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Chapter 111: Taking Advantage of Contradictions and Gaining Resources

The shadow moved with ghostly speed. Before anyone could react, a muffled "puff" sound was heard, and the Poison Dragon Cult leader's laughter abruptly stopped. He looked down in disbelief. A pitch-black dagger had pierced his chest. Blood flowed out, staining his black robe red.

The one who struck was none other than the shadowy assassin lurking in the shadows. His cold gaze swept over the crowd before he drew his dagger and let the Poison Dragon Cult leader's body fall limply to the ground. After doing this, he vanished into the night in a flash, as if he had never appeared.

Qingfeng Jushi breathed a sigh of relief, walked over to Lei Yi, and praised him, "Young Master Lei is very thoughtful. This time, thanks to you, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous."

Lei Yi smiled modestly, but secretly felt relieved. He knew that if he hadn't noticed the Poison Dragon Cult leader's intentions in advance and arranged an ambush by the Xuanying assassin, everyone present today would have suffered.

The Jianxuan Sect's leader walked up to Lei Yi, staring at him intently, and said in a deep voice, "Young Master Lei, you're so young, yet you possess such courage, insight, and strategy. This is truly rare. I wonder who your mentor is? Would you like to join the Jianxuan Sect?"

When the people from other sects heard this, they all looked sideways, with surprise and a hint of subtle fear in their eyes. Only then did they realize that this seemingly harmless young man actually had such deep scheming.

Lei Yi sneered inwardly, thinking the Jianxuan Sect leader was trying to seize the opportunity to win him over and expand their power. He feigned hesitation, then spoke after a moment, "Master, you're too kind. Lei Yi is just a casual cultivator who's had a few lucky encounters. As for joining a sect..."

He paused deliberately, observing the reaction of the Jianxuan Sect's leader.

The Jian Xuan Sect's leader was indeed disappointed, but he still said with determination, "Young Master Lei, if you have any requests, please feel free to ask. As long as the Jian Xuan Sect can do it, we will never refuse."

"To be honest," Lei Yi sighed, "this Poison Dragon Cult incident has made me realize the shortcomings of my own strength. I need some precious cultivation resources to improve my strength more quickly to deal with possible dangers in the future."

The head of Jianxuan Sect frowned slightly. Lei Yi's request was within his expectations, but it made him feel a little embarrassed.

The Jianxuan Sect's leader pondered in silence, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrests of his chair as he weighed the pros and cons. Lei Yi's request truly put him in a difficult position. Even the Jianxuan Sect couldn't freely use those precious cultivation resources.

Seeing the Jianxuan Sect's leader hesitate, Lei Yi chuckled inwardly, knowing he had already achieved half of his goal. He continued, "The leader should be aware that the martial arts world is not peaceful these days. The Poison Dragon Sect is only one threat, and there's no guarantee that other forces won't rise. Although I'm just a casual cultivator, I hope to contribute to maintaining peace in the martial arts world. If I can acquire sufficient resources and improve my strength, I can help in future sectarian conflicts..."

He deliberately left his words unfinished, but the implication was self-evident. The Jianxuan Sect's leader naturally understood what he meant. If he could exchange some cultivation resources for the favor of a young master with unlimited potential, or even win him over to join the Jianxuan Sect, the deal would undoubtedly be a good one.

Dongfang Liuli had been standing quietly behind Lei Yi, hearing his words clearly. Frowning slightly, she gently tugged at Lei Yi's sleeve and whispered, "Brother Lei, the sect disputes are complex and intricate. It's best if we don't get too deeply involved."

Lei Yi turned around and smiled at her, reassuring her: "Don't worry, Liuli, I know my limits."

He turned his head and looked at the Jianxuan Sect leader, his eyes gleaming with confidence: "Master, what do you think?"

The Jianxuan Sect's leader looked at Lei Yi deeply and finally made up his mind. He nodded and said, "Okay! Young Master Lei, I agree to your request! If you need any cultivation resources, just let me know. I, the Jianxuan Sect, will do my best to satisfy you!"

Lei Yi was secretly delighted, but remained calm on the surface. He simply nodded and said, "Thank you, Master! I need..."

Just then, there was a sudden commotion in the crowd, and a red figure stumbled in.

"Young Master Lei, Young Master Lei, please wait a moment!" The girl with red sleeves was in tears, looking panicked, and her tone was full of regret and pleading.

Everyone's eyes were focused on her. Lei Yi looked at her with calm eyes and said nothing.

"Young Master Lei, I was wrong, I know I was wrong..." The girl with red sleeves choked and could no longer speak. She just kept crying, and tears of regret blurred her eyes.

"You..." Lei Yi was about to speak, but suddenly stopped. His eyes fell on a big tree not far behind Miss Hongxiu, and a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

The sudden appearance of Miss Hongxiu eased the tense atmosphere. The Jianxuan Sect leader looked at Lei Yi in confusion, waiting for his explanation. Lei Yi said nothing, simply looking at Miss Hongxiu calmly, his eyes as calm as water, making it impossible to guess his thoughts.

"Master Lei, I was wrong. I know I was wrong..." The girl with red sleeves knelt down in front of Lei Yi, sobbing uncontrollably. "The people from the Poison Dragon Cult deceived me. They said you were an unforgivable villain, and they said that if I helped you find the treasure map, you would help me..."

Her words were intermittent, but everyone understood that Miss Hongxiu had been used by the Poison Dragon Cult. She was originally just an ordinary girl, but because she believed slander, she was involved in this jianghu dispute.

"Do you regret it now?" Lei Yi's voice was inexpressible. "Unfortunately, some things can't be undone just by regretting them."

Miss Hongxiu's body trembled, and tears of despair welled up in her eyes. She knew that she had made a big mistake, and Lei Yi would not forgive her easily.

Dongfang Liuli looked at Miss Hongxiu with a pity in her heart. She gently tugged at Lei Yi's sleeve and whispered, "Brother Lei, she's also been deceived. Why don't you..."

Lei Yi raised his hand to stop Dongfang Liuli. He looked at Miss Hongxiu and said slowly, "Go now. I will let bygones be bygones for what happened today. But you must remember, don't have the intention to harm others, but be wary of others. Be careful in the future."

Miss Hongxiu was stunned for a moment, as if she couldn't believe her ears. She raised her head and looked at Lei Yi, her eyes filled with gratitude and guilt. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, nothing came out. She just kowtowed deeply, then stood up and stumbled away.

A murmur broke out among the crowd, and people looked at Lei Yi with a little more admiration. Faced with Miss Hongxiu's regret and pleas, Lei Yi did not add insult to injury, but chose to forgive. This kind of magnanimity is not something everyone can do.

However, not everyone was moved. In the shadow of a large tree, a pair of cold eyes stared intently at Lei Yi, their gazes gleaming with greed and murderous intent. This person was none other than the Xuanying assassin lurking in the shadows. He had been ordered to seize the cultivation resources Lei Yi had received from the Jianxuan Sect, and was patiently awaiting the perfect moment to strike.

The Jianxuan Sect leader watched Miss Hongxiu leave, then turned to look at Lei Yi and said, "Master Lei, I agree to your request. If you need any cultivation resources, I will send someone to get them."

Lei Yi smiled slightly and said, "Thank you very much, Master. I need..." He paused deliberately, his eyes swept around, and finally landed on an inconspicuous corner in the crowd. The corners of his mouth curled up in an imperceptible arc, "I need..."

Lei Yi looked around and finally fixed his gaze on the Jianxuan Sect's leader. A meaningful smile appeared on his lips. "I need access to your sect's Sutra Library, and... a suitable weapon."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar. The Sutra Library was a forbidden area of ​​the Jianxuan Sect, historically only accessible to core disciples. Lei Yi's move was quite outrageous. Dongfang Liuli was startled and glanced at Lei Yi worriedly, but seeing his calm expression, she felt a sense of peace.

The Jianxuan Sect's leader frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied with Lei Yi's request. However, thinking of the threat from the Poison Dragon Cult, he suppressed his anger and said, "The Sutra Library is of great importance, so I'm sorry I can't comply. As for weapons, our Jianxuan Sect has many treasures, and Young Master Lei can choose as he pleases."

Lei Yi shook his head and said firmly, "I only want admission to the Sutra Library. I don't want anything else."

The two men were at a stalemate, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense. Seeing this, the shadowy assassin, hiding in the shadows, curled his lips into a cold smile, thinking to himself, "Looks like this kid is courting death without my help."

At this moment, Lei Yi suddenly approached the Jianxuan Sect's leader and whispered, "Leader, I suspect the Poison Dragon Cult has already obtained the treasure map. The reason they're holding back is probably because they're biding their time, preparing to seize the Sutra Library in one fell swoop!"

The Jianxuan Sect's headmaster's pupils suddenly shrank as Lei Yi's words resonated like thunder in his ears. He knew the importance of the Sutra Repository; if it fell into the hands of the Poison Dragon Cult, the consequences would be disastrous.

"Are you serious?" asked the Jianxuan Sect leader in a low voice.

Lei Yi smiled mysteriously, "If you, Sect Leader, don't believe me, then you don't have to pay any attention to me. However, if we wait until the Poison Dragon Cult actually takes action, it will be too late to regret."

The Jianxuan Sect leader weighed the pros and cons in his mind, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I can give you access to the Sutra Library, but you must agree to one condition!"

"Master, please speak." Lei Yi was secretly happy, he knew that his plan was successful.

"You must tell me the clues about the treasure map immediately after entering the Sutra Library!"

"No problem." Lei Yi agreed without hesitation, but sneered in his heart. He didn't know what a treasure map was. This was all just his plan.

The Jianxuan Sect's leader waved his hand, and an ancient token flew towards Lei Yi. "This is the token for entering the Sutra Library. Keep it safe."

Lei Yi reached out to take the token. It felt cold to the touch, and a breath of ancient air washed over him. He calmly put the token away, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily, especially that inconspicuous corner in the crowd.

"As for the weapon..." The Jianxuan Sect's leader pondered for a moment, then pointed to the long sword in the hands of a disciple beside him and said, "This 'Qingfeng Sword' is the sect's most precious treasure. I'll lend it to you today!"

Upon hearing this, the disciple showed a hint of reluctance on his face, but he still respectfully handed the sword to Lei Yi. Lei Yi took the sword, and with a slight sinking of his hand, a sharp sword energy rushed towards him, and he thought to himself, "What a good sword!"

"Thank you, Master!" Lei Yi bowed to express his gratitude, then turned around and was about to leave.

"Wait a minute!"