Starting Cultivation During a Trip

Chapter 248: Chapter 149: The Three Corpses Primordial Pill in Yujing City! Stealing Life Amidst Killing Intent, Golden Lotus Born in the Fire Mansion_2

”It’s just...”

”Just what?”

”His reputation has been a bit bad lately.”

Sui Chunsheng glanced around, seeing no one, he leaned towards Zhang Fan and whispered a few words.

When the Bai He descended upon the world, a sudden Demon Tribulation occurred, and some said it was divine punishment, forbidding High Skill to receive the Bai He.

In private circles, it was rumored that this heir of the Three Emperors Sect had committed some shady deeds in secret, offending heaven and reason, thus earning heavenly wrath as a warning.

”Now people secretly call him the little devil hidden among the Daoist Sect ranks.”

”This... is a bit excessive.” Zhang Fan smirked and said.

It’s one thing to kill, but to slander someone is truly character assassination. Ma Buting still belongs to a reputable sect and has contributed to the organization, giving him such a devilish label behind his back is truly overboard.

”Don’t worry about him anymore, he is now at the High Skill rank, with different titles and benefits.” Sui Chunsheng sighed.

High Skill, no matter where they are, is undoubtedly a great master, the backbone of various sects.

Someone of such standing within the Daoist Alliance can be said to have limitless potential; the position of Jiangnan Province Daoist Alliance President might even fall into their hands in the future.

”True.” Zhang Fan nodded.

”By the way, in a couple of days, I might need your help.”

Right then, Sui Chunsheng changed the topic abruptly.

”Help? It won’t be like that last time at the old mansion, will it?” Zhang Fan asked, looking peculiar.

”Do you know why our Daoist Alliance suddenly ordered so much talisman paper?”

”Why?” Zhang Fan asked instinctively.

”Something big is about to happen.” Sui Chunsheng drew Zhang Fan aside and whispered.

”Something big?”

Zhang Fan’s heart tightened, growing alert—are they after him?

”People came down from above a few days ago...”

Of course, Sui Chunsheng referred to He Ningyan, who came to Yujing City this time to guard Ma Buting, but she was here on a mission.

”Tracking down the whereabouts of a treasure?” Zhang Fan listened to Sui Chunsheng’s explanation, his curiosity piqued.

”What treasure?”

”That I don’t really know. It was originally being transported to Shangjing but was intercepted in Dongshan Province...”

Sui Chunsheng said gravely, ”The leadership was greatly shaken, and I heard they sent down a dozen investigation teams, spreading across provinces and cities neighboring Dongshan Province...”

Jiangnan Province is close to Dongshan Province, so naturally, they looked into Yujing City as well.

”Such a grand scheme!?” Zhang Fan reflected thoughtfully.

”If there are any clues, they might need you as manpower.” Sui Chunsheng whispered seriously.

Knowing Zhang Fan’s strength, if Jiangnan Province Daoist Alliance lacks manpower, they certainly won’t overlook such a strong external aide.

If there really is an achievement then it’ll be a credit, hence he shared some internal information in advance, as a heads-up.

”I understand, no problem.” Zhang Fan nodded—such minor roles and opportunistic endeavors are his forte.

”By the way, does your Jiangnan Province Daoist Alliance have a database or library of sorts?”

Zhang Fan shifted the topic, suddenly inquiring.

Jiangnan Province Daoist Alliance, being in charge of everything pertaining to Jiangnan Province Daoist Alliance, might hold clues to the Ten Thousand True Incense, or possibly a solution for his inability to break through to High Skill.

”Certainly, but only open to members.” Sui Chunsheng replied quietly.

”I see...” Zhang Fan showed a look of disappointment.

”You’re not an outsider; I can take you in.” Sui Chunsheng pulled out a card, smiling.

The library of the Jiangnan Province Daoist Alliance indeed holds some Daoist Canon secrets, ancient classics... They often organize exchanges amongst Yujing City’s cultivation families and hermits.

As for those secret files and materials, they wouldn’t be easily exposed to outsiders.

”Thank you very much.” Zhang Fan smiled and followed Sui Chunsheng into the small building.

Meanwhile, on the third floor, within an office.

A pair of beautiful eyes observed everything within the courtyard, and upon seeing Zhang Fan follow Sui Chunsheng inside, He Ningyan slowly withdrew her gaze.

”So that’s Zhang Fan!?”

”Indeed!” Ma Buting leaned in his chair, eyes slightly closed, calm and composed.

After days of resting, he had put the Bai He’s calamity behind him, and his condition recovered to the best.

Now, being at the High Skill rank, his strength is incomparable.

”Looks quite unremarkable, nothing special.” He Ningyan remarked blandly.

”But being able to cultivate Daoist True Flame and break your Three Yin Demon Slaying Blade, it seems he has unique skills.”

”I’m intrigued to meet this person.”

He Ningyan crossed her arms, her beautiful eyes gleaming, and her slightly upturned mouth showed a playful confidence.

”Senior Sister, are you planning to act?” Ma Buting’s eyes lit up, brimming with anticipation.

”No need to be overly deliberate; this person isn’t worth exerting much effort over.” He Ningyan shook her head and replied indifferently.

”But let’s focus on the main task first; if we can recover that treasure this time, it will be a great achievement, and your entry into the organization will be assured.”

”Senior Sister, what treasure was lost that made such a big fuss, causing you such concern!?” Ma Buting was quite curious—the level of secrecy is so high that even he, a junior, knew nothing of the details.

”I might as well tell you now; that item is most likely in Yujing City.”

He Ningyan hasn’t been idle these days, investigating both openly and secretly, and she finally had some clues.

”What treasure exactly?” Ma Buting pressed further.

”The Three Corpses Primordial Pill!”

He Ningyan’s lips parted lightly, revealing a name.