Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8472: Loyalty (1)

Chapter 8472: Loyalty (1)

Crack! In a flash, the jade token shattered within Liu Feizhou's grip. As he stared at the ruined piece in his palm, shock flickered through his gaze. Unable to contain himself, he shouted, “My Lord!” Collapsing to his knees, he fixed his eyes on the fractured jade token and broke into sobs. This outburst pulled the shop clerks toward him, all of them rushing over in confusion, trying to figure out why he wept so bitterly.

Liu Feizhou paid no mind to the fuss. Tears poured down his cheeks as he clutched the jade token tightly. Moments later, he brushed away his tears and examined it once more. With care, he tucked the token away safely. Facing the staff, he commanded, “Get back to your duties; nothing for you here.”

The clerks noticed Liu Feizhou's grim face and held their tongues. They nodded in obedience and walked away. Once they were gone, Liu Feizhou pulled out the jade slip from Wen Liyi. Channeling his spiritual power into it, he jolted his head up in astonishment. The revelations inside stunned him completely. He never imagined the jade slip held such secrets—the Ghost Wind Bandits' hidden trove. His master had hunted for the Ghost Wind Bandits' treasure all along, with the family pursuing it for nearly a millennium. For generations, they'd chased this elusive prize. The truth hit like a thunderbolt.

Yet Liu Feizhou quickly spotted the instructions from Wen Liyi. Joy surged within him. He stored the jade slip and shut his eyes in deep thought. Soon after, he rose and produced several jade slips. He imprinted details onto them, then spun on his heel, exiting the apothecary and venturing beyond the bazaar.

Beyond the bazaar, he soared off the isle straightaway, heading to the spot where rogue cultivators from surrounding islands gathered herbs. There, he placed the jade slip he held and flew back to the market. Upon arrival, though, he skipped the medicine hall. Instead, he stepped into the teleportation formation, bound for the isle once home to Wen Liyi of the Venomous Bug Valley.

The isle Wen Liyi once claimed was known as Golden Bee Island, famed for the Golden Bees he bound as his natal spirit puppets. These bees stood out among their kind, boasting blistering speed, devastating strikes, and robust defenses. Truly, they made ideal natal spirit puppets for venomous insects. As Wen Liyi's loyal retainer, Liu Feizhou held the right to visit the island. He spent most days at the market overseeing the medicine hall, but he carried an access token for entry.

Upon reaching Golden Bee Island, Liu Feizhou scanned his surroundings and picked a path. He pressed onward, arriving shortly at a sprawling compound. Spanning roughly five acres, the estate loomed impressively. Black stone formed its outer walls, lending an ominous vibe.

A single entrance marked the compound. Guarding it stood two man-sized spiders, their bodies pitch-black, each bearing a human-like face on their backs. Thick fur coated their limbs, rendering them savage and nightmarish, like fiends unleashed from the underworld.

Liu Feizhou approached the entrance and eyed the spiders. Though familiar with their breed, fear still gripped him at the sight. He clasped his fists toward them and declared, “I am Liu Feizhou, servant to Sir Wen Liyi. I've come under his directive to meet Sir Da Jiuzhi!”

Da Jiuzhi ranked as Golden Bee Island's top true disciple, wielding immense power and rumored to have touched the Refinement Realm. He hadn't ascended to elder status yet, but among his peers, he led the race for island lord. Beyond that, he served as Wen Liyi's key ally. Wen Liyi aligned with Da Jiuzhi's group, the mightiest faction on Golden Bee Island.

Indeed, elite sects like the top ten all nurtured their talents in comparable fashions. Da Jiuzhi mirrored Shen Nanzheng of Blood Drop Island, though his prowess edged slightly higher. Both stood at equal tiers, so Wen Liyi wisely pledged to a powerhouse. With Da Jiuzhi as the premier talent of his era, allegiance to him made perfect sense.

Prior to departing, Wen Liyi had informed Da Jiuzhi of his mission. Should he fail to return, the Wen Family medicine shop would pass to him. Da Jiuzhi viewed the modest shop as trivial and stayed silent. After all, Wen Liyi was a core disciple; Da Jiuzhi doubted his peril and consented. Now, Liu Feizhou sought him out to report Wen Liyi's demise, lest outsiders seize the Wen family medicine shop.

Naturally, Liu Feizhou's visit went beyond surrendering the apothecary to Da Jiuzhi. Another duty called him—to seek vengeance for Wen Liyi. Vengeance must be had. Thus, he came to implore Da Jiuzhi for justice on his master's behalf.

No sooner had Liu Feizhou spoken than one spider at the gate hissed sharply, then fell silent. Soon, a figure emerged from within. He sized up Liu Feizhou and stated, “You're Lord Wen Liyi's retainer? Enter; the master wishes to speak with you.” Liu Feizhou agreed and trailed the man inside.

The compound felt eerie. Small sub-courtyards dotted the space upon entry, their doors sealed with affixed talismans, hiding whatever lurked inside. The guide, however, offered no explanations, steering Liu Feizhou directly deeper in.

The inner paths twisted like a labyrinth. After several bends, they reached a modest courtyard. Black earth blanketed the ground, barren of growth. A single building occupied the space, its central door ajar, exposing a lounge-like interior. A green-robed man sat within, toying with a spider. Palm-sized and ink-black with a glossy sheen, the creature gleamed with eerie allure.

The guide signaled Liu Feizhou to halt. Liu Feizhou waited outside as the man entered the lounge and whispered to the seated figure. The man set the spider aside; it leaped smartly to his shoulder and settled still, as if aware.

Raising his eyes to Liu Feizhou, the man intoned deeply, “You are Liu Feizhou? Junior Brother Wen Liyi's servant? What brings you here?” Clearly, he had no intention of inviting Liu Feizhou inside, deeming him unworthy of the space.

Liu Feizhou dropped to his knees and bowed low. “Liu Feizhou pays respects, my Lord. My master has fallen. Before his venture, he charged me with two tasks. First, to deliver the Wen family medicine shop's deed to you. Henceforth, it belongs to you. Second, to present this jade slip.” With that, a jade slip and a document materialized in his grasp. He offered the jade slip aloft with both hands.

Da Jiuzhi nodded. A flick of his wrist drew the items from Liu Feizhou into his own hold. He glanced at the document, confirming the medicine shop's ownership papers, then dismissed them casually to his attendant. The servant stowed them securely without delay.

Next, Da Jiuzhi eyed the jade slip, sensing traces of Wen Liyi's spiritual power upon it—clearly something the junior had handled. Curiosity piqued, he infused his own spiritual power to probe its secrets.

Da Jiuzhi's face shifted the instant he glimpsed the jade slip's message. Astonishment gripped him, prompting a thorough scan. Only after poring over every detail did he lift his gaze to Liu Feizhou and rumble, “From this jade slip's contents, it appears Junior Brother Wen Liyi meant it for you. Have you carried out its directives?”

Bowing his head, Liu Feizhou replied, “Yes, my Lord. This came from my master. I've fulfilled the jade slip's commands. But I dare not rely on those folks, so I bring it to Lord Da Jiuzhi. I beg you to avenge my master; your grace would bind me forever!” He prostrated himself repeatedly.

Da Jiuzhi eyed Liu Feizhou and declared gravely, “Should the jade slip's account prove true, vengeance for him is inevitable on my part. Yet how am I to trust its claims?” His stare bored into Liu Feizhou, betraying lingering skepticism.

As a disciple of the Venomous Bug Valley, one of the ten great sects, he'd long known of the Ghost Wind Bandits' heist. Still, the notion of a clan hunting that treasure across a thousand years and multiple lineages struck him as far-fetched.

Remaining prostrate, Liu Feizhou intoned solemnly, “My Lord, I cannot vouch for its truth. I knew nothing of this until now. My master bid me check the jade slip once his life token broke. Only then did I learn of it.”

Da Jiuzhi nodded and fixed Liu Feizhou with a look. “Very well, I grasp the situation. I'll see to this. You've overseen Junior Brother Wen's medicine shop capably all these years. He mentioned before letting you persist in that role, so carry on managing it for me. You may go.”

Liu Feizhou stayed knelt, his voice firm. “My thanks, my Lord. But I fear I must decline your command. I've completed my master's wishes, yet failed to secure his revenge, so I can only join him.” Straightening, a longsword gleamed in his hand. He drew it across his throat in a final act!