Max Level Metaphysician: A Debt Repayment Journey…?
Chapter 706: Threats and Temptations Fail

Chapter 706: Chapter 706: Threats and Temptations Fail

Seeing Jiangli’s sly smile, Judge Cui had a distinct feeling that he had said the wrong thing or made a mistake.

A sense of foreboding suddenly enveloped his heart.

With a forced smile, Judge Cui braced himself and asked, "My lord, please speak first. I, I might not be able to help..."

Jiangli patted his shoulder, her smile charming, "No worries, you definitely can be of help, old Cui. You have to believe in yourself. The favor I’m asking for isn’t anything major. I just want to borrow something from you."

By now, Judge Cui would have been a fool to take Jiangli’s words at face value.

He asked warily, "What thing?"

Jiangli chuckled, "I just want to take a look at your Book of Life and Death."

The Book of Life and Death could reveal the past, present, and future of every living being in the world.

She wanted to use the Book of Life and Death to investigate Xia Xin’s origins.

Judge Cui’s face tensed, and without a second thought, he refused, "No! That’s definitely not possible!"

Jiangli’s cheerful demeanor darkened slightly, "Why not?"

With a righteous tone, Judge Cui declared, "The Book of Life and Death is a treasure of Fengdu. Even Emperor Beiyin himself doesn’t have the right to peruse it casually, let alone lend it to someone else. My lord, please don’t put us in a difficult position. You know very well this is impossible."

His face wore a pitiable expression, his gaze begging for mercy.

Jiangli sighed, "Don’t be so inflexible. I just want to sneak a quick peek, just one glance, to find someone. Even that’s not allowed?"

Judge Cui pressed his palms together, "Truly not possible! My lord, please spare me."

Jiangli: "..."

Seeing Judge Cui’s resolute demeanor, as if nothing could change his mind, Jiangli’s enthusiasm quickly waned, "The people of Fengdu nowadays are really losing their sense of fun."

Judge Cui coughed, stood up quickly, and said, "If there’s nothing else you need, my lord, I’ll take my leave."

At these words, Jiangli clicked her tongue and casually tossed two Soul Nurturing Talismans to him.

"Take these with you when you leave. Help them transit and let them enter Fengdu."

Judge Cui caught the two Soul Nurturing Talismans and knew their significance the moment he felt them. He nodded immediately, "That’s part of my duties. I can do this. Rest assured, my lord. I will take care of it right away."

After speaking, Judge Cui bowed to Jiangli.

Fearful of Jiangli asking anything more, he vanished in a flash from before her eyes.

It seemed he couldn’t bear to stay a second longer.

Jiangli tsks softly, sipping her drink with disinterest, her eyes growing increasingly dark.

...

Xia Xin and Fu’er were waiting for Jiangli in a side hall.

When Jiangli returned, Xia Xin was still playing on his phone.

Hearing footsteps, he quickly looked up and saw Jiangli enter with her usual expression. Xia Xin thought nothing of it and asked, "Ancestor, it’s getting late. Are you hungry? Shall I cook something?"

Jiangli showed a rare lack of interest in food, "No need, I’m not hungry. What were you doing just now?"

Xia Xin held up his phone, "We haven’t been on the forum for the past few days, so I was just checking it out. It’s been exploding with messages."

Jiangli raised an eyebrow, "The Xuanmen Association forum?"

Xia Xin nodded, "Look at this, Ancestor. Zhu Ming and Master Xiaoqiao have both appeared on the forum, posting in support of you. Zhu Ming even specially apologized, saying that it was all his fault before, that he was blind to not recognize your merit, nearly costing him his life. He also thanked you for forgiving his ignorance and saving his life. His words could not have been more obsequious."

Xia Xin showed the post made by Zhu Ming to Jiangli.

Even he had to concede, upon reading the content, that it was obsequiously wily—more so than even himself.