Chapter 508 - 282: This Is Too Bitter

Chapter 508: Chapter 282: This Is Too Bitter

Wuyun Sect?

The three prodigies from the Ji Family were surprised to hear the name.

They couldn’t shake the feeling that the Ji Family had a lot of history with this sect.

In reality, however, the Ji Family had no influence or power established within the Wuyun Sect.

On the contrary, the Bai Family had a foothold there, and the Bai Family was always at odds with the Ji Family.

The Ji Family would be at a great disadvantage there.

They had been very curious when the marriage alliance with the Wuyun Sect was first arranged.

Why the Wuyun Sect?

Now, things had gotten even more outrageous—the three of them were being sent to the Wuyun Sect as well.

And to protect someone, no less.

The three of them had left the grand hall. They were to head to the Wuyun Sect by next year at the latest.

But they still didn’t have a clear understanding of the situation.

Ji Shoumo, the leader of the group, looked at Ji Linglong and Ji Chenfeng beside him. "Do you two have any information about this?"

They had just asked the Grand Elder but received no answer.

For now, they could only follow the arrangements and prepare to go to the Wuyun Sect.

The lack of information made them both curious and worried.

First, they didn’t know who they were supposed to protect, or why.

Second, they didn’t know who the enemy was.

Ji Linglong thought for a moment and said, "Is this related to the recent assessment?"

Ji Shoumo nodded slightly. "It’s possible. Since we’re protecting someone, it’s natural to assume we’re protecting someone weaker than us.

"The only person in the Wuyun Sect connected to us and weaker than us is Jiang Man, the one involved in the marriage alliance.

"And the Grand Elder did mention two people.

"So, it should be Jiang Man and that girl from the side branch, Ji Meng."

The others agreed.

They felt this was the most likely possibility.

But...

Why?

They weren’t needed before, so why now?

Besides, would a marriage alliance involving a side branch really require such a huge effort?

They couldn’t be sure of the situation, but they didn’t believe it was merely a simple marriage alliance.

"Perhaps there are other deals involved," Ji Chenfeng said.

The others fell silent.

For now, their only option was to go home and ask around.

If they wanted to know the specifics, they would have to wait until they were about to leave for the Wuyun Sect.

The Grand Elder had said he would reveal some of the details then.

"So, under what identity are we supposed to go protect them? And will this interfere with our own cultivation and the Grand Competition?" Ji Linglong asked.

However, there were no answers.

They all collected their thoughts.

This wasn’t the time to be thinking about such things.

A lot had happened recently. They had just come out of the Immortal Sect’s Grand Competition.

They also needed some time to digest the opportunities they had gained.

"If I had managed to complete the trial, maybe none of this would be happening," Ji Linglong said with some regret as they walked.

Because she had encountered Jiang Man.

The trial should have been completed.

But she missed the chance.

And now they had to fake their results, which was a disgrace to them all.

"What’s done is done; no need to dwell on it. We should be thinking about how to protect him, assuming it really is him. He doesn’t seem like a very cooperative person," Ji Shoumo said.

The three were silent for a long time before Ji Chenfeng spoke up. "When the time comes, we can train him. Help him raise his combat strength as quickly as possible so he has some ability to protect himself. That counts as a form of protection, right?"

"Then let’s find some time to create a customized cultivation plan for him. We’ll just make him cooperate," Ji Linglong said.

They never considered whether he would agree or not.

Since they were the protectors, things would naturally go according to their plan.

Of course, that was all assuming the people they were meant to protect were indeed Jiang Man and the others.

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Meanwhile, Jiang Man had already begun his cultivation.

Right now, the most important thing for him was to enhance his Spirit, which meant strengthening his Primordial Spirit itself.

Without changing his Cultivation or Physical Body, and by using the Primordial Spirit Insights, he could elevate his Spirit to the Third Layer.

That was his limit.

This was equivalent to the Late Stage of Spirit for an ordinary Visualization Skill. 𝑓𝑟ℯℴ𝓂

If he wanted to improve further, he would have to enhance his Physical Body and Cultivation to maintain balance.

Otherwise, his overwhelming Spirit could crush his Physical Body and Cultivation.

At least one of those aspects had to reach the Late Stage for his Spirit to achieve Spiritual Great Success.

Time was one thing, but the most important factor was Spiritual Source.

Therefore, while cultivating, he was also trying to figure out how to sell the information about the Immortal Dao Coordinate.

And Ji Meng’s fifteen-percent discount was a lifesaver.

It saved him a lot of Spiritual Source all at once.

However, before he could figure out how to sell it, the Ling Hua Immortal Spirit came looking for him.

It said that the black-robed person had delivered an important message.

After a moment’s hesitation, Jiang Man entered the ruined temple.

He could also take the opportunity to make arrangements for the Immortal Dao Coordinate.

As soon as he entered, he saw the black-robed person standing respectfully to the side.

Meanwhile, the Ling Hua Immortal Spirit was hiding inside the statue, showing no intention of coming out.

It seemed to only feel safe hiding in confined spaces.

"What’s the important news?" Jiang Man asked.

"The Immortal Dao Coordinate," a voice came from the statue.

Jiang Man looked at the black-robed person in surprise. "The Immortal Dao Coordinate?"

"Yes." Chen Shi nodded and said, "The person we’ve been cooperating with mentioned this. She said that as long as the Lord Immortal Spirit was told, the meaning would be clear.

"Furthermore, they said they want information about this item.

"For the first stage, they’re willing to offer one hundred thousand Spiritual Source for just a general piece of information."

Jiang Man was quite surprised. "The Wuyun Sect. Just tell them that, and then ask if they want to know more specific details.

"Once the Spiritual Source arrives, we can tell them who has the item.

"We can even provide a method of contact."

Chen Shi was puzzled. ’The person who mentioned this hadn’t been nearly as composed as Lord Envoy is now. They seemed to be just testing the waters, yet Lord Envoy answered so casually, as if the information was completely trivial.’

Chen Shi didn’t overthink it and simply nodded respectfully.

Then, he vanished on the spot.

The moment he disappeared, the Ling Hua Immortal Spirit immediately asked, "Are you going to spread the news that I’m the one who has it?"

"Not exactly," Jiang Man said, shaking his head.

"Then it’s useless to give them false information, because every Evil God has their own methods of investigation," the Ling Hua Immortal Spirit said.