349: Chapter 349 Another Frame-up

City Lockdown

A bit interesting.

After learning this news, Lin Ming suddenly became a bit interested.

This lockdown made no difference to him.

As long as he wanted to, he could leave at any time.

However, now was not the time to leave.

Three days passed in a flash.

During these three days, the atmosphere in Dongchao City gradually became tense.

The lockdown order had still not been lifted.

No information regarding why the city was locked down had been released.

The City Lord's Mansion had not taken any other actions either.

On the contrary, the war between the Sea Demon Python Clan and the Phantom Nether Clan in the ocean had become increasingly fierce.

It even dragged many other races into the conflict.

City Lord's Mansion

"Revered Master, why is the city locked down?"

Senior Sister Cui Mingxi looked at True Monarch Lu Zhixing and asked.

She had no objections to the lockdown; after all, it was her Revered Master's decision.

Her Revered Master must have his reasons for making this decision.

Senior Sister Cui Mingxi just wanted to know what that reason was.

But she could also vaguely guess that it probably had something to do with the Snake Vine from a few days ago.

"Don't ask about certain things. Just do your own job,"

True Monarch Lu Zhixing said.

Some matters were not for his Disciple to know.

Even he himself hadn't been qualified to know at first; if he hadn't taken on the task of guarding Dongchao City, he probably would have only been qualified to understand after he achieved a Breakthrough to Nirvana.

Besides, even if he told his Disciple, it would only add to her worries, so it was better not to say anything.

Hearing this, Senior Sister Cui Mingxi understood that something extraordinary must have happened.

"People from the Merfolk Clan will be arriving soon. Go and receive them when they do,"

True Monarch Lu Zhixing said.

"The Merfolk Clan?"

Senior Sister Cui Mingxi was also slightly puzzled.

Why was the Merfolk Clan involved now?

"Just do your job and don't ask too many questions,"

True Monarch Lu Zhixing said.

...

The Ocean

On a certain small island

The figure of Snake Vine gradually emerged.

His gaze landed on a Yellow-haired man on the island.

"Now, the person has escaped into Dongchao City,"

Snake Vine said coldly.

"It was our oversight,"

the Yellow-haired man said calmly.

As if it were just a trivial matter.

"What should we do?"

Snake Vine asked in a questioning tone.

If not for these guys, things wouldn't have reached this point.

"You continue doing your part. We will handle this matter,"

the Yellow-haired man said.

"Humph, don't delay the plan, or else our cooperation ends here."

Snake Vine's figure sank into the ocean without causing a single splash or ripple.

Throughout the process, the Yellow-haired man remained calm. He turned and walked into the island, and passing through the jungle, he saw a group of humans—a group of humans who used leaves as clothing.

Regardless of age or gender, they were all kneeling on the ground with expressions of devotion.

When they saw the Yellow-haired man appear, they showed an even more fanatical attitude.

"What a pity,"

the Yellow-haired man shook his head and said.

He walked to the center of the crowd.

He reached out and made a grasping motion.

All these people fell to the ground, their lives extinguished.

Blood flowed from their bodies, soaking the earth and forming an eerie pattern.

...

"A bit slow."

Lin Ming walked down the street, holding a bunch of skewers.

The Wanfu Chamber of Commerce's speed was a bit slow.

The reason he didn't leave Dongchao City immediately was partly because he didn't want to return so early and wanted to experience the local customs.

On the other hand, it was because of the Wanfu Chamber of Commerce.

Their agreement was that the Wanfu Chamber of Commerce would find spiritual items for him, while he would refine Medicinal Pills and Origin Weapons for them as payment, with them providing the Materials.

As for those 900,000 High Grade Origin Stones, they were temporarily serving as a form of guarantee.

Regarding their first transaction, Lin Ming had originally thought the Wanfu Chamber of Commerce would have the Materials ready.

It turned out they weren't ready and he needed to wait a few more days.

"Isn't this the kid who stole my necklace?"

A sharp voice rang in Lin Ming's ear.

Lin Ming looked and saw that it was none other than Young Master Liu's lackey.

Lin Ming hadn't forgotten Shen Ze and Young Master Liu; he was just thinking about how to deal with them.

Before he could decide, this guy came looking for him again.

"Do you think Wei Zhaoxue is blind?"

Lin Ming asked in return.

Wei Zhaoxue could prove he didn't steal it, yet Shen Ze insisted he did.

Wasn't that questioning Wei Zhaoxue?

"I certainly did not."

Shen Ze immediately shook his head.

He didn't dare and quickly denied it.

If his words were heard by someone with ulterior motives, he would be in trouble.

"Kid, you almost fooled me. Now this is between us; don't bring others into it,"

Shen Ze said with a cold expression.

He had also done a simple background check on this person. He had arrived in Dongchao City alone seven or eight days ago, stayed in an ordinary inn, and spent his time eating, drinking, and playing.

How could someone like that have any powerful background?

In any case, Shen Ze didn't believe Lin Ming had any background.

If he really had a powerful background, someone would have received him long ago.

Therefore, after confirming Lin Ming's identity, it was time for him to have some fun with Lin Ming.

He had already thought of how to "treat" Lin Ming—torture him until he only had one breath left, then let Young Master Liu handle the rest.

"So, how do you want to handle this?"

Lin Ming said.

The matter that was interrupted earlier was now being resumed.

Lin Ming wanted to see what tricks these guys had.

He hoped they wouldn't disappoint him.

"How to handle it? Naturally, you'll have a nice chat with us brothers,"

Shen Ze said rudely.

"Chat? Just you guys?"

Lin Ming spoke to Shen Ze with a deliberately contemptuous tone.

"In broad daylight, are you going to break the rules of the City Lord's Mansion?"

Lin Ming pinned another accusation on Shen Ze.

"You talk too much,"

Shen Ze said coldly.

Breaking the rules of the City Lord's Mansion at a time like this?

Unless he had a death wish, he wouldn't do such a thing.

Especially during such an extraordinary period.

He also knew Lin Ming was doing it on purpose.

He just hoped this guy could keep up this attitude later.

"Patrolmen, someone is stealing things here!"

One of Shen Ze's lackeys called out to the patrolmen not far away.

With Dongchao City under lockdown, the workload and hours of these patrolmen had increased.

Patrolmen could often be seen patrolling all over the city.

"Isn't this Lord Shen?"

Seeing Shen Ze, one of the two patrolmen took the initiative to greet him.

"This guy stole my Origin Stones,"

Shen Ze said, pointing at Lin Ming.

It was the same formula, only the treasure had been replaced with Origin Stones.

It was just old wine in a new bottle.

"Stealing Lord Shen's things?"