Chapter 160: The Yanjing Xuan Sect Society is up to something

Yanjing Xuan Sect Society.

With one explosive incident after another unfolding in Beichuan Dongdu, their entire society was thrown into a state of utter turmoil.

Society President Tang Ao, in particular, found himself plagued by a splitting headache.

Ever since a year ago, their Xuan Sect Society had been closely monitoring every single event occurring in Dongdu. Even the most trivial report, such as the stepping on of an ant, would not escape their watchful eyes.

The investigation into the mysterious occurrences in Dongdu had never ceased.

A member named Bai Feng held a report and briefed his fellow members in detail: "A member of the Sun Country’s Aoki Society, a woman known as the Black Widow, has suddenly vanished without a trace. No one knows how she disappeared. My estimation is... this Black Widow member is most likely doomed."

"Sister Feng, allow me to make an irresponsible guess. Could this woman called the Black Widow have been mysteriously murdered? It might be closely related to the case of the missing and stolen Ginseng Fruit," Kunbu offered his perspective.

Tang Ao furrowed his brows and continued, "Mm, I agree with Kunbu's view. Think about this: Zhao Dongniang and Song Bochao, who died by hanging, both ran jade and jewelry businesses. In Beichuan Dongdu, both families could be considered wealthy and prestigious. Yet why did the heads of both families suddenly hang themselves overnight? Could they have plotted this together?"

"I'd say... perhaps that possibility cannot be ruled out."

Dr. Owen, who had remained silent all this while, chimed in: "According to minor intelligence sources, this member called the Black Widow, and indeed their entire Aoki Society, has been frequently active within our country. I estimate they came here for the luminous pearl from a year ago."

Bai Feng's eyes lit up: "Right, suddenly mentioning the luminous pearl auction from a year ago—that event created a global sensation, drawing various foreign experts flocking to our Divine Land continent, all wanting to study it thoroughly."

"Mm, that is true, but it's rather regrettable. Up until now, the identity of the purchaser of that luminous pearl has still not been exposed. Hehe, those so-called experts under the banner of research still haven't given up even now."

Mutual hostility among peers was an unwritten rule in any profession.

"Tell me, this suddenly emerged Sacred Ginseng Fruit—if ordinary people like us eat it, can it truly prolong life and even grant immortality? Is this matter real?"

Kunbu's question instantly plunged all the members into silence.

A member named A Guang said, "I believe it is real. If you ask why, it's because this Sacred Ginseng Fruit comes from the Gu family, and the luminous pearl auction a year ago also originated from the Gu family. With an interval of about a year, the Gu family has produced yet another extraordinary treasure. It is definitely real."

Tang Ao looked at Dr. Owen: "Doctor, what are your thoughts?"

"I'm looking at it directly with my eyes," Dr. Owen laughed self-deprecatingly. "Hehe, just a small joke. Whether that ginseng fruit is genuine or fake, once it comes from the Gu family, even if it were a fake, it would eventually be fabricated into the truth. With the precedent of the luminous pearl, the fake can become real."

"The problem we are facing right now is not about debating the authenticity of the ginseng fruit, but figuring out how to pry open the mouths of the Gu family members and find the mastermind operating behind the scenes. That is the absolute priority for our Xuan Sect Society."

"Why don't you guess? If the person hiding behind the scenes of the Gu family is truly an immortal cultivator, then... hehe, the research problem our society has pursued for years will instantly be resolved." Kunbu spoke with a look of yearning.

***

An immortal cultivator?

If he were to truly encounter one, wouldn't he have to prostrate himself with three kowtows and nine prostrations and take them as his master right away?

From then on, he could leap over the dragon gate and become an immortal cultivator standing above ordinary mortals.

Immortality? Indestructibility? Just thinking about it made him exceptionally excited.

Tang Ao's gaze sank: "Stop talking this kind of empty nonsense. Bai Feng, Kunbu, I am giving you a task now. Pack your things and head down to Beichuan Dongdu. See if you can find a way to extract information from the Gu family and see if you can gather some crucial intelligence."

Kunbu immediately put on a crying face: "President Tang, can I decline? Dongdu again? I took a massive beating there last time. Once bitten by a snake, I'll be ten years afraid of well ropes."

"Rejection is not allowed! This matter has always been handled and followed up by the two of you. If I were to switch to someone else midway, I wouldn't feel at ease. I'm afraid I must continue to trouble the two of you."

"Fine. Quit whining, Kunbu. Pack your things. In a few days, we're heading down to Dongdu."

Chu Xiaoyu's mysterious manor?

Bai Feng was harboring great anticipation in her heart.

During her encounter with the mysterious events last time, her memory had suffered a severe blackout. No matter how hard she tried to recall, she simply couldn't remember everything completely.

What kind of unknown, secret events had transpired on that night?

Damned fragmented memory! Could it not be so scattered?

Damn it all to hell!

Chu Xiaoyu had stayed in the provincial capital for about three days. Over these three days, the care the Gu family showered upon Chu Xiaoyu as their "Master" could be described as meticulous in every detail.

The hotel arranged for him was a top-tier presidential suite.

Chu Xiaoyu did not stand on ceremony either, taking it all in stride and living in peace of mind.

The only one suffering was Gu Ruyan, who had been waiting on him hand and foot.

Gu Ruyan was currently the head of the Gu family, a delicate woman managing no less than a hundred large and small corporations under the family umbrella, yet she still had to divide her attention to look after Chu Xiaoyu's daily life and routines.

However, Gu Ruyan did not show a shred of fluster. Instead, she arranged all her daily tasks properly and in an orderly fashion.

***

A woman like this was far from simple, which explained why Gu Ruyan was so heavily relied upon by the Gu family.

During his three days in the provincial capital, Chu Xiaoyu seemed to spend every day eating, drinking, and idling about, presenting the image of someone with nothing at all to do.

In reality, that was far from the case. That was merely a facade Chu Xiaoyu projected to the outside world.

As long as he activated the Divine Realm space and accelerated time by a factor of 100,000, the rest of the world would fall utterly silent.

And Chu Xiaoyu could then do whatever he pleased.

Time slipped by just like that, and the three days passed in the snap of a finger.

"Master, are you truly leaving? Do you not plan to stay for a few more days?"

Around 8:00 sharp every morning, Gu Ruyan would punctually appear outside the hotel suite where Chu Xiaoyu was staying, acting like a maid fulfilling her proper duties.

In truth, this was also partly the intention of the Gu family's elder.

The Master's descent meant his status was supremely noble; how could a young maiden attending to his needs be missing in public?

Naturally, Gu Ruyan could not escape this fate, and she was also the most suitable candidate from the Gu family.

"There are still many matters at the farm that require my attention. Staying for three days is quite enough."

Once matters were concluded, he had to return.

Little King Zhou had already run over three times, and all three times he had returned empty-handed.

With the activation of the Divine Eyes, looking up to the heavenly realm and down to the netherworld with crystal clarity, King Zhou's hurried arrivals all fell entirely into Chu Xiaoyu's view.

Ah! He couldn't keep leaving King Zhou hanging; it was about time to head back.