Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo'

Chapter 918 - 521: Ancestral Master, Just Give In Already! (Part 3)

Red Lotus looked at the ashes with some disgust but ate a little, and tasted a certain flavor.

"This stuff can be used for alchemy, but the elixirs made from it won’t increase cultivation level; they can only cause illness."

Li Banfeng thought for a moment: "Then let’s refine it."

The projector handed all the ashes to Red Lotus, instructed Gourd to rinse the film container, and took his mobile and satellite phones to guard outside the Portable Residence.

Inside the Portable Residence, the projector was the only one who could communicate with the Lady of the Fifth Room, both internally and externally. He also had the means to block tracking and monitoring. With him guarding outside, Li Banfeng felt very secure.

...

After spending a night in the Portable Residence, Li Banfeng’s injuries had mostly healed.

Upon exiting the Portable Residence, the projector brought out four phones and said, "Seventh Guide, many people have called you, but I didn’t answer any of them."

The mobile and phones provided by the Dark Star Bureau were all people from the bureau. Shen Jingye made one call, while Light Bulb, Chuuni, and Dumpling made over ten calls each.

On the other private phone, there was only Teacher Song’s name, who had made over thirty calls.

Li Banfeng wanted to call Teacher Song back but heard the projector say, "This phone received even more calls."

The simple phone made by Luo Zhengnan, according to the projector, hardly stopped ringing last night.

Li Banfeng first called Luo Zhengnan back.

Old Luo was very anxious: "Seventh Master, I couldn’t get in touch with you all night, did something happen?"

Li Banfeng replied, "Fought with Green Flower last night."

Old Luo was stunned for a long time, carefully asking, "Which Green Flower?"

"Who else but Green Flower, the Greenwater Beggar, the Local Deity of Greenwater City."

Luo Zhengnan was somewhat dazed that Seventh Master actually fought with the Greenwater Beggar?

I must have heard wrong.

Li Banfeng said, "First, tell me your situation."

Luo Zhengnan shook his head to clear his mind: "Seventh Master, Master Wu sent a message; he had a confrontation with the Inner State People."

Li Banfeng was taken aback: "How is Old Five’s condition?"

"Master Wu is fine, I’ll connect you two for a private conversation later."

Li Banfeng let out a long breath; as long as Ma Wu is okay.

Soon the phone rang again, Luo Zhengnan connected them, allowing the two to speak privately.

"Old Qi, the matter is clear now."

"You really shocked me; you didn’t get hurt, right?"

"Got some minor injuries, nothing serious. The Inner State has an entrance at the Soda Kiln, guarded by a carp, stripped of flesh and left as a skeleton by the Outside Provinces, yet still alive.

The Inner State People want revenge, killed over fifty People from other provinces. Before dying, those claimed themselves as part of the task force, under the command of Task Force Envoy Xu Shouming."

What’s Xu Shouming’s background? Why did he target the Inner State People?

Li Banfeng couldn’t figure out the reason, but Ma Wu continued: "Inner State People definitely want revenge, and this battle can’t be stopped. I’m discussing this matter with Luo Lijun; now just worried about them taking action in Puluo State; if they start a war, Puluo State is done."

"Who is Luo Lijun?"

"Inner State Person, purebred."

"A purebred Inner State Person, discussing things with you?"

"At first, she didn’t want to discuss, with Miss Feng’s help, we subdued her."

River Snail Girl snorted beside: "Not convinced!"

Ma Wu turned around and glared at River Snail Girl: "What’s that supposed to mean?"

River Snail Girl lowered her head: "Just not convinced."

Feng Daiku frowned and said, "That brat still needs a beating, will discipline her later!"

Luo Lijun’s tone was very aggrieved: "Have the guts to come one by one, I’m not afraid."

Ma Wu sneered: "Such big talk, I’ll deal with you first, let’s see if you’re still stubborn."

"You better not...," River Snail Girl was a little afraid of Ma Wu, "I’m definitely not afraid of Feng Daiku!"

The call was still connected, and Li Banfeng didn’t understand what they were talking about.

"Old Qi, I’m going to advance in the next couple of days. If you can find the time, come back and have a look; you still need to talk to Luo Lijun about Inner State matters, and Miss Feng has things to discuss with you too."

After hanging up the phone, Li Banfeng was quite confused.

Fought with the Inner State People, Ma Wu is advancing?

How does this advancement work?

The logic doesn’t add up!

Li Banfeng called Teacher Song, hearing Li Banfeng’s voice, Teacher Song was very excited.

"Did you encounter the Greenwater Beggar? Were you injured? Did you contract his disease? What is your current status? Where are you? I’m going to contact Kang Zhenchang now; he should have a treatment method!"

Teacher Song spoke very fast, not very articulate, Li Banfeng quickly calmed him, "Take a deep breath, calm down, I’m fine, nothing happened."

"You don’t need to worry about me, I’ve been in good health for a long time, " Teacher Song paused to catch his breath, his tone returned to normal, "Where are you now, can I meet you? Rest assured, no one can eavesdrop on my phone."

"At ten o’clock, choose a suitable place and call me, make sure no one discovers me, then I’ll come to meet you."

Li Banfeng went to Qingzhou Road Garden Community, where once lived a Nightmare Cultivator, who caused a murder due to Ghost Servant overdrive.

Nowadays, most of the few residents have moved out; the area surrounding the community is empty and desolate.

Cui Tiq waited here for a long time: "This place is really hard to find, even harder than last night’s location."

Li Banfeng replied, "There will be a lot of Dark Star Bureau personnel investigating the site at Sui Chen Road; it’s relatively safer here."

Cui Tiq stretched his muscles and got ready: "I’m prepared; I can go to Knife Ghost Ridge anytime now, but since we’re friends, can we discuss one thing? Could you not use your feet?"