The Dry Yang Gourd Ascends to Spirit Treasure

He took out a spirit-light-glimmering compass, entered a spell formula into it, and said in a fawning tone, "Madam Chu, I've thought it over carefully. You were right—under a great tree, there is shade to enjoy. I am willing to serve the Dark Yin Sect."

"Fellow Daoist Gan, that wasn't what you said last time. You truly surprise me."

A cool female voice came from the compass.

"A wise man submits to circumstances. I failed to consider things thoroughly last time. Madam Chu, please give me an opportunity. I will certainly serve the Dark Yin Sect well."

Gan Feng True Person's tone carried a trace of obsequiousness.

"Don't take me for a fool. Tell me the truth, or there is nothing to discuss. I have no interest in shielding someone else from bullets for no reason."

There was a hint of chill in the woman's voice.

Gan Feng True Person sighed softly and recounted the course of events from beginning to end.

"The Hundred Beasts Merchant Alliance and the Golden Dragon Mountain Wang Clan are quite powerful. Our Dark Yin Sect does not fear them, but you must show me your worth. The Dark Yin Sect does not keep useless trash."

"Madam Chu, what may this old man do for you?"

Gan Feng True Person asked cautiously. He knew perfectly well that she wanted a token of allegiance.

"We are looking for a Nascent Soul Rogue Cultivator named Wang Lei. I will provide you with his portrait and other information. Your task is to mobilize your forces and find him. Once you find him, we will handle the rest."

The woman gave her orders in an unquestionable tone.

"Wang Lei? Very well. This old man will certainly mobilize his men. So long as he appears within territory controlled by our