jdhmnovel Chapter 157 I knew there was a problem
Chapter 157 I knew there was a problem
Inside the stone hall, Wang Lin held a round compass and moved it around the hall.
A moment later, Wang Lin seemed to have noticed something and quickly ran to Ding Yi, who was sitting on the rock, and respectfully said:
"Boss, we've found the statue."
Unlike when he first came in, Wang Lin was now completely impressed by Ding Yi's bravery and regarded Ding Yi as his true leader, even changing his way of addressing him.
"lead the way."
Ding Yi stood up and said to Wang Lin in a calm tone.
The two of them, one in front of the other, soon arrived at a floor with intricate patterns. Wang Lin then bent down and carefully grabbed a ring on the ground.
The ring was connected to a thin stone slab. After Wang Lin lifted the ring, the stone slab rose as well, revealing two red statues inside.
The statues are surrounded by intricate patterns that are faintly connected to those on the stone slab above. It is not hard to guess that the Taoist priests of the Blood and Flesh Temple are using these two statues to refine their evil spirits and cultivate themselves.
"Boss, look."
Upon seeing this, Wang Lin immediately smiled and looked at Ding Yi behind him.
Upon hearing this, Ding Yi strode forward and simply lifted the two statues out of the pit with his hands.
Wang Lin watched this scene from behind, and his eyelids twitched again.
It is said that these statues of the Outer Fiends are extremely rare, and the Yin-Yang Palace does not possess many. If these two statues can be brought back, the wealth and honor that our leader will gain this time will be immeasurable.
"go!"
Ding Yi then wrapped the two statues in cloth and gave instructions to Wang Lin.
"Boss, if this statue isn't wrapped in a wooden box, its malevolent energy will gradually dissipate, and it might turn to dust!"
Seeing Ding Yi holding the statue directly in his hand, Wang Lin said anxiously.
"Where are you going to get a wooden box? Conjure one up for me! Get your men out of here!"
Ding Yi glared at Wang Lin and snorted coldly.
"Yes!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Lin put his finger to his lips and whistled. Immediately, several gang members who were cleaning up the battlefield rushed over with their belongings.
All they were carrying were human faces, their chests covered in blood and gore. These faces were crumpled and piled together, dripping bright red blood downwards, a truly gruesome sight.
"Have you brought all the evidence?"
Ding Yi asked.
"Boss, we've cut them all off! We're going to make a fortune this time!"
Someone said excitedly.
"Ah."
Ding Yi nodded, then, carrying the two statues, strode back towards the passage he had come from.
Behind him, his followers knocked over the wooden barrels containing tung oil in the hall, and then threw torches on the ground.
Before long, flames rose from the dark cave, and then the flames spread rapidly in all directions of the stone hall along with the tung oil on the ground.
The group hurriedly walked out of the passage and returned to the jungle, all feeling relieved and marveling at how dangerous the life-or-death struggle had been.
But everyone present understood that the one who truly decided the outcome of the battle was the tall figure leading the charge.
Meanwhile, Ding Yi was touching the statue with one hand, secretly circulating the Exorcism Technique, while his eyes quietly observed his surroundings.
He felt that this so-called investigation had gone quite smoothly.
These flesh-and-blood people seem completely unaware that they have been exposed, which shows that they have great trust in the informant who can pass on information.
Moreover, he did not find the so-called informant in the stone hall, which made Ding Yi feel a little suspicious.
After looking around, Ding Yi still found nothing new, so he could only lead everyone out of the forest, preparing to return home.
Unbeknownst to Ding Yi, hundreds of meters away, a gaunt figure was standing on a treetop gazing in his direction.
Only after seeing Ding Yi and his group walk away did he quickly climb down from the tree and then quietly follow them.
This person was extremely cautious, always following Ding Yi and the others at least a hundred meters behind. Moreover, the color of his clothes was very similar to that of the tree trunks, making it difficult to spot him even if one knew he was there.
Soon, the sound of horses neighing rang out from the edge of the woods, followed by a series of chaotic hoofbeats, which then gradually faded away.
Clearly, Ding Yi and his group have already left Xiaoyao Forest.
A figure swiftly climbed a large tree, looked at the several fine horses galloping towards the official road in the distance, and then quickly climbed down, heading towards the stone hall.
When he arrived at the small mound, he immediately smelled a strong odor of smoke coming from behind. He frowned and was about to rush in.
But the next moment, a figure suddenly rushed out from behind a tree trunk, and at the same time, a strong pulling force suddenly rose from nowhere, dragging him towards that person.
"!!"
The figure looked at the burly man with a thick beard who had suddenly appeared, seemingly quite surprised.
"You little brat, I knew it wouldn't be that simple!!"
Ding Yi sneered, forming a claw with one hand, preparing to capture the person in front of him for further interrogation.
Unexpectedly, the man's lips twitched in mid-air, and the next moment a large amount of black blood spilled from his mouth, his life force instantly vanishing.
"Grass!"
Upon seeing this, Ding Yi's heart skipped a beat. He then flung the body into the nearby bushes.
"So decisive?"
Ding Yi was somewhat surprised by this person's decisiveness; with such a mindset, it goes without saying that he was a suicide squad member.
After thinking for a moment, Ding Yi covered his nose and went to the body. After waiting for a while, he took out gloves from his pocket, put them on, and then began to search the body.
A moment later, Ding Yi stood up with a gloomy expression.
He couldn't glean any useful information from this man; the only thing he was certain of was that this guy wasn't a god worshipper.
"Could it be the Chaotic God Cult?"
A name immediately popped into Ding Yi's mind.
Since he had no ideas, Ding Yi didn't intend to dwell on it any longer. He took out the bottle of corpse-dissolving water from his pocket and poured a few drops onto the corpse.
As the rapidly desiccating corpse lay at his feet, Ding Yi's expression remained unchanged. Only after seeing the corpse completely turn into blood did he turn and walk out of the forest.
But Ding Yi went out and soon returned, quietly hiding behind a tree, wanting to see if he could still wait for a surprise.
This time, Ding Yi waited for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, but no one came. He then left the place with some regret and headed out of the forest.
Upon reaching the edge of the forest, Ding Yi found the horse his men had left for him, then mounted it and rode away slowly.
Two days later, at the Wanxiang Gate.
Zhou Ruoxu stared in disbelief at the faces of the people lined up in front of him, even doubting whether he was seeing things.
"Have you guys stirred up a fire by disturbing the worship of gods?"
Zhou Ruoxu looked at Ding Yi beside him and asked incredulously.
"Clear out the outposts of the Blood and Flesh Sect while you're at it."
Ding Yi grinned.
This caused not only Zhou Ruoxu to break out in a sweat, but also changed the way the elders around him looked at Ding Yi.
The reason why warriors are weak is entirely because, at the same level, warriors are no match for worshippers.
Besides the ability to invoke spirits through worship, their strange and unusual supernatural powers also became a nightmare for warriors.
According to the gang members who went to investigate, Li Baozheng killed the worshippers as easily as killing chickens. He killed almost all of them by himself, including three Xuanji Realm experts!
"Ah, Li Xiangzhu is a peerless hero, I admire him greatly."
After the initial shock, Zhou Ruoxu was secretly delighted.
These people's appearances are enough to make them stand out in front of the Yin-Yang Palace, and they might even gain a significant boost in the resources they receive.
Most importantly, Li Baozheng even brought back a statue of the Outer Fiend God!
This is a treasure that the Yin-Yang Palace specifically requested, and its significance is extraordinary, even though this statue is already covered with cracks and on the verge of collapse.
Thinking of this, Zhou Ruoxu immediately smiled and said to Ding Yi:
"Lord Li has rendered a great service this time. I wonder what Lord Li desires?"
Upon hearing this, Ding, who was sitting in the chair, immediately laughed and looked at Zhou Ruoxu, saying:
"I want cultivation techniques, I want secret manuals, the more the better!"
"Of course, I hate outsiders the most. From now on, this kind of work will be mine. Anyone who tries to take it from me, I'll beat them to death!"