Inside the inn.
Zhang Tianxin said with utmost certainty, "Don't worry. I'm now a key target of the Deputy Cult Master's training. I know her whereabouts."
Back when Zhang Tianxin defected to Heavenly Fiend Hall.
Although Zhang Tianxin's cultivation was not high, she had been selected as a demonic path prospect—young and highly gifted.
A key target for training.
During that time, because Big Fool Feng's intelligence was not online, the Deputy Cult Master handled nearly all major and minor affairs.
Thus, as a demonic path prospect, Zhang Tianxin received considerable care from the Deputy Cult Master at the time.
So when the Deputy Cult Master rebelled, coupled with Zhang Tianxin's exquisite acting—
She was quickly treated as one of her own and groomed accordingly.
"Then I'll have to trouble you!"
Di Nüfeng sat atop the beam and nodded.
Zhang Tianxin said, "Venerable Master, during this time, you must take good care of your health!"
"Don't worry," Di Nüfeng said. "With Li Xuanxiao by my side, he'll serve me well."
Zhang Tianxin trusted Di Nüfeng's abilities and charm without the slightest doubt.
Now it seemed that Fellow Daoist Li Xuanxiao had also been drawn in by the Venerable Master's force of character and become her loyal subordinate.
Zhang Tianxin met Li Xuanxiao's gaze and revealed a knowing smile.
Li Xuanxiao: Why did Zhang Tianxin's gaze feel so strange?
"Fellow Daoist Zhang, you must act with utmost caution on this journey. Protecting yourself is paramount; do not arouse the other party's suspicions."
As he spoke, Li Xuanxiao handed Zhang Tianxin three brocade pouches.
"This is the infiltration manual I prepared. Fellow Daoist, be sure to read it carefully, along with the countermeasures within."
Zhang Tianxin accepted the manual and glanced through it. "Rest assured, Fellow Daoist."
"..."
Six months later.
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