Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1175 - 1179 Handling Stolen Goods

Chapter 1175: 1179 Handling Stolen Goods

Profound Yin Island, Heavenly Ghost Sect.

Within a serene manor, Xu Hua sat in a green stone pavilion while Ning Chu and Liu Ling were reporting to him.

"What? The Great Elder of the Haili Clan was killed right at their doorstep?"

Xu Hua exclaimed in surprise.

"It took less than a cup of tea’s time from Bo Miao’s departure from Tianli Island to his murder, during which the life-bound lamps of three Golden Immortal cultivators were extinguished. The Haili Clan has activated their clan protection formation and requested aid."

Ning Chu reported.

"To be able to eliminate three Golden Immortal cultivators in such a short time, the assailant either mastered the law to great achievement, possessed a superior immortal artifact, or is a Taiyi Golden Immortal."

Liu Ling analyzed.

Even if the Golden Immortal cultivators had only partially mastered the Supreme Laws, Bo Miao and the others should have been able to at least call for help!

"Myriad Beasts Sect only has two Golden Immortal early stage cultivators, even with superior immortal artifacts, they couldn’t wield them effectively. Ziyang Sect isn’t much better either. This matches the style of the Tianyue Sect. In the past, both the Yin Corpse Sect and the Wei Family were wiped out in such a manner."

Ning Chu offered his opinion.

"Send reinforcements to the Haili Clan and keep in constant contact. Investigate thoroughly first, it might not be the Tianyue Sect. The Glazed Sea Domain has seven great powers, and the other five might be eager to see our Heavenly Ghost Sect and the Tianyue Sect in conflict. They could be the ones stirring trouble. Also, instruct to tighten security."

Xu Hua instructed.

"Yes, Master Uncle Xu."

Ning Chu and Liu Ling replied in unison.

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Myriad Beasts Island, Myriad Beasts Garden.

Shen Long and Su Changfeng were seated in a green stone pavilion, engaged in conversation.

"Here is the master’s insight on refining Dao Pills. Take it and study it. If you have any questions, ask me later."

Shen Long took out a green jade slip and handed it to Su Changfeng.

Currently, Myriad Beasts Sect has only one Dao Pill Master. Shen Long intends to train more Dao Pill Masters to enhance the sect’s strength.

"Yes, Master."

Su Changfeng expressed his gratitude, accepting the jade slip with both hands.

"By the way, if anyone asks about me, just say you haven’t seen me. Tell them I’m still in closed-door cultivation."

Shen Long instructed.

He was well aware that Bo Miao and the others’ murder would surely terrify the Haili Clan.

In the eyes of the outside world, Shen Long and Chu Buyu lacked the capability for such acts, so suspicion wouldn’t fall on them. The Heavenly Ghost Sect was likely to suspect the Tianyue Sect instead.

"Yes, Master."

Su Changfeng agreed.

After talking for a while, Su Changfeng took his leave.

Shen Long then summoned Shen Die and handed her a green storage bracelet.

"Change your appearance and head to the Tianyue marketplace. Sell these items in batches."

Shen Long instructed.

The storage bracelet contained some of the wealth from Bo Miao and the others. Shen Long had no use for these materials and intended to sell them.

If the Haili Clan’s upper echelon discovered Bo Miao’s possessions in the Tianyue marketplace, they might suspect it was done by the Nangong Family or other forces, framing the Tianyue Sect.

Of course, they might also think it was the doing of the Tianyue Sect itself, a thief crying thief. As long as it couldn’t be traced back to the Myriad Beasts Sect, it didn’t matter.

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Shen Die agreed, accepting the storage bracelet with both hands before departing.

Shen Long entered a practice room, sitting cross-legged on a golden cushion, closing his eyes for rest.

After a cup of tea’s time, Shen Long opened his eyes, took out a Primordial Soul Pill, and placed it in his mouth.

The elixir dissolved as soon as it entered his mouth, and Shen Long immediately began cultivating, refining the medicinal power while practicing the "Taiyi Yuan Soul Method."

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Tianyue Marketplace, the streets bustling with people and chaotic carts and horses.

In a quiet attic, a plaque bearing the words "Qianyang Pavilion" hung prominently.

Lin Lian sat at the head seat, currently a True Immortal late stage and deputy hall master of the Information Hall.

She held a golden Transcendent Mirror, in which a graceful woman in a purple dress could be seen.

"Understood, keep monitoring him, but don’t alarm him."

Lin Lian instructed.

"Yes, hall master."

The woman in the purple dress readily agreed.

Lin Lian put away the Transcendent Mirror and, sensing something, took out a gleaming golden law disk into which she infused a spell, her face lighting up with joy.

She rose and opened the door, inviting Shen Die inside before closing it.

"Has there been anything unusual with Liu Yuqian and Liu Yang lately?"

Shen Die inquired.

Liu Yuqian and Liu Yang had both ascended to the Golden Immortal stage and were frequently stationed at the Tianyue marketplace.

"Not really. By the way, tomorrow night, Liu Yuqian is hosting a gathering, inviting quite a few Golden Immortal cultivators to attend. Any Golden Immortal cultivator can participate."

Lin Lian replied.

Shen Die nodded thoughtfully and continued to inquire, "Tell me Liu Yang’s whereabouts, especially the shops he often visits."

"Here are the details on Liu Yuqian and Liu Yang, including their social circles and gathered resources."

Lin Lian handed over two jade slips to Shen Die.

Shen Die scanned them with her divine sense, smiling as she said, "The items have found a market. You’ve done well. I’ll speak well of you in front of Your Excellency."

"I’m just doing my duty."

Lin Lian replied modestly.

After chatting for half an hour, Shen Die took her leave.

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Tianli Island, Haili Garden.

Bo Yang, Ze Xin, Chen Yin, and a portly old man in a yellow robe were seated in a green stone pavilion, discussing something.

"Taoist Friend Chen, Taoist Friend Xu, please advocate for us. The survival of our Haili Clan might be a small matter, but the murderer blatantly disregards the Heavenly Ghost Sect."

Bo Yang’s face was filled with grief.

"Alright, we are here to support you. With us around, even the Golden Immortal cultivators of the Tianyue Sect will hesitate. The urgent matter now is to ascertain the murderer’s identity to plan a counterattack."

The yellow-robed old man solemnly stated.

Xu Shan, late-stage Golden Immortal.

He and Chen Yin were sent to support the Haili Clan. If not for Xu Hua’s orders, they really wouldn’t want to come.

"Our Haili Clan has accumulated numerous enmities over the years. Many forces could be suspects."

Bo Yang looked troubled.

"Which force do you think is the most suspicious?"

Chen Yin asked.

Bo Yang thought for a moment and replied, "It should be the Ximen Family. We are mortal enemies, with Golden Immortal cultivators lost on both sides."

"Could it not be the Myriad Beasts Sect or the Ziyang Sect? Your Haili Clan faces them directly now."

Xu Shan inquired in confusion.

"Our Haili Clan does face the Ximen Family, the Myriad Beasts Sect, and the Ziyang Sect. However, we hold no deep-seated hatred with the Myriad Beasts Sect or the Ziyang Sect. Five Golden Immortal cultivators from the Ximen Family have died at our hands, which is why we consider the Ximen Family the most suspicious. But the Myriad Beasts Sect and the Ziyang Sect remain suspects too."

Bo Yang slowly explained, then added, "Do Taoist Friend Chen and Taoist Friend Xu have any insights?"

"What you’re saying is speculative. The best approach is to identify the enemy’s identity, starting with Bo Miao’s possessions. Do you know what treasures or rare materials they had?"

Chen Yin inquired.

Bo Yang didn’t dare to hide anything and revealed what he knew.

"We will have people monitor the situation. Speaking of which, if there were a Golden Immortal phase diviner, they could deduce the whereabouts of their possessions."

Chen Yin remarked with a tone of regret.

"We know a Golden Immortal phase diviner, but he’s eccentric, and not easy to persuade into divination."

Bo Yang mentioned.

Chen Yin’s eyes lit up, "Tell us more about this person."

Bo Yang didn’t dare to hide anything and spoke truthfully.

"I’ll contact Senior Brother Sect Leader immediately and request that someone be sent to seek this person’s help for deduction. Finding the whereabouts of their treasures or rare materials should lead us to the murderer."

Xu Shan said excitedly.

Chen Yin nodded; it was indeed a viable plan.