Chapter 17 The Allure of the Great Pie

Ye Chuxiao, temporarily without any bargaining chips, could only resort to drawing grand schemes.

Of course, while a scheme might be just a scheme, it still held the possibility of satisfying hunger.

Yuan Meng was also in thought, contemplating whether Ye Chuxiao's proposal was reliable.

"Agree to him!" Yuan Jia Dragon King suddenly appeared, speaking to Yuan Meng.

Yuan Meng stared at Yuan Jia in astonishment.

"Just as he said, we don't have many good choices at the moment, perhaps... this is a good opportunity."

Turning his head, Yuan Jia Dragon King looked at Ye Chuxiao: "However, you must explain the whole story clearly. Who is the person we need to meet with you, and what is the matter we need to do?"

"We won't blindly act as swords for others."

Ye Chuxiao breathed a sigh of relief, and then said directly: "I received reliable information that Saber Hero Yan Po will attack Divine Catcher Lu Baimei. I have also dealt with Yan Po, and I don't believe he would attack Lu Shenbu for no reason, so I plan to find Yan Po to verify this first."

"If it is determined that Yan Po does not have this intention, then I will invite him to visit Lu Shenbu together."

After listening, Yuan Jia Dragon King frowned and said: "It sounds reasonable enough, but why don't you find other Divine Catchers from your Six Doors to help investigate together?"

Ye Chuxiao shook his head with a wry smile: "Me? Just a golden badge candidate. Although I wouldn't say my words carry no weight, I'm still not able to command a dignified Divine Catcher."

After saying this, Ye Chuxiao emptied his mind, and then summoned his friend 'Joker'.

Joker stood beside Ye Chuxiao, making a piercing, strange laugh. The powerful emotional fluctuations interfered with the Heart Elixir, which was equivalent to interfering with Ying Shu's surveillance of him.

Of course, this method cannot be used frequently, otherwise it will make Ying Shu serious and vigilant.

He is now being placed in a relatively 'safe' position by Ying Shu because of his weak cultivation. If Ying Shu determines that he is qualified to confront her, then the treatment will be completely different.

Briefly shielding himself from Ying Shu's gaze, Ye Chuxiao quickly said: "And I have a hunch that if Lu Shenbu is really in danger, it must be related to the imprisoned Golden Divine Catcher."

Ye Chuxiao had to reveal some information to persuade the two dragons.

Otherwise, no matter how much the two dragons need help at this time to find the Yunmeng Cauldron, they would not recklessly participate in Ye Chuxiao's troubles.

"Jin Buyi? Isn't he locked up?"

"And it is said that he has been controlled by the Heart Elixir of the Primordial Order's demoness. I don't know how a guy who is so easily subdued became a Six Doors Divine Catcher." Yuan Meng's tone was slightly contemptuous.

This is probably the general impression that many people who know part of the truth have of Jin Buyi.

After all, no matter how you look at it, Jin Buyi handled the Battle of Yunmeng Marsh too badly.

Whether before or after the battle, he was as hasty as a novice.

Of course, the reason given to the public is that many people believe that he was interfered with by the Heart Elixir, which greatly weakened his willpower.

At this moment, only Ye Chuxiao knew in his heart that if Ye Chuqi was telling the truth, then Jin Buyi was disguising himself as prey.

As the saying goes, 'the best hunter often appears in the form of prey'. To win the game with the demoness Ying Shu, he first showed weakness to the enemy, allowing Ying Shu to think she had him under control.

At the same time, he also used his imprisonment as a natural barrier, eliminating all possibilities that he might harm Lu Baimei.

Ye Chuxiao didn't know why Lu Baimei, the Divine Catcher, was killed, but there must be some unknown connection between Lu Baimei and Jin Buyi.

And this connection might be able to unravel some of the mysteries surrounding Jin Buyi.

"Showing weakness to the enemy first in battle is also a tactical means. Although Jin Shenbu is imprisoned, it doesn't mean he has no chance to turn the tables. He is still an Intent Realm cultivator, not to be underestimated," Ye Chuxiao reminded.

Dragon King Yuan Jia nodded: "Okay! We can accompany you to meet Saber Hero Yan Po first. As for whether or not we will go to see Lu Shenbu together, we will decide after meeting Yan Po."

Accompanying Ye Chuxiao to meet Yan Po was not a problem for the two dragons.

Without Tang Sudong as a teacher and elder to guide and rely on, although Saber Hero Yan Po is still one of the top Intent Realm cultivators in Daheng, his threat and danger to other Intent Realm cultivators has been greatly reduced.

"Okay! Then where is Yan Po, do you know?" Yuan Meng asked Ye Chuxiao.

Ye Chuxiao nodded: "If there are no accidents, I probably know."

Little Cold Mountain, Ancient Bamboo Forest!

Saber Hero Yan Po was using his world-renowned Yue Breaker Saber to shave thin bamboo strips, and then weaving the bamboo strips into various bamboo products.

Heroes also need to live.

Even if they can be self-sufficient in food through hunting, they still need money to buy clothing, salt, lamp oil, and other daily necessities.

Yan Po disdains going around robbing the rich to help the poor like many 'heroes'. He gives away any ill-gotten gains he occasionally obtains to the poor, while he himself relies on this craft to maintain a simple life.

Ye Chuxiao had used the Dao rhythm aura dropped from Yan Po many times to rewind time and see him practicing his saber in the Ancient Bamboo Forest of Little Cold Mountain.

So he was quite certain that he could find Yan Po here.

And that was indeed the case.

When Ye Chuxiao, along with the two dragons, arrived at the Ancient Bamboo Forest, Yan Po had already discovered them.

However, he did not stop what he was doing, but continued to weave the bamboo basket skillfully, without even raising his head.

"Excuse me, are you Saber Hero Yan Po?" Ye Chuxiao asked, knowing the answer.

Yan Po said with his head down: "Yes! But now there is only Yan Po, and no Saber Hero. I haven't been a hero... for a long time!"

"This prosperous world that Lord Tang exchanged with his life, aren't you going to walk around and take a look?" Ye Chuxiao asked again.

Yan Po suddenly raised his head. His eyes were not as decadent as his tone, but still sharp and bright.

"Who are you?" Yan Po questioned.

Ye Chuxiao said: "You may not remember me, but I was there when Lord Tang pushed you out of the dungeon with a palm."

Yan Po's gaze locked onto Ye Chuxiao, and then he suddenly stood up: "It's you? I remember now!"

"What did you say to Brother Tang at that time?"

"Great Hero Yan! You should know best that what I said would not affect Lord Tang's decision. I just admired his character and risked going to see him," Ye Chuxiao said.

"Okay!" Yan Po stared at Ye Chuxiao seriously, ignoring the two dragons following behind Yan Po.

"Based on your words alone, whether true or false, if you have any grievances, I can make a trip for you," Yan Po said.

Ye Chuxiao said: "I came here, first of all, to ask you a question. Have you ever thought about killing Divine Catcher Lu Baimei?"

Yan Po was slightly silent after hearing this.

"Yes!" Yan Po then said.

Ye Chuxiao's heart sank slightly after hearing this. Things were starting to become unfavorable. If Yan Po really killed Lu Baimei, then the breakthrough point he thought he had would no longer be a breakthrough point.

"Can I ask why?" Ye Chuxiao asked.

Yan Po said: "Lu Baimei handled the case carelessly, causing the Xie family of seven in Xiaomiao Village to be innocently affected by the gangsters and die tragically. I learned about this by chance, and I was indignant, so I challenged Lu Baimei."

Ye Chuxiao's heart returned to his stomach after hearing this.

"So, did you win?" Ye Chuxiao asked.

Yan Po said: "He felt guilty, so his attacks were not decisive, and I cut him once, injuring his internal organs. I thought he was still a good official, so I didn't take his life."

"So, you won't kill Lu Shenbu again, right?" Ye Chuxiao asked.

Yan Po said: "That's right!"

"Then if I said that someone will kill Lu Baimei in five days, and the real culprit is presumed to be you, what do you think?" Ye Chuxiao asked.

This question was problematic, so much so that the two dragons who had been following Ye Chuxiao without speaking glanced sideways at Ye Chuxiao.

"Sounds like you have learned some clues about the future in advance, is it divination?" Yan Po asked Ye Chuxiao.

Ye Chuxiao said: "Yes!"

"The only possibility that I will kill him is if I find that Lu Baimei has not repented and is still careless in handling cases, harming the innocent," Yan Po said.

Ye Chuxiao said: "He has not left the Divine Capital and will not be handling any cases."

Before leaving, Ye Chuxiao had confirmed some details that he still remembered with Ye Chuqi.

Because Lu Baimei's case was the beginning of Jin Buyi's 'comeback', Ye Chuqi had also done some research.

He had confirmed some of Lu Baimei's movements by looking through the archives.

Of course, it is also possible that the archives were falsified.

Therefore, before meeting Lu Baimei, it is best to follow Yan Po first.

"Then under what circumstances would you choose to remain silent and admit that you killed Lu Baimei, even though you know that Lu Baimei's death has nothing to do with you?" Ye Chuxiao then asked Yan Po.

Yan Po slowly stood up, and then stared at Ye Chuxiao, his aura rising.

The terrifying saber intent interfered with the laws of heaven and earth. In an instant, every leaf in the entire bamboo forest seemed to turn into the shape of a saber.

Even though these sabers did not intend to swing at Ye Chuxiao, the mere coldness was enough to make people's skin crawl and feel chills.

The two dragons stood to the left and right in front of Ye Chuxiao, resisting the pressure for him.

"If I killed someone, I won't deny it, but if it wasn't me, then no one will make me compromise," Yan Po said, staring at Ye Chuxiao.

"You are questioning and suspecting me, no matter what your reasons and purposes are... this is the last time," Yan Po said in a stiff tone.

Yan Po is a very thorough martial artist. Martial artists sometimes value their reputation more than their lives.

Ye Chuxiao fell into a brief moment of thought after hearing this.

"Yan Po has no reason to lie. After all, whether Lu Baimei was killed by him or not is not yet a fact, but only a possibility."

"From another perspective, what could break Yan Po's persistence, reverse his current attitude, and take the blame?"

Ye Chuxiao suddenly woke up and looked up, thinking of a name... Tang Sudong!

"Is there any connection between Jin Buyi and Tang Sudong?" Ye Chuxiao interrupted his boundless associations.

Because this association was too unfounded.

Simply using Yan Po's change of attitude as an argument can only be regarded as a sudden whim, not even a possibility.

"If you want to know the answer, then five days later, visit Lu Baimei, the Divine Catcher, with me!" Ye Chuxiao extended an invitation to Yan Po.

Yan Po pondered slightly, seemingly still hesitant.

Ye Chuxiao added: "Don't you want to use the facts to fiercely counter my suspicions?"

"After all, I am also one of the last people Lord Tang met, and I have a similar mark to you."

"Don't you care about my thoughts at all?"

Ye Chuxiao shamelessly played the Tang Sudong card again.

Although it was shameless, it was indeed effective for Yan Po.

"Okay! I'll go with you!" Yan Po agreed immediately.

Ye Chuxiao then put on a smile and began to ask Yan Po about his experience in saber techniques in a familiar manner.

At first, Yan Po just perfunctorily answered, but as he spoke, he became more focused, and his eyes towards Ye Chuxiao also showed some surprise and closeness.

The reason was that... Ye Chuxiao's understanding and ideas on the use of saber techniques were too close to his.

Not only that, but some of the principles of cultivation in it coincided with what Tang Sudong had taught him.

This inevitably made Yan Po think more, believing that Ye Chuxiao had also been taught by Tang Sudong, and was someone who had a special bond with Tang Sudong like him.

"Brother Yan! Do you have any clues about the Realm of No Definite?"

"Did Lord Tang ever tell you about his experience in the Realm of No Definite?" After Ye Chuxiao became familiar with Yan Po, he glanced at the two dragons who were still acting as 'wooden stakes' aside and came up with an idea.

One Yan Po was certainly not safe. Bringing the two dragons would ensure that things were almost foolproof.

After all, Dragon King Yuan Jia only promised to accompany him to find Yan Po, but did not promise to go to see Lu Baimei together.

Sure enough, the two dragons perked up their ears when they heard the words Realm of No Definite.

The cultivation of the demon race and the cultivation of the human race are still different.

However, there are still similarities in the end. The cultivation of the two dragons has now reached a limit by relying on their bloodline talents. To break the boundary and rise to a higher level, they must learn from others.

And Tang Sudong was one of the few cultivators in the Realm of No Definite. His relationship with Yan Po was also well known to many people.

If Tang Sudong left experience for Yan Po, it must be extremely valuable.

In his exchanges with Ye Chuxiao, Yan Po had gradually regarded Ye Chuxiao as his little brother.

People like him are like this. Once they let down their guard and begin to agree with someone, they will be wholeheartedly without any selfish thoughts.

"Brother Tang did occasionally talk about it casually."

"He once told me that standing below the Realm of No Definite and looking up at it is very far away, but it is actually just a choice."

"Always remember the words of the sage, examine yourself three times a day, and you will gain something."

"But he also said that this requires one's own enlightenment. If others point it out, it will become an obstacle to knowledge, which will not only not be beneficial, but will also make the distance farther and farther because one deliberately wants to work in that direction."

"Precisely because it is difficult to remember and inconvenient to pass on, the content about the Realm of No Definite has been rarely recorded in writing throughout the ages. Even if there is occasionally some, it is hidden by later generations," Yan Po said.

Although what Yan Po said was still unclear, it undoubtedly pointed out a direction.

The two dragons clasped their fists at Yan Po.

Dragon King Yuan Jia even said: "For the sake of Great Hero Yan, we will be included in the Lu Mansion visit five days later."

Ye Chuxiao achieved his goal, with a smile on his face.

"Okay! Finally... before that, we still have to visit Divine Catcher Shi Huang and Minister Yuan Shen," Ye Chuxiao said.

Doing things requires thoroughness and meticulousness, trying not to leave loopholes.

Although it is unlikely that their intervention will lead to Lu Baimei's death, forming a logical closed loop, in order to guard against the possibility of being used, Ye Chuxiao must first go to Shi Huang and Yuan Shen, the actual heads of the Ministry of Justice and Six Doors, to report the action and frankly tell them some of his thoughts.

Whether they believe it or not, this is a safe measure.

Even if things slide into an unfavorable situation, this report will leave room for maneuver.

Of course, it is limited to reporting to Shi Huang and Yuan Shen.

Telling more people will lose confidentiality and increase unnecessary variables.