206: Unbridled!

"A bunch of poor wretches, risking your lives for just that tiny amount of Spirit Stones every month!"

Not long after, Lu Ming curled his lip after counting the spoils.

They were already at the Foundation Establishment Stage, yet they didn't even have a decent Spiritual Artifact, and only a few thousand Spirit Stones.

"Forget it. Even a mosquito has meat, and I got it for free anyway."

Putting away the items, Lu Ming floated away.

He was not in a hurry to return to Heavenly Star Immortal City yet. Since the Ji Imperial Family had suffered a loss this time, they definitely wouldn't let the matter rest.

Even though they were just a bunch of small fries from the City Security Office, he had essentially slapped their face, and subsequent trouble was guaranteed, with the newcomers having higher cultivation levels.

After all, as Golden Core power, the Ji Imperial Family would certainly not lack Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment cultivation level.

However, Lu Ming didn't care. Killing these three people had, to some extent, cleared his main body's connection, as his main body was still using Han Feiyu's face while active in the Immortal City!

Moreover, he wished the Ji Imperial Family would send more 'blood bags' over; he felt he was close to achieving a Breakthrough to the Late Stage Foundation Establishment.

Several days passed.

Inside the Yunding Tower, located in a large market within the Immortal Dynasty territory.

This was one of the branch stores opened by Cloud Thunder Pavilion in the Southern Wilderness Region. Although there were no Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators inside, there was a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator stationed here.

Inside a luxurious private room.

"Fellow Cultivator Zheng, are you selling all of these?"

An old man at the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment asked in a deep voice.

His sharp eyes scrutinized the person before him, his heart filled with shock and uncertainty.

Swallow Plume Saber, Feather Bow, Fine Gold Black Armor... Although the quality of these items was not high, they were standard issue equipment given by the Ji Imperial Family to their subordinate Cultivators. What they symbolized was self-evident!

Moreover, it wasn't just these items!

The old man picked up a token engraved with the character 'Ji', and his face twitched slightly.

Is he not even bothering to pretend anymore?

Bringing them out so blatantly, as if afraid others wouldn't know you killed the person, right?

It seems the person before him is Disguised as, the Old Devil Zheng, who has been hunting down Ji Imperial Family Cultivators recently!

However, the old man also knew this was definitely a fake name, but the opponent's notorious combat record was undeniable.

Not only had he consecutively slain several Foundation Establishment Cultivators, but one of them was a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Immortal Dynasty's Imperial City Department!

But killing them is one thing; now he is openly coming to sell the deceased's belongings. This person is simply audacious!

The shopkeeper Elder was deeply alarmed; it had been a long time since he had seen such a character in the Southern Wilderness Region!

"What, is your Yunding Tower afraid to accept them?"

Across from him, Lu Ming, who was currently Disguised as Disguised as, leaned back grandly, glancing sideways at the old man with a tone full of mockery.

"My Yunding Tower is backed by Cloud Thunder Pavilion, and we do not fear the Ji Dynasty. However, since the items Fellow Daoist is selling have questionable origins, and my Yunding Tower does not wish to cause unnecessary trouble, the price will be slightly lower."

The old man stroked his beard, his expression calm yet tinged with arrogance.

Although Cloud Thunder Pavilion had always maintained a neutral stance externally, without hard power, neutrality was a joke.

Since the opponent, alone, did not fear the Ji Imperial Family, how could Cloud Thunder Pavilion be afraid?

Regardless of what tricks the other party was playing, getting the benefits in hand was enough!

Furthermore, the Qingxuan Sect was currently causing trouble for the Ji Imperial Family, who were already overwhelmed and unable to cope.

The old man did not believe the Ji Imperial Ruler would be so unwise as to create another enemy!

"Good!"

Lu Ming had no intention of haggling. Although the items he was selling were things he couldn't use and weren't very High Grade, there truly weren't many places that could and dared to take them.

Now that he had offended both the Qingxuan Sect and the Ji Dynasty, and his main body was active in Heavenly Star Immortal City, it was inappropriate for him to sell there. He could only choose to sell at the Yunding Tower under the Cloud Thunder Pavilion.

After that, the two negotiated a suitable price and completed the transaction.

The transaction was settled. With tens of thousands of Spirit Stones credited to his account, Lu Ming happily prepared to leave.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait!"

At this moment, the old man quickly spoke up, stopping him.

"What is it?" A faint light flashed in Lu Ming's eyes before disappearing. He turned around and looked calmly at the old man.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist, please don't misunderstand. I just wanted to ask if Fellow Daoist has any intention of joining my Cloud Thunder Pavilion?"

The old man bowed to Lu Ming before explaining.

"I apologize. I am used to being a free spirit and cannot tolerate constraints. I appreciate Fellow Daoist's kindness!"

Lu Ming refused immediately without hesitation, turning around and continuing to walk out.

"If Fellow Daoist changes his mind, Cloud Thunder Pavilion is willing to treat him with the courtesy of a Guest Elder!"

The old man's voice sounded again from behind. Clearly, he had not given up because of the refusal.

"Mhm, mhm. Next time, definitely."

Lu Ming answered perfunctorily and left the Yunding Tower.

Walking along the market streets, Lu Ming leisurely browsed the trading area, buying whatever caught his eye.

"I'm being so high-profile, the people from the Ji Imperial Family must have already figured out my location..."

The appearance he was currently using bore some resemblance to the Zheng Family Old Ancestor, Zheng Tianming. If the Ji Imperial Family investigated carefully, they would likely find this connection.

After all, Zheng Tianming had old grudges with Ji Wuli. Although he hadn't personally acted, the blame of being a demonic Cultivator could be pinned on this alias.

Lu Ming had already fabricated the story: Zheng Tianming's blood sacrifice was accidentally witnessed by Ji Wuli, leading to him being hunted down. Filled with resentment, he then used a remote curse to kill the Third Prince, Your Highness!

As for why such an extreme person would exist.

Hey, he's a demonic Cultivator! If a demonic Cultivator isn't extreme, what is he called?

This was also the bait Lu Ming intentionally threw out.

The goal was not only to divert suspicion but also to attract the Ji Imperial Family to continue sending people to deliver resources.

As for whether the Zheng Family would be wiped out by the Ji Dynasty in revenge because of this incident, Lu Ming indicated he did not care.

For him at this stage, keeping the Zheng Family didn't seem to serve much purpose. If they could actively share the burden for his main body, Lu Ming would be very touched.

At worst, once he achieves Golden Core one day, he will avenge the Zheng Family.

Alas, he truly possessed great love in his heart.

Lu Ming sighed with emotion while strolling through the market.

And seriously, the Fairies at the Music Pavilion were truly exquisite... Several days passed.

Lu Ming left the market feeling refreshed, took out his Spiritual Artifact boat, and headed towards his next destination!

Flying out of the market, he arrived at a lush, green mountain range.

Lu Ming, who had been lying diagonally on the Spiritual Artifact boat with his eyes half-closed, suddenly opened them. He looked towards a direction in the west, and a slight curve appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Finally... they've arrived!"

A streak of rainbow light approached from afar, accompanied by the sound of rushing air. Only when it drew near did it transform into a High Grade jade Spiritual Artifact boat.

Standing atop it were two figures, one fat and one thin, both with grim expressions and sharp eyes fixed on Lu Ming.

"Two Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators. Good heavens, they're getting serious now!"

Lu Ming's gaze sharpened as he pondered internally.

"According to the information transmitted by my main body, these two are likely the two Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators who just made it onto the golden book: Zhao Cheng and Chen Yuan!"

While he was thinking, the thin Cultivator, Zhao Cheng, spoke first: "Fellow Daoist Zheng, finding you was certainly not easy!"

Hearing this, Lu Ming shook his head and sneered: "I wasn't hiding; you were just too slow."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of both men subtly changed.

Judging by this person's demeanor, he seemed to have known they were coming for a long time, and yet he remained so reckless. What exactly was his reliance!