Sect: Starting with Comprehending Thunder Skill Chapter 1455 - 611: Hidden Motives and Schemes

Li Yunjing saw this thing and hesitated whether he should help deliver it to "Tianxing Pavilion."

It’s too precious!

He truly couldn’t bear to part with it!

Three beads could at least cultivate three peak Golden Core Realm cultivators.

The most perfect bead had a high chance of boosting a cultivator’s cultivation, reaching the Nascent Soul Realm.

This was simply an opportunity to ascend in one step.

In addition to comprehending the "Dao Seed Bead" himself, a high-tier Artifact Refiner could refine the "Dao Seed Bead" into a Magical Treasure, giving it "growth properties" to advance as the owner’s cultivation rose.

Some top-level ancient magical treasures have integrated "Dao Seed Beads," possessing top-tier power of laws, with incredible might.

If a cultivator’s lifespan is near its end, they can swallow the "Dao Seed Bead," forcefully extending life by several decades with the vitality inside, but at the cost of the bead’s Dao essence, which is a waste of heavenly resources.

Of course, such heaven-defying treasures have both benefits and drawbacks.

If a cultivator’s mindset is insufficient, forcibly comprehending a high-tier "Dao Seed Bead" might be influenced by the remnant will of the original owner, resulting in either deviation or total destruction of the divine soul.

This is the biggest issue.

He tapped his fingertip lightly on the table, his gaze piercing through the window towards the "Tianxing Pavilion" shrouded in mist in the north of the city.

Rumor has it that Pavilion Master Xiao Yunting is renowned as an old fox, also an Honored Elder of the "Celestial Net Dao Sect."

"Exchanging the ’Dao Seed Bead’ for his protection of ’Wanbao Building’ is a complete loss."

Li Yunjing muttered to himself, then suddenly heard the urgent sound of hooves from the street below.

Three carriages abruptly stopped outside the teahouse, and as the curtain was lifted, a sleeve embroidered with golden cloud patterns was revealed—precisely the attire of Inner Sect Disciples of the Celestial Net Dao Sect.

Li Yunjing’s fingertip moved slightly, and an invisible barrier instantly enveloped the Quiet Chamber.

He took the opportunity to store the jade box into the "Storage Ring," deciding not to hand over these three "Dao Seed Beads" to the "Tianxing Pavilion."

He lightly tapped the window lattice with his toe, and his entire figure dissipated like smoke.

By the time the three Inner Sect Disciples of the "Celestial Net Dao Sect" broke into the Quiet Chamber, only half a cup of "Cold Mountain Mist and Rain" tea remained on the table, still emanating a faint fragrance...

Li Yunjing snuck into the "Wanbao Building" branch in the west of the city, and upon pushing open the door, saw the shopkeeper frowning over the ledger.

"Steward Li has finally arrived!"

Upon seeing Li Yunjing, the person immediately rushed over and grabbed his sleeve: "The people from the ’Celestial Net Dao Sect’ come to check three times a day, accusing us of hiding contraband... Look at this..."

Li Yunjing glanced at the transaction record of "Profound Yin Sand" circled in cinnabar on the ledger, then suddenly reached out to press the shopkeeper’s trembling shoulder.

"I have some bad news for you; the jade box handed to me by Shopkeeper Gao was stolen."

He looked out at the setting sun in the west, let out a light sigh.

As for why this shopkeeper knows him?

It’s definitely because Shopkeeper Zhou told him!

Li Yunjing took out the "Communication Talisman" from his pocket, while simultaneously passing on this news to Zhou Dehai.

"Wha... What?"

The shopkeeper’s face turned ashen instantly upon hearing this, staggering back two steps, almost unable to stand: "The jade box was robbed?"

"I had just left the city when I was intercepted and killed by a Golden Core Cultivator, who seemed well-prepared, even restraining my escape technique."

Li Yunjing’s expression was grave, speaking in a low voice.

Simultaneously, he traced his finger on the table, conjuring a blurry figure, "Do you recognize this person’s style?"

"This is the Alliance Hierarch of the ’Justice Alliance’!"

The shopkeeper stared at the phantom for a long while, then suddenly gasped: "’Celestial Net Dao Sect’s’ secretly cultivated executioner!"

He grabbed Li Yunjing’s wrist abruptly, "Steward Li, do you know what’s inside that jade box..."

"I know nothing."

Li Yunjing interrupted him, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes, "This is my failure, I am willing to compensate."

"Sigh... It’s all over!"

The shopkeeper seemed unconvinced, but pulled out the "Communication Talisman," continuously sending messages.

Similarly, Li Yunjing’s Communication Talisman vibrated nonstop, as he was communicating with Zhou Dehai.

Li Yunjing, the shopkeeper of this branch, and Zhou Dehai, all three were secretly exchanging messages, discussing this matter.

"Steward Li, you’ve really done me in this time!"

In the Communication Talisman, Zhou Dehai’s words carried suppressed anger, yet were ultimately helpless.

Li Yunjing remained calm, tapping his finger lightly on the table, responding, "Shopkeeper Zhou, indeed this was my oversight, but the item is lost now, pursuing it further is futile."

"Futile?"

Zhou Dehai sneered, "Do you realize how important the contents of that jade box are? I went through great lengths to obtain it, and now it’s all ruined!"

"If Shopkeeper Zhou truly cares so much, why not tell me, what exactly was in that jade box?"

Li Yunjing’s eyes flickered slightly, saying lightly, "Perhaps... I can still think of a way to remedy this."

"Remedy?"

Zhou Dehai was silent for a moment, eventually letting out a deep sigh, "Forget it, saying anything now is too late. ’Celestial Net Dao Sect’ has already set sights on ’Wanbao Building,’ soon there may be a massive purge."

Li Yunjing’s brow furrowed, sensing the despair in Zhou Dehai’s words.

It seems Zhou Dehai’s "Wanbao Building" is doomed.

"Shopkeeper Zhou, if it truly comes down to that, what are you planning to do?"

Li Yunjing felt somewhat apologetic, thinking for a moment before speaking.

If it’s possible, he wants to lend the other party a hand!

As for why Zhou Dehai doesn’t suspect Li Yunjing of stealing?

The main reason lies in the jade box’s restriction showing no signs of tampering, Zhou Dehai doesn’t sense any human intervention.

This Li Wutian, since he didn’t know what was inside, naturally wouldn’t risk offending himself.

Furthermore, Li Yunjing’s Foundation Establishment Realm Sixth Heaven cultivation is significantly deceptive.

Zhou Dehai doesn’t believe that just a junior cultivator has the capacity to deceive him.

And Li Yunjing’s claim of being robbed by the Alliance Hierarch of "Justice Alliance" is reasonable.