I, a prison guard in the Heavenly Prison, secretly became invincible thanks to the system.

Chapter 175 Leaf Demon Flower

The two stared at each other for a moment, then Xi Yuan walked forward and said, "Lord Ye is indeed amazing. In such a short time, even the peak of the eighth rank is no match for you. It's a pity that the Azure Scale Guard doesn't have a genius like you."

Ye Kang followed along, but did not reply.

Xi Yuan continued, "Does Lord Ye have any doubts? Why would I need to use you to turn against the powerful figures of Poyang?"

"No," Ye Kang answered without hesitation.

"Oh?"

Ye Kang said expressionlessly, "What you want to do is none of my business. I only do what I should do. I thank you for opening the door for me this time, but you have also used me. Let's call it even."

Upon hearing this, Xi Yuan frowned.

This kid really doesn't mince words.

She sighed and said, "I understand, but I won't take advantage of you for nothing. Besides protecting that young fisherman, I will also give you a great reward."

"really?"

Ye Kang was somewhat bewildered.

This is a great achievement?

She had actually set a trap for herself, shifting all the blame onto the city lord and deliberately avoiding conflict with her, leaving the trouble to her as well.

Unexpectedly, she didn't care at all, and even gave him a big credit.

What exactly is she plotting that would make her go to such lengths...?

Xi Yuan noticed Ye Kang's confusion, but she didn't explain. Instead, she smiled and said, "Lord Ye, the items you exchanged with your merits at Tianying have been approved and delivered here. You can go to the steward to pick them up. Also, I know you have a great need for body-refining plants, and you came to Poyang Marsh mostly for the Jade Lotus Root. Here, take this."

Xi Yuan reached out and took out half of the sword hilt.

Ye Kang took it and saw that the words "True Tiger" were engraved on the hilt, but only half of the character for tiger was visible.

Ye Kang immediately remembered that Meng Bo had said before that if he wanted to dig up the jade lotus root, he would need the help of a certain treasure from Zhenhu Temple.

Sure enough, Xi Yuan said, "I got this from Zhenhu Temple last time. If you return it, Zhenhu Temple will help you get the jade lotus root."

"Thank you, sir."

Ye Kang respectfully cupped his hands, and his opinion of Xi Yuan changed somewhat.

At least she actually gave me some benefits!

Without saying much, the two left.

Ye Kang went straight to the branch's main hall and found the chief steward, Lu Qi.

As soon as Lu Qi saw Ye Kang, he said with a smile, "Lord Ye, are you here to collect the precious plant you exchanged?"

"Exactly."

"plz follow me."

Lu Qi led Ye Kang to the storeroom and took out an exquisite jade box from a chest.

The jade box is semi-transparent, and a green flower with ten petals can be vaguely seen inside.

Lu Qi made some notes on the dossier as he said, "Lord Ye has already claimed the Ten-Leaf Demon Flower he exchanged for with two Great Merits. He currently has one Great Merit left. Is that alright?"

"no problem."

"Well, I must say Lord Ye is very bold. There is a mouthful of sweet dew at the stamen of the Ten-Leaf Demon Flower. If you drink it, there is a very small chance of getting a flash of inspiration. Most people who choose this demon flower are gambling on this sliver of opportunity."

"I'm only doing this to temper my body."

Ye Kang took the demon flower and offered a brief explanation.

Lu Qi looked amazed and said, "No wonder you are so powerful, sir. If I'm not mistaken, your next step should be to go to Zhenhu Temple, right?"

"The steward is wise."

"Hahahaha! Then I must remind you, sir, that if you have the chance, it would be best to go to the place of inheritance of Zhenhu Temple to consume the Ten-Leaf Demon Flower."

"Oh? What's the significance of that?" Ye Kang couldn't help but ask curiously.

Lu Qi smirked and said mysteriously, "The True Tiger Temple has an extraordinary background. It is said that their place of inheritance contains the martial arts essence of a hidden sect. What if you are the chosen one and have really gained a flash of inspiration? Why wouldn't you take advantage of this opportunity?"

Ye Kang immediately understood.

So that's how it is. No wonder you're a seasoned veteran in management. Maximizing direct profits, huh? A flash of inspiration in a place imbued with the spirit of martial arts. Ye Kang has actually experienced that before.

It was from that portrait of the Yin Saint Demon Lord that I had a flash of inspiration and comprehended the Cangming Slash.

He was immediately tempted; it seemed he had no choice but to make a trip to Zhenhuguan.

"Thank you for informing me, Steward Lu, but this is the place of the True Tiger Temple's inheritance; how can you allow me to enter?"

Lu Qi shrugged: "I don't know. I was just saying it casually. Whether it works or not depends on Lord Ye's own fate."

Good guy!

Ye Kang was speechless. This old guy was just making empty promises.

Just as he was about to complain, the system notification sounded.

【Ding】

[Mission issued: Enter the True Tiger Temple Inheritance Site]

[Task Rewards: 1 instance of Comprehension or 1 instance of Inspiration]

……

"!!!"

Ye Kang's eyes widened, and he almost cried out.

Unexpectedly, Lu Qi's joke actually triggered a system task!

Once you go in, you're guaranteed to have a flash of inspiration, and that's sure to make you rich!

Without further hesitation, Ye Kang bid farewell to everyone, then mounted his BMW and headed straight for Zhenhuguan.

According to the map provided by the steward, Zhenhu Temple is also located in the mountains next to Poyang Lake, but it is still quite a distance from Poyang City.

Even if Ye Kang travels at full speed, it will still take him two days to arrive.

There was no way around it; the Poyang Lake was just too vast.

As a result, there are many sects and forces around the Great Swamp. If it weren't for the suppression by the Azure Scale Guards, it would probably have turned into a bloodbath long ago.

Of course, Ye Kang did not use his original appearance, but instead transformed into Mr. Kang once again.

When you go out, your identity is given by yourself.

He traveled at a rapid pace and entered Lianyang County, where Zhenhu Temple was located, on the third day.

Since it was a Taoist temple built on a mountainside far from human habitation, Ye Kang wasn't in a hurry. Instead, he first found a tavern in Lianyang County and ate and drank his fill.

Just as he was about to pay the bill, a middle-aged Taoist priest with a scraggly beard barged into the tavern.

"Nuan Nuan, my Nuan Nuan! Has anyone seen my daughter?! Has anyone seen her?! Tell me quickly!"

The Taoist priest was disheveled, his eyes were unfocused, and his long hair was draped over his shoulders, with several leaves stuck in it.

Ye Kang was completely dumbfounded. A Taoist priest came to the tavern looking for his daughter?

Is this appropriate?

But when he looked around, he found that everyone around him seemed unfazed, as if they had already gotten used to this eccentric Taoist priest.

The tavern owner jogged over, carrying half a jin of yellow wine in his hand.

"Master Yun, why have you come here again? We've told you so many times, we really have never seen your daughter!"

The Taoist priest, known as Master Yun, burst into tears, prostrated himself on the ground, and cried out, "I want Nuannuan! How can I live without Nuannuan! Who stole my Nuannuan! Who was it!"

The shop owner seemed helpless and could only squat down and coax, "Alright, alright, Master Yun, please listen to us. We promise that as soon as we see Nuannuan, we'll notify you immediately, okay?"