Chapter 408: Chapter 408

Emei looked at Xiao Jinting and said, “It seems that you are also interested in Heavenly Thunder Wood.”

“Yes, of course. If I say I’m not interested, you won’t believe me, will you?” Xiao Jinting said with a faint smile.

Master Heavenly Lantern gave Xiao Jinting a few appraising looks and said, “Mr. Xiao, you are straightforward. Natural treasures will go to the one who is destined to have them.”

“In that case, let’s see who can solve the problem of Platanus Sect,” Master Heavenly Lantern continued.

Xiao Jinting pursed his lips as he watched the two of them leave.

“You are rude to the seniors,” Xu Muan looked at Xiao Jinting.

Xiao Jinting smiled lazily, “It’s difficult to satisfy these fellows. I say I am interested in the wood, and they are not happy. If I say I’m not interested, I guess they will be more upset.”

Xu Muan nodded and said, “That’s true.”

Xiao Jinting stretched lazily and said, “I’ll go and talk to Immortal Platanus.”

Xu Muan tilted his head and asked, “What will you talk about?”

“If I convince him, maybe we don’t have to stay here any longer,” said Xiao Jinting.

…

At the great hall of Platanus Sect.

“Mr. Xiao, do you suggest dividing the piece of Heavenly Thunder Wood into four parts?” said Immortal Platanus.

Xiao Jinting nodded, “Yes.”

“Platanus Sect is attacked because of the wood. If it is no longer here, your sect will be safe,” Xiao Jinting said,” after the parts are sent out, you spread the news that the wood is not in the sect, and the people coveting the wood will leave.”

Platanus pondered for a moment and didn’t give Xiao Jinting a clear answer.

Xu Muan saw Xiao Jinting coming out and went up to greet him. “How is it?”

Xiao Jinting shook his head, “He didn’t agree or object.”

Xu Muan said sullenly, “What is this guy thinking?”

“What else does he think? I guess he doesn’t want to give away the wood,” Xiao Jinting shook his head and said.

Xu Muan shook his head helplessly. It was normal. No one would be willing to give away a divine wood such as Heavenly Thunder Wood.

…

Xiao Jinting stayed at Platanus Sect for another dozen days and made no progress with the wood.

One night, Sacred Sect came to attack again. Xiao Jinting and the others ran out to fight. After they beat off the enemies, Immortal Platanus anxiously told them that the piece of Heavenly Thunder Wood had been stolen together with many treasures in the treasury vault.

Knowing that the wood was gone, Master Heavenly Lantern and Hermit Emei immediately went to chase the thief.

Xiao Jinting followed them.

Xu Muan walked beside Xiao Jinting and asked, “What do you think about the theft?”

Xiao Jinting shook his head and said, “I don’t know. Let’s go and meet up with Xiao Dong first.”

Xu Muan quickened his pace.

“Father, you’re finally here!” Xiao Xiaodong said with joy.

Xiao Jinting looked at him and asked, “Is the piece of Heavenly Thunder Wood around here?”

The first time Xiao Jinting saw the wood, he left a mark on it.

He didn’t leave his soul mark.

Immortal Platanus was a Nascent Soul, who could easily find the soul mark that Xiao Jinting left on the wood. In fact, Xiao Jinting released a special mirage, which tainted the wood. The mirage was a special gas released by Xiao Xiaodong’s pheasant. It was colorless and odorless. No cultivators could see it, smell it, or sense it. Only the pheasant could sense it.

“Half of it is nearby,” Xiao Xiaodong said.

Xiao Jinting was confused, “Half of it?”

Xiao Xiaodong nodded and said, “Yes, there is only one half, and the other half is in Platanus Sect.”

Xiao Jinting and Xu Muan looked at each other with strange expressions.

Xiao Jinting smiled coldly and said, “I had an inkling that something was wrong. The treasures were stolen too easily. What does Immortal Platanus mean?”

Xu Muan thought for a moment and said, “Platanus Sect could at most get one-fourth of the wood if he takes your advice. If the wood is stolen, he can keep half of it.”

Xiao Jinting nodded, “That’s right! But it is more likely that Platanus Sect doesn’t want to give up the wood for no reason, so they asked someone to steal the wood to start a fight between them and Sacred Sect.”

“Come on, Father. Let’s go chase the thief. If we are late, we get nothing,” Xiao Xiaodong said.

Xiao Jinting nodded and said, “Alright.” Although he knew that there was another half of the wood in Platanus Sect, he decided to track down the stolen half. Going to Immortal Platanus would be the last resort.

Xiao Jinting took out a flying magical weapon, and all of them boarded it quickly.