Chapter 2420: As Planned

Chapter 2420: Chapter 2420: As Planned

Quan Guangzhen sealed Ru Li’s divine power, rendering him unable to resist, and then imprisoned him in a room within the auction house, ordering a trusted aide to keep a close watch on Ru Li.

With his divine power sealed, Ru Li had no means of escaping from here. Moreover, since being suppressed by City Lord Mei Li, he hadn’t even had a chance to communicate with City Lord Jing Yan, and now his communication magical treasure had been confiscated, making it impossible to send messages out.

"I’ve been away from Hongmeng City for a long time without sending any message back, so the City Lord will definitely start looking for me. However, even the City Lord might not have enough assurance to determine that I’m in Mystic Underworld City’s auction house."

"Alas... Damn Golden Toad Commerce! These bastards!" In the room, Ru Li racked his brain but couldn’t think of any good ideas. He couldn’t even manage to send a message out, let alone escape.

Quan Guangzhen was very cunning and didn’t allow him any opportunity to contact outsiders. Currently, the only person he could interact with was Quan Guangzhen’s trusted aide, and this person wouldn’t even exchange a single word with him.

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"City Lord, I really didn’t expect that this Ru Li has so many divine soul items on him. I initially thought he might have two or three divine soul magical treasures, but who would have guessed it would be so unexpected?" Quan Guangzhen said with a big smile.

More than twenty divine soul items—who wouldn’t be tempted?

Quan Guangzhen couldn’t help but have some thoughts, but he knew he needed to tread carefully in front of City Lord Mei Li. Now, it all comes down to how City Lord Mei Li decided to proceed.

City Lord Mei Li glanced at Quan Guangzhen.

"Chairman Quan, are there really more than twenty divine soul items? This Ru Li is just an Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm Peak Cultivator, how can he have so many divine soul items?" City Lord Mei Li said, her beautiful eyes narrowing.

Quan Guangzhen quickly responded, "What twenty-plus divine soul items?"

His expression showed genuine surprise.

City Lord Mei Li was very satisfied with Quan Guangzhen’s reaction.

She nodded and said, "From Ru Li, we seized two divine soul magical treasures and one soul technique book, totaling three divine soul items."

"Yes, yes, indeed, it’s three divine soul items." Quan Guangzhen continued to nod.

"Chairman Quan, as long as you cooperate well with me, there will naturally be benefits for you." City Lord Mei Li added.

This statement was a promise, indicating that she wouldn’t hoard everything, and Quan Guangzhen would receive a portion of these divine soul items.

Quan Guangzhen’s eyes instantly lit up.

"No rush; after we finish interrogating Ru Li, we’ll discuss your share." City Lord Mei Li continued.

"No hurry! City Lord, Ru Li was originally a member of the Blood Moon Gang, which merely robs some loose cultivators. Producing three divine soul items all at once is obviously abnormal. We might gain more information about divine soul items from his mouth." Quan Guangzhen said with a smile.

"Hmm, I will personally interrogate him. However, it might be challenging to make him talk. For now, you take good care of him, and I’ll come to interrogate him after some time." City Lord Mei Li said.

"Yes, you can rest assured, City Lord." Quan Guangzhen replied.

City Lord Mei Li then left the auction house.

Quan Guangzhen was not worried that City Lord Mei Li would swallow all the divine soul items by herself.

As for whether City Lord Mei Li might kill him to silence him, Quan Guangzhen was certain she wouldn’t do that. Although his position within Golden Toad Commerce was not as high as City Lord Mei Li’s, he was at least in charge of an auction house of Gold Cicada Commerce within a city. If he suddenly died, the upper management of Golden Cicada Commerce would definitely conduct a detailed investigation. Therefore, even if City Lord Mei Li wanted to kill him to silence him, she wouldn’t dare to act within Mystic Underworld City. As long as he doesn’t leave Mystic Underworld City, he’ll be safe.

After City Lord Mei Li left the auction house, Quan Guangzhen immediately came before Ru Li again.

"Mr. Ru." Quan Guangzhen smiled as he looked at Ru Li.

"Bah!" Ru Li spat.

"Hehe, Mr. Ru, there’s no need for such anger. How about we make a deal? You tell me where those divine soul items came from, and I’ll give you a swift end. Mr. Ru is a smart man; you should know the fate that awaits if you choose not to cooperate. It will be neither living nor dying. Mr. Ru, with your divine power sealed, you’re just an ordinary person now, and can be easily tortured." Quan Guangzhen said slowly with a smile.

"Hahaha..." Ru Li laughed.

"Why does Mr. Ru laugh? Did I say something wrong?" Quan Guangzhen asked.

"Quan Guangzhen, I must have been blind to have misjudged you. But don’t feel too smug. I can tell you that you’ll regret it, and it won’t be long before you do." Ru Li said fiercely, staring at Quan Guangzhen.

"I didn’t expect Mr. Ru to be so unwise. In that case... we’ll have to employ some methods." Quan Guangzhen’s expression turned serious, then he nodded to the aide beside him.

A moment later, Ru Li’s screams could be heard from inside the room.

Two days later.

In Hongmeng City, Jing Yan furrowed his brows.

"Why hasn’t any message come back from Ru Li?" Jing Yan looked at the communication magical treasure.

Normally, after three days, even if the divine soul items haven’t been entirely dealt with yet, at least a portion could have been converted. Ru Li should have sent a message to report the progress. Yet ever since the first day when Ru Li sent back a message, there had been no news.

Jing Yan sent a message to Ru Li using the communication magical treasure, and after waiting a while, he still didn’t receive a reply.

"Seems like there’s a problem." Jing Yan narrowed his eyes.

He closed his eyes and lightly moved his Divine Soul Body.

"Indeed, there’s a problem." Jing Yan quickly opened his eyes.

Because he had placed a seal in Ru Li’s Divine Soul Body so if he wished, he could sense the state of Ru Li’s Divine Soul Body. He had just felt that the fluctuations in Ru Li’s Divine Soul Body were abnormal. This also proved that Ru Li was still alive.

"Then I’ll take this opportunity to enhance the reputation of my Hongmeng City." Jing Yan stood up and muttered to himself.

Jing Yan was not particularly surprised about the trouble Ru Li encountered. In fact, this situation was within Jing Yan’s predictions. Jing Yan had given Ru Li over twenty divine soul items to convert, and if everything went smoothly, that would be great. But if someone coveted these divine soul items, that also aligned with Jing Yan’s plan. There are many ways to boost Hongmeng City’s reputation, but typical methods are inefficient and take too long.

"Wuxia, I’m heading to Mystic Underworld City." Jing Yan communicated to Wuxia Immortal Venerable.

"What’s going on? Do you need me to accompany you?" Wuxia responded.

"No, I’ll be back soon, stay in Hongmeng City." Jing Yan replied.

After informing Wuxia, Jing Yan left Hongmeng City and flew towards Mystic Underworld City. Upon entry, Jing Yan paid an entry fee of one hundred Black Crystal Stones.

In Thunder Domain, almost all cities charge an entry fee. Even cities outside Thunder Domain are more or less the same.