Jiang Boyue said, "When he arrived, he was only at the Fourth Realm of Ghost Immortal? How did he manage all this in just a few months, even if he advanced to the First Realm of Human Immortal? At that level, he probably couldn't even handle a single Green Core Strange Beast. Brother Jia, what do you think?"
Jia Zhen said, "I don't think guessing will do us any good. The key is to find Lei Chiyan. If we find him, the truth will come out on its own. After all, we live in a world of cultivation, where all kinds of strange encounters are possible."
Jiang Boyue said, "Issue a wanted notice and search the entire city for Lei Chiyan. Whoever captures him alive will be rewarded with a thousand blue Star Spirit Essences."
Chu Cai and Jia Zhen both jolted, staring at Jiang Boyue in astonishment. Just as they were about to object, Jiang Boyue waved a hand and said, "Don't say anything. He's the lord's only child. I failed to protect him. If I can't help the lord avenge his death, I'm no better than a beast."
"Report! Lord Long Ao is here to see you."
A middle-aged man who looked like a steward rushed in hurriedly.
"Please, show him in at once!" Jia Zhen waved a hand, and the steward hurried back out.
Jiang Boyue said, "Things have gotten this far—it's truly humiliating. But perhaps it's for the best. If we can get Dragon Lord's help, we may be able to bring this matter to a swift conclusion."
Jia Zhen shook his head slightly. "I'm afraid it won't be that simple, master. Be careful how you handle this. Lord Long Ao is no ordinary man."
As soon as he finished speaking, a tall young man strode