72: Chapter 72: They want me to become a double agent and an undercover agent.

Yang Qianjue's single arm stroked the hilt of his blade, a flicker of complexity crossing his eyes.

"Before the Division Master departed, he said that if the Blood God Cult made a move, it must be because someone in the imperial court is in collusion with them."

"Looking at it now..."

He suddenly changed the subject.

"Gu Han, do you know why the Zhenwu Division can suppress all the Cultivators in the world?"

Gu Han's heart stirred slightly, and he shook his head in confusion.

"Because of the Division Master."

Immediately after, Yang Qianjue changed the subject again.

"As long as you complete this mission, I will recommend you to the Division Master."

"Perhaps, with your talent, you could be accepted as a Named Disciple by the Division Master."

"By then, you will truly have a foothold in Great Chu, and no one will dare to touch you."

Hearing this, Gu Han feigned a look of joy, putting on an expression of admiration.

A Named Disciple of the Division Master?

This was indeed an enticing bargaining chip.

Anyone else would have agreed immediately.

However, Gu Han had no intention of taking this Division Master as his master.

After all, this Division Master was clearly just a subordinate of the Great Chu Imperial Family.

Even if this Division Master used his personal cultivation to forcibly bridge that gap,

it didn't mean Gu Han would truly ignore these facts.

At the same time, based on Yang Qianjue's description,

serious internal divisions had likely already appeared within the Zhenwu Division.

Many princes had already set their sights on the choice meat that was the Zhenwu Division.

After all, this Zhenwu Division could be considered one of the sharpest blades of the Great Chu Imperial Family.

Gu Han weighed the options in his heart for a long time.

"Lord Yang."

Gu Han cupped his fists, a hint of longing appearing in his eyes at just the right moment.

"This subordinate is willing to work like a horse for you."

"I am willing to sweep away all enemies for the Zhenwu Division."

A flash of satisfaction crossed Yang Qianjue's single eye, and he took out a blood-colored Jade Slip from his robe.

"This is a coded Jade Slip used by the Blood God Cult for communication."

He pushed the Jade Slip in front of Gu Han.

"I need you to disguise yourself as a remnant of the Blood God Cult and infiltrate their stronghold."

"Someone inside will be there to receive you."

Gu Han took the Jade Slip and scanned it with his Divine Sense, discovering that a tracking Restriction was hidden inside.

This old fox really had no good intentions.

Moreover, it was clear at a glance that he wasn't truly acting for the sake of the Zhenwu Division.

Perhaps this fellow had already taken a side with one of the princes long ago.

Gu Han's fingertips stroked the blood-colored Jade Slip.

"What? Scared?"

Yang Qianjue leaned his single arm against the desk.

"This subordinate just feels..."

When he looked up, blood-gold light flickered in his eyes.

"Since it's a disguised infiltration, carrying this object would instead make it easy to be exposed."

"Furthermore, after last night's rebellion, the Blood God Cult will surely be even more strict in their screening of new recruits."

Yang Qianjue's single eye narrowed slightly, and a meaningful smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"You're quite cautious, kid."

"Then we'll do as you say."

"I only care about the result, not the process."

Then, he suddenly pulled out a jade bottle from his robe; the bottle was crystal clear, and a cyan liquid could be vaguely seen flowing within.

"This is..."

"Cyan Spirit Jade Marrow."

Yang Qianjue tossed the jade bottle to Gu Han.

"Since you're going to do something for me, I can't treat you poorly."

"One drop of this Cyan Spirit Jade Marrow is worth three months of bitter cultivation for a Primordial Core Realm Cultivator."

"There are ten drops here, enough for you to Breakthrough to the Divine Intent Realm."

Gu Han took the jade bottle and scanned it with his Divine Sense, sneering in his heart.

This Jade Marrow was indeed precious, but it was mixed with something nearly imperceptible.

If his Divine Sense weren't far beyond those of the same rank, he wouldn't have discovered it at all.

"Thank you for your generous gift, Lord Yang."

Gu Han feigned excitement, his hands trembling slightly.

Yang Qianjue nodded in satisfaction.

"At midnight tonight, there will be a Blood God Cult gathering at the abandoned City God Temple in the south of the city."

"Take this Jade Slip and go; naturally, someone will receive you."

"They will arrange for you to replace a Blood God Cult member who was killed last night."

"Just follow the instructions of the person who receives you."

Gu Han tucked the Jade Slip into his robe and suddenly asked,

"Lord Yang, if I encounter the Second Prince's people..."

"Kill them."

Yang Qianjue waved his single arm, Killing Intent overflowing.

"Remember, I've got your back."

"The Zhenwu Division is your greatest support."

Gu Han understood clearly.

Although Yang Qianjue said this, Gu Han wouldn't take it seriously.

Gu Han had no intention of putting his life in someone else's hands.

Moreover, if things really went south, this old fox would surely make him the scapegoat to clear his own name.

If it succeeded, it was due to his good leadership.

If it failed, it was nothing more than sacrificing an insignificant person like Gu Han.

At this moment, Gu Han even suspected that Yang Qianjue had already planned this out from the start when he promoted him to Acting Commandant.

Luring Gu Han into his scheme step by step.

Forcing Gu Han to have no choice but to agree to his request.

Otherwise, he would stop protecting Gu Han and let Zhou Yongchang take him away.

Or perhaps, Zhou Yongchang's appearance was also to cooperate with Yang Qianjue's acting.

Seeing this, Gu Han put on a look of determination.

"This subordinate understands!"

"This subordinate will surely complete the task assigned by Lord Yang."

Hearing this, Yang Qianjue let Gu Han leave.

As soon as he left the barracks, a blood-gold light flashed and vanished in Gu Han's eyes.

His Divine Sense swept the surroundings and found at least five Auras following him in secret.

Yang Qianjue indeed didn't trust him.

The corners of Gu Han's mouth curled up slightly as he strode deep into the heavenly prison.

He didn't want to bring this group of people back home right now.

Chen Xuanji and A Li were still at home.

Once discovered by these monitors, it would surely trigger an investigation by Yang Qianjue.

By then, if he wanted to quietly 'lay low,' he probably wouldn't be able to do so.

Of course, with Gu Han's current cultivation, taking down Yang Qianjue would be very simple.

However, once Yang Qianjue died, the forces behind him would also track him down.

After thinking it over, Gu Han felt that cooperating with Yang Qianjue was better for staying hidden.

Immediately, he found a quiet place to 'Breakthrough,' giving those monitors a reasonable explanation.

He also let those monitors see that Gu Han had consumed the Cyan Spirit Jade Marrow.

So they could go back and report to Yang Qianjue.

To make Yang Qianjue feel that Gu Han was already under his control, unable to cause any trouble and only able to obey orders submissively.

At the lowest level of the heavenly prison, the cells that originally held serious criminals were now empty.

Gu Han sat cross-legged and drank the Cyan Spirit Jade Marrow in one gulp.

The thirty-six heavenly prison chains inside his body rattled, completely devouring the spiritual energy in the Jade Marrow.

Even the extra stuff inside the Cyan Spirit Jade Marrow was refined along with it.

"Boom!"

Gu Han deliberately released a trace of Aura, feigning the fluctuations of a Breakthrough.

Outside the cell, several gazes swept over and were quickly withdrawn.

"This kid really couldn't wait; he's breaking through."

"Lord Yang is truly generous, even willing to give away Cyan Spirit Jade Marrow."

The whispered discussions in the dark could not escape Gu Han's ears.

He sneered in his heart and continued to feign the Breakthrough.

Soon, Gu Han crossed the Primordial Core Realm.

The Aura of the Divine Intent Realm continued to spread.

Finally, it settled at the seventh level of the Divine Intent Realm.

This was what Gu Han had planned.

It could show that he had a certain amount of talent without being too extraordinary.

Three hours later.

Gu Han opened his eyes, his Aura dozens of times more powerful than before.

"Better prepare well to meet the Blood God Cult."

Gu Han stood up, the bronze compass in his robe perfectly hiding his Aura.

...

The night was as dark as ink, and the abandoned City God Temple in the south of the city was shrouded in blood-colored moonlight.

Gu Han used the Heavenly Prison Steps, wearing a Yaksha mask and slightly adjusting his build and face, moving through the shadows like a ghost.

"Halt."

A dark figure flashed out from the shadows of the temple gate.

"Blood dyes the clear sky."

Gu Han took out the blood-colored Jade Slip.

"God descends upon the world."

The dark figure took the Jade Slip and checked it for a moment before stepping aside.

"Go in, the Lord is waiting for you."

Inside the City God Temple, blood-colored candle flames flickered, reflecting the hideous murals of malevolent ghosts on the walls.

Just as Gu Han stepped into the main hall, the stone door behind him slammed shut, and twelve blood-colored light pillars rose from the ground, surrounding him completely.