You're a Little Feeble for a Middle-Aged Man

After returning to the sect, Chen Ning sent someone to inform Deacon Wang that he needed his help with some miscellaneous matters.

Chen Ning was unaware of Deacon Wang's identity.

On the day the old sect leader passed away, he mentioned many names and the identities of many undercover agents, big and small, as numerous as fish crossing a river.

How could he possibly remember them all?

However, the main reason for summoning Deacon Wang this time was to inquire about the situation of the Yama Holy Sect.

Deacon Wang's position is similar to that of the steward of Vermilion Bird Peak.

He handled many complicated matters.

Moreover, this Deacon Wang is middle-aged, and you can tell from his bald head that he must be very experienced.

Asking him is definitely the right thing to do.

Not long after.

Wang Feng walked heavily into Chen Ning's courtyard.

Looking at the several imposing figures of the Black Dragon Clan guarding the courtyard, he felt even more flustered.

His steps began to tremble.

"Please!"

The Black Dragon Clan spoke politely.

Thank you for your help.

Wang Feng nodded slightly to them, then stepped into the courtyard.

Upon entering, he saw Chen Ning sitting on a stone bench. Startled, he quickly bowed and said, "Your subordinate, Wang Feng, greets the sect leader."

"No need for formalities, Deacon Wang. You've come at the right time. I'd like to ask you what you know about the Yama Holy Sect?"

Upon seeing Deacon Wang arrive, Chen Ning cut to the chase and asked.

Although I didn't care much about killing the Martial Venerable at the time, it would be better to learn more about it afterwards.

Thump!

Wang Feng's heart skipped a beat, and his face turned pale.

The sect leader's first words went straight to the heart of the matter, which was something he hadn't expected at all.

He remained hidden for twenty years; was he finally exposed?

So, what is this young sect leader's intention now?

Is this a warning to others?

Are you going to confront him?

Wang Feng wiped his sweat and said, "Sect Leader... Sect Leader, the Yama Holy Sect is a super sect in Qian Province, on par with my Dragon-Seeking Sect. However, the Yama Holy Sect is an old sect with a ten-thousand-year history and profound foundation."

"Deeply rooted? So you mean, even if we kill the people from the Yama Holy Sect, there will still be trouble?"

Chen Ning frowned slightly, wanting to hear what Deacon Wang to say.

Since I lack experience, I'd like to ask what methods the Yama Holy Sect would typically use.

"Huh? Kill... kill someone?"

Wang Feng's expression changed drastically.

That's incredibly cruel of the sect leader.

Is it okay to ask this question directly to my face?

How could he not understand that the sect leader's question was an attempt to kill him, Wang Feng!

"Sect Leader... Sect Leader, I believe we cannot kill him. If the Yama Holy Sect were to become enraged, even our Dragon-Seeking Sect might not be able to withstand the consequences."

Since Chen Ning hadn't explicitly broken off relations, Wang Feng figured he'd just play along and keep things ambiguous.

If he said it this way, the sect leader might hesitate to act rashly, weighing the weight of the Yama Holy Sect, and wouldn't dare to kill him without authorization.

But Chen Ning shook his head and asked, "What if they've already been killed?"

"Huh? He's already killed?"

Wang Feng's body began to tremble uncontrollably.

"Look, do you recognize this?"

Chen Ning casually took out a spatial bag.

Wang Feng looked completely bewildered.

Chen Ning then took out several items bearing the mark of the Yama Holy Sect from his spatial bag.

"Look at these things. Do you recognize the symbols on them? Do they belong to important figures in the Yama Holy Sect?"

Chen Ning sincerely sought answers.

He wanted to figure out exactly what kind of existence that Venerable Huang was within the Yama Holy Sect.

Wang Feng looked up and saw a teapot and a piece of crystal-clear jade.

They were all engraved with special patterns.

The pattern contains three flame designs.

Wang Feng glanced at it and announced that the case was solved!

Good heavens!

The patterns carved on this teapot and jade are the symbols of elders.

Ordinary disciples of the Yama Holy Sect only have the simplest intersecting patterns.

Only those who hold positions within the Yama Holy Sect can possess the flame emblem.

The more flame patterns you have.

This indicates that the higher his status, the greater his position.

The three flames represent the elders.

The four flames represent the four elders of the Holy Sect.

Only one person possesses all five flames.

That was the Yama Holy Lord.

Wang Feng's own symbol was nothing more than a flame, because the Holy Lord had given him a special undercover mission.

Only then was a single flame exceptionally upgraded.

His status had only just risen a notch.

But the item Chen Ning took out was engraved with three flames, which represented elders. Didn't that mean that the Holy Lord had asked him to investigate the cause of Venerable Huang's death, and he had found out?

Wang Feng's heart skipped a beat.

A chill ran through my body.

Chen Ning has finally revealed his true intentions!

We've already killed Venerable Huang, so what's one more Wang Feng?

He just didn't know why, after he was hiding so well, he was suddenly exposed.

Why aren't you saying anything?

Chen Ning looked at the other person with suspicion. Did this guy not recognize the mark either?

Then, out of pride, they were too embarrassed to tell themselves directly.

Afraid of being punished?

Honestly, if you don't know someone, just say so. It's normal to have blind spots in your knowledge.

I'm not such an unapproachable person.

Chen Ning laughed and said, "Alright, you don't need to say anything more!"

Chen Ning wanted to give the other party a way out.

But to Wang Feng, these words were like a final judgment.

Wang Feng felt a chill run through him.

Good grief! They won't even let me say it anymore.

This time it's all over!

Twenty years of lying low has led to this predicament.

It's truly a cause for endless sighs!

Although he didn't get any useful information from Deacon Wang, Chen Ning had already done what he was supposed to do, so he naturally didn't care about the Yama Holy Sect's revenge.

If you're so capable, then help me kill all the spies in the sect.

I also respect you as a true man.

"Alright, that's all. You may leave."

Chen Ning waved his hand, signaling Deacon Wang to leave.

The latter, however, was unsteady on his feet and could not even stand properly, stumbling and falling to the ground.

Seeing this, Chen Ning said, "Deacon Wang, you seem a bit weak for your age... Guards!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

Two burly Black Dragon Clan strode over and lifted Deacon Wang from either side.

"Are we going to make a move?"

Sensing the imposing auras of the two people beside him, Wang Feng's vision went black, and he fainted.

"Send Deacon Wang back."

"Yes, sir!"

Two Black Dragon Clan dragged him away.

The courtyard returned to peace.

Wang Feng slowly woke up, not knowing how long he had been unconscious, only feeling somewhat dizzy. Chen Ning's words had put too much mental pressure on him.

Looking around at the surrounding facilities, he was surprised to find himself in his own room.

How is that possible?

Wang Feng couldn't believe it; this Sect Leader Chen hadn't taken his life?

He quickly rolled up his sleeves and checked his chest, but there were no signs of poisoning.

"Oh no! It must be a slow-acting poison! This Chen guy is too ruthless! He actually poisoned me!"

Wang Feng was very confident.

I must have been poisoned.

Otherwise, there's no reason for Chen Ning to make everything clear before letting him go.

That's completely unnecessary.

At that moment, a Voice Transmission Spirit Stone hidden at his feet suddenly stirred.

It was the Yama Holy Lord who contacted him.