Chapter 4486: Living Person
âSo a living person.â Li Qiyeâs interest increased after hearing this.
âYes, in my opinion, she has been sealed for many eras now.â The daoist said.
âSo what if sheâs still alive? Do you recognize her or something?â Jian Ming asked.
âI do not, but that is precisely the crux of the issue.â The daoist said.
Jian Ming became confused and asked: âWhat does it reveal? Is there something special about this girl? Does she have three heads and six hands?â
âNo.â The daoist flatly answered.
Jian Ming shrugged and said: âWell, Grotto Courtyard is a big market and has auctioned countless items so far. This girl is no different and one shouldnât be surprised anymore at their offerings.â
âNo, there is something different about this girl, absolutely different.â The daoist glanced at him and said.
âWhat is it?â Jian Ming could tell that the daoist was serious.
âWait, my information network is impeccable. I should have heard something if there was a top item at Grotto Courtyard, there is no way that you know more than me.â He added.
âAh!â He clapped and continued: âI see, youâve been keeping an eye out on Grotto Courtyard, wanting to get your grubby hands dirty and this girl is your target!â
âEat shit all you want but donât spew bullshit!â The daoist said: âI am a man with a reputation, donât besmirch my name.â
âWhat reputation?â Jian Ming said: âYou want our young noble to go there and potentially cause a diversion for you to take advantage of!â
âHe already tried before and failed.â Li Qiye revealed.
âDid you hear that? Such a nice reputation you have.â Jian Ming said.
âShh! The daoist became startled and started shushing him: âAre you tired of living?! If the courtyard catches wind of this, theyâll feed us to the fish!â
âThatâs your problem, I didnât try to steal from them so only you will be fish food.â Jian Ming said.
The daoistâs anger ignited towards Jian Ming again.
Jian Ming continued: âI recall how you bragged about your grasping art. How are you going to steal from True Immortal when you canât even get something from the courtyard? Thatâs suicidal.â
âYou give it a shot then.â The daoist said: âThe Seal Ancestorâs tentacles are everywhere in the courtyard and will know the moment you set foot in there. Heâll put you in an aquatic illusion before you know it.â
âSeal Ancestor might not be the strongest but he does have absolute control in Grotto Courtyard.â Wise Ancestor nodded and interjected.
âI see, so you got caught before, haha!â Jian Ming gloated on someone elseâs misery.
âIf it was you, you would be down in the pond right now instead of standing here.â The daoist boasted about surviving.
After all, escaping from Seal Ancestor was indeed impressive. He escaped unscathed and the ancestor didnât see his identity in time either.
âThe courtyard has no lack of peerless treasures, why do you pay so much attention to the fossil?â Jian Ming changed the topic. He has been to the courtyard before and knew about its wondrous treasury.
âFrom fortune-telling, of course.â Li Qiye smiled.
The daoist smiled wryly and told the truth: âNothing can hide from your eyes, Great Immortal.â
âWhat did it tell you?â Jian Ming no longer doubted the daoistâs fortune-telling ability. He saw the process earlier and knew how impressive it was. Thus, there must be a reason why the fossil was special.
âIâm not sure, itâs hard to say.â The daoist shook his head and then stared at Li Qiye: âThe fortune was very chaotic and blindingly bright. The images werenât sequential, they reversed and looped randomly. In my opinion, this girl might not be from this epoch.â
âTo Grotto Courtyard then. Weâre taking a look.â Li Qiye nodded.
âI will lead the way, Great Immortal.â The daoist excitedly said.
They were supposed to go to the Yu but Li Qiye chose to put that matter aside. Nonetheless, Jian Ming was happy to oblige.
He and the daoist led the way, standing to shoulder. Jian Ming smiled and said: âTell me more about this girl, what does she look like? Any special visual phenomena?â
âNo idea.â The daoist didnât want to answer.
âHaha, Daoist, donât be so difficult, maybe weâll be working together later.â Jian Ming was very curious because of Li Qiyeâs interest in the girl.
âIs that so?â The daoist glanced at him, acting superior since he had the advantage.
âBrother.â Jian Ming inched in even closer and whispered: âLetâs talk business, shall we?.â
âGo on.â The daoist asked.
âYou use fortune to find the next target, right?â Jian Ming whispered again and got straight to the point.
âAnd?â The daoist said.
Jian Ming smiled and went on: âThen you should expand your business.â
âWhat business?â The daoist was at a loss.
âBrother, think about it, stealing is so risky. Once caught, youâll be pursued by thousands of cultivators. Some of your targets may be just as strong as True Immortal.â Jian Ming elaborated.
âWhat are you trying to say?â This piqued the daoistâs interest.
âChange it up, no more doing business with living people.â Jian Ming whispered.