My Apprentice Is Too Diligent

Chapter 61: Moon Bay Treasure

"His name is Yan Xixing."

Pang Qianding replied dumbfoundedly, "Yan Xixing was only at the Fourth Layer of the True Qi Realm last year. I don't know which layer he is at now."

Fourth Layer last year?

He's probably at the Fifth Layer now!

The threat is limited at the Fifth Layer of the True Qi Realm.

With the complete "Three Yang Power" combined with "Soul Annihilation," a surprise attack would have a 99% chance of killing him!

Thinking of this, Chen Wuji's heart slightly eased. The large stone pressing on his head could be put down now.

"Do you know anyone who has a grudge against Zhao Kongchuang?"

Chen Wuji asked again, "The closer they are, the better."

"Yes," Pang Qianding replied dumbfoundedly, "Shi Zhongtian happens to be in White Water County."

"Shi Zhongtian?" Chen Wuji raised an eyebrow, "The Shi Zhongtian you're talking about, is he from the Shi family stronghold?"

"Yes," Pang Qianding replied dumbly, "Shi Zhongtian is the second-in-command of the Shi family stronghold, the son of Shi Yuanjin. Three years ago, he had a conflict with the young general in the capital city, and they became enemies since then."

Chen Wuji understood, "Why is Shi Zhongtian in White Water County? Do you know where he lives?"

"I don't know why, but he lives in the Zhang family's residence," Pang Qianding replied dumbfoundedly.

"The Zhang family?" Chen Wuji was surprised, "Is there a connection between the Zhang family and the Shi family stronghold?"

"I don't know," Pang Qianding said.

"..."

Alright, it seems that the Zhang family keeps a low profile, but they have a wide network of connections.

They even have a connection with the Shi family stronghold!

The Shi family stronghold doesn't belong to any county, but is an independent fortress in the wilderness.

There are many experts inside, and strong individuals emerge constantly.

The prefix is Southern Sun Prefecture.

Nanyang, the Shi family stronghold!

They have a view of the entire Fengzhou, not just a specific county.

It's better to stay away from the offspring of such a powerful force.

Originally, Chen Wuji wanted to impersonate Shi Zhongtian and kill Zhao Kongchuang.

The latter had targeted him and even made Pang Qianding come looking for him, but he was stopped by Yang Jia.

This matter has caused quite a stir.

Whether Chen Wuji takes action himself or uses the aliases "Qin Shubao" and "Cheng Yaojin" to kill, he cannot completely avoid suspicion.

As soon as someone targets you, they end up dead in a few days.

Zhao Kongchuang's father, General Zhao Jie, will definitely take action.

Zhao Jie is the kind of person who doesn't need evidence. As long as he suspects you, he will immediately take action.

Although Zhao Kongchuang is not well-regarded in the Zhao family.

But that's because he has two older brothers above him.

Zhao Jie himself should still treat Zhao Kongchuang well.

Otherwise, Zhao Kongchuang wouldn't be able to mobilize thousands of troops from various places to besiege the Blood Sword Sect.

Pang Qianding and the other captains wouldn't address him as "Young General" either.

The three words "Young General" already represent a certain recognition.

Therefore.

Killing Zhao Kongchuang cannot be rushed.

Blaming Shi Zhongtian won't work either. If it attracts Shi Zhongtian's attention, things will only get more complicated.

Chen Wuji himself will attract even more attention.

So how can this matter be resolved?

Stirring up trouble in troubled waters!

In the blink of an eye, Chen Wuji thought of a strategy.

Create a big commotion in the county town, attracting everyone's attention.

Shift everyone's attention to other matters, and it will be easy for Chen Wuji to deal with Zhao Kongchuang privately.

As for Pang Qianding, we can't kill him for now.

It's better to keep him alive, he will be more useful.

Considering this, Chen Wuji didn't ask any further questions and immediately activated the "Three Souls and Nine Spirits Illusionary True Technique," condensing a spiritual seed and implanting it into Pang Qianding's brain.

Activate the soul implantation!

With an undercover county military officer puppet, Hidden Dragon Gate will benefit greatly.

"Mmm!"

After spending some time, the soul was successfully implanted into Pang Qianding. His expression suddenly stiffened, and in the next moment, his body trembled, his eyes turned white, and he began to convulse, uttering sounds of pain.

Chen Wuji watched nervously from the side.

Fortunately, after half an hour, Pang Qianding recovered from his daze without collapsing.

"From today onwards, I am your master."

Relieved, Chen Wuji looked directly into Pang Qianding's eyes and said in a deep voice, "My name is Qin Shubao, and you must protect me even if you die. You are an obedient servant!"

"Yes, master~!"

Pang Qianding's eyes gradually regained clarity as he looked at Chen Wuji, who appeared as "Qin Shubao," and knelt down on one knee.

"Pang Qianding pays respects to the master!"

...

The soul implantation on Pang Qianding was successful.

With the assistance of this military officer, Chen Wuji's plan could be implemented quickly.

One day later, a sensational piece of news spread throughout White Water County.

"Have you heard? There's a monster fish causing trouble in Crescent Bay. It's said to have capsized two boats and eaten everyone on board."

"What monster fish? It's obviously a sign of a treasure. A few nights ago, there was a burst of colorful light in Crescent Bay, illuminating several nearby mountains and even the entire bay. It's obvious that there's a precious treasure or leaked aura!"

"Really? I heard that there were two True Qi Realm experts fighting in Crescent Bay, and the shockwaves they released caused waves over ten meters high."

"You're just bragging. Although True Qi Realm is powerful, it's not capable of creating waves ten meters high. Anyone with that ability would be at least in the Ascending Heaven Realm!"

"Alright, stop arguing. Whether it's a monster fish, a treasure, or experts fighting, something definitely happened in Crescent Bay. Who wants to go with me and see what's going on?"

"Why bother? There have always been legends about Crescent Bay, treasures, relics, but after years of exploration, nothing has been found. There's nothing there!"

"That's the key issue. Places with legends are definitely not simple. Just because there was nothing before doesn't mean there's nothing now. For example, if the time is right and the aura leaks, anything is possible. Anyway, I want to go and see."

"Count me in!"

"I'm going too. Let's all go and see. It's not far, and if we don't find anything, we won't lose anything. But if there really is a treasure, we'll be lucky!"

"Yes, yes, the sooner we go, the sooner we can get it."

...

Within two days, White Water County was in an uproar!

From the county lord to the beggars on the street, everyone knew about the anomalies and possible treasures in Crescent Bay.

Suddenly, everyone's attention shifted entirely to Crescent Bay.

Some people couldn't wait and immediately rushed to Crescent Bay.

Because Crescent Bay had always carried an air of mystery in White Water County.

Legend had it that there was a treasure here, and anyone who obtained it could ascend to the heavens and become a powerful Ascending Heaven expert.

For hundreds of years, this rumor would resurface from time to time.

Although it was eventually discovered to be false.

But people couldn't resist their sense of luck and the excitement of searching for treasures and becoming stronger.

What if it was true?

If it was true, and they arrived too late, they would miss out.

Under the stimulation of this mentality, groups and individuals immediately appeared on the road from the county town to Crescent Bay.

No one knew.

This "Crescent Bay" incident was intentionally planned and spread by someone.

"Hmm, what if someone really discovers a treasure in Crescent Bay? Would I be considered helping everyone?"

(End of this chapter)