I Accumulate Spirit Roots for My Next Life - Chapter 397 - 247: Black Stone City
All this happened too quickly; in an instant, the Divinity Transformation Daoist perished, and the Primordial Spirit was seized.
Cang Huang, less than five feet tall, held an Eighth Grade Spiritual Treasure broadsword suspended in midair, gazing at the dissipating blood mist, swallowing repeatedly, but ultimately did not absorb it.
Cyan Dome, on the other hand, vanished again after the strike.
“Whoosh!” The next moment, the head of one of the last Nascent Souls of the Gold-Devouring Gang flew up, and a green light obliterated its Divine Soul.
The remaining gang members then reacted, fleeing in all directions without any hesitation.
Facing a half-demon with bloodline Divine Abilities, whose realm was higher than theirs, they had no power to resist.
However, Cyan Dome’s abilities were unfathomable, and they demonstrated their speed to the fullest during the pursuit. How could these people escape?
Cang Huang flickered and entered the Dharma Realm again, disappearing without a trace.
Fang Qingwei was stunned for a long time, only realizing when he looked at Li Jizhou again that he simply had too little experience.
No, it wasn’t just him; even Elder Qu from Qi Stone Pavilion had too little experience.
The green shadow was likely the half-demon Elder Qu mentioned, but… where did the five-foot Xiaohuang with yellow fur come from?
Even Elder Qu didn’t notice?
The most crucial thing is that Li Jizhou, at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, could actually carry the Profound Celestial Treasure with him.
“Qingwei expresses her gratitude to the young master for saving my life!” Fang Qingwei came respectfully in front of Li Jizhou, bowing deeply.
“Just a transaction, don’t forget it, Fairy Fang.” Li Jizhou waved it off, still calm and composed.
“Rest assured, young master. One hundred Wood Spirit Stones will definitely be delivered to you.” Fang Qingwei didn’t hesitate at all.
Not to mention the life-saving grace, even the identity and strength displayed by Li Jizhou made him someone she wanted to befriend.
Li Jizhou nodded, having not only slain the bandits who were draining his blood but also earned twenty Wood Spirit Stones, achieving two goals with one move.
Having witnessed Li Jizhou’s guardian prowess, Fang Qingwei felt much more at ease on the journey ahead.
The ability to instantly kill the deputy leader of the Gold-Devouring Gang meant almost no worries in the entire Yunzhou mining area.
Fang Qingwei had even considered persuading her father to heavily invest in forming a connection with Li Jizhou, hoping to solve the matter of Prince Yun’s Mansion through him.
Three days later, the Qi Stone Pavilion mining area was visible in the distance.
However, the scene outside the mining area caused Fang Qingwei’s heart to sink.
She saw that the area around the mine was filled with banners bearing the character “Yun,” which belonged to the City Guard of Yunzhou’s governor.
These guards only used the city’s Teleportation Array to arrive when the mining area faced a great calamity.
The presence of the City Guard here definitely indicated that a major incident had occurred in the mine.
Fang Qingwei hurriedly rushed over.
“Young Miss? You’re alright? Thank goodness, heaven has eyes.” An old servant inside the mining area saw Fang Qingwei approaching excitedly from afar.
“Uncle Shui, what happened? Why is the City Guard here? What about my father and the others?”
The old servant, upon hearing this, looked sorrowful: “Young Miss, the master and the elders from the clan have all been taken by the Gold-Devouring Gang!”
“What happened? How could the Gold-Devouring Gang possibly breach the mining area? Could my father not withstand that old scoundrel?” Fang Qingwei’s heart tightened.
“Three days ago, we were guarding the mining area as usual. The Gold-Devouring Gang attacked again, but with the large array in the mine, and the master and the strong ones in the clan not being weaker than the Gold-Devouring Gang, there was no fear at all.
However, they suddenly conjured a water curtain, on which it showed images of them intercepting you midway.
Seeing you being captured, the master agreed to go out and negotiate with them.
The moment he stepped out of the mining area, dozens of Divinity Transformation experts appeared out of nowhere, carrying the Profound Celestial Treasure. They defeated the master and the others in one fell swoop, then broke into and ransacked the mining area, fleeing with the master and the others.
The old servant promptly reported to the governance of the state, but by the time the governor arrived, it was too late!” The old servant explained with a sigh.
Fang Qingwei nearly collapsed to the ground, weakened, were it not for the support of her maid by her side.
Li Jizhou glanced over the City Guard, noticing nothing amiss, but was slightly surprised by the old servant’s words.
Dozens of Divinity Transformation Daoists attacked?
In Central State, anyone capable of ascending to Divinity Transformation usually comes from aristocratic families or is supported by the Dynasty, and those with the potential to rise to Refining Void can generally enter the Ancestral Spiritual Sea.
The actual Refining Void Divine Monarchs within the Dynasty, besides the Saint Emperor who holds the Dynasty together, a few generals guarding various regions, and the limited meritorious families, are almost non-existent, unless they are travelers whose paths have reached a dead end.
Normally, a Divinity Transformation Daoist would already be the top combat power within the Dynasty.
The emergence of several dozen at once was clearly abnormal.
“Could it be that Prince Yun’s Mansion is secretly nurturing them?”
“If so, consuming over fifteen million Middle Grade Spirit Stones annually might indeed be possible!”
Li Jizhou’s face darkened slightly.
“Uncle Shui, does the City Guard have any clues?” After regaining composure, Fang Qingwei took a deep breath and asked.
The old servant shook his head: “I’ve already reported several instances of Prince Yun’s Mansion inviting the master, but the City Guard can’t use this as evidence to investigate the mansion!”
Fang Qingwei turned slightly to look towards the direction of Black Stone City, where Prince Yun’s Mansion was located: “Who else could it be aside from them?”
With a flicker in her eyes, she became resolute: “I will obtain evidence for Governor Han!”
She then instructed her accompanying guards: “You all stay here with Uncle Shui; I need to go to Black Stone City. Don’t follow me.”
“Miss, you mustn’t go. The master has been taken; going there is like walking into a trap.”
“Don’t worry. Their purpose for capturing me was merely to force my father. Now that he has been captured, I hold no value to them.
Moreover, I’m only going to gather clues, not act recklessly. I’m in the dark while they’re in the open, so there won’t be any danger!” Fang Qingwei said decisively.
“But…”
“No need to say more. Uncle Shui, let’s stay in constant communication. If the City Guard has any news, inform me immediately.” Fang Qingwei gave her final instructions to the old servant, then turned to look at Li Jizhou once more.
“Young master, circumstances have indeed changed unexpectedly. The danger at Prince Yun’s Mansion is immense. I implore you to return to Qi Stone Pavilion. Give me a month. If I don’t repay what I owe you within a month, I’ll repay it later!”
However, Li Jizhou shook his head: “I was just planning to visit Black Stone City. Lead the way.”
“Young master!” Fang Qingwei was slightly taken aback, casting a puzzled glance at Li Jizhou.
“Let’s go. With your cultivation and being alone, I’m afraid you won’t even manage to obtain evidence before you die and vanish. If you feel guilty, you can add another twenty Wood Spirit Stones as compensation!” Li Jizhou said calmly.
He was originally planning to investigate Prince Yun’s Mansion in Black Stone City, merely taking advantage of the situation.
Fang Qingwei’s almond eyes blinked repeatedly, gradually filled with bashfulness.
Hong Luan, noticing her expression, wore a coquettish smile and raised her eyebrows towards Li Jizhou.
Black Stone City was situated at the edge of the Black Stone mining area, an entire city built from Tier Three treasure material, obsidian, specially granted by the former emperor to the first-generation Prince Yun as compensation.
Moreover, the entire Black Stone City was a Tier Five Array. Even if none of Prince Yun’s relatives were Divinity Transformation cultivators in Black Stone City, without the presence of a Refining Void Divine Monarch, they would certainly stand undefeated.
Five days later, Li Jizhou, Fang Qingwei, and Hong Luan arrived at this massive Immortal City made of black stone.
