"My divination indicates that today is the day my treasure should have appeared. Why is it gone?"
"Who on earth stole my treasure? I will tear them limb from limb!"
Chen Jie ignored his complaints and quickly controlled his storage ring, gathering the spirit stones, jade, and various treasures piled on the ground.
Lin Shuang watched in utter astonishment as these items vanished into Chen Jie's hands.
However, remembering Chen Jie's hint, she pretended nothing had happened.
It wasn't until Chen Jie collected the last item that he froze.
It was a tree growing inside a glazed bottle, emanating a radiant glow, much like the multicolored clouds seen outside.
"Could this be it?"
Chen Jie's heart stirred, and he directly stored it into his storage ring.
"Why? Why must heaven be so cruel to me!" Zhou Yu continued to roar.
"Esteemed immortal, do you have any further commands? If not, we must depart, as we are in a hurry."
Seeing that Zhou Yu had not noticed his actions, Chen Jie prepared to leave.
"Go, it seems I must remain here for a while longer," Zhou Yu said weakly.
Chen Jie cautiously asked, "Would you like me to help you relocate? If a bad person finds you here and destroys your body, what then?"
"It matters not. There is no one in this world capable of harming me."
Chen Jie gasped.
This dispelled any thought Chen Jie had of confronting him. He would likely gain no advantage if a fight ensued.
"Ah, yes, I do have something I need to ask of you, young man. I am from the Qingcheng Sect in the mortal world. Could you perhaps search for them for me? If you find anyone from Qingcheng Sect, please convey my message!"
"Of course, I won't let you do this for free. I will bestow upon you a cultivation technique that everyone dreams of!" Zhou Yu declared.
Chen Jie exclaimed excitedly, "Alright, I promise!"
"Listen carefully, the technique I will teach you is extremely profound..."
Following this, Zhou Yu recited the incantation to Chen Jie.
However, after listening for a while, Chen Jie sensed something was amiss.
This was hardly a high-level cultivation technique; it was merely the most basic Qi Refining Art.
It was even far inferior to the mental power cultivation method he had taught Luo Nan.
The ceiling for the Qi Refining Art was only the ninth layer of Qi Refining.
This fellow wanted him to do a favor without offering any real benefit!
Chen Jie felt somewhat speechless but did not blame him, as his treasure trove had been completely plundered by Chen Jie. There was no room for complaint.
Zhou Yu then provided Chen Jie with more information about the Qingcheng Sect, and Chen Jie left with Lin Shuang.
Not long after they had gone, Lin Shuang excitedly exclaimed, "Chen Jie, you..."
"Hush! Don't speak carelessly!" Chen Jie quickly interjected.
After walking for a bit longer, Lin Shuang once again called out excitedly, "Chen Jie..."
But she was once again stopped by Chen Jie.
This matter was of great importance.
Chen Jie was aware of the abilities of powerful cultivators; they could sense things even from miles away.
Let alone the fact that they had only walked a short distance.
However, Lin Shuang was impatient, calling out Chen Jie's name every few steps, her pretty face flushed with excitement.
She naturally understood the implications of the treasures Chen Jie had obtained.
More importantly, she was intensely curious about how Chen Jie had made all those treasures disappear.
Finally, they reached a flat area about five miles away.
Chen Jie retrieved two chairs, a table, and some drinks from his storage ring.
After setting up a soundproof barrier, he gestured for Lin Shuang to sit down.
Lin Shuang's eyes widened again at the sight.
"You're not mistaken. I obtained his storage ring long ago. I just hadn't come here when he was still dormant," Chen Jie explained to Lin Shuang.
"Let me see your storage ring!" Lin Shuang exclaimed, her face flushed with excitement.
Chen Jie removed the ring and handed it to Lin Shuang.
Lin Shuang examined it carefully, murmuring, "Such a small ring, yet it can hold so much!"
"Chen Jie, I want one too!" Lin Shuang looked at him with longing.
Her eyes were glazed over.
With such a storage ring, she could store a house in it and live wherever she went.
She could keep all her belongings inside, including her private items. It would be incredibly convenient.
If she could have a storage ring, she would even offer herself.
Chen Jie replied, "I can't give this to you right now, but I can give you one in a while."
"Really?" Lin Shuang asked excitedly.
"Indeed."
Once Chen Jie reached the Foundation Establishment stage, he would be able to refine and create storage rings.
"Then I'll be waiting!" Lin Shuang said excitedly.
"Young man, may I ask you about someone?" a gentle voice reached Chen Jie's ears.
This startled Chen Jie, as the speaker was standing only five meters behind him.
He hadn't detected them at all.
Upon closer inspection, it was a woman dressed as a village woman.
Her voice inexplicably evoked a sense of goodwill in Chen Jie.
"Oh? Who are you?" Chen Jie asked, puzzled.
"I am a mountain dweller here," the woman replied.
"And what do you wish to ask us?" Chen Jie inquired.
"I'd like to know if you recognize a person named Chen Jie?"
Chen Jie's heart skipped a beat. He knew that something unusual was afoot.
He immediately said, "Chen Jie? I do know him. May I ask what business you have with him?"
"I'm going to kill him! Because he killed my disciple!"
The woman, disguised as a village woman, sneered at the end.
A seductive aura emanated from her entire being.
Her ample chest was quite striking.
"Wait? Who are you? How could Chen Jie have killed your disciple?" Lin Shuang demanded indignantly.
"Girl, this is not for you to butt in. Be gone!"
The woman waved her hand, and immense force surged towards Lin Shuang.
Lin Shuang attempted to block it, but upon colliding with the energy, she was sent flying backward with a resounding crash.
Chen Jie's figure flickered, and he caught Lin Shuang, preventing her from hitting the ground.
Chen Jie's expression became solemn.
He realized this woman was no ordinary person; she was stronger than anyone he had encountered before.
"Who was your disciple?" Chen Jie asked again.
"There's no harm in telling you, so you can at least die with some understanding! My disciple was Su Xin Zhen Nü!"
"And I! Am Su Xin Zhen Nü's master, Granny Ma!"
Granny Ma, despite her name suggesting age, did not look old at all. Her attire was rustic but carried a twisted sensuality.
After speaking, her face contorted with hatred, and her voice became mournful, like a vengeful spirit: "You brat, Su Xin Zhen Nü was my only true disciple, and you dared to take her life! You base beast! Even if I slaughter everyone with a blood connection to you, it will not quell the rage in my heart."