Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo'

Chapter 916 - 521: Ancestral Master, Just Give In!

Li Banfeng had the Wine Gourd check the scene, as it was necessary to thoroughly clean up the remnants of Green Flower’s flesh and blood, otherwise it could still lead to an outbreak of plague.

Cui Tiq caught up to Li Banfeng and whispered, "No need to worry about that, the Grandmaster’s flesh and blood are treasures, I will definitely not waste them, but I have something that requires your help."

"Let’s hear it."

Cui Tiq said, "The place I most wish for the Grandmaster to go is Knife Ghost Ridge, we’re talking about the same place, right?"

Li Banfeng nodded.

Cui Tiq’s eyes held an excitement he could barely contain; in truth, he didn’t want to hide it at all: "Just based on what I’ve seen in Puluo State, Knife Ghost Ridge is the most magical place, the Knife Labor Ghosts are the most magical creatures. Back at Sage Peak, many cultivators stronger than those above the clouds were scared away by the Knife Labor Ghosts,

but I don’t believe that the Knife Labor Ghosts would definitely kill my Grandmaster. The strength of the Grandmaster also shocked me, and I’m very curious about what kind of miracles my Grandmaster will create with the Knife Labor Ghosts, especially with our joint efforts, after we’ve refined the Knife Ghosts..."

Li Banfeng’s eyes glinted coldly as he looked at Cui Tiq, "This matter is your doing, it has nothing to do with me!"

Cui Tiq laughed, "No need to be so polite, I’m not someone greedy for achievements. I mainly want you to do me a favor, I’m very eager to witness the Grandmaster’s miracle at Knife Ghost Ridge, but Knife Ghost Ridge is far away, and one must cross the boundary between Outside Provinces and Puluo State, which isn’t easy to reach."

Li Banfeng said, "You want me to give you a lift?"

Cui Tiq nodded, "That’s exactly what I mean."

"Not now, I need some time to recover..." Li Banfeng shivered.

Cui Tiq sniffed, catching the scent of a high fever: "The Grandmaster’s actions are extremely ruthless, and when you used Thousand Mile In A Step, he must have left a hidden illness within you."

This was within Li Banfeng’s expectations; after clashing with Green Flower, it was inevitable to be left with some underlying illness.

Cui Tiq said, "I can help you handle this."

Li Banfeng said, "The premise being that I can get you to Knife Ghost Ridge, correct?"

Cui Tiq laughed, "Don’t underestimate our friendship, whether or not you’re willing to take me to Knife Ghost Ridge, I’m willing to help you,

This time, the Grandmaster’s residual illness is deeply hidden and not easy to deal with. Now, please clear your mind and maintain a calm state of mind, I’ll help you remove the illness now."

Clear my mind of distractions?

Li Banfeng thought for a moment and said, "Is the patient’s mindset very important during the process of removing the illness?"

"Not really," Cui Tiq shook his head, "I just want you to maintain a calm mindset, just in case I make a mistake, I hope you won’t hit me."

Li Banfeng maintained a calm mindset and accepted Cui Tiq’s treatment.

Cui Tiq stood as still as a sculpture in front of Li Banfeng, his gaze gradually wandering over Li Banfeng’s body.

Li Banfeng first felt cold, then felt hot.

Once Li Banfeng’s body temperature returned to normal, Cui Tiq let out a long breath and said, "The Grandmaster’s residual illness was still fresh and delicious. Now you can rest easy, I’ve eaten all the residual illness."

Li Banfeng expressed his gratitude, "Tomorrow at this time, wait for me at Qingzhou Road Garden Community in Baiyuan District, I’ll take you to Knife Ghost Ridge."

It’s good to let Cui Tiq see as well. In case Green Flower escapes again, at least Cui Tiq can inform Li Banfeng.

As Li Banfeng left Sui Chen Road, Cui Tiq approached He Jiaqing.

He Jiaqing was on the verge of death, and after contemplating for a moment, Cui Tiq made up his mind, "One way or another, the cooperation of the three of us has finally achieved its goals, and I’ve witnessed the results I wanted to see, so I’ll make good on my promise and help you remove the illness."

Half an hour later, He Jiaqing was conscious again, and the pungent smell of pus and blood in his breath finally disappeared.

He was extremely weak, and despite several attempts, he couldn’t sit up.

Cui Tiq checked his pocket watch, "I should be going now, and I advise you to leave here soon as well. The people from the Dark Star Bureau will be here shortly."

He Jiaqing nodded and said, "Thank you, friend."

Cui Tiq shook his head, "Don’t rush to call me a friend, we’re not that close yet."

He Jiaqing thought for a moment, "I was the one who brought you back from Sage Peak, we share a bond of life and death."

Cui Tiq also remembered that, "You saved me because of that Contract Book back then, although the result was irrelevant, I still consider the motive."

Cui Tiq left, but at that moment, both he and He Jiaqing were thinking about the same question.

Where is the Greenwater Beggar’s Contract Book?

...

Chuuni was waiting outside the perimeter, listening as the depths of Sui Chen Road fell silent. He was more nervous than before because Bureau Chief Li still hadn’t come out.

Dumpling asked beside him, "Is the battle over?"

Light Bulb couldn’t be sure, "Should be over, right?"

Chuuni stepped over the boundary line, "I need to go check."

Light Bulb stepped forward to stop Chuuni, "Don’t go yet, wait a little longer!"

Chuuni shook off Light Bulb, "I don’t know what’s going on with the bureau. They promised support, yet not a single person has shown, not even a drone has been dispatched. Something is wrong with this operation!"

As they ventured deep into Sui Chen Road, they noticed some scorch marks and bits of broken bricks and rubble.

This place was a ruin to begin with, and after the fierce battle, not many traces could be discerned.

"Where did Bureau Chief Li go?" Chuuni grew increasingly worried.

Light Bulb searched all around for a long time, but couldn’t find any trace of Li Qi.

Dumpling said, "Let’s go back and wait outside the perimeter. Seventh Master surely won’t be in any danger."

...

Li Banfeng lay on the bed in the Portable Residence, with his wife treating his injuries.

Gloves wandered back and forth in the Portable Residence, seeming restless, Li Banfeng said to the Phonograph, "Wife, could you check if Gloves is injured?"