160: Chapter Hidden Means

He Xiao’s cave dwelling was simply furnished with nothing special, clearly indicating that He Xiao did not plan to stay here long-term.

Perhaps after finding the storage bag, he would have fled far away, but unfortunately, he was one step too late and lost his life instead.

“Crimson Sky, go search and see if there’s anything left behind.” Chen Jiancang bent down, patted Crimson Sky’s neck, and instructed.

Upon receiving Chen Jiancang’s command, Crimson Sky leaped out, stopping and sniffing the residual scent in the air, thoroughly searching the cave dwelling number Jia Renzi 134, inside and out.

In a short while, Crimson Sky was seen running back with a storage bag in its mouth.

“Hmph, as expected, they are from the same sect, they really did leave a backup plan.” Chen Jiancang cursed inwardly, feeling fortunate for his caution.

Chen Jiancang took the storage bag from Crimson Sky’s mouth and opened it, only to see a meager few thousand spiritual stones and a few artifacts inside.

The most conspicuous item in the storage bag was a brocade box stored separately. Chen Jiancang opened the brocade box, and inside lay a piece of beast hide paper.

Chen Jiancang unfolded the paper, and the text on it startled him. As expected, Chen Jiancang’s guess was accurate.

He Xiao had already made the worst-case scenario preparations. The paper clearly documented the location of the teleportation array and also drew a detailed map. Furthermore, the secret that the Great Shift Token was in Chen Jiancang’s hands was also recorded.

What surprised Chen Jiancang the most was that the information He Xiao had previously revealed was a lie to deceive Chen Jiancang. The teleportation array was not in Luoyue Valley but on Qixia Peak, two places thousands of miles apart.

If Chen Jiancang had gone to Luoyue Valley to investigate, he would definitely not have found the location of the teleportation array. Moreover, the teleportation array on Qixia Peak was concealed by an ancient Formation. Without the map left by He Xiao, even if Chen Jiancang reached Qixia Peak, it would be very difficult to discover the teleportation array’s trace.

“Indeed, in this cultivation world, one can never trust the secrets revealed by an enemy. Only soul searching is the most reliable method.” Chen Jiancang sighed in his heart.

The technique of soul searching was originally a magic cultivator method, but the Chen Family did not shy away from such methods. Most Disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall, for example, would choose to cultivate soul searching secret arts.

“It seems I also need to learn this soul searching secret method. Otherwise, relying solely on the enemy’s words, I will definitely suffer a great loss in the future.” Chen Jiancang secretly decided in his heart. Soul searching is a very practical secret method. Although it is a magic cultivator method, it can completely know the most original secrets of the person being soul searched.

“It’s just that He Xiao still underestimated my caution too much.” Chen Jiancang scoffed at He Xiao’s actions. One must know that the matter of the teleportation array was of great importance, and Chen Jiancang could not be too cautious.

Furthermore, with He Xiao’s master’s previous example, Chen Jiancang would definitely take it as a lesson.

However, such a method of concealment is something that most people would not pay attention to.

Chen Jiancang took out a Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill from the storage bag and fed it to Crimson Sky as a reward.

Crimson Sky had made a great contribution this time. If Crimson Sky were human, such a contribution could entirely be exchanged for a foundation establishment pill.

Chen Jiancang could only reward Crimson Sky as much as possible.

The next day.

Chen Jiancang got up early. Although he and Meng Qingwan had just gotten married and were in a very close phase, Chen Jiancang knew that if he indulged in the embrace of tenderness and delayed the planting of spiritual plants, then the time for him to break through to Foundation Establishment could only be postponed.

The Chen Family was currently in a precarious situation. Chen Jiancang dared not guarantee when the enemies hidden in the dark would launch an attack on the Chen Family.

Therefore, the earlier Chen Jiancang broke through and the earlier he grasped more powerful strength, the greater confidence he would have in preserving himself and protecting those close to him when encountering a crisis.

Entrusting one’s safety to others is irresponsible to oneself.

Therefore, despite the allure of tenderness, Chen Jiancang did not dare to slack off any further. The top priority was to cultivate the spiritual plants well. Whether it was the Little Cloud Mountain Spiritual Vein or the Main Spiritual Vein, Chen Jiancang needed to have his own property.

Fortunately, Chen Jiancang’s Realm had broken through, and he now had more energy to look after more spiritual fields.

“I hope I can find a suitable spiritual field.”

Chen Jiancang went to the Mission Hall of the Main Spiritual Vein early in the morning, wanting to find a suitable spiritual field.

The spiritual fields in the Main Spiritual Vein are more difficult to obtain than those in the Little Cloud Mountain Spiritual Vein, and most of the spiritual fields are not used for planting qinghe rice but are divided into areas for planting some rare spiritual herbs.

If one overlooks the Main Spiritual Vein from high altitude, they can see that those spiritual fields are covered by Formations, hiding the details within. It is clear that these spiritual fields each have their own owners.

Therefore, it is very difficult for Chen Jiancang to purchase a spiritual field in the Main Spiritual Vein.

As Chen Jiancang stepped into the Mission Hall, everyone’s eyes turned towards him.

As always, he was the focus of attention for many Chen Clan members. After all, he was a newly promoted Core Disciple, and recently there were rumors that he could even fight against Foundation Establishment cultivators.

“He is Chen Jiancang. It is rumored that he has the Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root aptitude, but now he has already broken through to Qi Refining Ninth Layer. Could it be that he has some special Physique?”

“Who knows? But I heard from an Uncle-Clan in the Law Enforcement Hall that he personally said that in the Little Cloud Market, he and Uncle-Clan Yin Gong jointly killed a Foundation Establishment cultivator.”

“Really? Impossible. Uncle-Clan Yin Gong must have been the main force, and he just assisted from the side and luckily gained such a huge merit, right?”

The Chen Clan members waiting to receive missions in the Mission Hall whispered and discussed Chen Jiancang in low voices.

However, Chen Jiancang ignored everyone’s gaze and walked directly to the location of the Spiritual Field Management Office.

“Oh, it’s you.” When Chen Jiancang reached the counter, he saw a familiar face and couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise.

The person who was busy looked up and also showed a surprised expression, smilingly asking, “It’s Jiancang Zuxiong. What do you need help with?”

Chen Jiancang had never expected that the staff member at the Spiritual Field Management Office of the Main Spiritual Vein would be Chen Jianyan, who had handled the spiritual contract for his spiritual field in the Little Cloud Mountain Spiritual Vein last time.

He hadn’t expected that Chen Jianyan had actually been transferred from the Little Cloud Mountain Spiritual Vein to work in the Main Spiritual Vein. After all, the job competition in the various halls of the Main Spiritual Vein was fierce.

Without sufficient strength and a strong background, transferring from a subordinate Spiritual Vein to the Main Spiritual Vein was as difficult as ascending to heaven, yet Chen Jianyan had accomplished it, which was why Chen Jiancang was surprised.

Chen Jiancang did not want to inquire about Chen Jianyan’s background and immediately stated his purpose.

“Jianyan Zumei, I want to purchase a spiritual field in the Main Spiritual Vein. Please help me check.”

Chen Jianyan’s expression paused upon hearing this, but it quickly returned to normal. One must know that the Main Spiritual Vein is a second-order High Grade Spiritual Vein, and the price of its spiritual fields is several times that of the Little Cloud Mountain Spiritual Vein.

For an ordinary Chen Clan member, wanting to purchase a spiritual field in the Main Spiritual Vein, even if they sold everything they had, they might not be able to gather enough spiritual stones.

However, as a newly promoted Core Disciple of the Chen Family, with the identity of an Alchemist, and rumored to have made great contributions to the Family, Chen Jiancang naturally did not lack the spiritual stones to purchase a spiritual field.