39: plot

Green Bamboo Market, Chunxiang Brothel.

At this moment, several Cultivators had gathered on the top floor.

But unlike the usual lively scene, there were no swaying sheng songs, or beautiful courtesans.

The atmosphere inside was suppressed, and everyone remained silent.

The silent atmosphere in the room lasted for a moment before being broken by a portly middle-aged fat Cultivator.

"Ding Yu invited us to a banquet, why isn't he here yet?"

Tian Hao suppressed his anger, feeling that he had been slighted.

"Exactly, we came here to give him Face. Does he think he can throw his weight around just because he has the Talisman Cultivator Alliance backing him?"

"Hmph, to dare to keep us waiting, Li Yu truly has no manners, he can't even manage his subordinates properly."

"..."

Tian Hao opened the floodgates, and the surrounding people all began to scold.

Just as everyone here was clamoring for an explanation, the next moment, the door to the banquet hall was pushed open.

A Cultivator dressed in black, with a black eye patch over one eye, and Evil Qi swirling around him, walked in with the stride of a Dragon and the gait of a tiger.

Behind him followed a Cultivator wearing the standard robes of the Talisman Cultivator Alliance.

However, this person at this moment was acting extremely submissive, nodding and bowing, seemingly very humble.

Tian Hao and the others also stopped talking and looked at the two.

"Yu Qing, why are you here? Where is Ding Yu?"

Tian Hao was the first to attack, questioning Yu Qing.

Yu Qing had a bitter expression. He was just a small manager in the Talisman Cultivator Alliance, yet he had to come and meet this group of people on behalf of Ding Yu, which was truly difficult for him.

Although he cursed Ding Yu countless times in his heart for dropping the ball at a crucial moment, he still had to coax these people in front of him with kind words.

These people were all the owners behind the Talismans shops and businesses in Green Bamboo Market. Tian Hao was the owner of the 'Little Talisman Hall' among them.

Individually, they couldn't compare to the Talisman Cultivator Alliance, but gathered together, the Talisman Cultivator Alliance still had to be wary.

Moreover, this matter itself was handled improperly by the Talisman Cultivator Alliance, so it was understandable for the other party to complain a few times.

Yu Qing first bowed respectfully to the group before explaining.

"Please don't be offended, esteemed owners and shopkeepers. Manager Ding Yu suddenly fell ill today and is currently unconscious. This humble Cultivator can only come to meet you all on behalf of Manager Ding."

Then, without waiting for them to speak, he immediately brought out the one-eyed Cultivator next to him and introduced him to everyone.

"This is a Guest Elder invited by our Talisman Cultivator Alliance, named 'Feng Sha.' I believe you all have heard of this respected individual's name."

"Feng Sha? Could it be 'Feng Sha,' the younger brother from the Yun Feng Shuang Sha (Cloud and Wind Double Fiends)?"

Tian Hao was the first to react, his expression changing.

The one-eyed Cultivator heard this, raised his head proudly, and sat down on the main seat with a grand posture.

"It is I!"

"You aren't a robber..."

"Hey, what robber or not? I am now a Guest Elder of the Talisman Cultivator Alliance. You can call me Elder Feng. I like that title."

Feng Sha interrupted Tian Hao's words and started talking to himself.

Tian Hao and the others' expressions turned somewhat unpleasant upon hearing this, but they still suppressed it, their eyes full of apprehension.

The Yun Feng Shuang Sha (Cloud and Wind Double Fiends) were a pair of bandit brothers, Yun Sha and Feng Sha, who came after the Immortal Cave of the mine appeared.

They had recently become quite famous in the Market, though not for a good reputation. They had robbed many Loose Cultivators in recent days, creating immense slaughter.

The Green Bamboo Market Law Enforcement Team had even issued a warrant, stating that there would be a high reward for killing these two.

Unexpectedly, the Talisman Cultivator Alliance had brazenly invited this person.

Seeing that everyone was intimidated by Feng Sha, Yu Qing breathed a sigh of relief, but he didn't dare to get carried away.

He was merely borrowing prestige, and couldn't truly offend these people. Yu Qing quickly said,

"Everyone, I believe you are all aware that the purpose of gathering you here this time is to condemn that 'Wu Daoren.' This person has recently overstepped their bounds.

Previously, this Wu Daoren only secretly sold Low Grade Rank One Talismans, but our Talisman Cultivator Alliance, out of consideration for the difficulties of Loose Cultivators, did not pursue his responsibility.

However, this person has recently grown increasingly brazen. According to information from our scouts, this 'Wu Daoren' has recently started secretly selling Medium Grade Rank One Talismans.

Currently, most of the Medium Grade Rank One Talismans in the Market come from our side. Now, I believe your businesses have also been affected to some extent.

Therefore, Manager Ding wants to teach this person a lesson and set a rule for other Loose Talisman Masters, so he invited Senior Feng Sha."

Yu Qing spoke with righteous indignation, as if they were the victims and Wu Daoren was an utterly evil person.

Tian Hao and the others exchanged glances, their eyes flickering. They had naturally heard of 'Wu Daoren.'

But to be honest, they didn't really take a Rank One Medium Grade Talisman Master seriously. How much could it really affect their business?

However, they also knew why the Talisman Cultivator Alliance was making such a big fuss.

Recently, the Talisman Cultivator Alliance was in chaos. Alliance Leader Li Yu wasn't managing things, and the Loose Cultivators outside were disobedient.

They were getting anxious!

They wanted to kill a chicken to scare the monkeys and establish their authority, but out of concern for the Murong Family's prestige, they didn't dare to go too far, which is why they dragged them in, hoping to share the responsibility and risk.

But killing a Loose Cultivator and breaking the Murong Family's rules seemed like a losing proposition no matter how you looked at it.

They were all shrewd individuals. Thinking of the pros and cons of this matter, they immediately wanted to refuse. Who would want to do such a thankless task?

The few exchanged glances, and finally, Tian Hao spoke.

"We don't have much of a grudge with this Wu Daoren, and furthermore, we heard that he is a Demonic Cultivator. There's no need for us to get involved in this muddy water."

Yu Qing saw that they refused without hesitation, and a flicker of joy appeared in his heart. He continued,

"We understand your concerns, everyone, but according to reliable information, that Old Ancestor of the Murong Family has already come out of seclusion and left the Market.

The Murong Family is currently preoccupied and has no energy to deal with us.

Moreover, our Talisman Cultivator Alliance will handle this matter directly. You all just need to stand by us afterward.

As for the matter of this person being a Demonic Cultivator, that's even less of a concern. Currently, he has only killed two Qi Refining Second Layer Loose Cultivators.

Elder Feng is an Eighth Layer Qi Refining Cultivator. Dealing with a Wu Daoren is simple."

Feng Sha cooperated by letting out a cold snort, releasing his Spiritual Pressure, which vibrated all around.

Yu Qing seemed to have thought of something, his eyes darting around, and then he struck while the iron was hot, saying to Tian Hao,

"Speaking of which, we have already investigated the identity of the small Loose Cultivator who sells Talismans for that 'Wu Daoren,' and he even has some connection with Fellow Daoist Tian."

Tian Hao was somewhat surprised to hear this. What did this have to do with him?

"Oh? Fellow Daoist Yu, do tell."

"That Cultivator uses the alias 'Luo Xiong,' but his real name is 'Zhou Yang.' I'm sure Fellow Daoist Tian is not unfamiliar with this name. He used to be an apprentice in your shop."

Yu Qing said with a chuckle. He knew that this person cared most about Face, and with these words, the matter was mostly settled.

Tian Hao narrowed his eyes, remembering the young errand boy who he used to order around in his shop.

He wondered why that kid dared to leave without a word. So he had found another employer, huh?

'He actually dared to help an outsider cut off my source of wealth!'

Tian Hao was furious. He felt betrayed, especially by a commoner he looked down upon the most, which made him even more enraged.

He felt that the others were looking at him with amusement, as if saying, 'That person would rather run errands for someone else than stay in your Little Talisman Hall.'

"This 'Wu Daoren' has indeed overstepped his bounds a bit. It is time to give the Loose Cultivators a warning."

Tian Hao's expression was unreadable, but his words brought a look of joy to Yu Qing's Face.

'It's done!'

"What do the rest of you think?"

Yu Qing looked at the remaining owners of the Talisman shops.

"Then we will proceed as Fellow Daoist suggests."

The remaining owners of the Talisman shops saw that Tian Hao had agreed first. Although somewhat unwilling, they still went along with it.

They were united and unafraid of the Talisman Cultivator Alliance, but they were helpless when their ally surrendered first.

Yu Qing felt the heavy stone in his heart drop when everyone agreed.

He still had to clean up the mess that Ding Yu had caused, but this was also an opportunity.

By building good relationships with these people, he might not be unable to rise in position, and Ding Yu seemed to have suffered severe damage to his Divine Soul and was still unconscious.

'It's best if he never wakes up!'

Yu Qing cursed in his heart, but his actions were swift. He clapped his hands.

The door opened, and a group of beautiful courtesans and dancers walked in. The seductive woman leading them was naturally Madam Yu.

She walked directly to the one-eyed strong man, Feng Sha, and called him 'master' with alluring eyes.

Feng Sha laughed heartily, about to reach out and embrace Madam Yu.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, he frowned and let out a soft exclamation.

His single eye scanned the surroundings, but he found no clues, so he could only suppress this hint of suspicion.