Chapter 431: Chapter 424: Capital City of Wu Country (First Update, Please Subscribe)
There is no case in the world that cannot be solved; as long as the investigation is thorough, the truth of the case will be revealed.
Upon arriving in Wu Country, Lu Xuanji and Jin Xi were extremely cautious, not only altering their appearance, but also changing their aura. They modified their divine secret techniques, supreme ultimate skills, and even their looks several times, while using various magical treasures to disrupt their celestial secret.
Even experts using secret techniques to deduce the situation found it utterly obscure.
Following this path, discovering the culprit seemed almost impossible.
However, by organizing key matters and summarizing events, one could identify patterns and accurately pinpoint the suspect.
"The culprit comes from outside, with an accent from Chu Country—this is a cultivator from Chu Country!"
"The suspect is very powerful, at least at Golden Core cultivation, possibly even Nascent Soul cultivation!"
"There are few cultivators who meet both criteria; simply investigating will reveal his identity! Soon, there will be an auction event at Wu Country’s Imperial Capital, where Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators will appear; their identities cannot be concealed. Thus, everything will be confirmed!"
Eternal Night True Monarch pondered, speculating on the suspect’s identity, vaguely confirming the direction.
With the direction identified, finding the culprit would be easy.
The world is vast, with countless cultivators; when most traces and evidence are erased, seeking the culprit is exceedingly difficult. Yet, due to the upcoming auction and trade events, the suspect is bound to appear, narrowing the scope significantly.
"When I find you, I will surely flay you alive!"
Eternal Night True Monarch declared fiercely.
...
With Vertical Earth Golden Light activated, the two vanished.
Moments later, they were already tens of thousands of miles away.
Not only did they change their appearance and aura, but even their realm was automatically elevated to Golden Core, thereby perfectly concealing everything and becoming invisible.
"Xuanji, we eliminated a Golden Core cultivator from the Li Family; will there be trouble?" Jin Xi worriedly asked, "Although you erased many traces, a detailed investigation can still locate you. Should we leave Wu Country?"
Lu Xuanji frowned and replied, "Life is a constant struggle, just like soldiers defending against incoming attacks. As long as Divinity Transformation doesn’t intervene, the problem isn’t significant."
Jin Xi nodded.
Without further words, they proceeded according to the map.
After three days of travel, a vast capital appeared.
The city was built with black bricks, with walls towering over a hundred meters high, where cultivators patrolled back and forth.
On the western side, there were three large gates, with cultivators entering and exiting.
Cultivators were also conducting inspections there.
At the city gates, specialized mirror techniques could detect a cultivator’s realm, appearance, identity, etc. Any disguise or fake identity was revealed here, uncovering the true face.
The management here was extremely strict, akin to a military fortress.
In fact, Wu Country was countering the demon race of Hundred Thousand Mountains to the north, as well as fighting demon beasts of the East Sea, resulting in immense battle pressure and a heavily oppressive atmosphere.
Wu Country’s capital was essentially a large military fortress.
"Xi’Er, you should enter the Grotto World Pearl!"
Lu Xuanji said.
"Alright!"
Jin Xi nodded and entered the Grotto World Pearl, hiding within.
Seeing Jin Xi safely hidden, Lu Xuanji approached the city gates.
At the gates, Lu Xuanji removed all disguises, revealing his true appearance and cultivation realm.
The mirror at the gates faintly reflected light, instantly revealing numerous details.
"Greetings, True Monarch!"
At the gate, the Purple Mansion general respectfully asked, "Where does True Monarch come from, and how may we address you? We need to record it."
Lu Xuanji replied, "Chu Country, Xuanji True Monarch!"
"True Monarch, please wait for a moment!"
Said the Purple Mansion general, retrieving a token and respectfully offering it.
Taking the token, Lu Xuanji inspected it and quickly understood its nature.
The token was crafted from special materials, functioning like an ID. It could indicate location and facilitate tracking certain cultivators, as well as grant entry to various shops in the Imperial Capital with discounts.
"Thank you!"
Lu Xuanji said, taking the token to enter the capital of Wu Country.
Inside the capital, icy floors and heavy, rugged walls greeted them. The buildings were sturdy and towering, void of beauty, yet they elevated defense to the utmost. Every house and structure was a miniature fortress; breaching the outer walls was just the first step.
Here, various residences and buildings further weakened enemy attacks.
"Senior, do you need a guide? It’s just ten Spirit Stones a day!"
At that moment, a teenage boy stepped forward and said. He was about thirteen years old, wearing simple clothes, washed multiple times, appearing somewhat faded.
The boy was only at Qi Cultivation Third Layer, pathetically weak.
As for his Spirit Root, it was merely Five Spirit Roots.
Such qualifications and comprehension were common among the masses.
"Alright!"
Lu Xuanji said, directly handing over ten Spirit Stones.
"Senior, what do you wish to purchase?" the boy inquired.
"Taiyang Divine Iron!"
Lu Xuanji replied.
"Senior, that’s Fifth Grade spiritual material!" the boy exclaimed softly, continuing.
"My Lifebound Treasure still lacks some materials to elevate to Fifth Grade Spirit Treasure!!" Lu Xuanji replied.
"Senior, are you Nascent Soul True Monarch?"
The boy asked, slightly trembling.
"Yes!"
Lu Xuanji confirmed.
"Senior, if you want to purchase Fifth Grade spiritual material, the best place is the largest shop in the city, which is Dongsheng Tower. It’s a Li Family shop, and they might have the materials you need!" The boy said: "However, transactions for Fifth Grade are exceptionally pricey at that shop!"
"Lead the way!"
Lu Xuanji instructed.
The boy nodded, leading the way to the central area of the city.
Here, a massive pavilion appeared, towering about several hundred meters high.
At the entrance, two stone lions emanating slight terrifying aura were stationed; they were Golden Core-level puppet beasts.
After killing two Golden Core-level demon beasts, they were refined into puppets to guard the entrance, showcasing the shop’s dignity.
Stepping into the shop, a female cultivator approached, respectfully asking, "Senior, what would you like to buy?"
"Do you have Taiyang Divine Iron here..."
Lu Xuanji inquired.
"Senior, please wait a moment. The price of Taiyang Divine Iron is high, and I am unable to make decisions. I need to consult the shopkeeper!" the female cultivator said and disappeared.
Moments later, a woman wearing palace attire appeared, donned in a white dress. Her figure was tall and graceful, yet her brows contained a hint of evil qi. Her manner contained threads of destructive qi force, and her aura marked her as a Nascent Soul True Monarch: "Greetings, fellow Daoist?"
"Daoist, you seem not from Wu Country!"
"I am indeed not from Wu Country, here to purchase some Fifth Grade spiritual materials. Do you have Taiyang Divine Iron here!" Lu Xuanji asked.