Chapter 2727 - 2719: Bounty for Capture

Chapter 2727: Chapter 2719: Bounty for Capture

Feng Jun never figured out in the end whether Elder Bian Ji was the nightmare or if the True Immortal Miaomiao was the nightmare.

But it didn’t matter; he was more concerned with, "Is the True Immortal Miaomiao hard to invite?"

"That person... too eccentric," Elder Bian Ji replied gloomily, "I also know he is skilled in deduction. I once wanted to ask for his help, but that fellow simply wouldn’t see me. He probably still holds a grudge over past events."

Yi Jue’s evaluation, however, seemed to refer to a different person, "The True Immortal Miaomiao is proficient in The Way of Tea and Sake. We once encountered each other by chance on the Way of Painting and exchanged some views on deduction. He even gifted me two ounces of Spiritual Mist Nine Revolutions Enlightenment Tea and didn’t seem so stingy."

Upon hearing this, Elder Bian Ji couldn’t help but complain, "The gift you gave him must have been more expensive, right?"

"I did give one, but he didn’t accept it," Yi Jue answered straightforwardly, "He said he already had... so I didn’t insist."

If it were someone else, when giving a gift and the recipient claimed they already had it, nine times out of ten they would switch to another gift. But Yi Jue is different; if you have it, I won’t send it again, to avoid giving the wrong impression that I’m forcing a gift on them.

Feng Jun mused for a moment before asking, "What do you estimate the cost would be to invite him for deduction?"

"I really don’t know," Yi Jue shook her head, but she always had a knack for simplifying complex matters, "I’ll have someone notify him and let him set a price. If it’s reasonable, he can come to White Pebble Beach."

However, unfortunately, three days later, the True Immortal Miaomiao’s reply arrived, "Time is scarce, I’m enjoying life... don’t look for me for work; eating, drinking, and entertainment are fine."

"Huh?" Yi Jue was furious upon hearing this, "This person really is inexplicable... he said to contact him if there was anything."

"He’s just that kind of person," Elder Bian Ji remained calm, "He changes just like that. He can quickly go back on something he’s just agreed to... If I hadn’t deduced it, I’d almost think he has dual soul syndrome."

Dual soul syndrome is what the Earth Realm calls schizophrenia, or to be more precise, multiple personality disorder.

Surely he hasn’t been possessed by someone, right? Feng Jun really wanted to ask, but on second thought, The Way of Tea and Sake might be unreliable, but such abnormal behavior must have been investigated, right?

So, this should just be the man’s style. He made a judgment, then went to find Xuanyuan Buqi, hoping to borrow the power of the Xuanyuan Family to conduct a thorough investigation into this person’s reputation.

As for what it would cost to ask the Great Lord for help? Nothing at all—did you really think that Nascent Baby Pill last time was given for free?

The facts proved that Xuanyuan Buqi was indeed reliable. Feng Jun went to find him, and he already had the True Immortal Miaomiao’s relevant information prepared, with all the significant events recorded, even the fact that he once owed Elder Bian Ji eighty Spirit Stones.

It’s true that prestige doesn’t die with the tiger; The First Family’s reputation wasn’t just blown out of proportion, and Feng Jun didn’t seek help from the wrong person.

As for this person, the True Immortal Miaomiao truly is a bit of an oddball, acting particularly at will. When he has Spirit Stones, he spends them; most of the time, he’s penniless, living an extremely... carefree and uninhibited life.

He has two passions: tea and women, but this man is quite a genius, proficient in a particularly wide range of subjects.

Deduction is merely a small hobby of his. In fact, he is well-versed in the four arts, all to an impressive degree.

Because he is skilled in many miscellaneous subjects, whenever he wishes to advance but lacks resources, there are always admiring female cultivators willing to generously fund him.

Thus, he’s managed to live peacefully to this day and has reached the Nascent Soul Sixth Layer, which is quite astonishing. Even in The Way of Tea and Sake, he is considered a legendary figure—never planning his life, yet always managing to carry on; this is true freedom.

"Isn’t this just..." Feng Jun didn’t know how to go on about this person, so he simply showed the information to Yi Jue, "How to deal with him, you decide."

Yi Jue was quite speechless after reading it, "There’s really such a person among cultivators... You arrange it as you see fit, I’m not involved."

Feng Jun pondered for a bit, then went to find Elder Bian Ji, handing him the information, "I suggest... you put up a bounty at White Pebble Beach."

"Even more unruly than I imagined," Elder Bian Ji sighed after reading the information, then asked, "What bounty are you proposing... I mean, on what grounds?"

"He owes you Spirit Stones," Feng Jun spread his hands, looking directly at him, "Those eighty Spirit Stones, have you forgotten?"

"He repaid them," Elder Bian Ji looked at him oddly, "I clearly told you that."

"He still owes you interest," Feng Jun replied seriously, "Over so many years, it’s not a small amount."

"That’s true," Elder Bian Ji nodded, but immediately he seemed troubled, "But asking for interest..."

Among cultivators, it’s generally disgraceful to haggle over trivialities, and asking for interest is even rarer. Some Loose Cultivators might engage in usury, but for Sect Practitioners, that’s considered a shady and disgraceful act.

"It’s no problem, this person doesn’t have much courage," Feng Jun said with certainty. "His life is too exciting to plan a desperate move... some people just can’t be treated too kindly, and honestly, being as destitute as he is, finding help isn’t easy."

Elder Bian Ji pondered for a moment and decided to take his advice, "Alright then, I’ll put up a bounty... how many Spirit Stones should I offer?"

"You don’t need to worry about the Spirit Stones," Feng Jun said straightforwardly. "I just need you to take the lead, use your name, and I’ll handle the rest."

It’s not that he underestimated that Miaomiao True Immortal; just by looking at the information, he knew this person was easy to handle, even with the backing of sect practitioners. That’s why he only planned to offer a hundred top-grade Spirit Stones.

Some people have personalities driven by strength, like Elder Dianjing; some just drift along.

As soon as the bounty was announced, two groups wanted to take it. One was from the Seven Emotions Way—their magical treasures were still in testing.

The other group was old acquaintances, Elder Cang Jing from Xuanshui Sect. She heard Miaomiao True Immortal had insulted Yi Jue and wanted to help her vent her anger, but Feng Jun dissuaded her, saying that this person had a bad reputation in matters of men and women, so why tarnish your family’s name?

As for other clan practitioners? Indeed, no one paid attention to this bounty; both the issuer and target were sect practitioners. You might want to set a higher reward, but just a hundred top-grade Spirit Stones? That’s hardly enticing.

Five days later, two True Immortals from the Seven Emotions Way brought Miaomiao True Immortal to White Pebble Beach.

Miaomiao True Immortal’s appearance was passable, unfortunately, he had a big scar on his face. It’s said that in the Nascent Soul Stage, removing scars is not difficult, but Xuanyuan Buqi’s information showed that he was injured by a female cultivator who once loved him.

The female cultivator was only at the Golden Core stage and wanted to be with him forever, but Miaomiao True Immortal was accustomed to wandering everywhere. After holding back for a while, he reverted to his old ways and took off for ten to eighteen years, refusing to change.

Anyway, it was the typical "love turns to hate" scenario, and the female cultivator’s family was influential. She used special means when injuring him, intending to ruin his face, so if it couldn’t be healed, he would have to stay home.

Miaomiao True Immortal was furious and broke up with her, but didn’t seek revenge—just went their separate ways.

When he arrived at White Pebble Beach and met Elder Bian Ji, he even managed to smile and greeted warmly.

"Brother Bian Ji, if you want to find me, just say so. Why spend Spirit Stones to hire someone? I’ve already discussed with these two fellows to share the hundred top-grade bounty. They agreed, so I’m here without resistance... you aren’t mad, are you?"

"Getting mad over you, is it worth it?" Elder Bian Ji retorted unpleasantly, "I went to find you, did you see me?"

He knew well that even if he offered a hundred top-grade Spirit Stones to meet, he probably wouldn’t see this guy—don’t be fooled by his poverty, he likes to act wealthy. The tea leaves he gave Yi Jue were worth dozens of top-grade Spirit Stones.

The thing was that a hundred top-grade Spirit Stones bounty made someone pursue fiercely, and this guy got scared and came out.

"I actually had something going on at the time," Miaomiao True Immortal explained with a smile, then asked, "But brother, calculating interest on a dozen Spirit Stones isn’t very becoming of an elder—it invites ridicule."

Elder Bian Ji glanced at the two True Immortals who had brought him, "Two fellow Daoists, take him out and one slap for each top-grade Spirit Stone... you interested in this job?"

"That’s not quite proper, is it?" One True Immortal hesitated, "We’re all sect practitioners, but mostly surrounded by clan practitioners, we should keep up appearances... at least five top-grade Spirit Stones."

"Alright, I admit I’m wrong," Miaomiao True Immortal quickly conceded. Although he lived wildly, he cared about face, "Just tell me how much interest I owe, speak up upfront; if it’s too much, I can’t afford it."

"Too much to afford means you’ll have to work it off," Elder Bian Ji recognized that he couldn’t show leniency to this guy, "Of course, you can refuse, but not repaying debts... I have many ways to deal with you."

"Is it about studying the Feign Death Pill?" Miaomiao True Immortal’s mind was sharp, his expression somewhat strange, "Brother, it’s not that I want to fob you off, but the things you’re thinking of—won’t work at all... if I can’t figure it out, you can’t blame me."

"You’ll definitely figure it out," a voice suddenly sounded, and then Yi Jue appeared before him, her expression equally quirky, "It really is difficult to invite you, Daoist Miaomiao."

"What did I do to deserve this," Miaomiao True Immortal lifted a hand to his forehead, speaking gloomily, "Daoist Yi Jue, last time we had a good discussion, didn’t we? Why are you treating me like this now?"

He wouldn’t bring up the gifting of spiritual tea; mentioning such trivial matters doesn’t fit his persona.

"I have to admire your memory," Yi Jue spoke coldly, "I invited you recently, and your refusal was exceptionally forthright... yet you came for a few dozen Spirit Stones?"

Upon hearing this, Miaomiao True Immortal couldn’t help but feel embarrassed. When he gifted the spiritual tea, he had mixed feelings, and when he gave a return gift, there was no further response. He thus understood that this heavenly girl’s status was beyond his ambition, so he had no expectations.

"Well... I did have something going on then. So, you also want research on the Feign Death Pill?"

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