Chapter 696 - 271: Lurking and Waiting

Chapter 696: Chapter 271: Lurking and Waiting

He was indeed very surprised.

But he also found it quite normal.

Indeed.

Who wouldn’t be suspicious, after seeing his life story, that he carries a great treasure?

Moreover, it’s the kind of inconceivable treasure that can make a cultivator grow rapidly.

However, many low-tier loose cultivators, even knowing this, upon learning of his record and understanding his strength, are powerless and can only fantasize in their hearts.

As for those who dare to take action, they are extremely rare.

Of course.

One of the most important reasons is actually because the Divine Wind Valley Marketplace is too remote and small.

No strong ones ever appear there.

The strongest is none other than Ye Yanshu.

Naturally, those daring to target him are indeed few.

Apart from that...

"This person is indeed good at hiding."

Just as Zhou Changwang’s mind was racing, a cultivator who appeared to be a follower next to him also spoke up, saying, "Master Ye has employed all the forces he could muster, yet he still hasn’t found any trace of this person.

It is only known that he has some connection to the Shuiyun Immortal Sect, but he is only intimately connected with one disciple of the Shuiyun Immortal Sect, other than that, it’s Shuiyun Pavilion Master, Shen Xinyue.

But Shen Xinyue is afinally an official disciple of the Shuiyun Immortal Sect, with a special identity.

Moreover, their relationship isn’t particularly close, and the bond is still that female disciple who has already entered the Shuiyun Immortal Sect.

Therefore, Master Ye can only issue verbal warnings, restricting her travels on a whim, just in case."

"Hmph!

Pedantic!"

Ye Hongyi snorted coldly, his face full of disdain, and said, "The hatred of killing one’s child is irreconcilable.

Since we are already enemies, why bother with so many scruples?

No matter whether they have a connection or not, Ye Yanshu could just capture and imprison all the cultivators in the entire Shuiyun Pavilion.

Better to err in killing than to miss suppressing.

Ascendant Feng Hua is heartless and indifferent, unconcerned and not at all harmed.

But if there is even a slight relationship, they will surely try to save them.

By then, it’s when he falls into our trap.

Why should one be as helpless as now, only able to set up a bounty?

This makes everyone laugh, lowering the reputation of my Ye Family."

Ye Hongyi snorted coldly, but a smile appeared on his face, saying, "It’s fortunate to encounter you in the Li Fire Domain without much to do.

Discovering the Young Phoenix Body was just an unexpected joy.

But I feel that this Ascendant Feng Hua is even a bigger catch.

Interesting, interesting.

The days ahead won’t be boring.

I can play a game of cat and mouse with Ascendant Feng Hua."

As he spoke, he chuckled to himself, his eyes full of madness and excitement.

"Playing cat and mouse?

Very well.

It’s just unclear whether we are the cat or the mouse."

Zhou Changwang maintained a dark expression throughout, his eyes looking calm, but deep within, it seemed like flames were burning.

He was indeed moved to kill.

Previously, although he was also moved to kill, the reason was that the opponent targeted Sister Shen Xinyue.

When he first entered the cultivation realm, the other party was a great help to him, and he was naturally grateful and willing to make a move for the other party.

And now, Ye Hongyi actually set his sights on him, and what he coveted was the great treasure on him— the Attribute Panel.

For Zhou Changwang, he could forgive other things, but the Attribute Panel was the foundation of his path, the gateway to enlightenment, and he could not tolerate any cultivator daring to covet it; he must blast them to death.

He watched as his opponent left, slowly departing.

Zhou Changwang did not act rashly.

No rush!

Although he was confident in his strength.

The black market, however, was not lacking in strong ones.

If he acted here, it would inevitably attract those strong ones.

Although he was not afraid, he didn’t want to complicate matters unnecessarily.

If because of this Ye Hongyi managed to escape, that would be a loss.

Soon after, he found the staff in the black market, and under their guidance, he entered a secret chamber to quietly wait.

After a short while, a somewhat chubby figure walked into the secret chamber.

It was Wang Tianshuo, with whom he had interacted before.

Compared to Chen Xiao’Er, Feng Xue, and others in the black market, he actually trusts Wang Tianshuo a bit more, as they have had several dealings and there’s a certain trust foundation.

Of course, the main reason is that their relationship has always been purely transactional.

He doesn’t even know Zhou Changwang’s true identity.

In Wang Tianshuo’s eyes, he should be just an ascetic cultivator devoted to refining pills, with a certain alchemical talent.

So much so that when the other party produced a Foundation Establishment Pill Formula to trade with him, he solemnly hoped that if a Foundation Establishment Pill were actually refined, Zhou Changwang would leave him one...

At first, Zhou Changwang did not agree.

All along, the other party assumed he was merely a devoted Alchemy Master.

They would never associate him with the Ascendant Feng Hua who opposed the entire Divine Wind Valley Marketplace and forcefully suppressed Young Master Ye Ping’an of the marketplace.

Half an hour later, the two of them left the secret chamber one after the other.

Zhou Changwang finally wore a trace of relaxation on his face.

If all goes well, his million-worth blood contract will be completely fulfilled, with no further risks.

Of course.

Everything.

Would only be discussed after he cuts down Ye Hongyi.

...

Zhou Changwang did not linger too long in the black market.

After leaving the secret chamber, he soon exited the black market and then secretly concealed himself on a hillside.

One hour, two hours...

Time passed.

Zhou Changwang sat cross-legged at the base of a large tree.

Occasionally using the Minor Divine Technique, Great Cave Celestial Observation, to scout Ye Hongyi’s whereabouts.

Confirming that Ye Hongyi had not yet left, he withdrew at once, immediately putting away the minor divine technique, and quickly circulated his cultivation technique, recovering from the cost of casting, preparing for the impending battle.

And the place he was currently located happened to be a necessary path towards Divine Wind Valley Marketplace.

Even without using Great Cave Celestial Observation, any cultivator passing through this place, as long as he scans with the Spirit Eye Technique, can see clearly, with almost no possibility of anything being overlooked.

Suddenly.

Zhou Changwang’s eyebrow lifted.

The position he was in was indeed excellent.

Perfect for homestead travels, lurking, and assassination.

Oh, but it wasn’t just him.

At that moment, another cultivator sneaked in.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Changwang frowned, just about to shoo the other away, when his eyes moved.

Under the Great Cave Celestial Observation, he happened to notice Ye Hongyi leaving the black market auction house, heading towards Divine Wind Valley Marketplace.

Suddenly, he couldn’t be bothered with the other person, considering directly using the Shocking God Needle to stab them unconscious.

Unexpectedly, the other person was also quite alert, realizing Zhou Changwang’s presence at that moment.

After weighing the pros and cons, they quietly retreated.

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There were a lot of things happening today, getting ready for tomorrow’s Qingming, so the updates are a bit sparse, please understand.