Mission
After all, though the treasure was good, it belonged to the Buddhist Sect, so Yan Ji, being of the Devil Race, could not use it. Moreover, the Demon-Suppressing Tower's might was far from meeting Yan Ji's standards.
Lu Xiaotian remained calm on the surface, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The chances of Yan Ji taking an interest in his Demon-Suppressing Tower were extremely slim. Still, for Lu Xiaotian in his current situation, even the slightest possibility would have been extremely disadvantageous.
"May I ask what business Senior has come here to entrust to me?" Lu Xiaotian asked.
"I want you to handle matters for me, and this is how you do it—wandering about, enjoying the scenery?" Yan Ji still looked as calm and unruffled as ever. It was impossible to discern her specific mood or emotional fluctuations.
"The immortal armies from the various Immortal Regions are constantly rushing here. Whether I retreat to the Phantom Mist Swamp or leave now, neither would be a wise move. Only after the matter in the Phantom Mist Swamp settles down will I have a chance of entering the Turtle Spirit Immortal Region. For now, focusing on cultivation will also let me improve my strength as much as possible, making it more convenient to handle matters for Senior later," Lu Xiaotian said truthfully.
"You certainly know how to make plans." Yan Ji gave a snort, clearly well aware of the current situation.
"Originally, I had nothing for you to do. Over at the Phantom Mist Swamp, Ying Langtian was supposed to have me personally deal with a Celestial Immortal-level powerhouse once. However, Ying Langtian has now offered an opportunity to change the terms."
"There have been some unusual movements among the immortal army lately. They seized some of the Wolf Riders'