Who Brought Him into the Cultivation World?

Huangfu Liang was adamant that he couldn’t have been mistaken; otherwise, he wouldn’t be combing the streets trying to find the person.

”Find that bastard, and maybe I can get my stone back.”

He gritted his teeth as he spoke.

”If you’re not mistaken, then it’s strange. Why would that guy, instead of hiding properly with the stone, come to White Emperor City?”

Ye Hei frowned, pondering for a moment. Normally, having acquired such a valuable item and burdened with the debt of lives from Langya Mountain, wouldn’t it make sense to hide as far away as possible?

Daring to show up here.

”Could it be that he’s still after the Dragon Blood Stone?”

Han Yu suddenly spoke.

The timing of this guy’s appearance coincided exactly with the news spreading that I also had a piece of the Dragon Blood Stone. There’s no guarantee that he’s not after the stone in my possession.

But, a mere Divine Gaze Realm cultivator, on what basis?

”I’ll ask my junior brothers to help look.”

After Ye Hei waved his hand, a dozen figures suddenly emerged from the bustling crowd. They had blended in seamlessly, appearing no different from ordinary cultivators. If they hadn’t stood before them now, no one would have guessed they were cultivators from Unparalleled Tower.

After whispering some instructions, the cultivators nodded repeatedly and then merged back into the crowd, disappearing without a trace.

”Aren’t you calling out your sect elders? It wouldn’t hurt to have a meeting at the Government Office.”

Han Yu glanced around and couldn’t help but speak.

”There are no elders; I just brought these brothers with me this time.”

Ye Hei grinned as he replied.

The key is, he hadn’t expected to encounter a Transcendent Realm cultivator right away. Even if he had anticipated it, which of the sect’s Transcendent Realm cultivators was under his command? At best, he was just the sect’s senior brother, not the Sect Leader.

Han Yu was shocked and amazed, thinking Ye Hei was daring to pretend without any sect elders backing him up. This guy had spoken without the slightest politeness, directly confronting the other side, seemingly provoking them to make a move.

Even he had assumed Ye Hei’s back was covered by a Transcendent Realm cultivator accompanying him for protection.

”Out here, strength is self-reliance. As long as I don’t reveal it, he has to think twice about how many Transcendent Realm cultivators will come for him if he makes a move.”

Ye Hei didn’t find anything strange about this. He had done it many times before, intimidating with force and using momentum. These were second nature to him.

Otherwise, how could he handle all external affairs for Unparalleled Tower? If he had to rely on elders to step in every time he encountered someone stronger, he’d never fulfill his role as senior brother.

The two listened in a daze, while Huangfu Liang wore an odd expression. Damn it, they were both senior brothers, but the late Qin Ziming was truly leagues apart from others.

Upon returning to the Government Office, Ling Wuce was sitting idly in the outer hall. Seeing the three returning, he quickly asked about their findings, and Han Yu recounted the events solemnly.

After everyone sat down, the group they had been with was nowhere to be seen.

”I sent those three back first.”

The members of the Hundred Herbs Bureau were in the inner courtyard checking on and treating Ou Mingdong’s injuries.

”So aside from encountering a somewhat devious Transcendent Realm cultivator, you also ran into a suspected Langya Mountain traitor, Li Qingquan.”

Ling Wuce frowned as he spoke. According to the Inspectorate’s analysis, if Li Qingquan intended to kill Qin Ziming, he lacked the strength to do so alone; he must have had assistance. Based on speculation, Li Qingquan had likely been planning this for a long time.

As for this transcendent existence, for such a Great Cultivator to arrive in White Emperor City without a whisper reaching the undercover spies of the Inspectorate was unbelievable.

If the opponent hadn’t revealed himself, it’s likely that the Guardian Mansion would never have known of his presence based solely on their strength.

”Do you have any insight into who the opponent might be? Artifact, Dao, Divination, Pill, or perhaps something unconventional?”

Ling Wuce asked as he looked at Ye Hei.

Ye Hei merely shook his head and sighed. At the time, he had already provoked the other party, but they didn’t make a move, only controlling the situation with spiritual power.

Provoked them?

Ling Wuce was also surprised, speaking out of intrigue.

”This little one is quite bold.”

”Wasn’t it because he was also there?”

Ye Hei patted Han Yu on the shoulder. He had already assessed Han Yu’s strength; otherwise, it could have easily gone wrong.

”However...”

Ye Hei pondered, then quickly stepped forward to the table, and began sketching on a piece of paper with a pen. In a moment, a portrait had vividly emerged on the surface.

Han Yu couldn’t help but admire it at first glance; the artistry was impressive, precisely capturing the likeness of that middle-aged man.

”Tower Master Ling might try using this portrait for the Inspectorate’s investigation.”

Handing the portrait to Ling Wuce, Ye Hei spoke slowly.

A Transcendent Realm cultivator of this caliber can’t possibly be anonymous. It’s conceivable there might be such figures in Hidden Sect, but most are insignificant.

If there’s no reputation, how can a sect be passed down? In an unbroken legacy, with dwindling numbers, they might not even have enough resources for cultivation. Surely, they can’t simply live on air for sustenance.

It’s impossible for a Wild Cultivator to reach such a realm solely relying on themselves.

”Except for you.”

Ye Hei cast a glance at Han Yu and added.

This guy should be considered an anomaly, with the Inspectorate unable to trace his origins, and the Nine Sects can’t find out either. That can only mean he truly is a Wild Cultivator, blazing his own trail. Could the Alchemy Dao be the true path?

Upon hearing this, Ling Wuce immediately summoned the Palace Guard to pass the portrait back to Ascension Tower and then spoke with a smile after completing the task.