185: Chapter 186 Intelligence!

"Master~"

As soon as Lu Ming sat down behind the desk, Qi Die snuggled up to him and, at the opportune moment, handed him a Jade Slip.

"This is the latest intelligence regarding the Qingxuan Sect. Please take a look."

Lu Ming nodded slightly and accepted the Jade Slip.

His Divine Sense probed into it, and he began to read it carefully.

Qi Die watched Lu Ming, who was intently perusing the information on the Jade Slip, her eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions.

There was resentment, a hint of grievance, and even a trace of reverence and fanaticism that she herself hadn't noticed.

This person had suddenly arrived at the Golden Phoenix Listening Rain Pavilion about a month ago, suppressing her with thunderous methods and controlling her with a Divine Soul Restriction.

With her life in his hands, no matter how unwilling she was, she could only submit and obey him.

As for this person's origins and background, Qi Die, as the leader of a local intelligence peddler, naturally had some understanding, but she found it incredible.

This person's appearance was strikingly similar to the Huang Family Patriarch, 'Huang Yuhai,' whose family had been annihilated.

However, according to the intelligence she possessed, Huang Yuhai should have already perished, yet for some unknown reason, he had reappeared here!

What shocked Qi Die even more was that this person showed no interest in news about the Huang Family, but instead paid particular attention to the events happening with the Qingxuan Sect and the Chu Family.

Based on the various incidents, big and small, that had recently occurred in the Qingxuan Sect's territory, Qi Die also formed a bold conjecture!

This person might not be the original Old Ancestor Huang! He might just be using his appearance to act!

And in the conflict between the Qingxuan Sect and the Chu Family, he might have played a certain role, and it was even possible that he was the mastermind!

This conclusion was very absurd, but no matter how incredible, it was the most reasonable explanation!

Because those involved are often confused, while bystanders see clearly.

Although the Qingxuan Sect had acted to suppress the Chu Family, it was a necessary restrictive measure based on the Legacy of the Dao.

Moreover, while the Chu Family couldn't compare to the Qingxuan Sect, its strength was not to be underestimated.

As long as they didn't break the rules and thoroughly infuriate the Qingxuan Sect, both sides would tacitly coexist peacefully.

So, what exactly caused both sides to tear each other's faces off?

The answer probably lay with the person before her... Furthermore, the intelligence indicated that Huang Yuhai was only an Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Such strength, in the struggle between two behemoths, might not be cannon fodder, but it certainly wasn't much!

But this obviously contradicted the description of this person's strength; his methods were clearly not what an Early Stage Cultivator should possess.

He had suppressed her in just a few moves, leaving her utterly unable to retaliate!

Qi Die would even believe it if someone said this person was a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator!

Based on these judgments and conjectures, Qi Die's emotions couldn't help but undergo a subtle change.

Cultivators are all drawn to power, especially female Cultivators like her.

Although she was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, it had been thirty to forty years since her Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, and her cultivation had not advanced at all, indicating that her potential was clearly exhausted.

If this person was truly as she suspected, his Heart-Nature and potential were definitely not as simple as they appeared on the surface.

Perhaps in the future, he could go further and higher, even becoming a Golden Core Cultivator, which was not impossible to attempt!

If she could attach herself to a future Golden Core Immortal Master and become the woman behind him...

At least in the treacherous Cultivation world, she would have someone to rely on.

However, what Qi Die hadn't expected was that this person seemed to be merely interested in the Golden Phoenix Listening Rain Pavilion's intelligence capabilities, and appeared rather uninterested in her.

This made Qi Die, who had always been extremely confident in her appearance, question her own charm.

Nevertheless, for Qi Die to have Cultivated to Foundation Establishment, her Heart-Nature was not comparable to ordinary people.

She had the figure she wanted and the looks she wanted; as long as the other party was still a man, he would definitely have needs!

Thinking of this, Qi Die's eyes became moist, and when she looked at Lu Ming, who was diligently reading the Jade Slip, a touch of fervor was added.

She straddled his thighs, her lotus-like arms wrapped around his neck, breathing like an orchid into his ear, her fingers tracing circles on his chest.

Lu Ming's attention was entirely on the Jade Slip on the table at this moment, and he felt somewhat annoyed by the seduction from the beauty in his arms.

'Women are truly stumbling blocks on the Dao path!'

Lu Ming, his thoughts interrupted, put down the Jade Slip and irritably glanced at the restless Qi Die in his arms.

"Master~"

Qi Die sensed something, and her eyes immediately became alluring, her voice soft and sweet as she called out.

Then, her figure slid under the desk, making rustling sounds.

'Using this to test a cadre? What kind of cadre can withstand such a test.'

Lu Ming was somewhat helpless, but he didn't stop anything. He had been working hard for so long; it was only right to enjoy himself, so he let Qi Die do as she pleased.

He multi-tasked, enjoying Qi Die's automatic service while pondering the contents of the Jade Slip.

"The Qingxuan Sect and its subordinate Immortal Clan, the Chu Family, have turned against each other. The Qingxuan Sect intends to launch a genocidal campaign against the Chu Family, announcing to all Cultivators in the Southern Wilderness Region that Foundation Establishment Cultivators who participate will receive generous rewards."

The content wasn't exhaustive, but Lu Ming was very clear about the cause and effect.

More than a month had passed since he killed Chen Lan, and the Qingxuan Sect finally made a move.

Lu Ming had thought that the Qingxuan Sect was so patient, remaining indifferent even after three Cultivators died.

But fortunately, it hadn't deviated from the basic expectations, and it was a genocidal war right from the start, which was extremely ruthless!

However, thinking about it, it made sense. Losing three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, while not a crippling blow to a Golden Core force like the Qingxuan Sect, was undoubtedly a blatant provocation, repeatedly trampling their dignity.

If they didn't annihilate the Chu Family with thunderous methods, they would truly become a laughingstock for the observing forces in the Southern Wilderness Region.

A Golden Core force personally stepping in to annihilate a Foundation Establishment family was a major event that happened once in a century.

Lu Ming, of course, would not miss such a grand occasion and would definitely get involved.

However, he would not participate in any recruitment by the Qingxuan Sect.

Although the rewards and remuneration promised by the Qingxuan Sect for this recruitment were very generous, enough to tempt even those in the Foundation Establishment Stage.

But in Lu Ming's view, this was merely the Qingxuan Sect finding some cannon fodder to test the Chu Family's foundation, in order to avoid the demise of their own Cultivators.

Although the Qingxuan Sect spoke nicely, even promising to protect the lives of Cultivators as much as possible during the mission.

But those words might fool some idiots; Lu Ming wouldn't fall for it.

This was a life-and-death genocidal war; even Foundation Establishment Cultivators could perish on the spot.

Who would still care about your safety?

Moreover, Lu Ming also didn't feel comfortable entrusting his back to the Qingxuan Sect Cultivators.

Therefore, Lu Ming planned to act alone, and with a clear objective, see if he could secretly gain benefits.

With his current strength, and with the main body secretly assisting him, as long as he didn't directly confront a Golden Core Immortal Master, he could come and go as he pleased!

Having gone to so much trouble, this time he must seize all the benefits!

Thinking of this, a slight smile played on Lu Ming's lips.

Suddenly, his body tensed for a moment, then he let out a long breath, a look of pleasure appearing on his face.

'The Fairy truly has a nimble tongue...'