Chapter 916: Private collection of wanted criminals

"In the black market, but I don't know this person," Xu Hei replied truthfully.

The two exchanged glances; many people had seen that person in the black market, so it wasn't surprising.

"I am Mu Chen, the enforcement elder of the East District, tasked with tracking down this criminal. We need to search your courtyard now. You have no objections, do you?"

The bearded cultivator on the left stepped forward, staring at Xu Hei.

This was only because Xu Hei was also at the Void Shattering stage. If he were a level lower, the elder wouldn't have bothered with words and would have directly used his divine sense to search.

"I have a friend in seclusion and don't wish to be disturbed," Xu Hei said.

Mu Chen frowned slightly and said, "Rest assured, our search method won't disturb anyone."

With that, he released a small green insect into the courtyard, which began to spin around.

"A Soul-Chasing Silkworm!" Xu Hei's eyes narrowed.

This insect was the top tracking spirit insect recorded in the Heavenly Silkworm Scripture. As long as it remembered the target's divine sense aura, it could find them no matter where they hid.

Even in the Spirit Realm, the Soul-Chasing Silkworm was a rare creature!

The Soul-Chasing Silkworm circled around and stopped in front of a tightly closed door.

"Hmm?"

"Something's up!"

Both enforcement elders looked serious, gripping their weapons.

Xu Hei observed the Soul-Chasing Silkworm's behavior, feeling a sinking sensation in his heart. His hand quietly moved toward his storage bag.

This small action caused the two elders' expressions to change dramatically. They leaped back a hundred meters, pulling out a massive explosion-proof shield to block in front of them.

"Friend, immediately move your hand away from the storage bag, or don't blame us for being rude!"

Mu Chen shouted angrily, a thunder seal appearing in his hand, his voice carrying a strong warning.

This surprised Xu Hei. Was reaching for his storage bag such a terrifying act?

"Who dares to make a racket here, disturbing my rest?"

At that moment, an impatient voice sounded.

The door to the room slowly opened.

A handsome man with dark circles under his eyes, pale skin, and a hint of wickedness stepped out, wearing a black robe with gold threads and holding a folding fan. It was Hei Huang in his human form.

It was hard to imagine that Hei Huang's transformation would result in such a striking appearance.

Once the door opened, the Soul-Chasing Silkworm, which had been lingering, seemed to lose its target and returned to Mu Chen's hand.

"Nothing?"

The two enforcement elders exchanged looks, both seeing the confusion in each other's eyes.

"Oh? So it's the enforcement elders from the City Lord's mansion. Is there a problem?" Hei Huang smiled.

Mu Chen looked at the Soul-Chasing Silkworm in his hand, pondered for a long time, and said, "Could you both show your entry tokens and the deed to this courtyard?"

Hearing this, Xu Hei handed over the token and deed to Mu Chen for inspection.

Moments later.

Mu Chen returned the token, clasped his hands, and said, "It was a misunderstanding. With your cultivation, why live in such a remote place?"

"No money," Xu Hei replied simply and bluntly.

"......"

This left the two enforcers speechless.

A Void Shattering Stage cultivator with no money to live in the inner city? Who would believe that! But it was their freedom, and they had no right to interfere.

Mu Chen took out a communication jade slip and said, "If you find any information about this woman, please notify the East District enforcement team immediately. We will reward you handsomely! Farewell!"

Xu Hei cupped his hands, watching them leave.

Once they were completely gone.

Xu Hei closed the courtyard gate, inserted formation flags, added a layer of shielding formation, and stared at Hei Huang. "Old dog, be honest. What was with the Soul-Chasing Silkworm? Is there something in your room?"

"What could there be?"

Hei Huang shrugged, seeing Xu Hei's persistent gaze, he took out a pitch-black ruler and said, "The Soul-Chasing Silkworm was probably attracted to this."

Xu Hei's eyes nearly popped out.

The ruler in Hei Huang's hand was the Heavenly Balance Ruler from the previous trade fair, worth a million spirit stones!

How did it end up with him?

"Where did you get it?"

"I saved that woman once, and she gave it to me as thanks," Hei Huang said, puffing out his chest.

Xu Hei recalled that during his seclusion, there were indeed frequent fights outside, but he hadn't paid attention.

However, Xu Hei knew the Soul-Chasing Silkworm targeted the primordial spirit aura, not some magical treasure.

Xu Hei flashed into Hei Huang's room without a word.

Inside, he saw a complex formation, sealing a figure within.

Focusing his gaze, it was the black-clad, masked woman.

She was bound with chains, exuding a sinister aura, most of her body sealed, except for her hands.

Seeing Xu Hei enter, she immediately reached into her storage bag and pulled out a handful of dull gray spheres.

Seeing these gray spheres, Xu Hei's face changed drastically, instinctively reaching for the Demon God Cauldron for protection!

These spheres were Immortal Annihilation Pearls!

"Take one step closer, and I'll take you all down with me!" the black-clad woman shouted angrily.

"Stop! Let's talk this out!" Hei Huang's anxious voice came.

He rushed into the room, quickly pulling Xu Hei to the doorway.

Xu Hei was completely bewildered.

He stared at Hei Huang. "What's going on? Can you explain?"

Hei Huang chuckled awkwardly. "This friend was being hunted, and I just brought her here for refuge."

"Nonsense!" the black-clad woman shouted angrily. "I was tricked into coming here by you, you scoundrel! You even used fake spirit stones to buy my Heavenly Balance Ruler. You deserve to die!"

"Hey, hey! How can you slander a good person? If it weren't for me, you'd have been caught by the City Lord's mansion. I'm your savior!" Hei Huang protested.

"Bah! Give me back my Heavenly Balance Ruler!" the black-clad woman demanded angrily.

Xu Hei was at a loss for words.

After listening to their exchange, Xu Hei roughly understood the situation.

In short, Hei Huang had acted unscrupulously, not only deceiving her of her magical treasure but also sealing her in the room, intending to take all her treasures.

Who knew she had so many Immortal Annihilation Pearls? If they exploded, the whole street would be gone.

It was unclear how this woman ended up with Hei Huang, truly a stroke of bad luck.

Xu Hei stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "May I know your name, friend?"

"Get lost! You're with this villain, don't think about getting any information from me!" the black-clad woman glared, showing no kindness.

Xu Hei sighed, helplessly saying, "The city guard has already been here, and they used the Soul-Chasing Silkworm. Since that's the case, I can only notify them and claim the reward."

With that, Xu Hei took out the communication jade slip Mu Chen had left and turned to leave.