“All of you are clear and trusted disciples of my Hall of Enforcement. I trust you, which is why I have chosen you to accompany me. I hope you will not disappoint my expectations.”
Yan Xiaoru glanced at the many inner disciples before her and said, “Wan’er, distribute the blood oath to them.”
“As you command, Master.”
After Yan Xiaoru spoke, Ning Wan’er approached everyone with a tray, which held twenty blood oath talismans.
Each inner disciple received one, then swore loyalty and secrecy to Yan Xiaoru, ignited the talisman, and made a blood oath to keep the secret.
Yan Xiaoru looked at everyone and said, “Your cultivation levels vary, but this operation does not rely on you to fight or risk your lives. Remember to protect yourselves and avoid causing too much commotion.”
“Tianjiao City is an important town in the southern part of our Demon Refining Sect. You just need to patrol and visit to find clues about the whereabouts of the ancient immortal treasure. The rest will not require your intervention.”
“The sect leader has said that whoever finds the ancient immortal treasure will be promoted to direct disciple, may choose any elder to be their master, and will be rewarded with the sect’s secret manual 《Demon Refining Catalogue》.”
“Even if you don’t find the treasure, you will still be rewarded by the sect for participating in this operation.”
Yan Xiaoru narrowed her eyes at everyone and said, “This is an opportunity, I hope you all grasp it well.”Then, Yan Xiaoru had Ning Wan’er distribute booklets.
This small booklet, filled with various targets for the mission and matters to pay attention to, was closely examined by everyone.
The rest hall fell into dead silence for a moment until the first inner disciple who finished reading the booklet was surprised to find it spontaneously combusting in his hands.
Soon after, the booklets in the hands of the remaining inner disciples also began to burn one by one.
In the end, all the booklets were burned to ashes, leaving not even a speck of dust behind.
“The contents of this booklet will be accurately imprinted in your minds for three months.”
“After three months, the contents will automatically disappear, which also signifies the end of the mission.”
“During these three months, you can move freely within Tianjiao City with your identity tokens. But remember, do not act rashly and absolutely do not leak any information!”
Yan Xiaoru’s gaze was cold as she said, “If anyone oversteps and ruins the operation, I will be the first to kill them!”
The inner disciples quickly bowed their heads in agreement.
Afterward, Li Muyang and the others were given both the stick and the carrot by Yan Xiaoru before being let go.
Stepping out of the rest hall and back onto the deck, Li Yuechan stuck out her tongue, still somewhat uncertain and surprised.
“Brother, this is such a big deal…”
The siblings’ conversation was brief and not too explicit.
After all, having taken the blood oath, any leak of information, whether intentional or unintentional, would result in their souls being scattered.
Li Muyang squinted his eyes, pondered for a moment, and then said, “We should prioritize staying safe. Our cultivation levels are too low, and it’s unlikely that we’ll benefit from this operation. If something happens, don’t rush in too quickly.”
Li Muyang was worried that his little sister, seeing such generous rewards, would not be able to hold back, which could spell disaster.
Currently, Li Muyang is only in the late Foundation Establishment Realm, and his little sister is in the Qi Refining Realm.
Their cultivation levels were definitely at the bottom among these inner disciples.
Despite Senior Brother Cheng only being in the Golden Core Realm, he was young and, capable, reliable in his work, which is why he was highly valued by Elder Yan and held a high position.
However, among the twenty inner disciples accompanying this time, there were six in the Golden Core Realm, all with higher cultivation than Cheng Feiyang.
Among these experts, Li Muyang and his sister were merely the weakest links, merely joining in for the excitement.
Li Muyang strongly suspected that Ning Wan’er had pulled strings to give the siblings a favor.
After all, just by participating in this operation, even without any achievements, the rewards afterward would be very generous.
Now that Ning Wan’er was in need of confidants, and the Li Family siblings from the same hometown had a good relationship with her, they were perfect candidates for her to cultivate as loyal followers.
That little green tea schemer would definitely not miss the opportunity to stuff her own people into a good project.
Li Muyang hinted to his sister the true nature of this operation.
They were just relationship-based participants there to reap benefits without needing to take it too seriously.
However, after chatting with his sister, Li Muyang couldn’t help but think of the Startling Swan Immortal Sword in Demon Sword City.
Immortal-grade treasures had always existed only in legends, and there were no records of them in the present world.
Yet not long ago, a Startling Swan Immortal Sword had appeared in Demon Sword City, and now another ancient immortal treasure was about to appear in Tianjiao City…
Adding to that, the chat group Li Muyang had inexplicably joined before seemed to have members who each possessed an ancient immortal treasure.
Uh… Could it be that the ancient immortal treasures are starting to appear in groups recently?
Is there some secret connected to these ancient immortal treasures?
Curious, Li Muyang once again opened the system interface and clicked on the chat group. He habitually sent a daily message.
【Blue Star III: Hey, is anyone there? Why is no one talking today?】
Ever since Li Muyang’s last appearance, the chat group had become completely dead.
Everyone else’s avatars had turned gray and never came online again.
Li Muyang sent a message every day, but it was like a stone sinking into the ocean, with no response.
However, not long after sending today’s message, the system beeped with a notification. A new message popped up in the chat group.
【Everlasting North Star: Is anyone in the Demon Refining Sect’s territory? I need help with something.】
Everlasting North Star had never appeared before.
Even when Li Muyang first joined the group, this person’s avatar was gray.
Unexpectedly, after so much time, he suddenly came online.
Shortly after Everlasting North Star came online, the avatars of the others also lit up.
【Dangerous Star I: Everlasting North Star, you need to run! You can’t stay here!】
After Dangerous Star I spoke, its avatar immediately dimmed.
【Heart Star VI: Blue Star III’s abilities are very strange. Until we find a way to shield against or expel it, we will not be in contact!】
After Heart Star VI spoke, her avatar also dimmed.
Everlasting North Star seemed a bit confused.
【Everlasting North Star: What are you guys talking about? I’ve only been in seclusion for half a year, why have you all become so strange? And who is Blue Star III?】
Li Muyang glanced at the group member list but still couldn’t see himself.
Scratching his head, he typed a message.
【Blue Star III: Uh… Blue Star III is me, pleased to meet the big boss】
After Li Muyang sent this message, the group suddenly fell silent.
No one knew what was up with Everlasting North Star.
After a long while, he finally replied.
【Everlasting North Star: …This is indeed a bit odd】
【Everlasting North Star: Blue Star III, my intuition tells me you’re not a bad person】
【Everlasting North Star: Compared to Heart Star who kills without blinking, and the demon dragon in human form Dangerous Star, you’re definitely a good person. Why are they so afraid of you?】
Everlasting North Star, who had been in seclusion for half a year, seemed a bit naive, exposing the identities of the group members right off the bat.
The avatars of the other five members immediately lit up.
【Big Dipper Star IX: F*ck! I knew Everlasting North Star would spill the beans once he showed up!】
【Ghost Star VII: The thing we were most worried about has happened…】
Li Muyang, watching the chat group suddenly become lively, suddenly felt like he was back in his past life, bantering with silly group members in front of a computer.
The familiar chat interface and online communication brought a smile to his face.
【Blue Star III: Hello, esteemed seniors. I’m a newbie. Can someone explain what this group is for? Are you all masters of immortal weapons? I’m still completely in the dark here.】
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