Chapter 30 Religious Affairs Bureau

“No.”

Ji Jingqiu shook her head, then looked at her shoulder, hesitated for a moment, and said…

” Knife-Lord, you said before that igniting the inner fire allows you to perceive things invisible to the naked eye. Does that include this mark?”

He didn’t reveal the matter of the Blood Jade, not because he distrusted Knife-Lord, but because it involved 【 Huozhai Foyu Gu’s thoughts 】, and some things were difficult to explain.

Ji Jingqiu wasn’t stupid; he simply knew nothing about Wu Fellow Daoist Yi before.

In the past, thanks to the existence of the bodhi little tree, his Pile Stance practice was a smooth journey.

But only the accompanying martial arts Divine Ability is comparable to Golden Finger, and this visualization method is far superior to 【 Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife Diagram 】.

Is it superior, or even above superior? Ji Jingqiu boldly guesses it’s the latter.

Although I don’t know Dao Who exactly is Old Mu? He casually tossed me such a generous gift, but revealing the Visualization Method will inevitably bring trouble to both myself and Old Mu.

“While the Heart Fire is miraculous, it is merely a key to the third realm. The guy we’re talking about is a federal top-level wanted criminal whose martial arts have already reached the fourth realm, Peak, and he’s about to break through the fifth realm, Heart Manifestation. Naturally, you wouldn’t be able to tell.”

Cold Blade explains Dao.

Zhang Chongba praised Dao: “Brother, you’ve got a fire burning in your heart, you ‘re a genius!”

“I see.” Ji Jingqiu suddenly realized.

He had only touched the jade Buddha before, which made him feel uneasy and triggered a warning in his heart.

But he was completely unaware of the marks on his shoulder.

Moreover, Master Yang didn’t seem to notice either.

The bald man who calls himself Eighth Brother is able to sense it because he possesses a special secret technique.

The martial arts techniques of this world are clearly mysterious, and there are also such tracking secrets.

Four Realms Peak…

This martial arts Who is taller, Realm or Master Yang?

Ji Jingqiu suddenly felt a chill run down her spine and a sense of lingering fear rose in her heart.

He was actually being targeted by a top-tier wanted criminal from the Fourth Peak!

The other party clearly had their eye on some talent of his and wanted to abduct him, but for some reason did not forcibly take him away.

The thought that a top-priority wanted criminal might come knocking at any moment, and that a tracking mark had been left on him…

Ji Jingqiu was completely devastated.

“I didn’t give you any seductive items, but I left tracking marks on you…”

Is it possible that Dao knows you are studying at Yangyan Martial Arts School and doesn’t want to alert you?

Zhang Chongba stroked his bald head, muttering to himself, trying to discern Li Buyi’s logic from his actions.

Ji Jingqiu couldn’t help but ask Dao, “That person also had a conflict with Master Yang?”

“This person’s real name is Li Buyi, nicknamed Blood Arhat, and he comes from the Supreme True Buddha Sect. My second uncle has been at odds with the Supreme True Buddha Sect his whole life.”

Ji Jingqiu was silent for a while, then suddenly asked, ” Master Yang is really your second uncle?”

Zhang Chongba was immediately heartbroken and exclaimed, “Brother, would I lie to you about something like this?”

” What is a tempting object?” Ji Jingqiu asked without changing her expression, immediately changing the subject.

“An evil object imbued with mental power can alter or distort the mind of a normal person through suggestion and other means. This is a common tactic used by underground societies.”

Ji Jingqiu thought it was no wonder.

Then he began to consider whether he could buy this temptation on the black market.

If the price is right, you might as well buy some to use as fertilizer.

As Zhang Chongba spoke, a deep sense of conflict appeared on his face.

Finally, with a heavy heart, he removed a gold ring from his finger and reluctantly handed it to Ji Jingqiu:

“Brother, don’t say I don’t take care of you. Please accept this gift. It’s specially designed to counteract temptations. Wearing it can also help you resist direct psychological manipulation from highly skilled Martial Artists when necessary.”

Just as Ji Jingqiu was hesitating about whether to accept, Cold Blade suddenly shouted:

“Take this. It’s a token of your appreciation, Brother Eighth. If you ever run out of money, you can sell this to raise some.”

“Thank you, brother!”

Ji Jingqiu gripped the gold ring tightly in his hand, sensing the elation of the bodhi little tree in the inner world, and his gaze also became more fervent.

Zhang Chongba waved his hand and said boldly, “We’re brothers, after all. Once Li Buyi is apprehended, I’ll give you a big gift!”

Now to the main point, Ji Jingqiu hurriedly asked Dao, “Have you found his footprints yet?”

“No.” Zhang Chongba shook his head.

“Then you…” Ji Jingqiu suddenly realized, “You’re planning to use me as bait?”

Zhang Chongba shook his head: “Brother, it’s not that we want to use you as bait, but that you’ve already become someone else’s prey.”

Ji Jingqiu paused for a moment, then decisively said, “I have no problem. You tell me how to cooperate with you.”

He wouldn’t feel at ease until that person was eliminated as soon as possible, as if there were always eyes lurking in the shadows, watching him intently.

Zhang Chongba’s eyes showed appreciation: “As expected of my brother, you’re so straightforward! Don’t worry, you don’t need to do anything. We’ll set up a trap around you and wait for you to come to us.”

Cold Blade calmly said, ” A Qiu, don’t worry, I will protect you.”

“And my brother too!”

Zhang Chongba leaned forward, clenching his fist fiercely.

“I’ll lay a trap around your residence tonight. If that guy surnamed Li dares to come, he’ll never leave alive!”

Cold Blade shoved aside the bald man blocking his way and said in a low voice:

“Achan, since you have been forced to get involved in this matter, then my next statement will not be considered a leak.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chongba frowned slightly, but quickly relaxed.

He picked at his ears, looked down at his nose and mouth, pretending not to hear what was about to be said.

Even before Ji Jingqiu appeared, they had already taken steps to block out the conversations to prevent outsiders from overhearing them.

Here, Cold Blade bluntly stated:

“Lao Ba and I currently work at the Religious Affairs Bureau. This trip to East 3 Huang Star is not only for Li Buyi, but also for the Supreme True Buddha Sect.”

” The Supreme True Buddha Sect is considered a key target for cleanup by the Administration Bureau, and is internally marked as ‘extremely dangerous.’ It is a malignant tumor hidden deep within human society.”

“Judging from the current situation, you have been targeted by Li Buyi.”

This man is ruthless and vengeful; the martial arts expert he has his eye on… Geniuses rarely escape.

“Even if we hide you, you are not safe as long as he is alive.”

Because we can’t hide you away forever, or stay by your side forever.

“So my suggestion is that you cooperate with us in capturing Li Buyi, and I will be responsible for your safety.”

“ The Religious Affairs Bureau has a very high priority and the power to temporarily conscript civilian Martial Artists for our use, only needing to issue a subsidy afterward.”

So if you’d like, I can use this as a reason to help you apply for an additional special allowance afterwards. You’ve just started learning martial arts, and you’ll need money for many things.”

Cold Blade speaks slowly but clearly, without much emotional fluctuation or expression, yet inexplicably gives people a sense of conviction and reassurance.

” Religious Affairs Bureau?”

Ji Jingqiu never expected that Knife-Lord came from this department!

In their group’s imagination, Knife-Lord should be a specialist from the Federal Security Bureau, traveling the world at public expense.

“Yes, the Federal Religious Affairs Bureau.”

” Knife-Lord, how much is the special allowance?” Ji Jingqiu asked directly.

Cold Blade hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, then turned his gaze to Zhang Chongba, who was not very clear about the specific details of these regulations.

“Brother, at least this number!”

Zhang Chongba chuckled and picked up the conversation, holding up three fingers.

“Three hundred thousand?” Ji Jingqiu thought to herself, ” This department doesn’t seem very good. Its funding is low, not even as good as the Public Security Bureau.”

“Brother, you’re good at everything, except for one flaw: your vision is too narrow.” Zhang Chongba waved his hand, “Add a zero.”

Ji Jingqiu was immediately filled with energy and boundless pride, and clenched her fist to express her determination:

“Don’t worry, brother. Cooperating with the Religious Affairs Bureau is the duty of every federal citizen!”