Chapter Sixty: Little Tiger, Don’t Even Think About Escaping

Su Jian finally got his wish: he witnessed the duel between Tiger Dragon and the Punishment Division. Without hesitation, he pulled out his small stool, spent another hundred spirit points to unlock sunflower seeds, and began to watch with great interest. If circumstances allowed, he would have loved to bring out his treasured rocking chair. Battles between cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage, with all their techniques on display, were a rare spectacle. He was quite happy to see Tiger Dragon killed or dragged away.

Soon, fierce fighting erupted on Yonghe Street. Forced into a corner, Tiger Dragon reluctantly revealed his true form. Only in his demon body could he unleash his full strength. One of the captains cried out, “Demon clan!” In an instant, the entire street was left in ruins; the destructive power of Nascent Soul cultivators was indeed formidable. Several courtyards were blasted apart, and even some mortals suffered collateral damage. Before long, the battle was no longer confined to the ground—they took to the skies. Figures flashed through the air, dozens of magical implements and talismans were thrown back and forth...

Su Jian was dazzled by the display, so many spells seemed wondrous beyond belief. Within moments, several captains met a heroic end. Su Jian exclaimed at the danger, inwardly sighing again at the difficulties of cultivating immortality, and reaffirmed the importance of his own cautious path.

“Excellent, Tiger Dragon hasn’t shown overwhelming strength, which means his power is indeed only at the late Nascent Soul stage.” He’d overestimated him before...otherwise, Tiger Dragon’s coffin would already be gathering dust. But now, it wasn’t too late to reconsider—Su Jian had mentally issued a death notice for him.

At this moment, Tiger Dragon had no desire to continue fighting. Just as he managed to shake off several members of the Punishment Division and escape Yonghe Street by exhausting every trick he had, dozens more cultivators surrounded him from all directions.

Tiger Dragon’s demon face stiffened. The leading captain laughed, “Little tiger, don’t imagine you can escape. We’ve laid a net across the city inside and out. If you don’t want to lose your tiger bones, surrender now.”

In this critical moment, Tiger Dragon decisively took out his communication jade.

“Master, help...” But just as he connected, the Punishment Division’s fierce assault struck again. In the chaos, his communication jade slipped from his claws. At least let him finish his plea!

In the end, Tiger Dragon was dragged away...bound head to toe by spirit ropes, his cultivation completely sealed. Su Jian felt bored—he would have preferred to see Tiger Dragon killed. This outcome was a bit less satisfying.

Moreover, the hidden danger remained; if Tiger Dragon couldn’t withstand the Punishment Division’s torture and revealed his purpose for infiltrating Yingdu City, wouldn’t Su Jian become a special target of theirs? His peaceful life would surely be shattered.

Still, credit where it’s due—the Punishment Division was impressive, far more skillful than the Righteous Alliance. If it had been the Alliance, Tiger Dragon might have slipped away.

Su Jian frowned, pondering. After altering his appearance with the Alienation Pill, Tiger Dragon at the Nascent Soul stage likely couldn’t see through his identity. So the truth must be that Tiger Dragon’s real focus was on his courtyard.

Su Jian made an immediate decision to move house the next day.

“Besides, Tiger Dragon dying soon would be best. Regardless of the hidden threat, his intentions will never be resolved.” This idea flashed through his mind, but the Punishment Division was heavily guarded; sneaking in was not easy. Still, not impossible. Su Jian thought the best candidate was the Holy Lord. With the power of twelve talismans, deception would not be difficult.

Perfect—two matters could be handled at once. This was the second task he had planned for this trip. Su Jian couldn’t help but mutter, “Damn system, next time I’ll make sure to unlock the task reminder function as a reward. This is so inconvenient.”

Complaints aside, the matter needed to be handled. Although he didn’t know the Holy Lord’s whereabouts, that was no obstacle; he only needed to spread a little information about the task. The Holy Lord would naturally follow the clues, find Xi Wang, and locate Tiger Dragon’s current situation.

With that, Su Jian began quietly posting small advertisements throughout the city.

He’d prepared these in advance at home.

‘Recently, a group of Chosen have appeared in the world. Their origins are mysterious, and their strength remarkable—once giants in their own domains. If the Chosen wish to fulfill their destinies, perhaps they can find clues at the nameless temple on Floating Cloud Mountain outside Yingdu.’

After an hour of work, Su Jian finally finished everything. The method was a bit clumsy, but it was the simplest and most effective solution for now. He wasn’t worried about unrelated people seeing the notices. Some might visit Floating Cloud Mountain out of curiosity, but that wouldn’t affect his plan. As long as the Holy Lord showed up, that was enough.

Su Jian returned home late at night. Zhao Qianxue, finding him absent, couldn’t sleep either. Su Jian told her about moving house the next day.

Zhao Qianxue’s expression grew tense. “Has the Righteous Alliance tracked us down?”

Su Jian signaled her not to worry, then pulled her into his arms before speaking slowly. “It doesn’t seem like the Righteous Alliance. They started watching us back in Lingzhou, followed us all the way to Yingdu, and even disguised themselves as beggars to avoid suspicion. That’s not the Alliance’s usual style. What do you think?”

He genuinely wanted Zhao Qianxue’s input; sometimes she was quite clever. Though she seemed like a mere ornament, she’d managed their shop efficiently these past few days. Besides...Zhao Qianxue was the only person he could truly trust.

After a moment’s silence, Zhao Qianxue spoke softly. “Could it be for the Vajra Circle?”

Su Jian’s heart sank a little. “If they know the Vajra Circle is with us, why haven’t they made a move yet? With late Nascent Soul cultivation, they wouldn’t fear us.”

Her thoughts matched his own. The only thing worth coveting on him was the Vajra Circle.

Zhao Qianxue brushed a lock of hair from her bun and smiled brightly. “Why don’t we just leave Yingdu? With so many Great Shifting Talismans, they’ll never be able to track us.”

All they needed was to agree on a meeting place beforehand.

Su Jian smiled calmly. “No need. I’ve already sent Tiger Dragon into the Punishment Division by my own design. Escaping won’t be easy for him now. I’m just not sure if there are any other masterminds behind the scenes.”

Zhao Qianxue’s emotions were complex, tinged with concern. “In the future, don’t carry everything alone... I can help share your burdens.”