161: Chapter 159 Kunpeng? Everyone knows him.

The door was pushed open from the outside, and walking in leisurely was Immortal Xu, whom Ye Ming and the Director were just discussing.

He was still dressed the same way, in a plain white robe, spotless and pure.

After a moment of daze, the Director snapped out of it and hurriedly stood up. "Please, have a seat."

"No matter."

He raised his hand and waved slightly to signal that there was no need for formalities. As he stepped toward the desk, he beckoned with his right hand, and a wooden chair by the wall floated into the air, flying behind him.

Sitting in the chair, Immortal Xu smiled. "The two of you look somewhat troubled. For what reason?"

"Uh..." The Director instinctively reached to touch his hairline, but fortunately remembered the few hairs he had just tucked into his drawer and stopped his arm in time.

Sitting back in his office chair, he pondered for a moment before saying, "Immortal Xu, I have no intention of trying to interfere with your actions; I'm simply curious.

That young girl..."

"It was a chance encounter. I felt we shared a fated connection, so I took her in."

Hearing this, Ye Ming, who had been stealing glances at Immortal Xu out of the corner of his eye, came to his senses. "It's that simple?"

"What else could it be?" The curve of Immortal Xu's lips widened slightly. "Do you two believe that everything in this world must have an unavoidable reason behind it?"

"It's mainly because..." Ye Ming laughed awkwardly. "You see, don't the ancient books all say that every move an immortal makes must have a profound meaning?"

"That is merely fiction created by mortals who have only a superficial understanding of us; there is no basis for it whatsoever."

Immortal Xu spread his arms. "Aside from this cultivation, I am no different from you all."

As the two chatted, the worried Director became anxious and interrupted. "Immortal Xu, could you leave a way for us to contact you?

If you don't have a means of long-distance communication, I'll personally give you a cell phone.

Well, a cell phone is..."

"I know." Nodding in response, he explained, "I have the long-distance communication methods you speak of, but you cannot use them for the time being.

As for cell phones... Heh, Sir, no signal towers have been built at my residence."

Seeing the Director about to speak, he pressed his right hand down in front of him. "Do not worry; we shall discuss this another day.

I have come this time for another matter."

The two frowned. For a Cultivator to make a special trip to notify them... could it be something like that lightning tribulation back in September?

At this thought, the Director's expression turned solemn. "I'll report this immediately..."

"Sigh—" Immortal Xu interrupted him. "A misunderstanding, you've misunderstood.

What I am referring to is this."

As he spoke, his hand swept through the air in front of him, and nine jade pendants appeared, hovering in mid-air.

Scanning the nine landscape-patterned jade pendants from left to right, the Director asked in confusion, "These are..."

"These are the Apprenticeship Tokens of my Mountain Gate."

Apprenticeship Tokens?!

The Director's eyes widened, and he became visibly excited. "Are they all for the Special Investigation Bureau?"

Shaking his head with a chuckle, he said, "In a few days, I will personally select the people to whom these tokens will be given.

I am informing you in advance to prevent any misunderstandings and unnecessary trouble."

The items belonged to him, so how they were handled was naturally his business. The Director wanted to fight for some spots, but ultimately, he made no move.

After some thought, he realized that since it was entirely up to the other party, he might as well use their relationship to fish for some information.

That way, when the competition began, official personnel would have a greater advantage. So he asked, "What are the admission requirements? And what about the location?

Is it the entire Huaguo, or..."

"Naturally, it is the Land of Shenzhou. As for the requirements, as long as I am satisfied, it will suffice."

Feeling like he hadn't learned anything at all, the Director wasn't sure if the other party was intentionally hiding things or if that was truly the case. He didn't dare press further and turned the conversation to Ye Ming.

"What exactly is Little Ye's immortal fate?"

"The time has not yet come."

"Well, is there a jade pendant for him?"

"He has no need for such a thing."

Listening to their back-and-forth, Ye Ming couldn't contain his curiosity. "Immortal Xu, exactly what part of me is special?"

"Compared to other mortals, there is nothing."

"Then why..."

"Fate fell into your hands, that is all."

"Ah?"

Ye Ming was a bit dazed. He had thought he was chosen for some talent he didn't know he had, or perhaps his character, but it turned out to be pure luck?

Seeing him standing there with his mouth open, Xu asked, "What is it?"

Snapping out of it, he shook his head. "Nothing, it's just... I feel like I'm quite... lucky."

"Luck is inherently full of infinite mysteries," Xu remarked as he stood up. "My business is done. Farewell, gentlemen."

"Hey, wait!" The Director quickly raised his hand to stop him. "Um, Magicians—has Immortal Xu heard of them?"

Seemingly seeing through his thoughts, Xu smiled and said, "There is no need to worry; they do not dare to come."

"One more thing." Ye Ming also took the opportunity to quickly ask all the questions that had been weighing on his mind lately. "Li Bai... uh, do you know about the Kunpeng?"

"Are you asking about the Kun, or the Peng?"

"No, are they not the same thing?"

"Correct."

"Then do you know both the Kun and the Peng?"

"I know both."

Ye Ming leaned back. How did Immortal Xu also learn the art of speaking nonsense?

Just as he was about to ask more, the man had already pushed the door open and left.

Glancing at the door that had closed on its own, the Director and Ye Ming looked at each other. "Now..."

Before he could finish, the landline on the desk suddenly rang.

"Hello?"

"What? She won't leave?"

"..."

"Is she really not leaving, or just pretending?"

"I won't leave even if you kill me!"

"We'll talk about this later. First, can you let go of my leg?"

Having received instructions from the Director not to use force, Zhao Qi hung up the phone and looked down at Luo Xiling, who was clinging to his leg like a monkey on a tree.

Seeing her still clinging on for dear life, Zhao Qi said helplessly, "My dear lady, what on earth do you want?"

Luo Xiling looked up at him, her cheeks puffed out like a bun. "It's what *you* want to do!

I was waiting perfectly fine for my Master on the mountain peak, and then you jumped out of a helicopter and tried to take me away. How do I know if you're a good person or a bad one?"

"I'm an Investigator for the Special Investigation Bureau, a government official!"

"I don't know anything about a Special Investigation Bureau. You're not allowed to leave. We'll wait until my Master comes tomorrow morning.

If you're a bad person, I'll have my Master beat you up!"

"I fucking..."

Zhao Qi was almost driven mad with anger.

He tried to pull his leg out with force, but Luo Xiling wouldn't let go even when her feet were lifted off the ground.

Is this girl's brain stuck?

After struggling for a long time to no avail, Zhao Qi lowered his leg, his eyes twitching. "What exactly do I have to do for you to let go?"

"I won't!"

Luo Xiling glared at him. "My Master just left and you showed up right after. You might be my Master's arch-enemy!"

"If I really were, would you still be alive?"

"My Master is an immortal, so you don't dare touch me. That's why you can only use deception and sneak attacks!"

Now Zhao Qi was certain: the girl's head really wasn't right.

It made sense; otherwise, how would she dare to climb a sheer cliff alone without any protection?

Having no other choice, he pulled out his phone and dialed Yue Ruo, who was on standby in the helicopter.

"Yue Ruo, bring some food. We're not leaving today."

Amidst the roar of the propellers on the other end, Yue Ruo's loud laughter still came through clearly. "Hahaha... that's fucking hilarious!"

"What's so funny? Hurry up. I can use this opportunity to meet Immortal Xu."

Immortal Xu? My Master's title?

Luo Xiling looked up, wanting to ask for more details, but seeing the helicopter overhead gradually descending, she hurriedly shouted, "Bring a portion for me too!"