Chapter 671 - 453: Pure Yin Body
"So, both of you are Town Territory Envoys!"
The reputation of the Demon Hunter Town Territory Envoys was evidently good. The man’s attitude changed noticeably after carefully examining the waist token he received.
Li Jianchen showed a look of interest: "You actually know about the existence of Town Territory Envoys."
Not just anyone knows about the Town Territory Envoys, as most Martial Kings have no idea that there are such figures within the Demon Hunters, and only those at the Saint Realm level have access to such information.
He was just speaking casually, not expecting the man in front of him to really know.
"To be honest, my surname is Jiang, and my name is Jiang Yujie."
Jiang Yujie stood up and cupped his hands, stating his name.
Li Jianchen raised an eyebrow: "Jiang Family of Jiangzhou?"
Jiang Yujie straightened his back, showing an expression of pride. In an instant, his entire being exuded a sense of arrogance: "It seems that you, senior, also have an extraordinary background to know of the Jiang Family in Jiangzhou."
"I did not expect the Jiang Family to still have descendants in the world, no wonder you could produce the subsequent cultivation technique of the Golden Bell Shield." Li Jianchen displayed a look of sudden realization.
The Golden Bell Shield, such ancient martial arts, is something that some people in the current era have never even heard of, let alone having a complete Golden Bell Shield cultivation technique in their possession.
His words were also out of suspicion as to whether Jiang Yujie could provide the subsequent cultivation technique of the Golden Bell Shield, but after hearing his surname was Jiang, he no longer doubted it. When it comes to ancientness, there aren’t many forces in the world as old as the Jiang Family.
"Turns out he’s from the Jiang Family!"
Wei Fan also showed a look of surprise.
Li Jianchen had once introduced Jiangzhou to him. Jiangzhou’s ’Jiang’ refers to the Jiang Family’s ’Jiang’. Several tens of thousands of years ago, half of Jiangzhou belonged to the Jiang Family, which is why this place is called Jiangzhou.
It’s just that tens of thousands of years ago, the Jiang Family withdrew from the stage of the Eastern Domain, the family fell into decline, and they were no longer the high and mighty Martial Emperor Clan.
Li Jianchen became serious: "Tens of thousands of years ago, the Eastern Domain was in chaos with demon fiends, engaging in full-scale war with the Human Race. The Jiang Family Patriarch and several clan elders mobilized Imperial Soldiers to battle against a Demon Emperor. The Imperial Soldiers shattered, and the Jiang Family’s Martial Saints were killed in battle, thus leading to the decline of the Jiang Family.
The Jiang Family has merits with the Human Race. Speak, if someone resorts to bullying and oppression, the Demon Hunter Organization will certainly stand up for you."
Jiang Yujie’s eyes reddened with emotion. Back then, the Jiang Family fought for the Human Race, for Jiangzhou. The Imperial Soldiers shattered, the family’s powerhouses were all killed in battle, the Martial Emperor’s legacy was broken. But now, how many people in Jiangzhou remember the Jiang Family’s merits?
He didn’t even dare to reveal this identity publicly, fearing it would attract covetous eyes.
"I have a younger sister who suddenly disappeared two years ago when she went out, her whereabouts unknown. Because her Soul Token has remained intact, I know she’s not dead, but likely captured and imprisoned.
Later, while searching everywhere with her Life Token, I finally found a reaction near the Lu Family’s area.
But the Lu Family is a Martial Saint Clan, with a Martial Saint powerhouse in their ranks. I didn’t dare to recklessly attempt a rescue, so I have been lurking and observing around the Lu Family.
I discovered that they frequently capture women from outside, most likely to cultivate Furnace Tripods."
A trace of Evil Qi appeared on Li Jianchen: "How can you be sure they are cultivating Furnace Tripods?"
Jiang Yujie shook his head: "To be honest, my sister is actually the legendary Pure Yin Body, and the girls they capture all have the potential to be superior Furnace Tripods.
I kindly ask senior to take charge and rescue my sister from calamity. She will turn eighteen in a month, and once she does, the Lu Family will surely not spare her."
Li Jianchen furrowed his brow: "Actions like theirs are akin to demon fiends. Why not report this to the Demon Hunter Organization?"
The Five Great Domains possess dual cultivation techniques, and generally, dual cultivation is not deemed demonic. But if people are being kept and subjected to Absorption practices, then it’s indeed the Demon Dao. Once the Demon Hunter Organization knows, they will undoubtedly eradicate their entire clan.
Jiang Yujie shook his head: "I am just a mere Martial King with no tangible evidence. How can I topple a Martial Saint Clan? If we alert them and they silence me, those women they’ve captured would meet the same fate.
Moreover, I heard that the Lu Family’s Martial Saint and the Hall Master of the Jiangzhou Demon Hunter Organization are very close..."
Though he didn’t say it outright, the implication was clear: he doesn’t trust the Demon Hunter Organization.
In fact, it would be impossible for everyone in such a powerful Demon Hunter Organization to be good.
"What’s the extent of the Lu Family’s power?"
"The Lu Family is a rising family in Jiangzhou, having emerged in only about a thousand years. However, the Lu Family’s Martial Saint is one of the Martial Saint Elders of the Xuan Guang Sect, which is a top-level sect in Jiangzhou, with a Great Saint powerhouse presiding."
"I don’t expect the two seniors to eradicate the plague that is the Lu Family, I just hope you can save my sister. With the abilities of you two seniors, the Lu Family should give you face."
Originally, when he invited Wei Fan to Jiangzhou, it wasn’t to have him help eradicate the Lu Family. An outdated low-level martial art wasn’t worth a Saint Realm powerhouse risking their life over.
"Let’s go check out this Lu Family. As long as your sister was indeed captured by them, I can help you rescue her. However, if what you claim is false and they didn’t capture your sister, you must still give me the subsequent cultivation technique of the Golden Bell Shield."
Wei Fan spoke and stood up.
As for the Xuan Guang Sect, he was completely indifferent. If the Lu Family is genuinely capturing people and raising them to be Furnace Tripods, the Xuan Guang Sect would not dare intervene and might even face repercussions.
"If I’m not truthful, I submit to whatever punishment the two seniors see fit!"
Jiang Yujie also stood up: "As long as the seniors put in their best effort, I will surely offer the cultivation technique with both hands. However, there is one thing I need to clarify first."
Upon hearing this, Wei Fan looked over, only to see Jiang Yujie continue: "Regarding the Golden Bell Shield kept by the Jiang Family, I cannot guarantee that it’s the subsequent content of this martial art. It’s merely been passed down by ancestors that it’s the complete Golden Bell Shield, and I dare not ensure its authenticity.
"Because I know that the continuation of the Golden Bell Shield, after attempting to comprehend and cultivate it, is of no use," the young one said to the elder in the Saint Realm.
A Saint Realm powerhouse placing a bounty of hundreds of thousands of Spirit Crystals on a Martial Arts that only those at the lower level would cultivate was already a sensational matter. Those without the complete Golden Bell Shield would merely think he was crazy. For someone like Jiang Yujie, who had it in his possession, his first thought was, "Could the Golden Bell Shield be some Unparalleled Martial Arts with secrets I’m unaware of?"
Attempting to cultivate and comprehend it wasn’t a strange thing to do.
"Is it useless?"
Wei Fan slightly frowned, "No matter, just give it to me. Whether it’s useful is none of your concern."
As he pondered, he realized that if the continuation of the Golden Bell Shield was something formidable, it wouldn’t have been lost to time and would only be cultivated by those at the True Qi Realm.
If it’s useless, it might just prove that the item is genuine.
"Lead the way!"
The three of them quickly left the tavern, heading out of the city.
The Lu Family had property in Jiangzhou City, but their main base was built outside the city, where Jiang Yujie’s sister was being held.
In fact, most major powers wouldn’t establish their main base in a city controlled by the Demon Hunter Organization, because if something went wrong, escaping wouldn’t be possible.
"Aren’t you going to mobilize the Territory Guardian War General of Jiangzhou?" Wei Fan curiously asked Li Jianchen.
Though they both repeatedly warned Jiang Yujie, it was highly likely that what Jiang Yujie said was true. A Martial King wouldn’t dare lie to two Martial Saints.
With Li Jianchen’s status as the Town Territory Envoy, he could mobilize the Territory Guardian War General to surround the Lu Family, and if there were issues with the Lu Family, not directly surrounding it might allow some to escape.
Li Jianchen shook his head, "Let’s check things out first."
He’s not the rash type; even if the Jiang Family was once a meritorious family of the Human Race, he wouldn’t just take Jiang Yujie’s word for it. He planned to first use Jiang Yujie’s sister’s Life Token to confirm if she was indeed at the Lu Family.
Once things were confirmed, he would then mobilize the Territory Guardian War General to surround the Lu Family.
...
Thousands of years ago, Jiangzhou didn’t have the Lu Family. Later, a man named Lu Chenfeng joined the Xuan Guang Sect, rising against the tide, eventually breaking through to the Saint Realm and becoming a Saint Realm powerhouse in the Xuan Guang Sect. From then on, Jiangzhou had the Martial Saint Clan, the Lu Family.
In recent years, the Lu Family has produced many geniuses, multiple Martial King Ninth Layer youths under twenty, almost birthing a second Saint Realm powerhouse, gaining even more recognition.
Twenty miles outside Jiangzhou City, the Lu Family.
Under the cover of the Array, the Lu Family’s high walls and large courtyard, with Essence Qi converging from all directions, exuded Spirituality, with a lavish atmosphere. A white jade paved road stretched from Jiangzhou City all the way here, a full twenty miles long.
"Truly extravagant!"
Wei Fan couldn’t help but sigh; just this road alone would be worth quite a few Spirit Crystals.
This road from Jiangzhou City to the Lu Family was barely walked by anyone, and there was absolutely no need for such a grand expense using something as precious as white jade to pave such a long road.
"Just nouveau riche, true ancient powers live atop the Divine Que, high above the Nine Heavens," Li Jianchen scoffed, "Some Martial Saint Clan, those who don’t know might think they’re a Martial Emperor Clan."
The three continued onward for a while, soon arriving near the Lu Family. Jiang Yujie took out his sister’s Life Token, but there was no reaction.
Because the Grand Array currently isolated it, the Life Token couldn’t sense its owner. Only when the Lu Family’s Grand Array changed guards and temporarily ceased operation would the Life Token be able to sense its owner’s presence.
"Do we have to wait a few days?" Li Jianchen frowned.
"There’s no need for such trouble; let’s just kill our way in."
Li Jianchen: ???
Jiang Yujie: ???
Both looked at Wei Fan in confusion. Weren’t we supposed to check first? How did it turn into directly barging in?
Wei Fan stepped forward, a rising intent to kill emerging, as his interface already indicated that the Lu Family was indeed engaging in the practice of cultivating humans.
With just a glance at the distant Lu Family guards, the interface issued a prompt.
[Lu An: Martial King First Layer, a Lu Family member, fallen into the Demon Dao, cultivating human powers]
[Killing him grants 50,000 years of ordinary power]
...
As Wei Fan approached, the Lu Family’s gatekeepers noticed him. Someone came out of the pavilion.
"This is the Lu Family. If you’d like to visit, please first leave a visiting card..."
Wei Fan glanced at his interface, which also presented insights on this person. Without hesitation, he waved his sleeve, and a divine light surged out.
The Lu Family guard at the gate didn’t have time to react before seeing his companion, who had stepped forward to speak, spitting blood and flying backward, crashing into the pavilion and raising a huge cloud of dust.
For a moment, everyone was stunned.