Who is your master?

Inside the Yuanji Hall, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood.

Chu Yuan had just picked up his teacup when Qianji entered.

His footsteps were as light as if he were walking on cotton, and he had an "I understand" expression on his face.

When Chu Yuan saw him like this, his heart skipped a beat.

Sure enough, Qianji's first words were:

"The leader is brilliant."

Chu Yuan paused, his hand holding the teacup still.

"...Speak like a human being."

Qianji stepped closer and lowered his voice:

"I've been thinking about this carefully, and the more I think about it, the more I realize that the leader's move is brilliant, truly brilliant."

Chu Yuan remained silent for two seconds.

He arranged for several undercover agents. What's so great about that?

But since Qianji had said that, he couldn't very well ask "what's so great about it?" directly, as that would be too beneath him.

So he put down his teacup and said calmly:

Tell me about it.

Qianji's eyes lit up, and he took a step closer:

"When did the cult leader arrange Yuan Shu's identity?"

Chu Yuan thought for a moment: "The Hall of White Bones."

"That's right!" Qianji clapped his hands. "The sect leader was already laying the groundwork back then! What kind of place is the White Bone Hall? It's the headquarters for righteous sects' spies! The sect leader was there, posing as 'Yuan Shu,' mingling with those righteous disciples, and deliberately exposing himself as a 'secret agent of the Heavenly Dao Sect'!"

Chu Yuan's lips twitched.

He just made it up on the spot.

Qianji continued:

"After Li Han and his group returned, they must have already relayed the news that 'Yuan Shu' was one of their own back to the Heavenly Dao Sect. Now, it's only natural for the Sect Leader to go to the Heavenly Dao Sect in that capacity!"

Chu Yuan was stunned.

Go to the Heavenly Dao Sect?

That was his original plan.

Qianji became more and more excited as he spoke:

"The sect leader's trip is ostensibly for seeking knowledge, but in reality, he's aiming to infiltrate the core of the righteous path! What kind of place is the Heavenly Dao Sect? It's the leader of the righteous path! Once 'Yuan Shu' establishes himself there, and even becomes an inner disciple, won't we know everything the righteous alliance does?"

He paused, then lowered his voice:

"Imagine them holding a meeting to discuss how to deal with us, with the cult leader himself sitting next to them listening—just imagine that scene."

Chu Yuan: "..."

The scene is indeed quite beautiful.

But he really hadn't thought that far ahead.

He just wanted to go to the Heavenly Dao Sect and find an opportunity to get some Heavenly Dao Holy Water.

Heavenly One Holy Water is a treasure that only core disciples of the Heavenly One Sect can exchange for. It is said that a single drop can cleanse the marrow and has miraculous effects on cultivating the third stage of the Nine Revolutions Undying Body.

Chu Yuan had inquired and found out that this item not only required contribution points, but also the status of an inner disciple to redeem.

That's why he thought of infiltrating under the identity of "Yuan Shu" and finding an opportunity to get a bottle.

It's that simple.

But Qianji clearly didn't think that way.

In his eyes, the cult leader's every step was meticulously planned, and every identity he held concealed a hidden secret.

Chu Yuan remained silent for three seconds.

Then he picked up his teacup, slowly took a sip, and nodded:

"What you say is exactly what I think."

A hint of "I knew it" flashed in Qianji's eyes, and he bowed slightly.

"The Master is a master strategist; I am merely trying to guess His Majesty's intentions."

Chu Yuan waved his hand: "Alright, you can go now."

Qianji accepted the order and withdrew, but turned back at the door:

"By the way, Master, should I arrange for a few people to secretly keep an eye on things at the Heavenly Dao Sect?"

"No need," Chu Yuan said calmly. "Someone is following us."

Qianji was taken aback for a moment, then realized what was happening.

A secluded moon.

He nodded and disappeared through the door.

Chu Yuan leaned back in his chair and rubbed his temples.

Qianji is great in every way, except he has an overactive imagination.

But... this is fine too.

At least he doesn't need to explain.

With a thought, Chu Yuan's puppet clone opened its eyes.

The outer courtyard of the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Long before the confrontation between the righteous and the demonic factions, Yun Qingyao and Chu Yuan had already gone to the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Yun Qingyao sat on the edge of the bed, swinging her legs, her eyes glancing at Chu Yuan from time to time.

Chu Yuan stood by the window, gazing outside, motionless.

Yun Qingyao held back for a long time, but finally couldn't help but speak up:

"Senior Brother Yuan, who is your master?"

Chu Yuan didn't even turn his head:

"It's not convenient to say."

Yun Qingyao blinked:

"Why can't I say? We're already at the Heavenly Dao Sect now, and your master might even be an elder I know."

Chu Yuan turned and glanced at her:

"Do you know him?"

Yun Qingyao was taken aback, and quickly waved her hand:

"No, no, I just said it casually! How could a rogue cultivator like me know any elders of the Heavenly Dao Sect!"

Chu Yuan nodded and turned back.

Yun Qingyao bit her lip.

This person doesn't play by the rules.

In situations like this, shouldn't we usually continue the conversation?

She thought for a moment and changed her approach:

"Senior Brother Yuan, have you ever stayed at the Heavenly Dao Sect?"

"no."

"So, which lineage does your master belong to? A sword cultivator? Or a magic cultivator?"

Chu Yuan was silent for two seconds, then said calmly:

"I can't remember."

Yun Qingyao almost choked on her own saliva.

Can't remember?

He can't even remember which lineage his master belongs to?

She took a deep breath and forced a smile:

"Senior Brother Yuan is really joking."

Chu Yuan turned to look at her, his face serious:

"I'm not kidding. My master told me to focus on my cultivation and not worry about these superficial things."

Yun Qingyao: "..."

This sounds reasonable, but something about it doesn't seem right.

Undeterred, she asked again:

"So what kind of martial arts did your master usually teach you? The Righteous Heart Sutra? Or the Golden Sun Palm?"

Chu Yuan looked at her and suddenly smiled:

"Junior Sister Yun, why are you so concerned about my master?"

Yun Qingyao's heart skipped a beat, but she smiled broadly:

"Just curious! I was thinking that if I ever had the chance, I might be able to ask your master for some guidance!"

Chu Yuan nodded:

"There is a chance."

Yun Qingyao's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"Hmm." Chu Yuan said calmly, "After you die, I'll burn a letter and ask him if he's taking on disciples down there."

Yun Qingyao's face turned green.

Chu Yuan turned around, a slight smile playing on his lips.

This girl really can't act.

But seeing her jumping up and down in such a panic was quite amusing.

Yun Qingyao sat on the edge of the bed, glaring angrily at his back.

This guy has such a foul mouth!

But she really couldn't do anything about him.

We can't exactly resort to violence, can we?

They were exposed the moment they made a move.

She took a deep breath and silently recited in her mind:

Endure, endure, endure.

Once we find an opportunity to get close to the Demon Lord and complete the mission, we'll deal with this brat!

Chu Yuan stood by the window, gazing at the setting sun outside, in a good mood.

He suddenly turned around and looked at Yun Qingyao:

"By the way, Junior Sister Yun, you seem quite curious about who my master is. Is there something you need?"

Yun Qingyao was taken aback, and quickly shook her head:

"No, no! I was just asking!"

Chu Yuan nodded:

"That's good. I thought you were going to complain to my master."

Yun Qingyao's face turned green again.

To file a complaint?

What are you complaining about?

She didn't know his master at all!

Chu Yuan almost burst out laughing when he saw her expression.

This girl is so much fun.

Having a bodyguard at the Tribulation Transcending stage by your side, without having to pay him, and being able to tease him when you have nothing to do.