Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

Chapter 286: Chapter 286: The Secret of the Bamboo Tower_1

“You haven’t taken a sip, what a pity.”

Xu Wanyun noticed that Shen Yi was being cautious, but she had already confirmed that there was nothing wrong with tea before drinking it.

“There’s nothing to regret.”

Shen Yi sat down in the courtyard, his gaze casually sweeping around with a sharp brilliance, taking in the layout of the mountain villa at a glance.

He could casually drink the murky well water offered by a child in Liulimiao Village.

But he would absolutely not touch Precious Medicines casually presented to him by a cultivator without any reason.

Even if they were indeed good stuff.

Shen Yi preferred to take it in his hands and slowly brew it himself before drinking.

Especially since he was here for the Spiritual Root.

On the road earlier, Shen Yi had also asked A’Qing once again about the matter of the Spiritual Root.

The so-called Spiritual Root is nothing more than the medium that connects the Dao Infant with heaven and earth.

The key lies in the word “spiritual”.

Whether Year Wood could become a Spiritual Root was unknown, as according to the books A’Qing had read, no one had ever obtained a living Year Wood.

But if it really was cultivated into something defiled, it certainly wouldn’t lack spirituality.

The quality, however, was hard to say.

According to conventional judgment, a Spiritual Root with consciousness would be considered exceptional.

But the effectiveness of one forcibly cultivated by humans was unpredictable.

In any case, such a rare item was worth the trip for Shen Yi.

He waved his hand slightly.

Suddenly, Jin Baowen was pulled over by something.

Shen Yi returned the Thorn Bracelet to his Storage Treasure, “Just say it all at once.”

After the transaction was fair, he wasn’t a person who would cheat after the deal was done.

Jin Baowen forced a smile and massaged his arm, whispering, “There’s a bamboo tower on the east side of the villa, guarded very strictly. I’m not certain if Year Wood is there, but there must be something inside they don’t want others to know about.”

Speaking, he made a face and said, “Once someone intrudes there, the Zheng Family will definitely be on guard. At that time, wherever they are stationed, there must be news about Year Wood.”

Come to think of it, this old fellow might not have high cultivation, but when it comes to betraying the Zheng Family, he’s quite sharp-witted.

“Senior, if there’s nothing else, I’m going to leave first.”

Jin Baowen quickly left the courtyard; now that the Zheng Family was vigilant, his chances to get in were slim, and he had to hurry to collect more information.

When only three people were left in the courtyard,

Xu Wanyun was surprised and clasped the goose egg stone tightly, “Are you really here to steal something?”

“Just taking a look.”

“Only a fool would believe that.”

Xu Wanyun’s complexion turned a bit ugly while also giving a glare at the silent A’Qing next to her.

What happened to just coming to take a look at Year Wood?

So, this niece was ruthless enough to even deceive her aunt, huh?

It’s true that she belonged to the Ultimate Realm Primordial and was capable of protecting herself in most places, but that did not include the home of a first-rate power.

Leaving aside everything else, just the Mountain-protecting Array would be enough to give her trouble.

“I’ll go check out their Formation.”

A’Qing pulled out a notebook, eager to get started.

The Xu Family and Mysterious Light Cave were sworn enemies.

And the Zheng Family was the vanguard under Mysterious Light Cave’s command.

This wasn’t about her helping Big Brother Shen; this was clearly Big Brother Shen helping the Xu Family settle a score!

“Be careful.”

Shen Yi nodded and added a reminder, “Remember to change the way you address me in front of others.”

A’Qing’s face twisted, and she reluctantly called out, “I know, Dad!”

With that, she ran out of the courtyard, sullen.

“Fine! I admit defeat to you both.”

Xu Wanyun sighed, feeling as though she’d been tricked into a den of wolves.

What’s more frustrating was that, despite clearly needing her help, this young man remained cool and detached.

Compared to her, he seemed like the one who came from a major power.

Not just any major power, but one from either an Immortal Sect or Great Qian capable of nurturing such a lofty prodigy.

“…”

Shen Yi closed his eyes to regulate his breathing, and also gave Qinghua a nudge.

They had already infiltrated the place; now they were just waiting for his Golden Body to return.

…

Night fell.

The people from the Zheng Family not only brought meals but also delivered tea for three.

After a while, someone would come to collect it back.

But this time, only Xu Wanyun would touch the Spiritual Tea.

A’Qing didn’t know the reason.

But having tried it once and taken note, she decided not to mess with it since Brother Shen didn’t touch it.@@novelbin@@

The food that was served was carried back just as it had come.

“Could it be that the meal doesn’t suit the Grandmaster’s palate?” someone from the Zheng Family asked, hiding the odd look in their eyes.

“I practice a technique that abstains from eating, disliking both meat and grains,” Shen Yi explained casually.

“I see.” The young man glanced at the three empty tea cups, asked no further, and respectfully exited the courtyard.

“Brother Shen, I have figured out the pattern of the Array they have set up.”

After all, it was their own contraption; A’Qing was more familiar with it than anyone, just a casual glance was enough to grasp those details.

“As long as they are not actively controlling the Array, we can move around freely within this villa.”

“Get ready.”

Shen Yi reached out his hand towards her, and A’Qing, understanding very well, took out a few Array Plates and started to fiddle with them.

Shortly after, their presence was completely concealed, and even their figures became vague and indistinct.

“Isn’t it… me too?” Xu Wanyun stood there, dumbfounded.

A’Qing looked at her, puzzled, “Auntie wants to go as well?”

With that said, she manipulated the spell and included the other in their stealthy venture.

Xu Wanyun’s lips twitched twice: “…”

A cultivator in the Primordial Middle Realm and another in the Embrace Pill Realm, daring to wander all over the Zheng Family’s domain, utterly neglected to consider her presence.

Under the cover of darkness.

Shen Yi picked up A’Qing and went straight towards the bamboo tower in the east.

“They call this strict guard?”

Xu Wanyun followed behind, glancing at the bamboo tower that came into view.

There stood a two-story tower about three Zhang high.

Incredibly, not a single soul was nearby.

“…”

Shen Yi used his Golden Eagle Divine Ability, quickly identifying three locations guarded by experts.

The next moment, he used the Xiaoyao Riding the Wind Technique, which he hadn’t employed for a long time, taking a tricky route directly past the three guards.

Transforming into a gentle breeze, he entered the bamboo tower.

After a brief moment of sensing, he said lightly, “No one’s here.”

“Got it!”

With no one guarding inside, it was likely that a Formation was in place.

A’Qing took a quick look around and crouched to the ground to begin probing.

Soon, a faint light bloomed at her fingertips.

While she worked on breaking the Formation, her other hand played with the Array Plate, perfectly concealing their presence.

About the time it takes an incense stick to burn.

A’Qing tugged at Shen Yi’s sleeve and glanced at the aunt who had just managed to sneak in, then clutched her wrist, and all three disappeared on the spot.

Amidst the flowing light, a cramped room unfolded before them.

The first thing that caught their eye was a Mysterious Sword hanging on the wall.

The blade was slender, filled with boundless chill.

At first glance, it was obviously not a common item.

A’Qing quickly pulled out a notebook and then leaned in to take a closer look. After a moment, her pupils shrank.

She covered her mouth and whispered, “This is Wutong Mountain’s sword-making craftsmanship!”

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