Shadow Play

In Carefree Dock, Li Banfeng patiently explained the situation to Ma Wu: "You were planning to ambush Ling Miaoying at the Lu Family, but Ling Miaoying instead ambushed our Carefree Dock. This is called taking advantage of a weakness, luring the tiger away from the mountain, and feinting to the east while attacking in the west. Do you understand?"

Ma Wu nodded. "Understood."

"But he didn't expect me to stay behind at Carefree Dock. When he made his move, he wasn't on guard and I caught him red-handed. You can understand what happened, right?"

Ma Wu nodded again. "I understand."

Li Banfeng said, "So, you should be able to explain this clearly to Qiu Zhiheng and the others, right?"

Ma Wu shook his head and said, "I can't explain it."

"How could it not be explained clearly?"

"Seventh Brother, let's talk this out. What is Ling Miaoying's cultivation level and methods? She's also very shrewd. How could she be so easily ambushed?"

"So many members of the Lu Family tried and couldn't kill him, yet you killed him with just a casual sneak attack?"

Li Banfeng also felt that combat strength was indeed not so easy to explain.

First of all, Ma Wu couldn't explain Li Banfeng's cultivation level.

Secondly, although Li Banfeng had a cultivation level of six plus five, his victory over Ling Miaoying also involved an element of chance.

"I definitely didn't kill Ling Miaoying alone. Someone helped, but this person's identity is special, so I can't easily reveal it. Logically speaking, he shouldn't have come here in the first place." Li Banfeng casually made up a lie to appease Ma Wu.

Unexpectedly, Ma Wu took it seriously. "Is he a master from Xindi?"

Sun Land? What does this have to do with Sun Land?

But if Ma Wu can accept it, it's not impossible.

"It was indeed a new expert from Xindi. That Local Earth God wasn't one of the two we're familiar with. This Local Earth God had some conflicts with the Ling family, and he took this opportunity to kill Ling Miaoying. He helped us out and also got rid of a major threat to himself. This Local Earth God didn't want to reveal his name, but I can tell you in secret..."

Li Banfeng wanted to make up a name to fool Ma Wu, but with so many properties in New Town, it was impossible for Ma Wu to verify each one.

Unexpectedly, Ma Wu waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Don't say it, don't tell me. If they don't want to reveal it, don't say it, lest they retaliate against us later."

I admire Ma Wu's temperament.

Li Banfeng helped Ma Wu smooth out some details, Ma Wu gradually sorted out his thoughts. "I'll tell Monkey Qiu the whole story, and give him this head as a generous gift. He'll definitely find it useful!"

Li Banfeng smiled and said, "Then I'll leave it to you!"

Ma Wu returned to the dance floor and said to Lu Chunying, Qiu Zhiheng, and Tan Fucheng, "Brothers, Chunying, please come with me to the private room."

The three were taken aback, not understanding what Ma Wu meant.

They were in a private room right now, and the kitchen had prepared all the food and drinks. The three of them were eating and drinking, and it was quite pleasant. Why did they want to change to another private room?

Ma Wu added, "The food and drinks are even better in the other private room."

I understand now.

There are things in the other private room.

The three of them quickly got up and followed Ma Wu to another private room.

The private room was also prepared with wine and food. Ma Wu dismissed the idlers, took out a box from under the table, lowered his voice and said to the three men, "Don't blame me for spoiling your appetite, but this thing must be taken out now."

After saying that, Ma Wu opened the box, inside which was Ling Miaoying's head.

The three of them were immediately stunned.

Monkey Qiu remained silent for a while, then Feng Xiu Tan Fucheng asked, "Fifth Brother, where did this thing come from? Is it a wax figure?"

Ma Wu shook his head and said, "Brother Tan, touch it."

Tan Fucheng gently touched it to confirm the texture, then looked at Monkey Qiu and said, "It really is a human head!"

Qiu Zhiheng asked Ma Wu, "Jun Yang, what exactly happened?"

Ma Junyang told the whole lie:

"We had some disagreements with Ling Miaoying before, as I'm sure you all know."

Both Monkey Qiu and Tan Fucheng knew about this. The feud mainly stemmed from the movies. The two families had been competing with each other on the film issue. A few days ago Ling Miaoying made things difficult for Ma Wu at the premiere, and the two groups almost got into a fight.

Ma Wu continued, "Last night we went to Old Master Lu to prepare for revenge. We were worried that someone might take advantage of the situation, so we deliberately took precautions and invited a few experts to guard Carefree Dock. Unexpectedly, we actually caught Ling Miaoying."

Tan Fucheng asked in surprise, "Ling Miaoying came to Carefree Dock last night?"

Ma Wu nodded.

Tan Fucheng couldn't quite understand. "He came to Carefree Dock person to cause trouble?"

This is the most difficult thing to explain clearly.

It was inevitable that Ling Miaoying hated Ma Wu. "Blood Spear Detective" almost ruined "Blood Blade Detective," turning "Blood Blade Detective" from a miracle in film history into an art film suitable for a niche audience.

But no matter how much Ling Miaoying hated Ma Wu, given his cautious nature and the special occasion of last night, it was absolutely impossible for Ling Miaoying to personally cause trouble.

Fortunately, Li Banfeng had prepared an explanation for Ma Wu: "Ling Miaoying came last night for the film reels."

To be honest with my two brothers, I've already filmed more than half of my next movie. The film stock is stored in Carefree Dock. I just need to get it edited a bit, and it'll be ready for release.

Monkey Qiu and Tan Fucheng were stunned for a moment; they didn't know much about movies.

Lu Chunying suddenly exclaimed, "My God, that was close! If he had stolen it, wouldn't the next 'Blood Spear Detective' have become part of the Ling family's business?"

With someone to play the straight man, things become much easier.

This time, Monkey Qiu and Tan Fucheng understood.

It turns out they were fighting over this movie, just like fighting over a business deal.

Is it really worth Ling Miaoying personally taking action for just one movie?

Perhaps it's worth it, after all, "Blood Spear Detective" is very profitable, a fact that both Monkey Qiu and Tan Fucheng are well aware of.

But Tan Fucheng still couldn't understand another thing. "What kind of expert did you hire who could kill Ling Miaoying?"

Ma Wu pondered for a moment and said, "This is not a master we usually see."

Tan Fucheng, a seasoned veteran of the underworld, still didn't understand Ma Wu's meaning. "Then how can we meet him?"

Ma Wu said cryptically, "We need to find the local manager."

Tan Fucheng was completely confused. "Which local official are you referring to?"

In Green Water Bay, there wasn't a single local boss that Tan Fucheng didn't know.

Monkey Qiu stopped Tan Fucheng, signaling him not to ask any more questions.

He understood the hidden meaning in Ma Wu's words; the "manager" Ma Wu was referring to was not the local head of the area, but rather the Local Earth God.

In Pro State, very few cultivators have dealings with Local Earth God, but Monkey Qiu is one of them. He has a very close relationship with several Local Earth God.

If Ma Wu was a master hired through Local Earth God, this matter must not be easily revealed to others; neither the speaker nor the listener will benefit.

The cause of Ling Miaoying's death has been clarified; now it's time to see what to do with her head.

Monkey Qiu said to Ma Wu, "Jun Yang, I have a use for this thing, a great use for it. Name your price, and I'll buy it."

Ma Wu shook his head and said, "Brother Qiu, I brought these things to you as a gift. If we're talking about buying them, that would be Outer Dao."

Qiu Zhiheng shook his head. "I never ask for favors for nothing. Just name your price."

Ma Wu was indeed interested. He had discussed this with Li Banfeng: "Seventh Brother and I have just started our business in Black Stone Slope, and we haven't opened up some channels yet."

Qiu Zhiheng glanced at Lu Chunying.

Lu Chunying said, "In a couple of days, Brother Qiu and I will go to Black Stone Slope together. It will be a good opportunity to learn the ropes of the business."

Tan Fucheng thought to himself with admiration, "This girl knows some things without being taught."

After agreeing on the terms, they started drinking.

Ma Wu left the event midway and quickly informed Li Banfeng, but when he entered the room, he found that Li Banfeng was gone again.

Li Banfeng returned to Portable Abode and was fast asleep in bed.

After running all night and having a fierce battle with Ling Miaoying, Li Banfeng was exhausted and needed a good night's sleep to recover.

The Wife was also fast asleep. After eating Ling Miaoying, the Wife was accumulating strength. Once she woke up, she would take Li Banfeng to the sixth floor.

Red Lotus consumed Ling Miaoying's corpse, and Wu Decheng's corpse had also been refined, yielding more than eighty Mystic Blaze Pill.

Red Lotus exploded the Mystic Blaze Pill again, which made Li Banfeng extremely dissatisfied.

If Ling Miaoying's corpse also drops Mystic Blaze Pill this time, Li Banfeng will have to have a serious talk with Red Lotus.

But these are not the main points; the main point is the current situation of Portable Abode.

Why did it suddenly run to Black Stone Slope? It should have followed the key. Why did its characteristics change this time?

Li Banfeng couldn't understand it and was very worried.

If one day I suddenly think of Outer State while I'm at Portable Abode, and if I'm thinking very intently, is it possible for Portable Abode to go directly back to that Outer State?

How am I supposed to come back and get the key?

Or, to put it another way, the Portable Abode has changed its characteristic of being carried by a key, and I can bring the key into the Portable Abode in the future.

This idea had been lingering in Li Banfeng's mind for a long time.

During his year-long stay in Pro State, one of Li Banfeng's biggest worries was the keys.

Every time he entered Portable Abode, he felt a sense of unease, because his key was still outside.

His key was stuck to by a black bear, rolled away by insects, and picked up by Chu Er.

If you can carry your keys with you at all times, this biggest potential danger is eliminated.

Before going to sleep, Li Banfeng stood at the door of Portable Abode, but in the end he did not take the key inside.

When the Peddler handed over the Portable Abode to him, he repeatedly warned him not to bring the key into the Portable Abode, otherwise he would be trapped inside and unable to get out.

Even though the Portable Abode has changed, will this ironclad rule also change?

Li Banfeng dared not gamble.

Moreover, Li Banfeng couldn't figure out the reason for the change in Portable Abode.

Can anyone tell him the answer?

As far as Li Banfeng knew, there were three people.

One of them was the Train Grandpa, who Inner State, so Li Banfeng had no way of asking him.

Another one is the Peddler. Finding the Peddler isn't too difficult because his movements are predictable.

But will the Peddler be willing to tell us?

There is another person who may not know all the inside information, but definitely knows some of it, because Portable Abode and she get along very well and cooperate very well.

Will she tell me the truth?

As he pondered, Li Banfeng felt his consciousness gradually fading.

He looked at Dream Virtue on the wall and said, "Let me have some sweet dreams."

Dream Virtue nodded, played a soothing piece of music, and put Li Banfeng to sleep.

Li Banfeng had just fallen asleep when the gloves quietly went to the second room.

The third branch of the family can't go there anymore; that place is too haunted. It ate a perfectly good pair of Iron Ruler.

The second wife had more magical treasures; the pendulum, gourd, and teapot were all there, and the gloves had secretly gone to the Fourth Room.

Tang Blade lay down to sleep in the Fourth Room, while Gloves went to the Fifth Chamber.

No one was in the Fifth Chamber. Gloves let out a long breath and spat out the projector.

"Great stuff!" the glove exclaimed. "Truly excellent!"

Click~

Splash splash splash~

The projector's spring suddenly started turning, and the lens cap opened.

Only then did the glove realize that there was a candle inside the palm-sized projector.

The candle was still burning and hadn't gone out yet.

As the clockwork turned, an image appeared on the wall, and because there was no other light source in the room, the image appeared exceptionally clear.

"My God..." Glove gasped.

In the video, Ling Miaoying walked towards the gloves.

The glove tried to escape, but the projector suddenly changed its angle.

Ling Miaoying then changed direction, blocking the glove's path.

Li Banfeng was having a sweet dream in bed. In his dream, he was standing on the deck of a passenger ship, quietly enjoying the sea breeze in the afterglow of the setting sun.

The Wife said softly, "Husband, the scenery is so beautiful."

Li Banfeng, holding the Oil Pot, said, "Wife, the scenery here is quite nice too."

The Wife scolded playfully, "Is this even a suitable place?"

"Of course, why can't it be done!"

"Be careful, my lord, don't let anyone see you."

The Machine Oil has been applied, and the record player is ready.

The glove let out a mournful cry, waking Li Banfeng.

"Help me!"

What the hell is that scoundrel yelling about now?

Li Banfeng followed the sound to the Fifth Chamber, and was startled as soon as he opened the door.

Ling Miaoying was seen clutching her gloves, watching Li Banfeng from inside the room.

As the glove struggled, it shouted at Li Banfeng, "Master, I'm loyal to you, you can't just stand by and watch me die!"

PS: Ban Feng had a dream about oil.