuan Realm, a local from Mirage, who opened a school to teach and earn a living; because of his extensive connections, numerous friends, and crafty mind, and having coincidentally learned a few seemingly profound divination skills, he also ran it as a side business, often deceiving visiting cultivators from outside who are unaware of his schemes.

His so-called divination was simply the knowledge he had amassed near the Lizhi Sea for nearly a hundred years, but in a sense, his views on matters were also often accurate due to his diverse sources of information and knowledge of many secrets within his community.

By covering it in a layer of divination, he made it seem mysterious, like a transcendent sage.

In fact, it wasn’t divination at all, just the deep insight of a native old man, free of the worry of retribution from the Heavenly Dao.

Hearing the two ladies present their request, the all-knowing one pondered for a moment, stroked his beard,

“Difficult!

Difficult indeed!

The Chasing Wind Bandits are at their peak near the Lizhi Sea, the Jiedu Mansion of Lihai can’t cope with them, and other power’s cultivators also don’t want to get involved, many are even members of the bandits.

Unless a Golden Core Upper Cultivator personally negotiates, it’s tough to get results…”

Dugu Lan thought to herself, if I could find a Golden Core Upper Cultivator, would I even need to seek out this charlatan?

She took out two Top Grade Spirit Stones, “Please enlighten us, sir.”

The all-knowing one dodged the question, “Just recently at Lizhi Sea, there have been frequent cases of pirates robbing private cultivation ships, it’s not an isolated incident.

If you really go look for them, and release those on this ship, what about the others?”

Dugu Lan added two more Spirit Stones.

She knew very well that when diviners spoke like this, it meant there was a way; he was just raising the price deliberately.

Otherwise, he would have spoken straightforwardly and made a sure profit.

“As long as the information is accurate, we sisters will have a reward, but if it is just lies and deception…”

The all-knowing one glanced at the Spirit Stones on the table, still unsatisfied.

Suckers weren’t common, and missing this chance, he didn’t know when he might encounter another.

“Chasing the wind, chasing the wind, that’s the style of this bandit group.

They are the most elusive in their actions, their operating areas connect with the endless sea.

If they see trouble looming, they immediately flee far and high, and the endless sea is a whole different scenario…”

This time, Dugu Lan didn’t bother to speak further, just placed another two Spirit Stones on the table; six Top Grade Spirit Stones in total, six hundred Low Grade Spirit Stones, if just for obtaining some information, was already quite a lot.

The all-knowing one, being the person he was, would definitely exploit if there’s a benefit, “The situation in Lihai is changing rapidly…”

Xiao Qiang had already seen through his intent, swept up her sleeves onto the table, “Then let’s not talk further, we take our leave!”

The two women stood up, Xiao Qiang turned to leave, Dugu Lan held her back, “Sister…”

This was also a tactic, meaning, “Any more and I’ll stop listening, you can talk or not as you please.”

As a valued client in the Mind’s Clear Realm, he had to give face, “Well then, shall I just make a suggestion?”

He wasn’t merely fooling people.

In his line of work, his clients were all cultivators, and who would willingly suffer a loss without reason?

If he encountered someone with a volatile temper, overturning his stall was the least of his problems, not to mention he might also receive a beating.

Firstly, to increase his income as much as possible, and secondly, he must propose a price worthy of his own assurance for matters he was confident about; he couldn’t sell himself short.

The two women stopped in their tracks, as Dugu Lan placed six Spirit Stones on the table, “My sister is a bit impetuous, please don’t mind her, sir.”

As expected, he pocketed the Spirit Stones naturally, dipped his finger in tea, and wrote four words on the table…

…the sisters Dugu Lan walked out of the academy, somewhat indecisive, “Scholar’s Small Abode, what sort of remarkable place is that?

That so many people hold it in high esteem?

Can it truly resolve such a big issue?

Maybe, we should first inquire about the true state of this place?”

Xiao Qiang sighed, “The viewer is lost in what they see, elder sister is too concerned, thus she is not as decisive as before,”

“Why bother?

It’s purely superfluous!

It’s better to go directly, otherwise searching around will only lead to countless clues, truly a self-inflicted trouble.”

The two decided on their course of action, time waits for no one, they headed directly west of the city, and soon found a very secluded residence, in the costly Mirage, such a house at least indicated the owner’s status.

Dugu Lan hesitated, “We have come here, but we don’t even know whom to look for, how shall we start?”

Xiao Qiang said despondently, “Just state our intentions directly, elder sister, you’re fretting too much.”

Sure enough, just as Xiao Qiang had said, as soon as she mentioned their family name and asked to meet the owner, the servant without a word went inside to notify, not even waiting for the owner’s reply, another servant led the two inside, which surprised both sisters.

Suddenly, a modestly dressed woman drifted in, it was…

Peach and Plum cannot vie for spring’s favor, natural charm and demon allure both unmatched.

At dusk atop the city wall, one turns to look back, she needs no rouge to be the beauty from the east.

What a charming person, even though the Dugu sisters considered themselves highly, they had to admit, this woman was a rarely seen beauty, in no way inferior to either of them.

From her headwear, it was clear she was a married woman, but whose fortunate son was she married to?

Xiao Qiang, more composed, spoke up, “This elder sister is…”

Bai Qingqian returned the gesture slightly, “There’s no need for doubt, I am the owner here, Bai Qingqian.

Since you both come from the Shan Sect, you are insiders.

Whatever you need, just say, and Qingqian will certainly not shirk.”

Over the years, she had gradually withdrawn from family business affairs, seldom appearing publicly, adhering to her husband’s advice, dedicating more time to cultivation, making good progress, not far from God Sensing.

Dugu Lan was quite surprised, “Qingqian…are you also from Shan Sect?”

Bai Qingqian smiled charmingly, “I am not, but my husband is, thus, I am not an outsider.”