Reborn in a cultivation world with my Ex girlfriends-Chapter 41: A Name That Changes Everything

The room was deathly silent as Wang Li stared at Lan Yue, his heartbeat steady despite the storm brewing inside him. He had already committed himself to this path, but the weight of her words pressed heavily against his chest.

"Say it," he said, his voice firm.

Lan Yue leaned in slightly, her lips parting as she whispered, "Elder Yuan Fei."

The name sent a shock through Wang Li's system. Yuan Fei was one of the high-ranking elders of the sect, known for his cold efficiency and unshakable loyalty to the sect's hierarchy. He rarely involved himself in disciple affairs, yet he had ordered an attack on Wang Li?

His mind raced. Why?

Lan Yue watched his reaction with quiet amusement. "Surprised?"

"More than I should be," Wang Li admitted, his fists clenched. "Do you have proof?"

"Proof?" Lan Yue chuckled. "Wang Li, this is the cultivation world. Proof is a luxury. I have certainty, and that should be enough for you."

"Certainty can be manipulated."

Her smile widened. "That's what makes it fun."

Wang Li exhaled sharply, frustration building inside him. He wasn't a fool—Lan Yue was playing her own game, but the question remained: was she an ally or a manipulator?

"What's the favor?" he asked, knowing he was stepping into dangerous territory.

Lan Yue tapped a finger against her chin, pretending to ponder. "It's simple, really. The Azure Sky Sect is planning something during their visit, something delicate. I need you to... disrupt it."

His eyes narrowed. "That's vague."

"It has to be," she said. "Because if you knew the details, you wouldn't agree so easily."

That sent a chill down Wang Li's spine. He had tangled with schemers before, but Lan Yue played on a different level.

"And what happens if I refuse?" he asked.

She tilted her head. "Then I suppose you'll be waiting for another assassination attempt. Maybe next time, they'll send someone who doesn't fail."

Wang Li stared at her, weighing his options. If Yuan Fei was behind the attack, then he was in deeper trouble than he thought. Even if Lan Yue's information wasn't entirely reliable, it was a lead.

"Fine," he said at last. "I'll listen."

Lan Yue clapped her hands lightly. "Good choice. Now, pay attention, because things are about to get very interesting."

The Hidden Web of Conspiracies

Lan Yue's explanation was as cryptic as expected. The Azure Sky Sect had arranged something in secret, a move that would shift the balance of power within the sects. What that was, exactly, she refused to say.

"But why involve me?" Wang Li asked.

"Because you're the perfect chaos piece," she said simply. "You don't fit into their plans, and that makes you dangerous. You act, and things change. It's what makes you fun to watch."

Wang Li scowled. "I'm not here for entertainment."

"That's the best part," she said. "You think you're in control."

He wanted to argue, but deep down, he knew she had a point. He had always been dragged into situations that spiraled beyond his control. And now, he was at the center of something bigger than he could comprehend.

"Give me a target," he finally said.

Lan Yue's eyes gleamed. "I knew you'd come around."

She pulled a small jade slip from her sleeve and placed it in his hand. "Memorize what's inside, then destroy it."

Without another word, she turned and slipped back out the window, vanishing into the night like a phantom.

Wang Li stared at the jade slip, his fingers tightening around it.

The game had officially begun.

An Ally in the Shadows

The next morning, Wang Li sought out Lin Ruoyan. If there was anyone he could trust in this mess, it was her.

He found her in the training courtyard, practicing her sword techniques. Her movements were precise, every strike fluid and deadly.

"You look troubled," she said without stopping.

"I need your help," Wang Li admitted.

That made her pause. She sheathed her sword and turned to him. "Go on."

He hesitated, then handed her the jade slip. "Read this."

Lin Ruoyan placed it against her forehead, absorbing the information within seconds. Her face darkened.

"This... this is insane," she muttered. "The Azure Sky Sect is trying to plant a puppet elder within our ranks? And they're using Yuan Fei to make it happen?"

"Seems that way," Wang Li said. "Lan Yue wants me to stop it."

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Lin Ruoyan's eyes narrowed. "And you trust her?"

"Not entirely," he admitted. "But if she's telling the truth, we need to act fast."

Lin Ruoyan sighed. "I don't like this, but you're right. What's the plan?"

Wang Li smiled grimly. "We're going to expose them. But we need to do it in a way that doesn't get us killed first."

Lin Ruoyan smirked. "Now that sounds like a challenge."

As the morning sun rose, Wang Li felt the weight of the coming days settle onto his shoulders. He was walking a fine line between survival and destruction, but one thing was certain—

He wasn't going down without a fight.