Hidden Trouble (II)

"Speaking of which, Rong Fang went out this time. It seems his martial arts skills must have improved a lot!" Suda Heqi laughed. Recalling Chen Yu Xi's embarrassing behavior last time, he felt even more favorably toward his brother-in-law.

"Brother-in-law, you're joking. I only know a few Farm Style now. As for the rest, I'm actually cultivating my Civilian Skill in the Dao Palace," Zhang Rongfang said in a deep voice. "As you know, the Heavenly Treasure Palace the Great Dao Sect, which is now Heavenly Sincerity Palace, has always focused on cultivating Civilian Skill and doesn't practice martial arts."

"Of course I remember," Suda Heqi nodded. "But your figure is too deceptive. By the way, you said you went on a picnic with friends and left Jin Xiu at home. What? Could it be...?"

"Brother-in-law, you've misunderstood. I was on official business. The outing was to calm my mind," Zhang Rongfang replied.

Upon his return this morning, he ordered all members of Pine Crane Temple to disperse and search for any believers connected to the Wish Woman.

As for the true appearance of the Wish Woman, even he had never seen her Statue.

Therefore, the issue of those who have seen the divine countenance should not include the people of Pine Crane Temple themselves.

The key challenge is how to find and filter them.

The four immediately sat down, and a maid quickly served them dishes and wine.

"By the way, brother-in-law, how's the situation with the rebels nearby? Could you tell me about it?" Zhang Rongfang asked, picking up a large pork bone and gnawing on it.

"It's not good. In the past, the rebels were quickly suppressed as soon as they appeared. But this time, they've attacked several times and been driven back each time. There are experts among the rebels." Suda Heqi shook his head.

"Although I am not in charge of these matters, only internal affairs and administration, I have heard Magistrate Prefect mention it. He said that there is some kind of the Rebel Alliance being presided over internally, which is different from previous years."

"The Rebel Alliance." Zhang Rongfang fell silent, thinking of Master Zhang Xuan and the others who were still recuperating at Pine Crane Temple.

The Rebel Alliance, the Wish Woman, the True and False Master Yue, the troublemaking Shang Family, the True One Sect, and the Western Sect whose enmity has deepened to a great extent.

All things considered, he has more and more things to do.

"Rong Fang, you absolutely must not get involved with the Rebel Alliance Army. Remember, they are all good-for-nothing desperados who will never amount to anything. Don't get implicated."

Zhang Rongyu, who was standing to the side, solemnly gave him instructions.

"Don't worry, sis, I know," Zhang Rongfang.

"You must remember, you are the only son of our Zhang Family. You are responsible for carrying on the family line. If anything happens to you, I really don't know how I will face our parents in the afterlife." Zhang Rongyu's eyes were slightly red, and she became a little emotional as she spoke.

"I know, I know." Zhang Rongfang nodded repeatedly with a helpless expression.

"Remember this, don't be fooled," Zhang Rongyu continued to remind him.

But Zhang Rongfang's thoughts were already drifting to his master Zhang Xuan and the others.

He suspected that the fact that his master and the others could get to him so easily made him suspicious of the *** Pine Crane Temple.

Zhang Xuan had a rosy complexion. After getting out of bed, he took a walk by the pond in the garden of the Daoist Temple.

Looking at the colorful flowers in the garden, he couldn't help but sigh.

The poison has been neutralized, but... he thinks back on it now.

In fact, we have probably become tools used by certain people behind the scenes to influence our apprentice Zhang Rongfang.

The secret that Zhang Rongfang is Zhang Ying is gradually becoming known to more and more people.

Some people are making a fuss about this.

"Master Zhang Xuan." Suddenly, Xiao Qingying approached from the other end of the garden, her face troubled.

"Xiao Ying? What's wrong? Judging from your complexion, is there still some lingering poison?" Zhang Xuan frowned.

"No." Xiao Qingying shook her head slightly. "I just received a secret message in my room. It was from the alliance."

Zhang Xuan's expression changed slightly.

"Where is Flying Bear King? He's a high-ranking official, why not contact him instead of you?"

"I'm afraid it's for Brother Rong Fang." Xiao Qingying understood as well, and a troubled look appeared on her face.

"What did the letter say?"

"Take a look for yourself." Xiao Qingying handed over a Letter Paper from her sleeve.

Zhang Xuan took it, unfolded it, and glanced at it.

After reading only a few lines, his expression turned grim.

Smack

He crumpled the Letter Paper into a ball, his eyes blazing with anger.

The letter actually instructed him to continue trying to stay by Zhang Rongfang's side, secretly gather information, and pass it on as intelligence.

"We should go," Zhang Xuan said calmly.

"But where should we go now?" Xiao Qingying said in a hoarse voice.

Her father died, Qinghe Temple burned down, and she was already homeless.

"We can't drag Rong Fang!" Zhang Xuan said firmly. "No matter what, he saved us, and we can't repay kindness with enmity!"

"Father, have you made any plans?" Zhang Xintai walked out slowly from the side. He had obviously been listening for a while as well.

"What's wrong? What happened?" He smiled and saw the Letter Paper in Zhang Xuan's hand.

Seeing his father's ugly expression, his heart skipped a beat.

"This matter concerns you; see for yourself." Zhang Xuan handed the note to his son.

Zhang Xintai quickly took it and scanned it.

His face turned pale instantly, and his eyes widened.

The letter subtly used his wife and children as leverage, demanding that they continue to obtain intelligence from Zhang Rongfang!

"Pack your things and get ready to leave," Zhang Xuan sighed.

Zhang Xintai remained silent, only gritting his teeth. Even when he was being chased all the way, he had never shown this expression before.

"I have said before, do not trust the other side too much. The Rebel Alliance is not a unified entity. It is a mixed bag, with all sorts of people in it."

"As long as the banner is raised, anyone can join the alliance," Zhang Xuan sighed.

Zhang Xintai didn't say anything, but crumpled the Letter Paper into a ball again, his face turning pale.

"Don't be afraid. If anything happens to them, I'll risk my life to make them pay!" Zhang Xuan squeezed his son's hand tightly.

"It's alright, Dad, I know." Zhang Xintai lowered his head, his voice low.

"We'll pack our things and leave in a bit!" Zhang Xuan said decisively.

"Okay!" Zhang Xintai nodded vigorously.

Just then, Zhang Rongfang strode in from outside.

"Master, Senior Brother, it seems you've recovered quite well?"

His expression was calm, as he had been busy searching for the Wish Woman believer, but was at a loss and somewhat frustrated.

Zhang Xuan's group paused, then returned to normal and looked at Zhang Rongfang.

"Fortunately, thanks to the pharmacist you invited, the medicine really worked!" Zhang Xuan said.

"That's good. What are your plans for the future, Master?" Zhang Rongfang asked seriously. "Why don't you stay with me? With me here, I can help you out in some way."

"Our identities are not suitable," Zhang Xuan shook his head. "If the Great Dao Sect finds out that you are related to us, it will have a great impact on you."

The Great Dao Sect is a well-known Royalist and one of the most steadfast defenders of the Imperial Spirit Court.

The Jade Void Palace killed countless members of the Rebel Alliance.

The two sides had long harbored deep hatred for each other.

"The Great Dao Sect is going against the tide and will run into trouble sooner or later. Father, why not let Junior Brother..." Zhang Xintai suddenly looked up and couldn't help but interject.

"Shut up!" Zhang Xuan's expression changed slightly as he looked at his son.

Zhang Xintai was interrupted, a look of pain flashed across his face, and he lowered his head without saying another word.

He didn't understand why, if he revealed this to Zhang Rongfang, perhaps Zhang Rongfang could help him.

What will happen to their wives and children if they rely on them alone?

Are we just going to watch them die?! He didn't understand why, even at this point, they were still so stubborn and inflexible.

My junior brother's future is important, but should his wife and children die?!

Moreover, in a disgusting place like the Great Dao Sect, a gathering place for Noble and powerful figures, what good is a future? They'll still end up being dogs for the Ling Ting! If only Junior Brother could abandon darkness and embrace the light sooner... "Senior Brother, is something wrong?" Zhang Rongfang noticed a trace of pain on Zhang Xintai's face and knew something had happened.

"No... I misspoke." Zhang Xintai had no choice but to lower his voice as Zhang Xuan stared at him.

A flicker of pain crossed Zhang Xuan's eyes.

But what else could he do? Rong Fang's older sister had already married Spirit Noble. He had also heard the news.

If Zhang Rongfang were to get involved with them at this time, both he and his sister would be ruined Rong Fang had already saved them.

He risked being discovered and implicated to save them twice.

If this Returning Cause implicates him and his sister, are they even human?!

"It's good that you're alright." Zhang Rongfang nodded. "If you have any difficulties, just let me know. I still have some influence in this small area of Wushan Prefecture."

"Okay," Zhang Xintai took a deep breath and nodded slightly.

After chatting for a while, Zhang Xuan said he had to take his leave.

Zhang Rongfang also tried to persuade him to stay.

But Zhang Xuan insisted on leaving.

So he offered to send someone to escort the four of them to their destination – New Hui City.

That place is one of the cities near Wushan Prefecture that is currently experiencing an uprising.

After chatting with his master and the other two for a while, Zhang Rongfang realized that they were hiding something.

But after several inquiries, he received no answer and stopped talking.

It's normal for members of the Rebel Alliance to harbor many secrets.

He understood Master Zhang Xuan's intentions; even if they had difficulties, they would avoid giving a direct answer for fear of implicating him.

Therefore, he was powerless to do anything about it.

After parting ways with his master and the others, Zhang Rongfang returned to his Quiet Room once again.

Wish Bell in the corner, its dial seemingly restored to some extent.

The Blood God Statue was placed opposite it, the two facing each other, which conveyed a sense of restraint.

Zhang Rongfang sat cross-legged on his usual Prayer Mat.

Previously, his plan was to continuously improve his Civilian Skill in order to improve his life.

But now, he has doubts.

"No rush, no need to rush to break through to the Return to Emptiness. If what Xue Tong in the canyon said is true, then perhaps there's a problem with the Civilian Skill I've been practicing. Maybe I should switch to a different Civilian Skill."

Zhang Rongfang recalled his journey of self-cultivation.

I have a feeling that this Supreme Bright Void Skill, once cultivated to its current level, is becoming increasingly strange.

The more he cultivated himself, the easier it became for him to form connections with any random god.

'Forget it, I'll just add more points to health for now.' Zhang Rongfang glanced at the ten new Free Attributes and decided to add them all to health.

Life also jumped from 229 to 239. Countless Warm Current gathered in the chest and abdomen, and then flowed into the Nascent Soul.

Then the Nascent Soul exhaled pure air, which flowed into the Round Ball in the mind.

The Round Ball beats like a heart.

This is slightly different from improving Civilian Skill before.

After the life points were directly increased, the sphere suddenly trembled. Its color became even darker.

Although it was only a little bit darker, Zhang Rongfang tell the difference.

Just as Zhang Rongfang was entering the state,

Meanwhile, Zhang Xintai, who was tidying up his things in his room, encountered a new problem.