Chapter 685 How can there be middlemen making a profit from the price difference?

Asagao is more than just outgoing.

If it weren't for this strange mortal, he would have been unable to maintain his dignity and would have pulled Chen Jinyue aside to question him.

This is the first time that the underworld has received incense in nearly a thousand years.

What does this mean?

This shows that the underworld is not fighting alone!

They have reinforcements too!

He subconsciously regarded Chen Jinyue as an ally, and finally faced her and acknowledged her...

"Our world has been disconnected from the Xuanling Realm for thousands of years. It's already quite impressive that we've been able to learn on our own to this point!"

"As long as there's an offering, that's enough. Are you still picky?"

"Isn't this incense enough? I've worked so hard all afternoon burning it!"

“…”

Chen Jinyue answers every question and responds to every issue.

But the attitude is not friendly.

After all, before today, this boss didn't completely trust her.

After learning that the merits could no longer be borrowed, he never showed up again...

"Lost contact with the Xuanling Realm for thousands of years?" Chao Yan was surprised that the time was almost the same as that of the underworld.

Chen Jinyue nodded, "Probably."

Chao Yan frowned, "Don't make assumptions, trace it back to the most detailed date for me."

Chen Jinyue, “…”

"Do you think I've lived that long? Or do you think any mortal can live that long and remember the days in such detail?" she said politely.

Chao Yan was silent for a moment. "Then what about the details? How long have you been out of contact?"

Chen Jinyue didn't say anything, but turned to look at Dai Xin.

Dai Xin stood there straight, like a tall young poplar.

Facing two gazes, he realized it was his turn to speak, and immediately replied, "It's been too long. I need to go back and verify. Once I understand clearly, I will burn it for you immediately..."

It didn't seem right to say it.

The person is standing here. Would it be troublesome to burn him?

"Give it to me directly."

Asagao corrected calmly.

It's hard to receive it if you burn it.

Dai Xin nodded quickly, "Okay! I'll ask when I get back!"

After Chao Yan finished speaking, his gaze fell on the altar. The incense and candles that had not yet burned out, although faint and thin, were transmitted to his hands with complete accuracy.

In front of the statue, a strange little piece of wood caught his attention.

He raised his hand, and the small piece of wood naturally flew into his hand.

His name was engraved on it in cinnabar, and the whole thing was shrouded in a strange aura, as if surrounded by merit.

It's similar to the atmosphere of this small world...

"Are you using this to transmit incense to me in a targeted manner?" He looked at it over and over again.

Chen Jinyue nodded. "I thought, people write the recipient on letters, so I might as well write my name. And burning it here makes it more special than anywhere else."

Chao Yan understood her hint, "You mean, there are many places for offering incense in the mortal world?"

Dai Xin had more say, "A lot!"

Because they received no response, the incense they offered increased exponentially.

Just hoping to get some feedback.

But these years.

I don’t know if it’s because I’m not pious enough or I’m not capable enough.

I haven't been able to contact the underworld yet...

"Don't you know a lot?" Dai Xin looked at the other person's face which seemed to be getting uglier and uglier. Finally, he suddenly changed the subject.

Asagao stood there, her expression still arrogant, making it impossible to tell whether she was happy or angry.

Just when Chen Jinyue thought he wouldn't answer, he spoke.

"I don't know."

“???”

Facing Dai Xin's surprised face, Chao Yan explained in a deep voice, "The incense offerings to the underworld have been decreasing year by year. I thought the offerings from the human world were not being taken seriously. This time, I came here for this matter."

Dai Xin nearly exploded. "Surely! I can take you to see it! How can there be a middleman profiting from the price difference?"

Chaoyan seemed not to have expected such an outcome, and the two of them briefly compared some details.

I just found out that a lot of them don't match.

From Dai Xin's words, it is obvious that the number of incense offerings has increased.

The offerings made by people on earth are also very pious.

So there must be someone interfering.

Chao Yan stated that the mortal world should assist the underworld in investigating the theft of incense and make sure to catch the culprit.

Dai Xin nodded coolly.

I haven't received a response for so many years. It turns out there was a communication problem.

The case is solved.

Found the crux of the matter.

There are actually people who are seeking death by daring to steal things from the underworld.

How can that be?

Thinking of this, he suddenly looked at Chen Jinyue subconsciously.

No wonder Master didn't even take the incense during the worship yesterday. He obviously knew about it and didn't want to burn incense...

"Should we reduce our offerings then? To prevent the other party from taking advantage of us?" he suddenly asked.

“No!”

Chao Yan said solemnly, "Now the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light, we can't alert them!"

The other party doesn't know that the underworld has discovered it.

They have to find a solution in secret.

If we play our cards openly now, the underworld will definitely be doomed.

We can only take advantage of the other party's laxity and lack of reaction to suppress the evil spirit as soon as possible and then find out the truth.

"That's right. We don't have any clues now. If we scare them away, we will lose so much money!" The stupid son of the landlord was still worried about the money.

I didn't realize it at all. If I knew, it would be all over.

Chao Yan looked at him with a faint gaze, then suddenly waved her hand and cast a curse seal, "This matter is top secret and cannot be spread outside."

Dai Xin was stunned for a moment, watching a golden light enter his body. He recognized that one.

It's a ban.

In other words, he could only know it but could not mention it.

He didn't care much.

Also solemnly stated.

Even if there were no restrictions, he would definitely keep it secret.

…

Chen Jinyue listened to the conversation between the two and looked at the final conclusion, his jaw almost dropped to the ground in shock.

She brought up the incense issue because she really wanted to give Dai Xin a clear explanation. After all, there were many things that needed him to deal with.

He is the authentic descendant of a family of metaphysics.

But she never expected it.

This judge of the underworld is just like a charlatan???

Lies come out of your mouth???

If she hadn't known the situation, she would have been fooled by his serious look.

No.

Even if she knew the truth, she now began to doubt it.

Was what she guessed really the final situation?

This guy is such a good actor, there is no expression on his face at all, making it impossible to tell what is true and what is false!

But strictly speaking.

Actually, they are all true.

It’s just that some conditions are not clear, so it’s impossible to piece together the final truth.

For example, the loss of incense is a real thing.

But Dai Xin had never seen him take action, so he had no idea that the incense was actually cut off, which caused his divine power to be so weak...

after all.

He directly imposed a ban on Dai Xin.

But I have set up the constraints of heaven with her.

Restrictions are forced restrictions imposed by those with higher cultivation levels on those with lower cultivation levels.

The constraints of the laws of nature are to use the laws of nature to constrain behavior when both parties are equal.

To say that the judge respected her very much?

No way!

All that can be said is that his divine power at that time was too weak to place any restrictions on her, so he could only choose to let Heaven restrain her!

The gaze that could not be ignored made Chao Yan feel guilty.

Because he had played the same word game with Chen Jinyue in the past.

"cough!"

He coughed lightly and continued to instruct her in a dignified manner, "You must also remember not to spread this information. This time, since you brought this mortal without permission, I will not hold it against you!"

Chen Jinyue didn't answer, but raised his eyebrows slightly and asked calmly, "Is the incense still burning? Are you satisfied with what we have today?"