In just one month, with the help of the strong east wind of Soul-Snatching Horse-Face, he completed six or seven tasks one after another. Most of them were ghosts above Fasting Stage, and the number was often more than one, because as you get to the back, the relatively easy tasks have already been completed, and the rest are naturally more difficult to crack.
Although the cooperation between him and Soul-Snatching Horse-Face was relatively secretive, over time, some clues were naturally discovered, and rumors began to spread that he had a master behind him to help him, which was why he often completed tasks so smoothly.
In fact, this point is understandable. With his mere cultivation level of Qi Refining Middle Stage, how could he really fight against so many ghosts that far exceeded his own cultivation level? Therefore, he did not give any explanation for this.
No matter what, he was completing the task on the surface, and with such a high completion rate, Shen Luo's name not only spread throughout the Bai Family, but also gradually became famous among Lin and Du.
White Residence In a study room in the inner courtyard, Bai Hecheng, wearing a navy blue robe, is sitting behind the desk, listening to Bai Jiangfeng's report with a solemn face, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.
"Master, the number of tasks our Bai Family has completed has already steadily surpassed Lin Family and Du Family. No one company alone can match us. It's just Lin Family seems to have started to spend a lot of money recently. He borrowed a few casual cultivators from somewhere at a high price to help him complete several tasks, which has greatly narrowed the gap between us." Bai Jiangfeng said standing opposite the desk.
"When looking at the Lin Family, you can't just look at it. Du Family has been secretly communicating with the Lin Family over the years. I'm afraid they are wearing the same pair of pants this time. Beware of the Du Family has formed a complete alliance with the Lin Family and transferred part of Merit Points to the Lin Family, otherwise we will probably be caught off guard." Bai Hecheng pondered for a moment and said.
"What the head of the family said is true, and I am also worried about it. Du Family's guests only need to declare that they are working for the Lin Family, and then Merit Points will all fall into the Lin Family's bag, and it is not impossible to overtake us Bai Family." Bai Jiangfeng said with deep understanding.
"Third uncle, please go ahead and we will also increase the remuneration and encourage the guests at home to do as much as possible and take on more jobs. In addition, I will also send a letter to Director Jiang of the Atomization Sect to see if I can ask the elders of his sect to come over and help." Bai Hecheng thought for a moment and said.
"There are fewer and fewer tasks on the list, and we don't have much time left. I'm afraid the water from far away can't quench our thirst for nearness." Bai Jiangfeng responded, turned around and wanted to leave.
"Hidden Wind Valley's task in the southern suburbs of the city, can anyone Lin and Du Families do it?" Bai Hecheng stopped Bai Jiangfeng and asked suddenly.
"This mission is too dangerous. It ranks first in difficulty among all missions. Merit Points has the highest score given by the government, which is almost equal to the total reward of the following major missions. Although Lin and Du Families has the intention, he does not dare to take this risk." Bai Jiangfeng replied.
"As long as they can complete this task, even if Lin and Du Families join forces, the Merit Points they obtain will not be able to exceed us, right?" Bai Hecheng raised his eyebrows and asked.
"Coupled with the tasks we have completed, they will no longer be able to win... Family leader, do you plan to take over the Hidden Wind Valley task?" Bai Jiangfeng said hesitantly.
"No matter what, we Bai Family cannot lose to the Lin Family." Bai Hecheng said word for word.
"Master, Hidden Wind Valley's situation is complicated. This task may not be easy to complete. I'm afraid there will be a lot of damage by then." Bai Jiangfeng said hesitantly.
"The government came up with this Ghost-Extermination Task Ranking this time. Firstly, it is to stabilize the situation that has become increasingly unstable recently. Secondly, it is also to see the background of each family in the city. The benefits of the winner are definitely not just the things on the surface. So don't be afraid of losses. As long as you win, it will be replenished." Bai Hecheng said.
"The head of the family is still thoughtful." Bai Jiangfeng nodded and said.
"Third Uncle's concerns are not unreasonable. We must plan carefully and minimize losses so that we can achieve greater results with our small efforts. Does Third Uncle have any ideas about the candidates to participate in this mission?" Bai Hecheng asked again.
Bai Jiangfeng thought for a moment and gave out the names of several people. Bai Hecheng listened and nodded in agreement.
"It's best to bring Shen Luo with you on this mission." Finally, Bai Jiangfeng said.
"Shen Luo... I've also heard that he has performed very well recently. There should be someone behind the scenes helping him. After all, his own cultivation level is still a bit low. If he enters Hidden Wind Valley, the risk of falling is not small." Bai Hecheng hesitated.
"The person behind him is definitely not low in cultivation. If he can help, it will be a big help to Hidden Wind Valley's trip. As for safety, as long as he does not rush to the front to face the ghosts, with his talent in the talisman and his weird body skills, he will be able to protect himself." Bai Jiangfeng said.
"If that's the case, we really have to let him take the risk. Regarding this mission, before it is actually implemented, keep a low profile as much as possible, just in case." Bai Hecheng pondered.
While the two were talking, there was suddenly a "bang" sound outside the house, and a thunderstorm that had been pressing on the city for half a day finally opened a hole and rained down.
In the small courtyard, Shen Luo looked at the white light flashing from time to time among the clouds in the sky, as if he were a hard-working old farmer staring at a golden field, his eyes full of joy.
The task he completed some time ago made him earn a lot of Immortal Jade, and he bought a lot of talismans and spiritual materials from the Treasure Record Hall. Due to the lack of thunderstorms, he could not draw Falling Thunder Talisman, so he could only keep trying to draw other talismans.
In the end, he consumed more than twenty Purple Cloud Talisman Paper before drawing one Flying Talisman, which made him feel pain for several days.
Today, he finally caught up with a thunderstorm, so he immediately took out Azure Frost Paper and brush Talisman Ink, and started drawing Falling Thunder Talisman.
I kept busy until the evening, when the sky was getting dark and the thunderstorm stopped, Shen Luo's work of drawing symbols stopped.
Seventy-two Azure Frost Talisman Paper were used, and nearly sixty were used, but only two Falling Thunder Talisman were successfully drawn. In terms of success rate, it has improved a lot compared to before.
Shen Luo Although he was almost paralyzed by exhaustion, he felt quite relieved in his heart.
Early in the morning two days later, Shen Luo was meditating and adjusting his breath. Suddenly, he received a message from Horse Face, asking him to quickly meet outside the south gate of the city. He neither mentioned the location nor the content of the task.
Although Shen Luo was full of doubts, he had no choice but to stop practicing, left White Residence, and hurried towards the south of the city.
As a result, as soon as he walked away, Bai Jiangfeng arrived at his small courtyard with his back legs. He called out but no one answered. After asking the guards at the gate, he found out that Shen Luo had gone out.
Bai Jiangfeng originally came to inform him that he would set off with the team at noon tomorrow to carry out the mission to Hidden Wind Valley, but he didn't expect that Shen Luo had just left, so he missed it.