"I heard the Sword Sect is interested in Reach the Summit's Mountain-Guarding Formation. If you need it, I can set one up for the Sword Sect," Tang Yan said with a faint smile.
Meng Tingxiao raised an eyebrow. "You can set up this formation, Faction Leader Tang?"
"Indeed." Tang Yan nodded.
"Excellent. Then sorry for the trouble, Faction Leader Tang." Meng Tingxiao readily agreed, but his doubts deepened. The Sword Sect already owed Reach the Summit such a tremendous favor, yet Tang Yan had volunteered to come set up a formation. What exactly was his purpose?
Tang Yan did not leave Meng Tingxiao wondering for long. He spoke again. "There's one more thing. I heard Medicine Valley has opened the Spirit Tempering Pagoda to Sword Sect disciples for two years.
"The Spirit Tempering Pagoda is a sacred cultivation ground. I'd like to cultivate inside for a few days, but Medicine Valley is too heavily guarded, and I haven't found a way in. Could I slip inside under the identity of a Sword Sect disciple?
"If so, permission to enter the Spirit Tempering Pagoda can serve as payment for the formation."
Meng Tingxiao's heart skipped a beat. He hurriedly asked, "Other than cultivating, do you have any other business inside, Faction Leader Tang?"
Tang Yan shook his head slightly. "Only cultivating. It's just that my cultivation method is rather unusual and will absorb some extra spiritual qi. It might arouse Medicine Valley's suspicions, but they won't discover who did it."
Meng Tingxiao ventured, "Could it cause a conflict between the Sword Sect and Medicine Valley?"
"The chances are low. If you're interested, Sect Master Meng, you can join our alliance. If Medicine Valley really does cause trouble for the Sword Sect, we'll come to your aid immediately," Tang Yan said mildly.