Immortality Cultivation: I Farm in the System Space

Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Failed to Gather Information

Translator: 549690339

Lin Jing manipulated the observation perspective, looking towards Liu Yiyuan.

He found that the man’s face was haggard, and his eyes were filled with dense bloodshot veins, indicating that his state was not looking good.

The Pill Master with the surname Wang standing opposite him, on the other hand, wore a fawning expression.

Then, Liu Yiyuan opened his mouth:

‘You go and test the waters again these next couple of days. If that doesn’t work, we’ll raise the stakes. I refuse to believe he won’t be tempted.”

“In any case, within these two days, you find a way to lure him out of Fang

Market…”

“Once he’s out of Fang Market, everything will be much easier.”

“Understood, Young Master Liu, I will test his intentions tomorrow,” the Wang-surnamed Pill Master said.

At this moment, after listening in, Lin Jing thought to himself:

“The ‘he’ they’re referring to must be myself…”

Following that, Lin Jing withdrew his mind, continuing to eavesdrop, hoping to uncover more information.

But just then, Liu Yiyuan spoke up directly, dashing Lin Jing’s hopes to eavesdrop further.

“Alright, you may go back now…”

Liu Yiyuan waved his hand, dismissing the Wang-surnamed Pill Master. It seemed their conversation had concluded.

“Yes, Young Master Liu…”

The Wang-surnamed Pill Master bowed to Liu Yiyuan and then exited the secret chamber.

Seeing this, Lin Jing couldn’t help but sigh with regret.

If he had been able to follow Little Sparrow out right away the first time she came, he might have overheard some useful information.

But he was delayed by Alchemy at first, and then spent such a long time investigating, that by the time Lin Jing arrived here, they had already finished their conversation.

This left Lin Jing feeling helpless; this attempt at gathering intelligence was a failure.

“However, what can be confirmed now is…”

“This Pill Master surnamed Wang is indeed colluding with Liu Yiyuan. Thus, his invitation to visit some Fourth Grade Pill Master’s residence might very well be a part of Liu Yiyuan’s scheme.”

“As Elder Yu said, Liu Yiyuan is someone who holds grudges. Even now, he can’t let go of the past hostility between them…”

“Even after Elder Bai mediated, he doesn’t dare to oppose me openly. However, he still wants to lure me out of the Inner Fang Market to my disadvantage.” At that moment…

Lin Jing also recalled the Offering Priest assessment from before, where the Wang-surnamed Pill Master had interfered with him twice.

Lin Jing had suspected that the Pill Master might have done it on purpose, and what he witnessed today further confirmed his suspicion.

It seems…

At that time, he probably wanted to make me fail the assessment,

Then let Zheng, the manager, strip me of my status as a Pill Master at Yuebaolou, and reclaim the residence I was living in…

So that I would be forced to move out of the Inner Fang Market.

After all, the Outer Fang Market is not as safe as the Inner Fang Market. Even if I do nothing and just stay at home, I could still encounter unforeseen disasters.

Once I’m out of the Inner Fang Market, my safety can hardly be guaranteed.

Thinking of the assessment, Lin Jing also thought of that new manager, Zheng.

It’s just unknown what the relationship between this new manager Zheng and the Liu Clan really is.

After all, manager Zheng did visit the Liu Clan soon after his arrival.

But…

Since the last assessment, manager Zheng has not bothered me again after canceling the privilege granted by Elder Bai.

As a result, Lin Jing found it somewhat unfathomable.

After the Wang-surnamed Pill Master left, Lin Jing did not exit Observation Mode, but continued to observe Liu Yiyuan.

To see if his subsequent actions would reveal any bit of news.

However, after the Pill Master left, Liu Yiyuan didn’t say anything. Instead, he started to meditate and cultivate.

Lin Jing observed for a while longer before sighing quietly in the dark, realizing he couldn’t glean any more information, and then he exited Observation Mode.

Afterward, Lin Jing left the System Space and walked out along the small path.

He kept pondering even as he returned to his small courtyard.

“If nothing unexpected happens, that Pill Master surnamed Wang will definitely come looking for me tomorrow…”

“So, how should I respond to him tomorrow…”

After deliberating for a moment, Lin Jing decided to agree first and test the waters.

Lin Jing knew that once he agreed, the Pill Master surnamed Wang would surely go back to report to Liu Yiyuan.

When he went back to report, Lin Jing would take the opportunity to gather some information from the Liu Clan and plan his next move.

After all, the information he currently had was too little; he knew nothing about their plans or how they were laid out.

Lin Jing’s previous guesses were just that, mere conjectures. Only by grasping their specific actions could he better prepare his response.

Indeed, Lin Jing could also refuse the Wang surnamed Pill Master, which would certainly foil their plans.

But if Lin Jing refused this time, what about the next time, or the time after that?

Liu Yiyuan had a petty nature and his hatred for him had obviously reached its peak, eager to eliminate Lin Jing as soon as possible.

He couldn’t remain passive like this forever; there was no logic in being a thief for a thousand days but not being prepared against a thief for a thousand days.

so…

Lin Jing also wanted to find an opportunity to get rid of Liu Yiyuan,

The reason he wanted to agree temporarily was to see if such an opportunity existed.

If not, Lin Jing would have to endure for the time being and slowly increase his own strength.

Fortunately, Liu Yiyuan currently didn’t dare to confront Lin Jing openly, so as long as he stayed in the Inner Fang Market, there was nothing to fear.

Otherwise…

He wouldn’t be trying so hard to lure Lin Jing out.

In the evening, Little Sparrow came over.

As soon as Little Sparrow arrived, it grabbed Lin Jing’s Storage Bag with its beak and placed it in his hand, clearly indicating its purpose. Lin Jing needed to deliver the reward for the tracking.

Lin Jing smiled and stroked Little Sparrow, saying,

“Little Sparrow, don’t be anxious. Rest assured, you’ve made a contribution this time, and you won’t be forgotten.”

Then, Lin Jing opened the Storage Bag and took out a Medium Grade Gathering Yuan Pill and a Superior Gathering Yuan Pill, offering them to Little Sparrow.

He had plenty of such Elixir Medicines, and now that Little Sparrow had made a contribution, Lin Jing was thinking of rewarding it with an extra Superior Gathering Yuan Pill.

After placing the Elixir Medicines in his hand, Little Sparrow cocked its head to look at Lin Jing with a slightly puzzled gaze. “Eat up, it’s your reward…” Lin Jing said.

“Chirp..

Then Little Sparrow flapped its wings, chirped, and snatched up one pill and swallowed it,

However, no sooner had the first gone down than Little Sparrow grabbed the second pill and swallowed it too.

Lin Jing watched Little Sparrow with a touch of envy, wondering how it could ingest so many Elixir Medicines consecutively without any issue.

Usually, Cultivators take one Elixir Medicine, practice for a while, and absorb the Spiritual Power from the medicine completely.

But after absorption, they still need to convert this Spiritual Power, transforming it into their own.

Therefore, they cannot immediately take a second pill; they must wait for some time before they can continue.

But for some reason, Little Sparrow could take them simultaneously.

After swallowing the Elixir Medicines, Little Sparrow prepared to leave.

Lin Jing called it back and informed it that from tomorrow on, there was no need to follow anymore.

Lin Jing’s goal had been achieved, and Little Sparrow no longer needed to track.

Little Sparrow seemed quite disappointed, but after Lin Jing’s persuasion, it ultimately nodded and left..