Chapter 122
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Chapter 122: Elevated by One Level
Wang Chen once again spent a sleepless night.
He felt like a newly equipped Nazha with the Mystic Heaven Silk, a Sun Wukong with the Golden Staff, or a pig with the Nine-toothed Rake… scratch that.
He was restless, overwhelmed with joy!
The Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil was undoubtedly the most impressive treasure Wang Chen possessed.
The Thousand Transformations mask was also quite good.
But its ability to change appearance clearly could not compare to the combat power of the Exorcising Net.
This treasure truly lived up to its name of "Exterminating Evil."
Its power to eliminate Evil Spirits was incredibly strong, and its ability to transform spiritual energy was extraordinary.
And to think that such a treasure could be refined and controlled by a Qi Training cultivator like Wang Chen was unheard of!
It is known that high-level precious tools for weapon refining often require equal cultivation levels to unleash their maximum power.
Qi Training corresponds to first-tier magic tools, Purple Palace to second-tier spirit tools, and Golden Core to third-tier magical artifacts.
Although mid to high-level Qi Training cultivators can barely drive spirit tools, those of the Purple Palace can refine treasures for their own use,
a Qi Training cultivator cannot hope to control third-tier magical artifacts.
It’s like a Child being able to swing a large knife a few times, but unable to lift a heavy hammer no matter how hard they try!
Wang Chen did not know the rank of the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil, but he thought the treasure could not be that extraordinary.
Yet after his initial refinement, using it felt as natural as moving his fingers, with no awkwardness whatsoever.
Moreover, Wang Chen felt that this treasure had a very high potential; however, with his current cultivation level, he could only unleash a small part of its destructive power.
After all, there are still the words "Heavenly" before "Exterminating Evil!"
In short, it was extremely impressive and very powerful!
And with such an impressive treasure in his hands, Wang Chen couldn’t help but think back to the Thousand Transformations he received from the traveling merchant.
The unsealing points for this mask were completely the same as those for the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil.
The two were likely of the same level!
There was also the Runying Golden Needle.
In the possession of others, it was like a pearl covered in dust, but in his hands, it sparkled brightly.
Wang Chen felt that his luck had been excellent ever since he crossed over more than a year ago.
It was as if fate had favored him, making him a human-shaped treasure bowl, drawing all the hidden treasures from around him!
He even encountered characters similar to the Sweeping Monk and received techniques and relics from them.
However, Wang Chen had no immediate plans to practice the advanced techniques of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method,
and he remained cautious with the Dragon Subduing Relic gifted by Formless, so he buried both items deep in his storage bag, saving them for later.
He repeatedly refined the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil until dawn.
“Ying Ying!”
The freshly awakened Yuan Yuan leaped into the quiet room, jumping onto Wang Chen, using her little paws to cling to his collar and cry out.
Wang Chen chuckled and stored the Exorcising Net, which he had refined all night, as an arm guard.
He petted the little guy, who loved to be pampered, and took her to the ground.
Currently, the outer sect of the Yunyang Sect was very safe; in the past six months, not only were there no gray-eyed thieves, but even Evil Spirits were nowhere to be seen.
Especially after the upheaval caused by the human hunting case, both inside and outside Yunshan City reflected a scene of calm and peace, resembling the ancient times when nothing was lost on the roads.
However, Wang Chen had already grown accustomed to living in the hidden chamber and didn’t mind climbing up and down every day.
Besides, he wouldn’t stay here for many more days.
After washing up, lighting a fire, and cooking, there were no chickens to feed.
Once Wang Chen had eaten and drunk his fill, he grabbed a hoe and headed to the spirit fields.
The morning breeze swept across the land, and the golden spirit rice bent the stalks, while a Scarecrow stood alone in the field.
The harvest was near!
After a year of farming, Wang Chen had fully embraced the role of a spiritual plant farmer.
The scene before him made his heart feel wide and joyful, filling him with deep joy.
By now, even the most stubborn weeds were no longer a problem, and Wang Chen didn’t need to do much else.
He bent down, plucked two grain ears, and popped them into his mouth, chewing a few times.
A sweet taste instantly filled his mouth.
In just two days, he would be able to harvest!
Wang Chen planned to re-register his immortal status in the inner sect after harvesting this season’s spirit rice.
As for the ten acres of spirit fields and the Small House, he intended to return them to the Spirit Plant Hall.
Actually, Wang Chen could keep these spirit fields if he wanted.
He only needed to sublease the spirit fields to others; even if he didn’t charge a single grain of spirit rice as rent, he could still earn contribution points.
It was said that some inner sect disciples operated this way!
But Wang Chen preferred to cut ties cleanly; there was no need to leave a loose end for a little sect contribution.
Additionally, the hidden chamber and tunnel beneath the Small House also needed to be cleaned up.
This was to avoid being discovered by later visitors, which could expose his secrets.
“Wang Chen!”
Just as Wang Chen was pondering future matters, four or five cultivators appeared on the path ahead.
The leading burly cultivator yelled, “This time, let’s see where you can run!”
Wang Chen looked toward the sound and felt a surge of anger!
It was this guy again!
Wang Chen had not yet settled the score for the last incident involving his hen.
Unexpectedly, they came running over again today.
It was simply haunting him!
He saw that several cultivators quickly approached, forming an encircling formation around him.
The burly cultivator held a spirit-sealing lock and coldly laughed at Wang Chen, saying, “Will you surrender, or do you wish to resist arrest?”
Wang Chen ignored him and turned his gaze toward a middle-aged cultivator.
This cultivator, at the eighth level of Qi Training, was clearly the core of the group.
“Ahem!”
The middle-aged cultivator cleared his throat twice and said, “Wang Chen, someone has accused you of plotting to rob and kill; we are here to investigate.”
His attitude was surprisingly gentle.
The burly cultivator arrogantly declared, “This is our new head of the punishment hall, Master Cao.”
“Master Cao has sharp eyes; nothing you did can escape his notice. I advise you to confess!”
The middle-aged cultivator waved his hand and corrected him, “I am the vice master.”
Wang Chen’s eyes flickered as he asked, “Plotting to rob and kill? May I ask whose wealth I plotted against, and whose life I harmed?”
“You killed my uncle!”
At that moment, the young cultivator beside the burly one spoke sharply, “You even forcibly took his deed to the house! How can you claim to be innocent?”
Uncle?
Wang Chen was taken aback.
The person they mentioned was undoubtedly Lu Defang.
But he had no idea that the latter had a nephew.
Vice Master Cao explained, “This is Lu Defang’s blood-related nephew, Lu Tailai. The night before last, Lu Defang’s soul token shattered, and he claims that you went to the Household Hall yesterday morning and transferred ownership of Lu Defang’s house.”
“If you didn’t do it, then who else could it be!”
Lu Tailai’s eyes fixed on Wang Chen with a venomous glare, chillingly terrifying.
“Master, let’s not waste time with him,”
the burly cultivator impatiently said.
“Let’s grab him and take him back for questioning. Under the seven punishments, he won’t remain silent!”
Vice Master Cao frowned.
He disliked the other’s presumptuousness.
However, the burly cultivator was eager to show off and grinningly raised the spirit-sealing lock.
This time, no matter what Wang Chen chose—whether to run, resist, or surrender—it would all lead to his demise!
“Catch me?”
Wang Chen laughed. “You need the qualification for that!”
With a twist of his wrist, he revealed a jade token and infused his magic into it, activating it on the spot.
Including Vice Master Cao, the five cultivators were all stunned, each one wide-eyed and speechless!
Inner sect disciples!
Wang Chen was actually an inner sect disciple!
Inner sect affairs are managed by the inner sect; the outer sect’s punishment hall truly has no authority to arrest inner sect disciples.
Unless they received a decree.
The burly cultivator instinctively took two steps back, fear evident in his eyes.
If he had known that Wang Chen was already an inner sect disciple, he would never have taken the task that Lu Tailai offered him, even if it meant death.
He even sought out Vice Master Cao.
Dead, dead!
In that moment, the burly cultivator truly hated Lu Defang and Lu Tailai.
They were setting him up for disaster!
Lu Tailai was completely dumbfounded.
He felt hatred as well.
The Household Hall official must have known that Wang Chen was already an inner sect disciple; that was why he processed the property transfer for Wang Chen.
But he had kept it from Lu Tailai, leading him into a trap.
Inner sect disciple!
Lu Tailai understood perfectly what those four words represented.
A higher rank could crush him!
In despair, he cast a pleading glance at Vice Master Cao.
However, Vice Master Cao did not even notice Lu Tailai’s pitiful expression.
He was first stunned, then immediately revealed a warm smile at Wang Chen, saying, “So it turns out you are a junior brother from the inner sect! That truly is a case of the flood washing the Dragon King Temple!”
Vice Master Cao of the punishment hall stepped forward and handed Wang Chen a business card, warmly saying, “This must be a misunderstanding; it’s unfortunate that my junior brother was wronged. Tonight, I will host a dinner at the Moonlit Pavilion to apologize, and I hope you will honor me with your presence.”
He was originally an inner sect disciple assigned to work at the outer sect’s punishment hall.
Looking at Wang Chen felt like looking at family.
“You’re too polite, senior brother.”
Wang Chen accepted the business card and smiled, saying, “Those who are unaware should not be blamed; it should be my junior brother treating us!”
Vice Master Cao laughed heartily, “It’s the same, it doesn’t matter who treats whom!”
With laughter, the tension vanished into thin air.
At that moment, the burly cultivator and Lu Tailai both went pale!
