novelraw Chapter 31: Successfully Deceiving the Big Boss
Chapter 31: Successfully Deceiving the Big Boss
The stupid bird's sense of justice was super strong, probably a matter of upbringing but there were also two kinds of sense of justice: one called procedural justice, one called consequential justice.
Li Qiuchen wasn't quite sure which kind the stupid bird was.
Although normally this creature seemed quite shameless, otherwise it couldn't have gotten along with him but this time was different.
Pulling a girl's pigtails and stealing parents' money were two different things.
The white crane hesitated for a long while, then lightly gave a gaga.
Can we win?
"We will win!"
Li Qiuchen patted his chest in guarantee.
"Gaga!"
Then let's do it!The white crane flapped its wings twice to show its determination, while also casting a questioning gaze at Li Qiuchen.
What kind of false intelligence are you going to write? Why do you think your false intelligence can deceive the Mountain God?
"The best lie is the truth."
How to speak truth with the effect of lies, that was a technical matter.
Do as soon as said.
Having settled the white crane, not seeking any thoughts from it, just hoping it wouldn't sell out its teammate, Li Qiuchen immediately began burning incense and praying, calling upon the Mountain God.
Calling the Mountain God's true name three times, waiting until the incense burned out, Li Qiuchen only felt a daze in his mind.
Before his eyes, mist swirled. Two white-clothed maidens emerged from the mist carrying lanterns, bowing slightly to Li Qiuchen in greeting.
It's this convenient?
Li Qiuchen was somewhat shocked.
He had thought the Mountain God would just transmit messages through the air or something but you're telling me that after burning incense, you directly teleport across the map?
The Mountain God is terrifyingly powerful!
Still the winding mountain paths where he couldn't distinguish east from west, one person and one crane followed the white-clothed maidens' guidance through the mist, and without much effort arrived at the entrance to the Mountain God's cave dwelling.
Li Qiuchen noticed the white crane's posture was somewhat strange. Scanning with the corner of his eye, he discovered both its legs were trembling.
Why are you trembling? I'm not going to assassinate the First Emperor of Qin! Is it that serious?
Logically, this creature had adapted so quickly to killing people, and when it met the Mountain God last time it was also quite casual. Its psychological quality shouldn't be this poor.
Could it be that this was its first time doing something bad, conspiring with him to deceive the Mountain God, so it was too excited?
What's going on?
Acting just like an excellent student who was both class beauty and class president, being dragged by the delinquent deskmate to lie to her own mother who was also the homeroom teacher about getting an abortion.
Wake up, you're not that character type... bird type!
Jiang Tingyue still sat in the cave dwelling, appearing no different from when they last met.
The white-clothed maiden served spiritual tea. Li Qiuchen picked up the teacup and drank it in one gulp, cleared his throat, and began recounting the various intelligence information he'd collected down the mountain these past days.
The Immortal's dharma remains, Medicine Master followers, Mohe the Perfected Being, the situation in each village and town down the mountain... all information was reported in detail, without mixing in any of his own subjective judgments.
The white crane couldn't help but steal glances over from the side.
It's all truth. How do you plan to deceive people?
Speaking to the end, mentioning the village massacre tragedy that occurred at Three Ridge Pass, Li Qiuchen impassively added a sentence, "Besides these Medicine Master followers, there seems to be a second force mixed in, seemingly trying to fish in troubled waters with other designs. This junior's learning is shallow, I can't quite understand their methods."
The white crane shrank its neck, thinking here it comes.
Ninety-nine true statements before, all to pave the way for this final false statement.
The second force.
Jiang Tingyue, who had been sitting steadily unmoving, quietly listening to Li Qiuchen's account, heard this sentence and couldn't help but have his pupils shift slightly. He opened his mouth to ask, "What makes you say so?"
Evidence?
Arguments need points, statements need evidence.
Li Qiuchen's expression didn't change as he said solemnly, "Just from this junior's understanding of Medicine Master followers, the Medicine Master lineage worships life and abhors death. Yet that evil cultivator who appeared at Three Ridge Pass, regardless of his purpose, his methods were more like worshipping death, which can be said to be completely opposite to the Medicine Master lineage."
Actually, there were still exceptions.
Just like that philosophical and biological puzzle.
Would you rather eat curry-flavored shit, or shit-flavored curry?
Medicine Master followers didn't necessarily avoid using such extreme methods, but Li Qiuchen's personal subjective judgment also made sense.
Regarding this single matter alone, it definitely couldn't stand up to scrutiny but with the detailed intelligence paving the way before, Jiang Tingyue had already recognized Li Qiuchen's intelligence analysis ability and wouldn't continue pressing the question.
Compared to unsupported claims like "mastermind behind the scenes," reasonable inferences like "new force joining" could better attract Jiang Tingyue's attention.
"Wait here for a moment."
Jiang Tingyue thought for a moment, then took out paper and brush to personally write a letter. Summoning a white-clothed maiden, he instructed, "Deliver this letter to Yun County Sheriff Ma Tiancheng. The matter is important. Go quickly and return quickly, don't delay."
The white-clothed maiden received the letter, turned to give Li Qiuchen a sweet smile, then transformed into a flowing light and disappeared before his eyes.
That subtle smile made Li Qiuchen shiver.
What does that mean?
Just because you helped me bathe and changed my clothes last time?
You think I'm dirty and smelly, right?
Just wait a few more years. When I grow up, if you still dare help me change clothes, then I'll admit you're amazing. However, his thoughts were only led astray for an instant before returning to Jiang Tingyue.
What came next was the key point.
The boss was going to pay wages.
Hopefully he still remembered this matter.
Jiang Tingyue looked at one person and one crane. After thinking for a moment, he said softly, "You've done well. I have two bottles of Spirit Gathering Pills here to assist cultivation. I'll give them to you. With your cultivation level, you can only take one pill within three days, otherwise your bodies can't bear it. Besides this, if you have any requests, you can also raise them. As long as it's something I can do now, I can help you resolve it."
"Gaga!"
"No."
Li Qiuchen couldn't help but turn to look at the stupid bird. What did you gaga?
The boss is being polite with you, and you're really opening your lion's mouth?
Jiang Tingyue shook his head, saying, "I really don't have a Transformation Pill. Those two rabbits both cultivated into human form themselves. With your talent and family transmission, as long as you cultivate with dedication, you probably won't need ten years to build your foundation and transform. There's no need to take a Transformation Pill early and leave hidden dangers in your body."
"However, I do have a Willow Leaf Flying Sword here. It was a gift from a friend when I was studying. I wonder if you want it?"
"Ga!"
The white crane nodded.
Jiang Tingyue took out a willow leaf from his bosom.
Li Qiuchen saw very clearly that it was indeed a willow leaf, just emanating a faint treasure light.
A real willow leaf flying sword.
Although the external styling was too plain, something taken from his hands must not be an ordinary object.
Jiang Tingyue glanced at the white crane, pinched the willow leaf between his fingers and gently shook it. The green color of the willow leaf instantly faded, transforming into a white feather that flew as flowing light into the white crane's wing.
Hiss... what a sinister magical treasure.
If you don't examine carefully... no, even if you examine carefully, you completely can't tell.
Li Qiuchen silently warned himself in his heart that he absolutely couldn't casually fool around with the stupid bird in the future. If this wing swept over, he might get sliced up.