Chapter 4395: Gain

## Chapter 4393: Success

A vast estate, its plaque bearing the three characters "Qianyang Garden." Within the garden were pavilions, terraces, and long verandas over water. In a red hexagonal stone pavilion, a tall, yellow-robed elder sat, holding a cyan transmission Immortal Mirror. Zhao Ruyan's face was visible on its surface. Wang Qingling sat nearby, with Wang Meng standing beside her.

Cultivators from Qianyang Palace were searching the market district house by house. Bai Linger used her Golden Prism Mirror to eavesdrop, overhearing conversations among many high-level cultivators. The residents of Golden Blaze Tower particularly aroused Bai Linger's suspicion. The residents of Golden Blaze Tower did not mention the Yuan family or the Heavenly Phylum Sea. However, they were required to wear Golden Scale Pendants to evade the scrutiny of the Immortal Mirror, clearly indicating something amiss. According to Wang Qiulin's deductions, Yuan Tianshan was located in an area rich in fire spiritual energy, which Golden Blaze Tower perfectly matched.

"Fully cooperate with Madam Wang, but also be mindful of the impact. Under the guise of a coordinated review, invite the residents of Golden Blaze Tower to Qianyang Garden for investigation. Hand them over to Immortal Wang for examination. If they are the person we seek, help us apprehend them. If not, then offer apologies as necessary," Zhao Ruyan instructed. Initially, she was reluctant to cooperate. Who knew who resided in Golden Blaze Tower? If it turned out to be a disciple of a major power or a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, wouldn't such an action create an enemy? Wang Qingshan promised that if they made a mistake, the Wang family would provide a large sum of cultivation resources as compensation. If it was the culprit, in addition to selling Zhao Ruyan a top-grade Immortal Slaying Cannon, they would also include a bottle of Azure Vigor Core-Nourishing Pills infused with seven-colored crystal cores. However, Qianyang Palace would need to fully assist in apprehending the true culprit. Having no other choice, given Wang Qingshan's generous offer, Zhao Ruyan agreed to help.

"Yes, Senior Sister Zhao." The yellow-robed elder assented and put away his transmission Immortal Mirror. Shen Shi was in the early Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage. "We're troubling you, Fellow Daoist Shen," Wang Qingling said courteously. "Since Senior Sister Zhao has spoken, I shall naturally obey." Shen Shi took out a flashing yellow communication disk, cast a spell, and instructed: "Nephew Xu, invite those residents to Qianyang Garden for examination. Tell them it's for the convenience of the investigation, understand?" "Yes, Martial Uncle Shen," a respectful male voice replied. Shen Shi put away the communication disk and said: "Immortal Wang, you wouldn't perform soul-searching on this person, would you? If they turn out to be a disciple of a major power, it would be difficult to resolve." "During my interrogation, Fellow Daoist Shen can observe from the side, but you won't be privy to the content. If we make a mistake, we will personally come to apologize," Wang Qingling stated gravely. She took out a white magical disk, cast a spell, and said: "Qingxiao, you and Seventh Sister-in-law, guard the vicinity of Golden Blaze Tower. If anyone leaves, don't alarm them; just follow them." "Understood, Sister," Wang Qingxiao replied.

Jin Yan stood at the entrance of Golden Blaze Tower, where a tall, red-shirted young man was also present. "What? To Qianyang Garden for examination?" Jin Yan's face showed displeasure. "Checking house by house is too much trouble. To save effort, everyone is to go to Qianyang Garden to cooperate with the review. You're not the only one being taken there," the red-shirted young man said. Jin Yan glanced left and right, seeing many residents leaving with the Qianyang Palace cultivators. "Since everyone else is going, you should go too! Qianyang Palace wouldn't perform soul-searching on everyone," Yuan Tianshan's voice sounded in Jin Yan's ear. This was a sound transmission, unheard by the red-shirted young man. "Alright! I'll go with you then!" Jin Yan agreed and left with the red-shirted young man. Upon arriving at the entrance of Qianyang Garden, he saw a large number of cultivators queuing to enter.

Cultivators entered Qianyang Garden one by one, and soon after, they emerged with relaxed expressions. "I thought they were going to do something serious! They just asked a few questions with an Immortal Measuring Disk and let us go." "If they checked house by house, the market's business would be affected, and it would be time-consuming and labor-intensive. This way is much more convenient." "That True Immortal named Yuan has quite some guts, daring to kill a core disciple of Qianyang Palace." Some cultivators who had passed the review walked past Jin Yan, chattering incessantly.

Less than a quarter of an hour later, Jin Yan entered Qianyang Garden. Wang Meng approached him and led him to a secluded courtyard, where Wang Qingling and Shen Shi sat in a stone pavilion. Jin Yan's heart tightened. He bowed respectfully. Wang Qingling raised her right hand, and a cyan spherical bowl flew out, instantly expanding and emitting a cyan light barrier that enveloped Jin Yan. "Senior..." Jin Yan was startled and was about to evade when Wang Meng released a golden light ring that quickly swept over Jin Yan's body. Jin Yan immediately felt drowsy, his eyelids heavy. The cyan light barrier enveloped Jin Yan and Wang Meng. Wang Qingling's body easily passed through the cyan light barrier and merged with Wang Meng. The cyan light barrier primarily served to prevent eavesdropping. Shen Shi could see Wang Qingling conducting the examination but could not hear the specific content.

"Are you from the Heavenly Phylum Sea?" Wang Qingling asked. "That's right," Jin Yan replied, his expression dazed and drowsy. "There's someone else in Golden Blaze Tower, isn't there? Who is he to you? Is his surname Yuan? Is he a Grand Unity Golden Immortal? Is he severely injured?" Wang Qingling asked. "My master is in Golden Blaze Tower. His surname is Yuan, he is a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, and he is severely injured," Jin Yan stated. Wang Qingling's eyes lit up. She could now confirm that Yuan Tianshan was indeed hiding in Golden Blaze Tower. A Grand Unity Golden Immortal named Yuan, from the Heavenly Phylum Sea and severely injured, could only be Yuan Tianshan. Wang Qingling conjured a cyan pagoda and stored Jin Yan within it. With a flick of her hand, the cyan light barrier dissipated, and she put away the cyan spherical bowl.

"Immortal Wang, is he the person you're looking for?" Shen Shi asked. Wang Qingling nodded, took out a cyan magical disk, and cast a spell. "Two people have left Golden Blaze Tower and are heading towards the market exit and Qianyang Hall. My clan members have already followed them," Wang Qingling finished speaking. "Don't act within the market district!" Shen Shi said. "Don't worry, we will let him leave the market district," Wang Qingling agreed, took out a white magical disk, cast a spell, made some gestures, and then left Qianyang Garden.

Outside Qianyang Market, a vast azure sea stretched out, with gusts of sea wind blowing. A streak of yellow escape light swiftly traversed the sky, moving very fast. Space rippled, and a white dragon claw materialized out of thin air, striking the yellow escape light. A piercing male shriek echoed, and a portly yellow-robed elder plummeted from the sky, crashing towards the ground. The yellow-robed elder was indeed Yuan Tianshan, though he had altered his appearance. His eyes showed terror; he simply couldn't comprehend how the other party knew he was hiding in Golden Blaze Tower. He had no time to think. After a whooshing sound, a giant white fist shot towards him, appearing before him in an instant. Yuan Tianshan opened his mouth and spat out five yellow-glowing flying daggers, shattering the giant white fist.

A cold wind swept past, and Wang Qingxiao materialized behind Yuan Tianshan. Law of Wind! Yuan Tianshan was greatly startled. With a flick of his hand, the five yellow flying daggers merged into a single giant yellow blade, slashing towards Wang Qingxiao, while simultaneously casting a defense spell on himself. Wang Qingxiao's right fist flared with white light, punching out and sending the giant yellow blade flying. His left hand transformed into a white dragon claw, effortlessly piercing Yuan Tianshan's defense and impaling his chest. As soon as a nascent soul left the body, it was seized by Wang Qingxiao, who then performed soul-searching on it.

"It's truly you!" Wang Qingxiao's face showed delight; the Nine Dragon Furnace was indeed on Yuan Tianshan. He confiscated Yuan Tianshan's belongings, burned the corpse, and departed the area as a streak of white escape light.