Chapter 144 - 98: Black Lotus Sect’s Saint Child, A Storm Is Brewing

Chapter 144: Chapter 98: Black Lotus Sect’s Saint Child, A Storm Is Brewing

Therefore, no one dared to underestimate this guy who was merely at the Qi Cultivation Stage.

Some even looked at him with contemplative gazes, as if they had realized something. Shen Feiyang silently made a note of those individuals. He suspected they had seen his performance in the tri-school joint exam and were guessing his identity to some extent. After all, a Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator capable of summoning a Foundation Establishment Stage Evil Ghost was indeed a rather obvious trademark. This remained true even though he had summoned an Arrow Ghost this time—an entity he had never used during the exam. But in all of Luocheng, he seemed to be the only person capable of summoning a Foundation Establishment Stage ghost while still at the Qi Cultivation Stage. Thus, anyone who had watched that exam could likely deduce his real identity without much difficulty.

But so what if they guessed it?

If he were an ordinary Missionary, he might worry about being exposed in the real world. However, besides being a Missionary for the Black Lotus Sect, he had another identity: an undercover agent for the Mountain and Sea Bureau! They could dig all they wanted. In the end, they would realize he wasn’t afraid of the light at all! After all, he was an official employee on the government payroll. Did these rats understand that?

With Shen Feiyang seated, all twelve Missionaries of Luocheng were now gathered. Just as he was wondering who had summoned them all, a man wearing a suit and a "Poisonous Snake" mask walked out from the shadows.

Upon seeing him, everyone immediately bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Altar Master Si Snake."

Based on the animals of the Chinese zodiac, the Black Lotus Sect had established a total of twelve branches across the Nine Provinces. Each Altar Master of these branches held a corresponding zodiac title. "Si Snake" was the title for the Black Lotus Sect’s Luocheng Branch.

Si Snake surveyed the crowd before his gaze finally landed on Shen Feiyang. Under everyone’s curious stares, he approached the young man and said calmly, "I have already heard about your situation from the Vice Sect Leader, so you won’t need to participate in this matter. You just need to keep yourself well-hidden."

What?!

The others were instantly shocked by his words. Good heavens, the Vice Sect Leader?! So this kid had such powerful connections! At this thought, the hostility in their eyes vanished, replaced by obvious attempts to curry favor. After all, if they could build a good relationship with Shen Feiyang, they might also be able to latch onto the massive tree that was the Vice Sect Leader.

Honestly, if this had been before he was recruited by Yu Tianqi and given an official identity, Shen Feiyang might have immediately agreed to Si Snake’s suggestion to slack off. But with his new identity as an undercover agent, he actually wanted to get involved in the Black Lotus Sect’s affairs. This was the only way he could gather enough intelligence and earn the trust of the sect’s higher-ups.

He looked at Si Snake and said earnestly, "The Vice Sect Leader is the Vice Sect Leader, and I am I. There is no need for any special treatment."

Si Snake stared into Shen Feiyang’s resolute eyes for a long time. Eventually, as if moved by the young man’s strong desire to prove himself, he said, "Fine. I will explain this to the Vice Sect Leader. But until then, you had better not act on your own.

"After all, we have major plans ahead. Not only has the Thousand Poison Guardian come in person, but the other Protectors will also arrive in Luocheng shortly."

What? A Black Lotus Sect Guardian had already arrived in Luocheng, and more Black Lotus Sect Guardians were on the way? What exactly was the sect trying to do? Why were they gathering so many Golden Core Stage Cultivators?

Shen Feiyang remained outwardly unruffled, but turbulent waves surged within his heart. An inexplicable feeling of an impending storm washed over him. It had to be known that there were only six Protectors in the current Black Lotus Sect. Every single one of them possessed a Special Talent and far surpassed ordinary Golden Core Stage Cultivators. Factoring in Altar Master Si Snake and the Vice Altar Master whose whereabouts were unknown, there were already as many as three Golden Core Stage Cultivators openly representing the Black Lotus Sect in Luocheng.

Thinking of this, Shen Feiyang decided that he might need to have a long chat with Lord Yu after the meeting ended. The sect’s actions this time were truly too abnormal. Weren’t they placing a bit too much importance on Luocheng? Just what on earth was in the city to make them value it to such an extent?

While Shen Feiyang was weighed down by his thoughts, Si Snake began explaining their upcoming task.

"In a few days, I want you to follow this list... and hunt down your respective targets." As he spoke, Si Snake handed a list to the group.

Upon seeing the names, everyone was stunned. The individuals listed were basically all prominent figures in Luocheng. If they died, not only would the city swiftly descend into chaos, but the Immortal Alliance would also be enraged. They would quickly dispatch numerous Great Cultivators to thoroughly purge the city in search of anyone who might belong to the Black Lotus Sect.

Thinking of this, Number One, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke up.

"Lord Si Snake, are you certain we must do this?

"If we go through with this, the entire Luocheng Branch will be compromised. Although we have remained well-hidden, the moment we strike, we will inevitably be exposed to the Immortal Alliance’s sight. By then, we’ll have nowhere to hide."

Hearing this, Si Snake turned to Number One, his tone icy. "You only need to obey orders. Everything else is not your concern."

"..."

The crowd’s expressions turned incredibly grim at Si Snake’s words.