The Journey of Immortal Cultivation

Chapter 961 - 527: The Futile Pursuit (2)

The Divine Woman had a hint of surprise in her eyes. It was clear that she’d only just learned of the ancient Barbarian Tribe’s bloodline running through her veins today. Ning Xiaoxian glanced at her and said, "The mayor colluded with you. What benefits was he planning to gain from you?"

The Divine Woman chuckled, "I promised him a Lifespan Extension Pill, and he’d do anything for it. But he doesn’t know that after I make one with the Treasure Bowl, I have to rush back to King Jinghai Mansion. This debt is fated to be defaulted on."

Two mortals each harboring devious intentions. Ning Xiaoxian smiled faintly, "You’re nearing death, which is why you took this desperate measure. I can sympathize. The Lifespan Extension Pill you rightfully earned still belongs to you." Unexpectedly, there was such a good outcome, and the Divine Woman’s face showed wild joy. However, she immediately heard the woman before her say, "But those twenty extra years of life you have will be spent behind bars."

Before she could figure out what was happening, Ning Xiaoxian glanced out the window and suddenly said, "Someone’s approaching outside. Three people, and they’re climbing over the wall with ill intentions."

The Divine Woman’s face turned ashen as she pleaded bitterly, "Immortal, Immortal, it must be people from King Jinghai Mansion coming for me. Please save me!"

When she first recognized Ning Xiaoxian as a Cultivator, she hadn’t been this humble. It was clear that the punishments for traitors at King Jinghai Mansion were truly terrifying.

Ning Xiaoxian felt somewhat vexed. These people chose the exact worst time to come—just as she grabbed the Divine Woman and put away the Treasure Bowl. The situation quickly turned absurd, as she was now indirectly resisting the attack from King Jinghai Mansion for this fraudulent woman.

However, she was decisive in nature. With just a cold snort, she tapped the Divine Woman on the shoulder, taking her into the God Demon Prison.

But she wasn’t one to be used as a tool easily. Typically, when she wanted to disappear, there were indeed few people in the world who could find her. Thus, the three who climbed over the wall searched the whole house but found not even a ghost’s shadow.

The garments of these three were of fine quality, and their demeanor differed greatly from ordinary folk. Ning Xiaoxian was currently in God Demon Prison, witnessing their appearance through Changtian’s Demon Eye. She saw that they were Human cultivators, though it wasn’t clear if they also knew Witch Evil Skill. Presumably, those dispatched to hunt down the Divine Woman must be of some ability. This demonstrated that King Jinghai Mansion took the Divine Woman, this escape slave, quite seriously, as they had sent cultivators.

The Divine Woman’s dwelling wasn’t big. The three went through it a few times until they finished searching. One of them said deeply, "Strange, people in the town said this old hag never goes out at night. Why isn’t she home now?"

The one who seemed to be leading said calmly, "Never mind her. Go into the room and find a large green bowl, with a strange fish with legs painted on the rim. The master has instructed us to kill the old hag on the spot, but we must bring that sea bowl back!"

"What treasure is that sea bowl anyway, that warrants the three of us being deployed to pursue this mortal?" said one, with a slight disdain in his tone, clearly dissatisfied with their master sending them to deal with a mortal.

The leader sneered, "Don’t ask what you shouldn’t. Have you forgotten the master’s temper? When he came back and found the treasure stolen, he was furious, already having dozens of servants tortured, and if not for the consideration of his ancestor’s nearing birthday, he would have killed them."

The remaining two shivered, refraining from speaking out, and obediently continued searching the house.

Of course, they found nothing. The leader pondered, "Those little ghosts at the town’s entrance said the Divine Woman and the mayor were in cahoots. She might just be at his place?"

Another chimed in with a laugh, "Quite possible! I’ve heard that, in the mansion, this woman loves to flirt around, so it’s no surprise the cat would sneak out for a taste. But running to this mortal’s town to steal a man – that’s a poor choice indeed."

After a brief discussion, the three of them left the private residence to find the mayor.

Not long after they left, Ning Xiaoxian emerged from the God Demon Prison, casually hanging the Demon Eye on her chest again. She wasn’t incapable of dealing with these people; she just found it unnecessary. For one, she didn’t want to handle the mess caused by the Divine Woman, and secondly, her first stop on this trip was to King Jinghai Mansion to celebrate a birthday. Taking care of their servants en route wouldn’t be much of a good move. Besides, it looked like they wouldn’t let the mayor go either after failing to find the Divine Woman, so it could be seen as them helping her deal with that fool.

As for the Treasure Bowl, hehe, she wasn’t named Lei, so now that the treasure was in hand, she had no plans to return it to its original owner.

Having finished the matter, she leisurely returned to the inn where she was staying, and the night passed peacefully.

Early the next morning, before the sun had even risen, explosive news spread throughout the small town: The mayor and his wife died suddenly at home last night, the cause being their necks twisted. Later, some went to the Divine Woman’s house to find her, but she was nowhere to be found. Ning Xiaoxian could surmise that the three people sent by King Jinghai Mansion likely crept into the mayor’s house at night, still unable to uncover the whereabouts of the Divine Woman, interrogated the mayor to no avail, and killed him in frustration. Unfortunately for them, they would never find the Divine Woman in their lives.

The essence of rumors, like the phrase ’three men make a tiger’, escalated by midday into "The Divine Woman killed the mayor and his wife, then vanished."

Most residents, upon hearing the news, were worried. The mayor’s death was minor, but without the Divine Woman, who would pray for rain in a month’s time? Without rainwater, how many would perish in the harsh autumn drought? Of course, some were indifferent to this matter. When Ning Xiaoxian packed her belongings and set out from the inn, she noticed Amao and others huddled in a corner, their eyes glowing with gratitude as they looked at her, their faces actually filled with thankfulness. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)