Pleasant Cooperation

Midnight, the night air was as cool as water.

West of Tianfeng City, beside a desolate mass grave, sat a long-abandoned Tudimiao.

The temple was dilapidated, covered in cobwebs, and the statue's head was half-broken, looking eerie and strange.

Normally, not even stray dogs would come near this place, let alone people.

But tonight, this place was destined to be anything but peaceful.

A black figure, like a phantom, appeared silently on the roof of the Tudimiao.

It was Chen Chen.

He had arrived a full hour earlier than the agreed time.

He needed to scout the terrain and set up some contingencies beforehand.

Although he believed Lin Yueru would most likely become his "ally," it was always wise to be cautious.

Entrusting one's safety entirely to others was the most foolish act.

He circulated the Nine Nether Soul Refining Art to its limit, his powerful Spiritual Power spreading out like a spiderweb, enveloping the entire Tudimiao and everything within a five-hundred-meter radius.

Not a rustle of leaves could escape his senses.

He subtly set up several simple warning formations around the Tudimiao.

These formations had little killing power, but as long as someone triggered them, he would be alerted immediately.

After finishing this, he quietly lay down in the shadows of the roof, concealing all his aura, merging with the night, and patiently waiting.

Time slowly passed in silence.

As the midnight bells chimed leisurely from the city.

Two white figures finally appeared on the small path leading to the Tudimiao.

It was Lin Yueru and one of her personal maids.

Lin Yueru was still dressed in white, her demeanor cold and aloof, but in the darkness of the night, she exuded an added air of deadly intent.

Her gaze, like a falcon's, scanned her surroundings vigilantly.

"Miss, the Yin energy here is so heavy. For him to ask you to meet in a place like this, he might have ill intentions," the maid whispered, her hand tightly gripping her sword hilt.

"It's fine," Lin Yueru's voice remained indifferent. "In Tianfeng City, no one dares to lay a hand on me."

She had this confidence.

Her cultivation at the Qi Condensation Sixth Layer was enough for her to handle most dangers.

The two arrived in front of the Tudimiao and stopped.

"Where is he?" Lin Yueru frowned slightly and said coldly, "He asked me to come, but now he's playing hide-and-seek?"

"Miss Lin need not worry, I, have always been here."

A hoarse voice seemed to come from all directions, making it impossible to pinpoint its exact location.

It was Chen Chen.

He was still hidden in the shadows, not showing himself.

He needed to test the other party's sincerity first.

Lin Yueru's pupils constricted slightly.

She released her spiritual sense again, trying to lock onto his position.

But the voice was elusive, as if it had merged with the surrounding night wind, leaving no trace.

"What a strange soul-refining secret art."

Lin Yueru was inwardly alarmed, her wariness of this mysterious person deepening.

"Since you invited me here, why not show yourself?" she said coldly. "Or do you just enjoy hiding your head and showing your tail?"

"I can show myself," Chen Chen's voice sounded again. "But before that, I need to confirm one thing."

"Miss Lin, do you truly wish for Wang Teng to die?"

His voice carried an undisguised killing intent.

Lin Yueru's body trembled violently!

A fierce killing intent erupted in her eyes as well!

"Wang Teng insulted my honor, I will not rest until he is dead!"

"As long as I can kill him, I, Lin Yueru, am willing to pay any price!"

Her voice was resolute, filled with endless hatred.

"Very good."

A hint of a smile crept into Chen Chen's voice.

This was the attitude he wanted.

The next second, his figure, like a phantom, appeared silently at the entrance of the Tudimiao.

He was still dressed in black with a bamboo hat, making it impossible to see his face.

Lin Yueru and her maid's expressions changed drastically. They hadn't noticed at all when the other party had appeared!

This movement technique was too terrifying!

"Who exactly are you?" Lin Yueru stared intently at Chen Chen and asked in a deep voice.

"Who I am is not important," Chen Chen said lightly. "What's important is that we have a common enemy."

"Wang Teng will arrive at Tianfeng City in three days. He will be accompanied by two inner disciples from the Azure Cloud Sect, both at the Qi Condensation Fifth Layer."

"And his purpose for this trip, besides meeting up with Liang Feng, is more importantly to meet with assassins from the Blood Fiend Tower lurking in Tianfeng City to trade a batch of... contraband sufficient to shake the entire Azure Cloud Sect!"

"What?!"

Lin Yueru's expression completely changed!

Wang Teng was actually colluding with the demonic organization, the Blood Fiend Tower!

This was definitely a shocking secret!

If this matter were true, once it was exposed, let alone Wang Teng, even the entire Wang Family would be utterly destroyed!

"Is what you're saying true?" Her voice trembled slightly with excitement.

"Whether it's true or false, we'll know in three days," Chen Chen said lightly. "I'm here today because I want to make a deal with Miss Lin."

"What deal?"

"I'll help you kill Wang Teng, and you'll help me deal with someone."

"Who?"

"An assassin who also comes from the Blood Fiend Tower," Chen Chen's voice turned colder. "He's been tracking me in secret, and his cultivation is at least at the Qi Condensation Fourth Layer or above. I need you to help me keep him occupied."

Lin Yueru fell silent.

She looked at the mysterious person before her, her mind racing.

The information he provided was too shocking, and too tempting.

If she could obtain evidence of Wang Teng's transaction with the Blood Fiend Tower, she would not only be able to avenge herself but also allow the Lin Family to achieve a great merit.

However, the risks involved were equally immense.

The Blood Fiend Tower was a notorious demonic organization, ruthless in its actions and with countless powerful experts.

Once involved, any slight misstep could lead to utter destruction.

Moreover, this mysterious person before her had an unknown background, making it difficult to discern friend from foe. Who knew if he was using her?

"Why should I believe you?" Lin Yueru asked coldly.

"You don't need to believe me," Chen Chen seemed to have expected her question.

He flicked his finger.

A jade pendant, entirely blood-red and carved with a ferocious tiger, drew an arc and landed in front of Lin Yueru.

"This is... the Wang Family's Soul Chasing Jade?"

Lin Yueru recognized the origin of the jade pendant at a glance, her pupils contracting sharply!

This item was a symbol of identity for core disciples of the Wang Family and had a connection with its mother jade.

This person actually possessed something from the Wang Family!

"You are... Chen Chen?!"

A name escaped her lips!

News of the recent annihilation of the Wang Family in Qingyang City had already spread to the surrounding cities.

And the perpetrator of all this was said to be a young man named Chen Chen!

He had killed the Wang Family patriarch, Wang Zhan, and the second young master, Wang Lie!

This Soul Chasing Jade was most likely obtained from Wang Lie!

Chen Chen neither admitted nor denied it.

He simply said lightly, "Now, Miss Lin, do you believe my sincerity?"

A storm raged in Lin Yueru's heart!

If the person before her was indeed the Chen Chen who, single-handedly, destroyed the core strength of the entire Wang Family...

Then his strength and intellect were far more terrifying than she had imagined!

Cooperating with such a person was akin to seeking skin from a tiger.

But, conversely, the rewards were also immense!

She stared intently at Chen Chen, remaining silent for a long time.

Finally, she took a deep breath, a look of determination flashing in her eyes.

"Fine! I agree to your terms!"

"In three days, you'll be responsible for luring out Wang Teng and the people from the Blood Fiend Tower. I will personally step in and help you stop that assassin!"

"Deal."

Chen Chen nodded.

"However, I have one more condition," Lin Yueru added.

"Go ahead."

"After Wang Teng is killed, his Storage Bag will belong to me," Lin Yueru said, her voice devoid of emotion.

What she wanted wasn't the wealth inside.

What she wanted was to personally reclaim her "trophy" and wash away the humiliation of that day!

"Agreed."

Chen Chen agreed without hesitation.

All he wanted was Wang Teng's life, and... the Cultivation Points rewarded by the System.

"Pleasure doing business with you."

"Pleasure doing business with you."

The two reached an agreement.

Chen Chen's figure melted back into the darkness, leaving silently.

Watching the direction he disappeared, the maid beside Lin Yueru said with lingering fear, "Miss, this person... is too dangerous. Do we really need to cooperate with him?"

"Danger also means opportunity."

A complex light flickered in Lin Yueru's eyes.

"Pass on my orders. Have the Lin Family Dark Guards keep a close watch on the Immortal's Abode and the City Lord's Mansion."

"In three days, Tianfeng City will see a change!"