Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
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712: Chapter 711: A Mission [Seeking Guaranteed Monthly Tickets] 712: Chapter 711: A Mission [Seeking Guaranteed Monthly Tickets] “There’s something I need you to do,”

Without a second thought, Hou Niao replied, “Just say the word, my mission shall be honored.”

He had known the blind man for decades and had always been the one to ask favors of others, but had never done anything for the blind man, which often left him feeling uneasy; since the blind man was a drifter, he had never found an opportunity to put forth his best effort.

Now that such an opportunity had arisen, he didn’t hesitate at all, a stark contrast to his previous prevarication and procrastination with Yu Zhengxing.

“Seek out a cultivator from the Heavenly Heart Pavilion named Qiu Shi.

He may have some tasks for you,” the blind man paused slightly, choosing to offer a brief explanation, “I’ve been staying in Sui Mo City, receiving much care from the Heavenly Heart Pavilion.

I ought to repay them somehow, but I’m not in a position to go myself, and I lack someone I can send…”

Hou Niao immediately pledged his loyalty, “I dare not claim to be worthy, but my senior can always consider me as someone at his disposal.

I shall seek out Daoist Qiu Shi right away and heed his instructions.”

Waving his hand, the blind man said, “There’s no hurry, not in these few days; but you can’t just go as you are.

The Shan Sect’s attire is too recognizable on the continent and would make you a target.

Therefore, you need to change yourself.”

Hou Niao looked puzzled, “What do you mean by that?”

“You need to change both your appearance and your skills.

As for your appearance, I got something many years ago that should just about enable you to pass unnoticed; and for your skills, you can use your Mysterious Light Technique to solve problems, or perhaps add a pair of fists to that?”

Rummaging through his sleeve, a pile of odds and ends tumbled out, and finally, he fished out a piece of cloth, utterly nondescript, filthy as if it were a rag?

Neither square nor round, incomplete at the edges, even with threads hanging loose…

Not daring to be picky, Hou Niao promised, “Would I dare not give it my all?”

As the blind man stood up and walked by the two, he unexpectedly spoke to Bai Qingqian, who had been silent all this time,

“The little friend is good, having no desires isn’t a bad thing; it’s nurturing to stay in this place, no harm in sticking around.”

He slowly strolled out of the courtyard, disappearing around the corner of an alley.

Hou Niao didn’t dare to extend his Divine Sense to probe, as it would be impolite.

Once the blind man was completely out of their sight, the couple exchanged looks, and Hou Niao apologized,

“My lady, I’m sorry for settling on a place like this in the end.”

But Bai Qingqian was more open-minded than him, “Why apologize?

I was indecisive myself; now I’m saved from the trouble.

Moreover, with the guidance of a revered elder, there’s a chance to turn the rotten into the magical.

We’ve struck a bargain here.”

“Struck a bargain?” Glancing at the rag in his hand, now visible up close, he could clearly see the dirt and grease stains on it, which indeed looked like it had wiped down everything possible.

“Sorry, I broke my promise, I have something to do now.”

Bai Qingqian smiled, “Sooner or later it was bound to happen.

Since we’re in the midst of it, how could we possibly have real leisure?

Especially you…

but what I didn’t expect was that it would be an old man; I thought our journey would end with a call from your uncle master.”

Hou Niao snorted dismissively, “He shouldn’t even dream of it!”

Bai Qingqian turned her attention back to the cloth, her curiosity piqued, “Hou Lang, why don’t you try on this cloth, this treasure of yours?”

Hou Niao was somewhat resistant, “Shouldn’t we wash it first?

I see bird droppings on it; it really seems to be fresh from wiping a table.”

However much he talked, he wasn’t actually going to wash it.

At that moment, he couldn’t figure out how to use it and opted for the simplest method, draping it over his face…

Instantly, a peculiar sensation seized him as he felt a membrane adhere seamlessly to his face; dozens of faces emerged before his eyes, men and women, handsome and ugly, fairies and vile women, and even beastly demon faces, bear faces, tiger faces, donkey faces, of course, there were also fox faces, snake faces, cat faces…

Feeling whimsical, he chose the guise of a fox spirit, but there was no response.

Knowing that the magical artifact distinguished gender and could not be randomly selected, he opted for…

A donkey.

Bai Qingqian across from him jumped in fright, leaping far back.

If she hadn’t known that this was her husband, she might’ve screamed out loud, yet she still rebuked:

“So ugly!

Change back at once!”

The most miraculous aspect of this thing was its ability to change a cultivator’s aura, and that was the most difficult part of a cultivator’s shape-shifting.

Hou Niao chuckled mischievously, waving his hands as if to pounce, “Wife, tonight we shall use this form…”

Bai Qingqian kept backing away, “Don’t you dare!”

An incredible thing indeed, Hou Niao took off the cloth and passed it over, “You try, it’s quite fun.

There are many such shape-shifting artifacts in the Cultivation World, but this one is a bit different, very natural, very fitting.

It’s a good piece.”

Bai Qingqian, curious, took it over but hesitated, “It won’t get stuck, will it?

Or have some other effect?”

Hou Niao encouraged her, “Not at all, didn’t you see how normally I was using it?

Old Blind won’t trick us.”

Bai Qingqian slowly covered her face with the cloth, yet nothing happened at first.

Hou Niao observed carefully, knowing that she had yet to make up her mind, still hesitating among those options.

The next moment, the appearance of the most beautiful fairy from among all the female figures appeared before him.

The woman held up a mirror to look at herself, seemingly quite satisfied.

On the side, Hou Niao coaxed, “Why not wear this tonight?

Let’s see if it falls off during physical activity or emotional changes?”

Bai Qingqian firmly disagreed, “No way!

Hou Lang, are you dissatisfied with me?”

Hou Niao continued to make suggestions, “I know you don’t want to change into someone else’s appearance…

How about transforming into a fox spirit?

Hey, don’t go, changing into a snake spirit is fine too, I’m not fussy…”

This was a rather impressive artifact, at least better than any similar one Bai Qingqian had encountered in her business dealings; lifelike to say the least, but more importantly, the blending of the aura was natural and fitting, unlike other disguise artifacts that would reveal discrepancies in appearance and aura under intense emotional changes or significant mana fluctuations.

The only drawback was that you couldn’t change at will; you had to revert to your original appearance before selecting another, which wasn’t too big of an issue.

“Hou Lang, what do you think the old man will have you do?” Bai Qingqian’s real concern was this.

“It’s not what the senior has me do, but what Daoist Qiu Shi asks of me, what Heavenly Heart Pavilion has me do.”

“Hou Lang, if that’s the case, does that mean you could attract the attention of Heavenly Heart Pavilion?

If Heavenly Heart Pavilion recognizes you, then Shan Sect has no reason not to offer you a position as a True Inheritor.

Wouldn’t that be much easier, without the need to fight within the sect?”

Hou Niao chuckled, “The senior asked me to disguise myself for this errand, meaning he does not wish for me to gain anything from this assistance; thus, I will not reveal myself throughout the ordeal, that is a promise.

As for my position as a True Inheritor, I need no one’s help, what is mine cannot be taken by anyone!”