A Bountiful Harvest, Auspiciousness and Riches

Seeing Monk Faxian fumbling in his sleeve, it was clear he possessed treasures like a Portable Treasure Pouch.

While transmitting his voice, he was also selecting miraculous items for Ge Xian that could save his life and help him escape.

Before a few breaths passed, the Lecherous Monk handed over two items: a dull, patched, worn-out kasaya, and a wooden fish.

At the same time, he transmitted his voice:

"That monk robe is called the [Bodiless Kasaya]. It was refined by several of my fellow disciples after we killed a Formless Ghost that could turn invisible, using its ghost skin. Wearing it allows one to conceal their form. Even a Cultivator in the Mortal Transformation Realm would have difficulty detecting you unless they made a great effort to search with divine abilities. Of course, using it comes at a price. That Formless Ghost was a Lascivious Person who used his invisibility to become a Flower Thief. After you wear it, you might also become lustful."

"This wooden fish has the Maitreya Pure World Mantra carved inside. When struck, it can ward off evil spirits and ghosts, and repel demons. These two items, combined with your talent, should be enough to ensure your safe journey to Bozhou."

"What treasures!"

Ge Xian transmitted his voice in praise, taking the two treasures and slipping them into his embrace with extreme smoothness.

After giving away the treasures, Monk Faxian suddenly felt something strange. Although he was usually generous, he seemed to have been overly generous with this Young Peddler.

But he couldn't pinpoint anything wrong, attributing it to his appreciation for talent.

So, before the peddler left, he couldn't help but transmit his voice again:

"Brother Ge, the fact that you can obtain intelligence of this caliber shows your strong talent and meticulous mind."

"It perfectly aligns with the Formless Law in my [Maitreya Cult]. When you enter the Dao and cultivate with the 'Formless Skeleton,' you'll be able to establish your foundation before long. It won't be difficult to comprehend the Formless Buddha Heart-Watching Secret Mantra and Step Into the Mortal Transformation Realm in the future."

Ge Xian had originally intended to extract something else.

But seeing Monk Faxian getting more and more animated, if he didn't leave soon, once the monk's "Wisdom," which had been drugged, recovered, he might detain him and prevent him from leaving. It would be a careless mistake to board that pirate ship.

Although that pirate ship wasn't without prospects, it certainly wasn't the best choice, and he felt it was too disadvantageous.

Ge Huolang accepted the treasures and hastily bid farewell to Monk Faxian.

He then concealed himself again and changed his Skin Sac.

Immediately, he followed his senses and found Shi Er and the other person, who were also watching the excitement of the "Martial Arts Competition for Marriage." He waved his club in front of Shi Er.

After attracting their attention, Ge Huolang employed his old trick.

He transmitted his voice again, leaking that shocking intelligence to Shi Er.

Compared to Monk Faxian, Shi Er not only had a higher cultivation but was also far more talented and more highly regarded by Zhang Shicheng.

The moment he learned the relevant intelligence, his face lit up with ecstasy.

The intensity was clearly much greater than Monk Faxian's.

Just from his reaction, combined with the territory and situation of Zhang Shicheng's current rebel army, Ge Xian instantly extracted another piece of intelligence and made a judgment in his heart:

"Zhang Shicheng, supported by the [Dragon Nest], must have a strong desire to possess Jiangzhe Province, but he's been unable to attack due to Yelü Tianzheng's might."

"Now that there's such a flaw, there's huge room for maneuver. If luck is on my side, I might even be able to overthrow Yelü Tianzheng and seize the entire province in one go."

"Thinking about it this way, this is clearly a great contribution on my part."

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Ge Xian's heart began to stir.

As expected, in the next moment, he heard effusive praise and an invitation from Shi Er.

"Little brother, you are truly no ordinary person. To uncover such a secret!"

"My lord governs his troops with clear rewards and punishments."

"With the intelligence you provided earlier, plus this secret, you can exchange for high-level Dao-Entering Flesh, cultivation secret techniques, and Dao-Protecting Magic Treasures."

"Come back to Gaoyou with me, and I will personally vouch for you, allowing you to exchange for them ahead of schedule..."

Shi Er was even more sincere than Faxian. As he spoke, he even revealed some secret information from the Dragon Nest that matched Ge Xian's talents, even mentioning supreme Dragon Gods like the [Candle Dragon], who held divine positions in the Myriad Laws Sect.

Of course, his merit was far from enough to exchange for Candle Dragon flesh.

If it were before, Ge Xian would have been extremely tempted.

But he had already transformed into a dragon, and he was carrying the Yinglong Immortal Lord Scroll in his embrace, which was also a powerful Dragon God with a divine position in the Myriad Laws Sect.

Thus, this fellow once again employed his rhetoric and drugging skills.

He repeated the fabricated, shameless lie.

Shi Er was a Righteous Person, and he didn't harbor the slightest suspicion. He even thought it made more sense; how else could this Young Peddler have uncovered such a secret without the help of the Fox Woman by the Lu Hualong couple's side?

The last shred of doubt he had completely dissolved.

Just like Faxian, he began to rummage through his own belongings, searching for treasures and strange objects to protect the life of this loyal and righteous young peddler.

As the saying goes, "A Gentleman Can Be Deceived," Ge Xian saw this and, seizing the opportunity, made another request:

"Brother Shi!"

"I, your little brother, have always made it a habit to take in some Evil Spirits and Strange Objects to prevent them from harming others. However, I've been lacking in Storage Pouches and the like, and I've been stretched thin lately, finding it increasingly difficult to suppress them. I wonder if you have any unused pouches you could lend me."

"Once I go to Gaoyou and earn merit to exchange for treasures, I will return it to you."

"What are you saying? A mere pouch. It's fortunate, I do have a spare one here."

As he spoke, Shi Er took out a yellow cloth bag from his embrace.

It was made of some unknown fabric, embroidered in the center with a strange dragon species coiled in a body, its eyes burning, gazing in all directions.

The next moment, Shi Er took out more Horse Talismans and Paper Guards, placing them into the cloth bag before handing it to Ge Xian. He transmitted his voice:

"This cloth bag is called the [Hidden Treasure Pouch]. It's woven from the scales and skin of the Hidden Treasure Dragon."

"The space inside is about the size of a room. It can store items, but not living beings. Of course, some refined Evil Spirits and Strange Objects are not restricted."

"These Paper Guards and Horse Talismans were drawn by me. They can help you travel a thousand miles a day and conceal your tracks."

"It's a pity you haven't entered the Dao yet and haven't cultivated the Dragon Clan Secret Technique. Otherwise, this treasure pouch could directly transform into a secret scale embedded in your body, or be swallowed into your abdomen. It would be extremely difficult for others to take it away."

"But it doesn't matter. After you rescue the person, go to Gaoyou quickly. We'll meet again later, and with my guarantee, your Dao Path will surely be smooth."

"I still need to stay here and make some arrangements to foil the Eternal Life Cult's plans. I'll also bring back some outstanding Guǐ Wǔ Cultivators for my Lord. These sects are quite useful."

"Most importantly, if this operation goes well, we can ruin Yelü Tianzheng. Without him blocking the way, Jiangzhe Province will surely fall into my Lord's hands..."

Ge Xian heard it clearly and perceived it distinctly.

This Brother Shi had already treated him as one of his own.

Not only were his words sincere, but he had also revealed his plans and arrangements to him. This made the inherently cunning Ge Huolang feel quite ashamed.

Then, the next moment!

He saw this fellow, with even greater smoothness, reach out and take the Hidden Treasure Pouch, stuffing it into his embrace.

He re-entered his role, bidding farewell to Shi Er.

This time, he took a bit longer. He put all the strange items and oddities he had obtained today and during this period into the [Hidden Treasure Pouch], including the extremely dangerous Lord She Treasure Pouch that contained a Rat God Embryo.

Finally, he also placed the Pretty Young Woman's Soul Residence inside. He then had the Pretty Young Woman try to enter and exit, and indeed, she was not restricted.

"Wonderful. Now my life and fortune are secure."

"No need to trouble Sister Bai to guard the house anymore. She can receive my protection together."

With that, he opened his mouth and swallowed the Hidden Treasure Pouch.

He could also transform it into a scale and embed it on his body, but its safety was clearly inferior to swallowing it.

If his collection of strange items and treasures were to be lost in the future, an enemy would have to subdue him and cut open his belly.

By then, whether they were lost or not would be irrelevant.

"Good harvest, good fortune."

"Indeed, selling one item multiple times is the secret to getting rich."

"And doing it this way carries no risk, nor have I exchanged all my merit. Even if I don't join them, if I meet them again in the future, I can find an excuse like getting separated and rekindle our connection, can't I?"

"What is incense affection, this is it."

"Next!"

With a pleased murmur, he patted his belly and then, following his senses, went to find the third buyer.

Perhaps it was because Ge Huolang was too smug and had a bountiful harvest, but he finally ran into a soft nail at the third house.

Under Zhu Hongwu, the Chief Spy Yang Bi.

At this moment, he stood before Ge Xian. After several rounds of telepathic communication, his expression and demeanor were no different from Faxian and Shi Er before him.

He was equally surprised and said that after Ge Xian followed him back, he would recommend him for merit and cultivate him well, and so on.

But when Ge Xian used that "trick" again, Yang Bi showed no reaction. He merely glanced at Ge Xian with a rather strange look and said:

"Earlier, I said that Brother Ge was a smart person. How is it that after two days, you've become so sentimental?"

"What's a man worried about not having a wife? Besides, that was just a Fox Woman."

"Since you've already used her, just discard her. Why risk going back to save her? If you fall into the hands of Lu Hualong and Yelü Yuyan, even I, Yang, wouldn't be able to rescue you in a short time."

"In my opinion, you should follow me from now on. We'll resolve this disaster and make a fortune, then you can return with me."

"With the merit of this intelligence, it's enough to exchange for resources and treasures that will allow you to cultivate and even reach Foundation Establishment."

"If it's not enough, I, Brother Yang, will lend it to you."

These words entered Ge Huolang's ears. He was stunned for a moment, then cursed in his heart.

In all things, comparison is to be feared.

Has this guy worshiped that Pixiu Spirit God that can only take in and not give out?

He is indeed the chief spy under Zhu Hongwu. Not only is his skill in painting cakes proficient, but his method of abandoning pawns is also very slick.

Follow him?

If he truly joined him, he probably wouldn't even wait for the disaster years later. Within a few years, he would be tricked to death by this guy first.

In the blink of an eye, Ge Xian completely understood Yang Bi's character.

Setting aside whether he wanted to follow him or not, even if he truly entered Zhu Hongwu's camp through him, he would have to think of a way to get rid of him immediately.

Otherwise, with such a "superior," nine lives wouldn't be enough to deal with the trouble.

Knowing that he couldn't get any benefits from Yang Bi, Ge Xian felt no regret. Leaking the intelligence to various parties equally was his plan all along.

It was also a matter of incense and favor. He couldn't gain any benefits now, but it was a hook cast into Zhu Hongwu's camp, and it would surely be useful in the future.

However, since there was no profit to be made, he couldn't be bothered to listen to Yang Bi's nagging.

He got straight to the point, putting on a show of loyalty and righteousness, and forcefully bid farewell to Yang Bi, claiming he was going to save someone.

Perhaps thinking that such a subordinate was the easiest to control, at the last moment, Yang Bi stuffed a detailed Jiangzhe Province Map into his hand and transmitted his voice, saying:

"Since Brother Ge is of this disposition, I, as your brother, cannot dissuade you. I wish you good luck."

"After saving the person, you can use this map to escape and wait for me at my lord's place."

Ge Xian took the map and glanced at it quickly.

He immediately judged: judging by the fresh ink, it was most likely drawn by Yang Bi himself.

Combined with the Factions Secret Manual he had given him earlier, it was likely all the fruits of his labor since infiltrating Jiangzhe Province.

Good heavens!

Looking at it this way, perhaps this guy wasn't stingy, but rather... extremely poor.

Regardless of the reason, it didn't stop Ge Xian from taking the map and going to find the fourth person.

The clerk of the Political Investigation Department, Fei Zhong.

Ge Xian didn't hold out much hope for this guy either; he was just a greedy and shameless fat monster.

However, it was still a matter of incense and favor, and there might be some profit to be squeezed out. He wouldn't miss it if he passed by.

But when he followed his senses and found Fei Zhong in a hidden, abandoned temple on Sunset Mountain, he witnessed a strange scene:

This guy wasn't in human form. Instead, he was in the appearance of the "Pot Person" who had escaped from Ge Xian's home earlier. He was jumping around, complaining about the Lu Hualong Couple to a round-faced young girl who was gorgeously dressed and pretty, but noticeably chubby.

His words seemed to be begging for something.

What shocked Ge Xian was that, within his perception, the qi in the round-faced girl's body was truly terrifying.

It was far stronger than Fei Zhong, which was not surprising, but it was also stronger than Monk Faxian and comparable to Shi Er.

"Is this girl also a cultivator on the verge of transcending the mortal realm?"

"What's her background?"

"Who?"

Just as Ge Xian was pondering, he suddenly heard a sharp cry.

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