Chapter 802 Skin Painter, Recognizing the Back Figure

"The demoness of the Hehuan Sect’s Celestial Sound Pavilion is too ruthless, barely leaving enough Essence Qi for the guests to leave the Flower House; the rest, she doesn’t care about."

"The charm techniques of the Hehuan Sect and Celestial Sound Pavilion truly live up to their name! We must tighten our belts—if we’re careless, our future cultivation will be ruined."

Zheng Yi glanced at the corpse and couldn’t help but feel touched.

This person’s experience was indeed somewhat similar to his, but upon careful consideration, it was vastly different.

Zheng Yi possessed the Yin Yang Treasure Mirror, had innate talents regarding matters between men and women, abundant energy, and seemingly inexhaustible Essence, allowing him to use it cleverly.

Whereas this Fellow Daoist Qiann, knowing the danger, insisted on taking risks, leading to his demise, which was utterly laughable.

Zheng Yi withdrew his gaze and turned to leave.

At that moment, the door to the rental house in the alley opened, and a woman stepped out.

Upon seeing her, the onlookers said, "Fellow Daoist Qiann’s aftermath can only be left to you, Fellow Daoist Wuu.

Fellow Daoist Wuu, please accept our condolences."

This Fellow Daoist Wuu had reached the middle-stage Qi Refining realm.

"Thank you, everyone."

Wuu Mei, looking sorrowful, collected the bones and returned to her courtyard.

Staring at the corpse before her, Wuu Mei’s eyes were vacant, lost in thought from day to night.

Under the cover of night.

She threw the bones into a dry well deep in Yunluo Lane.

Initially, she had feelings for Fellow Daoist Qiann, but now, those feelings were long gone, and after betrayal, there was no sentiment left.

...

The night deepened, and the night wind began to rise.

Zheng Yi returned to the Black Market once more.

He paced leisurely, browsing each stall and casually bought some intriguing small items before preparing to leave.

"That person’s back seems somewhat familiar."

One stall owner, with a pointed mouth and ape-like cheeks, a few long hairs sprouting from his mouth, and a black mole at the corner of his mouth, looked extremely sleazy, but his eyes were particularly sharp.

The stall owner beside him couldn’t help but laugh, "Gao the Rat, are you still thinking of the bounty offered by the Celestial Profound Sword Cave’s True Disciple?

Can you determine anything just by a back view?

Haven’t seen those third-rate and second-rate forces in Celestial South Market give up already?"

"Bah, bah, bah!"

Gao the Rat sneered, pointing at the long hairs on his mouth, and said with disdain, "Their skills are lacking! My eyes aren’t what ordinary people have, got it?

My ancestors were skin painters, renowned in the Hundred Skills of Immortal Cultivation."

Hearing this, the other stall owners found it even less credible, for anyone who mastered a technique to proficiency in the Hundred Skills wouldn’t be living off the Black Market.

Even if not as strong as Foundation Establishment realm experts or major families, they would still be esteemed guests.

In Celestial South Market, they would count as notable figures.

...

After leaving the Black Market, Zheng Yi returned to the Alchemy Shop.

Wang Manman had taken the initiative to bring Wuu Mei from Yunluo Lane inside.

Wuu Mei possessed a Ghostly Body and had been afflicted by Demon Fire for a long time. If not treated, she might face the risk of Fire and Demonic, potentially self-immolating with Demon Fire.

Not only would her life’s cultivation be ruined, but even her life might be unrescuable.

In the hall, Wang Manman gently soothed Wuu Mei’s emotions: "Such a minor affliction, my husband’s capabilities are vast.

If you stay in this shop for ten days, given time, you’ll understand our intentions.

Moreover, my Wang Family from Piaomiao Mountain can offer you assistance."

As Wang Manman spoke, she produced a contract.

Though she felt pity for Wuu Mei, and they had some past acquaintance, offering significant help without reason naturally required exchanging for other things.

Moreover.

She couldn’t act rashly on Zheng Yi’s behalf.

Wuu Mei bit her lower lip, determination flashing in her eyes.

Having no other option, after signing the contract, she was effectively sold to the Wang Family of Piaomiao Mountain, more accurately to Zheng Yi and his wife.

As night deepened, Zheng Yi returned to the shop and entered the bedroom.

Instead of indulging as usual, Wang Manman spoke to Zheng Yi about Wuu Mei’s situation.

Zheng Yi raised a brow, his gaze landing on Wang Manman.

Understanding her husband’s thoughts, Wang Manman explained: "Wuu Mei is, after all, at the fifth-layer Qi Refining stage. While in Yunluo Lane, I tested her for a time, and her character is somewhat trustworthy.

Our shop should have a few trustworthy people.

Besides, I’m soon preparing to pursue the Foundation Establishment realm."

Wang Manman pursed her lips, looking at Zheng Yi expectantly.

After a moment of contemplation, Zheng Yi agreed readily.

"Then does my wife need to return to Piaomiao Mountain?"

Zheng Yi asked.

Wang Manman nodded, suddenly remembering something. Her delicate hand rested on Zheng Yi’s shoulder, her face blossomed like a peach, and slightly shy, she teased: "Once I leave.

My husband will have the energy to look after other sisters in this shop.

Everyone inside and outside, even the accountant outside, knows very well that my husband pays special attention to Wenn Qing in the shop."

Zheng Yi laughed heartily.

Indeed, he hadn’t thought Wang Manman would be so perceptive in this regard.

He didn’t intend to hide anything, voluntarily sharing Wenn Qing’s background with Wang Manman.

"Do you really want to keep her, aren’t you worried..."

Wang Manman asked with concern.

Zheng Yi shook his head and said: "The steward elder of the Mortal World Quarter is only at the late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm, and now, your husband is also in the Foundation Establishment realm. If it comes down to a confrontation, with the Wang Family of Piaomiao Mountain and the Celestial Profound Sword Sect backing us, there’s nothing to be overly worried about.