Chapter 261: The identity of

"Jiaqing, Chen Zhangrui from the Dark Star Bureau came to see me today. He watched for a long time; he might have seen the problem."

"You're lying there without moving, how could he see the problem?"

"This isn't his first time coming. Last time he came, he called the doctor over and did several check-ups for me.

The doctor told him everything was normal, but he still didn't believe it. He even told his subordinates that my condition wasn't right. I estimate he has already seen it."

"Brother, you hold on for two more days. I'll be back in two days."

"Jiaqing, this Chen guy is too hard to deal with. You must come back early."

"Zhou Changhong" interrupted the contact and stood in a forest, quietly looking into the distance.

He watched for a moment, then wiped the bloodstains on his face. That Earth Deity named Qiu Luoye had a not-so-good temper and hit quite hard.

Now he couldn't step into Qiu Luoye and Shui Yongquan's territory again, otherwise, the consequences would be very serious.

Is there any way to avoid the gaze of Shui Yongquan and Qiu Luoye and go attack the film set again?

There is a way, but the risk is too great.

Just let it be?

Just let Ma Wu continue filming the movie?

Or let Ling Miaoying transform?

Transformation is not advisable; his purpose is not to make money.

Wait for the Barrier Commissioner to intervene?

Looking at this posture, they probably won't intervene.

Let Lu Xiaolan take action from the shadows?

She probably doesn't have the guts. Now, as long as she dares to leave her own land, she'll probably lose her life.

Why did Ma Wu come to the New Land to film a movie?

Such a crazy move, is it really Ma Wu's idea?

Luo Zhengnan, Hall Master of the Medicine King Hall of the Jiang Xiang Gang, was holding a radio and listening to the broadcast on the balcony:

"Dear listeners, *Blood Gun Detective 3*, directed by Ma Junyang, is about to be released. All walks of life have mixed reviews about this movie. To summarize in one sentence: criticism and anticipation coexist.

Today we have invited Luo Guangxun, editor-in-chief of the magazine *New Movie Talk*, to analyze the trend of this movie from the perspective of a professional film critic."

"Hello listeners, I am Luo Guangxun. Everyone knows that the *Blood Gun Detective* series of movies challenges the moral concepts of Puluo Continent, but at the same time, it also provides a new development idea for the film industry.

Especially the filming location of the third movie was chosen in the New Land. The mystery of the New Land adds more highlights to this movie..."

Luo Zhengnan laughed: "This Old Ma Wu really knows how to toss. He ran to the New Land to film a movie. Isn't he afraid..."

Buzz~ Buzz~

Luo Zhengnan's skull trembled, and a line of numbers appeared before his eyes.

Seeing this number, he really didn't want to answer.

But he couldn't stand the other party calling continuously, so Luo Zhengnan finally answered.

"Leader, are you looking for me?"

"Old Luo, you're getting harder and harder to find. Why, still angry about the Vice Leader's matter last time?"

"Leader, you're overthinking it. I'm an old man in the gang. I know the big picture and care about the overall situation. I never care about such things and completely obey the gang's arrangements."

"With your words, I'm relieved. I'm not a person who doesn't keep his word either. I've always kept the position of Vice Leader for you. When the right opportunity comes, I'll let you take office immediately."

"Thank you, Leader, for your appreciation!"

"Old Luo, I'm looking for you this time mainly because there's a matter I need you to help me inquire about. Is there a person named Benefactor in Puluo Continent recently active in the Rear Three-Fen Land?"

"Rear Three-Fen Land? I don't know much about things there."

"That's why I'm asking you to inquire. This person named Benefactor is not old, but his cultivation is not low, his footsteps are fast, he should be a traveling cultivator, his actions are ruthless, and his temperament is arrogant. Once you find news, tell me immediately."

"Leader, I will definitely do my best to handle the matter you entrusted!"

Handle?

I'll handle your mother's egg!

Luo Zhengnan hung up the phone and continued listening to the broadcast.

Xiao Zhengong was driving while muttering to himself:

"Benefactor...

Who would give themselves such a name?

Not old, cultivation not low, actions arrogant, temperament ruthless... This description, why is it so like him?

Is it possible it's really him?

This kid's cultivation has always been unclear.

But he has been lying in the hospital. Logically speaking, he shouldn't have the opportunity to go to Bitch Ridge.

Could it be..."

Xiao Zhengong suddenly stopped the car in the middle of the road. No matter how the people behind honked their horns, he just wouldn't move.

He was thinking about one thing.

Chen Zhangrui had been running to the hospital frequently lately.

He said He Jiaqing's condition had a problem.

He still couldn't explain what the problem was.

Could it be that the person lying on the hospital bed now isn't He Jiaqing?

Did the real He Jiaqing run to Bitch Ridge to cause trouble?

Is this kid that bold?

Xiao Zhengong's gaze sank. He made a U-turn directly at the intersection and went to the Third Hospital of Yuezhou.

Arriving at the ward, he stared at He Jiaqing on the hospital bed for a long time.

"Are you He Jiaqing?" Xiao Zhengong asked.

He Jiaqing didn't move and didn't respond.

Xiao Zhengong said again: "If you're disguised, don't hold on hard. The wind has passed recently, and I'm preparing to kill He Jiaqing. You shouldn't want to be a scapegoat, right?"

He Jiaqing still had no movement.

Xiao Zhengong patted He Jiaqing's face: "I came this time to give you a reminder. Next time, I'll really take action."

"Jiaqing, Xiao Zhengong from the Dark Star Bureau came again. He said he wanted to kill me."

"He says he wants to kill me every day. Brother, don't worry, he doesn't dare to take action."

"When exactly are you coming back?"

"Wait a few more days, just a few days!"

Xiao Zhengong returned to the villa. The beautiful blonde woman was waiting for him in the living room.

"Leader Xiao, you called me here today, for friendship or for business?"

Xiao Zhengong went up and hugged A-Liya, laughing: "Aren't they the same?"

A-Liya touched Xiao Zhengong's face: "If it were for friendship, you definitely wouldn't be so anxious. Let's talk about business first."

Xiao Zhengong nodded: "Nothing can be hidden from you. Did your brother come to the Outer Provinces?"

"Yes, handling some matters in the Outer Provinces. He's leaving tomorrow."

"Invite him over. I have something to keep him for one more day."

"Keeping him for one more day is easy to say. As for the price, I don't need to say more, right?"

"What you're saying, when have I ever treated him unfairly?"

The next day, Xiao Zhengong brought a bouquet of flowers to visit He Jiaqing.

He sent the caregiver away, placed the flowers on the table, and stood by the bed, staring at He Jiaqing for a long time.

"I've given you a chance. Since you won't say, I'll treat you as if you're really He Jiaqing."

After speaking, Xiao Zhengong inserted the flowers into the vase, took a bottle of mineral water from his waist, and poured it on the flowers.

After watering the flowers, Xiao Zhengong turned and left the ward, standing at the door and watching quietly.

One minute later, the fresh flowers bloomed. In the heart of the flower, a cluster of golden pollen, as if it had life, drilled into He Jiaqing's nostrils.

This cluster of pollen indeed had life. This was Cui Ti's masterpiece.

Within thirty seconds after the flower bloomed, this cluster of pollen would find a human within two meters and parasitize in the other party's body.

If no host could be found within the two-meter range, this cluster of pollen would die immediately and would never leave the slightest trace.

Xiao Zhengong left.

He Jiaqing, lying on the bed, felt something unusual in his throat.

After an hour, he felt hot and cold.

Fever?

But the equipment showed that his body temperature hadn't changed significantly.

His throat was dry and itchy, and he didn't dare to make a sound easily.

By evening, taking advantage of the caregiver going to the bathroom, He Jiaqing covered his mouth and coughed twice, discovering that his palms were full of blood.

What happened?

Salty blood filled his mouth. "He Jiaqing" was very panicked.

"Jiaqing, that guy named Xiao Zhengong used methods on me. I seem to have contracted a serious illness. I'm coughing up blood, coughing non-stop. I really can't hold on..."

"I told you, I'll be back soon. You hold on for a while longer. If there's nothing urgent, don't keep looking for me."

The next evening, Xiao Zhengong arrived at the ward again. After sending the caregiver away, he looked at He Jiaqing with a smile and asked: "The taste isn't good, right?"

The taste was indeed not good.

His chest hurt like it was burning, and blood kept pouring into his throat. The doctor couldn't see anything. He Jiaqing felt that every breath was difficult, but he didn't dare to show the slightest trace on the outside.

Xiao Zhengong lowered his eyelids and said: "I'll give you one last chance. Tell me, are you really He Jiaqing?

If you are, it proves I didn't kill the wrong person. If you aren't, I can still save you now."

Xiao Zhengong waited for a moment and said with a smile: "Still won't say? Fine, someone will come to collect your corpse in a while."

Just as Xiao Zhengong reached the door, "He Jiaqing" opened his eyes: "Wait a moment, I'm not He Jiaqing."

"That's right," Xiao Zhengong walked back to the hospital bed, "First say, who are you?"

"My name is Zhou Changhong, I'm from Puluo Continent."

Xiao Zhengong nodded: "Big star, I've heard of you. Why are you impersonating He Jiaqing here?"

"He Jiaqing wanted to go to Puluo Continent, so he let me replace him here."

Puluo Continent, the location matched.

"When did you start replacing He Jiaqing?"

"Three months ago."

Three months ago, a person named "Benefactor" went to Bitch Ridge. The time matched.

"What is your relationship with He Jiaqing?"

Zhou Changhong was silent for a moment and said: "He is my benefactor."

"Benefactor? Do you call him Benefactor?"

Zhou Changhong nodded and said: "I have called him that, but he said it was distant, so he let me call him brother."

Benefactor.

Even the name matched.

Xiao Zhengong took out a bottle of mineral water and handed it to Zhou Changhong: "Drink this, you'll get better in a while. Tell me carefully about this Benefactor."

"Back then, I was just a poor actor, running errands in the theater, not even able to eat. It was He Jiaqing who discovered me.

He said my acting was professional enough, let me enter the path of Drama Cultivation, and also introduced me to Ling Miaoying..."

Datou came out of the elevator and saw the caregiver squatting at the elevator entrance.

He glanced at the caregiver. The caregiver's face was pale, his eyes were unfocused, and his spirit was in a daze.

He had encountered this situation before.

Someone had come to the ward, most likely Xiao Zhengong.

A Martial Cultivator's perception ability wasn't considered very strong, but Xiao Zhengong's level was very high. If Datou continued to walk to the ward, Xiao Zhengong would definitely be able to perceive it.

Datou took a wireless earphone from his pocket and stuffed it into his ear.

Through this earphone, he vaguely heard the conversation in the ward.

After listening for a moment, Datou immediately turned around, took the elevator, and left the hospital.

Bitch Ridge, Sage Peak, Sage's Residence.

Between the heavy corridors, a youth in white reported through the door: "Master, Second Senior Brother has already found out the identity of that thief. His name is He Jiaqing."

"What kind of person is he?"

"Son of the wealthy merchant He Haiqin from Puluo Continent."

"A wealthy merchant's son, how could he possibly defeat Cong Shixiang?"

The youth in white said: "Second Senior Brother said this person's cultivation is not low, but it shouldn't reach the level of First Senior Brother. Disciple thinks First Senior Brother lost his soul and his mind was incomplete, so he must have suffered a big loss when fighting He Jiaqing."

"Only suffered a loss of mind? Not necessarily, right?" The panting in the room stopped abruptly.

The Sage had experienced the might of "Benefactor" and believed that the other party indeed had real talent: "Where is this person?"

"According to Second Senior Brother, this person was originally recuperating in the Outer Provinces, but now he has returned to Puluo Continent, using the alias Zhou Changhong, and has many dealings with the wealthy Ling family."

"Another wealthy merchant. Wealthy merchants are all in Green Water Bay. You go to Green Water Bay, let your Third Senior Brother bring a generous gift to an old friend of mine, and let this friend test He Jiaqing. It's best if he can get rid of him. If he can't, it doesn't matter, but he must find out his path and cultivation."

PS: Who could this friend of the Sage be?

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 262 =====