Everything was ready, save for a raging wind!

"Yeah."

Ye Li raised his hand and took the file into his palm.

The cover was unsigned.

Upon opening the book, one finds detailed records of several Mountain Gate, clearly listing the cultivation levels and daily whereabouts of the True Person within each sect.

[Red Furnace Mountain].

This place undertakes the forging of magical artifacts for the Imperial Court, and for many years, under the guise of conscription, it has drawn cultivators from nearby cities to enter the mountains.

However, a significant number of these cultivators died not from accidents.

There are several spirit-nurturing furnaces in the mountains here.

Whenever a superior Magic Treasure is being crafted, Red Furnace Mountain selects cultivators with strong Divine Souls from among its practitioners and throws them into the furnace to nourish the artifact's spirit.

Several lists of names for those selected were also attached...

Further on, there was a Dao Lineage called [Life-Extending Temple].

This temple is most skilled at replenishing the lifespan lost by cultivators, and it enjoys a good reputation among aristocratic families in various regions.

However, each time a spell is cast, a place inhabited by living beings must be selected.

Using pre-laid Array Formations, they continuously drained the life force of mortals and low-level cultivators.

In some villages and towns, only a handful of households remain within a few years.

In the case files sealed by local officials, the cause of death was invariably listed as plague.

The rewards sent to the temple, as well as the names of the beneficiaries, are all recorded in the top-secret archives of the Long Wind Imperial Dynasty.

It can also be seen that some officials once proposed to seal off this temple.

However, after submitting the application, the reply was that it should not interfere with the meditation practice.

The whereabouts of those who reported the incident are also recorded later.

Transferred to another post, dismissed from office.

Another one was killed by a demon on his way to his post.

"..."

Ye Li's heart stirred slightly at the sight.

He had noticed this person loitering nearby before he left.

Therefore, he deliberately left behind an [External Incarnation] to see what the other party was up to.

I never expected to receive something like this.

So many ready-made targets, they've even investigated everything for him...

Which ambitious individual within this Divine Dynasty is trying to curry favor with me?

Ye Li then closed the file and looked at Han Zhen, asking:

"These must all be internal secrets of the Divine Dynasty, right?"

"You gave it to me specifically to see, what does that mean?"

Han Zhen had no idea that Ye Li had already taken this as a gift.

He smiled slightly and said politely:

"I meant nothing by it; I was simply following my master's orders."

Who is your master?

"This..."

Han Zhen hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and said:

I regret that I cannot disclose that information.

"If you are interested in the files, please feel free to look through them. Palace Heir will take my leave now."

The words had barely left his mouth.

His figure quickly became ethereal, blending seamlessly into the surrounding night.

But before he could extricate himself from that place...

Alas!

A vast and Pure Qi surged forth from all directions!

Han Zhen's body suddenly froze on the spot!

The outline that was about to dissipate was forcibly solidified, and the Immortal Essence circulating around the body was forced to stop!

At the same time.

The young man on the stone bench has vanished!

"What?!"

Han Zhen's pupils suddenly contracted!

The next moment, a terrifying force came from behind him, a hand gripped the back of his neck and slammed him down!

Bang!!

His knee slammed heavily into the ground, shattering both the Immortal Essence in front of him and the earth itself!

Han Zhen groaned, his Divine Ability, which he had not yet unleashed, was forcibly suppressed back into his body by that extremely tyrannical force!

The young man's cold voice rang in my ears:

I made a vow a long time ago.

"The riddle teller answers every riddle he encounters."

"I'll ask you one more time, who is your master?"

"..."

Han Zhen was utterly horrified!

How could a cultivator at the third level of the Fortune-Mastery Third Stage have no chance to resist at all?!

He had diligently practiced this Evasion Art for many years.

Even True Person whose cultivation level is several levels higher than his might not be able to intercept him if they are not careful.

Ye Li had hoped that if he could witness this, he would gain a better understanding of the background of the person who sent the documents.

Unexpectedly, I ended up losing face terribly!

If I had known, I should have outsourced this matter again!

Why bother coming here personally to suffer this ordeal when you could just have an unsuspecting cultivator deliver it?!

This Supreme Clarity Palace Son... truly lives up to his fearsome reputation!!

"... Palace Heir Ye."

Han Zhen barely managed to steady his turbulent emotions, trying his best to make his tone sound calm:

"I meant no harm. I have only sent an avatar. I hope you will reconsider, Palace Heir, and not let this misunderstanding cause any trouble..."

"Believe me."

Ye Li interrupted with a light laugh:

"Even if it's a clone, if you utter another word of nonsense, your original body will die along with it."

Han Zhen felt a chill run down his spine.

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, a wisp of Pure Qi invaded his Divine Soul.

That strangeness was even felt by the original body, which was extremely far away!

What kind of tactic is this?!

Han Zhen opened his mouth.

He swallowed back the words "official of the Crown Prince" that were already on the tip of his tongue.

Don't forget, the other party also has a pair of divine eyes that can distinguish truth from falsehood!

What's the difference between lying and courting death at a time like this?!

"... Your Highness."

He finally managed to say with difficulty:

"My name is Han Zhen, and I am an official under Princess Qin Mingshu."

What does she want to do?

"I really don't know."

Han Zhen dared not hide it any longer and told Qin Mingshu everything about how she had instructed him to select files and then ordered him to send them anonymously.

Of course, he warned the emperor that this might anger him, but he didn't refrain from doing so in order to save his life.

His Highness did not explain the reason to me.

"Han was just following orders; I really don't know what her plans are afterward."

"..."

Ye Li looked at him for a moment.

That's absolutely true.

This second princess was Taiyi from what he had imagined.

Knowing full well that this action would lead him to act on his own initiative, and knowing that his actions would anger Longwind Divine Dynasty Emperor, he still sent the file over...

He wants Longwind Divine Dynasty Emperor to punish him first, and then offer him help in his time of need?

Thinking of this, his thoughts churned, and the pressure he was exerting on Han Zhen loosened slightly:

"Okay, you can go now."

Upon hearing this, Han Zhen felt as if he had been granted a pardon.

He struggled to his feet, supporting himself on the ground, and Immortal Essence moved his body, which had been aching from being pressed down.

Then he looked at Ye Li again.

His smile was barely perceptible as he cupped his hands and said:

Thank you, Palace Heir.

"I have truly witnessed the power of Palace Heir's methods today."

Seeing that Ye Li had no intention of keeping them there any longer.

Han Zhen dared not linger any longer. He hastily cupped his hands in greeting and retreated rapidly towards the outside of the courtyard!

"The Second Princess..."

Ye Li sat back down on the stone chair, watching the figure quickly disappear into the distance, and chuckled softly.

Regardless of the other party's purpose, the dessert had already been presented to him.

It's impossible for him not to eat.

As for Longwind Divine Dynasty Emperor's anger... he really didn't care much.

Once the idea was finalized...

Ye Li let out a soft breath, placed the file beside him, and closed his eyes again.

His thoughts instantly fell upon his true self, thousands of miles away!