Lii Xiaolan smiled, not paying him any mind, and continued savoring the delicacies.
It wasn’t until Lin Xuankong had served up to twenty-eight dishes that she finally wiped her small hands and spoke, "Big fool, do you have the Manluo Demon Pearl I gave you on you?"
Lin Xuankong replied, sowhat puzzled, "Of course I have it on . Last ti you returned, you intended to take it back. However, you said your strength had broken through and you didn’t need it for the ti being, so I’ve been carrying it with all this while."
"This Manluo Demon Pearl has an extrely potent ability to trap enemies. It can confine opponents from over a thousand *zhang* away. Although it lacks the attacking effect of the Twin Vine Demon Pearl, you ntioned that once one’s legs are bound by the Manluo Demon Grass, even a Sixth Layer expert would find it hard to break free. The Manluo Demon Pearl is indeed strong, but what does it have to do with capturing the Flying Thief?"
Lii Xiaolan’s bright eyes twinkled with a smile. "So that’s why I called you a fool! The Manluo Demon Pearl can autonomously trap enemies from over a thousand *zhang* away, not relying on your direct control. Then what does it rely on?"
Lin Xuankong’s expression changed. "It relies on scent and the distinct aura of each Martial Cultivator!"
Lii Xiaolan nodded.
"This Manluo Demon Pearl... forget it, I won’t tell you its origin for now! The Manluo Demon Grass is extrely sensitive to scent and also has a tracking function for the Qi Blood of Martial Cultivators! If you can find an item stained with the scent and Qi Blood of that Flying Thief, and then activate the Manluo Demon Pearl, as long as the Flying Thief is within a thousand-*zhang* radius of the Pearl, it will naturally react. The sprouting Manluo Demon Grass will then automatically spread towards the target."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xuankong no longer had any doubts, and his eyes were filled with hope.
Ever since he got the Manluo Demon Pearl from the Young Lady, he had never encountered an opponent who could threaten his life, so he had never activated the Demon Pearl. Who would’ve thought this mission’s obstruction would find its breakthrough through the Manluo Demon Pearl! The Manluo Demon Pearl can sense things within a thousand-*zhang* radius; a thousand *zhang* is equivalent to three thousand ters, a full six *li* (nearly two miles)! Although Great Marsh Prefecture City is vast, with his current leg strength, he can circle it a few tis with the Manluo Demon Pearl without taking too much ti! Of course, the primary task is to first locate an item stained with the Flying Thief’s scent and Qi Blood... those dozens of Flying Sabers left by the two Flying Thieves are still at the third warehouse!
Thinking of this, Lin Xuankong didn’t want to waste any more ti. He grabbed two chive pies and started walking out quickly while eating them. Seeing him so happy, Lii Xiaolan couldn’t help but smile as she rubbed her slightly bloated belly and went upstairs.
「...」
The third warehouse of the Yin Talisman Sect’s Great Marsh Hall was located at the northernmost end of Mule Street.
After Lin Xuankong hurried there, he was about to enter when he was stopped by a dozen disciples at the entrance.
One of the round-faced Yin Talisman Sect disciples cupped his hands and said, "Steward Lin, the third warehouse is a restricted area. Without Steward Xua’s order, no one can casually enter."
Lin Xuankong frowned. "I ca by here this morning."
The round-faced disciple showed an embarrassed expression. "That’s precisely because too many people—disciples and various stewards—ca this morning. The scene is already a complete ss. So Steward Xua specifically ordered that any steward wanting to inspect the scene must inform him first and get permission, to avoid further damage to the scene!"
Lin Xuankong’s face turned slightly cold. The warehouse was robbed, and Chief Steward Jiang ordered all stewards to jointly capture the Flying Thief. Yet Xu Bei is acting this way... Is he trying to hinder others’ investigations so Zhao Yufei and her group can take the lead?
"So Steward Lin is here?" A familiar voice ca from behind.
Lin Xuankong turned his head to look, only to see Ma Rusong leisurely walking over!
At this mont, Ma Rusong looked at Lin Xuankong, his eyes full of humiliation.
This morning, Chief Steward Jiang rcilessly reprimanded and Steward Xua in front of all the other stewards, yet he praised this Lin Xuankong before everyone! Thinking of the scene when this old bastard was praised, it was like swallowing a hundred live maggots! Especially a few days ago, when Ma Jiang insulted in front of countless disciples, without considering how I would face my forr subordinates... All this humiliation is because of this old bastard in front of ! Humph, now he’s fallen into my hands!
Ma Rusong’s heart was full of resentnt, but his face was amiable. "Steward Lin, please don’t make it difficult for these disciples. Steward Xua is protecting the scene, also to help capture the Flying Thief."
Lin Xuankong stared at Ma Rusong. "So, you don’t intend to let in?"
Ma Rusong replied coldly, "My superior has given an order. What can a re Chief Steward like do?"
"What can a re Chief Steward like do?"... That line is definitely directed at , Lin Xuankong! It seems this wretched thing has really changed after finding a powerful backer! He used to act neither humble nor arrogant, but now he’s learned to speak with sarcasm and behave cynically!
Lin Xuankong’s face turned cold. "Then where is Steward Xua?"
"Steward Xua is my direct superior. Would he report his whereabouts to ?" Ma Rusong had an innocent look on his face, but his heart was full of pride.
"What a damned fool, treating a trivial order like an imperial decree!"
A reprimanding voice resounded. Then, Steward Ma, his face cold, dashed forward.
He landed at the warehouse courtyard entrance and, with a wave of his hand, sent Ma Rusong flying several *zhang*.
Ma Rusong landed on the ground, rolled a few tis, and scread in agony, unable to get up for quite a while.
Ma Jiang then turned and looked at Lin Xuankong. "Xuankong, go inside. I’d like to see who dares stop you from inspecting the site, who dares to hinder Chief Steward Jiang’s important task, who dares to delay the Yin Talisman Sect’s crucial matters!"
After saying that, he stood at the courtyard entrance, fiddling with his White Jade Dice, expressionlessly looking toward the dozen disciples on both sides.
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