Chapter 491: Lifting the Sedan Chair Three Times

Li Li Banfeng walked along the blue stone slab road into the alley. The nest of the Light-Chasing Group's Boundless Camp was in a residence deep in the alley.

This alley was not flat ground; it was a steep slope with a flight of stairs going up, which was quite strenuous for ordinary people to walk.

In Ye Ye Songqiao, such slopes were everywhere. Almost at every alley entrance, one could see sedan chair carriers. The number of sedan chair carriers was more than that of rickshaw pullers. This place also had a saying that was always on the lips of the sedan chair carriers: "Lift the sedan chair three times, and good fortune will roll in."

A sedan chair carrier stepped forward to strike up a conversation: "Want a ride?"

Li Li Banfeng shook his head slightly.

The sedan chair carrier frowned and said: "Do you want a ride or not? Give me an answer. Are you looking down on people?"

Li Li Banfeng looked at the sedan chair carrier and said with a smile: "No."

The sedan chair carrier wanted to pester him, but Li Li Banfeng's eyes revealed a cold light.

Seeing this situation, the sedan chair carrier didn't ask any more questions and lowered his head to solicit business elsewhere.

Li Li Banfeng looked back at this sedan chair carrier, adding a few points of precaution in his heart. It wasn't because the sedan chair carrier's attitude was bad, but because this sedan chair carrier had seen him.

Residential Cultivators have the talent of not being noticed. Normally, this sedan chair carrier should have ignored Li Li Banfeng, but there were also accidental situations.

There were no other pedestrians in the alley at the moment. It couldn't be ruled out that this sedan chair carrier wanted business too much and kept staring at this alley, greeting everyone he saw.

Being ignored by people is not invisibility. In the case of the other party's high concentration, there is a certain probability of being able to notice Li Li Banfeng.

Of course, it couldn't be ruled out that this sedan chair carrier's cultivation was not low, and he was here, responsible for keeping watch for the Boundless Camp.

Logically speaking, the person keeping watch shouldn't be so aggressive in speaking, nor should he be so eye-catching, but being extra careful is never wrong.

A hundred meters away from the residence, Li Li Banfeng touched the Thread-Pulling Earring by his ear.

After waiting for more than ten seconds, the earring responded: "Master, no movement."

How could there be no movement?

Could it be that in broad daylight, there was no one left in the Boundless Camp's nest?

It might be that the Thread-Pulling Earring didn't discover it.

Mosonov said that the people in the Boundless Camp of the Light-Chasing Group were all elites. It was reasonable that there were experts here who could evade the Thread-Pulling Earring.

Li Li Banfeng returned to the Personal Residence, took out a painting, and used the skill of "Golden House Hides Beauty" to create a beauty.

Li Li Banfeng put effort into this beauty painting, fusing the Western painting techniques of the Zhongbai Sect and the ink painting techniques of the Hong Ying Sect. The picture was realistic and had artistic conception; the beauty was lifelike and had spirit.

The only flaw was that Li Li Banfeng only painted half of the beauty's face, and the other half had to be covered with hair.

Usually, looking at it at home, this half-faced beauty was quite good-looking. Suddenly taking it to the street, it was a little scary.

No matter, as long as there was no wind and the hair wasn't blown up, there shouldn't be any flaws.

Li Li Banfeng stood by the street, watching the half-faced beauty sneak into the residence, and then released control over the beauty.

He still remembered the characteristics of Sleep Cultivation techniques, which had counter-measures against force-transmission techniques. There might be Sleep Cultivators in the Boundless Camp, so it was better to be cautious.

Five minutes later, the half-faced beauty walked back, held down the hair on the left side of her face, and shook her head at Li Li Banfeng.

There was indeed no one in the residence.

From the current situation, there should be three possibilities.

The first possibility, the information was wrong, and the Boundless Camp's nest was not here.

Li Li Banfeng didn't know much about Ye Ye Songqiao. Many clues were obtained by relying on Lu Zhengnan's subordinates, and Lu Zhengnan didn't know much about the Light-Chasing Group organization. It was normal for the information to be wrong. This place was likely just an empty residence with no one living in it.

But the half-faced beauty stretched out her hand toward Li Li Banfeng, and her fair palm was clean.

This was telling Li Li Banfeng that she didn't find any dust in the house.

This was not an empty residence; someone had lived there recently. But where did everyone go?

Then let's think about the second possibility: the Boundless Camp moved out in full force to execute a certain task.

The probability of this situation happening was not high. No matter how urgent the task was, it wouldn't be to the extent that not even one person could be spared to stay behind.

The third possibility, the Boundless Camp received some kind of news and hid away.

Is this deliberately hiding from me?

Li Qi wiped out a camp of the Light-Chasing Group at the Conqueror Restaurant. It was normal for them to hide from Li Qi.

But the problem was, how did they know Li Qi came to Ye Ye Songqiao?

Li Li Banfeng thought about the people who came with him. There were Lu family members and He family members. The composition was slightly complicated. Would there be a mole among them?

It was hard to say.

Iron Gate Fort had Light-Chasing Group followers, a matter Li Li Banfeng and Wu Wu Yongchao didn't know about.

The Lu family residence had two branches that joined the Light-Chasing Group, a matter even Duan Duan Shaoxia didn't know about. The coverage of the Light-Chasing Group's followers was extremely wide, and their concealment was extremely good. This was also their most difficult characteristic to deal with.

If there really was a mole among the people around him, who would this person be?

Li Li Banfeng returned to He He Yuxiu's residence, relying on the Residential Cultivator's trait of not being noticed, and observed every accompanying person seriously.

Near dusk, the Ye Ye Songqiao Government Office Official Zheng Zheng Siyi came to the residence and invited Li Li Banfeng to dinner. He He Yuxiu smiled and said: "Inviting only Old Seven, is this looking down on me?"

Zheng Zheng Siyi waved his hands repeatedly: "Miss He, don't misunderstand. I invited Mr. Li to go because there are some private matters between men to discuss."

"Matters between men, can't I listen?"

"It's not that you can't listen, it's that if you heard it, I would feel ashamed. After this matter is discussed, I will set up a separate wine invitation for Miss He, and at that time, I hope Miss He can grace us with her presence." Zheng Zheng Siyi spoke humorously and gave enough face. He He Yuxiu didn't argue anymore and gave the news to Li Li Banfeng.

Li Li Banfeng didn't know Zheng Zheng Siyi. Although the other party's attitude was sincere, he still made enough preparations before going to the banquet.

The place for dinner was chosen at the Yanyun Building, which was the most famous restaurant in Ye Ye Songqiao, close to Yanyun Lake. Every night, looking from the building to the lake surface, the mist rose, like blue smoke, directly connecting to the clouds in the sky. It was a major wonder of Ye Ye Songqiao.

Arriving at the private room, Zheng Zheng Siyi stood at the door properly and didn't go in. The person who wanted to invite Li Qi to dinner was not him; waiting inside the private room was Liao Liao Zihui.

"General Manager Liao?" Li Li Banfeng smiled, "When did you come to Ye Ye Songqiao? You didn't come specifically to find me, did you?"

Liao Liao Zihui smiled and said: "Originally there were other things to handle, now only your matter is left. Brother Li, sit down first, let's talk while eating."

The signature dishes of the Yanyun Building were all specialties of Yanyun Lake. Fish, crab, shrimp, and turtle were all on the table, and the banquet was very sumptuous.

After two polite remarks, Liao Liao Zihui talked about the main business: "Brother Li, this time coming to Ye Ye Songqiao, it's for the Light-Chasing Group's matter, right?"

Old Liao's news was really well-informed.

What did he want to do?

Seeing Li Qi not speaking, Liao Liao Zihui continued: "In Green Water City, you wiped out a camp of the Light-Chasing Group. Brother, your move was really ruthless enough."

Li Qi smiled: "This matter made it difficult for you?"

Liao Liao Zihui picked up the wine glass: "We had quite a few conflicts before, and there will inevitably be bumps and stumbles in the future. Let's put other matters aside first. I toast you with this glass of wine, and I thank you for this matter."

Li Qi blinked, not quite understanding Liao Liao Zihui's meaning: "What do you thank me for?"

"This group of bird people is a heart disease of mine, and also a major hidden danger in Puluo Continent. No matter what, Puluo Continent cannot fall into their hands. You did what I found inconvenient to do, so I must thank you." After speaking, Liao Liao Zihui raised his glass and drank it all.

Li Li Banfeng also drank the wine. It was rare for the two to reach a consensus on one matter.

Putting down the wine glass, Liao Liao Zihui asked: "Brother, this time coming to Ye Ye Songqiao, any harvest?"

Li Qi shook his head: "I came up empty-handed."

Liao Liao Zihui poured another glass of wine: "To tell the truth, brother, I came specifically for this matter, because in Ye Ye Songqiao, I also came up empty-handed.

Why did both of us come up empty-handed? There is a saying here. You did what I found inconvenient to do, and now what you find inconvenient to do, I must do for you."

Li Qi really felt it was incomprehensible: "I really can't understand these words."

Liao Liao Zihui shook his head: "You definitely can't understand, because even I can't explain it clearly myself. You just wait for my news. This matter happened on my end, and I must give an explanation."

The two drank another glass, and Liao Liao Zihui asked: "Brother, do you know why the Boundless Camp are the elites of the Light-Chasing Group?"

"I know this."

"Do you know why these elites want to come to Ye Ye Songqiao?"

Li Li Banfeng really didn't know this. Even Mosonov didn't know the reason.

Liao Liao Zihui said: "I have put effort into investigating this matter. Ye Ye Songqiao is not an ordinary place. Do you have business here?"

Li Qi shook his head.

Liao Liao Zihui said: "Not only do you not have it, the Lu family and the Chu family don't have business here. The Ma family has a little business here, but it has never become a climate. Over ninety percent of the business in Ye Ye Songqiao is held in the hands of the He family."

The He family indeed has quite a bit of business in Ye Ye Songqiao. From clothing, food, housing, and transportation to entertainment and leisure, He He Yuxiu has to look over every business in Ye Ye Songqiao.

Why did the business in this place all belong to the He family? Is it because others don't look up to it?

From the perspective of business alone, it really makes people not look up to it.

Liao Liao Zihui gave an example: "Ye Ye Songqiao produces timber, but the timber here is not cheap. After deducting transportation costs, how much profit is left?

I have calculated, it is less than half a percent. With a slight change, this business is considered a loss.

There are many places in Puluo Continent that produce timber. The profit in other places is at least thirty percent. But why does the He family have to hold onto Ye Ye Songqiao?"

Li Qi said: "Because the quality of timber in Ye Ye Songqiao is good?"

Liao Liao Zihui said: "The quality of pine wood in Ye Ye Songqiao is indeed good, but it's not good to the point of being irreplaceable. Moreover, the timber business in Ye Ye Songqiao is all held in the hands of the He family.

The He family has never lowered the price. They monopolized the business here, but they haven't manipulated the profit. Is there something to be said here?"

The situation in Ye Ye Songqiao is indeed special. He He Yuxiu has lost interest in the business here.

But why did the He family operate here for so long before? Does the He family have special feelings for this piece of territory?

Li Li Banfeng asked: "Has Ye Ye Songqiao always been in this situation?"

Liao Liao Zihui shook his head: "I have investigated this matter. Twenty years ago, the price of timber in Ye Ye Songqiao was much lower than it is now. Doing timber business here had at least thirty percent profit.

But after He He Haiqin intervened in the business in Ye Ye Songqiao, the market changed. He raised the price of local timber through high-price acquisition.

The cost was raised, and he turned around and started selling at a low price, pressing his own profit to nothing, and squeezing out the business of other families.

In other words, He He Haiqin spent a lot of money and hard-made such a business that doesn't make money. Why did he do this?"

Li Qi pondered for a moment and said: "So that no one would compete with him."

Liao Liao Zihui nodded: "That's right. Since there is no profit to be made, most people are indeed unwilling to compete with him. But Lu Lu Dongliang came to compete.

Lu Lu Dongliang fought with He He Haiqin in Ye Ye Songqiao for three full years. At that time, Lu Lu Dongliang's foundation was not as thick as He He Haiqin's, and he put quite a bit of family property into it. In the end, he couldn't fight He He Haiqin, and the grudge between the two was formed like this.

Why is such a business that doesn't make money worth the two of them fighting to the point of breaking their heads?"

Li Qi pinched his chin and said: "Because there is a good thing here."

Liao Liao Zihui said: "To be precise, it's because there is a good opportunity here. Brother Li, have you heard a saying: 'Lift the sedan chair three times, and good fortune will roll in'?"

Li Qi nodded: "I've heard it. Sedan chair carriers often say this."

Liao Liao Zihui said: "I also took this as an auspicious saying spoken by sedan chair carriers at first, but after investigating for a long time, I realized that there is a secret hidden in this sentence.

In Ye Ye Songqiao, there is a special opportunity hidden. If a person is favored by the Earth God, they can encounter three opportunities, and their strength will be elevated three times, also known as being carried in a sedan chair three times.

The first time being carried in a sedan chair is to elevate cultivation. Cultivating in Ye Ye Songqiao for one year is worth three years.

The second time being carried in a sedan chair is to elevate the level. A fifth-level cultivator encountering the opportunity will directly promote to the sixth level, or even reach the seventh level, saving twenty years of time.

The third time being carried in a sedan chair is to elevate the status. It is said that it can elevate a land-skin cultivator to above the clouds.

Brother Li, you should understand now why He He Haiqin has to hold onto this piece of territory in Ye Ye Songqiao, right?"

This, of course, is understandable.

This temptation is too great, comparable to the Profound Life Red Lotus.

Li Qi thought about the matter from beginning to end: "The struggle between Lu Lu Dongliang and He He Haiqin was also for this opportunity?"

Liao Liao Zihui nodded: "I organized the various experiences of Lu Lu Dongliang in Ye Ye Songqiao back then. He fought with He He Haiqin to the point of breaking their heads, and also fought back and forth with the local socialites.

Lu Lu Chunying was left behind by Lu Lu Dongliang at that time. Lu Lu Dongliang was a greedy person, but he didn't look for just anyone. He specifically looked for families with foundations and years of history, inquiring about news from them and searching for the whereabouts of the Earth God."

As he spoke, Liao Liao Zihui took a document and gave it to Li Li Banfeng: "Brother, this is the family that Lu Lu Dongliang contacted in Ye Ye Songqiao back then.

He He Yuxiu should not know about the secrets of Ye Ye Songqiao. She has a good relationship with you, so she probably won't have too much defense against you.

This good opportunity is left to you, brother. For the Light-Chasing Group matter, this counts as a thank-you gift from me. For the grudge we had before, this counts as an apology from me.

You are still young, brother. Whether you want this opportunity in Ye Ye Songqiao depends on your own heart, but please be sure to stay in Ye Ye Songqiao for two more days. I must give you an explanation for the Boundless Camp matter."

Li Li Banfeng said: "What kind of explanation exactly?"

"You were right to find the nest of the Boundless Camp. They came to Ye Ye Songqiao also to find the opportunity. But since the place was found correctly and the timing was also correct, why couldn't you or I find this group of bird people?"

Li Li Banfeng said: "Because someone leaked the news."

"So for this matter, I must give you an explanation, and I must also give myself an explanation. Tomorrow, pay more attention to the newspaper." Liao Liao Zihui took a road permit from his bosom and handed it to Li Qi.

"This is a road permit without time limit and without limit on the number of times. In Puluo Continent, the number of people who can get this road permit can be counted on one hand. I'm giving it to you."

Li Li Banfeng took the road permit and glanced at it: "General Manager Liao, what exactly is wrong with you today? Why give me so many good things? Could it be that you really want to retire?"

"It's still early for retirement," Liao Liao Zihui poured another glass of wine, "I am showing sincerity, the sincerity of cooperating with you. Brother Li, we must cooperate on the Light-Chasing Group matter, otherwise Puluo Continent will be finished. After cleaning up these bastards, you and I can continue to fight."

Returning to the Personal Residence, Li Li Banfeng took the information Liao Liao Zihui gave him and carefully flipped through it.

Lu Lu Dongliang's romantic debts in Ye Ye Songqiao for three years were really quite a few. The families he contacted also really mastered some information about the Earth God, and quite a bit of information was recorded in the document by Liao Liao Zihui.

What is Liao Liao Zihui doing by organizing these things?

According to the news Li Li Banfeng mastered, Liao Liao Zihui is not a Dark Energy User and has no cultivation.

But cultivation itself is invisible. If Liao Liao Zihui really wants to hide his strength, it is also difficult for ordinary people to notice.

Listening to the Light Bulb, Liao Liao Zihui's greatest wish is to retire satisfactorily in Puluo Continent.

Suppose he has cultivation and has been hiding it, is it possible that after retirement, he will fight for above the clouds once?

He gave these materials to me. If I can walk through the path of being carried in a sedan chair, I should be able to help him once in the future.

To tell the truth, these three opportunities in Ye Ye Songqiao are indeed very tempting, especially the third opportunity, which directly elevates the level. Li Li Banfeng's plan to leap above the clouds can be directly put into practice.

But is this information true?

Judging from the information organized by Liao Liao Zihui, most of the content is legends, and there are a large number of contradictions between the legends of each family. The credibility of these materials and how much value they have made Li Li Banfeng deeply suspicious.

"My lady, have you heard of the Earth God of Ye Ye Songqiao?"

*Whoosh~*

"Precious Master, I have heard of Ye Ye Songqiao. It is said that the scenery there is not bad, but I really don't know about the Earth God there."

My lady doesn't know, and Hong Ying knows even less. She hasn't even heard of Ye Ye Songqiao.

The Wine Gourd seems to have some impression: "I seem to have heard Yao Lao mention it once. I forgot the specific details, only remembering that there seems to be a sentence 'Lift three times'."

Li Li Banfeng said: "Lift the sedan chair three times, and good fortune will roll in."

The Wine Gourd thought for a moment and shook his body: "Seems to be this sentence."

Yao Lao also mentioned this saying. It seems the rumor is true.

Must find a way to find this Earth God.

Early the next morning, Li Li Banfeng first went to Yanyun Lake. In the information provided by Liao Liao Zihui, there are more than a dozen sayings about the Earth God's residence, among which the most recognized saying is at the bottom of Yanyun Lake.

How should one look for the bottom of Yanyun Lake?

Dive into the water and look around the bottom of the lake?

With Li Li Banfeng's current cultivation, he could indeed do it.

But is the Earth God's residence placed on the surface, or hidden in some special place?

After pondering for a moment, Li Li Banfeng gave up the idea of going down to the lake.

Because He He Haiqin has been down to this lake, Lu Lu Dongliang has been down, and Liao Liao Zihui has also likely been down.

How does he know these people have been down to the lake?

The saying that the Earth God lives at the bottom of the lake is too widely circulated. Not only does Lu Lu Dongliang know, He He Haiqin definitely knows too. They definitely went to look for it, but neither of them found this Earth God. If they really found it, they should have promoted to above the clouds in Ye Ye Songqiao.

Then why do so many people say the Earth God lives at the bottom of Yanyun Lake?

Actually, this matter is not difficult to understand. As long as you stand in the distance and look, you can see the clues.

Yanyun Lake is covered by mist all year round. From the appearance, it is a place full of immortal spirit. If you call a few people from the street and ask where the Earth God is, it is estimated that eight out of ten will think of this lake. The legend should have come from this.

Looking back and carefully examining this document, are the other dozen locations true?

If one of these locations is true, Liao Liao Zihui should have found it by virtue of his position.

These materials are equivalent to doing an elimination method for Li Li Banfeng. The places mentioned above basically don't need to be considered.

Liao Liao Zihui's investigation results can't be used. Whose results can be used?

He He Haiqin also failed. It seems that the only ones who might have actual progress are the Boundless Camp of the Light-Chasing Group.

Where did the Boundless Camp go?

Wandering around Ye Ye Songqiao for a day, in the evening, Li Li Banfeng passed by the alley entrance, met a newsboy, and bought a newspaper.

The newspaper office in Ye Ye Songqiao is one of the few businesses not monopolized by the He family. This newspaper office was opened by the Ling family. Li Li Banfeng scanned the news roughly and found a piece of news in the lower right corner of the front page.

An accident occurred at the Ye Ye Songqiao station. A train conductor and two station staff were hit and killed by a train.

This news is a bit strange.

Li Li Banfeng hasn't fought much with station staff, but he knows the strength of the train conductor. It took a pole to poke Li Li Banfeng off the train. How could this be hit and killed by a train? If they couldn't stop the train, they could at least dodge it.

The news content is very concise, the cause of the accident is basically not written, just simply introduced the aftermath.

Li Li Banfeng put away the newspaper and remembered a remark Liao Liao Zihui made.

Why did I come to Ye Ye Songqiao and come up empty-handed?

He wants to give me an explanation.

Li Li Banfeng raised his eyebrows and understood the intention here.

The mole didn't come from my side, it came from the train station.

Li Qi takes the train, every time using an anonymous road permit and ticket, but station staff and train conductors still found out Li Qi's itinerary and reported the news to the Boundless Camp.

The Conqueror Restaurant incident had just passed, and the Boundless Camp knew Li Qi was targeting the Light-Chasing Group. Learning that Li Qi came to Ye Ye Songqiao, they chose to transfer immediately.

This made Li Qi and Liao Liao Zihui both come up empty-handed. A mole appeared at the train station. These few moles are likely Light-Chasing Group members. This is something Liao Liao Zihui cannot tolerate no matter what, which is also what he said—he wants to give himself an explanation, and also give Li Qi an explanation.

And now the three people who died in the accident are an explanation sent by Liao Liao Zihui. He wants to have more cooperation with Li Qi on the matter of eradicating the Light-Chasing Group.

Li Qi never had a good impression of Liao Liao Zihui, but this cooperation seems acceptable.

Putting away the newspaper, Li Li Banfeng intended to return to the residence. A sedan chair carrier asked from the side: "Boss, want a ride?"

Li Li Banfeng looked back. The sedan chair carrier wasn't talking to him, but to another man.

This kind of thing happens often. Li Li Banfeng is a high-level Residential Cultivator and is often ignored.

But one sedan chair carrier seemed not to have ignored him.

"Lift the sedan chair three times, and good fortune will roll in." Another sedan chair carrier helped the man onto the sedan chair, and the two carried the man along the stairs into the alley.

Sedan chair carriers always appear in pairs. One person cannot carry a sedan chair.

But the sedan chair carrier encountered that day was alone.

Is it possible that he is the Earth God of Ye Ye Songqiao?

Is it such a coincidence? Did I encounter him just like that?

Thinking carefully, this matter is not considered a coincidence.

Li Li Banfeng was looking for the Boundless Camp at the time. The Boundless Camp came to Ye Ye Songqiao to find the opportunity of being carried in a sedan chair, which was to find the Earth God of Ye Ye Songqiao.

Their nest was definitely not chosen randomly. It must have been investigated before. That location is likely very close to the Earth God's residence.

Plus the foundation of "Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Calamity," it allowed me to encounter that sedan chair carrier at the right time, and that sedan chair carrier is the opportunity, the Earth God of Ye Ye Songqiao.

Thinking of this, Li Li Banfeng hurriedly went to the alley he passed yesterday. He felt that he shouldn't be so lucky to encounter that sedan chair carrier again, but it was very likely he would find some clues.

Unexpectedly, arriving at the alley entrance, he really encountered that sedan chair carrier.

The sedan chair carrier was sitting listlessly beside the sedan chair. Li Li Banfeng stepped forward and greeted: "Waiting for business?"

The sedan chair carrier looked at Li Li Banfeng: "What do you think? If I'm not waiting for business, am I waiting for death?"

Li Li Banfeng pointed to the slope: "Carry me up, how much?"

The sedan chair carrier smiled: "You decide how much to give. If I ask you for 100,000 silver dollars, can you afford it?"

Li Li Banfeng asked: "You carry it alone?"

The sedan chair carrier frowned: "What kind of talk is this? One person is called carrying on the back, two people is called carrying. Can't you count?"

Li Li Banfeng maintained a smile, but a surge of anger uncontrollably welled up.

As the anger surged, Li Li Banfeng suddenly felt a sense of danger approaching.

The sedan chair carrier looked at Li Li Banfeng with a smile: "Lift the sedan chair three times, and good fortune will roll in. Are you looking for me?"

Li Li Banfeng asked: "Are you the one who carries the sedan chair?"

The sedan chair carrier stood up and said: "I am the one who carries the pole."

PS: At the first meeting, this sedan chair carrier only lifted it once.

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