jdhmnovel Chapter 157 The Ruthless Chen Wan'er
Chapter 157 The Ruthless Chen Wan'er
And so, one filled with resentment and the other feigning innocence, the two spent the night blaming each other and secretly cursing each other.
As dawn broke, they were shocked to find that their cultivation levels were visibly declining rapidly.
Their eyes met, and panic was evident in their expressions. Even those who were usually calm were at a loss for what to do.
Zou Yue made a quick decision and hurriedly contacted Steward Li of the Death Hall.
Little did he know that at this moment, Manager Li's mind was in complete turmoil, and he was so panicked that he was at a loss for what to do.
After Cai Kang's cultivation level suddenly dropped for no apparent reason, the Death Palace dispatched three more capable cultivators at the Void Refinement stage to hunt down Chen Wan'er.
They thought that with their superior numbers, they could definitely take on that difficult task.
Unexpectedly, these three people also fell victim to the virus one after another.
As a result, Chen Wan'er's reward for this task soared from the initial five thousand high-grade spirit stones to twenty thousand high-grade spirit stones.
Even with such an attractive price, no one dared to accept it.
The reason is simple: any cultivator who takes on this job will experience a dramatic decline in their cultivation level, as if falling into an abyss.
Of the four unlucky people who took the order earlier, one was the most miserable.
Having fallen from the high position of the Refining Void stage to the Nascent Soul stage, he is now so frightened that he stays at home, like a bird startled by the mere twang of a bow.
After all, those who can fight their way to the Void Refinement stage on the path of cultivation are all ruthless characters who have gone through countless hardships and dangers.
Moreover, as assassins, they have countless enemies and adversaries all over the world.
Once the news of his sudden drop in cultivation level is leaked, before his cultivation level can be completely dissipated, his enemies will take advantage of his vulnerability and bring about his death.
Manager Li was extremely anxious. On the one hand, he was worried about this hot potato that no one dared to take on, and on the other hand, his subordinates who were at the Void Refinement stage were all "caught in the trap".
This had a significant impact on the future development of the Hall of Death.
Especially for the annual internal competitions, without these key players, how can they maintain the atmosphere?
He had high hopes that his outstanding performance this year would earn him a promotion.
In this situation, let alone promotion, it's uncertain whether one can even keep their current position.
Thinking of this, he secretly vowed that if the Glazed Tile School ever commissioned him again, the reward would be tripled, and he would not accept the commission for even a penny less.
Otherwise, the Hall of Death would surely be dragged down.
At the same time, Chen Wanzhen, within the Liuli Sect, had just received a secret report.
Upon hearing that Chen Wan'er had appeared near the sect, her eyes lit up as if she had seen the dawn of hope to clear her name.
Immediately, she hurriedly gathered her team and rushed to the location indicated in the message.
Before even getting close to their destination, they could faintly hear the sounds of fighting and shouting.
Chen Wanzhen was overwhelmed with emotion and extremely excited.
He was convinced that Chen Wan'er was engaged in a fierce battle of magic, and secretly rejoiced that he would be able to capture her alive this time.
Upon closer inspection, however, they were greatly disappointed.
Three or two cultivators were arguing heatedly over a single spiritual herb, neither willing to give in.
Not only was there no sign of Chen Wan'er, but there wasn't even a shadow of a female cultivator at the scene.
In her anxiety, Chen Wanzhen shouted:
"Hey, you lot, have you seen a female cultivator named Chen Wan'er pass by here?"
The group, engrossed in their battle, impatiently pointed in one direction.
As soon as Chen Wanzhen and her group left in a hurry, they immediately stopped what they were doing.
They exchanged a glance, and a meaningful smile appeared on their lips.
Immediately afterwards, one of them used his supernatural powers to send a message.
Chen Wanzhen quickly followed the directions and, sure enough, the back of a female cultivator came into view in the distance.
Her heart raced and her blood rushed to her head.
He secretly thought to himself, "If only I could capture Chen Wan'er this time..."
Not only could it completely clear itself of suspicion, but it could also rebuild its image in the eyes of the people of the Glazed Tile School and save face.
As the female cultivator ahead was about to disappear from sight, Chen Wanzhen was extremely anxious.
He quickened his pace and followed after them without hesitation.
However, in the next second, she felt a blur before her eyes and an invisible force rushed towards her.
She was completely blocked outside, and no matter how hard she tried, she could not move forward.
"Holy Maiden, we are trapped in a barrier, what should we do?"
The attendant beside him cried out in panic.
Chen Wanzhen's heart skipped a beat, and she pondered to herself:
This barrier is so troublesome, could it be that Chen Wan'er has already advanced to the Nascent Soul stage and has such powerful methods?
Although she is now a Nascent Soul cultivator, the more she tries to break through this sudden and powerful barrier, the more powerless she feels.
She knew in her heart that with her current cultivation level, breaking through this barrier would be no easy task.
When the people inside the barrier realized that they could not escape this predicament no matter what, a cloud of despair instantly enveloped their hearts.
Several cultivators secretly grumbled and vented their resentment on Chen Wanzhen.
He kept grumbling in his heart: It's all because this saintess acted rashly.
Without any prior planning or preparation, they dared to come and arrest Chen Wan'er on a whim.
Now look what's happened! They haven't even seen a trace of Chen Wan'er, and instead, they've been imprisoned with no way to escape.
"Listen up, you people inside the barrier! If you want to live, obediently throw out your storage bags!"
A cold, slightly mocking voice suddenly broke the silence.
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned, their faces filled with astonishment and absurdity.
In the past, they followed the Holy Maiden of the Glazed Tile School on her adventures.
Relying on the sect's prestige, they have often robbed others under the guise of justice, enjoying the thrill of plunder.
Who could have predicted that fortune would turn around?
Today, I've become a lamb to the slaughter, trapped within this barrier and extorted at will.
The group looked at each other, at a loss for what to do.
Subconsciously, everyone turned their gaze to Chen Wanzhen. After all, as the Holy Maiden, everyone wanted to see how she planned to deal with this tricky situation.
Seeing no movement within the barrier, in the blink of an eye, the barrier seemed to come alive and began to change strangely.
In a short while, the people inside were ruthlessly divided into small, enclosed cubicles.
They were completely isolated from each other, and could only sense each other's presence through sound.
"I'll count to three. If no one takes any action by then, don't blame me for being impolite!"
That chilling voice rang out again, like a countdown to death, exuding an undeniable intimidation.
"one……"
"two……"
"three!"
The three words had barely left his lips when a piercing scream ripped through the air.
Then a loud "bang" rang out, like a thunderclap, making everyone's eardrums ache.
Could this commotion mean that someone's body was instantly blown to smithereens?
Everyone was shocked and felt a chill run down their spines. This robber was far too cruel and ruthless!
At this moment, a trembling voice, choked with sobs, asked:
"How can you guarantee that you'll let us go if we hand over the storage bag?"
His words were filled with fear and resentment, yet also revealed a hint of desire to survive.
Upon hearing this, Chen Wan'er, who was outside the barrier, couldn't help but chuckle softly.