99: A glimpse

After Li Qi left the Linglong Merchant Guild, Su Hongye remained seated in the room, not getting up.

Su Hongye closed his eyes in contemplation, constantly recalling what Li Qi had just said. After a long while, Su Hongye slowly asked, "Mr. Qin, what do you make of this?"

A tall figure pushed open the door and entered. This person sat down opposite Su Hongye, emanating a terrifying aura—he was a Great Grandmaster in the True Intent Realm!

Qin Zhinan, one of the Linglong Merchant Guild's foundations, it was precisely because Qin Zhinan was stationed at the Linglong Merchant Guild that no petty thieves dared to covet it.

When Li Qi and Su Hongye were discussing the Ultimate Dao Secret Art just now, Qin Zhinan was listening in the adjacent room, and their conversation entered his ears.

Hearing Su Hongye's question, Qin Zhinan slowly replied, "That Li Qi is not simple."

"He discovered me; he knew I was listening next door, but he didn't expose it."

Hearing Qin Zhinan say this, Su Hongye was startled, "How is that possible?"

"Sir, you are a Great Grandmaster in the Late Stage True Intent Realm. How could that Li Qi possibly discover your whereabouts?"

Su Hongye recalled Li Qi's youthful face, even younger than his own son. Although Li Qi had an extraordinary demeanor, he should just be a young master from an official's family.

This person is so young, yet he actually has the strength to see through a Great Grandmaster's whereabouts... How is this possible?

"Mr. Qin, have you discerned Li Qi's strength?"

"Forgive my incompetence, Qin... I couldn't tell."

"Couldn't tell?!"

Su Hongye's voice changed.

Qin Zhinan, meanwhile, said in a deep voice, "That Li Qi's Martial Dao Realm might be at the Peak True Intent Realm... or perhaps even higher."

Higher?

At this point, Su Hongye couldn't sit still anymore and exclaimed, "What does 'higher' mean?"

"If it's higher than the Peak True Intent Realm, then that would be..."

Qin Zhinan slowly nodded, "That's right, it's exactly what you're thinking."

"That Li Qi might be a Land Immortal!"

Su Hongye was struck by lightning, standing frozen on the spot.

Li Qi's words seemed to still echo in his ears...

"You don't need to admire me now... You naturally will admire me later..."

"You just need to tell me where there might be a Land Immortal's Legacy, and I can go get it myself..."

Before, Su Hongye had been completely bewildered by these words, but now he finally understood what Li Qi meant.

If Li Qi himself was a Land Immortal... then those words made perfect sense!

"So that's it... So that's how it is."

"I never thought it would turn out to be something like this."

"Everyone says Land Immortals are the strongest, possessing power that reaches the heavens and earth. How many people wish to see a Land Immortal's true face but cannot... Yet just now, a Land Immortal was right before me, and I was completely oblivious!"

"It's truly shameful, truly shameful..."

Su Hongye sighed faintly, smiling helplessly. He then felt a touch of lingering fear.

A Land Immortal was just before him, and he had been completely unaware. Fortunately, he hadn't committed any impolite acts, otherwise, angering a Land Immortal would be a colossal disaster!

If a Land Immortal were to suddenly go on a killing spree... there would likely be no one in the world who could save him.

While Su Hongye's face showed fluctuating emotions, Qin Zhinan was thinking about something else.

Just as Li Qi was about to leave, he suddenly asked if the Linglong Merchant Guild knew anything about Lord Fuyang. He wanted to inquire about Lord Fuyang's information.

However, Lord Fuyang was a Land Immortal from many years ago, who had long since exhausted his Lifespan and died.

Su Hongye directly said he didn't know, and Li Qi shrugged, then left directly.

Qin Zhinan's expression changed. Why would Li Qi inquire about Lord Fuyang?

A Land Immortal would never do anything meaningless.

Since he asked, there must be a reason!

"Someone, immediately go investigate the matter of Lord Fuyang!"

Qin Zhinan keenly sensed something and immediately sent someone to investigate.

The Linglong Merchant Guild had immense influence. In less than a day, all information regarding Lord Fuyang was laid before Su Hongye and Qin Zhinan.

"So that's it, Lord Fuyang didn't die... He's actually still alive?!"

At the same time, information about Li Qi was also found, and it came from a branch of the Linglong Merchant Guild.

The Chuan Prefecture Linglong Merchant Guild branch, through Su He, a collateral relative of the Su family, provided crucial intelligence about Li Qi.

This Li Qi was originally from Chuan Prefecture. Half a year ago, he killed several Divine Might Army soldiers and escaped. Later, an Elder from the Pine Crane Longevity Sect appeared and brought Li Qi into the Pine Crane Longevity Sect.

Qin Zhinan also knew about the conflict between Lord Fuyang and the Pine Crane Longevity Sect. If Li Qi was inquiring about Lord Fuyang's news at this time... then the implication would be extraordinary.

These two Land Immortals are naturally in opposition. Once they clash... it will inevitably cause heaven and earth to collapse!

Regardless of which one dies, it would be an enormous event that would shake this world!

Qin Zhinan's face was filled with shock.

Such a thrilling event was about to occur, and he hadn't expected that he would inadvertently glimpse a corner of it!

This left his heart unable to calm down for a long time.

"Steward Su, two Land Immortals are about to engage in a conflict... What do you think we should do now?"

Su Hongye pondered for a moment, then tentatively suggested, "Move our properties near the Pine Crane Longevity Sect away? To avoid being affected?"

Qin Zhinan slowly shook his head, "No... It's about placing bets."