287: Leading a team

Lu Xingchen touched the Storage Ring on his finger, and a gold coin card appeared on the table.

Li Three picked up the gold coin card, checked the amount, then grinned, took out a small booklet from his Storage Ring, and handed it to Lu Xingchen.

“Here is information on all the important members of the Li family and that Martial Ancestor Expert. Brother Big Strong One can take it back and read it slowly!”

Lu Xingchen took the booklet and said in a deep voice, “Send people to monitor the Li family and report their situation to me once a month.”

Li Three chuckled, “One hundred thousand gold coins a month.”

Lu Xingchen took out another gold coin card and said in a deep voice, “Give me a year’s worth first.”

Li Three smiled and said, “Brother Big Strong One is truly generous. In that case, I’ll accept it. Come to the teahouse at this time every month for the news!”

With that, Li Three picked up the second gold coin card and left the teahouse.

Lu Xingchen took a sip of tea and nodded slightly.

Although the Book Sword Vengeance Sect charged high prices, they were efficient. They didn’t ask for reasons; as long as money was given, they could provide any desired information.

Let it be expensive; at least their service was good.

Although he hadn’t promised Mu Ruxue to help her get revenge, it was his first time taking a Personal Disciple, so how could he not care about Mu Ruxue’s matters?

First, he would let the Li family’s people deposit their heads with him. Once Mu Ruxue’s cultivation Broke Through to Martial Ancestor, he would immediately collect the debt!

Lu Xingchen continued to stay in the teahouse, drinking tea and listening to the storyteller narrate stories about himself.

Damn it, this storyteller was truly a talent, describing him as a Divine Being descended from Heaven, slaying Demon Race Saints as easily as eating and drinking.

Even he felt his blood boil listening to it, as if the protagonist of the story wasn't him.

But the surrounding tea drinkers loved this kind of thing and applauded enthusiastically.

After finishing a pot of tea, Lu Xingchen placed five gold coins on the table and turned to leave the teahouse.

As soon as he returned to the Lingyun Sect, Lu Xingchen saw Liu Ruyan waiting for him at the Mountain Gate.

Lu Xingchen smiled and said softly, “Senior Sister, is there something you need me for?”

Liu Ruyan nodded slightly: “There is indeed something I need your help with. When I looked for you, the Disciples inside the Sect said you had gone out, so I came to the Mountain Gate to wait for you.”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen’s heart trembled.

For his Senior Sister, who was the Sect Master, to personally wait, it must be a major event!

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, “May I ask what important matter Senior Sister has?”

Liu Ruyan smiled and said, “A Secret Realm has appeared in the Western Zhongzhou, suspected to be an Immortal Cave left by a Martial Venerable Expert. Our Lingyun Sect doesn’t lack Martial Venerable Experts, but this is a precious training opportunity for Disciples.”

Lu Xingchen immediately understood.

“You want me to lead the team?”

Liu Ruyan nodded slightly: “You’re quite quick-witted, kid. I need you to escort the five Saints of the Lingyun Sect to the entrance of the Secret Realm, assist in opening the Secret Realm’s door, and wait outside for five days to pick up the five Saints.”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was surprised and said in a deep voice, “All five Saints are going? That’s more than half of our Lingyun Sect’s young generation of experts! Senior Sister, do you trust me that much? I’ve only just returned to the Lingyun Sect.”

Liu Ruyan chuckled, “Of course! This duty of escorting the Saints comes with both risks and opportunities. If the five Saints return safely, your prestige in the Lingyun Sect will greatly increase. But if even one Saint has an accident, you will be verbally attacked.”

“How about it, Junior Brother, do you dare to accept this mission?”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “Why wouldn’t I dare? I also happen to need an opportunity to raise my prestige. Since the matter has arrived, I don’t think I should wait any longer!”

“Senior Sister, which other forces are participating in this Secret Realm expedition?”

Liu Ruyan said in a deep voice, “You’re quick-witted, kid, asking about the key issue so soon. Besides our Lingyun Sect, there are three other Eighth-Rank Sects. They are: Yinkui Sect, Liang Yi Sect, and Chiyan Sect.”

“They will also each send a Martial Venerable Expert to lead the team and five Disciples.”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen’s eyes lit up, and he said in a deep voice, “Are those old stingy people from the Yinkui Sect also sending people out? Perfect timing to avenge Peak Master Li He! Is that allowed?”

Liu Ruyan shook her head slightly and said in a deep voice, “I’m afraid not. The quality of our Lingyun Sect’s Disciples far surpasses that of the Yinkui Sect, but our numbers are too small. If we were to engage in a direct battle, even if we won, we would pay a heavy price. It’s not time to show our hostility yet.”

“If you encounter Wang Defa, you can certainly kill him; no one will object. But if you encounter other Elders of the Yinkui Sect who have no grudges with the Lingyun Sect, it’s best not to act.”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen sighed lightly.

“Alas, that’s truly a pity!”

“Alright, when do we depart?”

Liu Ruyan smiled and said, “Tomorrow morning at seven, gather at the Mountain Gate!”

“Good!”

Lu Xingchen nodded heavily.

After bidding farewell to Liu Ruyan, Lu Xingchen waited for Yun Li at the entrance of the Eighth-Grade Spirit Gathering Array.

After all, it was his first time leading a team, so he still wanted to be cautious and bring a few more helpers.

Xiao You could be summoned at any time, and Yun Li also had to be brought along!

It wasn’t until sunset that Yun Li finally walked out of the Cultivation room.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her face, making her look exceptionally charming.

Lu Xingchen was momentarily stunned, unable to recover for a long time.

Yun Li playfully punched Lu Xingchen’s chest with her small fist and chided, “You big pervert! I really want to gouge out your eyeballs!”

Lu Xingchen chuckled foolishly, “I can’t help it, who made our Yun Li so beautiful? Come, give me a kiss!”

With that, Lu Xingchen pulled Yun Li into his embrace.

Yun Li pushed Lu Xingchen away and said softly, “No, I’m not in the mood right now.”

Lu Xingchen was on the verge of tears.

“No way? A beauty by my side, yet I can’t kiss or hug her, Miss Yun Li, you’re too cruel to me!”

Yun Li said coquettishly, “I don’t care, you have to wait until I’m in the mood. If you can’t wait, you can go find Wanqing!”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen’s heart jumped.

If the topic was brought to Lin Wanqing, he would inevitably get a few more hits.

He quickly said, “Alright, alright, no kissing then! I came to find you for something important!”

The playful look on Yun Li’s face faded a bit, and she said softly, “What is it?”

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, “It’s that Senior Sister asked me to lead a team to explore a Secret Realm with the Sect’s Disciples. Five of the Lingyun Sect’s nine Saints will be dispatched for this Secret Realm expedition, and there can be no mishaps. It’s a good opportunity for me to raise my prestige.”

“To be safe, I want to bring you along as well.”

A hint of seriousness appeared on Yun Li’s face, and she said in a deep voice, “It is indeed very important. I am your woman, and I have a responsibility to help you. I’ll go with you tomorrow!”