Playing Ghost

"This underground stone chamber is close to the city. Rest here for now. Once the Restriction on the door disappears, slip into the southern district at once. The instructions for contacting our insider are in this jade slip. Nephew Lu, I'll leave it in your care." Huangmu Adept took out a jade slip and handed it to Lu Huaming.

The other four said nothing.

Of the five, only Lu Huaming belonged to the Great Tang Government Office, so Cheng Yaojin and Huangmu Adept naturally trusted him most.

"My young friends, a snake cannot move without a head. Nephew Lu may not have the highest cultivation among you, but he has carried out the most missions and is adept at adapting in battle. How about letting him lead the five of you on this mission?" Huangmu Adept asked the other four.

"Brother Lu learned from Duke Cheng. His ability to plan and command far surpasses ours. I can think of no better choice." Shen Luo nodded.

The other three nodded in agreement.

A faint smile appeared on Huangmu Adept's face. Yellow light flashed around him, and he vanished from the chamber.

"Thank you all for your trust. I could never complete this mission alone, so I ask you to lend me a hand," Lu Huaming said, cupping his fists to the other four.

"No need for formalities, Brother Lu. Huangmu Adept has put you in command, so do what you think best. We'll follow your instructions," Danyangzi said with a smile.

"Thank you. As my master and Huangmu Adept said, the mission begins in three days. Let's rest here until then. We can discuss the details when the time comes," Lu Huaming said.

The others had been thinking the same thing. Each found a place to sit in the chamber, closed