Chapter 0
99. Infiltrate Xiqin Mountain
“Chan Master Miaoming of Fusheng Nunn? Washed her hands in a golden basin?”
“Hearing this Dharma name, she seems to be of the same generation as Chan Master Miaoyin, Tang Simin? But I lived in Fusheng Nunn for a while before and never met this person.”
For a moment, Qin Gou deduced that the so-called Art of netting rare treasures mentioned by the Domain Ancestral Array was likely to forcefully plunder belongings from cultivators in the Cultivator world and instantly erase their original Divine Sense imprint.
Although, frankly speaking, it might be considered a bit underhanded, its function could indeed be called ‘domineering’. After all, who would have thought that their suddenly missing treasures would be directly sent to a remote mountain gully in Beast Land.
“Master, don’t throw it away. This ceremonial robe’s material and style are quite nice. It looks like it was even woven with the precious Frost Spring Spirit Silk!”
At this moment, Qiu Qianyue’s voice rang out. Qin Gou couldn’t help but turn his head and ask, “You like it?”
“Mm.”
“Watch carefully, I’m going to tear it apart right now.”
“Master!” The debt girl’s face was filled with grievance.
“Take it.” Old Qin waved his hand with a sly smile.
“Thank you, Master.” Qiu Qianyue’s expression changed rapidly, and she happily took the ceremonial robe.
Qin Gou, however, asked with great confusion, “But what do you want it for, child? To wear it yourself? Or… ”
“Such a tight-fitting, seductive garment is so embarrassing! I would never wear it myself! But it looks quite pleasing to the eye, so I plan to give it to some sisters I know.”
“So that’s how it is.”
Qin Gou nodded slightly. After all, from childhood to adulthood, the debt girl had always been fiery and carefree, dressing casually without caring for propriety, always choosing comfort and ease. It was indeed difficult to imagine what she would look like if she suddenly wore such an outfit that prominently highlighted a woman’s graceful charm.
Following Huan Baiyao’s suggestion, Qin Gou tried again.
In an instant, at the cost of a high-grade Spirit Stone, through the powerful conversion of the Domain Ancestral Array, he successfully obtained half a piece of a defective low-grade Spirit Stone of unknown origin. This astonished everyone present, drawing all eyes. They were too busy picking up their fallen jaws to offer any further assistance or words of explanation.
Old Qin swore then and there that he would definitely bring Qiu Lingyun next time and flatten this Domain Ancestral Array that was so incompatible with him! He did not yet know that the ceremonial robe he had obtained earlier was, in a way, a manifestation of his extraordinary luck.
After that, everyone collectively discussed how to help the Huan Kong Main Vein avoid the fierce retaliation of the Bi Fang Clan.
Inside the Main Hall, Qin Gou said thoughtfully, “Baiyao, as things stand, your Huan Kong Main Vein should temporarily leave Feng Shi Cliff with Qingyu and the others.”
“Baiyao also has this intention.” Huan Baiyao nodded in agreement. Their Huan Kong Main Vein was originally capable of fleeing, but they lacked a truly influential figure to rely on. Once their whereabouts were discovered by the Bi Fang Clan, resistance would be difficult.
“Then, Master, you yourself are not planning to…”
“Clever.”
With a wave of his hand, Qin Gou transformed into Yan Qihao’s appearance and said with a knowing smile, “This is an excellent opportunity to successfully infiltrate Xiqin Mountain to investigate the war between the Bi Fang and Night Phoenix clans. It’s right before me, so how can I let it pass?”
“Can I go with Lord Qin?” The Little Chair immediately asked softly.
Gu Feiyan also said without hesitation, “If Little Qin encounters ancient beast race texts that are difficult to discern during the investigation, my Dao Breaking Eyes will surely be able to help.”
The debt girl appeared serious, “You can also hide me in the Ribbon space like you did before.”
“Don’t worry, everyone. My cultivation has also made significant breakthroughs recently. After I’ve arranged for the Huan Kong clan, I’ll also find a way, look for a suitable time and method, and see if I can help you all infiltrate gradually.”
Qin Gou’s heart warmed, and he said with a gentle smile, “After all, I understand the principle that many hands make light work.”
…
After this, two full days passed quickly.
Feng Shi Cliff was deserted, with only the Fire Crow envoys still imprisoned in the Spirit Prison remaining unaware of the situation.
The real Yan Qihao slept quietly within the Tunhai Shell. Qin Gou deliberately leaked a trace of his spiritual power to deceive others and completely transformed into Yan Qihao’s appearance, appearing before the other Fire Crow envoys in the dungeon.
“My lord?”
“You… where are those damned Empty Illusory Snakes?”
The Fire Crow envoys looked at Qin Gou with astonished expressions.
“What else could they do? Would they dare to take my life? After the spiritual power of the restraining formation was exhausted, I emerged and saw that those spineless cowards had long since fled without a trace.” Qin Gou’s eyes were filled with anger, and he coldly reprimanded with disdain, “What are you waiting for? Hurry up and return with me to report this matter quickly?”
“Yes!”
“These audacious Empty Illusory Snakes, who knows where they found such powerful helpers, but even so, this matter cannot be let go.”
“You’ve all noted down the appearances and characteristics of those outside helpers, right? I remember them vividly, I’ll never forget them!”
“Naturally. Especially the guy Huan Baiyao called ‘Brother Qin’. He was the one who stepped forward first to challenge our clan’s authority. And that kid seems to be a Demon Race disciple from the Abyss!”
Boarding the returning Spirit Boat, Qin Gou calmly observed everyone. Because he possessed the information obtained from questioning the Huan Kong clan earlier, Qin Gou had some understanding of them. Suddenly hearing them directly mention the exceptionally handsome and unforgettable male cultivator from the previous conflict, he immediately joined the discussion.
“Demon Race? Apart from the seventy-two ancient clans, the various Demon Race tribes in the Abyss are no less numerous than those in our Beast Land. Are you sure which lineage of the Demon Race that fellow belongs to?” With the amplification of the Faceless Hermit’s innate abilities, Qin Gou even imitated Yan Qihao’s tone of speech perfectly, making it difficult to find any flaws.
“This…”
Several Fire Crow envoys looked troubled.
“The Demon Race Abyss is very far from our Beast Land. Although we saw the evil demonic markings flashing in his eyes occasionally with our own eyes, it’s difficult to determine his specific origin for the moment.”
“He’s from the Faceless Hermit clan!”
Suddenly, one Fire Crow envoy, who had been silent all along, stated with great certainty, “This isn’t the first time I’ve interacted with the Faceless Hermit clan. I wouldn’t mistake that demonic mark!”
Upon hearing this, the other Fire Crow envoys’ eyes lit up, and they sneered repeatedly, “That’s good. Now that we know the young fellow’s clan, why worry about not catching him?”
Only Qin Gou’s eyes suddenly turned sharp, and he roared, “Nonsense!”
“My lord? It can’t be wrong, I clearly…”
“Idiot!”
Qin Gou directly interrupted him, as if extremely enraged, “You say it so confidently, but have you truly used your brain? Did you carefully assess his cultivation and strength at the time? Faceless Hermit? Aren’t they, along with those spineless Empty Illusory Snakes, just Abyss bugs who are only good at wagging their tongues?”
“So you mean that I, Yan Qihao, would actually lose head-on to a mere Faceless Hermit, who is known for not being good at cultivation and spellcasting battles?! Yan Kong, if this isn’t nonsense, then you are practically naming and shaming me, trampling on my dignity!”
For a moment, the Fire Crow envoy named Yan Kong looked fearful and quickly pleaded, “Yes, yes, your subordinate didn’t consider things clearly and misspoke. I beg for your forgiveness, my lord!”
“Hmph!”
Qin Gou’s face instantly turned cold as he flicked his sleeve. “I, Yan Qihao, am willing to stake my head as guarantee that the encounter, that terrifying strength, absolutely could not belong to a Faceless Hermit! But if Yan Kong’s memory is truly accurate… then perhaps, this person is very likely from the ‘Soul Plunderer’ clan, said to be the best at soul possession under the rumored Death’s Halt Demon Lord, Ying Wusheng!”
