Chapter 514: Chapter 315: Wen Caishang’s Fury, the Grand Spirit Fox Banquet, Xiaofan as Guest, Forcing the Enemy to Reveal Themselves (Part 4)

"Otherwise, if this matter is publicized, he will lose face, and the Five Great Sword Sects’ alliance may also be affected by it."

Immediately, he took the opportunity to befriend Lei Qingzhi. He falsely claimed to have an important matter that was difficult to break away from, and sought his help by luring him with benefits. Lei Qingzhi originated from the Li Mountain Sword Sect, where, although there were lurking snakes, insects, and rats, the sect’s reputation was quite upright. Outwardly, he did not seem like a treacherous and evil person.

Yet he harbored ulterior motives. He knew that the White-faced Red Bow had gained increasing fame in Flying Dragon City, and the sect elders were all discussing it. Soon, the Five Swords would meet, which was a rare grand event. During their conversation, he learned that the White-faced Red Bow was also a disciple of the Five Great Sword Sects, but since he did not wish to reveal his true identity, he wore a mask.

If he was willing to help, he could conveniently take on the "White-faced Red Bow" identity, exhibit himself a little, and then shine at the meeting. As for the "Dew of Dawn" Essence Treasure, he needed to return it truthfully. Otherwise, if things got awkward, being part of the Five Great Sword Sects, if confronted on the spot, he did not possess such archery skills and would be exposed instantly. Conversely, if he complied with the other’s wishes and let him quietly become wealthy, he would naturally help him inherit this identity.

Thus, they reached an agreement, with Lei Qingzhi pretending to be "Zhou Ping’an" to come and exchange for the Essence Treasure.

In the evening, Wen Caishang personally observed Lei Qingzhi’s actions, vaguely sensing that this person was not like Li Xian. So she immediately met with him to ask for the "Snow Mountain Spirit Fox." When she saw that he indeed had the Snow Mountain Spirit Fox and observed the arrow wound on its body, she knew it must have come from Li Xian.

Instantly, she was clear: Li Xian still had concerns. He was using this as a test with her. If she were truly Madam Wang, she would naturally hand over the Dew of Dawn, which Li Xian would then retrieve from Lei Qingzhi. After the matter was settled, he would leave quietly, his identity and name deeply hidden. He was very shrewd. If she were not Madam Wang, she could never give out the Human Yellow Essence Treasure, then he could discern the clues and flee before revealing himself.

Wen Caishang’s expression changed slightly; she knew that in terms of knowledge, she surpassed Li Xian by a few steps, but in terms of strategy, she was hard-pressed to surpass him even a bit. Despite spending a fortune to set things up, she was always being anticipated and countered. If she pretended to hand over the Human Yellow Essence Treasure and secretly tracked Lei Qingzhi, it would definitely lead to another confrontation with Li Xian. With his cunning, he might even have already seen through it.

She had always been a few steps ahead since childhood. At this moment, seeing Li Xian’s martial arts skills slightly unraveled, but his strategies gradually gaining momentum, subtly overshadowing her own, she felt a sense of inexplicable anger.

Lei Qingzhi chuckled lightly, thinking this Madam Wang had been enchanted to the point of distraction, continuously urging for action. Wen Caishang gradually came back to her senses and chuckled softly, "This Young Hero Zhou, hmm... although your appearance is handsome, unfortunately, the Dew of Dawn still eludes you."

Lei Qingzhi asked, "Why?" Wen Caishang laughed, "Because now, you are no longer handsome."

Lei Qingzhi was taken aback, suddenly noticing an additional sword scar on his face, stretching from his lip, crossing the bridge of his nose, extending all the way to his forehead. It was hideous and terrifying. Lei Qingzhi was filled with horror but dared not show anger.

Wen Caishang threw a mirror at him and asked, "Do you still consider yourself handsome?" Lei Qingzhi trembled as he picked up the bronze mirror, seeing his disfigured face, yet he felt more fear than anger. Although a damaged appearance could be restored, speaking the wrong words could cost him his life, so he said, "Madam...Madam Wang...you...you..."

Wen Caishang said, "The spirit fox was not hunted by you. If you dare to deceive me, I would kill you, so what?" 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Lei Qingzhi was left speechless and quickly begged for mercy. Wen Caishang said, "With your demeanor, you dare to imitate him. Hmph, I won’t kill you, but you go tell that thief my surname is Wen, let him listen well."

Lei Qingzhi joyfully replied, "Thank...thank you for sparing my life, certainly, certainly." Wen Caishang said, "Get lost!"

Lei Qingzhi fled in fear. Along the way, he stumbled and staggered but eventually escaped unscathed. Xiaotuan asked, "Madam, you may have scared him away. This person is as cunning as a fox indeed."

Wen Caishang’s eyes flickered, "Indeed, as cunning as a fox. Trying to capture him with tricks is difficult. If I keep dealing with him, it instead becomes irritating. Xiaotuan, you’ll know to go and immediately arrange a Spirit Fox Banquet and invite the hunter of the spirit fox. During the banquet, invite Li Xiaofan."