Moonlight spilled before the tent, leaving behind a clear glow. Meng Qi paced back and forth, his thoughts racing. Since the risk of exposure was significant, he decided to feign that Han Guang had already discovered his identity.
Under this premise, he reorganized the events, aiming to understand Han Guang’s attitude, his hidden intentions, and thus formulate a future strategy. Even if his judgment was wrong, pretending would only waste some time. However, if correct, it could be the hope of escaping death!
Meng Qi had repeatedly disrupted Han Guang’s plans, but the incidents known to Han Guang were not matters of irreconcilable hatred. During the journey to Heaven, Han Guang had even obtained the Jade Tablet of Three Lives. Given Han Guang’s deep scheming and self-control, even if there was irreconcilable hatred, as long as Meng Qi was still useful, Han Guang would definitely choose to bide his time. Therefore, discovering Meng Qi without taking action was not impossible, provided Meng Qi remained useful.
What use could that be? To pass false information to confuse and disrupt the righteous side? That was possible. Gu Xiaosang’s “deterrence” of Luo Hou seemed a bit coincidental, but the event should be true. The promotions of Master Lu and Senior Chonghe to Earth Immortal indeed shook the Asura Temple. Cao Xianzhi was not recently killed, so deterrence was both necessary and inevitable. The timing merely coincided with Meng Qi’s presence, allowing him to convey this message, causing the righteous side to fear each other and fall apart instead of uniting.
Additionally, the first time Meng Qi encountered Han Guang, he had mentioned assigning an important task to the “Extreme Evil Heaven Demon” in a few days, likely referring to the matter of the Moonlight Clan. Given its importance, with Han Guang’s intelligence, he should have dispatched the more powerful and cunning “Illusionary Destruction Heaven Demon.” Relying on a so-called trusted subordinate seemed insufficient. Initially, there was no suspicion, but under the premise of being discovered, looking back, it felt “forced.”
Known as the “Devil Teacher,” Han Guang certainly understood when and whom to use, rather than rigidly relying on trust. His past deeds fully demonstrated this.
In other words, perhaps upon their first encounter, Han Guang had already discovered Meng Qi’s identity and swiftly decided to send “Crazy Blade Su Meng” instead. After all, Meng Qi repeatedly created miracles, possessed profound blessings, and had a close relationship with the “Great Luo Holy Maiden,” who was personally appointed by the Khan for this mission. At a critical moment, he might achieve unexpected success.
Then, how did Han Guang assess Meng Qi’s strength? As a Reincarnator himself, Han Guang understood the use of Reincarnation Talismans. Knowing Meng Qi bore four Tribulations and was assigned an extremely dangerous mission—spying inside the Golden Tent—Han Guang had reason to believe Meng Qi would use the Reincarnation Talisman to elevate himself to Grandmaster level. The difficulty of seeing through the Eight and Nine Mystical Arts’ transformations and the capture of the Extreme Evil Heaven Demon would support this. Therefore, Meng Qi could not rely on his trump card of promotion to Grandmaster to foil Han Guang’s plans.
Precisely because of this, Han Guang firmly believed Meng Qi and Gu Xiaosang could destroy the other members of the investigation team and monopolize the secret.
Then, what was his ultimate goal? The matter of the Moonlight Clan currently seemed related to the Heaven-Sent Axe, otherwise Gourdo would not value it so highly. Given Han Guang’s ruthless ambition, he certainly did not want to see Gourdo becoming uncontrollable in the future. It was natural for him to desire this secret.
If Han Guang wanted this secret, knowing that Meng Qi was “Crazy Blade” Su Meng, after learning such a critical secret, Meng Qi would almost certainly not return to the Golden Tent. What would Han Guang do? How would he ensure the secret was secured?
Han Guang himself would certainly be watched by Gourdo and unable to act freely. Therefore, he would likely dispatch another powerful figure secretly to follow, ultimately benefiting from the internal conflict within the “Investigation Team” and the fierce battle with the remnants of the Moonlight Clan.
This powerful figure would not be the currently exposed “Illusionary Destruction Heaven Demon” or others in the Golden Tent. The Golden Tent warriors would strictly monitor the Grandmasters, not allowing anyone to leave freely. Therefore, was it the “Faceless Heaven Demon” or a secretly informed member of the “Myth” group?
In any case, Meng Qi must always remain vigilant and investigate the “follower”!
Meng Qi’s thoughts gradually took shape in his mind. He understood what he needed to guard against and what the real danger was. Of course, if his premise was incorrect, it would merely waste some effort.
He exhaled, returning to the cloud bed, sitting cross-legged, adjusting his condition, and waiting for the “investigation” the next day.
At this moment, a thought struck him. Since he was already a Grandmaster, and Gu Xiaosang, in Han Guang’s eyes, was almost like his wife with an extremely deep relationship, would relying solely on a “watcher” ensure success?
If Han Guang’s backup plan failed, and Meng Qi obtained the secret and returned to Northern Zhou, Master Lu and Senior Chonghe would be prepared, having the opportunity to severely wound Gourdo and compensate for losses on other fronts, preventing overall defeat. For Han Guang, both sides fighting to the death, several Law Bodies perishing without a decisive outcome, leaving a chaotic situation, would likely be most to his liking!
—If merely possessing the secret could kill Gourdo, Meng Qi believed Saran Gowa would have already announced it to the world. One surprise attack by Master Lu and Senior Chonghe might have sufficed to eliminate Gourdo. Why wait until now? This secret at most created an opportunity for victory.
Moreover, upon Gu Xiaosang’s return, Han Guang could use the excuse of her “colluding with Su Meng to steal the secret” to threaten her into revealing it. If successful, he could regretfully tell Gourdo that Su Meng’s infiltration was undetected, his transformation abilities unexpectedly formidable, thus committing a careless mistake. In the end, Meng Qi would bear all the blame, while Han Guang remained innocent, appearing to act solely in Gourdo’s interest!
Damn, why does it feel like he’s already won! He wins no matter the outcome! Meng Qi’s eyelids twitched a few times, but after careful consideration, he still had to give it his all. He couldn’t just watch the “opportunity for victory” slip away?
No wonder he’s called the “Devil Teacher.” Please call me a master at taking the blame…
I must recover from other areas!
Meng Qi took a deep breath, calming his mind, and decided to proceed with his previous precautions.
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The sun rose, casting golden glimmers on the river.
“Nine Curves Soaring Eagle” Tuogesi stepped out of the Golden Tent, squinting at the “Mother River,” then strode toward the waiting Grandmasters.
His face was rough and dark, as if weathered by storms, his eyebrows thick and short, exuding an extremely strong aura, like a middle-aged shepherd commonly seen on the grasslands. However, everyone who knew him understood his strength. He had once single-handedly wounded an Outer Scenery Peak expert. When Ulikhan was still alive, he could barely be controlled, but now, even the Golden Tent Warriors’ leader, an Outer Scenery Peak expert himself, could no longer subdue him. Thus, his arrogance grew, his attitude becoming increasingly domineering, eventually leading to a complaint lodged against him by the leader before Gourdo, resulting in gradual neglect.
Tuogesi narrowed his eyes. Fortunately, the Khan recognized his strength, loyalty, and understood that he simply refused to obey that weakling’s orders. Recently, he had started being used again, even entrusting him with such an important mission. He would certainly give it his all to repay the trust and gain greater favor!
He halted his steps, standing before his several “teammates.” His gaze swept across, first landing on a smiling woman with charming eyes.
Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes large and bright, like two pools of autumn water. Draped in a pale golden robe, she exuded a sacred and dignified aura. She was Xie Yu Bodhisattva of the Su Nu Dao, seemingly a celestial descending to earth, yet her curves were alluring, her skin dazzlingly white, provoking sinful desires… Tuogesi swallowed hard.
The second was an old “acquaintance”—the “Heavenly Mother Shaman” Tuoya. She stood tall, her skin exuding a faint glow, neither yellow nor white. Her features were well-proportioned yet devoid of expression, maintaining an aloof demeanor as she held a pale-colored Ruyi scepter… Tuogesi’s gaze swept past her coldly, settling on a lifeless man with disheveled hair. Most of his face was obscured beneath the tangled strands, giving him a melon-shaped appearance. His skin bore a bluish tint, his pupils black with traces of dark red. His flesh pulsed with vitality, as though a blazing sun stood before him. His lips were tightly sealed, silent. This was Feilian—a living corpse from the Sect of Life and Death Uncertainty, capable of autonomous movement.
Then, Tuogesi’s gaze fell upon a monk wearing a red Lama robe. His skin was pale golden, seemingly naturally born, with a fat head and big ears, appearing kind-hearted. His eyes constantly roamed between Tuoya and Xie Yu Bodhisattva, like a tangible flame, seemingly able to ignite firewood.
Fornicating monk! Tuogesi inwardly cursed.
“Amitabha, lay devotee, do you not understand the subtlety of emptiness? How can you rashly speak the word ‘lust’?” A smiling voice echoed in Tuogesi’s mind.
Tuogesi immediately felt a chill. He has Mind Reading! Liu Yu Buddha possessed the ability to read others’ minds!
No wonder he was the thirteenth on the Black List, a great heretical master!
He forcibly suppressed his thoughts, looking at the white-robed, snow-like Gu Xiaosang. Her features were exquisitely indescribable, her beauty radiant and ethereal, her smile making him feel inferior, unworthy to look directly.
No wonder she was the incarnation of the Eternal Mother! Even Liu Yu Buddha dared not be too disrespectful!
From the corner of his eye, he noticed a mature man dressed in brocade robe and wooden hairpin, his gaze weary, his pale face hiding madness, smiling faintly, resembling a refined scholar.
Extreme Evil Heaven Demon… He nodded in understanding, forming a judgment in his mind. Liu Yu Buddha was an Outer Scenery Peak expert with terrifying abilities like Mind Reading, the most worthy of attention. Gu Xiaosang was the Great Luo Holy Maiden, possibly the incarnation of the Eternal Mother, extremely mysterious. It was said that since her debut, she had never failed in any task. Though her strength was likely only newly reached Grandmaster level, she still ranked alongside Liu Yu Buddha as top priorities.
Tuoya’s witchcraft was strange and required vigilance, while Xie Yu Bodhisattva and Extreme Evil Heaven Demon had been stuck at the Seventh Heaven for years, their sharpness dulled, needing only slight caution. The living corpse Feilian was even less of a concern.
“The Khan has received intelligence that Sarin Bova of the Moonlight Clan has formed the Wolf-Killing Society. They recently appeared in the Weite Tribe. Our primary task is to capture the leader of the Weite Tribe and extract Sarin Bova’s whereabouts from him. It is said he is a member of the Wolf-Killing Society and possesses forbidden techniques. This matter heavily relies on the master’s assistance.” Tuogesi briefly explained, finally nodding to Liu Yu Buddha.
Liu Yu Buddha smiled like a Maitreya: “Lay devotee holds such high regard for this old monk; how can this old monk refuse?”
Don’t flaunt your Mind Reading ability… Tuogesi’s temple throbbed as he waved his hand: “Move out!”
Everyone instinctively kept their distance from Liu Yu Buddha, seemingly unwilling to stay within his Mind Reading range.
Light beams soared across the sky, heading toward the Weite Tribe.
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Inside the Weite Tribe, Tuogesi had captured the leader and handed him over to Liu Yu Buddha for interrogation, with “Heaven Mother Shaman” Tuoya and Extreme Evil Heaven Demon assisting.
Suddenly, from the corner of his eye, Tuogesi noticed that “Great Luo Holy Maiden” Gu Xiaosang had subtly shifted a step, distancing herself from Xie Yu Bodhisattva, as if disliking standing beside such a person. Her left hand, hanging down, fingers like tender onions, swiftly formed several seals before stopping.
What was she planning? Tuogesi remained alert, but nothing changed.
After several breaths, Liu Yu Buddha chuckled: “Got it.”
As soon as the words fell, the living corpse Feilian beside Xie Yu Bodhisattva suddenly erupted. His eyes burned with hatred and obsession, no longer dull. He lunged at Xie Yu Bodhisattva, his flesh swelling, about to self-destruct!
Had the living corpse lost control?
Actually lost control?
Tuogesi watched the scene unfold, stunned, barely able to react.
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