Chapter 406: Investigation Results

Translator: Tim Editor: GlobeGlotter

Ye Mo scanned everyone present and said plainly, “Thanks to the Ocean Gang’s help, I found some useful information. Therefore, I’ll be leaving today. If anyone has found something useful, please speak up now. Otherwise, I’ll be counting on you all next time.”

As soon as Ye Mo finished speaking, almost everyone looked enviously at the Ocean Gang’s leader. The Ocean Gang was strictly speaking not a mob; they were fishermen who also engaged in some illegal trades.

Ye Mo ignored their thoughts. He took out a jade bottle and said, “This is a Chi Increasing Pill; whoever leads the Ocean Gang, come forward and take it. Eat it here. Wang Xiaosi helped me greatly, so please treat him well.”

“Yes, Ye-Qianbei! I, Lu Si, will remember your words,” Lu Si said, walking toward Ye Mo amidst everyone’s jealous stares. He bowed and then shakily took the bottle.

He would reach yellow level as soon as he ate the pill.

Lu Si took the bottle to a corner of the hall and consumed it. Even if Ye Mo hadn’t told him to eat it there, he wouldn’t have dared take it outside—he would have been killed instantly. Ye Mo had clearly allowed him to eat it there, considering the risk.

Watching Lu Si eat it, Ye Mo realized the man lacked a cultivation method. He sighed; without one, eating the pill was pointless, a waste of food. He wouldn't be able to absorb it without a method, let alone harness its power.

Ye Mo walked over, patted Lu Si on the head, and helped him digest the power. Once the pill’s potency had transformed into inner qi, he returned.

“Ye-Qianbei, I also found some things. Here are my results,” a woman said, approaching.

Ye Mo recognized her; besides Jiao Bianyi, she was the first to submit to him last time. He remembered her name was Xu Yuehua, nicknamed Black Widow. She was again wearing black. Her quick results suggested she was no ordinary woman.

Furthermore, she was one of only three yellow-level cultivators present, a yellow-level peak cultivator, the highest among them. She likely had a compelling story, but Ye Mo didn’t care.

Ye Mo examined her data. He wouldn’t have given up his Chi Increasing Pill easily for worthless information.

He found it contained a wealth of information. The woman was meticulous. This was exactly what he needed.

She had identified the plane as a US MM871, including its maximum speed and altitude. The model had an escape cockpit and parachute.

Ye Mo was relieved. This was exactly what he wanted.

But that wasn't all.

She had obtained the names of almost all passengers, including Ning Qingxue. She also noted at least four Yuan Bei Corporation employees were aboard, aiming to abduct Ning Qingxue and take her to America. The mastermind was the corporation's young CEO, Yuan Qibing.

Slap! Ye Mo slammed the round table. A huge crater appeared in the solid granite.

Silence fell; no one dared speak.

“Yuan Qibing, you’re asking for death. Don’t blame me,” Ye Mo muttered. Xu Yuehua’s investigation suggested Ning Qingxue would have been abducted by Yuan Qibing regardless of what happened on the plane.

Ye Mo looked at Xu Yuehua. “You did very well, finding so much useful intel in just a few hours. With more time, you might have found even more.”

“Thank you, Qianbei. It was my duty,” Xu Yuehua quickly replied, standing.

Ye Mo nodded. Xu Yuehua was at most in her 30s, and her yellow-level middle stage cultivation indicated significant talent. Her background wasn't simple. He wondered how she ended up working for the mafia.

[TL note: Yes, I know it was said before that she’s yellow peak, and now that she’s yellow middle. This is the original text of the author. He probably meant peak of yellow level middle stage.]

She said it was her duty, not luck. She was clearly capable, exceeding the average gang member in Hong Kong. Someone like her would be useful.

“Ahhh!” Lu Si suddenly yelled, jumping up and punching. A bowl-sized dent appeared in the solid stone floor, shaking the house.

Everyone was shocked again. Lu Si had created such a large hole in the granite! His power had increased incredibly.

Ye Mo nodded. “Not bad. You have yellow-level power and some inner qi. Learn a few moves, and you’ll truly be a yellow-level cultivator.”

He didn't mention Lu Si’s shallow foundation and lack of systematic training. Though he was now yellow-level, only his reaction speed and power had reached that level. He would still differ from someone who had trained to yellow level independently.

Seeing Lu Si reach yellow level so quickly and shock everyone, others’ eyes reddened with envy at missing the opportunity.

Then, everyone turned to Xu Yuehua. Ye Mo’s words indicated she was next to receive a pill.

Xu Yuehua nervously stared at Ye Mo. Since reaching yellow-level middle stage, she'd been stuck. Five years passed, and she remained at the same level, due to a lack of cultivation time, environment, and herbs.

She never doubted her potential. If it wasn't good, she wouldn't have reached yellow level in her 30s.

“Thank you, Qianbei. I now realize how pathetic I was,” Lu Si said, kneeling before Ye Mo. Before reaching yellow level, he had no understanding of ancient martial arts. He just knew yellow level was stronger. Now, with yellow-level power and faint inner qi, he realized how naive he'd been.

He understood that even the best martial artist would die against a yellow-level warrior. He hadn’t dared dream of his current power, highlighting Ye Mo's terrifying ability.

Ye Mo waved his hand. “No need to thank me. You deserve it. Go.”

Everyone looked at Lu Si enviously. Though they wanted to know his strength, no one dared ask. Gangs with conflicts with Lu Si already considered reconciliation.

Ye Mo looked at the hopeful Xu Yuehua. “You're very good. Here’s a Chi Increasing Pill. Eat it now. Reaching black level depends on your luck.”

When he gave Luo Xuan a pill, she was only yellow-level middle stage, yet she reached black-level primary stage peak. Xu Yuehua was already at the peak of yellow-level middle stage.

She might reach black level.

Ye Mo's words shocked everyone again. He said she might reach black level! They knew there were three yellow-level cultivators, but they didn't expect her to be beyond yellow-level primary stage.

Her name wasn't well-known in Hong Kong, yet she was yellow level. This made those with nefarious plans toward her break into a cold sweat.

Xu Yuehua excitedly took the pill. Breaking past the yellow-level middle stage barrier would be a heavenly fortune. Ye Mo suggested she might even reach black level! She was almost overwhelmed with excitement. Black level… She'd never dreamed of it.