Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 695 - 695 694 Northwest Beacon Fires 5 Request for Votes at Month End

695: Chapter 694 Northwest Beacon Fires 5 [Request for Votes at Month End] 695: Chapter 694 Northwest Beacon Fires 5 [Request for Votes at Month End] Yu Zhengxing sighed, “Of course they’re not going to sit idly by and wait for death.

As is the habit of the Daoist Sect, those little actions are incessantly happening.

Countless spies have been sent, suffering heavy losses without yielding any fresh conclusions.”

“I heard through the grapevine that they are dispatching experts from the Daoist and Buddhist Sects, probably at the level of True Disciples, but I don’t know their specific action plans.”

He shook his head, “This is the reality of the Cultivation World on the Continent.

There isn’t much trust between different groups; everyone is doing their own thing, fearing that others might have malicious intent and harm their elites.

Of course, I’m the same.

You’ve been sent out and I haven’t told anyone.

It’s a secret just between you and me.”

Hou Niao spoke with a meaningful tone, “Elder Martial Uncle, since we’ve come to this point in our conversation, I’d like to know what are the True Disciples of Shan Sect usually up to?

Given that the True Disciples of the Daoist and Buddhist Sects are being mobilized, it makes no sense for the True Inheritors of the daring Sword Cultivators to just stay at home sleeping, indulging in hedonism.

“If they are in that position, they should be striving for their cause.

Otherwise, how can they justify the exceptional treatment they usually receive?

They chose to use me, someone without a rank, for their practice instead.

I’d like to know, what are the higher-ups thinking?”

Yu Zhengxing had no reply, “I can’t answer your question.

Requests for capable hands from the northwest side were sent out to the Three Offices long ago, but they fell into deep silence with no response…

I must admit, in this regard, we’re even worse off than the Daoist Sect.”

Hou Niao smiled slightly, “Elder Martial Uncle, I mean no offense and I’m not trying to negotiate any terms; I just want to say that this is likely not an isolated case, nor a coincidence, but rather a systematic issue within Shan Sect.

It has long existed and is gradually spreading, taking root and branching out, something that cannot be fixed by just one attempt at reform.”

Yu Zhengxing looked at him, knowing all too well the purpose behind these words.

Since it’s a systematic problem, it can only be systematically overthrown and rebuilt, starting from the position of True Inheritor.

“I know, and rest assured, my colleagues and I will stand by your side.”

Hou Niao shook his head, “Elder Martial Uncle, it’s not about standing by my side, but about standing on the right side.”

Turning to leave, “I will set out soon, but I won’t accept your orders.

What to do, with whom, and to what extent—all of this will be under my own control.

This is purely a personal interest mission, unrelated to the Quanzhen Sect, unrelated to the countless people of the northwest, and only connected to my own cultivation choices.”

Yu Zhengxing watched him leave, realizing that in the end, he couldn’t get him to join the cause; nor was it an estrangement.

This person was just too independent to be swayed by any faction.

A born ruler, uncontrollable.

…Hou Niao walked out of the room.

The sky was clear, and the sunlight poured down; actually, his mood wasn’t that bad.

Delving into the Kneecap Desert was something he had sensed for a while, but he had previously been unwilling to set out hastily, fearing that it might bring adverse effects to the Protective Forest.

He knew his own nature well, so he dared not act recklessly here; the Protective Forest couldn’t grow legs, and carelessness was truly unacceptable.

His continuous desire to investigate was driven by a feeling, as if the undead creatures in the desert had something in common with those beings he encountered in the Soul Realm?

It’s not about power; the capabilities of these undead creatures couldn’t compare to those beings in the Soul Realm.

The similarity he felt was about something indescribable—something to do with the form of their energy existence?

These things would become clearer only after delving farther into the Kneecap Desert and encountering more powerful undead creatures.

His focus on that Soul Realm in his consciousness had always been an essential part of his cultivation journey, one of the critical factors that enabled him to reach his current state.

He couldn’t overemphasize its importance.

“How’s business?

Any difficulties?

If there are any, just go straight to Yu Zhengxing, the guardian of Loulan Town.

I’m very familiar with him.”

Hou Niao sought out the easiest to find, Bai Qingqian, who appeared busy, clearly indicating that business here wasn’t so smooth-sailing.

Qingqian smiled lightly, “It’s nothing, there are always troubles, which is the norm in the business world.

Even in a mature market like Mirage, the same problems persist.

I can handle it; there’s no need to involve Elder Martial Uncle Yu.

Besides, if I recall correctly, didn’t you say that Elder Martial Uncle Yu likes to set traps for you?”

Hou Niao put on a brave face, “Just a joke, how could there be traps?

It’s not easy to trap me.

Others are more likely to be trapped by me.”

Bai Qingqian stood her ground, perhaps from seeing more of the world in Mirage over the years, and she had let go of the initial desire to ride someone’s coattails.

She hoped more for a steady enterprise; even if it wasn’t immensely wealthy, at the very least, it should be safe and secure.

“Right now, it’s pretty good.

There are difficulties, but the same applies to all merchants here.

Being singled out for attention is not a good thing.

Having that relationship in mind brings a lot of reassurance.

Normally, there’s no need for it, but when faced with an insurmountable hurdle, then asking for help will come more naturally.”

Hou Niao nodded.

Over the years, everyone had grown, becoming stronger through their trials.

It was a good thing.

“In a few days, I might make a trip to the desert for a spin.

Without making this trip, I feel like I can’t let go; you and Xiangfei Bamboo just stay here.

It should not take me long to return, and then we can start the next leg of our journey.”

Bai Qingqian was silent, just silently lowering her head.

Hou Niao, concerned, asked, “What’s wrong?”

Bai Qingqian sighed, “Hou Lang, if you come back and head straight to the desert with Teacher Brother Xiang, I wouldn’t be worried at all, as it would just be a passing whim.

But after such a long time, the fact that you’re thinking of going deep into the desert means there must be a reason!

Did Elder Martial Uncle Yu give you a mission?”

Hou Niao grandly gestured, “I don’t belong to the same system as him; he can’t control me!

But, you’re right, Qingqian, there’s a bit of business, but it’s not important.

The decision to go or stay is mine, and how to proceed is also up to me; there’s no risk.”

Bai Qingqian knew him too well, “The more you say that, the more it shows that the trouble is not small.

Otherwise, you wouldn’t deceive me.

Fine, I won’t stop you, and I can’t.

But what about your plans for the three brothers and sisters from Ying Platform?

They agreed to travel with you because of your face.

Now, you’re just heading off to Dark River, then to the desert, leaving them to their own devices, without any concern…”

Hou Niao thought for a moment, “Let’s not tell them.

All of them are distinguished cultivators with their own matters to attend to; they need no guidance.

If I leave and you run into them, you can tell them they’re free to stay or leave as they wish.

They have their own missions, and can’t always stick together.

It might as well be an opportunity to part ways.”

There is no feast that does not end.

For cultivators, most prefer solitude or the company of their closest ones.

Their journey together this time was already a rarity; they needed to leave enough space for each other.

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