CHAPTER 779: CHAPTER 316: BORROWING YOUR HEAD FOR A MOMENT

Xu Jin now could also be considered an expert in invisibility, suddenly finding another, especially one who came to spy on him, aroused some curiosity.

His cultivation level wasn’t high, Fourth-order Ninth Layer Peak.

Xu Jin activated two Mingji Star Patterns of the Lower Star Palace, and within a few breaths, he roughly locked onto the location of this "Pretender."

He was strolling outside his own courtyard.

It seemed he was snooping.

Who could it be?

Xu Jin’s first reaction was, could it be a spy sent by the Qian’an Emperor?

At this time, the one who most wanted to find Xu Jin’s whereabouts was definitely that foolish emperor.

It was also for this consideration that Xu Jin did not make a move.

After a dozen breaths, Xu Jin noticed that after several attempts to probe and confirming that there was no one inside the courtyard, this "Pretender" quietly sneaked into Xu Jin’s courtyard without triggering the caution array plate that Xu Jin had bought.

This astonished Xu Jin.

This low-tier caution array plate turned out to be useless.

A few breaths later, this "Pretender" left Xu Jin’s courtyard, and Xu Jin silently followed.

Clearly, this pretender did not notice Xu Jin.

The invisibility produced by Lingji Star Hall was still very strong.

Ten miles away from Xu Jin’s courtyard, this "Pretender" revealed himself, a short cultivator.

Xu Jin tailgated him, and after 15 mins, they arrived at a large courtyard with big characters at the entrance: Seven Killings Hall.

Seeing these characters, Xu Jin immediately thought of Zheng Guan from the afternoon who was competing to buy Mid-tier Star Healing and who claimed to be from the Seven Killings Hall.

Could it be him sending someone to probe Xu Jin?

Xu Jin activated the Mingji Star Pattern to remotely sense, discovering that the strongest in the Seven Killings Hall were two Fifth-order Ninth-layer signals, and there were none above the Sixth Tier.

But all in all, there were about forty or fifty breaths, mainly Fourth Tier.

There being no Sixth Tier, it was basically impossible to detect Xu Jin.

Consequently, Xu Jin boldly continued his invisibility and followed this "Pretender" until the pretender entered one of the rooms.

"Eh, Lao Ma is back, how is it?"

"Hall Master, I’ve scouted it out pretty well."

"What do you mean?"

"Hall Master, there was no one in the house, which allowed me to get a clear look! This kid’s living is very simple, everything he uses, apart from the bedding he brought himself, is ordinary.

Even the bedding is ordinary goods.

There is a set of teaware, the market price wouldn’t exceed twenty taels.

Apart from this kid’s presence, there were only two other breaths in the entire courtyard, one Fifth Tier and one Fourth Tier, and no other people’s presence.

I feel, he doesn’t seem to have any significant background," Lao Ma responded.

"Are you sure?"

"Hall Master, you don’t trust my eyes? Generally speaking, a family heir, even those of the imperial family, would certainly be particular about what they use, and this kid’s stuff, they don’t even touch the edge of being particular.

Also, regarding the possible existence of an Sixth Tier bodyguard you mentioned.

I didn’t find anything!

Normally, if there were a hidden expert as a bodyguard, there must be traces of this expert within his courtyard.

But there’s nothing," Lao Ma said.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Guan laughed, "It seems this kid might be some rich man’s son able to casually produce Mid-tier Star Healing to preserve his life. So, he must have not just one Fifth Tier Emblem for self-preservation.

His wealth must not be meager.

Lao Ma, keep an eye on him.

As soon as this kid leaves Xingyang Battle City, notify me immediately!

You won’t be short of rewards," said Zheng Guan.

After listening to all this, Xu Jin silently left.

Originally, Xu Jin wanted to directly eliminate this guy.

But he couldn’t do it without any noise or trace.

Killing Zheng Guan would allow Xu Jin to escape silently, but it would certainly cause a disturbance, possibly even drawing attention from Xingyang Battle City officials.

Xu Jin was now keeping such a low profile that he didn’t dare even acknowledge Yuchan.

Naturally, he wouldn’t risk exposing himself for such an insignificant matter.

Since that was the case, he’d just wait for them to come to him.

Returning to his courtyard, Xu Jin inspected it and found no signs of tampering, then continued to focus on his cultivation.

*****

In Yangdu Battle City, within the residence of Marquis Yangdu Chai Ce.

Zhao Weizhen, Right Minister of War of the Mystic Tiger Army, hastened to the rear flower yard, saluted to Marquis Yangdu Chai Ce, who was dressed in a brocade robe, "Marquis, did you summon me?"

Marquis Yangdu Chai Ce turned around, glanced at the bowing Zhao Weizhen, and beckoned, "Come closer!"

Zhao Weizhen moved nearer as instructed.

In the next instant, Marquis Yangdu Chai Ce stretched out his hand and delivered a hefty slap to Zhao Weizhen’s face.

Smack!

In an instant, Zhao Weizhen’s face swelled up, and blood dripped from the corner of his mouth!

"Do you realize your mistake?" Marquis Yangdu Chai Ce bellowed.

Zhao Weizhen scrambled to his feet, not daring to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, and hurriedly admitted his guilt, "Marquis, it was my negligence, poor planning, and lack of attention that led to the annihilation of the elite troops sent to the Fire Cloud Star Domain..."

Smack!

Zhao Weizhen hadn’t finished speaking when he was slapped down to the ground again by Marquis Yangdu Chai Ce.

"The annihilation of the entire army in the Fire Cloud Star...