Immortal Realm’s Smuggling Kingpin

Chapter 38: Investigation (Part 2)

Luo Qian was just a Tribulation Immortal. If he had guessed correctly, there was a lot of shady business going on behind the incident. If the person behind the scenes knew that he exposed something to a senior Immortal official from the Imperial Arrest Council, that person might take revenge. This was not something he could bear.

However, a high official was in charge of the Imperial Arrest Council. Luo Qian understood that the collaboration between officials and businessmen brought upon huge profits. He had always wanted to establish relationships with some important Immortals, and now such a great opportunity was in front of him.

Risk against profits. The nature of businessmen was revealed. Luo Qian gritted his teeth. “I think there are a lot of questionable points behind this demon incident.”

Zheng Daoguang got the answer he wanted. He revealed a satisfied smile. “Oh, tell me about it.”

“Firstly, the demon came from Interior Treasure Cave. How can demons cultivate at a place like Interior Treasure Cave without being discovered? Secondly, when the demon was born, the first thing that was destroyed was Interior Treasure Cave. All people and animals have some affection for their own home, their own nest. Even if they are forced to leave, they won’t ruin their nest just like that, right? Thirdly, many Immortals resided at Rosy Cloud Spring. The Zuo Family Manor is the most powerful among these Immortals. Whether the demon depended on its instincts or intellect, it shouldn’t have attacked Zuo Family Manor first. The logical thing to do would’ve been to pick on the weaker counterparts. However, only the Zuo Family Manor was attacked in Rosy Cloud Spring. Lastly, the demon only had one attack. It doesn’t seem like it had a high level of wisdom. However, it is able to find the weaknesses of the Eight-sided Sky Array quickly and accurately. Isn’t that suspicious?”

Zheng Daoguang wanted to hear about the demon from Luo Qian, but he didn’t expect to get a series of clues. Although he didn’t get the answers he expected to hear, there was no doubt that these clues were much more useful. He originally thought Luo Qian was somewhat talented but was just a businessman. However, Zheng Daoguang couldn’t help but look at him differently after this conversation, and secretly felt that perhaps the kid in front of him was a man of work.

Numerous thoughts flashed through his mind. He got up and said, “Thank you, Brother Luo, for the clues. I will make a move first.” He thought of the crux of the problem and was eager to investigate. Hence, he quickly left with his people. Luo Qian looked at their backs and wiped off his sweat secretly. He wondered if he had made the right choice.

“Old Luo, what’s the matter with you this time? You actually went away for seven days!” Du Lengning was secretly afraid. “Those people from the Imperial Arrest Council looked for me four days ago. I gave them all the excuses I could think of. There was no way I could hold them back any longer. Do you know how dangerous it is? If they issue an official arrest document and still can’t find you in the Immortal Realm, you will be done!”

Luo Qian nodded and said with slight resentment, “Do you think I don’t know how dangerous this is? Isn’t it all your fault?” After a while, Luo Qian felt afraid thinking about it and decided never to do it again. She was just a girl from the Human Realm and had nothing to do with him. It only showed that he was still affected by male hormones and was too impulsive. His Immortal self had yet to be perfect and could not self-regulate his hormones…

“What has this got to do with me?” Du Lengning asked.

Luo Qian: “The delay is because of the girl that you had your eyes on.” Luo Qian told Du Lengning everything.

Du Lengning was touched. He said with tears in his eyes, “Old Luo, you’re really a good guy!”

Amused, the feisty Li Fei’er blinked her big eyes as she listened.

After Du Lengning left, Li Fei’er quietly went to the General Manager’s office and asked with a grin,” Boss, did you fall for that girl?” Li Fei’er was preparing to do the accounts. With the power supply cases, his parallel import laptop could work again. He was making plans for the future.

Luo Qian didn’t stop doing what he was doing and asked casually, “Which girl?”

Li Fei’er: “Who else? The one from the Human Realm.”

Luo Qian couldn’t help but laugh. He closed the laptop. “You little rascal, how old are you? What do you know about this?”

Li Fei’er said stubbornly, “Why wouldn’t I know? I often educate others.”

Luo Qian secretly thought, You mean you teach others a lesson? He stood up and pushed Li Fei’er out of the room. “Alright, I need to get back to work. If you have nothing to do, I’ll get you a game console. But please return to your seat now.”

Bang.

Li Fei’er closed the door shut and shouted from outside the door. “You said that! You have to keep your promise. I want the most advanced…” The stone door was thick and heavy, but a Fifth-Order Immortal naturally had her ways of making Luo Qian hear her voice.

Luo Qian continued working. He tapped furiously on the keyboard and suddenly stopped. He frowned and said, “I like her? Before talking about feelings, this is impossible. An Immortal and a girl from the Human Realm? Please, this is reality, not how Prince Chen Xiang rescues his mother from the dream lake or the story about the Weaver girl [1. Chinese fairy tales.].”

Luo Qian shook his head to clear his mind and continued to design his own money-making plan. Only with Immortal Jade could he gain status and protection. Only then can he have a standing in the Immortal Realm, not to be looked down by the Qian Family.

…

The peak of a mountain collapsed on Rosy Cloud Spring. Tens of millions of cubic meters of boulders piled up in the valley; half of the mountain was shattered by the shocking force, exposing the gray-brown rocks inside. Vegetation was severely damaged, and the animals disappeared. Immortal aura was dispersed. For Interior Treasure Cave to recover its glorious scenery would be impossible without at least 1,000 years passing.

Zheng Daoguang stood on a cloud, looking at the rocky beach-like valley below. He felt two fresh breezes behind him. “Sir, Chen Chong is here.”

Zheng Daoguang turned around to see a strong man bowing. “Chen Chong greets my Sir.”

Zheng Daoguang smiled slightly. “Chen Chong, I need to trouble you again this time. Don’t worry; if you can find what we are looking for, I will intercede for you and transfer you over to my side.”

Chen Chong was overjoyed. “Thank you, Sir! I will do my best and not let you down.”

Zheng Daoguang nodded with a smile. “Let’s begin, then.”

Chen Chong, a capable man in the Imperial Arrest Council, was a Sixth-Order Immortal. He should’ve been on the road to success, but he was not well-liked among his colleagues because of his straightforward nature. After suffering a few back-stabs, the dignified Sixth-Order Immortal was sent to guard Frost Ice Immortal Prison.

Chen Chong let out a roar on the ground, and a wave of air swept across the ground. A layer of white ash flew on the stone surface, and the vegetation broke. Four protective gem fires ignited. Chen Chong pulled out a heavy sword and stretched out his hand to caress the blade. A golden light burst out and turned into a 30-foot-long gold dragon as thick as a water vat!

The golden dragon flipped in the air. Chen Chong pointed at it. It let out a loud cry and charged into the pile of rubble.

Boom Boom Boom…

There was a loud noise, and huge rocks were blown up; a path opened up in the rocky valley. This path happened to link with Interior Treasure Cave.

The golden dragon headed all the way down until it reached Interior Treasure Cave’s end before the incident.

Zheng Daoguang shouted. “Okay!”

Chen Chong opened his mouth and gulped. The golden light converged and went back into his mouth.

Once Chen Chong stopped, more than ten Immortals—who had been waiting behind—went into the tunnel immediately. They began to search carefully.

Half a day passed quickly. One of his subordinates seemed to have found something. He got up and flew to Zheng Daoguang. “Sir, please take a look at this!” He held a box made of exquisite crystals. In the box, there were some unusual things.

Zheng Daoguang nodded in satisfaction. “It’s tough for all of you to be so meticulous. You actually found such a small thing. Good, let’s return.”

…

“Fei’er, Fei’er, I need some water…” Luo Qian called a few times, but Li Fei’er didn’t respond. Luo Qian sighed helplessly. He only had himself to blame. Li Fei’er used to be such a hardworking girl. She was proactive and guarded her post like it was her home. Now…

The only thing the feisty Li Fei’er had in her mind was the gaming console Luo Qian promised her. She would nag him three times a day. Luo Qian wanted to manage his business properly, but he was irritated by her. Hence, he went to the Human Realm and bought her a Chinese version Xbox. The little lass was addicted to gaming and had stopped bothering her boss. Now, Luo Qian had to get his own water.

A communication talisman flew in from outside the cave. Luo Qian stretched his hand out to grab it. The talisman was like an agile swallow. It folded itself slightly, went around Luo Qian’s hand, and flew into the cave.

Li Fei’er casually caught the talisman and looked at it. Then, she began packing. “Boss, I want to take leave today…”

“Leave? Why? What is the reason…?”Before Luo Qian finished her question, Li Fei’er had turned into a green rainbow and disappeared into the sky. Luo Qian shook his head. “Forget it; you must have a reason to be on leave.” Luo Qian didn’t need to think about catching up with Li Fei’er.