The first to ask was Yang Wenshu, the Sect Leader of Bi Yun Sect.

Although Bi Yun Sect cannot compare with the major sects within the Daqi territory, it is still one of the few sects that hold a notable name.

After all, under the rule of the Daqi Dynasty, cultivators prefer to serve the royal family, while Daqi restricts the enrollment quotas of sects each year, so most sects are not very powerful.

Bi Yun Sect is well-known in Daqi, not because of any sinister paths, but a legitimate sect...at least on the surface.

About two years ago, near Bi Yun Sect, Lv Zhexiong, who was temporarily residing locally, was deceived into an array, encountering an attack from Beishuo Ancient Demon. She fought desperately and fled all the way to Bi Yun Sect, seeking their help.

However, this incident actually occurred with the tacit approval of Bi Yun Sect.

Beishuo bribed Bi Yun Sect, and at that time, Bi Yun Sect only needed to pretend by sending a few disciples to put on a show, achieving both appearances and substance.

At that time, Beishuo only told Yang Wenshu that he was targeting a female cultivator, but did not reveal it was a Celestial Charm Body.

Nevertheless, plans often fail to keep up with change, among those disciples, there happened to be one skilled in Qi Observation Technique, who immediately recognized Lv Zhexiong’s physique at a glance.

In that instant, the disciple immediately reported back to Yang Wenshu.

Yang Wenshu naturally understood what a Celestial Charm Body represents, and immediately turned the tables, seizing the opportunity to kill the unresponsive Beishuo Ancient Demon.

But he underestimated Lv Zhexiong’s alertness.

The Daoist Nun conversed with them briefly, sensing their strange attitude. When they killed the demon, Lv Zhexiong had already escaped.

Moreover, she had meticulously prepared her escape routes, coincidentally planning to go into seclusion around that time.

Therefore, Lv Zhexiong fled exceptionally smoothly.

Until recently...Yang Wenshu finally managed to track Lv Zhexiong’s general whereabouts through intermediaries, and discovered her presence in this city.

After waiting patiently these past few months, he finally achieved the result he desired.

As for the person next to Yang Wenshu, he is naturally the disciple who identified the Celestial Charm Body back then...though now he has been promoted to Outer Elder.

Yang Wenshu squinted his eyes as he watched Lv Zhexiong enter the merchant guild, revealing a cold smile:

"Only at the Third Level of Tower Climb, yet dares to appear so openly, truly, heaven assists me."

"With this Celestial Charm Body, in ten years...no, within five years, I will surely ascend to become a Grandmaster!"

In the Daqi Dynasty, a sect with a Grandmaster is already considered an elite sect.

Bi Yun Sect has held the second-rate reputation cold bench for hundreds of years.

Yang Wenshu has been stuck at the Peak of Moon Embrace Realm for three hundred years now; if this continues, once his lifespan is halfway gone, his hopes for advancement would become extremely slim.

This Celestial Charm Body, to him, is a cake falling from the sky, hitting him on the head.

He naturally wants to devour it! Only he can devour it!

Yang Wenshu looked towards the distance, as if he’s already envisioned himself enjoying the Celestial Charm Body, he couldn’t help but lick his lips and ordered: "Go and speak with the people at the merchant guild..."

"Say what?" asked the voice behind him.

Isn’t it obvious what I need to say, what I need to do?

Nie Tong, this guy, used to be quite perceptive; it’s a pity he broke the rules to promote him to Elder, yet now he’s acting like a fool?!

Yang Wenshu’s anger surged instantly, he turned abruptly, reprimanding:

"Fool! Naturally, it’s to have the merchant guild people lead her into the secret auction room, trap her, so I can cripple her cultivation!"

At that moment, when Yang Wenshu turned his head, he saw Nie Tong, who had been standing behind him, raising an eyebrow with a peculiar smile.

This smile was unlike the Nie Tong he knew.

In Yang Wenshu’s eyes, his personally promoted Nie Tong seemed undoubtedly a selfish opportunist with only interest in his eyes.

But at the same time, this opportunist knew how to seize opportunities, willing to do whatever it takes to climb higher.

Otherwise, back then, he wouldn’t have chosen to flee in the face of the Beishuo Ancient Demon while risking expulsion afterwards to see the Sect Leader.

Indeed, this type of opportunist is what Yang Wenshu liked the most.

Clever, yet easy to manipulate.

Such a person naturally understands how to flatter and bow. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Hence, in Yang Wenshu’s eyes, Nie Tong always wore a fawning smile.

But now, the smile on Nie Tong’s face is serene, even transcendent...his gaze falls on Yang Wenshu, as if overlooking.

Yang Wenshu’s least favorite is precisely others being indifferent to him with lofty air!

He immediately darkened his face, glaring ominously at Nie Tong in front of him, and said:

"You better explain what’s happening now, otherwise...you should know my means!"

Nie Tong laughed: "You only need to know one thing—"

He said calmly: "After today, you, and your Bi Yun Sect, will become dust in history."

Yang Wenshu laughed furiously: "Hahahahaha...who do you think you are? A mere Tower Ascension Realm!"

"If I hadn’t promoted you beyond the grade, you would still be an Outer Disciple, how could you hold an Elder position, receiving abundant offerings?!"

"Yet you dare betray me!"

Before he finished, Yang Wenshu already suddenly attacked, in an instant appearing behind Nie Tong and slashing at the latter’s head with a sword!

In Yang Wenshu’s view, Nie Tong’s strange attitude at this moment could only mean one thing: he has betrayed Bi Yun Sect, sold this information to other sects, in exchange for wealth and prosperity!