Peach Garden Gathering

He Ping had learned the Fragrance Sect's true circumstances, so naturally he would not let this sect off lightly. The only thing that gave him some pause was the force backing the Fragrance Sect.

Fortunately, after some investigation, he had already figured out the Fragrance Sect's distribution throughout Great You and learned that all of the sect's power was deeply rooted within Great You. This emboldened him considerably.

At the very least, within Great You, with the Emperor You—a great Earth Immortal—present, even Manifestation Realm experts could not run wild. So long as he was careful, he would certainly be able to swallow the entire Fragrance Sect.

Chixinzi had informed him that Shi Wanhai wished to meet with him. It was like receiving a pillow just as sleepiness struck.

Thinking this, he asked in a low, measured voice, "It seems you have won Shi Wanhai's trust."

"Shi Wanhai is suspicious by nature, yet he carries within him an exaggerated self-image that believes itself capable of anything. He needs praise and flattery from others, but he also enjoys playing the role of a wise and valiant leader. Kissing up to him truly isn't an easy task."

Chixinzi gave a sly chuckle.

"So that's how it is..."

Hearing Chixinzi say this, He Ping knew that he had already gained Shi Wanhai's trust. Chixinzi was as cunning as a fox, adept at reading hearts and seeing through others' thoughts. A man like Shi Wanhai, whose ambitions exceeded his abilities, was absolutely no match for Chixinzi in scheming and calculation.

"I have already declared to Shi Wanhai that my Golden-Silver Incense Dharma Body was shattered and that I was badly injured. On one hand, I need to cultivate in seclusion; on the other, to condense my golden body anew, I urgently require the power