160: Chapter 161 An unexpected discovery.

"Zhang Li..."

Lu Ming chewed on the remaining Divine Soul fragments of Cai Mingkun, while organizing the relevant memories in his mind.

To his surprise, he actually saw an acquaintance in Cai Mingkun's memory fragments.

That was Zhang Li, Chen Mingye, and others.

The last time they met was six years ago, when they accidentally encountered each other on their way to Heavenly Star Immortal City.

However, after that separation, Zhang Li and the others were never heard from again. After Lu Ming arrived at the Immortal City, he never saw them either.

Lu Ming didn't take this matter to heart, nor did he ever think of looking for them.

When he rescued them from the Golden Haired Giant Ape King, their Karma had already been settled.

However, he learned from Cai Mingkun's memory that these few people seemed to have a difficult time after arriving at the Immortal City.

As a Foundation Establishment Stage demon hunter, Cai Mingkun naturally had his own influence.

In Heavenly Star Immortal City, Cai Mingkun occupied a place in the Yao Beast business.

And Zhang Li was just one of his most inconspicuous Qi Refining henchmen.

The reason he left a deeper impression on Cai Mingkun's mind was simply because he had taken a fancy to Zhang Li's Dao Companion, Yang Lian.

It's estimated that this also had something to do with Cai Mingkun's penchant for other men's wives.

However, although Zhang Li was straightforward, he wasn't so selfless as to offer his Dao Companion in exchange for a future.

Naturally, he offended Cai Mingkun.

Fortunately, Cai Mingkun didn't take it too seriously. As a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator and an Immortal City Guest Elder, he never lacked beautiful female Cultivators around him.

It was just that he didn't care, but some Cultivators didn't miss this good opportunity to curry favor with Cai Mingkun.

They constantly suppressed Zhang Li and others in secret, trying to force them to comply.

Because of this, Zhang Li and the others have lived a miserable life in recent years, but they were helpless.

Lu Ming finished reading the memories and shook his head with a wry smile.

"I guess I accidentally helped this Uncle Zhang solve his troubles."

With Cai Mingkun's death, his motley crew would naturally not amount to anything.

At that time, Zhang Li and the others would no longer be threatened by Cai Mingkun, and they would have no worries.

As for what they would do in the future, Lu Ming didn't care, nor did he ever think of recruiting Zhang Li.

First, on the surface, Han Feiyu and Zhang Li had no connection, so actively helping them would be illogical.

Moreover, even if he helped them this time, what about next time?

Furthermore, one is a demon hunter, and the other is a Talisman shop owner.

Their professions don't match, and their employment direction is problematic.

Moreover, it's better for the main body not to get involved with people he once knew.

Disappear more thoroughly.

He himself could learn the other party's true name through the golden book, and thus transfer the side effects.

The Immortal Cultivation World is so vast, and there are countless methods. What if someone else also has a cheat?

So, it's best if no one knows his true name.

As long as time passes, it will eventually be completely erased in the long river of history.

At that time, he would also be considered to have implicitly escaped Karma, and the main body could Cultivate more safely.

He didn't think much about this matter; in any case, Lu Ming would not interfere with Zhang Li's affairs.

"With a Medium Grade second-order Yao Beast, plus a Foundation Establishment Early Stage Cultivator as a base, it's enough for the main body to Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage."

Lu Ming mused to himself.

He had previously thought that the collected essence blood was enough to be used until the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

But Lu Ming overlooked the fundamental difference in life essence between Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment.

Although the quantity was abundant, the quality was somewhat lacking, and it ran out of steam at the last moment.

However, with these two contributions, there were no more obstacles.

Once he Breakthroughs to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, with the main body's strength and the «Reverse Flourishing and Wither» technique...

He might even be able to barely touch the threshold of Foundation Establishment Late Stage combat power.

At that time, in the entire Southern Wilderness Region, he would be considered a first-tier combat force below the Golden Core Stage.

When he was strong enough, he could go anywhere he pleased in the vast Southern Wilderness Region.

However, Lu Ming always thought of potential dangers in times of peace and never felt that he could rest easy just because he had obtained the golden book.

Besides resources, the most important thing for Breakthrough in Cultivation is the path of advancement.

The method of Golden Core is firmly controlled by several major forces. If he wants to Breakthrough to Golden Core in the future, he will eventually have to confront them.

Although he can use Puppets to achieve some goals, if the main body is strong enough, he can go directly to their door to demand it.

However, these are all future matters. The main body should still avoid making a move if possible.

Develop quietly, make a fortune in silence, and then amaze everyone in the end.

Lu Ming collected Cai Mingkun's corpse, then came to the large pit where the Eagle-headed Demon had crashed, and likewise took it away.

In fact, this battle ended very quickly, and left almost no traces.

However, Lu Ming was still cautious and carefully tidied up the battlefield. At the same time, Lu Ming's Divine Sense spread out, searching the surroundings.

Under his perception, after confirming that there were no eyewitnesses at the scene, Lu Ming quickly left.

Cai Mingkun's death had no witnesses, even if the news of his death was revealed later, it wouldn't be traced back to him.

Moreover, he was a good citizen.

Verified by the Hou Tu Contract.

Without any worries, Lu Ming headed towards the Immortal City.

Back in the Immortal City.

Lu Ming strolled along the bustling and prosperous streets of the market, listening to the noisy conversations on the roadside.

He didn't hear any news worth noting, so Lu Ming leisurely walked towards Ink Talisman Pavilion.

He didn't go to the Immortal Cave to find the main body first. He had to show his face first, lest those few really thought he had died outside.

Not long after, He Fei and a few others, who had received news of his return, arrived one after another.

"Fellow Daoist Han, it's great that you're okay!"

"We haven't heard from you, we thought something had happened to you!"

"Brother Han, what happened afterwards? How did you escape?"

"..."

He Fei and the others were naturally very happy to see Lu Ming.

They first expressed their concern, and then began to ask questions in a flurry.

The five of them were both Fellow Daoists and teammates. If something had happened to Han Feiyu, everyone would feel bad.

"I didn't do anything. Because that beast's target wasn't us, it didn't even bother with me and went after the guy who led the trouble away."

Lu Ming didn't take credit; it was better to have less involvement with this matter.

It was normal and reasonable for Cai Mingkun to be unable to escape the pursuit of a Medium Grade second-order Yao Beast.

"It's a blessing that you're safe. Thank you, Fellow Daoist Han, for this!"

"Yes, the kindness of saving a life is immeasurable. Big Brother Han, if you need anything in the future, just command this concubine."

The few of them did not deny Han Feiyu's contribution because the Medium Grade second-order Yao Beast did not pursue him.

On the contrary, they were very moved by Han Feiyu's actions.

If he hadn't voluntarily covered their retreat and bought them a chance to escape, and let them face a Medium Grade second-order Yao Beast, no one would have been confident of getting away unscathed.

Righteousness! Generosity!

"I must find out who that scoundrel is! This matter cannot be left like this!"

As they chatted, He Fei cursed angrily.

"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you..."

Lu Ming thought to himself, while outwardly appearing indignant, he was secretly laughing.