Chapter 266
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Chapter 266: Question
To better conceal himself, Ji Yang didn’t forget to inquire about the young man’s information while he was unconscious, including the spells he commonly used.
Soon enough, Ji Yang slowly walked out of the alley, now holding a new identity token in his hand.
“Dan Ding Sect! Feng Yu!”
Considering the Dan furnace and various pills he had seen in the storage bag earlier, there was no doubt that this person was also an Alchemist.
This made Ji Yang even more satisfied; being an Alchemist meant a higher status than an ordinary cultivator, which would aid significantly in his concealment.
Just as he exited the alley, he noticed a passing cultivator staring curiously at him.
Remembering the young man’s arrogant demeanor, Ji Yang instantly adopted a similar expression and shouted at the passerby:
“Are you blind? Get lost!”
The cultivator, who had initially intended to respond angrily, smiled and quickly stepped back upon sensing Ji Yang’s Nascent Soul Stage cultivation.
In the Cultivation World, that was how things were!
With confidence in his new identity, Ji Yang walked through Heaven Demon City without hesitation.
Due to tight patrols within the city, he occasionally encountered some guards, but upon seeing Ji Yang’s identity token, they did not ask further.
This made Ji Yang realize that the status of being an Alchemist was even more useful than he had imagined.
Next, all Ji Yang needed to do was discreetly gather some information, find the right route, and then look for an opportunity to leave Heaven Demon City.
Following his planned course of action, Ji Yang soon arrived at a bustling inn.
The inns in the Cultivation World were no different from those in the mortal realm, except that the servants were low-ranking cultivators, and the items sold were not ordinary food but spiritual grains and spirit wine.
Ji Yang waved his sleeve and strode confidently into the inn.
……
“Those poorly dressed are prohibited from entering Heaven Demon City!”
“Leave at once!”
At the city gate, guards from the Heaven Demon Sect shouted at the sight of the emaciated man standing before them, wearing only a tight-fitting outfit.
The man who had been reprimanded immediately showed a bitter expression and then began to cry, saying,
“Honorable sirs, I am Pang Yuan!”
“I was just walking outside when someone knocked me unconscious. When I woke up, I found my clothes and identity token were gone. I hope you will show mercy and allow me to enter the city!”
Hearing Pang Yuan’s plea, the guards from the Heaven Demon Sect exchanged glances, one confirming,
“Your name is Pang Yuan?”
“A disciple of the Five Poisons Sect, Pang Yuan?”
Seeing the guards recognize his identity, Pang Yuan became excited and said,
“Yes, I am indeed Pang Yuan from the Five Poisons Sect. Do you recognize me?”
Although Pang Yuan did not remember knowing these Heaven Demon Sect cultivators, as long as they knew him, that would be helpful. He owned a property in Heaven Demon City with some supplies left inside. Once he entered the city, he could tidy himself up and would no longer be in such a predicament.
However, before Pang Yuan could ask any further questions, the guards from the Heaven Demon Sect had already surrounded him and shouted,
“Take this man away!”
Before Pang Yuan could resist, they quickly subdued him!
“Honorable sirs, what is the meaning of this?”
“I am innocent! Have you made a mistake?”
Pang Yuan couldn’t help but shout loudly as he was held captive.
But the guards from the Heaven Demon Sect gave him no chance to explain.
Before long, Elder Guan arrived swiftly on the scene.
Upon seeing the Elder of the Heaven Demon Sect, Pang Yuan felt a chill in his heart and reflected on all his past actions, yet he still had no idea why he had offended the Heaven Demon Sect, let alone an elder.
Elder Guan, who had rushed over as soon as he received the news, took a look at Pang Yuan and then slightly frowned.
It was clear that this person was not Ji Yang.
As an elder, he possessed Secret Techniques that allowed him to see through ordinary disguises and concealment methods. The Pang Yuan before him was just an ordinary cultivator.
After a thorough interrogation by the guards from the Heaven Demon Sect, a conclusion was quickly reached.
And this conclusion was exactly what Elder Guan had expected.
Even though they had not captured Ji Yang, Elder Guan’s expression did not show disappointment; instead, he appeared confident and composed.
As long as Ji Yang was still in the city, there would definitely be a chance to catch him.
No matter how well he hid, it would be of no use!
“Elder, how should we deal with this man?”
The guards looked at Pang Yuan.
Elder Guan hesitated for a moment, then said,
“Lock him up for now!
“We will discuss what to do once we catch that man!”
……
"Guests, please take a seat!"
"Our establishment offers excellent Qing Zhu spirit wine and top-quality He Hua spiritual grains, as well as various rare strange aquatic beasts, all genuine and reasonably priced. Would you like to try some?"
Hearing the waiter’s introduction, Ji Yang was somewhat surprised and couldn’t help but ask,
"He Hua spiritual grains?"
Seeing Ji Yang’s inquiry, the waiter nodded proudly,
"Yes! They are indeed top-quality He Hua spiritual grains! No deception here!"
"This spiritual grain comes from the He Dao Sect, the finest sect in the righteous path. It is extremely rare and is said to have been refined by a talented disciple of the He Dao Sect. It is rich in spiritual energy and can boost a cultivator’s physical constitution! It also helps to solidify one’s cultivation level! It is the top-quality spiritual grain in the current Cultivation World!"
As the waiter spoke, other cultivators in the inn turned their attention to Ji Yang.
Only the wealthy or noble could afford He Hua spiritual grains.
After seeing Ji Yang’s attire, many cultivators averted their gaze.
However, a few cultivators caught a whiff of the pill scent on Ji Yang’s clothes, and upon noticing the identity token hanging at his waist, their eyes sparkled with interest.
"What the waiter says is true. This top-quality He Hua spiritual grain is only available at the He Dao Sect. Ordinary inns wouldn’t dare to sell it. If you haven’t had it before, my friend, you should definitely order a serving."
Hearing the endorsement from a cultivator nearby, Ji Yang clasped his fists and replied,
"Thank you."
The responding cultivator smiled eagerly,
"No problem."
"Since the spiritual grain is so impressive, I’ll have a jug of Qing Zhu spirit wine as well!"
"Sure! Please wait a moment!"
The waiter looked excited and was about to leave when he suddenly sensed something was off.
Shouldn’t he be ordering a serving of He Hua spiritual grains?
But seeing that Ji Yang had no intention of changing his order, the waiter dared not ask further.
After Ji Yang took his seat, he released his primordial spirit energy to listen to the conversations around him while he waited.
This inn had many cultivators coming and going, indicating good business.
Although none of the passing cultivators were high-level cultivators, it was indeed the best place to gather information.
And soon, the He Hua spiritual grains mentioned by the waiter became a hot topic among many cultivators.
"Wow, everyone knows that this He Hua spiritual grain comes from the He Dao Sect, and they know it was refined by a talented disciple of the He Dao Sect. But does anyone know who that talented disciple is? Which peak of the He Dao Sect does he belong to?"
In the middle of the inn, a middle-aged male cultivator, who was savoring spirit wine and had a slightly rosy complexion, spoke with great satisfaction.
