Immortality System: Cultivating with Girls
Chapter 55 - 53 Drawing Big Cakes

Chapter 55: Chapter 53 Drawing Big Cakes

BOOM!

With a muffled thud, the stone stool pinning down a section of the floor was violently pushed aside.

A Communication Talisman emerged from underneath, engulfed in flames. Golden light began to shine from it.

It seems I must hide this talisman in the Storage Belt.

Wen Zhixing had never used the Storage Belt. He didn’t have many possessions to store, after all. Moreover, even though the Storage Belt had a camouflage function, he was wary of it being discovered, so he hadn’t placed the two talismans inside.

Now, it seemed he had no choice. Since Mu Yunqing had initiated contact using this item, leaving it in the room was too risky.

Soon, the flames died down, transforming into a pale golden light screen.

A figure materialized upon the screen.

It was Mu Yunqing himself, clad in white, his long hair casually draped.

"Junior Brother Wen, why haven’t you contacted me for so long? Have you encountered any difficulties?" Mu Yunqing spoke with a smile. His voice remained warm, like a gentle spring breeze.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Mu." Wen Zhixing bowed slightly, a bitter smile on his face. "Senior Brother Mu, I’ve been constantly tormented by those demonesses these days. Life is truly unbearable. When can you rescue us?"

As he said this, he even rubbed his aching lower back, looking as if he were about to collapse.

"Junior Brother Wen, you have suffered," Mu Yunqing said, as if empathizing with his pain. "Actually, I contacted you this time precisely to discuss this matter."

"Truly?" Surprise flitted across Wen Zhixing’s face.

"Would I, your Senior Brother, deceive you? However, I do have a mission to entrust to you."

"A mission?" Wen Zhixing was startled.

"Junior Brother, you may not know this, but according to my information, Palace Master Si Nanyan of Wonderous Palace is in closed-door cultivation. She’s attempting to break through her current limitations and reach a new realm." Mu Yunqing’s expression grew serious.

"If Si Nanyan breaks through to the Divine Communication Realm, it will indeed be troublesome."

This... Wen Zhixing’s eyes flickered at these words. If Si Nanyan breaks through her current realm, that would indeed be bad news for me. But what can I, a mere Shedding Mortal Realm cultivator, possibly do?

"Senior Brother Mu, do you have a countermeasure?" Wen Zhixing frowned.

Surely Mu Yunqing isn’t thinking of making me stop Si Nanyan’s breakthrough.

"Rest assured, Junior Brother. It’s not so easy for that demoness to break through. The sect has long made preparations and won’t let her succeed easily. When the time comes, someone will take action. However, there are still some obstacles." Mu Yunqing discerned Wen Zhixing’s worry and explained.

"Obstacles?"

"Junior Brother, you might not be aware, but Wonderous Palace has a Sect Protection Array called the Hexagonal Stars. This array, established by a great expert, can be used for both offense and defense. It’s precisely because of this array that our Righteous Sun Sect has been helpless against Wonderous Palace," Mu Yunqing explained with a sigh, a hint of helplessness in his voice.

Hearing about this array, Wen Zhixing instantly understood something.

"Senior Brother Mu, what then is the mission you wish to entrust to me?" Seeing that Mu Yunqing was still beating around the bush, Wen Zhixing had to take the initiative to ask.

"Junior Brother, let me finish. This Hexagonal Stars array, besides being activated by specific incantations, can also be controlled by a token. That token is Si Nanyan’s Palace Master’s Token."

"The Palace Master’s Token... Senior Brother, you don’t mean for me to..." Wen Zhixing looked flustered, but inwardly he sneered.

Mu Yunqing really wants me to steal the token. Isn’t that sending me to my death?

"Exactly, Junior Brother Wen! Right now, Si Nanyan is in closed-door cultivation. According to reliable sources, the Palace Master’s Token is with Qiu Yinger. And you are the only one who has the opportunity to get close to her!" Mu Yunqing nodded solemnly.

"..."

Wen Zhixing stood rooted to the spot, appearing utterly bewildered.

"Junior Brother, rest assured. For now, you only need to curry favor with her. There’s no need to act immediately; you will have other assistants..." Mu Yunqing continued persuasively.

Wen Zhixing feigned a conflicted expression.

Seeing Wen Zhixing still hesitating, Mu Yunqing spoke again with solemnity:

"Junior Brother Wen, with your exceptional talent, once you officially join the Righteous Sun Sect, you will undoubtedly be accepted as a disciple by an Elder. If you perform outstandingly, you might even capture the Sect Master’s attention..."

"Senior Brother Mu, is this true?" Wen Zhixing asked, his expression excited as if he were convinced.

Mu Yunqing stated gravely, "Junior Brother, I, Mu Yunqing, am a man of my word. If this mission succeeds, you will receive the primary credit."

"Alright, I will follow Senior Brother’s arrangements." Wen Zhixing’s expression shifted, and he finally nodded firmly. "I will definitely get my hands on the token!"

"Good, Junior Brother Wen! Then I shall await your good news," Mu Yunqing said, his eyes filled with approval.

He followed this with more words of encouragement, enough to stir one’s blood with fervor.

A moment later, the light screen vanished, and Mu Yunqing’s figure disappeared completely, as if he had never been there.

"This ’pie’ he’s drawn is quite large, but I’m afraid I can’t swallow it." Wen Zhixing’s face returned to calm, his heart untroubled.

This Mu Yunqing must take me for an idiot.

Stealing the Sect Master’s Token... that’s a task with a near-certain chance of death. But it’s not like I’m entirely without opportunity... For instance, during essence absorption... To think Mu Yunqing would suggest stealing something during essence absorption! How much I would have to suffer! After getting the token, even if someone was there to help me escape, could I really get away? If others are supposed to provide cover, could I actually escape then?

However, the situation has become more complicated and more troublesome now.

From that conversation, I’ve gathered some useful information. The Righteous Sun Sect’s strength should be greater than Wonderous Palace’s, but not by a large margin. Si Nanyan is in closed-door cultivation, attempting a breakthrough that could shift the balance of power. The Righteous Sun Sect wants to stop her but is hindered by the Sect Protection Array. This grand array can be controlled by a token, currently held by Qiu Yinger, which Mu Yunqing wants me to steal.

Besides Zhang Tiancheng, there must be other Righteous Sun Sect spies within Wonderous Palace; otherwise, Mu Yunqing wouldn’t know so many details. This spy probably holds a significant position, but their cultivation is likely not high enough, or they could have dealt with Qiu Yinger directly.

Wen Zhixing shook his head and sighed. Even if the Righteous Sun Sect claims to be righteous, is there truly such a thing as absolute justice in this world?

My original plan was to rely on the Righteous Sun Sect to escape Wonderous Palace and focus on cultivation. It seems that "thigh" isn’t so easy to hug. At least now, while I might be subjected to essence absorption, my life isn’t in danger. But Mu Yunqing is asking me to walk straight into death’s embrace.

He recalled his two communications with Mu Yunqing. Thinking back on my two contacts with Mu Yunqing, he acted strangely even during the first one. Wait... I remember now! It was after I mentioned I possessed a Pure Yang Body that the look in Mu Yunqing’s eyes changed. Could it be...