Taking People's Money

Just a moment ago, he sensed a strong aura of resentment and killing intent from that cold aura! This was something that Nie Xiaoqian did not possess; only cruel and vengeful Wrathful Ghost would have it.

"The master of Ghost Raising deliberately came here to kill people. I'm afraid it's not just to cause trouble, but also to raise that ghost!" Chen Wang raised an eyebrow.

He was somewhat curious about this person's identity.

What was this person's connection to the Joyful Union Sect members who had escaped that day? Before he could even ponder this, he suddenly heard a cracking sound of thunder, followed by a low roar! Such a sudden clap of thunder in the darkness was quite astonishing!

Many people in the Market area went out to investigate, and Chen Wang took the opportunity to push open the door and go out as well.

He noticed a tall, thin man standing at the door, holding a thunder talisman in his hand.

It was this man who had injured the Great Ghost with a lightning talisman earlier.

Great Ghost surrounded the masked monk, growling softly.

The tall, thin man's gaze was icy as he said in a deep voice, "You rats from the gutter, you really don't know what's good for you!"

The cultivator wore a mask, which looked extremely ferocious in the moonlight.

Especially with a Great Ghost accompanying him, he seemed even more ferocious! Someone couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Chen Wang noticed that three more people rushed out at the same time and surrounded the cultivator!

One of them held a long sword, another a long rope, and the third a Yellow Paper Umbrella. They surrounded the cultivator!

The cultivator wearing the brightly colored mask spoke in a hoarse voice, "We're all minding our own business, why are you meddling in this!"

The tall, thin man said coldly, "If you take someone's money, you have to do their bidding. Enough with the nonsense, take him down!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he and the other three cultivators charged forward! Their longswords, ropes, and Yellow Paper Umbrella were all extremely powerful magical Law Artifact.

Moreover, the three of them worked together seamlessly.

But that Great Ghost was extremely fierce, its roar was terrifying, and it was the most powerful Wrathful Ghost Chen Wang had ever seen.

But he was quickly subdued by the tall, thin man.

Although the tall, thin man was simply dressed, the lightning talisman in his hand was extremely powerful. He single-handedly beat the Great Ghost to a pulp! The group fought and retreated, and the cultivator wearing the colorful mask was soon defeated and covered in wounds!

His attack came, but it was blocked by a cultivator's Yellow Paper Umbrella!

The long rope then wrapped around his arm like a venomous snake, making it impossible for him to break free!

This cultivator was ruthless; with a soft "plop," he swung his blade and severed his own arm! The Great Ghost, smelling the blood and flesh, pounced on the severed arm, swallowing it whole in a few bites, its aura instantly becoming even stronger! "Stop them!"

This person's voice is deep.

I don't know if it's intentional or if it's just how I am.

The Great Ghost's aura was even stronger, and the cultivators seemed to be blocked by him for a moment.

The monk wearing a brightly colored mask took the opportunity to leave.

The Great Ghost was quickly beaten and covered in wounds, then vanished in an instant as a wisp of green smoke, and no one could catch up with it! "What on earth happened today? These people are so powerful!" someone muttered to themselves.

These people moved into the Market later; they all seemed ordinary and unassuming.

They usually work in the mines and don't seem particularly special, but their Movement Method are surprisingly swift and agile! The group quickly left and chased after them into the mountains!

"It's a pity that the masked monk escaped!"

"Yeah, if we can catch him, we'll definitely teach him a lesson!"

Many cultivators cursed angrily.

Chen Wang's eyes, however, revealed a thoughtful expression, as if he were pondering something.

Although the Great Ghost was powerful, he could tell that the group worked together seamlessly and would not give the masked cultivator a chance to escape.

"Taking money to solve problems, is this what the Red Cloud Sect came up with?"

"So that's why the Red Cloud Sect doesn't have any disciples stationed here?"

A thoughtful look appeared in Chen Wang's eyes.

He could tell that these people had deliberately let that person leave.

It's likely that one of the four is skilled in tracking, and they intend to use this person's departure to lure out the forces behind them.

"That's interesting. I didn't know the Red Cloud Sect had this kind of arrangement."

Chen Wang thought to himself.

After this incident, he lost all interest in refining the Golden Wind Sword.

However, he did not rush up with these people.

In the dead of night, who knew what tricks these people had up their sleeves? He didn't want to get involved.

He had always believed that the Red Cloud Sect was at a disadvantage, but now it seemed that was not necessarily the case.

Those people were all people who had previously been vetted by the Red Cloud Sect.

However, the Red Cloud Sect pretended to be nonchalant, but secretly they still resorted to all sorts of underhanded tactics. "It's still uncertain who will emerge victorious."

Chen Wang muttered to himself.

The next day at dawn

Chen Wang then encountered one of the four cultivators.

Last night, that person used a long rope to entangle the arm of the masked monk, forcing the monk to make the difficult decision to cut off his own arm.

Don't be fooled by this man's frequent mining trips, his sturdy build, and his honest-looking face. He doesn't seem like a skilled cultivator. But appearances can be deceiving. Last night, when the fight broke out, his long rope technique was the most insidious, like a venomous snake waiting for its chance to strike.

Chen Wang noticed a scar on his shoulder and that one of his arms was in a sling.

Of the four, only he returned, but after returning, he took a few things and left.

No one in the Market greeted him anymore.

At the Red Cloud Sect, a man with a missing arm was bound. His injury had been stopped, and he was no longer bleeding.

His body was covered in many places with the skin torn open, making it look extremely gruesome.

He had a Copper Nail driven into his waist and two more into his back, which were used to seal the Law Power within his body.

The man had a thin face and sharp eyes like those of a hawk.

Besides him, there were two other people beside him, one about his age and the other a little older.

Both of them had Copper Nail driven into their bodies, and they were both covered in blood and their breaths were weak! The tall, thin man from yesterday was leaning against the wall. He was very skilled with his lightning talismans, and his aura as Great Ghost was fierce, but no one could get close! Soon, a young female cultivator with an ethereal temperament and a tall figure walked over.

Two Red Cloud Sect Disciple accompanied her on either side.

It was none other than Su Jie, the young female cultivator who had previously gained fame in the Market! The tall, thin man, who had been arrogant, became more reserved upon seeing Su Jie and said politely, "We have brought her back."

Su Jie nodded slightly. "Thank you for your hard work."

This tall, thin man was a ruthless killer, but he didn't seem so cruel when facing this young female cultivator.

He smiled upon hearing this, "The people were interrogated separately, and we've already found out that they are from the Profound Yin Sect."

The Profound Yin Sect is a powerful force, and it also has a Golden Core Old Ancestor overseeing it.

In comparison, the Seven Stars Sect is far inferior in strength.

Su Jie nodded slightly.

The masked man said angrily, "Since you know we are from the Profound Yin Sect, how dare you treat us like this? Aren't you afraid of getting yourself killed?"

The tall, thin man chuckled, "I'm paid to do things, don't give me that crap. You have good eyes, I'll take them with me when I leave."

This person is the only one of the three whose story is not told, making him quite a tough nut to crack.

The separate interrogations were like a prisoner's dilemma; the other two, lacking his mental fortitude, quickly confessed everything.

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