Unsurpassed Spirits

Chapter 200 Red Flower Gang

After resting for a day, Luo Qingli tidied up his things.

Those thousands-year-old fire-type spiritual herbs dug from Chiyan Cave are relatively rare on the market, and their effects are not uniform. However, they are used in a few more obscure elixir recipes. Luo Qingli refined them into elixirs. plan, but there are still some materials that she doesn't have on hand right now. She will have to go to the medicine hall to buy some later. It just so happens that she can get a discount with the Alchemist Medal she got from passing the alchemy exam.

In fact, there are still a lot of gains from participating in the Central Plains Alchemy Examination this time. Not to mention the rewards after winning the title, the four improved ancient elixir prescriptions provided by Wushuang Zhenjun on the day of the finals were an unexpected surprise.

Not all of these pill recipes are practical. In fact, most of them are like the Spring-Rong Dan prescription given by Lu Heng. They are very unorthodox, but the Spirit-Quenching Pill is quite good.

Luo Qingli had a few spirit-quenching pills that were refined by some sixth-level alchemists during the finals of the alchemy test. She took one and clearly felt that after the pill entered her body, there seemed to be a fire in her Dantian. It started to burn, and the compressed spiritual liquid in the entire Dantian was boiling.

If she practiced at this time, she would undoubtedly get twice the result with half the effort, and she could feel that the spiritual power in her body was obviously purer afterward.

Luo Qingli was pleasantly surprised by the effect, and was going to collect a few more batches of materials for the Spirit Tempering Pill to refine it himself.

After cleaning up, Luo Qingli sent a message talisman to Ye Wangshu, and he heard back soon.

Ye Wangshu had arrived in Shouyue City ten days ago. During this time, she had basically visited the place. The two made an appointment to meet at a wine shop in the city.

"Qingli!" When Luo Qingli walked downstairs of the restaurant, Ye Wangshu waved to her from the window upstairs.

She asked for a private room, which had a formation and was more convenient for them to talk.

In the absence of outsiders, Xiao Wu was more casual and took out the spirit beast bag to greet Ye Wangshu.

After the two sat down, Ye Wangshu talked about what happened after they separated.

"After Uncle Qi and I returned to Scarlet Heaven Sect, we went to the sect leader's hall to file a record. There was no progress at all in the first few years. I thought this matter would just go away, but suddenly there were several members of the sect. When the Foundation Establishment disciples were traveling together, they encountered a cloud boat, and there were more than a dozen female qi-refining cultivators who had been poisoned with cartilage..."

Luo Qingli frowned. She and Ye Wangshu were imprisoned in the cellar of that black shop because they were also infected with cartilage powder. If they didn't escape after that, they would probably be transferred to other places. Even Ye Xiliang couldn't find anyone at that time.

"Are they the same group of people?"

Ye Wangshu shook his head, "I'm not entirely sure whether they are the same group of people, but their methods of committing crimes are very similar. Most of the women they kidnapped and trafficked were also helpless wanderers. I guess they are similar."

Luo Qingli was thoughtful, and Ye Wangshu continued: "Later, the foundation-building disciples in my sect subdued the three kidnappers on Yunzhou, and after questioning them carefully, I found out that they wanted to borrow money from Nanzhao. The teleportation array in an inconspicuous small town cultivating immortals in the middle of the country goes to the Central Plains."

"Is this related to the Central Plains?"

"Yes, the other end of the teleportation array is Wushan County in the Central Plains, which is the boundary of Hehuan Taoist Pagoda." Ye Wangshu's expression gradually became serious, "This kind of thing has been filed in the Scarlet Xiao Sect's Director's Hall. , and when it came to the Central Plains, the foundation-building disciples couldn't make up their minds, so they escorted them back to the Scarlet Xiao Sect."

Speaking of this, Ye Wangshu's eyebrows gradually condensed into a look of anger, "Those female cultivators are indeed going to be sold, and depending on the level of cultivation, qualifications and appearance, the price ranges from one thousand to five thousand low-grade spirits. A stone does not wait!”

As a female cultivator, Luo Qingli was also a little angry when she heard that female cultivators were being sold at a clear price.

"The three kidnappers caught inside the door are all from the Central Plains. It is reported that their organization is also a gang, called the Red Flower Gang. There are clear internal hierarchies. The bottom is Brother Black Iron. The female cultivators who have been kidnapped reach a certain level. After the number, you can be promoted to Bronze Brother, then Silver Brother, and Gold Brother. The higher the level, the more you will earn. But all we caught were some black iron and bronze minions. There was almost no inside story. I don’t even know, I just know that I deliver the goods and get paid every three months, and when I get to the other side of the teleportation array, Brother Baiyin will come to contact me.”

"Abducting female cultivators is harmful to Tianhe, not to mention that he actually came to abduct female cultivators from Nanzhao from the Central Plains! Later, when the Chixiao Sect planned to conduct a thorough investigation, the stronghold at the other end of Wushan County did not know what news they had received. After going to the building empty, Hehuan Dao Tower showed that he had no knowledge of the matter, and the clues are completely broken at this point."

Mentioning these, Ye Wangshu sighed and said: "The Honghua Gang originated from the Central Plains, and the Chixiao Sect is located in the extreme south of Nanzhao. Even if you want to pay attention, it is out of reach. Although Hehuan Dao Pagoda has stated that it will actively cooperate with the investigation, it can In the end, there was no further information, and we were just told to continue waiting for news. I almost became a victim back then, and I was really angry, so I planned to take advantage of Dankao's visit to the Central Plains to find some clues."

After listening to Ye Wangshu's narration, Luo Qingli also felt that it was too much to investigate this matter.

The Honghua Gang has strict disciplines and obviously has an excellent internal planning organization. It can be said that Ye Wangshu has almost no clues. After searching so blindly, it is no wonder that Ye Xiliang said that she was probably going to Return without success.

But since Ye Wangshu wanted to do it, Ye Xiliang let her go. Anyway, there was no result in the end, so she slowly gave up on this idea.

Ye Wangshu said: "That cartilage powder is usually only sold on the black market. I wanted to come to Shouyue City to have a look. Maybe I will find something else."

The black market in Shouyue City is well-known, so it's not bad to think so, but in Luo Qingli's view, the hope is very slim.

First of all, the black market is not unique to Shouyue City, but it is the largest and most famous here.

Secondly, even if the kidnapper's cartilage powder was purchased here, according to the rules of the black market, any transaction completed on the black market, regardless of the source or destination, they would not be able to find out even if they wanted to.

Finally, cartilage powder is indeed not circulated in the market, but this does not mean that they cannot trade it privately. It is not particularly difficult to make this thing. The Jade Toad Sect can probably make it with any Poison Cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage. .

Luo Qingli thought for a while and said tactfully: "Wangshu, your starting point is good, but the execution may not be so ideal."

Ye Wangshu sighed, "I also know that if something can be found on the black market, Hehuan Dao Tower will not be silent for these days, and there will be no explanation..."

After hearing what they said, Xiao Wu opened his eyes wide and asked with confusion: "Why do you want to sell female nuns?"

Luo Qingli shook his head, "In the human world, some male cultivators will practice a tonic technique, taking away the Yuan Yin from female cultivators to help them practice. This requires a large number of female cultivators to make furnaces, and they will be harvested. If the cultivation level of the female cultivator is too low, she may be tortured to death directly, and if the cultivation level is higher, the foundation will most likely be destroyed, and it will be difficult to improve her cultivation level from now on."

This kind of tonic art is classified as evil art by the righteous way, but practicing this art will make your cultivation level increase very quickly, so some people still practice it in private. They need to use various methods to find suitable women to make furnaces. Ding, but the furnace cauldron is not so easy to find, especially the furnace cauldron with higher cultivation level.

In this world, as long as there is demand, there will be a market. Organizations like the Honghua Gang were probably born in response to this demand.

The overall environment of the Central Plains is much more complicated than that of Nanzhao. There are countless aristocratic families of all sizes, and there are also many casual cultivators. But if someone misses the mark, some righteous masters, led by the Thunder God Dao Pagoda, will come to encircle and suppress them. Then Moving to Nanzhao is a good idea.Women among casual cultivators are already at a disadvantage. If they are unlucky enough to encounter such a human trafficker, they will be powerless even if they want to resist.

Thinking of this, Luo Qingli couldn't help but feel a little heavy. If she hadn't escaped back then, she might have ended up in this kind of furnace.

Luo Qingli looked at Ye Wangshu and said: "The Central Plains is very big. Even if we are full of enthusiasm now, there is no way to start. Moreover, we are not familiar with the place in the Central Plains and our abilities are really limited. Rather than being like a headless fly, it is better to let When those big forces intervene, it’s much easier for them to do things than it is for us.”

"You mean... the Central Plains Twelve Taoist Pagodas?" Ye Wangshu frowned, "The Hehuan Taoist Pagoda already knows about the existence of the Honghua Gang, and has no reaction. It will only deal with it perfunctorily."

"The Hehuan Dao Tower's lack of response does not mean that other Dao Towers will do the same."

In the Central Plains, the most important thing is the Thunder God Tao Tower, and the role of the Thunder God Tao Tower is to supervise the trial. Maybe the Hehuan Tao Tower also reported the Red Flower Gang to the Thunder God Tao Tower, but how much attention do they pay to it? It’s unknown.

Luo Qingli turned over the communication talisman and came out. Ye Wangshu asked curiously: "Who are you trying to summon?"

"Master Chengfeng of Thunder God Tao Tower."

A month ago, Lu Heng appeared in Taoyao Fairy City to preside over the alchemy test finals. Ye Wangshu naturally knew this person, but what she didn't expect was that Luo Qingli would actually have Lu Heng's communication talisman!

"Are you still friends with Lu Chengfeng?" Ye Wangshu asked in confusion.

"To be precise, she is my master. She has some connections with the Thunder God Dao Pagoda. Master Chengfeng takes care of me as a junior to some extent."

Luo Qingli shook his head slowly, "Just a month ago, on the day when I got the Dankao leader and left Taoyao Immortal City, Zhenjun Wushuang asked someone to trouble me, but Zhenren Chengfeng stopped him. He gave me My communication talisman tells me to find him if I encounter any trouble."

Ye Wangshu talked about the Honghua Gang when she met Luo Qingli. It was only then that she heard that True Lord Wushuang had given her trouble. He was so angry that he slapped the table and said, "After all, he is still a dignified Nascent Soul cultivator. Really?" Fucking shameless!”

Then he pulled Luo Qingli and asked again and again: "Are you okay? Have you been bullied?"

Luo Qingli was amused: "Of course not. Master Chengfeng arrived just in time, and the man left quickly."

Ye Wangshu breathed a sigh of relief.

Luo Qingli briefly said a few words about the Red Flower Club in the communication talisman and asked Lu Heng to help pay attention. As soon as it was sent out, the communication talisman fluttered back into her hand.

Ye Wangshu was slightly startled, "What's going on?"

"...The distance is too far." Luo Qingli smiled bitterly.

Lu Heng had said when he gave it to her that the Central Plains was too big, and if the distance was too far, the communication talisman would not be able to be transmitted.

Ye Wangshu patted his forehead helplessly and said with a smile: "Forget it, it's nothing. Let's go shopping around. As I said before, if there is really no result, then we can just think that we are traveling in the Central Plains. .”

Luo Qingli nodded with a smile. She took out the spirit wine she brewed and drank it with Ye Wangshu. Xiaowu drank two jars too much and was so drunk that he couldn't find his way around. He hugged the legs of the table and refused to let go.

Ye Wangshu couldn't stop laughing, and Luo Qingli had no choice but to put Xiao Wu back into the spirit beast bag and let him sober up.

When it was almost done, the two of them wandered around Shouyue City. Ye Wangshu said: "I couldn't be lucky when I first arrived here. The black market had just closed, so I had to settle down in Xiancheng and wait for the next black market to open. But it won’t be long, almost 20 days later.”

Luo Qingli nodded. On the way to Fangshi, he saw a magnificent building in the distance. It seemed to be the city lord's palace. The eaves were also decorated with lights and decorated with red silk and red lanterns.

She pointed from a distance and asked: "Is there any happy event in the City Lord's Mansion?"

Ye Wangshu said with a smile: "Yes, there is. This Shouyue City wants to marry his daughter, but who the son-in-law is now has to wait for a competition to recruit a bride before deciding."

There is no clear alliance of casual cultivators in the Central Plains like Nanzhao, but there are several towns like Shouyue City where casual cultivators gather, but the scales vary, and Shouyue City is a large casual cultivator city. , can also be called a local power. The city owner is a Nascent Soul monk named Youran Sanren.

Youran Sanren got a daughter at an old age and regarded her as a treasure. He was getting older and planned to find a husband for his daughter to protect her for the rest of her life. In the future, the position of Lord of Shouyue City would probably be handed over to this son-in-law. hands.

"This Youran Sanren can be regarded as a loving father. All monks who participate in martial arts competitions to find a bride have three requirements."

Ye Wangshu clasped his fingers and said: "First, it must be a casual cultivator. Anyone who is related to the major forces will not be accepted."

This is understandable. This Shouyue City is a city of scattered cultivators and is not under the jurisdiction of any force. So of course it is best for the future city lord not to have anything to do with other forces.

"Second, you must have an upright appearance and a dignified appearance. Those crooked melons and cracked dates will be ignored."

"Third, you must be no more than 60 years old and have good qualifications, otherwise don't come and join in the fun."

Only those who meet these three conditions are eligible to participate in the martial arts competition to recruit a bride. However, these three points alone have blocked most of the monks who come to participate in the martial arts competition to recruit a bride.

Luo Qing said strangely: "If they are no more than 60 years old, wouldn't they all be foundation-building monks?"

After all, people like Lu Heng who can form elixirs before the age of 60 have been very few in thousands of years.

"Really? But marrying the daughter of Youran Sanren is equivalent to becoming the future city lord of Shouyue City. There are so many male cultivators who want to participate in this competition to recruit a bride."

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