Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8472: Loyalty (1)

“Pa!” The jade pendant clutched in Liu Feizhou’s grasp shattered right away. As he stared at the fractured jade pendant in his palm, a flicker of incredulity crossed Liu Feizhou’s gaze. Moments later, he couldn’t hold back and shouted, “My Lord!” He dropped to his knees on the floor and gazed at the Jade tablet he held. Tears began to flow freely, drawing the shop assistants’ notice. They hurried over to check on Liu Feizhou, puzzled by his sudden outburst of sorrow and the reason behind his deep grief.

Liu Feizhou paid no mind to their concern. Tears poured down his cheeks as he fixed his eyes on the jade pendant. It took quite some time before he brushed away his tears and examined the jade pendant once more. With care, he stored the jade pendant securely. Then, he addressed the workers, “Return to your duties; there’s no need for you here.”

The shop assistants, seeing Liu Feizhou’s grim face, held their tongues. They simply agreed and departed. Once they were gone, Liu Feizhou retrieved the Jade slip from Wen Liyi. He probed it with his spiritual power and lifted his head in astonishment. The revelations inside the Jade slip had caught him completely off guard. He never imagined its contents would reveal this—the Ghostwind Bandits’ treasure trove. His master had pursued the Ghostwind Bandits’ treasure relentlessly, with his family’s quest spanning nearly a millennium. For generations, they had chased after the Ghostwind Bandits’ treasure. Such a truth seemed utterly astonishing.

Yet, Liu Feizhou quickly noted Wen Liyi’s instructions for him. A surge of joy filled him. He stowed the Jade slip and shut his eyes in contemplation. After some moments, he rose and produced several Jade slips. He inscribed details into them, then spun on his heel and exited the pharmacy, making his way beyond the market.

Beyond the market’s bounds, he soared directly from the island toward the spots where rogue cultivators from surrounding isles frequently gathered herbs. There, he placed the Jade slip he carried before heading back to the market. Upon return, though, he bypassed the medicinal store. Instead, he activated the teleportation array to reach the island once home to Wen Liyi of the Venomous Bug Valley.

The island Wen Liyi formerly occupied went by the name Golden Bee Island. Its hallmark was the Golden Bee serving as Wen Liyi’s Natal spiritual puppet. These Golden Bees stood out among their kind. They boasted incredible speed, delivered devastating strikes, and possessed robust defenses. Truly, they made ideal candidates for a Natal spiritual puppet. As Wen Liyi’s servant, Liu Feizhou held the right to visit the island. Typically, he stayed at the market overseeing the medicinal store, not lingering on the island, yet he carried an identity card granting him access.

Upon reaching Golden Bee Island, Liu Feizhou surveyed his surroundings and picked a path. He pressed onward and shortly arrived at a sprawling courtyard. Spanning roughly five acres, it loomed impressively large. Black stones formed the enclosing wall, giving it an ominous vibe.

A single entrance marked the yard. Guarding the gateway stood two massive spiders, each reaching a man’s height. Their bodies gleamed black, with human faces etched on their backs. Furry legs added to their savage, frightful appearance, evoking images of infernal demons freshly escaped.

Liu Feizhou approached the entrance and eyed the pair of spiders. Though familiar with such creatures from past encounters, a chill of fear gripped him anew. He clasped his fists toward them and declared, “I am Liu Feizhou, servant to Sir Wen Liyi. I’ve come under his directive to meet Sir Da Jiuzhi!”

Da Jiuzhi ranked as the foremost true disciple of Golden Bee Island. His power was immense, rumored to have attained the refinement realm. Yet, he hadn’t ascended to elder status. Among his peers, he held the best prospects for claiming the Island Lord position. Beyond that, he served as Wen Liyi’s key supporter. Wen Liyi aligned with Da Jiuzhi’s faction, the most dominant force on Golden Bee Island.

Indeed, the top ten sects nurtured their disciples in comparable fashions. Da Jiuzhi paralleled Shen Nanzheng of Blood Drop Island, though his prowess edged slightly ahead. They occupied the same tier, so Wen Liyi wisely pledged loyalty to a superior. With Da Jiuzhi as the mightiest of his generation, submission to him made perfect sense.

Prior to his departure, Wen Liyi had informed Da Jiuzhi of his mission. Should he fail to return, the Wen Family Medicine Shop would pass to him. Da Jiuzhi viewed the modest shop as insignificant and voiced no objection. After all, Wen Liyi was a legacy disciple. Da Jiuzhi doubted Wen Liyi’s peril, thus he consented. Now, Liu Feizhou sought him out regarding Wen Liyi. He needed to report Wen Liyi’s demise, lest others seize the Wen family’s medicine shop.

Naturally, Liu Feizhou’s visit extended beyond merely surrendering the pharmacy to Da Jiuzhi. Another duty beckoned: to secure vengeance for Wen Liyi. Vengeance for Wen Liyi was imperative. Thus, he came to implore Da Jiuzhi’s aid in avenging his master.

No sooner had Liu Feizhou spoken than one of the gateway spiders emitted a sharp hiss before falling silent. Soon after, a figure emerged from within the courtyard. He regarded Liu Feizhou and stated, “You serve Lord Wen Liyi? Enter; master wishes to meet you.” Liu Feizhou acknowledged and trailed the man inside.

The courtyard held an eerie quality. Beyond the entrance lay smaller courtyards, their doors sealed shut with talismans affixed. What lurked inside remained a mystery. Yet, the guide showed no inclination to elaborate, steering Liu Feizhou directly deeper into the grounds.

The courtyard’s pathways twisted like a labyrinth. After several bends, they reached a modest courtyard. It wasn’t expansive. Black soil blanketed the ground, barren of any growth. A single house occupied the space. Its central door stood ajar, exposing the interior. The room resembled a reception hall. A green-robed man sat within, toying with a spider. Though palm-sized, the spider’s inky black form shone with a glossy allure, rendering it strikingly lovely.

The guide gestured dismissively at Liu Feizhou, who halted in place. The man entered the living room and bent to whisper in the seated figure’s ear. The figure set aside the spider, which, seeming sentient, leaped to his shoulder and rested still.

The man lifted his gaze to Liu Feizhou and rumbled deeply, “You’re Liu Feizhou? Servant to Junior Brother Wen Liyi? What brings you here?” Clearly, he had no intention of inviting Liu Feizhou inside. It appeared as though Liu Feizhou lacked the stature to enter his chamber.

Liu Feizhou dropped to his knees and bowed deeply to the man. “Liu Feizhou pays respects, my Lord. My master has fallen. Before setting out on his task, he entrusted me with two matters. First, to deliver the deed to the Wen family’s medicine shop. Henceforth, it belongs to you. Second, to present this Jade slip.” With that, a Jade slip and a document materialized in Liu Feizhou’s grasp. He offered the Jade slip with both hands held high above his head.

Da Jiuzhi inclined his head. A flick of his hand drew the items from Liu Feizhou’s hold into his own. He glanced at the document, confirming the title deeds for the Wen family’s medicinal store. Deeming them trivial, he passed them straight to the attendant at his side. The attendant received and stowed them with utmost care.

Next, Da Jiuzhi examined the Jade slip. Traces of Wen Liyi’s spiritual power lingered on it, marking it as something Wen Liyi had handled. Curiosity piqued Da Jiuzhi, who promptly infused his spiritual power to peruse its secrets.

Da Jiuzhi’s face shifted the instant he glimpsed the Jade slip’s contents. Shock gripped him, prompting a more thorough scan. Only after some time did he complete his reading. He looked up at Liu Feizhou and intoned gravely, “From this Jade slip’s details, it seems Junior Brother Wen Liyi prepared it for you. Have you carried out its directives?”

Liu Feizhou bowed his head and replied, “Yes, my lord. My master bequeathed this to me. I’ve fulfilled the Jade slip’s commands. But I harbor doubts about those individuals, so I entrust this Jade slip to Lord Da Jiuzhi. I beseech you to avenge my Lord. Your grace would earn my endless gratitude!” Liu Feizhou prostrated himself repeatedly.

Da Jiuzhi eyed Liu Feizhou and spoke deeply, “Should the Jade slip’s account prove accurate, vengeance for him is inevitable on my part. Yet, how am I to trust its claims?” Da Jiuzhi fixed his stare on Liu Feizhou, evidently harboring reservations about the tale.

As a disciple of the Poison Insect Valley, one of the ten great sects, he knew of the Ghostwind Bandits’ ancient heist. Still, the notion of a lineage hunting that treasure across a thousand years, spanning multiple generations, struck him as far too fantastical.

Liu Feizhou remained prostrated and affirmed solemnly, “My Lord, I cannot vouch for its veracity. I was ignorant of it until now. My master instructed me to view the Jade slip’s contents upon discovering his life Jade’s breakage. Only then did I learn the truth.”

Da Jiuzhi nodded and cast another look at Liu Feizhou. “Very well, I grasp the situation. I’ll address this. You’ve managed Junior Brother Wen’s medicine store admirably over the years. He mentioned before allowing you to keep overseeing it, so continue handling it for me. You’re dismissed.”

Liu Feizhou stayed down on his knees. Still kneeling, he declared resolutely, “My thanks, my Lord. Yet, I fear I can no longer heed your commands. I’ve completed my master’s final wishes, but with vengeance beyond my reach, I must join him.” So saying, he straightened up, summoning a long sword into his grip. He positioned the blade across his throat and took his own life!