Li Nianfan looked at the crowd and could not help shaking his head. This was the power of knowledge!

  The murderer lost at not having knowledge!

  Without a doubt, someone tried to frame this Bull Demon. Someone killed Master Gao and blamed it on the bull! Unfortunately, there was a miscalculation.

  He could not distinguish a male bull from a female bull.

  Gao Yue was excited. She said, “Boo, you really didn’t kill my father?”


  Boo?

  Li Nianfan’s lips twitched. What an appropriate name.

  Was this the human and demon version of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl?

  Boo was pleased. It said, “Yue, I certainly did not!”


  Seeing that Gao Yue was about to walk toward Boo, the flirtatious young man by the side had a glint in his eyes. He pulled on her and said, “Yue, this thing’s tricky. We still can’t trust this demon!”


  He paused and said, “Master Gao’s wound was caused by the bull horn. This is suspicious. Even if the bull demon didn’t do it itself, perhaps it asked another bull to do it! In other words, this Bull Demon’s suspicious!”


  Hearing that, Gao Yue’s face changed. She did not know what to believe.

  Li Nianfan looked at the flirtatious young man. He went into deep thought.

  As a modern man in his previous realm who had been brainwashed by all kinds of drama, he made sense of the situation. Although it was only speculation, it should be quite close.

  After all, in this cultivating realm, one’s power came first. The tricks they pulled were overly simplistic. Li Nianfan was not being arrogant but these tricks were minor in his eyes.

  The Bull Demon was not a big figure. There was nothing worthwhile to it. The only issue was that it was in love with Gao Yue.

  From the beginning, the flirtatious young man had been trying to accuse the Bull Demon. He wanted to kill it as soon as possible. He also stood close to Gao Yue. His intention was too apparent.

  Was this a bitter love triangle drama?

  “Miss, the Bull Demon’s still a demon, it’s better to be cautious,” the butler beside Gao Yue said. He looked at Li Nianfan and Nanan. Then, he smiled and said, “Miss, we need to thank the two of them, if not we’d have killed the bull wrongly.”


  “Right, right.” Gao Yue nodded and walked over. She said with reddened eyes, “My name’s Gao Yue, greetings to Mr. Li. Thank you for speaking up. If not, I would’ve regretted it for the rest of my life.”


  Li Nianfan smiled and made a gesture. “Miss Gao, nice to meet you. It’s nothing significant.”


  Gao Yue asked, “Mr. Li doesn’t seem familiar. You’re not from this village, right?”


  Li Nianfan said, “I came from Fallen Town. I was sightseeing and came here to visit.”


  Gao Yue knew what to do. She said, “If you don’t mind, you could stay a few days at the Gao mansion.”


  Li Nianfan did not turn it down. “If so, thank you for your offer.”


  “This man’s quite knowledgeable with good observation. You can even tell a male bull from a female. You taught us something indeed.”


  The flirtatious young man walked over and smiled like a gentleman. “My name’s Sun Yun, I’m a disciple of Qingling Mountain. May I know who’s your master?”


  Li Nianfan felt that he had seen through this man. As he was about to speak a few words with him, Nanan spoke first, “My Brother and I have no Sect. We were lucky to have come across a big opportunity to become what we are today.”


  Here, it started again.

  Time to test one’s humanity.

  Li Nianfan fell silent.

  Sun Yun’s eyes glinted from the deep end. The glint went away quickly and turned into a chill coming from within.

  What a foolish kid. How dare she ruin his plan! They were being the busybody and they were asking to be dead!

  However, he had a smile on his lips. “I see, Brother Li must stay here at the Gao mansion. We have to thank you well!”


  Following that, they arranged for Li Nianfan to stay over while the Bull Demon was imprisoned.

  In the following three days, everyone was busy. They were having the funeral for Master Gao while trying to find the actual murderer.

  According to the findings in the next three days, Li Nianfan was certain that this Master Gao was definitely the family Zhu Bajie married into back in the day.

  No wonder they remained prosperous all these years. It was indeed mysterious.

  Naturally, Li Nianfan wanted to explore this site. The first stop…the back of the farmland!

  However, when he went to the back, Li Nianfan noticed that there were too many people at the back. Without any mistake, they were all cultivators.

  There were all kinds of tools laid out on the ground.

  Meanwhile, someone called out with excitement, “I found it!”


  A cultivator with mud all over raised a…rake!

  He focused all of his energy on the rake. “Nine Tooth Rake! Hurry and show your powers!”


  Bam!

  The rake broke into pieces. Swiftly after, someone went forward to make a note, “Two coins each, don’t run away.”


  “Ah! Idiot!”


  On the other side, another cultivator mocked heartlessly.

  Following that, his eyes focused on a stick leaning on the wall. “Nine Tooth Rake, don’t you think I can’t recognize you if you turn into a stick! Show yourself!”


  Other than him, someone else was digging the soil with his entire body almost beneath the ground. One could only see the soil being plowed.

  Of course, other than the holes, each of them was like a mouse digging for treasures.

  Li Nianfan turned around. He was speechless. It seemed that there was no use staying here, it was all ruined. They ruined the attraction site.

  Coming out from the back, Li Nianfan even saw a signpost. It said ‘Trail of Zhu Bajie Piggybacking His Wife’ and ‘Zhu Bajie and Wife Running Away’…


  Really? They really turned this into a tourist attraction?

  Li Nianfan was shocked. He did not want to look. He was walking around the Gao mansion.

  Click!

  With a gentle sound, Gao Yue happened to walk out of a room. Her eyes were swollen as she tried to wipe off the tears.

  “Miss Gao.”


  “Mr. Li,” Gao Yue greeted him. She was like a flower in the wind, soft and sad. This sudden change did trigger her quite a lot.

  Li Nianfan was curious. “Miss Gao, many of the settings here did surprise me. May I know whose ideas were these?”


  Gao Yue said bitterly, “It’s nothing to be shocked about. I had no choice but to do this.”


  Li Nainfan found it strange. “No choice?”


  Gao Yue was a gentle woman. She treated Li Nianfan politely. Therefore she explained to him in a calm voice, “Everything started with the ‘Journey to the West’…”


  So due to the ‘Journey to the West’, many people found out this was Gaolao Village. Many people visited this place in search of treasure. The Gao family was disturbed but could not fight against the cultivators, so Gao Yue came up with this idea.

  It was better to be filled than empty.

  With that, she turned this into a tourist attraction. Since the visitors wanted to come, they made them pay to hang around.

  With that, they managed to keep the cultivators under control instead of them always using their power.

  One had to admit that this woman was indeed very clever.

  Gao Yue continued, “Luckily, my Gaojia Village is protected by the Qingling Mountain. Sun Yun’s the Sect Master of the Qingling Mountain Sect. He lives here to personally make sure the cultivators don’t start causing trouble.”


  Sun Yun?

  That man did have some innovative ideas. He was merely waiting for his time.

  However, Li Nianfan only thought about it. If he said it out loud, Gao Yue would not believe him and might even hate him for that.

  Li Nianfan said, “Miss Gao’s very clever to have come up with this idea.”


  “What use is there? My father’s still dead.” Gao Yue pursed her lips and said with sadness, “My family has always been kind. We never had any enemies. The death of my father must be related to someone eyeing the treasure from ‘Journey to the West’.”


  Li Nianfan fell silent.

  He did not expect this matter to be related to his book.

  If he did not tell the story, perhaps the Gao mansion would live without trouble, and perhaps Master Gao would not be dead.

  Without a doubt, although Gao Yue did not say it, she must have had some prejudice against Li Nianfan.

  Looking at her, he felt guilty. He had to help out in this matter.

  “Let’s not talk about it, Mr. Li. Goodbye for now.” Gao Yue bowed at Li Nianfan and was ready to walk away to stay by Master Gao’s body.

  Li Nianfan looked at her back. He opened his mouth and finally, he sighed and said, “Please, stay, Miss Gao.”


  Gao Yue turned and looked at him suspiciously. “Is there something else, Mr. Li?”


  Li Nianfan said, “Would Miss Gao like to meet Master Gao one last time?”


  Gao Yue stared at him wide-eyed. She was dumbfounded. “Mr. Li, you…what do you mean?”


  Li Nianfan said, “I can bring you to the Underworld to meet Master Gao.”


  Gao Yue had a look of excitement on her face. She then asked with disbelief, “Rea—really?”


  “As long as you’re willing to do so.”


  “I’m willing to! Of course, I am!” Gao Yue was very excited. She nodded uncontrollably.

  “Okay!”


  Li Nianfan smiled and stomped on the ground three times. “God of Soil and Ground, please, come up!”


  Gao Yue looked at Li Nianfan while Li Nianfan looked at the ground. He was trying to stay calm.

  He would be lying to say that he was not nervous. After all, this was his first time summoning the God of Soil and Ground.

  If he failed or if there was no God under this land, he would be too embarrassed! He would end up looking like a fool.

  Luckily, the God of Soil and Ground did not disappoint Li Nianfan.

  It did not take long before a small elderly man with a walker and a bent back slowly spun out from the ground.

  He was very nervous as he bowed at Li Nianfan politely. “Greetings to Lord Saint.”


  Although he was already trying his best, his body was still trembling. There were beads of sweat on his forehead and he did not even dare to look Li Nianfan in the eyes.

  He had no choice. Lord Saint’s reputation was too powerful! Even the Jade Emperor and Empress made it clear to them all that Lord Saint was far beyond them. He was an existence way beyond one’s imagination. No matter who met him, they had to please him wholeheartedly. Nobody should offend him or upset him!

  Li Nianfan looked at him curiously. His hair was long and white. They hung on him like dried grass. “You’re the God of Soil?”


  “Yes, Lord Saint, I’m made of the improved ginseng below the ground. I’m highly nutritious. If Lord Saint likes any of my body parts, just tell me. I’ll cut it off for you!”


  God of Soil did not even hesitate to show him his ankle. He did not hesitate to show his sincerity.

  “Cough, cough. No need. You’re overly friendly.”


  Li Nianfan coughed and said, “Alright, bring us to the closest City God Temple. We’d like to pay a visit to the Underworld.”


  God of Soil dared not slow him down. He quickly said, “Please, follow me.”


  Li Nianfan looked at the dumbfounded Gao Yue. “Miss Gao, let’s go.”


  “Argh!”


  Gao Yue jolted as she covered her mouth in shock. She said blankly, “God…God?”


  “Not even close! I’m just a lucky ordinary man.” Li Nianfan smiled and waved it off. Instantly, a cloud appeared below his feet, bringing along Gao Yue and God of Soil toward the sky.

  The City God Temple was in a small town not far away from here. With Li Nianfan’s pace, the temple had come into sight in just five minutes

  God of Soil stood on the Deluxe Merit Golden Cloud. Both his legs were trembling. This was the most epic moment in his life!

  So much Deluxe Merit! He wanted to cry just by looking at it…


  He directed them with a trembling voice, “Mr. Li, it’s right in front.”


  “Hmm, thank you.” Li Nainfan nodded. To stay low-key, he gradually landed on an empty land outside the town.

  God of Soil waved it off as he said with terror, “You’re too humble. If there’s anything else, I’ll do all I can!”


  Li Nianfan looked at him. With a thought, he took out a peach and handed it to him. He said with embarrassment, “I don’t have anything with me, I only have some food with me. It’s nothing significant but very yummy. Please, have a try.”


  He knew that many Immortals were nice to him due to his Deluxe Merit and his friendliness. However…he could not simply give out Deluxe Merit. He asked for a favor with nothing to offer back. It was not good for his reputation.

  Since good food was a way to show one’s appreciation, the taste of the fruit was impressive so it would not come across too stingy.

  To be a good man, one had to give gifts…


  God of Soil looked at the peach in front of him and he was dumbfounded.

  His eyes popped out as if his soul was gone.

  This…this…this…


  He said he had nothing with him? Then what was this?

  This was the most precious treasure in the world!

  It was too precious! He had no right to even look at it!

  Li Nianfan saw that the God of Soil was zoning out. He said awkwardly, “It’s okay if you don’t like it.”


  “I like it! I like it!” God of Soil had chills all over and his legs almost went soft as he fell to his knees. He quickly said, “My head wasn’t functioning well. I’m getting old. Please, be generous and forgive me for my clumsiness. I love peaches! Really!”


  “Ha-ha-ha, as long as you like it.” Li Nianfan smiled and handed him the peach. “Goodbye for now.”


  The God of Soil looked at Li Nianfan leaving and then at the peach in his hand. His hand holding the peach started to tremble vigorously.

  With so much excitement, he took a deep breath and lifted his hand to slap his aged face.

  Slap!

  He did not hold back when he slapped himself. He even left a mark on his face.

  However, he was grinning from ear to ear. The wrinkles all over his face shook as he jolted all over.

  This was not a dream! This was not a dream!

  He got lucky! He got so lucky!

  He merely showed him the way and yet the expert offered him this Spiritual Fruit! Waa…so extravagant! How touching!

  No wonder they said the Lord Saint was a big figure! Being able to hang around Lord Saint was indeed the greatest blessing one could ever get! Even talking to him was an opportunity!

  Out of so many Immortals, the rate of bumping into Lord Saint was too low. And yet…he was able to have this honor! He got so lucky! This was like hitting the jackpot!

  He got rich in one night!

  He was so happy!

  No way, how could he enjoy this pleasure alone? He must find the God of Soil next door to share the happiness with him!

  Not long ago, the next door God of Soil found a Deluxe Spiritual Treasure and showed it off to him.

  This time, he would make him watch as he ate the peach…


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