Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 151 Aftermath

Adding the spoils he had gathered from the previous patrolling disciples, Han Yi easily reaped nearly two thousand taels of silver on this trip—a truly bountiful harvest.

Han Yi, carrying the package and with Hongxiu tucked under his arm like a chick, activated his Flying Swallow Kick and vanished from the street of the Valley God Sect in a flash.

Hongxiu was also an innocent person, and Han Yi planned to put her in a safe place.

"what?"

Han Yi, who had just flown over the rooftops, turned back. Deep in the alley of this branch altar of the Valley God Sect, there seemed to be another room that he had never explored.

"Where... could this be the residence of Danyangzi that Jiang Cheng mentioned?"

Han Yi narrowed his eyes to a slit as he carefully examined the house.

The house occupies a small area, with only one main house. The yard and the main house together are only a few dozen square meters in size. The surrounding walls are made of yellow mud, and even the corners of the walls have collapsed halfway due to wind and rain. It is extremely dilapidated. Moreover, there is not a single ray of light in the main house, as if no one lives there at all.

But Han Yi knew that the inside was not as peaceful as it appeared on the outside. Even just standing on the opposite roof, he could smell a strange odor emanating from it.

It was a smell that was hard to describe precisely. It had the fishy smell of fresh fish that had died and been gutted, mixed with the earthy smell of insects crawling underground. It was a complex and difficult-to-describe smell.

Furthermore, the darkness inside the room was extremely profound, as if a ravenous beast was waiting for him to walk into its trap. Therefore, even though Han Yi was standing far away opposite, he could feel the pressure emanating from inside the room, and a faint sense of danger arose in his heart.

"As the saying goes, a wise man does not seek refuge in a precarious situation, and a shrewd person does not risk a destroyed nest. It is not wise to create further complications at this time..."

After a moment's thought, Han Yi made his decision. He had been through several fierce battles, and although he was not injured, he had consumed a lot of his energy. In addition, he still had some loot in his hands, so he really shouldn't cause any more trouble.

Furthermore, according to Han Yi's understanding, Jiang Cheng was in charge of the main affairs of this branch of the "Valley God Sect". With Jiang Cheng eliminated and most of the disciples killed, this branch should be considered to be destroyed.

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Chang Le Fang, Liu's Rice Shop

Madam Liu was carefully watering the flowers and plants in the garden with a watering can. She was getting old and liked to take care of flowers and plants on a regular basis.

A few days ago, the argument with Feng Yingying left her heartbroken. She never expected that her kindness and goodwill would attract Feng Yingying's schemes. In addition, she was also injured by Feng Yingying's shoving during the argument. So, she stayed at home these past few days and tended to her flowers and plants.

In addition, her favorite thing to do is to fertilize the unopened buds of roses, magnolias, osmanthus and other flowers, and determine what they are lacking based on the flowering period and the growth of the plants, and then apply the corresponding fertilizer.

If the flowers eventually bloom in vibrant colors, that brings her immense joy and happiness. If, however, the flowers don't bloom as she expected, she will repeatedly speculate about the reasons.

Step, step, step

A series of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of the flowerbed. Madam Liu frowned; these past few days, everyone in the family knew she was in a bad mood, and no one dared to disturb her easily. "Old woman, why are you still watering the flowers here?" Manager Liu burst in from the front hall.

Manager Liu was dressed in a black fitted mandarin jacket and a black short hat. His mustache made him look extremely shrewd, which contrasted sharply with his wife's quiet and unassuming demeanor.

One was as silent and earnest as a cactus, in charge of household chores. The other was as smooth and flexible as a money plant, managing external affairs.

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Madam Liu looked up at her husband, wondering what business he had with her and why he was disturbing her peace.

The couple had been married for many years and lived a harmonious life. They had developed a unique understanding between them, and even if his wife didn't speak, Manager Liu knew what she meant.

"You've been staying home all the time these past few days, not going out for a walk. Do you know what's going on outside?"

Manager Liu lowered his head and whispered mysteriously.

"What's wrong? Has the price of grain gone up again?" "No, guess again!"

"Qi'er has successfully refined his skin and become a martial artist?"

"Hmph, that kid is lazy and spends all his time indulging in pleasure. Even if you spend another thousand taels of silver, he'll never amount to anything!"

"What else is there? Why do you always speak so evasively?" Madam Liu said impatiently.

"Hehe, remember that fire the other day? I heard they've identified the bodies..."

Manager Liu stroked his beard and said awkwardly.

Mrs. Liu stopped what she was doing and asked in confusion, "Was it the fire at Feng Yingying's house?"

Although she had been staying at home these past few days, she had a general idea of ​​what had happened when the flames filled the sky and illuminated half the street.

"It's confirmed. Apparently, six people burned to death inside—two women and four men. Feng Yingying was among them. She died in the courtyard, and because she was close to the well, she wasn't completely charred, which is why her body was preserved intact and could be identified..."

"Oh!"

Madam Liu gasped in shock. Although Feng Yingying had bullied her before, she was just a woman. Hearing that a familiar person she had known for a long time had died, she was still somewhat shaken.

"But didn't Feng Yingying lose her husband? It's understandable if there's a woman in the house, but how come there are four men?"

Immediately afterwards, Madam Liu noticed another suspicious point and asked astutely.

"Shh, shh, shh..." Manager Liu immediately covered his wife's mouth and looked around to prevent anyone from overhearing.

He whispered in Madam Liu's ear, "I heard that Feng Yingying, disgusted by her husband's incompetence, had long ago seduced the leader of the 'Valley God Cult,' and that's how she killed her husband! Because of this, her house became a stronghold of the 'Valley God Cult.' Do you know why the fire happened that day?" Before Madam Liu could ask, Manager Liu continued, "The neighbors said that several screams came from their house that day. It's estimated that the leader of the 'Valley God Cult,' leading his followers in daytime debauchery, engaged in group sex, and in their excitement, the fire broke out because no one was paying attention… That's why a large group of people died together."

"Pah! This lowly servant!" Madam Liu was, after all, a lady of a respectable family, and had never heard such vulgar words before. She immediately blushed with shame.

But then she angrily cursed, "I was so blind! How could I not have seen how despicable and vile Feng Yingying was? If I had known, why would I have wasted my time helping her?"

A while ago, after Feng Yingying's husband passed away inexplicably, she, as a respected member of the neighborhood, went to great lengths to help him out, but she never expected that her good intentions would be so ingratitude.

"Shh, Madam, be careful what you say. Although the 'Valley God Cult' is headquartered in Changning Ward, now that we've suddenly lost our stronghold in Changle Ward, they might start acting like mad dogs and causing us trouble. You see, that day, Feng Yingying brought people to our door demanding tribute..."

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Manager Liu quickly stepped forward to offer some advice.

“What are you afraid of, old man? We have the inner disciples of the Crimson Flame Sect protecting us!” Madam Liu’s voice suddenly rose, and she became more and more excited as she spoke. “We gave him more than a hundred taels of silver. If anything happens, just have him come over!”

"Back then, he only helped us solve the problems of two ordinary people, Feng Yingying and Jiang Xiu, and we gave him so much silver. I think you've been the manager for too long and your head has gone mad. Do you really think our money grows on trees?"

Madam Liu grew angrier the more she thought about it. At the time, Han Yi had only helped the two of them out of Feng Yingying's predicament and left afterwards, but her husband had put on a show of generosity and generously given Han Yi one hundred and thirty-five taels of silver.

As a result, even Han Yi, who was nominally affiliated with them, had to persuade them to leave Chang Le Fang and develop elsewhere to avoid potential trouble from the "Valley God Sect." It's true what they say, you don't know the value of money until you're in charge. This large family also had a precious son who needed a lot of money for cultivation. If they went elsewhere, not only would their quality of life decrease and their income drop, but they might even lose their foundation and their former glory.

Thinking of this, Madam Liu couldn't help but suspect that Han Yi might be deliberately putting on a show with the "Valley God Cult" in order to take money out of their pockets!

Otherwise, why would they have urged them to move out as soon as they received the money?

Click click

She was emotionally unstable and started frantically trimming the flowers and plants with scissors, making Manager Liu's eyelids twitch as he watched.

"Madam... keep your voice down, be careful someone doesn't hear us. Also, on the bright side, at least no one's bothering us these next few days..."

Manager Liu said weakly.

Bang! "Shopkeeper! Madam!"

Just then, the butler hurriedly entered the garden and bowed to the two of them.

"What's the rush? What did I teach you? You should remain calm and composed even if Mount Tai collapses before you, and not even blink if a deer runs past on your left. Look at you, where is the composure and calmness I taught you!"

Seeing his steward's appearance, Manager Liu stroked his mustache in displeasure, venting his wife's anger towards him on the steward.

Unexpectedly, the steward, who usually appeared humble and eager to learn, was not calm: "Manager, something serious has happened!"

"Oh... tell me, what big thing could it be? Even if the sky were to fall, it wouldn't matter!" Manager Liu said casually, still with an air of composure.

"Shopkeeper, I heard that the branch altar of the 'Valley God Sect' responsible for external attacks in Changning Ward has been wiped out!"

"Hmm, it's Changning Ward after all, very chaotic. The elimination of small gangs and factions is not uncommon... Hmm? What, the 'Valley God Cult'?"

"what!"

At first, he was nonchalant, but then, while stroking his beard, Manager Liu suddenly yanked it, letting out a scream as his mustache instantly turned into a single straight mustache.

Ever since Feng Yingying and Jiang Xiu came to his door demanding money under the guise of the "Valley God Cult," he had specifically instructed his steward to inquire about this force and to report any major events immediately.

Although his butler was just an ordinary person, he was very popular, loved to chat and boast, and was very well-informed about gossip.

Therefore, Manager Liu also learned some information about the "Valley God Sect" on the surface. For example, in Changning Ward, Jiang Cheng is a powerful figure in the late stage of Blood Refinement. His branch is mainly responsible for external expansion. In other words, Feng Yingying and Jiang Xiu, as well as the incense master that Feng Yingying hooked up with, are all Jiang Cheng's subordinates.

In addition, Manager Liu also knew that the branch altar where Jiang Cheng was located had six incense masters, each of whom was a martial artist in the Blood Refining stage. Including Jiang Cheng, there were a total of seven martial artists in the Blood Refining stage. With such strength, let alone guarding the branch altar, they could easily set up a small gang in Chang Le Fang.

As a result, Manager Liu had heard many rumors that the "Valley God Sect" was backed by a martial arts master at the Meridian Opening stage!

A martial arts master in the Meridian Opening stage!

Manager Liu didn't even dare to think about these people. Every one of them was a big shot in Anyan City, able to make a difference with a stomp of their foot. It was an exaggeration to say that Anyan City would tremble with a stomp of their foot, but it would be easy for them to make "Liu's Rice Shop" disappear with a single word!

This is why, when Feng Yingying brought people to cause trouble, he stepped forward to persuade Han Yi to let Jiang Xiu and Feng Yingying go and offered them money. First, he was a businessman who followed the principle of making money through harmony and resolving conflicts rather than creating them. Second, he was wary of the powerful "Valley God Sect" behind Daoist Jiang Xiu and Feng Yingying.

After all, although no one had ever seen the martial arts masters behind the "Valley God Sect" make a move, the rumors were so detailed that they must have some origin. "The branch of the 'Valley God Sect' has been wiped out? Their leader is dead?" Manager Liu was slightly taken aback and quickly asked.

"Yes, I heard that yesterday alone, Jiang Cheng, who had the strength of the late stage of Blood Refinement, along with dozens of patrolling disciples from the entire branch, were all killed. Now, Xu Gang, another leader of the Valley God Sect, is leading people to move the corpses."

"Within a single day?" Manager Liu was stunned. He suddenly remembered the scene from the day before when Han Yi came to ask him.