High Martial World: I Gain Passive Skills Daily-Chapter 185 - 123: Nest of Snakes and Rats, Neither Human nor Monster (Triple Combo)

Chapter 185: Chapter 123: Nest of Snakes and Rats, Neither Human nor Monster (Triple Combo)

Ah Kan didn’t sense anything wrong, he just felt happy in his heart. All along, using his divine power, he’d helped Wu Man steal many items.

There were mystical spiritual treasures, as well as secret cultivation techniques... and now, it was those ten chests of official silver.

Being able to help his kinsmen who were in the same predicament as he once was, that was his wish, so assisting Wu Man made him very happy.

He also wished to follow Wu Man to confirm the existence of the official silver, but the injuries he sustained tonight were quite serious; he needed to recuperate for a while.

Besides, the big sister was more reliable than him, so it wasn’t his place to worry.

Ah Kan turned around, and once he relaxed, the fatigue of his body and mind surged over him, causing him to sway slightly.

He clutched his arm and headed towards the darkened bed.

But then, his heart suddenly skipped a beat: "Not good, has someone broken my restriction?!"

Ah Kan sensed it: "It seems to be the one I left in the servant room of Xuni Pavilion..."

He was somewhat puzzled: "Why would that place be discovered first? Although that was one of the places I set with misleading clues, it was the most remote. There’s no reason why those constables would find it first, right?"

But the most urgent matter was to inform the big sister of this! To prevent any misinformation!

Ah Kan took a deep breath, mustering his spirit, just about to turn around...

Wu Man, behind him, seemed to hesitate for a moment, but eventually stepped forward with a fierce gleam flashing in her eyes, and directly struck a palm at Ah Kan’s back towards his heart.

"Bang!!!"

The splintered light flashed in Wu Man’s blood-colored vertical pupils, and the dark flame in her hand suddenly erupted, spiritual qi rushing in, attempting to destroy his heart vessel.

Ah Kan was only at the Innate Realm, whereas Wu Man was already at the Second Level of Tower Climb, catching him off guard, he took the hit solidly and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

He turned his head blankly, only seeing the merciless cold light in Wu Man’s blood-colored eyes, then collapsed, fainting instantly.

Wu Man withdrew her hand, sighed:

"Ah Kan, if you did as the big sister said, you would have had a chance to live, but unfortunately... why did you come back?"

"But, it’s fine that you came back. Just right, we needed a scapegoat."

Wu Man squatted down, patted Ah Kan’s pale cheek, and smiled: "With you, it’ll be easy to deal with Lord Wang."

Then, the firelight in the room extinguished, and Wu Man transformed into a stream of light, disappearing into the night.

...

Zangfeng State tonight was bustling in a way different from usual, carrying a hint of a murderous atmosphere.

People who heard the rumors were abuzz with discussions, and officials dressed in blue constable attire hurried through the streets and alleys, checking every suspicious person and place, causing some to feel uneasy.

However, this did not disturb the bustling scenes along the Rouge Riverfront, filled with drinking and revelry.

Most who frequented here were dignitaries and nobles, without a certain financial or background status, entering any pavilion at the roadside could lead to financial ruin.

Therefore, to them, how the officials and constables acted were inconsequential matters. No matter what, it would not affect them, and even if it did, in the Yang Kingdom, was there a problem that money couldn’t solve?

One squad of officials, under some watchful eyes, entered Xuni Pavilion.

Yu Xiangsi hurriedly stepped forward to receive them with a charming smile: "Lords, I don’t know what brings you here? Come, come, this way please, whatever you need, I will do my utmost to cooperate."

The leading official was named Cen Jiang, who turned out to be a cultivator, and had Fifth Level of Tower Climb cultivation.

His clothes were evidently different, with intricately embroidered dark patterns on the corners and cuffs, and a small, smooth stone hung at his waist.

This stone’s surface was like a mirror, but it couldn’t reflect any scene in front of it.

This stone, called the Bright Mirror Stone, could only reflect ghosts and demons, assisting the holder in capturing demon fiends.

Carrying this stone on him meant he was a disciple of the Divine Farmer Bureau.

Cen Jiang, tall and dark-skinned, with a full beard, spoke politely, saying: "Could Madam trouble us to inspect and check all around the building, leaving no place unexamined."

"The thief who stole the official silver may have entered the Xuni Pavilion, this is a direct order from Chief Constable Wang, very important."

However, there was a reason for his politeness.

Though Xuni Pavilion was a brothel, Liu Qingcheng’s fame was great, and many prominent figures had shown interest in her, which elevated the entire pavilion.

However, this peerless courtesan was proud and ambitious, so far, the number of men who had seen her in person could be counted on one hand.

And she had rejected them all.

It’s said that Liu Qingcheng only loved poetry, and unless someone could write poems that completely captivated her, surpassing her entirely, she would rather never marry, saving enough to buy her freedom.

Most people, though, just regarded this as a joke.

A courtesan like her wanting to buy her freedom, this was no laughing matter...

Not to mention, what an astronomical sum the redemption fee would be, even if she gathered enough money, the forces behind Xuni Pavilion would never let this cash cow go.

It’s known that the reason Xuni Pavilion could keep her pure is because supposedly there’s a cultivator force backing it.

Otherwise, so many prominent figures, just a word from them, could naturally claim a courtesan.

However, Liu Qingcheng had the capital for such pride, but Yu Xiangsi did not.

Even though she was once a famed courtesan, now she was just a madam who catered to patrons.