My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

Chapter 230 Bloodshed Disaster, Spirit Stones Stolen

From the moment Chu Lengyu saw Yi Xiaoqi, she sensed that a faint aura of bloodlust lingered above his head.

At first, she was just a little curious.

After all, the world is so big, it's perfectly normal for a few people to die.

However, when she stepped into Xiaojian Pass and stood at the pass, looking around, she was surprised to find that the entire ancient town, regardless of age or gender, was shrouded in a faint bloody light.

However, everyone remained oblivious, continuing their hurried lives as usual.

Even Bai Guanshui, a powerful expert at the Innate Realm, was not spared.

This situation demonstrates that the impending bloodshed will not only have a wide-ranging impact, but will also be a calamity that even experts at the Innate Realm will find difficult to resist.

Bai Guanshui's evasiveness and unwillingness to reveal the truth were irrelevant to her.

The answer she sought was not something a lowly steward like him, assigned to the foot of the mountain, could provide.

Chu Lengyu's mind raced, and she abandoned her intention to linger here. She decided to climb the misty mountain to find out what was going on.

Just as they were about to leave, Chu Lengyu suddenly asked, "Is this soapberry wood for sale?"

The wood looked ordinary, but it contained something extraordinary, and she planned to take some back to study it.

"This..." Bai Guanshui looked troubled upon hearing this.

Fearing he might offend the mysterious woman before him, he carefully chose his words and said, "This item is needed by my family, and I am truly unable to make such a decision on my own. I hope you will forgive me."

Chu Lengyu took out a spirit stone from her storage bag and tossed it gently. The spirit stone slowly floated to Bai Guanshui's front.

She said confidently, "One spirit stone should be enough to exchange for it."

Upon seeing this, Yi Xiaoqi and Bai Guanshui were both taken aback, and at the same time guessed: Could it be that this Miss Chu also has an empty stone for storage?

The spirit stone shimmered with a faint white light. This was the first time Bai Guanshui had ever seen such an object. He felt it was extremely attractive and involuntarily reached out and took the spirit stone into his hand.

As soon as he got his hands on it, he could clearly feel that it contained abundant spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and the concentration of it was several times higher than that of the best cultivation room in the Bai family!

If the Firefly Fungus were to fall into the mortal world, it would surely ignite fierce competition among secular dynasties, and even set off wars.

But this mere spirit stone is enough to make the grandmasters on Misty Mountain fight tooth and nail!

Bai Guanshui was shocked and didn't know what to say.

He excitedly held the small spirit stone, examining it carefully from all angles, but he still couldn't connect it with any treasures he knew.

"This thing is called a spirit stone?" Bai Guanshui couldn't help but raise his head and ask her for confirmation.

"Hmm." Chu Lengyu's face was expressionless, showing no sign of nervousness towards the spirit stones and the soapberry wood.

Bai Guanshui felt a chill run down his spine.

Having overseen countless transactions in the market, this was the first time he had encountered a buyer like this.

The spirit stone in his hand thrilled him, but in her eyes, it was just an ordinary copper coin, and she wouldn't care if it were lost.

This unfamiliar master is truly unfathomable.

Bai Guanshui was secretly on guard, but at the same time, he was also full of curiosity about her identity and background.

He frowned and pondered for a moment before finally nodding in agreement: "This spirit stone... this is the first time I've seen it, so I can't make a judgment. Since Miss Chu is so sincere, let's exchange this soapberry wood for her."

He held up the box containing the soapberry wood with both hands and presented it to Chu Lengyu, speaking earnestly: "Since this is Miss Chu's first visit to Wushan, I will take the liberty of giving you this entire batch of goods as a token of goodwill between my Bai family and you. I hope you will do me the honor of accepting it."

"Heh." Chu Lengyu chuckled very softly, like a gentle breeze across a lake, fleeting in an instant.

She didn't expose Bai Guanshui's flowery words, but took all the wooden boxes and left the Bai family's property.

Yi Xiaoqi, who was standing to the side, was dumbfounded. After regaining her senses, she hurriedly bowed to Bai Guanshui and followed closely behind.

After such a long delay, the Pengjiang River has naturally thawed, and its rolling waves flow endlessly eastward.

Looking at the wide river, Yi Xiaoqi was about to ask a question when she felt her feet lighten and her vision blurred.

When she looked closely, she found herself standing steadily on the bank of the red leaves, with the Peng River behind her.

Yi Xiaoqi was thrilled by Chu's ability to cross the Pengjiang River in the blink of an eye. He thought to himself: "Miss Chu's lightness skill is superb. If I could teach her even a move or two, that would be wonderful."

Chu Lengyu thought for a moment and said, "Lead the way to Lianyunzhan."

Since we're already here, we might as well take a look at all three scenic spots of Wushan.

"Great, great, great!" Yi Xiaoqi was even more excited.

……

Jiangxinfang City.

After confirming that the two had gone far away, Bai Guanshui carefully placed the spirit stone into a specially made jade box for safekeeping.

He summoned a trusted member of the Bai family and asked, "Did they head towards Lianyunzhan?"

"Yes, sir." The subordinate nodded hurriedly. "Don't worry, I've already seen the list. This month, Bai Xing will be the one guarding the mountain gate."

Upon hearing this, Bai Guanshui nodded slightly, pondering to himself.

Although Bai Xing is only at the first level of the Innate Realm, his advantage lies in his steady personality and reliable work.

However, he was still somewhat uneasy about the unfamiliar grandmaster, feeling that her identity was mysterious and her strength unfathomable, and that he could not easily let her go.

However, he could not leave the spirit stone he had just acquired here.

The market is crowded and noisy; if the spirit stone were lost, he couldn't afford the consequences. He had to hand it over to his family as soon as possible to put his mind at ease.

After a moment's hesitation, Bai Guanshui handed the jade box to his subordinate and solemnly instructed him, "Go up the mountain through the secret passage as soon as possible and make sure to deliver this item to the elder personally."

As he spoke, he released a trace of the pressure of the Innate Realm, and his subordinates were immediately terrified.

He carefully took the jade box and assured the elder, "Don't worry, sir, I will personally deliver it to you."

"Hmm." Bai Guanshui patted his shoulder to show his expectations and gave him some advice, "Being able to make a contribution in front of the elders means you have a bright future. Remember to be careful."

His face lit up with excitement, and he nodded vigorously, indicating that he would do his utmost to complete the task.

Only then did Bai Guanshui open the secret passage hidden underground for him.

He watched his subordinate leave until his figure completely disappeared into the secret passage before locking the door and striding away.

He planned to go to Lianyunzhan to see what this Miss Chu was up to.

How many of the three thousand steps of cold stone staircase can she climb?

In that dark underground passage, the Bai family's subordinate stood at the crossroads, a sinister smile on his face.

Without hesitation, he raised the jade box in his hand and smashed it against the ground. The jade box shattered with a crash, revealing the dazzling spirit stone inside.

He stared greedily at the spirit stone that gleamed in the darkness, muttering to himself, "It really is a treasure. No wonder that old man valued it so much."

Recalling Bai Guanshui's instructions, he sneered and said disdainfully, "An elder's appreciation? Bah! I bet the elder just laughed and smashed my skull to silence me and keep the secret!"

"At a time like this, who would still risk their life for your Bai family?" he said indignantly, clearly showing that his loyalty to the Bai family had long since vanished.

After venting his frustrations, he carefully hid the spirit stone in his pocket to make sure it wouldn't be lost.

Then, he changed direction and chose a completely different passage from the one Bai Guanshui had instructed, and strode into it.

This spirit stone will become his bargaining chip to change his fate.