Chapter 1199: 1198: That Damn Pipe Geezer
In this chapter, Chapter 1199: Chapter 1198: That Damn Pipe GeezerUpon hearing the old manâs words, Ye Tianchen... Continue reading Chapter 1197 of "Super Combat Soldier" for the full story!
Chapter 1199: Chapter 1198: That Damn Pipe Geezer
Upon hearing the old manâs words, Ye Tianchen remained skeptical, thinking that this elder merely wanted to sell what he was offering, rather than having any genuine information. To put it bluntly, he was trying to fool him!
Itâs essential to note that although Ye Tianchen had just arrived in Linxian City and wasnât very familiar with many of its situations and surroundings, from the incident at the city gate, Ye Tianchen could tell that the Wang family, who controlled Linxian City, was very strong and overbearing. This family must have a profound foundation; otherwise, it couldnât be so arrogant. In Linxian City, everything was dictated by the Wang family. Anyone attempting to cause trouble here would find it impossible, clearly illustrating how dominant and tyrannical the Wang family truly is. Furthermore, Linxian City was the only market town of the Penglai Ancient Martial World, where ordinary mortals and martial artists reside together. Itâs likely not only the Wang family coveted it, but other legacies also aimed to control Linxian City, ultimately falling into the hands of the Wang family, who have governed it for five hundred years, which hints at some of the intricate relationships involved.
Therefore, Ye Tianchen didnât believe the elderâs words, as everything in Linxian City was under the Wang familyâs control, a powerful and dominant cultivation family. How could there be places where they dared not tread?
âOld senior, I think you should save the jokes. Although I havenât been in Linxian City for long, I do know a bit about the Wang family. Everything here is under their control, are there places they dare not venture? I have matters to attend to, so Iâll be going now!â Ye Tianchen finished speaking and prepared to leave, but he was suddenly called to a halt by the elder.
âLittle Taoist, this old man isnât talking nonsense. From my observation, you and that little girl have roamed much of Linxian City, but thereâs one place you havenât goneâŚâ The old man chuckled as he spoke.
âWhat place?â Ye Tianchen couldnât help but frown and ask.
âThe north!â The elder said mysteriously and quietly.
âThe north? Come on, old senior. Though Iâm new here, you donât have to fool me. Everyone knows that area is a ruin, not worth visiting at all.â Ye Tianchen felt his intelligence was being underestimated as he spoke.
At this point, the old man stood up, glanced around to ensure no one else was nearby, then looked at Ye Tianchen and shook his head with a smile, saying, âAmateurs observe the surface, experts look beyond. Precisely because itâs a ruin and almost no one goes there, itâs worth the trip!â
Ye Tianchen furrowed his brow. The elderâs words did sound somewhat reasonable. The least worth visiting places often turned out to be the most worthwhile. Indeed, there is such a pattern. For instance, places like cliffs are rarely visited and few dare to go, yet such places are the most likely to nurture Divine Medicine Spiritual Grass due to lack of human disturbance. Could it be that ruin truly harbors some great treasure or immortal fate?
âI hope the old senior can be a bit clearer!â Ye Tianchen thought for a moment and said.
âWell⌠alright. I initially intended to sell the map, but, how should I put it, feeling a particular affinity with you, little Taoist, Iâll make an exception today and tell you this secret for free. But you must keep it confidential!â The old man said, holding a long smoking pipe, very mysteriously and quietly.
âDonât worry, as long as the information is reliable, I will compensate you with gold coins.â Ye Tianchen said earnestly.
âIf thatâs the case, splendid! How many gold coins do you have?â The old pipe man suddenly did a 180-degree turn in his attitude, with his eyes glowing, asking about the gold coins.
Ye Tianchen helplessly chuckled. This old pipe man seemed not easy to deal with either. Itâs not simple to change attitude this quickly. Just a moment ago, he was saying heâd share information due to affinity, and the next heâs asking how many gold coins you have upon hearing the word gold. Such words are ones Ye Tianchen would never say.
âForget it, old senior, your ability to deceive is too profound for me. I canât handle it. Goodbye!â Ye Tianchen shook his head and turned to leave.
âSpeaking of which, five hundred years ago, Linxian City was not controlled by the Wang family, but by the Penglai Ancient Martialâs foremost legacy, the Taishi family. Yet for some reason, the Taishi family vanished overnight, with over 1,500 people in the clan wiped out, not even chickens or dogs spared. The ruins of the Taishi family are located in the northern ruins, along with the disappearance of not just lives, but the Burning Sky Finger, hailed as one of the strongest Martial Arts Divine Skills in the Martial Arts WorldâŚâ The source of this content ÉŞs ????????????????????¡????????????????¡????????????
While walking forward, Ye Tianchen heard the words of the old pipe man behind him and felt a bit surprised. Even though he didnât fully believe the old pipe manâs words, his curiosity was piqued. Finally, Ye Tianchenâs figure disappeared into the crowd, leaving the old pipe man to let out a sigh and mutter quietly to himself, âAh, why is everyone so clever these days, not easy to deceive!â
âOld man, are you sure the information you just mentioned is accurateâŚ?â Suddenly, Ye Tianchen was back in front of the old man with a pipe, startling him into a momentary daze. He instinctively wondered if Ye Tianchen had overheard their conversation earlier. Probably not, otherwise, he wouldnât be asking him now.
âAhem, of course itâs true. If it werenât for the fact that you seem like a genuinely good person and we seem to get along well, I wouldnât be sharing such secret information with you,â the old man with the pipe said, trying to look very serious.
âIn that case, itâs definitely worth a trip north. Maybe there really will be some gain,â Ye Tianchen thought for a moment before speaking.
âOf course itâs worth a visit. Countless people havenât been able to get this information from me. Only you, my young friend⌠If you luckily gain some immortal fate, remember to thank me, Old Pipe!â the old man with the pipe said with a chuckle.
Ye Tianchen didnât say anything, turned around, and prepared to head north. Regardless of whether what the old man said was true or false, he wanted to check it out. He had disappeared just now to inform Xiao Ling to seek out the old fisherman, while Ye Tianchen himself would make a quick trip north and back.
âYoung friend, thereâs something else you forgot. The north is quite vast. Finding the exact location of the Taishi family ruins wonât be easy. You need this mapâŚâ the old man with the pipe said with a sly grin.
âThank you, elder, for the map. Much appreciated!â
Ye Tianchen grabbed the map from the ground and quickly walked away, not even giving the old man a chance to speak. This left the old man momentarily stunned. When he finally reacted, he muttered in frustration, âDamn it, this young kid is even trickier than I am. With that innocent smile, he just took my map for free. Damn itâŚâ
The old man with the pipe clearly didnât expect that Ye Tianchen, who appeared honest and not particularly cunning, would pull such a stunt, taking the map for free, completely catching him off guard. But soon, the old man was chuckling as he took another identical map out of his coat, saying, âOh, you kid. Iâll just find someone else to con. Once I sell another map, Iâll come looking for you. I hope you really have the fortune to find something the Taishi family left behind. In that case, itâll be worth my trouble!â
With the map from the old man with the pipe, Ye Tianchen vanished from the street. This time he didnât linger but instead used the powerful âDivine Movement Skill,â speeding off to the north with incredible speed.
When Ye Tianchen reached the north, he was dumbfounded, gradually feeling an urge to hit someone. Because when he arrived and passed through a forest, he saw an endless ruin with broken walls and rubble everywhere, and all around him were people, many with strong cultivation, each holding a map identical to the one in Ye Tianchenâs hand. Instantly, he realized what was going on. They had all been fooled by that old man with the pipe, deceived. That old bastard really knew how to pull a fast one!
âAnother one deceived by the old man with the pipe!â
âThat old bastard is too despicable, making all of us purchase maps from him.â
âIf I ever see that old pipe smoker again, Iâm going to beat the living daylights out of him. This place is easily spotted upon reaching the north, just an endless ruin, and as for martial arts inheritance, thereâs not even a ghost here.â
Hearing the people around him, Ye Tianchen felt extremely frustrated. The old man with the pipe was indeed despicable, tricking so many people. Who knows how many of these maps heâd drawn to con people day in and day out, selling maps that were useless. Looking at the former Taishi family ruins, everything was clear at a glance. There wasnât any need for a map here.
âDamn it, canât make this trip for nothing. Might as well walk around the Taishi family ruins. Maybe thereâs something to find!â
âThe Taishi family was once the most powerful family on the Penglai Immortal Path. Unfortunately, five hundred years ago, they were destroyed overnight, leaving nothing behind, completely severing their roots.â
âReally? I heard there was still one descendant of the Taishi family who survived back then. The last bit of their bloodline continues at Heavenly Maiden Peak!â (To be continued. If you like this work, youâre welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)