Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 1240 - 549: Sneaking into the City (2)

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Previously on Cultivating with Top Enlightenment...
Ning Qi tricked an attendant into his Sumeru Courtyard, where he confronted him about how an assassin found his location. After the attendant confessed his involvement and implicated Liu Xi, Xue Haoran, and an assassin organization, Ning Qi killed him. Ning Qi then proceeded to the pawnshop on the second deck where the assassins were located.

"Young Master, what brings you here?"

As soon as he entered, a clerk came to greet him.

Ning Qi was not recognized.

Because, at this moment, Ning Qi had already used the help of Medicine Spirit.

Successfully disguised.

With Medicine Spirit’s help, no one could possibly recognize him.

"I have treasures to pawn."

"Is your shopkeeper here?"

Ning Qi glanced at the clerk and then asked in a deep voice.

"Yes, he’s inside!"

"Young Master, please follow me!"

The clerk, upon hearing Ning Qi’s words, became quite interested.

He called out, letting Ning Qi follow him.

"Alright!"

Ning Qi agreed, then followed the clerk toward the backyard.

In no time, they reached the backyard.

The clerk led Ning Qi further until they arrived at a study room’s door.

"Shopkeeper, there’s a distinguished guest."

The clerk knocked on the wooden door and respectfully spoke.

"Come in."

Soon, a stern voice came from inside.

"Young Master, please enter!"

The clerk opened the door respectfully, letting Ning Qi in.

"Alright!"

Ning Qi agreed, then opened the door and walked in.

He saw an elderly man with white hair sitting in front of the desk.

Yet, his eyes sparkled with bright light.

Just with a glance, Ning Qi could tell this old man’s prowess was that of a True Immortal.

It seemed, perhaps even stronger than Wei Immortal.

However, for the current Ning Qi, his power surpassed him greatly.

"Young Master, what do you wish to pawn?"

The old man looked at Ning Qi with curiosity.

"What percentage do you offer for pawning here?"

Ning Qi did not say much but first asked a question.

"We can only offer you sixty percent."

"Our giant wheel sails through the void for many years, if you visit once, finding us again won’t be guaranteed."

"So, our business is like a one-time trade."

"Do you understand what I mean?"

The old man chuckled at Ning Qi’s words, then seriously explained.

"I understand."

Ning Qi nodded, then smiled: "Well, apart from pawning, do you conduct other businesses?"

"Oh? What do you mean, Young Master?"

"Is there some difficulty?"

The old man did not directly answer, but first asked.

"Yes, indeed there is."

Ning Qi nodded, then continued: "I came with Liu Xi."

"Oh? Liu Xi?"

"Hasn’t he already taken people? Why are you still here?"

"Didn’t you coordinate?"

Upon hearing this, the old man struggled to react.

"We coordinated; precisely because of that, I found this place."

Ning Qi nodded, then gazed intensely at the old man: "Thus, my affair is quite simple."

"To claim your life."

"Boy, you must be Ning Qi!"

Understanding Ning Qi’s words, the old man realized the situation.

The mission had failed, and someone came seeking revenge.

"Yes."

Ning Qi nodded: "Disguised, so you didn’t recognize me."

"I’m here; should know my purpose, right?"

"Hmph, you think you’re a match for me?"

The old man snorted coldly, ready to make a move.

"Snap!"

However, Ning Qi gave him no chance.

Before the old man could act, a hand firmly gripped his neck.

"You... you are, Heavenly..."

The old man grabbed Ning Qi’s arm, attempting to resist.

Unfortunately, it was futile.

Ning Qi’s Heavenly Immortal strength overflowed; the old man was no match.

"Crunch!"

Without a word, Ning Qi crushed the old man’s neck with a forceful grip.

He snapped his storage bag, and collected the old man’s body.

With everything resolved, Ning Qi stood.

Then left the yard.

Upon departure, he reached the front hall.

"Young Master, take care."

The clerk, oblivious to the events, cheerfully escorted Ning Qi to the door.

"Alright!"

Ning Qi looked back at the clerk briefly and then left promptly.

After leaving, Ning Qi restored his appearance.

"How’s it, what needed resolving, resolved, right?"

He discussed with Medicine Spirit on his shoulder.

"Master, everything should be settled."

Medicine Spirit pondered, then added: "Even if there are some leftovers, no matter."

"We merely say goodbye and depart from here."

"Why not let them search, it matters not?"

"We’re at the edge of the Fifteenth District, at the border between Fifteenth and Fourteenth District."

"A distance of eighty thousand miles, impossible to find us."

"Hmph, you’re right!"

Ning Qi snorted lightly, then took Medicine Spirit back to the deck.

Reopened a simple cabin room, and rested on the bed.

The night passed slowly.

At the break of dawn next day, Ning Qi awoke.

Besides hearing the restless noise outside the giant wheel.

Upon departure, he headed straight to the deck.

Seeing many people gathered.

Evidently, they were ready to disembark the ship.

"Master, we’re almost there."

Medicine Spirit stretched lazily on his shoulder, and smiled.

"Indeed, this journey was quite intriguing."

Ning Qi chuckled softly and added: "Come on, we’re starting descent!"

"Okay!"

Medicine Spirit responded and looked forward.

The giant ship had indeed started to descend.

Soon, people began to disembark one by one.

Ning Qi and Medicine Spirit joined the crowd and went down together.

Upon reaching the spacious ground, they saw many waiting there.

Among them, a team of guards stood ready.

"Master, do you think they’re awaiting Xue Haoran?"

Medicine Spirit observed the people curiously and asked.

"They appear to be guards, likely from this city."

"Maybe, they truly are."

Ning Qi laughed, then said: "Yet they won’t meet him in this life."

"Well, let them wait for the next life."

Medicine Spirit chuckled.

Ning Qi kept moving towards the city with Medicine Spirit.

Along the way, merchant caravans and various vehicles journeyed onward.

Ning Qi continued ahead on foot; after a while, he reached Yun City’s outskirts.

"Master, let’s go inside."

Medicine Spirit glanced inside, showing curiosity.

Evidently wanting to explore the wonders of Yun City.

"Let’s find a group to blend in."

Ning Qi spotted Yun City’s guards from afar.

Then looked back, searching for an opportunity to blend in successfully.

"Master, shouldn’t we enter directly and boldly?"

"Why sneak in?"

Medicine Spirit asked puzzledly.

"We disembarked from the giant wheel, their Young City Lord died."

"They’ll undoubtedly investigate us."

"Blending in solves everything peacefully."

Ning Qi chuckled and kept looking back.

Soon, his eyes lit up.

"What is it?"

Medicine Spirit immediately tensed up.

"Found someone familiar!"

"Unexpectedly after this journey, Princess Xiangxiang was with us! I didn’t notice!"

Ning Qi laughed, pointing at the caravan behind.

It was Princess Xiangxiang’s troop.

The leading commander clearly noticed Ning Qi too.

He rode over directly.

"Benefactor!"

Respectfully dismounted to salute Ning Qi.

"We seem to have quite a destiny!"

Ning Qi commented to the commander with a smile: "Being so destined, let’s enter together!"

"Having you with us is our honor, Benefactor!"

"Please!"

Upon hearing Ning Qi would enter with them, the commander delightedly made way.

Inviting Ning Qi to join their caravan.

"Please!"

Ning Qi smiled too, and walked toward this familiar caravan.