I Can Extract Divine Power

Chapter 465: Chapter 172: Academy, Spirit Recovery Level 6

A thing of great evil?

Dongfang Li asked in surprise, "Is it a thing of great evil even for you, Lord Shen?"

Shen Bai nodded. "Indeed. Lord Dongfang, you may want to reconsider the mining operation."

Dongfang Li nodded. "Rest assured, Lord Shen, I will be careful. But regarding my friend... it seems we can only wait and see now."

But that was a separate matter.

Despite the new information, none of it concerned Fan Kai, so Dongfang Li was naturally disheartened.

If he had known this would happen, he would have arranged for more men to wait for Fan Kai, and he wouldn’t have been ambushed by the Feige Building.

Shen Bai shook his head. "That won’t be necessary, Lord Dongfang."

Dongfang Li asked, "Is there another way?"

Shen Bai nodded. "Waiting is too passive. We should take the initiative."

"Fang Tong."

"I am here!"

Fang Tong quickly stepped forward.

Shen Bai said slowly, "Does the Observatory have any high-profile criminals from the Demonic Forces in custody?"

Fang Tong nodded. "We do, Lord Shen."

"After we get back, send someone to find out how one does business with the Feige Building."

Shen Bai said coolly, "Report back to me once you have the details. Since this is all about the mine, I imagine it will go to the highest bidder."

A plan was already taking shape in Shen Bai’s mind.

’Since they’re just contractors, and the Feige Building is hardly one of the Righteous Forces, they won’t care about so-called honor or integrity.’

’In that case, I’ll create a situation where another party also needs Fan Kai.’

’I’ll offer a higher price. The Feige Building will have to give him to me. Then, if I discover any clues in the process... it’ll be the Feige Building that’s finished.’

Fang Tong’s eyes lit up. As sharp as he was, he had already figured it out and quickly agreed.

Dongfang Li caught on as well. "Lord Shen, you are truly brilliant. With this scheme, the Feige Building is sure to meet its end."

After they settled on the plan, there was no longer any need to stay at the mine. They returned to Nanxing Prefecture together.

...

As soon as they returned to the Observatory, Shen Bai sent Fang Tong to begin the investigation while he headed for the five-story pavilion.

He had used his Divination Skill earlier and discovered that a great opportunity awaited him at the mine.

How could Shen Bai possibly pass up a chance to gain such benefits?

Since that was the case, he had to go and seize it.

If he could get his hands on another eight or ten Deceitful Objects, Shen Bai wouldn’t have to so painstakingly grind his Divine Power’s Skill Level.

However, the divination had shown it to be a sign of great evil, meaning even he would be in considerable danger.

Fortunately, it had also provided a solution.

If he could grind his Poison Avoidance and Spirit Recovery Skill to Level 6, Shen Bai would get a divination of half-blessing, half-curse, at which point the danger would be greatly diminished.

After a round of appraisals, his Poison Avoidance and Spirit Recovery Skill had already reached a Skill Level of 14,000, only 1,000 points shy of Level 6.

Shen Bai decided to take this time to grind furiously. Once his Poison Avoidance and Spirit Recovery Skill reached Level 6, he could then go explore the mine.

"Amber, possess me," Shen Bai said.

Amber hugged Shen Bai’s arm affectionately, nuzzled it once, then transformed into a streak of white light and entered his body. "Okay, Master."

After Amber vanished, Shen Bai began to grind the Skill Level for his Poison Avoidance and Spirit Recovery Skill.

...

「Near the mine, in a hidden location.」

Two men were conferring in low voices.

"Are they gone? That scared me to death," one of them said.

"Don’t show yourself. If it weren’t for the Concealing Talisman from the Sect Leader, we wouldn’t have escaped," the other said.

The two of them crouched in their secret spot, trembling like quails.

After about an hour, once they were sure it was safe, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"That was terrifying. The Prefect and the Prefecture Chief came together. They’re the two most powerful figures in Nanxing Prefecture. If they had found us, we’d be dead for sure," said the taller man.

The shorter man wiped the sweat from his brow. "We have to tell the Sect Leader immediately. The matter of the mine is crucial, and we can’t afford any mistakes. If anyone finds out that our Holy Fist Sect is colluding with the Feige Building, we’ll die without a proper burial."

The taller man nodded quickly. "Let’s go, let’s go. We’ll report together. In a few days, it’ll be time to get the person from the Feige Building. We can’t afford any delays."

After a brief exchange, the two prepared to leave.

But just then, a woman’s voice suddenly rang out.

"Isn’t this the Holy Fist Sect, which claims to be one of the Renowned and Righteous Sects? Colluding with the Feige Building... What an eye-opener."

As the voice rang out, the tall and short pair instantly stiffened and reflexively turned to look.

Behind them, the figure of a woman had appeared.

The woman had deep-set eyes that seemed capable of peering into one’s very soul.

Her slender eyebrows were arched slightly, adding a touch of mystery to her face.

Her skin was fair and delicate, glowing with a faint luster like polished jade. Her dark, soft hair was draped casually over her shoulders, accentuating the effortless charm she exuded.

A red dress flowed lightly around her graceful figure, seeming to dye the very air with an alluring crimson hue.

The woman’s every movement revealed an untamable allure, yet she lost none of her nobility or grace.

But the appearance of this stunningly beautiful woman made the tall and short duo break out in a cold sweat.

"It’s Piaoxu from the Academy! Run!"

Without a second thought, the two turned to flee.

But before they could get away, a sudden chill ran across their necks.

A single strand of hair swept past their necks, and two heads tumbled to the ground.

Piaoxu slowly approached, a faint smile playing on her lips as she looked at the headless corpses on the ground. "Such a prize as the Hundred Truth Body... is the pathetic Holy Fist Sect even worthy of possessing it?"

Behind Piaoxu, a middle-aged man followed, watching the scene unfold with a blank expression.