Chapter 645: Wang Tianqi's Intelligence

Wang Changsheng activated the restrictions inside the house. With a flick of his wrist, a golden light shot out from his Spirit Beast Pearl—it was the Soul-devouring Golden Cicada.

Over the years, the Soul-devouring Golden Cicada had consumed a large number of demon beast souls and had already advanced to a high-grade second-tier. The higher its level, the more spiritual sense it provided to Wang Changsheng.

It flew around the room, emitting strange cries as if craving something. Wang Changsheng smiled faintly, took out a black gourd, pulled open its stopper, and a large mass of green light flew out from within. He had purchased some demon beast materials from the Treasure Pavilion, including a batch of demon beast souls.

Upon seeing these green light masses, the Soul-devouring Golden Cicada let out an excited chirp, flapped its wings, and darted towards them. These green light masses were all second-tier demon beast souls. They were no match for the Soul-devouring Golden Cicada and were completely devoured by it.

After devouring dozens of second-tier demon beast souls, the Soul-devouring Golden Cicada appeared very excited. It flew back to Wang Changsheng's side, emitting a strange chirping sound. The spiritual sense it fed back to Wang Changsheng was too little. Things might improve once it advanced to the third-tier.

In the following days, Wang Changsheng and his two companions inquired about the whereabouts of third-tier demon beasts in Myriad Immortals City. Many shops sold such information, but the shopkeepers could not guarantee its uniqueness. It was not uncommon for rogue cultivators to sell a single piece of information to multiple shops.

The cultivation technique Tian Jiong practiced was quite unique, requiring a large amount of fire-attribute cultivation resources. His trip to the Myriad Demons Sea, in addition to purchasing cultivation resources, also aimed to hunt high-grade third-tier fire-attribute demon beasts for refining magical artifacts.

"Junior Brother Wang," Tian Jiong said, "after much inquiry on my part, there's a sea region hundreds of thousands of miles away from Myriad Immortals Island where third-tier fire-attribute demon beasts frequently appear. There are also demon tribes active in that area. We hunt demon beasts, and demon tribes hunt high-level cultivators like us, so it's quite dangerous. What's your opinion?"

Wang Changsheng pondered for a moment before saying, "Fortune favors the bold. I'll accompany Senior Brother Tian on this trip. If we encounter a third-tier fire-attribute demon beast, I will help. But if we encounter a third-tier lightning-attribute demon beast, Senior Brother Tian and Junior Sister Tian, you must help."

"Naturally, Senior Brother Wang, you can rest assured," Purple Moon Immortaless said with a sweet smile, agreeing to his terms.

Leaving Myriad Immortals City, they flew southeast and disappeared into the horizon.

Eastern Barrens, Demon Subduing Nation.

Peach Mountain, in a secluded courtyard.

"What? Qingjun and Qingling are being transferred to the South Sea? Isn't having Qing Shan enough?" Wang Mingren said, frowning with a hint of displeasure. He had originally intended to ask Wang Qingshan for help, but Wang Qingshan had been taken as a registered disciple by Sword Venerable Xiaoyao, elevating his status far above Wang Mingren's, making it awkward for him to ask for assistance.

To be honest, he somewhat regretted taking on this mission. For over twenty years, he had been constantly on the move, yet the number of evil cultivators he had apprehended was small, and all were merely at the Foundation Establishment stage. If he had known this, he would have hunted demon beasts or undertaken other missions instead.

"This is Uncle Ninth's order," Wang Qingjun said with a subservient smile. "The South Sea is quite chaotic and urgently needs manpower. Qiu Ming and Qiu Ling will help great-uncle Mingren search for evil cultivators." Wang Qingjun said with a subservient smile, though he was somewhat displeased with Wang Mingren. The transfer of Wang Qingjun and Wang Qingling to the South Sea was an internal personnel transfer within the Wang family, yet Wang Mingren actually wanted to obstruct it.

Wang Mingren had indeed made certain contributions to the Wang family, but ultimately, he was merely a Foundation Establishment cultivator and had no reason to oppose Wang Changsheng's orders. Wang Qingling and Wang Qiuming had spent these years traveling with Wang Mingren, not only delaying their cultivation but also receiving only a few spirit stones from him. In twenty years, they could have earned far more spirit stones. To put it bluntly, Wang Mingren relied on his seniority and his identity as a disciple of the Taiyi Immortal Sect to dictate to Wang Qingjun and others. It was one thing that he directly called Wang Changsheng by name, but his tone also lacked much respect. Wang Qingjun truly disliked this great-uncle Wang Mingren.

"Since it's Changsheng's order, then forget it!" Wang Mingren declared. "This mission is too troublesome. I intend to return to the sect. If you need any help, you can find me at the Taiyi Immortal Sect." Knowing he hadn't provided much benefit and that Wang Qingling and Wang Qiuming were somewhat unhappy, Wang Mingren made a generous promise.

"Alright, if there's a need, we will certainly ask great-uncle Mingren for help," Wang Qingjun readily agreed, feeling a sense of relief. To be honest, he also wanted to develop in the South Sea. It seemed Wang Changsheng hadn't forgotten him. He wondered if Wang Qingshan had formed his Golden Core yet.

The next day, Wang Mingren left Peach Mountain and returned to the Taiyi Immortal Sect.

"Tenth Sister," Wang Qingjun said, "pack up. Let's first return to Azure Lotus Villa, pick up Fourth Brother, and then head to the South Sea."

Wang Qingling smiled sweetly and said, "I don't have much to pack. All my treasures are already on me; having them is enough." As she spoke, she patted the several spirit beast bags at her waist with a hint of pride.

Wang Qingjun smiled and nodded. Wang Qingjun handed over his current affairs to Wang Qiuling, and along with Wang Qingling, led a group of clansmen back to Azure Lotus Villa.

South Sea, Coral Sea Region.

Sea Cucumber Island, in the council hall.

Wang Tianqi was reporting intelligence to Wang Qiufeng, while Zhao Zheng, Wang Qiuyan, and others listened from the side.

"Patriarch, this is the situation," Wang Tianqi reported. "The Ye family has certainly discovered some cultivation resource. We've been monitoring them for over half a year. Our scouts stationed near Octopus Island reported that the Ye family hasn't sent any clansmen out to hunt demon beasts at all. Ye family members frequently enter and exit a small reef island. Initially, we could still find the reef island, but later they set up a formation, hiding it. Every one or two months, they use flying talismans to fly back to Octopus Island, always choosing to act in the middle of the night. The Ye family members traveling between Octopus Island and the small reef island are all at cultivation level six of the Qi Refining stage or above.

"In addition to this, every few months, Ye family members make a trip to the Spirit Turtle Market. They are very careful, buying goods separately and always purchasing from large shops, making it difficult to find out what they bought. However, it's certain that they have discovered some cultivation resource, and the entire family has become wealthy."

Wang Qiufeng tapped the table with his finger, his expression somewhat excited. He was responsible for managing the family's affairs in the South Sea, but in terms of position, he was subordinate to Wang Qingkai. He desperately wanted to achieve something significant. Now, a great opportunity lay before him.

"Ye family members directly buy things from shops? They don't go to material shops to sell anything?" Wang Qiufeng pondered for a moment, then asked in a deep voice, "Could your people have missed something?"

"That's right, they directly buy things from shops, and they buy separately, clearly not wanting to be discovered," Wang Tianqi affirmed. "Someone might be selling things, but the quantity shouldn't be much. My five teams are all watching the Ye family members. Their every move is under my control; nothing would be missed." Wang Tianqi's tone was full of certainty. She had assigned twenty people to watch the Ye family, which was already showing considerable regard for them. One must know that the number of cultivators in the Ye family was less than fifty.