Xu Jiuling's gaze flashed like lightning. His knuckles tapped lightly against the jade armrest three times.
"I have secured six months for you. After that, you must go to Mysterious Mountain Island and secretly investigate the matter of the Xu Household of Sea Prosperity Island."
"Remember, everything requires solid evidence. If you succeed, you can both resolve your own predicament and render a great service to the sect. I will make this mission your special assessment for promotion to Inner Sect disciple."
He paused briefly, then continued when he saw Qing Chen listening intently. "Mysterious Mountain Island occupies a critical position, a crossroads for resources. The Yue Household on the island is nothing like the Xu Household!
"The Yue Household has a False Core ancestor presiding over it and counts as a major power even within the Azure Wave Archipelago.
"You must act with the utmost caution. If anything happens to you, you will bear the consequences yourself. The sect will not allow any trouble on Mysterious Mountain Island."
"Your mission is to infiltrate the island and determine whether the Xu Household is using Mysterious Mountain Island as a springboard to penetrate the sect, or whether they have some other scheme. Gather all intelligence related to the Xu Household as well, especially their true purpose in probing the sect's movements."
Xu Jiuling's sleeve stirred slightly, and a jade slip floated before Qing Chen. "This journey will be perilous, but hidden opportunities await as well.
"If you succeed, not only will you obtain the position of Inner Sect disciple, but I will also petition the sect to reward your service. When the time comes, even a Foundation Establishment Pill is not out of the question."
"You have six months to prepare and must depart when they are up. Remember to act