I use my future dreams to prove immortality.

Chapter 56 Tracking

This guy had better be literate; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to get information from someone who was both deaf and illiterate.

Zhou Qiuyuan took out Xuan paper and his homemade charcoal pencil from his pocket.

During this period, in order to prevent any errors in the intelligence he obtained, he developed the habit of keeping records.

A calligraphy brush requires an inkstone, which can easily stain clothes. Since this isn't for the imperial examinations, a homemade charcoal pencil is sufficient.

"Who sent you? Tell the truth and I might spare your life; otherwise, I'll have to send you on your way."

Zhou Qiuyuan handed the Xuan paper to the man and then raised the newly acquired spiritual weapon, the longsword, and held it against the man's neck.

This trick worked immediately. Gu Lin stopped yelling and picked up the charcoal pencil with his left hand to write crookedly.

"I am the person sent by your senior brother Lu Chengping to protect you."

"The people of Tianqiao City are committing all sorts of evil deeds in the city. Young Master Lu was worried about your safety, so he sent me to protect you in secret."

We didn't believe your nonsense!

Zhou Qiuyuan has many enemies in his future dreams, but they have no grudges against him in reality. The only person he is connected with is... Lu Chengping.

"Does Your Excellency dislike telling the truth?" Zhou Qiuyuan replied subconsciously, coldly glancing at the other's eyes as they looked at the spirit weapon longsword, and without hesitation, severed his left palm with a single strike.

"Since that's the case, then let's send you on your way!"

This ruthless approach completely terrified Gu Lin. He dared not hide anything and wrote it all down on the Xuan paper.

"Young Master Lu wanted to exchange Thunder-Nourishing Pills with you, but you have been hesitant to agree. Today, he sent me to secretly follow you, to find out what you have done and why you are so confident in refusing to exchange Thunder-Nourishing Pills, in order to cut off your source of income."

Zhou Qiuyuan narrowed his eyes, a cold glint in them. "Didn't you want to kill someone and steal their treasure?"

Gu Lin wrote with his charcoal pencil: "You are fellow disciples, how could you kill each other?"

Lu Chengping and Zhou Qiuyuan had no deep-seated hatred. The only thing Lu Chengping cared about about Zhou Qiuyuan was the Thunder Nourishing Pill.

What could a penniless wretch possibly have that would be worth the attention of the young master of the Lu family?

As long as Zhou Qiuyuan sells Yang Leidan, they will be loving brothers and sisters again.

Lu Chengping was initially patient and didn't mind waiting a few more days. The allure of a spiritual tool was too great for a body cultivator, and he wasn't worried about the transaction failing.

But after waiting for half a month without receiving a satisfactory answer, he finally couldn't hold back any longer.

This time, the purpose was simply to send people to follow Zhou Qiuyuan, cut off his source of income, and force him to submit.

Zhou Qiuyuan understood the ins and outs of the matter and realized that his identity was different from that of the Jiang father and son.

The two also have the status of fellow disciples, so they can maintain a superficial relationship on a daily basis. If Lu Chengping wants to reach the Vajra Realm, he needs a total of three Thunder Nourishing Pills, which are used for external Thunder Bone Refining, internal Thunder Heart Refining, and Thunder Liver Refining respectively.

Before achieving his goal, Lu Chengping dared not make a move against Zhou Qiuyuan, lest he completely lose the opportunity to obtain other Thunder Nourishing Pills and be stuck at the Body Tempering Realm for life.

As long as his master Wei Jin is alive, Lu Chengping will not dare to make a move.

Cutting off their source of income is the safest and most reliable method.

"Thanks for the information. It's time to send you on your way!"

Zhou Qiuyuan gripped the hilt of the spirit weapon longsword and slashed at it.

Without the support of lightning spiritual power, the spiritual tool's power was somewhat insufficient; the blade struggled to cut through the bone, and a head flew off.

There is no enmity between the two, but if this person is allowed to leave, Lu Chengping will receive the news, which will inevitably cause changes to tonight's operation.

It's still the easiest and most worry-free way to just kill him.

This person will not actually die in the future dream.

Zhou Qiuyuan couldn't help but sigh, pondering how to resolve the matter.

The easiest way is to sell Yang Leidan to Lu Chengping. Once Lu Chengping has no further interest, he won't pursue the matter relentlessly.

Taking Yanglei Dan in advance is not feasible.

Zhou Qiuyuan had asked Wei Jin, and he learned that taking the Thunder Nourishing Pill in advance could instantly bring the Thunder Bone to the second level of refinement, which would cause him to miss the opportunity to break through the ninth level of refinement.

The best effect is achieved when it is taken after reaching the ninth level of refinement.

The Yang Lei Dan is a secret medicine specially made for the transformation of Yang Lei, and it is extremely precious. Lu Chengping's constant longing for it is the best proof of this.

He didn't know how many Thunder Nourishing Pills his master had left, and he didn't want to waste a hard-won elixir.

We have to proceed with caution!

After Zhou Qiuyuan changed his appearance using the art of face-changing, he arrived at Tianxiang Tower.

Gong Lei had been waiting for a long time, but he showed no impatience. He bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency."

"How are the members of the Foreign Affairs Department and the Intelligence Department?"

Gong Lei quickly replied, "They are diligent and hardworking; they are all talented individuals from Dark Night."

Most of the members of Dark Night were beggars who fled from Tianqiao City. They were destitute and could die on the streets at any time. Dark Night gave them the opportunity to awaken their spirits and become body refiners, which made them grateful.

Of course, the most crucial element is the unfathomable "Dreamlike Immortal Arts".

The Dark Night's informants seem to be everywhere. No matter what they do, the Dark Night knows everything about it and has no secrets.

Most incredibly, the Dark Night can predict the future with uncanny accuracy, providing information that is over 95% accurate, and each move results in a huge return on a small investment.

In the darkness, a celestial master secretly resides, with a mysterious and powerful background, and is willing to provide resources to help them become body refiners—an opportunity they have long dreamed of.

If the situation is unpredictable, then its power is immeasurable; how could a person in the dark dare to harbor the slightest disloyalty?

Zhou Qiuyuan didn't waste any time with pleasantries and went straight to the point: "Did you have any gains today?"

"Reporting to the Steward, this is all the intelligence we have obtained today." Gong Lei took out twenty-seven slips of paper and respectfully handed them over.

Some intelligence personnel were illiterate and could only dictate, which was then written down by the Foreign Affairs Office.

The three from the Foreign Affairs Department then handed over the intelligence obtained from the Intelligence Department to Gong Lei.

In this way, even if someone deliberately exposes Dark Night, it will take a lot of effort to find Zhou Qiuyuan, reducing the risk of their identity being exposed.

Zhou Qiuyuan scanned the slips of paper containing intelligence. Each piece of intelligence recorded detailed information, corresponding financial information, and the code name of the person who obtained the intelligence.

All intelligence personnel are named with the character "Huang" in their names, from Huang Yi to Huang Ershisi.

Zhou Qiuyuan ignored the intelligence worth less than 50,000 coins and kept his eyes fixed on the information provided by Huang Shisan.

Huang Shisan overheard someone mentioning magical artifacts on the street. These precious magical artifacts for cultivators were in the hands of the refugees in Tianqiao City.

This is information overheard; it has not been verified, and its authenticity cannot be confirmed.

Zhou Qiuyuan was unsure whether the news about the magical artifact was true or false, so he examined it carefully again and again, memorizing it thoroughly.

This kind of information is rare and hard to come by; we must find a way to confirm it no matter what.

Once the information is confirmed, the magic weapon can be exchanged for spirit stones, bringing him one step closer to acquiring the acquired lightning spirit root.

"Very good!" Zhou Qiuyuan nodded approvingly. "Once the information is confirmed, you and the person who provided the information will both receive a secret technique and cultivation resources of no less than 100,000 coins."

Gong Lei stepped forward excitedly and bowed, "Thank you, Your Excellency."