Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 669 - 669 668 Embark on the Journey Again

669: Chapter 668: Embark on the Journey Again 669: Chapter 668: Embark on the Journey Again Indeed, he believed that only those in the Soul Realm were True Sword Cultivators.

The Quanzhen of Shan Sect in reality seemed to lack something.

And now he found himself caught between the two, somewhat out of place, seemingly correct yet incorrect at the same time.

Hou Niao finally understood the perplexities of his heart, but regrettably, he had not yet found a way to change it.

When would he become a True Sword Cultivator like Sword One, Sword Two, Sword Three?

He had already taken two steps, the Sword Holding Skill, the Body Sword Skill, but he found great difficulty progressing in the Flying Sword Skill.

This post-battle reflection was profound.

In Cultivation, the most important thing was to recognize oneself and to see the future clearly.

Recognizing oneself is the starting point, seeing the future clearly is the destination.

Connect these two points, and there lies the direction.

Fortunately, it wasn’t all bad news.

The power of the Five Elements Mysterious Light exceeded his imagination, possessing a trace of the Dao, just like Tang Yan’s Yuqing Outer Body.

He just didn’t know what would happen if he used the Mysterious Light to polish the Outer Body?

Peace began to settle over Pingliang State as under Li Chuping’s management, the three-mansion system started to shape up formally.

Truly, decades of experience in officialdom had not gone to waste.

In these affairs, Assistant Li demonstrated extraordinary capability and handled them with ease.

The Personnel of Mu Shuai Mansion integrated with those of the other state mansions, and Zhongjun Mansion had determined their patrol areas; particularly critical were the Geng Ore mines.

Sikong Mansion’s reach was no longer limited to within Pingliang State; they began to infiltrate towards Anhe, each assuming their responsibilities and acting in an orderly fashion.

Several months later, Hou Niao asked Li Chuping for leave.

“Capital Commandant, since the major affairs of Pingliang State are settled and there is no use for me here, I’d like to take a leave to visit my wife at the Mirage…”

Li Chuping, buried in his paperwork, did not lift his head.

“You don’t lack women here, including that one from Anhe…

Since it’s a leave you’re asking for, speak the truth, don’t use trivial matters as an excuse.”

Hou Niao chuckled awkwardly, “I’m just terribly idle and want to wander around a bit.

You know, in the Lizhi Sea, in the Northwest Protective Forest, I have some old friends I haven’t seen for years and I miss them quite a bit.

I might also see if I can be of any help.

It seems to me that you don’t plan to let me go anytime soon…

Speaking of which, don’t Cultivators of Sikong Mansion get annual leave?

I’m toiling every day like a donkey; shouldn’t I be allowed to have some fun once the grind is over?”

Li Chuping looked up at him quietly.

“If you’re off the mill, it might be time to butcher the donkey; you should be very clear that staying here keeps you safe.

If you go out, it’s hard to say that Tang Yan won’t set his sights on you.

Are you sure it doesn’t bother you?”

Hou Niao nodded, “I’m sure!

Moreover, I believe that if I go out, he’ll have an even harder time tracing me.”

Li Chuping snorted, “That is, provided you don’t cause trouble and keep a low profile.

Can you ensure you won’t stir up any issues?”

Hou Niao pondered and shook his head awkwardly, “Helping others is the source of joy; a disciple cannot forget his origins…”

Li Chuping sighed, “I know you’re still not telling the whole truth.

Everyone has their secrets; you have yours, I have mine, and it shouldn’t be interfered with within the Sect.

What I mean is, every once in a while, you should at least send a message back, letting me know how to find you?”

Hou Niao replied with a smile, “That is the rule for Cultivators of Sikong Mansion when they are outside.

The disciple understands well.

It’s just that I may visit many places this trip, hence I can’t guarantee I’ll be rooted in one place.

Rest assured, I won’t disappear; I’ll keep an eye out for your summons.”

“It is the summon of Sikong Mansion!” Li Chuping frowned, “I dare not summon you myself, lest I invite trouble!”

After a pause, he asked a question that had been on his mind for a long time, “I’ve heard that Anhe Daoist Sect has the intention to gather talents widely, offering them the position of True Inheritor.

Are you among those being invited?”

Hou Niao’s expression remained unchanged, having served numerous years in Sikong Mansion, he surely had enough tact, maintaining composure in face of honor and disgrace.

“Indeed, Capital Commandant, your intelligence reaches the heavens, nothing is too trivial for your notice.

I am from Anhe and, due to an unfortunate series of incidents, have ongoing grudges with Wu Sect.

They probably think I still have some ability, so the North An lineage has invited me.

However, there are many other invitees, and quite a few of them are indeed qualified, so I’m just one of the alternatives.

I wouldn’t hide from the Capital Commandant that personally, I prefer to obtain a True Inheritance within Shan Sect rather than pledge myself to Anhe, only considering it as a last resort, better safe than sorry.”

Li Chuping snorted, “Really?

As a last resort?

You dare seduce a girl from the An family for your purposes; isn’t that selling yourself out?

And how many of your rivals have you butchered already?

Your hand is rather dark, marrying in on the inside and killing on the outside, and I’m afraid, in the end, only you will be qualified enough…”

Hou Niao replied with grievance, “Capital Commandant, isn’t your information a bit biased?

I knew that female Cultivator before I entered the Dao, even when I wasn’t aware of what a True Disciple was.

As for those slaughtered, they came after me, not the other way around.

We cannot get that order wrong.”

Li Chuping simply watched his performance.

He certainly knew that this fellow was telling the truth, but when everything coincidentally aligned, it was hard not to let one’s thoughts wander.

With many words in his heart, yet not knowing how to express them?

Logically, with this guy’s absolute personal strength, asking for a position as a True Inheritor was not at all unreasonable.

Among the nine True Disciples of Quanzhen Shan Sect, only Sirius Duan Wuqian was qualified to contest him, the others clearly lagged behind.

That was a fact.

The victory over Fang Zhonghui in the Situ Mansion battle, or the conquest of Tang Yan in the Sensing Spirits mini-world, every instance just proved that his strength was not coincidental, but genuinely substantial.

Within the rigid system of Quanzhen Shan Sect, he was not destined to become a True Inheritor.

Only at this moment did Li Chuping feel the rigidity of Cultivation World on Cultivation Continent; who knows how many such dazzling talents had been buried unnoticed.

Give them a pair of wings, and they would soar, but interest groups would only offer them crutches.

He himself couldn’t change such rules, not to mention his status as a mere Golden Core.

Even if he were a Nascent Transformation ancestor, it would be futile.

This is the inertia of massive traditional power, trapping everyone within, unable to extricate themselves.

Therefore, there were no words of persuasion.

Youth having ambition was a good thing; it wouldn’t do to tell him to settle for mediocrity, would it?

“Humph, I mean, you should still consider the invitation of the North An lineage.

I dare not say much, but the two Masters of Sikong Mansion won’t set obstacles for you.

Moreover, with further operations…

It is just a replacement True Inheritance position, not asking you to switch sides.”

Hou Niao respectfully bowed.

He knew that it was not easy for Li Chuping to offer such counsel, but his ambitions were certainly not limited to that; he aspired beyond.

Only now was not the time to voice them out loud.

The Quanzhen Shan Sect of today really should change; otherwise, it might not achieve anything in the ever-changing winds of the Continent.