Chapter 66: I’m Waiting for Your Good News

"You have done well."

After hearing how the two handled the matter, Qi Yuan nodded and gave a rare word of praise.

If the Seven Great Holy Lands were truly a group of honest and kind gentlemen, they would have long since been devoured by those ruthless and treacherous evil-doers until nothing remained. How could they have stood firm for hundreds of thousands of years and firmly occupied the mainstream position in the Cultivation World?

On the contrary, the Seven Great Holy Lands have passed down their Legacy to this day by relying on strict rules and sharp methods; they would never show the slightest mercy when facing something that needs to be eradicated.

From the moment the Old Ancestor of the Wang Family was discovered to be practicing evil arts, the fate of the Wang family was sealed, with no chance of a comeback.

Even if some stragglers escaped the net, their Dao paths were completely severed, and they wouldn't even be able to become Cultivators in the future. Naturally, it would be impossible for the Wang family of Puzhou City to make a comeback.

"Great, it seems the evidence was useful. It wasn't in vain that the two of us worked so hard to collect a jar of ashes."

Seeing that they had gained the approval of the "Mission Inspector," Li Mingwang and Zhang Caiqiang were immediately beaming with excitement.

"Thanks for understanding, brother. Let's go to the Drunken Joy Pavilion together later to have some fun. My treat!"

Li Mingwang slapped his thigh in excitement and then gave Qi Yuan a wink as he issued a warm invitation.

Before receiving a reply, Zhang Caiqiang immediately kicked him away and gave him a sharp glare.

"You, Li! Are you freaking crazy? You're the one who said you'd treat, so why did you slap my thigh?"

"I'm telling you, Li Mingwang, if you don't explain why you ambushed me last time, I'm breaking up our partnership right now!"

Qi Yuan was at a loss for words regarding these two. He first sighed with a look of disgust and then spoke seriously.

"It seems you were right to choose to hide your identities. Remember, when you're out in the future, never say you're Disciples of the Taixuan Holy Land, because it would be very embarrassing."

Hearing this, the two who were arguing froze almost simultaneously. Li Mingwang asked in confusion:

"What do you mean? Our Taixuan Holy Land is one of the top powers in the world, always famous and prestigious. It's not embarrassing at all to say it!"

"You two misunderstood. I mean it would be embarrassing for the Holy Land." Qi Yuan didn't want to waste any more breath on these two. He pulled a token from his sleeve and threw it to them. "When you go back, give this token to the Mission Hall. At that time, the Mission Hall will judge that you've completed the mission and issue your rewards."

After saying this, he waved at the two of them and prepared to leave immediately.

"Brother, wait."

Before Qi Yuan could take a step, Zhang Caiqiang hurried to call him back.

"What is it?"

Qi Yuan frowned slightly.

Zhang Caiqiang first exchanged a look with Li Mingwang, then leaned in close to Qi Yuan, his face full of smiles.

"To be honest, this mission was far too easy. To keep us from going astray, that senior even directly marked the culprit for us. It's made the two of us feel quite embarrassed."

Qi Yuan raised an eyebrow, feeling a bit confused.

"What do you mean?"

Zhang Caiqiang smiled somewhat awkwardly. "Since that senior was so generous, the two of us must also achieve something. Otherwise, we won't feel right taking these twenty thousand Merit Points."

Hearing these unexpected words, Qi Yuan actually became somewhat interested. "Just say it, what do you want to do?"

Zhang Caiqiang looked around solemnly, and after confirming no one was nearby, he said mysteriously:

"When we were searching the Wang family, we discovered that the evil art used by the Old Ancestor of the Wang Family, Wang Family Ancestor, wasn't created by him, but was taught to him by someone else."

"The person who taught him the evil art is the true superior of Wang Family Ancestor. Seventy percent of the flesh and blood essence Wang Family Ancestor obtained had to be handed over to that person, while he only kept thirty percent for his own longevity."

"This proves there's still a big fish in Puzhou City, and according to the clues, the big fish is most likely related to the City Lord's Mansion."

"If we follow the vine to the melon and drag out the big fish behind the scenes, wouldn't that further prove our ability?"

At this point, Zhang Caiqiang chuckled.

"If we can handle this matter beautifully, then in the future, if that senior has any more good missions, he'll surely think of us brothers first, don't you think?"

There's another big fish?

Qi Yuan was stunned for a moment, but he didn't take it to heart.

He had only posted this mission to deal with Luoyun Valley's Sect mission. The current result had already far exceeded Luoyun Valley's requirements, and the so-called Evil Path big fish had nothing to do with him.

Although that's what he thought, he didn't want to dampen their enthusiasm for continuing to slay demons and eliminate evil, so he could only nod and say:

"Alright, I'm waiting for your good news."

After encouraging them with a few more words, Qi Yuan turned and left, setting out once more on the journey back to Luoyun Valley.

There was still a Main Quest to do there, but he didn't know what the "crisis" mentioned by the System referred to… Qi Yuan pondered silently as he traveled… Meanwhile.

Luoyun Valley.

Main Hall of the Sect.

"How are the things I asked for coming along?"

Shen Wuji sat carelessly in the main seat and asked the Luoyun Valley Sect Leader, Bai Qingwu, who was standing nearby.

Behind him, four beautiful maids clad in light gauze were carefully massaging his shoulders and back, serving him attentively.

Not far away, the Luoyun Valley Sect Leader, Bai Qingwu, looked straight ahead and respectfully took out a gorgeous and exquisite Storage Pouch from his robes, handing it to one of the maids.

"Daoist Seed, the Spirit Stones and Top-Grade Magical Artifacts you requested have been prepared by our Luoyun Valley, but…"

At this point, he paused for a moment and then said with difficulty:

"Luoyun Valley truly cannot produce twenty beautiful virgins. Please, for the sake of our sincerity, waive this requirement."

"Is that so?"

Shen Wuji took the Storage Pouch from the maid's hand, scanned it casually with his Divine Sense, and his face immediately darkened. "In that case, you can't provide what I want?"

"You misunderstand."

Sensing the ill intent in the other's tone, Bai Qingwu took a deep breath and said in a low voice:

"As long as you agree to cancel this requirement, our Luoyun Valley is willing to offer another five thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones for your travels."

"You are quite sensible."

Shen Wuji said with a fake smile, "In that case, I won't force you, lest someone says that I, this Daoist Seed, am a bully. However, I have one more requirement here. Take a look."

With that, he handed a Jade Slip to Bai Qingwu, who was standing nearby.

"As long as you can do it, I'll leave immediately, and we can forget about those five thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones."

"Oh?"

Bai Qingwu, suspecting nothing, quickly reached out to take the Jade Slip, intending to check its contents.

Just then.

Swish!

Strange bursts of black light suddenly erupted from the Jade Slip, followed by a mass of extreme ink-like darkness that gushed out, enveloping the caught-off-guard Bai Qingwu…