Chapter 1277: Chapter 970: Be Serious, This Is a Robbery
"That’s a valid point. We need to become more familiar with the array formations within the cave estate; merely being able to operate them isn’t enough."
"I’ve heard He Xun is well-connected; there might be lots of treasures hidden in the cave estate. Let’s go divide them up first!"
The two evil cultivators, enticed by the huge temptation, did not doubt this so-called "fellow cultivator" at all and readily agreed.
They discussed first ransacking He Xun’s cave estate and hunting down all the cultivators present. After that, they would negotiate over how to deal with the valuable new cave estate.
The more they thought about it, the more delighted they became, having already put He Xun’s death behind them.
Leaving such a great opportunity and cave estate behind, he died well!
"I was just about to say we should check out the cave estate. It’s possible that after crossing the thunder tribulation, He Xun was too exhausted and went back to rest," Boss Lü, the host, nodded and said, "I helped choose that cave estate for him, so I’m familiar with it. Let’s go together. If He Xun needs help, having more people would be convenient."
Jiang Yuanxin thought, come on, sometimes being too enthusiastic could cost you your life!
Before he could speak, one of the evil cultivators, afraid the other would notice something amiss and ruin the opportunity, immediately declined, "I visited his estate just yesterday as a guest, so I know the way. The three of us will be enough.
Besides, the room is filled with guests we don’t know, and we need Boss Lü to entertain them. It’s getting late, so let’s start the feast and not let everyone wait in vain. Once we find He Xun, we’ll make him apologize properly!"
"Well... alright then." Boss Lü glanced at the many waiting cultivators in the hall and reluctantly said, "A few days ago, I even advised him, saying tribulation crossing is the most important and that he must find a senior to act as a protector, but he just scoffed at the idea. He said he would reveal any secrets after advancing his realm this time.
If he’s truly injured, I leave it to you three to check. Should he be resting in the cave estate, assess his condition and come to me if he requires any help."
The two evil cultivators managed to assure Boss Lü and the other demon cultivators to continue the feast, then left with Jiang Yuan from the hibiscus room.
Passing the tenth floor, he noticed Black Impermanence still dutifully watching. Their eyes met, and they exchanged nearly imperceptible nods.
"Interesting," Black Impermanence muttered to himself as the three figures drifted away, "Mr. Jiang remains mysterious without revealing anything. The two following him appear to be in a bad situation. Although they still have a considerable lifespan, they are shrouded in death energy. It seems that even if they don’t die today, they’ll be stripped of a layer of skin."
As Impermanence, he could discern a person’s lifespan at a glance;
Numerous cultivation methods allow for various fortuitous encounters that can increase or decrease one’s lifespan. Plus, since he is not a True God, he can only make a rough assessment.
He shook his head to put the brief encounter behind him, focusing again on waiting for his target to appear.
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A teleportation array from the market led directly to a small town. What met the eyes was beautiful scenery of verdant mountains and green waters, along with an empty street.
"The city is so quiet at noon, a place that comes alive by night." The evil cultivator leading the way explained in a small voice, not without envy, "Many Mountain Masters also do business, selling the prime spots in their territories at high prices, offering safe protection and teleportation services to cultivators purchasing a cave estate. Doesn’t that sound nice?"
The other was surprised, "Living in the wilderness and under the Mountain Master’s protection, how many Spirit Stones would it take to buy a cave estate?"
"He Xun refused to disclose the price, but I guess it must be several million Spirit Stones. He was afraid of us setting our sights on his wealth.
To be honest, He Xun’s money was well spent.
You’ll see that the place truly deserves to be called a ’cave estate’! Buying a small courtyard in the city is merely a place to rest. Common people speak of cultivators’ cave estates, not knowing that most demon cultivators can’t even afford one..."
He muttered while leading the way, leaving the teleportation array to reach the easternmost side of the town, where another small teleportation array once again transported them into the endless green mountains and waters.
The number of demon beasts in the wilderness increased day by day, and the demon cultivator population was large enough that the spiritually rich and scenic spots had long been occupied by powerful forces.
At a glance, Jiang Yuan equated it to reality—no different from the real world, where the penniless crowd into pigeonholes while the rich live in expansive, aesthetically pleasing villas.
The place was spacious, beautiful, and quiet; a vast area covering tens of thousands of square meters housed just one family, complete with top-notch facilities.
He Xun’s cave estate was akin to the villa district on the outskirts of a city.
It wasn’t extravagant enough for a major player to rule an entire mountain; it was a communal villa region with each cave master’s purchased area clearly defined across the sprawling hills.
The Mountain Master, having sold places for demon cultivators to reside and cultivate, ensured no ill-intentioned demon beasts would disturb the area, resulting in a place rich in spiritual energy, sunlight, and tranquility.
"It’s just ahead! He Xun must be quite wealthy, I wonder how he made his fortune..." The evil cultivator leading the way spoke while contemplating how he could activate the cave estate’s array formations and take the advantage of being in control.
If he could manage to have those two dealt with during the demon cultivator harvest, wouldn’t it be great to reap the benefits?
Acquiring such an impressive cave estate meant he could occasionally fool a couple of greedy individuals to come in and be absorbed and refined for their essence. Whether living or cultivating, the bright future was limitless!
As he reveled in his thoughts, the other evil cultivator was eager to claim the mansion for himself; meanwhile, the most inconspicuous one, Jiang Yuan, had already considered their fate—of course, to be reunited with the original owner He Xun, and start a new life together!
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