Dragon vein

"Old Du's Wine Shop, 1:15 PM."

Zhou Wuji could hear everything clearly outside. With the exact time and place, it would be very easy for him to cause trouble.

The simplest way is to find Zhihe and wait outside the liquor store.

The Yin Yang Dao bewitches the common people, making it the most hated demonic sect by the imperial court. Therefore, the Devil Cultivator of the Yin Yang Dao cannot be seen in the light of day.

Simply killing the Grand Master of Yin Yang Dao would be a great achievement for the Lower Court.

However, this presents two problems: firstly, he cannot clearly explain the source of the information.

Secondly, this matter does him little good.

Zhang Yunfeng met with the Grand Master of Yin Yang Dao, but didn't do anything particularly wrong, so it's difficult to convict Zhang Yunfeng because of that.

The Zhang Household, alarmed, will undoubtedly become even more cautious. Moreover, they will surely discover that he is secretly watching them...

From now on, whenever something happens to the Zhang Household, no matter the reason, it will be linked to him.

If he didn't report it, Zhou Wuji wasn't confident he could handle a high-ranking official.

The orthodox methods of Daoism are effective against many of the demonic sects' methods, but this is only because the cultivation levels of both sides are roughly the same.

Zhou Wuji believed that he was no less skilled than Fifth Rank cultivator in terms of True Qi, but Fifth Rank cultivator and Fifth Rank ghost were not the same.

Revenge is for venting anger, but it's not worth risking your life.

It would be a shame to miss such a great opportunity to cause trouble.

Zhou Wuji raced. He felt that the weakest link in this chain was the so-called Cui Ze.

While Zhang Changyi was still in the room, Zhou Wuji quietly left the courtyard and went to a back door in the backyard.

He had visited the Zhang Household several times and knew the layout of Zhang Household rooms very well. The only way the Zhang Household could secretly meet someone was through this back door, which was the most discreet entrance.

Sure enough, a middle-aged man was sitting in the small side room by the back door. He was dressed in coarse cloth shorts and hemp shoes, and looked like a laborer from the lower class.

Zhang Changyi arrived shortly afterward and exchanged a few words with the man in the side room.

Sure enough, the man was Cui Ze.

Upon closer inspection, Zhou Wuji discovered that Cui Ze had condensed Divine Aperture and was actually a Seventh Rank cultivator.

Cui Ze came out of the courtyard and was stopped at the outer exit. Cui Ze took out his pass and the patrolling soldier glanced at it before letting him pass.

They patrol and stand guard here Heavenly Capital, but nothing has ever happened. It's just a formality from top to bottom to prevent unauthorized people from entering.

Cui Ze was quite cautious; he frequently looked back to check behind him, to prevent anyone from following him.

Cui Ze turned into a small alley and saw a figure dressed in white. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a person wearing white linen clothes and seemingly holding a long white banner.

He was immediately startled; this looked like a cultivator from the Heavenly Ghost Sect?

Before he could figure it out, the white banner came crashing down on him. Just as Cui Ze was about to activate the Yin Yang Mirror to resist, the black man in front of him fainted.

When Cui Ze woke up again, he felt a sharp pain in his forehead. When he reached out to touch it, he felt a large, swollen lump, and blood was flowing all over his face.

He slowly sat up, clutching his head, and saw that the full moon was already high in the sky; he had been unconscious for at least half an hour...

Looking around but not seeing anyone, Cui Ze found his Yin Yang Mirror in his pocket, which had obviously been checked.

He didn't dare to curse, and slowly returned to his residence, enduring the headache.

Zhou Wuji watched Cui Ze depart from the side. After they were more than 150 paces apart, he could only sense Cui Ze's location, but he could no longer synchronize with Cui Ze's senses, let alone control Cui Ze.

When the two were more than a thousand paces apart, he could only vaguely sense the location of the Heavenly Puppet.

Zhou Wuji did not follow Cui Ze, but stood in place to test the various effects of distance on the Heavenly Puppet.

The most effective range is within 150 steps. Within this distance, he can completely control Cui Ze and synchronize Cui Ze's perception.

Beyond this distance, the Heavenly Puppet won't be lost, but it will become uncontrollable...

He didn't follow Cui Ze, Fifth Rank Devil Cultivator. Who knows what kind of treacherous methods he had set up? It wouldn't be good if he were accidentally discovered by the other party.

As for the Heavenly Puppet, it has penetrated deep into Cui Ze's internal organs. Unless Cui Ze's internal organs are dug out, the Heavenly Puppet can not be discovered.

There's no need to think too much about that.

Even if the Heavenly Puppet is discovered, it doesn't matter. He has already refined the Heavenly Puppet and still holds its Heavenly Puppet Core; no one can take it away from him...

Zhou Wuji returned to the stone house, where he lay on his bed repeatedly rehearsing what he might encounter the next day.

The meetings between the two parties were nothing more than collusion and the exchange of benefits.

For him, the best-case scenario would be for the two sides to turn against each other and fight, at which point he could reap the benefits.

However, this possibility is extremely small.

With his powerful Divine Sense and ample time, it wasn't difficult for him to calculate all the possibilities.

The next day, Zhou Wuji arrived in the Yunyang City in the afternoon and found Old Du's Wine Shop.

The wine shop had three tables in the front hall and four tables outside. Although everyone who came to drink here wore long gowns, they looked like either merchants or scholars from ordinary families.

There's an inn Peace and Fortune Anfu next door, with only a dozen or so rooms, including just two small single rooms.

Zhou Wuji dressed in an ordinary blue robe, used his muscle power to change his appearance, and asked for a single room.

The shopkeeper would also check travel permits or waist tags, as these were official identification documents issued by the government.

Zhou Wuji gave him five extra copper coins, and only then did the shopkeeper fall silent.

The tiny room contained only a bed and a small table; it was cramped, dark, and had a musty smell.

He didn't mind, changed into the white linen clothes he had obtained from Xue Gui, put on a bamboo hat, and sat quietly waiting.

Before 7 PM, Zhou Wuji sensed the aura of the Heavenly Puppet.

As the Heavenly Puppet drew closer, Zhou Wuji was able to synchronize with Cui Ze's vision, hearing, and smell.

Synchronous perception also consumes True Qi, so there's no need to watch Cui Ze's actions at this point.

Cui Ze clearly circled the wine shop twice before entering it.

After a while, Zhou Wuji used his Six Yang Dharma Eye to see two powerful life radiances approaching. He knew that these must be Zhang Banshan and Zhang Yunfeng.

Seeing the two intense life energies enter the wine shop, Zhou Wuji didn't rush to activate the Heavenly Puppet.

When the two parties meet, they will exchange a few pleasantries and pleasantries, but they will definitely start to talk about things after having a few drinks.

After waiting a while, Zhou Wuji finally activated the connection between the Heavenly Puppet and Cui Ze.

The first thing that catches the eye is Zhang Banshan, an old man with thick eyebrows and a bald head, broad shoulders and a wide back. He is wearing a black long gown and is taller than an average person standing, giving him a very imposing presence.

Zhang Yunfeng, who was standing to the side, was more than half a head shorter than the old man. He was wearing a blue long robe and had an arrogant air about him.

Only through Cui Ze's peripheral vision could he see the Grand Master, with gray hair and beard, wearing a gray robe; from behind, he looked like an ordinary old man.

"Grand Master, as you know, my uncle has been transferred from Yunyang, and the new admiral comes from the Fire Phoenix Army, and has nothing to do with our Zhang Household."

"We don't have the authority to make decisions about Yunyang now."

Zhang Yunfeng shook her head and said, "You'd better not stay in Yunyang. If something happens, none of us will be happy."

The Grand Master calmly said, "A king will surely emerge every five hundred years. By that reckoning, the Great Hao Kingdom has been established for over five hundred years."

"Now the earth's veins are churning, the world is undergoing great changes, and it's hard to say who will rule the world in the future."

"At this crucial juncture, when it is time for us to truly demonstrate our abilities..."

The old man spoke eloquently, his words surprisingly revealing a hint of ambition to conquer the world.

Zhou Wuji, who was listening nearby, found it absurd. Even if the world were to undergo a great change, there was absolutely no way that the Yin Yang Dao, these small fry, could wield the Divine Artifact of the state.

Not to mention that this Devil Cultivator is only a minor Fifth Rank. Let alone the vast world, even in Yunyang City, he would have to hide his head and tail.

Zhang Banshan and Zhang Yunfeng clearly thought the same way, their faces showing undisguised disapproval.

Zhang Yunfeng said directly, "Dynasties change and Divine Artifact change hands; how could we possibly get involved?"

"Let's not talk about this anymore. Mr. Cui, please just say what you need to say."

Grand Libationer Cui chuckled, "Five hundred years ago, the ruler of Taihao was nothing more than a commoner; who could have imagined that he would establish a kingdom for five hundred years!"

Seeing the impatience on the faces of the two people opposite him, he changed the subject and said, "As the saying goes, when Heaven unleashes its murderous intent, stars shift and constellations change; when Earth unleashes its murderous intent, dragons and snakes rise from the land."

"The earth's veins will shift, and this will not only change the fate of the nation and the hearts of the people, but will also unleash endless Spiritual Qi and mysteries, giving rise to countless heroes."

He paused and said seriously, "The more chaotic the world becomes, the more believers we will have."

"I ask for nothing more than for the Zhang Household to do us a favor in Yunyang, and we will repay them handsomely."

Zhang Yunfeng frowned deeply, not understanding why the Yin Yang Dao had set its sights on Yunyang.

What's so good about this place? The Yin Yang Dao has suffered many losses here, yet they still refuse to leave.

The other party is spouting nonsense again, saying they want to conquer the world!

He thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Cui, the new abbot of the Lower Court is very capable, unlike Zhiyuan be deaf and dumb."

"Furthermore, I can guarantee that your chief priest was killed by Zhou Wuji."

"If you want revenge, just kill Zhou Wuji!"

Grand Libationer Cui smiled again, "Speaking of Zhou Wuji, this man is quite something."

"Oh?"

Zhang Yunfeng became somewhat interested. "Please enlighten me, Mr. Cui."

"Zhou Wuji was of mediocre talent until his master died, at which point he suddenly became famous and repeatedly achieved great things, earning him commendation from the Heavenly Master's Manor."

Grand Libationer Cui said with great certainty, "I believe Zhou Wuji obtained a rare and divine treasure from the earth's ley lines, which is why he transformed from an ordinary person into a genius."

"This..." Zhang Yunfeng shook her head; such a deduction was far too casual.

With so many experts from the Lower Court, and even more from the Heavenly Master's Manor's Mansion, how could a group of people not see anything wrong with Zhou Wuji?

It can only be said that Zhou Wuji was very patient before, but without his master's suppression, he suddenly revealed his sharp edge!

Through Cui Ze's eyes, Zhou Wuji saw the reactions of the two members of the Zhang Household and knew that neither of them believed Grand Libationer Cui's speculation.

He was somewhat surprised, thinking that the Yin Yang Dao Devil Cultivator must have just said it casually, deliberately trying to implicate him.

However, this also illustrates one thing: his popularity has become too high, arousing suspicion in many people.

Whether Grand Libationer Cui truly had some suspicions or was just spouting nonsense, this guy cannot be allowed to live!

Zhou Wuji was initially somewhat wary of the other party's cultivation level, but through Cui Ze's activation of the Mind Mirror, he discovered that the old man only had his heart, kidneys, and liver orifices open.

It is indeed Fifth Rank cultivator, but it has not truly mastered the Five Viscera Temple. Its Qi is still somewhat impure, and it differs greatly from the Zhiyuan Zhihe Harmony.

The Fifth Rank is also divided into levels. It's quite normal for a Fifth Rank Devil Cultivator of the Yin Yang Dao to have impure cultivation.

In terms of True Qi level, this Fifth Rank Devil Cultivator is 20% weaker than him.

He still has the Heavenly Puppet in his possession, giving him a good chance to deal with the old man.

Grand Libationer Cui then said, "It's normal for you two to have doubts. How about this: you two lure Zhou Wuji out, and I'll capture him."

"Mr. Cui is joking. We have a grudge against Zhou Wuji, so how could we possibly ask him to come out?"

"Even if we manage to arrange a meeting, if Zhou Wuji gets into trouble, we'll be held responsible."

"Now that Zhou Wuji has received commendation from the Heavenly Master's Manor, he has already caught the Celestial Master's eye. He got into trouble because of my family, and I can't bear that responsibility! None of the Zhang Household can bear it!"

Zhang Yunfeng shook his head repeatedly. The old man opposite him was spouting nonsense, and he was losing patience.

Grand Libationer Cui sighed deeply, "Gentlemen, to be honest, if the Yunyang earth veins were to be reversed, they would become a new dragon vein, which would surely give birth to Divine Artifact treasures, and nurture several peerless geniuses."

"Give me a fortuitous opportunity, and I can soar to great heights..."