161: plot

"Recruiting another Disciple?"

Lin Chen couldn't help but roll his eyes.

He already had four Personal Disciples now. Although he hadn't taught them much, having too many Personal Disciples would make them less valuable.

But on second thought, the System only said to recruit them; it didn't say they had to be Personal Disciples.

Outer Sect Disciples were still Disciples!

He could get the System rewards after recruiting them; it would be a waste not to!

He carefully examined the information on the light screen:

[Name: Zhang Iron Pillar]

[Bone Age: Twenty]

[Realm: Early Stage Foundation Establishment]

[Talent: Mortal Body (No talent whatsoever)]

[Heart-Nature: *]

[Location: Qinggu Heaven Domain, the sixth-ranked Yuxu Continent, Liuyun Immortal Kingdom, Kaoshan Village under the jurisdiction of Zhuifeng City...]

"Zhao Tiezhu... Kaoshan Village..."

Lin Chen's mouth twitched. "This name is really... unpretentious!"

"A Mortal Body who just entered Foundation Establishment?"

When he saw this Disciple's talent, he was momentarily stunned.

The System... actually wanted him to recruit a Mortal with no talent as a Disciple?

"System, have you had too much to drink today?"

"And why is the Heart-Nature displayed as an asterisk?"

"Could there be some unspeakable secret?"

The System gave no response.

Lin Chen rubbed his chin and pondered for a moment, but he was still clueless. Finally, he could only shrug. "Forget it, I'd be a fool not to take the reward. The System wouldn't screw me over... right? Probably not..."

This time, he couldn't be bothered to make the trip himself.

After thinking for a moment, he quickly thought of a suitable person.

He lightly tapped the transmission jade slip with his fingertip. "Li Meng, come to the main hall."

Before long, a graceful figure arrived floating.

Fairy Li Meng was dressed in a moon-white flowing immortal dress, the crushed jade pieces adorning the hem tinkling as she walked.

She bowed respectfully, the hairpins in her hair swaying gently. "Sect Master, you were looking for me?"

Lin Chen cleared his throat and sat upright on the throne. With a flick of his sleeve, he struck a profound and mysterious pose. "This Sect Master deduced the heavenly secrets last night and saw that in a place called Kaoshan Village near Zhuifeng City in the Liuyun Immortal Kingdom of Yuxu Continent, there is a young man named Zhao Tiezhu who is destined for our Wending Sect.

"Make a trip on my behalf and recruit him into the Sect."

As he spoke, he explained the details about Zhang Iron Pillar.

"The Sect Master can actually deduce the heavenly secrets of all living beings in the Immortal Realm?"

Fairy Li Meng's beautiful eyes widened slightly, a hint of surprise flashing through them.

She paused, her long eyelashes trembling slightly as she hesitated. "It's just... that Zhang Iron Pillar from Kaoshan Village is a Mortal Body and is already twenty years old but only at Foundation Establishment. This..."

"So what if he's a Mortal Body?"

Lin Chen waved his hand, his sleeves fluttering and bringing a gust of fresh air. "Once he enters my Wending Sect, even if he's truly a piece of scrap iron, This Sect Master can refine him into immortal gold!"

Upon hearing this, Li Meng,A look of reverence flashed in his eyes.,He bowed his head and answered:"I understand. I will head there now."

Lin Chen watched her departing back, rubbed his nose, and whispered to himself, "System, oh System, if this Zhao Tiezhu is really a blockhead, I'll be at a huge loss!"

"When the time comes, forget about conquering the heavens; I might not even be able to guard the mountain gate!"

"But since he's the one chosen by the System, there should be something special about him, right?"

"Don't let me down!"

...Inside a secret Immortal Cave shrouded by a Formation, three blurry figures sat around a stone table.

The candlelight flickered, casting their shadows onto the stone wall, stretching them long and short.

An old man sitting at the head of the table wore a Bagua Daoist robe. He had white hair and a youthful face, but his eyes were as sharp as a hawk's.

He cleared his throat, his voice slightly raspy. "I presume the purpose of inviting you two here today is clear to everyone? The Wending Sect, and the secret method of longevity."

The Cultivator shrouded in a black robe opposite him snorted coldly, his voice sounding like sandpaper rubbing together. "Old Ghost Han, I'm here to listen to your plan, not your nonsense! If you keep talking nonsense, I'm leaving!"

Beside him sat a female immortal dressed in a deep purple dress.

She toyed with a wisp of blue smoke at her fingertips and lazily added, "Exactly. If it weren't for the secret method, would This Immortal work with an old fox like you? Get to the point!"

Old Ghost Han's expression turned sour after being interrupted by the two, but he suppressed his anger.

"Humph, then I'll get straight to it!"

"It's no longer a secret that one must condense the Immortal Dao Origin to break through above the True Immortal Realm."

"Since the Wending Sect's secret method can resurrect True Immortals, it's very likely related to the Power of the Origin. As long as we can obtain this secret method, the day we break through the shackles of the True Immortal Realm is just around the corner!"

Hearing this, the other two fell silent.

This was something they already knew; Old Ghost Han was still talking nonsense!

The purple-clothed female immortal sneered, "Have you ever seen such a secret method in the Lower Heaven after all these years? Anyway, I'm ignorant; forget seeing it, I've never even heard of it..."

"Then what do you mean?"

"Does that even need asking? This Wending Sect Master is very likely from the Upper Heaven!"

As soon as she said this, Old Ghost Han and the black-robed Cultivator were stunned.

On second thought, it was indeed the case.

The black-robed Cultivator tapped his finger lightly on the stone table, pondering for a long while, his expression becoming increasingly solemn. "If that's the case, this secret method might be out of our reach."

A sharp light flashed in Old Ghost Han's eyes, and he said disdainfully, "But so what if he's from the Upper Heaven? The Lower Heaven has its own Heavenly Dao suppression. Even if a Golden Immortal comes, they have to tuck their tail! With the three of us joining forces, do we need to fear a Wending Sect that hides its head and shows its tail?"

"Easier said than done."

The purple-clothed female immortal chuckled, the blue smoke at her fingertips transforming into a butterfly. "That old undying Zhao Shanhe of the Zhao Family, what a dominant person he was before, but now hasn't he obediently become a dog for the Wending Sect?"

"He can even endure his grandson being killed; this Wending Sect is probably not simple."

"Then according to the Fairy's meaning, we should just let this matter go?" Old Ghost Han was quite angry.

"What's the rush? I didn't say we'd let it go."

The purple-clothed female immortal smiled. "There's no need to rush to snatch the secret method. Meng Tianzheng's grandson died at the hands of the Wending Sect. With that old fellow's explosive temper, he definitely won't let it slide. Let's wait a bit longer. Once he makes the first move, we'll act as we see fit!"

"What if he doesn't act for a long time?"

"Then we'll just add some fuel to his fire!"

"Wonderful!"

The black-robed Cultivator understood, his voice carrying a hint of bloodthirsty excitement.

"Exactly."

Old Ghost Han stroked his beard. "When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits! When they are both wounded, won't that Longevity Secret Method be ours for the taking?"

The candlelight popped with a spark, illuminating the three faces, each with their own schemes, in a flickering light... Fairy Li Meng rode an immortal rainbow, soaring through the clouds.

Her black hair danced in the wind, and her clothes fluttered, but there was a hint of contemplation between her brows.

The Disciple the Sect Master deduced was indeed somewhat special.

With a thought, a transmission jade slip carved with mysterious runes appeared in her hand.

Spiritual energy was injected, and the jade slip glowed faintly.

"Hall Master Yu."

Li Meng's voice came through the jade slip.

A moment later, a gentle and peaceful male voice with a scholarly air responded. It was indeed the Hall Master of Xuanji Hall, Yu Xuanji.

"Elder Li Meng, is this about that Zhao Tiezhu matter?"

"Precisely! The Hall Master said he would keep an eye out before; I wonder if there is more specific news?" Li Meng asked.

Yu Xuanji was in charge of the Sect's intelligence, and his deduction abilities were mysterious and unpredictable. With his assistance, the task would be twice as effective with half the effort.

"Yes."

Yu Xuanji's voice remained calm and steady. "Based on the deduction of scattered information, the target's general location has been determined. It is near Seven Star City within the Liuyun Immortal Kingdom. As for the more specific location, I have already sent people to investigate and meet you ahead of time."

"Seven Star City?" Fairy Li Meng's eyes flashed. "Thank you, Hall Master."

"It's my duty. Elder Li Meng, be careful on this trip."

Yu Xuanji's voice faded away.

Li Meng put away the jade slip, slightly adjusted the direction of the immortal rainbow, and accelerated toward the Liuyun Immortal Kingdom.