Ji Hao had his doubts about the clan’s affairs.

But he wasn’t too concerned.

None of the clan’s Elders were simple characters; the people they sent out should be fine.

As long as the people themselves weren’t the problem, it didn’t matter.

As for whether someone wanted to use this to stir up trouble, that would depend on the clan Elders.

Besides, other powers were unlikely to go to great lengths over someone who had just reached the Golden Core realm.

A Golden Core cultivator was simply too weak. He wasn’t worth competing for.

The biggest worry was that someone might try to sabotage them and prevent them from completing their task.

Or perhaps frame Jiang Man for something he didn’t do.

But with him here, none of that would be a problem.

Still, he had to be on guard.

Especially...

He looked at the letter in his hand.

The Immortal Sect had dispatched a Special Inspector. This person didn’t need to reveal themselves, report to anyone, or provide any detailed explanations.

This made things very delicate.

Because no one knew whose side they were on.

Or who they favored.

Their strength and personality were complete unknowns.

’It’s a shame I’m not in the Zhenyue Bureau, or I could’ve investigated a little.’

’I hope they’re not here because of the Ji Family’s marriage alliance.’

But it was too much of a coincidence, forcing him to be wary.

’This Wuyun Sect really is a bit strange.’

’This wasn’t the place he had chosen initially.’

’He had indeed come because of the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart.’

’But now that he was here, he couldn’t sense any trace of it.’

’He was even afraid the person might already be dead.’

’If the Eldest Miss’s secret were to be exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.’

’Don’t be fooled by the clan’s curiosity. When push comes to shove, every single one of them would hesitate.’

’Because they could actually die.’

’For now, it was better to divert all the attention to Jiang Man.’

’Blow the marriage alliance out of proportion.’

’That way, the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart would receive less scrutiny.’

’And no one would be pressuring him.’

Of course.

’He could also continue to stay here.’

’Besides, he did want to check on Jiang Man again.’

’There was something unusual about that man.’

’Of course, he hoped he wouldn’t find anything.’

Ji Hao stood atop a mountain peak, materializing a map before him as if searching for something.

「Meanwhile.」

The Ji Family’s Flying Treasure swiftly crossed the Endless Mountain Range.

The area was a desolate wasteland, completely devoid of Spiritual Qi.

It was a forbidden zone for life.

Those with ordinary Cultivation had absolutely no hope of crossing it.

Entering or leaving required paying a considerable price.

After they entered the desolate mountain range, Qing Dai, who was positioned at the rear, whispered, "Miss, we’re really out. The Immortal Sect didn’t react at all."

The Ji Family’s Flying Treasure was a massive disc.

Five powerful experts controlled the Magical Treasure, and another five guards stood watch, alert to their surroundings.

Aside from these ten people, there were seven others aboard the Magical Treasure.

At the head of the group was Ji Shuying.

Her face was covered by a white veil, and her cascading black hair was held in place by a Plain Jade Hairpin.

Her eyes were like distant, misty mountains—cold and detached.

She sat cross-legged, silently circulating her Cultivation Skill.

Behind her was a woman with ear-length short hair.

This was Ji Zhixia. Her bright, lively phoenix eyes were full of spirit, and she spent the entire journey polishing her dagger.

The five people behind them were positioned at a slight distance.

Among them, two young ladies from the Side Branches had brought Maids.

Ji Rou.

She was the only young lady without a Maid. Her hair was in a simple bun. Her lips were naturally red, her brows naturally dark. She had an aura as pure as fine parchment, and her every movement carried a scholarly air that made others want to protect her.

The first young lady with a Maid was Ji Suyue. Her long hair was tied in a neat, high ponytail, and she wore no makeup. Her skin was a healthy tan, her features were striking and bold, and her sharp, sword-like eyebrows gave her a heroic air.

Her Maid kept a close eye on her, as if afraid she might do something wrong and incur the clan’s displeasure.

The last one.

Her skin seemed carved from ice and snow, so translucent it looked untouched by dust. The ends of her black hair were woven into countless fine braids, adorned with Silver Bells, and tipped with a streak of purple.

Her eyes were deep-set, and a red floral pattern adorned her forehead.

Her lips were a vivid red, and her smile held an enchanting allure, a mix of innocence and wickedness.

This person was publicly known as Ji Meng, but in reality, she was a power-avatar of Meng Qiewei.

"Miss, your persona now is someone who smiles often, whose bells jingle when she walks. You’re not lively, but not cold either. You’re innocent, with a hint of wickedness. And the story that the floral mark on your forehead is from a childhood injury suits you perfectly," Qing Dai whispered.

Meng Qiewei calmly gazed at the desolate landscape below.

"Over three hundred years ago, a great battle ravaged the perfectly fine Endless Mountain Range into this, and it still hasn’t recovered to this day."

"The Immortal Sect has focused most of its energy outward. Otherwise, who knows how many more people would have died," Qing Dai added with a sigh.

"It’s been too short a time," Meng Qiewei said.

To people like them, three hundred years was nothing at all.

But for those on the outside, it had been an era of immense hardship.

How much longer this period would last was anyone’s guess.

The Immortal Sect’s personnel had been working tirelessly to address this.

’Once the Immortal Sect has a free hand, the people on their list will be much more docile than they are now.’

Qing Dai understood this, which was why her Miss had chosen this specific time to make her move.

’It would only get harder later on.’

After a pause, Qing Dai whispered, "Miss, do you think the Immortal Sect will do anything to target you?"

"Is there news?" Meng Qiewei asked.

"I heard the Immortal Sect issued an appointment for a Special Inspector of the Zhenyue Bureau. Only a codename is known; everything else is a complete mystery."

"However, our investigation suggests this person has been sent to the Wuyun Sect," Qing Dai said worriedly. "We just so happen to be heading to the Wuyun Sect too. Could this be the Immortal Sect’s countermeasure against us?"

Meng Qiewei was a little surprised. "The Immortal Sect reacted that quickly?"

"Indeed. The Immortal Sect didn’t assign one of their own; they only issued the appointment. The person must have been chosen in advance. It all happened too quickly, as if it were prearranged," Qing Dai said.