142: Chapter 142: Rusty Soul-stealing Technique

Gu Changge took a sip of tea, as if suddenly remembering something.

A knowing smile played on his lips as he turned his gaze to Xuan Yangzi, a hint of teasing in his eyes.

"Besides, Senior Brother, that Second Elder Li Qingfeng of the Burning Heaven Palace... you probably had him arranged a long time ago, didn't you?"

"Having him as the acting Sect Master suits your intentions perfectly, doesn't it?"

Xuan Yangzi's hand, holding the teacup, paused, then he chuckled and shook his head, pointing at Gu Changge: "I knew it, nothing can be hidden from you."

He lowered his voice, a touch of small triumph in it, "Junior Brother Qingfeng has been undercover for many years, and now it's finally time for him to play a significant role."

"With him in that position, the movements of the Burning Heaven Palace will be as transparent as glass to us."

Gu Changge nodded, indicating his understanding, but then his tone became slightly more serious as he warned: "However, Senior Brother, you must pay more attention to the Third Elder of the Burning Heaven Palace."

"From his actions, I observe his deep thoughts, and his methods of secretly contacting the outside world are quite seasoned... If I'm not mistaken, he's likely a mole planted by another Sect long ago."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yangzi's brows furrowed sharply, and his expression instantly became solemn.

"A mole from another Sect? Is Junior Brother serious?" He carefully recalled the information about the Third Elder, and the more he thought, the more suspicious he became.

"No wonder... several operations of the Burning Heaven Palace have been inexplicably thwarted over the years.

So the root of the problem was here!"

He slapped his forehead, his tone carrying a hint of 'disappointment' towards Lie Tianxiong, as if he could already foresee the day the Burning Heaven Palace would be under the Azure Profound Sect's name.

"How is this Lie Tianxiong acting as Sect Master? His own Sect is almost infiltrated like a sieve!"

"The Second Elder is our person, and now the Third Elder is actually an outside mole! He's truly a 'carefree' Palace Master."

A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes, and he made a gesture of slitting a throat: "Junior Brother, since he's a mole from another Sect, keeping him will sooner or later be a disaster.

Should we find an opportunity to deal with him cleanly and decisively?"

Gu Changge glanced at him, couldn't help but let out a light laugh, shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of teasing.

"Senior Brother, is your 'Soul-Seizing Technique' getting rusty? It's too wasteful to directly eliminate such a professional mole.

Wouldn't it be more convenient and... interesting, to 'turn' him into our person and have him transmit some 'good news' back to his old employer?"

Xuan Yangzi's eyes suddenly lit up, and he slapped his thigh in realization: "Brilliant! Why didn't I think of that! You really have a more active mind, Junior Brother!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Seize his soul, control his mind, let him remain the Third Elder on the surface, but in reality, become our double agent!"

"This way, we can control him and also feed some 'sweetness' to the opposing side through him.

Who knows, we might even be able to follow the vine and uncover more things!"

The more he spoke, the more excited he became, rubbing his fists together, eager to try: "Good, good, good! This idea is excellent!

Someday... no, these next few days, I'll personally go to the Burning Heaven Palace to 'visit' him!

I'll make sure it's done without anyone knowing, even his old employer won't see through it, and the other Elders can also be 'taken care of' incidentally!"

Gu Changge looked at his excited demeanor, as if he had found a new toy, smiled and nodded, picking up his teacup: "Then I wish Senior Brother success."

"Haha! Thank you for your auspicious words, Junior Brother!"

Xuan Yangzi was in a great mood, feeling that the future was bright, and the previous gloom caused by Lie Tianxiong's 'reformation' was swept away.

He raised his teacup and lightly touched it against Gu Changge's.

"Tea instead of wine, bottoms up!"

The pavilion was once again filled with a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

After Xuan Yangzi left, tranquility returned to the bamboo pavilion, with only the lingering fragrance of tea and the rustling of bamboo leaves in the wind.

Gu Changge savored his tea alone for a moment, his gaze leisurely, looking at Xiao Ruobai and Fang Hanyu who were sparring.

A faint smile played on his lips as he shook his head and murmured to himself.

"These two lads are probably stifled... Well, it's good to go out and stretch their muscles, it's better than cultivating in seclusion."

His Divine Sense, like an invisible ripple, quietly swept across the entire Zizhu Peak, gently brushing past Ling Xi, who was fiercely battling a projected Sword Intent in the Eternal Heavens Pride Tower.

Sensing her focused and undivided state, he nodded slightly.

"This girl is quite composed."

Not long after, Xiao Ruobai and Fang Hanyu quickly arrived outside the bamboo pavilion, one after another, bowing in salute.

"Master, did you call for us?"

Xiao Ruobai's voice was clear and resonant, carrying the vigor characteristic of youth.

Although Fang Hanyu did not speak, his eyes also held a question.

Gu Changge looked at his two Disciples.

After this period of Cultivation, their Qi had become more condensed, and their eyes sharper.

He nodded slightly in his heart.

"Hmm," Gu Changge said casually, "Recently, the border of Xuan Province, the former territory of the Demon Heaven Sect, is said to be quite lively, with people from all walks of life gathering there."

He paused, watching their eyes instantly light up, and continued slowly: "It's not good to always Cultivate behind closed doors on the peak.

You two prepare yourselves and go down the mountain to that area, see the excitement, and consider it a form of tempering."

He then added: "That girl Ling Xi is currently fully focused on the Tower of the Prodigy, and it's a critical time, so let her stay on the peak for now."

Upon hearing that they could go down the mountain for tempering, Xiao Ruobai and Fang Hanyu immediately showed uncontrollable excitement.

"Yes, Master!" Xiao Ruobai eagerly responded, his fists unconsciously clenching, Battle Intent faintly visible in his eyes.

"This Disciple will not disappoint Master's expectations and will experience the world well!"

Although Fang Hanyu was more composed, the corners of his mouth also curved slightly upward as he bowed and said: "This Disciple understands and will act carefully.

Please rest assured, Master."

Gu Changge looked at their eager expressions, smiled, and spoke in a gentle but cautionary tone: "Go.

Remember, tempering is the main goal.

Be clever in handling situations, and safety comes first.

If you encounter any trouble you can't solve, don't force it; send a message back."

"This Disciple will remember Master's teachings!" they both replied in unison.

"Go, and return soon." Gu Changge waved his hand.

Xiao Ruobai and Fang Hanyu, suppressing their excitement, bowed again and then quickly retreated.

As soon as they turned, they couldn't help but exchange an excited glance, clearly full of anticipation for the upcoming tempering.

Gu Changge watched the figures of his two Disciples disappear at the end of the mountain path and murmured to himself: "Young people always need to experience more trials and tribulations."

As soon as Xiao Ruobai and Fang Hanyu's figures disappeared at the end of the mountain path, hidden by Purple Bamboo, Gu Changge's gaze slowly retracted from the southwest direction.

Then, his gaze seemed to penetrate the Void Realm, landing in the clouds high above.

There, a small dark shadow was idly preening its feathers, its sharp eyes, however, always fixed on the two excited figures on the mountain path below.

"With the little dark one following in secret, nothing major should go wrong."