Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 567: Fishing Requires Bait

Chapter 567: Chapter 567: Fishing Requires Bait

"Uncle Master, there’s something even more terrifying than that illusion in this incident," Lin Fan said after retelling the tale of the Water Moon Illusion Realm, suddenly remembering another matter of great importance.

It was about the great demon master that Ni Chang had encountered.

"This old thing is indeed not a legend."

After listening to Lin Fan’s introduction, the elderly Heavenly Master smiled faintly, "I heard a hundred years ago that in Woguo, there existed a great demon master capable of infusing demonic power that ordinary human bodies couldn’t withstand into specially processed weapons, thus granting them combat power surpassing that of ordinary Martial Artists. Regrettably, I have always been cultivating in the mountains and never encountered him. Now that you’ve mentioned it, I do recall a rather distant incident. It might have been the only time I encountered a demon."

"Demons? There are demons in this world? Uncle Master, have you been reading too much ’Journey to the West’?"

Lin Fan rubbed his nose.

This matter was too bizarre.

"If there was no original, there would not be so many groundless imaginations. Moreover, do you really think the Taoist pagodas are just for show? How many pagodas, how many demons are there in this world? However, these demons have not appeared in the world for a long time. When I was still an apprentice, my master, your grandmaster, had once slain a demon. The power and transformations of the opponent were already beyond my eyesight, so I didn’t actually see the terrifying battle clearly, only knowing that my master had won," the old Heavenly Master said while stroking his beard, his thoughts drifting back a hundred years.

"My master once said that it was just an insignificant demon, but it took my master three days and nights of strenuous battle, using all his tricks and employing the mountain-suppressing treasure to suppress it. Fortunately, the truly great demons cannot overcome the natural barriers of heaven and earth. If a day comes when a real demon descends into this world, it will truly be the end."

"Since humanity has survived for so many years, it at least proves that these unsurpassable barriers truly exist. However, that half-human, half-demon fellow doesn’t seem to be in league with the Onmyoji," Lin Fan mused, taking it as if he was listening to a story.

Yet, the emergence of this demon and that demonic sword was an exceptionally intriguing discovery for him.

"Every sect has significant distinctions, and the talk of demonic swords has long been listed among the four Forbidden Techniques. Whoever uses them would be attacked by the strongest of the world working together. So, if the Onmyoji live in the dark, they are the darkness within that darkness. Besides, making a demonic sword is harsh, and its users are exceedingly strict, so they rarely show up. However, each appearance results in immeasurable slaughter. I just never imagined you would resolve this incident so stealthily this time," said the elderly Heavenly Master, with a wry smile.

"Perhaps, that’s just the bane of the wicked meeting another of their kind. Coming across you must have been when his time was due to end."

"That can only mean my existence has greater significance than his, but losing the dragon bone gives the other party an extra edge. Should we take action ahead of time? At the very least, it might eliminate all the forces we know of now and possibly disrupt their Jiazi plan," Lin Fan said, rubbing his chin.

Getting back his lost dragon bone now seemed impossible.

According to the evidence controlled by Dragon’s Teeth and Prince Zhen Nan, it would be enough to unearth thousands of spies originally hidden.

If they directly took action to eradicate them, the other side would definitely suffer a massive blow.

No, absolutely not in advance. The real big fish hasn’t bitten yet," the elderly Heavenly Master said, his eyes widening with seriousness.

"No big fish yet? But I heard from Prince Zhen Nan that the biggest fish has already reached the position of a regional commander. If that’s not a big fish, then what is?" Lin Fan asked, puzzled as he looked at the old Heavenly Master.

"Could it be, Uncle Master, that you are the biggest fish Woguo has hidden here?"

"Get lost, no respect!" the old Heavenly Master snapped, glaring at Lin Fan.

Probably only he dared to speak to him like this.

"I’m not being disrespectful. Even a figure like the regional commander has surfaced; how could there possibly be a bigger fish?" Lin Fan said, grinning cheekily at the old Heavenly Master.

It was clear that he knew some things but refused to disclose them.

"Enough, you don’t need to try to pry it out of me. What we can see is definitely what they want us to see. They flush these big fish to the surface to hide the real whale. So until the day the Jiazi plan is implemented, that whale will absolutely not surface. Only a patient fisherman can reap the greatest gift."

The Heavenly Master naturally knew what Lin Fan intended.

"Just you wait and see. In the next few days, some people will arrive in Beijing to support Jiangning, many of whom are direct relatives from within the Longya. If there are spies hidden there, would you consider them a whale?"

"Inside Longya!"

Hearing this, Lin Fan truly widened his eyes.

It was known that Longya specialized in dealing with various covert emergencies.

It could be said that merely having skills was not enough to enter Longya.

There also had to be a strict background check.

Anyone even slightly suspicious would definitely be expelled.

After all, Longya was the strongest shield. If there were termites within,

the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Alright, I’ve said all that needs to be said. You deal with your own troubles. However, it’s indeed time to give them a knock, let them know that Longya isn’t incapable of handling them. Only when they feel us making moves can we better confuse them. You are the bait in my fishing, just do your job well."

The Heavenly Master squinted his eyes.

Every step Lin Fan took was also within his expectations.

"Uncle Master, using your nephew as fish bait, did you ask my master about this? He only has me as a disciple. If something happens to me, aren’t you afraid he’ll come after you?"

Lin Fan really hadn’t expected that he was being schemed against.

It must be said that the Heavenly Master was truly a crafty old fox.

"Rest assured, I’m merely using you to fish. Your master is even harsher; what he wants isn’t as simple as fishing."

Mr. Zhang smiled.

Lin Fan’s arrival was clearly a chess piece capable of tipping the balance of this world.

A move that affects the entire body was already sent out.

This world was probably not peaceful anymore.

"Why do I feel like I’m being played around by you two brothers?"

Lin Fan naturally noticed the change in Mr. Zhang’s expression.

He clearly knew a lot, but he just didn’t want to say it.

"Relax, whether it’s fishing or dragon catching, you’re safe as bait; as long as you’re connected to our line, we won’t let the monsters swallow you. I need to retreat now, you should leave."

Mr. Zhang didn’t bother to say more.

He directly shooed Lin Fan out.

As the room door closed, he couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief.

"Brother, your stratagem of deceiving the heavens might soon be exposed. If Lin Fan learns the truth, will he still act as you wish?"