Chapter 57 Helplessness

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"Has the mastermind behind the marketplace attack been found?" the Sect Master of Yuanming Sect asked with a composed expression.@@@@ It wasn't that he wasn't angry about the incident, but several days had passed since that night, and much of the fury in his heart had dissipated. "No, we can't find any other clues." The clues that could be found all pointed to Demon Cultivators, which made people feel uneasy, as if the Demon Cultivators were being framed. Although Demon Cultivators act on whims, that is just the surface; in reality, they value benefits greatly and seldom take unprovoked action unless there are sufficient benefits involved. Despite Yunqing Marketplace's prosperity and bustle, it is only significant within the bounds of Yunping State; within ten thousand li, the marketplace doesn't rank at all! Moreover, the most valuable Spiritual Object received by the marketplace in recent times was a tier-three Blood Essence Stone. Objects of such level are not without value, but they aren't worth a Demon Cultivator traveling across a state to Yunqing Marketplace. What's most important is, if a Demon Cultivator had indeed been behind the attack, the corpses littering the marketplace, the rivers of blood—they wouldn't exist, because to a Demon Cultivator, these are all excellent resources for cultivation or materials for crafting demonic artifacts. "We still need to focus our suspicions on our old adversaries," the Sect Master murmured softly and asked, "Has there been any news from the Green Sword Sect?" The black-clad cultivator below shook his head and said, "The news we've received does not indicate any unusual activities from the Green Sword Sect recently." "Is that so?" The Sect Master's eyebrows knitted slightly. Could it really not be the handiwork of the Green Sword Sect? A sudden thought struck him, "Has Zhang Yun sent back any messages?" Zhang Yun was the only Foundation Establishment disciple that Yuanming Sect had sent to infiltrate the Green Sword Sect, and he would only make contact for matters of great importance. This time was no exception. But it wasn't that the matter wasn't significant, rather Zhang Yun had died and therefore could no longer send messages to Yuanming Sect! And because of the uniqueness of the Life Token, Yuanming Sect was still unaware that Zhang Yun's identity had been exposed and that he had been killed by the Green Sword Sect. "This matter requires further investigation from you all; I always feel that there's more to it." Ever since the marketplace attack, he had an ominous premonition that something worse was about to happen. "Yes!" The black-clad cultivator responded and immediately blended into the shadows, vanishing from sight. With a faint sigh, the great hall once again fell into silence. The experience truly frightened him. If Li Shiren had returned even a moment later, the Formation would have been broken! Even though several of his uncles desperately helped him block those frenzied Loose Cultivators, given Li Zhirui's physical condition at the time, he would likely have not survived long in that chaotic marketplace. "I definitely won't leave Da Rong Island until I've broken through to Foundation Establishment!" Li Zhirui declared resolutely. Though breaking through to Foundation Establishment wouldn't necessarily guarantee complete safety, at least if a similar incident occurred, Li Zhirui would possess the strength needed to respond more effectively. Chirp! Da Qing, sitting beside him, seemed to pick up on Li Zhirui's thoughts and quickly voiced agreement, nodding earnestly. Even though several days had passed, the memory still frightened him immensely. "You," Li Zhirui shook his head and chuckled. But that was just Da Qing's nature—he didn't want to change him, nor was there a need to. For fighting, having him was enough. Moreover, after breaking through to Foundation Establishment, he would be able to contract a second Spirit Beast! Concerned about insufficient resources? With the space at hand and his Alchemy on the right track, Li Zhirui wasn't too worried about that aspect. ... In the Li family's main hall, Li Shilian and the other Elders gathered together to listen as Li Shiren detailed the situation at Yunqing Marketplace. "Judging by the clues we have, the attackers are likely Demon Cultivators. They incited the Loose Cultivators, not only attacking the marketplace but also killing the Yuanming Sect's stationed Cultivators and looting the storeroom," Li Shile couldn't help but say. Li Shiren nodded; he had the same thought, but he hadn't shared his guess earlier to avoid influencing others. "Demon Cultivators?" Li Shiqing's expression turned grave. Demon Cultivators were no trifling matter, and their various strange and unpredictable methods were virtually impossible to fully guard against. Li Shiqing sighed inwardly; even if they knew that this was the work of Demon Cultivators, what could the Li family do? If Demon Cultivators indeed wished to move against the Li family, with their strength, they wouldn't be able to fend them off. "Be extra cautious in the coming days. Shiren, for the next few days, take the family members who have contracted flying Spirit Beasts and patrol the nearby seas. If you notice anything unusual, report back to me immediately," Li Shiqing instructed, then decided to leave the matter at that. As he had said before, if they truly faced them, the Li family wouldn't stand a chance. "When can the two shops in the marketplace reopen?" Li Shiqing asked another matter, one of great importance to the Li family's development.

Chapter 57 Helplessness

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