Changhen Palace, An Invitation

Mo Beiming had been active outside the passes, rarely entering within them.

His current visit to Qingcheng City was likely for something. Could it be related to that Fifth-grade Lotus Platform?

Thinking of this, Ling Tianhe's eyes sharpened.

Perhaps investigating Mo Beiming would yield great rewards.

His fingers brushed against a thin rope beneath the table.

Moments later, a man in black appeared before him.

"Investigate Mo Beiming. I want to know all his movements and recent whereabouts, as well as his current location."

Ling Tianhe commanded.

"Yes!"

The man in black quickly departed.

After the man in black left.

Ling Tianhe glanced at the hourglass before him, then rose and walked to a spot, pressing his palm against the side of the wall.

A secret passage with stairs appeared.

The intelligence gathering location of the Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower was beneath the tower itself.

At this moment.

Su Chen's carriage had arrived in front of the Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower.

Stepping out of the carriage, the sky outside was somewhat gloomy, with a fine drizzle falling from above.

"I didn't expect so much drizzle during my few days here. It's really looking out for me!"

Su Chen looked up at the sky and said softly.

Qingcheng City was a place outside the passes.

Such weather was rarely seen here. He wondered why there had been so much of it recently.

He strode into the Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower.

"Greetings, OP. Greetings, OP."

The disciples within the tower bowed to Su Chen as they saw him.

Even though they knew Su Chen was Deputy Pavilion Master Ling's puppet.

Regardless, Su Chen was still the Forum Administrator, and they should show him respect.

Soon.

Su Chen reached the fifth floor.

The fifth floor was still very quiet. Not long after he sat down, Ling Tianhe appeared.

After bowing to Su Chen, he quietly waited for Su Chen's questions.

"What's the Lei Family's move?"

Su Chen asked.

Last night, he had hung the heads of Lei Ao and the assassin in front of the Lei Hall.

The Lei Hall should not be able to tolerate it and would surely make a move.

"Lei Mu and others from the Lei Hall gathered early this morning, but then the rogue cultivator Mo Beiming appeared!"

"After a brief exchange, Mo Beiming left, and Lei Mu and the others are currently still within the Lei Hall."

Ling Tianhe reported.

"Who is this Mo Beiming?"

Su Chen inquired.

"Mo Beiming is a rogue cultivator from the demonic path. His strength is at the Mid-stage Spirit Refining. He is unscrupulous and ruthless. He has long been wanted by the Sword Sect, one of the ten great sects in Lingnan Commandery, and rarely comes to Qingcheng City."

"His appearance at the Lei Family this time is likely due to his collusion with the Lei Family and Qin Hao. This subordinate speculates they might be after that Fifth-grade Lotus Platform."

Ling Tianhe stated.

"Fifth-grade Lotus Platform!"

Su Chen's eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing this.

Not long ago, such news had circulated in the black market.

"Investigate this matter immediately. I want to confirm its accuracy."

Su Chen commanded.

He had a mission concerning Qin Hao's arrival here.

If it was confirmed that they were here for the Lotus Platform, his mission could be completed swiftly.

"This subordinate has already sent people to investigate!"

"Also, the assassin's body killed by the Master last night was taken away by someone. I couldn't find out who that person was!

Ling Tianhe said.

"I know who took it, you don't need to inquire further!"

Su Chen waved his hand.

The assassin's body was taken away by Shangguan Ziyun's subordinate.

Bai Tianyu had already informed him of this last night.

Hearing that Su Chen knew who took the body.

Ling Tianhe didn't ask any more questions, bowed, and retreated. He also instructed people not to enter the fifth floor.

Not long after Ling Tianhe left.

A young attendant dressed in the uniform of the Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower walked up from downstairs.

Su Chen's eyes in the room flickered slightly, but he pretended not to notice and lay back on the lounge chair to rest.

The attendant entered the pavilion.

He directly pushed open Su Chen's room door.

The other party didn't seem to intend to hide their tracks.

Su Chen also opened his eyes from his nap and looked at the person entering. He said, "You are probably not one of us from the Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower, are you?"

"Su! I've come on behalf of our Madam, and she wishes to meet you!"

An old female voice came from the attendant's mouth.

The voice did not match the appearance, so it was likely a disguise.

The person looked at Su Chen, a hint of confusion in their eyes. Su Chen's tone and demeanor were too calm.

"Your Madam?"

Su Chen's eyes narrowed.

"Our Madam comes from Changhen Palace. If楼主 Su wants to control the Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower, cooperating with our Madam is the best choice!"

"Here are the location and time. I believe楼主 Su will go!"

The attendant shot a letter from his hand, which flew onto the table in front of him.

Su Chen looked at the letter.

At this moment, the young attendant leaped out of the window and landed on the roof not far away.

He landed lightly on the rooftop and quickly left.

Su Chen's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at the letter.

He opened it.

The letter was simple: In the city, Ziyun Lake, Boat Number 15, 8 PM.

"Changhen Palace? Madam? Could it be the one behind Yuchun Courtyard?"

Su Chen thought to himself.

Changhen Palace, its Lingnan Commandery branch, was one of the top ten sects in Lingnan.

This force controlled one-fifth of the flower shops in Lingnan Commandery, and its financial strength and intelligence were not simple.

Su Chen had learned some information in the past few days and knew that Yuchun Courtyard belonged to Changhen Palace.

"Why are they looking for me?"

The Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower and Yuchun Courtyard had a certain competitive relationship in secret.

"Could they be trying to use me to swallow the Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower's intelligence network in Qingcheng?"

Su Chen pondered.

"I'll go meet this Madam from Changhen Palace first and see what she has in mind."

With a Refining Soul Realm expert like Bai Tianyu by his side, and his own strength not being weak, there were no safety issues.

Therefore, Su Chen wanted to see what tricks the other party was playing.

At this moment, on the street.

Mo Beiming, dressed in a black robe, was heading towards the Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower.

For a strong individual like him, there was no need to conceal his presence.

He intended to kill Ling Tianhe head-on.

Killing Ling Tianhe would also make the Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower feel the crisis and obediently hand over the Void Crystal Mine.

Ling Tianhe received the news of Mo Beiming heading towards the Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower immediately.

His expression was uncertain.

"Could it be that the Lei Family hired Mo Beiming to deal with my Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower!"

Ling Tianhe thought to himself.

Afterward, he came to Su Chen's room through a secret passage.

"Mo Beiming has arrived. Who do you think he's here to deal with?"

Su Chen asked.

"According to my subordinate's analysis, he might be here to kill me. The Lei Family believes I hired someone to kill Lei Ao!"

Ling Tianhe said.

Lei Ao had come to find him twice, and after the second time, his head was severed. If the Lei Family didn't suspect him, who would they suspect?

As he spoke, his mind became somewhat tense.

His strength hadn't even reached Innate Late Stage, while the opponent was Mid-stage Spirit Refining.

He estimated he wouldn't last three moves against the opponent.

"Don't worry, someone will help you then!"

Seeing Ling Tianhe's nervous expression, Su Chen said.

Su Chen decided to let Bai Tianyu reveal himself and take action.

Elsewhere.

In a secret underground chamber within a mansion in Qingcheng City.

Qin Hao's body was half-submerged in a blood pool.

The blood in the pool was eroding his skin, entering his body, and merging with his blood and bones.

A pained expression contorted his face, making him look ferocious.

Chh chh!

As time passed, a crimson light emanated from Qin Hao's body, forming a heatwave that swept outwards.

After some time.

Qin Hao opened his eyes and sighed, saying, "I'm just a little bit away from breaking through to the Spirit Refining Realm."