Conspiracy (Happy New Year to all adoptive fathers, wishing you long life and no worries, and may you achieve success in all your endeavors in reality!)

Iron-Backed Bear's body fell in a pool of blood, and the moonlight fell on the dark hair, giving it a cold sheen.

Chen Jianghe stood up with his gun put away, his eyes swept over the huge beast, and he was already thinking about it.

Bear skin can be used to make armor, bear bones can be used as medicine, and bear bile, bear paws, and bear sinews are even more precious.

Those hundreds of kilograms of bear meat are rich in qi and blood essence, which is a great tonic for Huajin disciples.

He turned around and looked at the four stunned figures. "Why don't you come over?"

Wang Tiesheng was the first to come to his senses, swallowed, and strode forward.

Liu Qingshui, Li Yumei, and Zhou Xiaowei followed closely behind. The four of them walked closer and their eyes fell on the corpse of Iron-Backed Bear. Their eyes were full of shock and awe.

One shot penetrated the skull, from the chin to the back of the head, with incomparable precision.

This kind of marksmanship, this kind of strength...

Wang Tiesheng swallowed secretly, feeling increasingly that the young deacon in front of him was unfathomable.

Chen Jianghe looked at the four people and said slowly, "This Iron-Backed Bear is the common trophy of our Grade C-7 field."

He paused and glanced at the faces of the four of them. "The four of you are patrolling with me tonight. Although you have not directly participated in the battle, you have also made contributions. You will be given two hundred kilograms of bear meat. Go back and stew it for food to replenish your energy and blood."

When the four people heard this, surprise flashed in their eyes.

Exotic Beast Meat, which is at its peak, is of great benefit to cultivation. If you eat it regularly, your energy and blood will increase by more than 30%.

"Thank you, Deacon Chen!" Wang Tiesheng clasped his fists and bowed, with sincere gratitude in his voice.

Liu Qingshui, Li Yumei, and Zhou Xiaowei also saluted quickly.

Chen Jianghe waved his hand, took out a Butchery Blade from his arms, squatted down, and began to decompose the bear carcass.

With skillful technique, he cut the blade along the joints, avoiding the bones and tendons, completely peeling off the bear's skin, and then cut the bear meat into parts.

The bear bile was carefully put into the jade box, the bear bones were picked out one by one, the bear's paws were chopped off at the wrist, and finally the four most precious bear sinews.

The whole process went smoothly, and in just one stick of incense, a huge beast was completely disintegrated.

Wang Tiesheng's eyelids jumped at the sight.

This Steward Chen is not only good at marksmanship, but he is also so experienced in dismantling strange beasts?

Chen Jianghe divided the two hundred kilograms of bear meat into four portions and handed them to the four people.

"Take it."

The four people took it with both hands and thanked them again.

Chen Jianghe put the remaining bear skin, bear bones, bear bile, bear paws, and bear sinews into the cloth bag. These are the truly valuable things. As for the four hundred kilograms of bear meat, he only divided half of it. He still had two hundred kilograms left, which he could use for himself or exchange for cultivation resources.

Wang Tiesheng watched Chen Jianghe tie the bag and sighed secretly in his heart.

This Deacon Chen really knows how to behave.

Two hundred kilograms of bear meat, divided as it is, without blinking an eye. This kind of mind, this kind of tolerance, coupled with such amazing fighting power...

He recalled the scene where Chen Jianghe killed Iron-Backed Bear with one shot. The power of that shot was still echoing in his mind.

Initiation of Gang Force, so powerful?

No, that's not right.

He is also a master of energy, and has seen many moves by Brother Gang Jin.

But none of those senior brothers' marksmanship seemed to be as... sharp as Butler Chen.

It seemed that when the gun was thrust out, the gun was no longer a gun, but an extension of Chen Jianghe's arm, the externalization of his will.

Wang Tiesheng Suddenly thought of a word Spear Intent".

He once heard an elder in the courtyard mention that if you practice your marksmanship to the extreme, you can understand Spear Intent. Those who understand Spear Intent can combine man and gun into one, making them invincible at the same level.

Could it be that Deacon Chen has...

He didn't dare to think about it anymore, but looked at Chen Jianghe with more and more awe.

In the next half month, Hunting Ground No. C-7 was surprisingly calm.

The strange beasts that roared and charged every night seemed to have stopped overnight, and there was no more movement.

Chen Jianghe starts at 9 o'clock every day and takes four disciples to inspect the fences in the east and west districts. He returns to the wooden house at noon, practices gunnery in the courtyard in the afternoon, and meditates and adjusts his breath at night. His days are regular and peaceful.

But there was always a trace of uneasiness in his heart.

The claw marks found that day, those marks that were too smooth, those claw marks that changed direction...

Those marks don't look like those left by animal claws.

More like... people.

Someone faked animal claw marks on the fence in an attempt to cover up something.

And that person was among these four people.

Chen Jianghe remained calm and continued to patrol with the four people every day, but focused more on observing their every move.

But after half a month of observation, Chen Jianghe found no conclusive evidence. Those claw marks no longer appeared, and the strange beasts were no longer frightened. Everything was so calm that it was almost eerie.

Until this day, Qian Shouyi's messenger arrived.

Chen Jianghe took the letter sealed with lacquer and opened it.

The letter was written by Qian Shouyi himself. The handwriting was straight and powerful. "Jianghe My nephew: It's like meeting each other. I came to Yilin County in person, and as Court Master Han ordered, Master Li took the elixir for seven days. At dusk on the seventh day, Master Li finally woke up. He woke up. The first thing I said was to ask you how you are doing in the sect. I told you one by one about your achievements in the past year and a half. He was silent for a long time after listening to it, and then he laughed so much that tears oozed from the corners of his eyes. He said: Okay, okay, my Li Chengyue disciple is better than myself. "He asked me to tell you, don't miss him and concentrate on your practice. He said that his greatest pride in his life is to accept you as his disciple."

Chen Jianghe's hand holding the letter trembled slightly.

Master woke up.

The man who had been in a coma for two years finally woke up.

He continued reading, "Master Li is now able to get out of bed and walk around. He is supported by Su Derong and He Shouzhuo every day and spends half an hour in the sun in the courtyard. Physician Qin said that his recovery is better than expected. As long as he is well After giving birth and recuperating, it won't be a problem to live for another three to five years. Master Li himself is quite open to it, and even joked with me, "Old Qian, you were so powerful at Yilin County, how come you are now an errand deliverer?" I was so angry that I blew my beard and glared, but there was nothing I could do about it.

Chen Jianghe The corners of his lips were slightly raised. The master could still joke, which meant that he was in good spirits. But when he smiled, the curve of his lips disappeared.

Three to five years.

Han Shuitian's words came to his mind again.

"It can take as many as five years and as little as three years."

Master only has three to five years left in his life.

Chen Jianghe Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and when you open them again, your eyes have returned to calm.

He will step into the core of the sect within three to five years and find a way to completely detoxify.

He does not believe that there is poison in this world that cannot be cured.

But he hasn't found the key yet.

Chen Jianghe Fold the letter paper and put it into your arms.

At this moment, a gentle knock came from outside the courtyard door. "Deacon Chen, I have something to report."

It's the voice of Liu Qingshui.

Chen Jianghe raised his eyes. "Come in."

Liu Qingshui pushed the door open and saluted with his fists clasped, his face as usual. "Deacon Chen, East District the fence is loose in a few places. I would like to ask the deacon to go check it out tomorrow."

Chen Jianghe looked at him, his eyes as calm as water. "I understand. We will patrol as usual at 9 o'clock tomorrow."

Liu Qingshui nodded in agreement, turned around and exited.

The moment the courtyard door closed, a glimmer of light flashed in Chen Jianghe's eyes.

Just now when Liu Qingshui submitted his report, his eyes flashed with an... indescribable light.

That's not awe or jealousy.

But something more complex.

Like... feeling guilty.

Grade C-6 Hunting Grounds, Deacon's residence.

This courtyard is much wider than the wooden house of No. 7 Arena. It has blue bricks and black tiles, with front and back entrances. There is even a small pond in the courtyard with a few koi carps.

At this moment, three people were sitting around in the darkroom in the backyard.

Feng Yan was dressed in red clothes, sitting on the Taishi chair, playing with a luminous pearl the size of a pigeon egg in his hand.

Song Qi sat opposite him, wearing a blue robe, and his face was as gentle as ever, but the light in his eyes was much sharper than usual when he was in front of others.

Liu Qingshui stood by the door, his back pressed against the door panel, beads of sweat dripping from his forehead.

Feng Yan played with the luminous pearl and spoke slowly, "The buyer has been contacted.

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He paused and looked up at Liu Qingshui: "Guess how much they bid?"

Liu Qingshui's Adam's apple rolled and he shook his head.

Feng Yan stretched out a finger. "Ten bottles of Gang Origin Pill, five hundred-year-old medicinal herbs, two Barrier-Breaking Pill plus ten thousand taels of gold."

Liu Qingshui's pupils suddenly shrank.

Gang Origin Pill is specially designed for the cultivation of Gang Jin disciples, and Barrier-Breaking Pill is a treasure that can help the peak of Hua Jin to break through Gang Jin.

Feng Yan gently placed the night pearl on the table, his eyes fell on Liu Qingshui's face, and a smile appeared on the corner of his lips, "Qingshui, you have been here Flame Chen Court for almost five years, right?"

Liu Qingshui nodded, his voice tight. "Yes... yes, it's been almost five years."

"It took five years to get from Minor Completion of Transforming Force to the point of becoming a master." Feng Yan sighed with emotion, "If I hadn't given you a hand back then, you thought you could have gotten into this Flame Chen Court. You should remember this kindness."

Liu Qingshui's face turned slightly pale.

He knows that what Feng Yan said is the truth.

He was originally a disciple of the Xingyi Sect with mediocre qualifications in the outer sect, so it was a fluke that he could enter the inner sect.

A month ago, Feng Yan found him and gave him a shortcut."

They embezzled the flesh and blood of exotic animals and secretly transported them out to Hunting Grounds. Feng Yan and Song Qi were responsible for selling the stolen goods.

In a month, he relied on the flesh and blood of the alien beasts that should have been reported to the sect for "accidental death", and he forcibly raised his cultivation to the level of transformation.

The price is that he got on this boat and couldn't get off.

Song Qi spoke at this time, his voice was gentle, but there was a hint of chill. "Qingshui, you have now achieved great strength, and you are only one step away from the peak. If you can get Barrier-Breaking Pill again, you may not be able to attack Gang Jin."

He paused, and the smile on his lips deepened, "By then, you will also be a disciple of Gang Jin. Your status in the sect will not be the same as it is today. By then, you can also bring your parents to live in Changxi Prefecture. That will be a real feeling of pride!"

Liu Qingshui was shocked all over.

parents.

He thought of the dilapidated adobe house, his father's stooped back, and his mother's calloused hands.

They have faced the earth with their backs to the sky all their lives, and their biggest wish is that their son can stand out in the Xingyi Sect and bring glory to his family.

But what about him? He has been in the profession for ten years and has gone from the outer gate to the inner gate. If he hadn't become the scoundrel of the senior brother Flame Chen Court in front of him back then, he would never have been able to enter the inner gate in the Xingyi Sect, a place full of geniuses.

Song Qi Looking at the changing expression on his face, he knew the heat was coming.

He stood up, walked to Liu Qingshui, raised his hand and put it on his shoulder, his voice became gentler. "Qingshui, I know what you are worried about. That boy Chen Jianghe is indeed quite capable. He killed Iron-Backed Bear with one shot. Even Senior Brother Feng and I have to admit that this combat power is indeed unexpected."

He changed the topic and his smile deepened, "But no matter how strong he is, he is only one person. The three of us join forces, plus those people outside, are we afraid that we can't defeat him, a stupid young man who has just entered Gangjin?"

Liu Qingshui raised his head, a trace of struggle flashed in his eyes. "But... he killed Iron-Backed Bear with one shot, and his previous record..."

"Achievements?" Feng Yan sneered and interrupted, "Liu Qingshui, Senior Brother Song and I are also Initiation of Gang Force. When I join forces with Senior Brother Song, are we still afraid of him, a junior who has just made a breakthrough?"

Liu Qingshui opened his mouth but was speechless.

Feng Yan stood up, walked to him, and looked at him condescendingly. "Qingshui, Qingshui, do you think you still have a way out now?"

He stretched out his hand and patted Liu Qingshui's face, neither lightly nor hard, but with a full sense of humiliation. "Wake up. Once what we did is exposed, we will die. Do you think Chen Jianghe will intercede for you? He will only kill you and me with one shot, so that his record will be more brilliant."

Liu Qingshui's face turned pale.

Feng Yan retracted his hand, turned around and walked back to the Taishi's chair, sat down again, picked up the teacup and took a sip, his tone returned to his previous casual tone.

"Besides, our business is not just as simple as appropriating a few exotic beasts. Do you know who the buyer is?"

Liu Qingshui shook his head.

Feng Yan and Song Qi looked at each other, with a meaningful smile on their lips.

"Sun-Moon Divine Cult." Feng Yan slowly spit out these four words, staring closely at Liu Qingshui's face.

Liu Qingshui As if struck by lightning, the whole person froze in place.

Japan, Sun-Moon Divine Cult?

That cult that was wiped out by the five righteous sects?

That Demonic Sect who practices magic and swallows the essence and blood of warriors?

"You... you..." His lips trembled and his voice trembled, "You and Demonic Sect...

"Shh--" Song Qi raised a finger and put it to his lips, his smile still gentle, "Keep your voice down, walls have ears."

Liu Qingshui was trembling all over, with cold sweat dripping down his back.

Demonic Sect.

That is a serious crime that will lead to death and implicate the whole clan!

Feng Yan looked at his appearance and sneered, "What are you afraid of? It's just buying and selling, not joining Demonic Sect. They bid, and we supply. Alien animal flesh and blood, medicinal materials, ores, whatever they want, we give them. As for what they want these things for, what does it have to do with us?"

He put down the tea cup, his eyes fell on Liu Qingshui's face, with a bit of condescending pity. "Qingshui, how do you think Senior Brother Song and I have cultivated to Gang Yuan in these years? Relying on the few points in the door? Just dream. Without these extra money, we can't even touch the threshold of Gang Yuan."

Liu Qingshui opened his mouth, but no words came out.

Song Qi spoke again at this time, and his voice became gentler. "Qing Shui, after the matter is completed and Barrier-Breaking Pill has obtained it, you can break through Gang Jin again.

The five, six, and seven places Hunting Grounds will be under the control of the three of us. At that time, once Chen Jianghe is eliminated, all the resources will be ours. You no longer need to be sneaky in your embezzlement activities."

He paused, stared into Liu Qingshui's eyes, and said word by word, "Barrier-Breaking Pill, I will give it to you personally. Whether you can seize this opportunity depends on your own choice."

Silence fell in the dark room.

Only the luminous pearl on the table still shines with faint light.

Liu Qingshui stood there, his mind in chaos.

Demonic Sect, embezzlement, Barrier-Breaking Pill, Gangjin, parents. These words collided repeatedly in his mind, making him dizzy.

After a long time, he raised his head and looked at Feng Yan, then at Song Qi.

In those eyes, fear and greed intertwined, struggle and determination coexisted.

"I..." he said, his voice hoarse, "What should I do?"

Feng Yan and Song Qi looked at each other, with satisfaction flashing in their eyes.

Feng Yan stood up, walked to Liu Qingshui, and patted his face again. This time, the force was much lighter, with a hint of praise.

"It's very simple. Keep staring at Chen Jianghe and write down his daily schedule, habits, and weaknesses one by one. Wait until he relaxes...

He stretched out his hand and lightly touched his neck.

Liu Qingshui's pupils suddenly shrank.

Feng Yan looked at his appearance and smiled.

"Don't be afraid, I'm not asking you to take action. Your little ability is not enough for him to pick you off with one shot."

He turned around, walked to the window, opened it, and the night wind poured in, making the candlelight sway.

"When the buyer's manpower is in place, someone will take care of him. You just need to ensure that he...

He paused and looked back at Liu Qingshui, with a bottomless smile on his lips.

"Make sure he is where he is supposed to be."

Liu Qingshui took a deep breath and nodded slowly.

"I... get it."

Feng Yan withdrew his gaze with satisfaction and looked out the window at the dark night sky.

"Chen Jianghe...

He whispered the name in a low voice, with a hint of coldness, a hint of amusement, and a hint of fear that even he himself was unaware of.

"Killing Iron-Backed Bear with one shot is indeed quite capable."

"What a pity...

He smiled softly but did not finish his sentence.

Behind him, Song Qi picked up the tea cup and took a slow sip.