Demon Sword Sect's Undercover-Chapter 499 - 498 Dangerous Mission

Hou Niao carefully looked through the jade scroll once, and with the powerful memory of a cultivator, he had committed all the information to memory before handing the scroll back.

As he walked to the door, he turned his head and asked, "Who sent the message that informed Sikong Mansion of You Chaoen’s betrayal?"

Judge Cheng didn’t hesitate, "It was the chess piece you’re supposed to meet. He’s currently in Qi Sect, with the opportunity to access such secrets; we granted him the authority to make critical decisions in emergencies, and this message has also been verified through other channels."

Hou Niao nodded, but hadn’t finished, "Can I get help from other agents hidden in Jianye nearby? Just one contact?"

Judge Cheng shook his head, "That’s not according to protocol! Your seniority does not allow you to access the spy network of the Southeast region. This is not a matter of trust, but about following the rules of our profession.

Your task is to eliminate the target, and then after completing the mission, go to the Purple Sun Temple in Jianye, which has the most visitors, and light a Daoist incense to signal whether the spy network in Jianye should evacuate or hold its position. I’ve described this clearly enough in the jade scroll."

"Will there be a Golden Core Upper Cultivator quietly protecting me in the background?"

"A Golden Core Cultivator isn’t enough, how about we send an elder with Nascent Transformation to protect you?"

Hou Niao slightly shook his head, no longer saying anything more, and directly left.

But deep down, he was clear about what such principles implied: If he fell into the hands of Qi Sect Daoists again, as a newcomer to Sikong Mansion, who knew nothing, the Qi Sect Daoists wouldn’t be able to pry any valuable information from him.

Plainly put, he was dispensable, a mere assassin.

Hou Niao didn’t like such missions, not one bit.

But he had no other choice as his seniority wasn’t sufficient to allow him to be choosy about his missions; what about manpower shortages, could Sikong Mansion really be lacking hitmen? It’s just that those who had been around for years saw the danger in this mission and had all shirked it.

As a newcomer, he had no room to refuse.

He set out immediately. This return to Yujing was so hurried that he didn’t even have time for a cup of tea, not to mention checking whether the garden at Zhongmen Residence needed weeding?

Finding his direction, he sped off like the wind, and at least within the boundaries of Shan Country, he didn’t need to be too careful. But once outside the country, he had to consider how to conceal his trail.

Along the way, his mind raced with thoughts about the mission. The more he thought, the less confidence he felt, no wonder such a rotten task had fallen to him; this was the drawback of having no connections at the top.

Li Chuping wasn’t very supportive in Sikong Mansion.

There were many difficulties, too many to enumerate.

In unfamiliar territory, with only one chance to act, that was acceptable to him; but what he couldn’t accept was whether the source of the information was reliable?

It wasn’t that he didn’t trust that sleeping agent, but since everyone was of low Realm, how could this guy provide him with accurate enough information?

It’s very likely that by setting a simple trap, they could all end up in a pit; for the law enforcement cultivators from Six-Ear Palace, this was a basic skill.

The problem was, on unfamiliar grounds, how could he quickly find out You Chaoen’s whereabouts in the shortest time? That was simply impossible.

A bit disheartened, there was nothing else to do at this point but to proceed step by step and figure out a plan once he arrived. It was useless to think too much about it now.

The only thing he could do now was to figure out how to conceal his identity as a Sword Cultivator, which was key to his survival.

Traveling from Shan Country to the Southeast, passing through several countries, with Hou Niao’s speed, he could reach his destination within half a month through the high skies.

In his Treasure Gourd, he carried nearly all the credentials of the various countries and Sects’ influence in the Southeast region, expertly forged to be almost indistinguishable from the real ones, as a precaution; once a cultivator reached the Tongtian Realm, they have their own dignity in cultivation, and unless they enter some special scenes, they generally don’t need to show these credentials everywhere.

On the whole, the cultivation environment of the Great Dao Sects in the Southeast region was somewhat similar to that of Anhe. They encouraged cultivators to learn and exchange with one another, believing that complementing one another’s strengths was the shortcut to enhancing one’s Daoist cultivation. Travel far, read widely, and meet all kinds of people.

The vast ocean accepts all rivers, and only greatness can hold all things – such is the consensus of the entire Cultivation World; Jinxiu Continent has not yet truly entered an era of chaos. Even in a country as strict as the Land of the Shan Sect Quanzhen, countless cultivators of the Outer Path are active, invigorating the country’s cultivation atmosphere.

On Jinxiu Continent, there has never been a Daoist force that would bar visitors, even if the visitors come from hostile forces; such a cultivation environment on the continent makes entry a straightforward matter.

The skies are boundless, and to be honest, they are quite impossible to guard; they are like a huge sieve.

The only thing he needed to consider was, given his identity as an assassin, which Daoist identity would be most suitable to impersonate?

He chose two, a Daoist from Anhe and a Daoist from Chu Sect.

He chose Anhe because he himself was from Anhe, familiar with all aspects, and he knew a few Anhe Daoist methods. Without close scrutiny, there would be no slip-ups.

He chose the identity of a Chu Sect Daoist because he could use Thunder Skill, and this alone could dispel most suspicions.

Even though he had never made a secret document, he had been a public official, which in some ways, weren’t much different from these identities.

As soon as he entered the Southeast region undercover, the scene changed with him. This place was indeed the most prosperous area of Jinxiu Continent, with a suitable climate, few mountains, plentiful fields, a developed water system, and a thriving agriculture and commerce, fostering the most splendid cultivation civilization of Jinxiu Continent.

Even the number of cultivators flying in the sky had increased, coming from all over the continent, living in peace with one another. Among them, Hou Niao was just an average one.

This environment relieved him somewhat; at least, it would be much more convenient to escape regardless of whether he succeeded or failed in his mission.

Jianye, the capital of Qi Country, was also one of the most prosperous cities in the Southeast region, with a population of over a million, and it was also the largest city Hou Niao had seen. The architectural style was a bit similar to that of Anhe Country. In fact, all Daoist countries were somewhat alike in this regard, with similar concepts and integrated styles, naturally resulting in similar cities. ƒreewebɳovel.com

Jianye did not prohibit flying, but Hou Niao still chose to land a few dozen miles outside the city; there were already tips about this in the Sikong Mansion’s secret document manual. Although the skies above Jianye were not restricted, it was still the domain of the Qi Sect cultivators. For visiting cultivators who did not wish to invite trouble, it was better to be discreet as a sign of respect for the host.

He concealed his identity as a Sword Cultivator from Shan Sect, but did not hide his identity as a cultivator. Nothing should be done to excess; moderation is key.

His sleeves billowed as he strutted confidently on the official road, seemingly in high spirits, but inwardly uncertain.

He was pondering one issue: Why had such an urgent problem been dragged out until now?

Judge Cheng’s suggestion was that this was due to You Chaoen being injured and unable to act, but Hou Niao had a different opinion.

Did it not look more like a trap?