Chronicles of Celestial Origins

"It all depends on my uncle's cultivation," Tang Ning said.

Luo Qingshui said: "Cultivation is your own business, how can it be cultivated by others? I heard that you are currently working at an intelligence station outside the sect, right?"

"yes."

Zhu Xu interjected: "I am about to transfer Junior Brother Tang back to the sect. According to the regulations of the Intelligence Department, monks in the later stage of foundation establishment are rarely transferred to other places. I'm afraid the Qingxuan Palace Recruitment Department will interfere with this."

Luo Qingshui nodded and said: "It doesn't matter if you return to the sect, the Demon Sect is about to make a comeback, and it is in need of the efforts of elite disciples like you. Delegating the intelligence station to the lower level will be overkill. I will say hello to them at the Rentiao Department."

Zhu Xu and Tang Ning were slightly shocked when they heard his words. What does the Demon Sect's comeback mean? Could it be that the Corpse Puppet Sect has regained its strength and wants to rob Chu State’s resources again? This is unlikely!

Zhu Xu asked: "Uncle Master, do you mean that the Corpse Puppet Sect is taking action again?"

"This time our main opponent is no longer the Corpse Puppet Sect, but the Youmei Sect. There is reliable news that the Youmei Sect will merge with the Corpse Puppet Sect, withdraw from the battlefields of Qi and Wu, come to Chu State, and occupy The resources and territory of this sect are under our control. Therefore, I led some of my disciples back to prevent the sect from being caught off guard by the Youmei Sect due to insufficient strength.”

The two of them were shocked again. The Intelligence Department was responsible for snooping and investigating information. They had not heard anything about it before, but they did not expect that the sect already knew about it.

Especially Zhu Xu, as the deacon of the intelligence station, he knew nothing about this and was undoubtedly derelict in his duties.

Luo Qingshui said the news was reliable, so it must be right.

In addition to the Intelligence Department, the sect also has other informants in the Demon Sect. This is undoubtedly true, but I didn't expect that the information would be so deep, and all such confidential matters would be found out.

Perhaps it was Shuiyun Sect's secret agent who was stationed in Youmei Sect who got the news, which is unknown.

Tangning frowned and said, "I wonder how their discussions went. When will they come to Chu Country?"

Luo Qingshui said: "I went to Qianxing Palace just now for this matter. News came from Qi State that Youmei Sect has gathered in large numbers and has set off, heading north. I think they are coming for us. According to their They will be able to reach Chu State in a month, and their small vanguard may be even faster."

Tang Ning and Zhu Xu looked at each other in confusion. They didn't expect the Youmei Sect to arrive so quickly. A bloody war is inevitable.

"Where will they start?" Zhu Xu asked

"As expected, they should occupy Qinchuan and Longyou first. The Corpse Puppet Sect has been operating here for many years and has a good foundation, which can help them quickly gain a foothold. You all go back and prepare! Wait for the sect's orders."

"Yes." The two responded, stood up and left, each returning to the cave.

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In the meeting hall of Zhongzhi Peak, several stewards from the Intelligence Department who stayed behind at the sect gathered together. Zhu Xu walked in from the outside, went straight to the main seat above and sat down, and spoke.

"There are three things to discuss today. The first thing is that Junior Brother Tang Ning has broken through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment. He has sent a letter to report this matter a few days ago. According to the usual rules of our Intelligence Department, monks in the late stage of Foundation Establishment generally no longer go out. Therefore, I want to transfer him back to the sect. I wonder if you would agree?"

Du Yuankai frowned slightly. He already knew that Tang Ning had broken through to the late stage of foundation building, so he was not surprised: "The work of the intelligence station is very important. If Junior Brother Tang returns to the sect, there seems to be no suitable candidate to take up the post."

"I am about to discuss with Junior Brother Du that I would like to ask you to serve at the intelligence station. You are originally the director of the intelligence station and are familiar with the affairs there. What do you think?"

Du Yuankai said: "I am old and my life is short. I am afraid I am no longer suitable to be the head of the intelligence station."

Zhu Xu said: "I just asked Junior Brother Du to take charge of the affairs of the intelligence station temporarily. When a more suitable candidate is found, I will naturally transfer you back. I suggest that Junior Brother Du be appointed as the head of the intelligence station. I wonder what Junior Brother Zhao and Junior Sister Xu think?"

"I agree." Zhao Liheng said first

Xu Cuiyao glanced at Du Yuankai and saw that his face was a little ugly. She knew that what happened today was a foregone conclusion, so she said slowly: "I agree."

"Since everyone agrees, I will report it to Qingxuan Hall immediately." Zhu Xu directly ignored Du Yuankai: "The second thing. Disciples Han Rong and Shi Jing of the fifth team disappeared and were killed outside. I am investigating the traces of the remaining members of the Corpse Puppet Sect. This matter It seems that it has something to do with the Corpse Puppet Sect, so I intend to send someone from the aircraft rescue team to investigate."

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Tangning returned to the basement of Qianjun Mountain, and everyone stood up and saluted.

"Call Li Shuo."

"Yes." A man next to him responded.

Not long after, Li Shuoxing came to his room and saluted: "Uncle Tang, what are your orders for calling me here?"

"Compile the details of our development and deployment in various forces over the past thirty years, as well as the dossier information about them, and bring it to me."

Li Shuo was slightly startled: "What happened?"

"It's nothing. I may have to return to the sect to take up a post and hand over the work."

"Yes." Li Shuo responded and retreated.

"Also, please ask fellow Taoist Xu to come over."

"yes."

Soon, there was a knock on the door, and Xu Qingwan pushed the door open and entered.

"Sit down!" Tang Ning said

Xu Qingwan sat down as instructed: "Tang Immortal Envoy came to see me for any orders."

"Summarize the financial details of the past ten years and write a dossier. If nothing unexpected happens, I will return to the sect to take up a post. Leave these to the next director for review!"

Xu Qingwan was stunned for a moment: "Are you going back to Qian Yizong?"

"According to the rules of the ministry, monks in the late stage of foundation establishment generally do not serve outside."

"Then, who is the unknown new director?"

"No matter who it is, it's the same. I won't embarrass you." Tang Ning didn't say it was Du Yuankai, after all, the matter has not yet been decided.

Xu Qingwan was silent for a while and said, "I wonder if we can meet again in the future?"

Tang Ning smiled and said, "Why do you say this as if lovers are parting? We will meet each other if we are destined to meet each other. Why do you and I, practitioners, have to worry about such things?"

Xu Qingwan also smiled: "Qi Yuan, please take care of me, Tang Immortal Envoy."

"Do we need to transfer him to the intelligence station?"

"Didn't you say that you should let him practice in the sect for a longer period of time?"

"Now and then, the situation has changed. The Corpse Puppet Sect has made a comeback, and has also united with the Youmei Sect of Qi State, with great momentum. I expect that the land of Chu will usher in another long-lasting battle, and the outcome is not yet known. . It is relatively safe to stay at the intelligence station at this time, at least there is no need to confront the Demon Sect. "

Xu Qingwan muttered: "Let him stay in your sect to practice! I feel more at ease with you taking care of me."

"I can't guarantee anything. If there's a war, no one can take care of anyone else. Even I might not be able to protect myself."

"If this is what fate is, there is nothing you can do about it. You can't let him take advantage of all the good things. The path of cultivation is inherently difficult and tortuous. If there is nothing else, I will prepare first."

Tang Ning nodded, and Xu Qingwan stood up and left.

Three days later, a ray of light fell into the Qianjun Mountain, and the figure of an old man with white beard and hair appeared. The secret whistle disciple hiding in the mountain forest came to him and saluted: "Uncle Du, you are here, do you want the disciple to pass through?" Master Tang? "

"No need." Du Yuankai waved his hand and entered the basement.

Tang Ning was sitting cross-legged in the room. He heard a knock on the door and knew that Du Yuankai had arrived. The sounds of salutes and greetings from the disciples in the basement had already reached his ears. He stood up to greet him and opened the stone door: "Senior Brother Du, you are here."

Du Yuankai smiled and said: "Junior brother Tang, congratulations! I heard that you have broken through to the late stage of foundation building. You are indeed the most outstanding disciple of our sect."

"Senior Brother Du was joking. I was just lucky. Please come in quickly."

Du Yuankai sighed slightly: "The distance between people is indeed incomparable. I have been in the intelligence station for sixty years and am still stuck in the middle stage of foundation construction. Now I am in my dying years. I see that my life is short and I am just waiting to die. , and you broke through this situation so quickly, to be honest, I am envious and jealous."

Tangning smiled and didn't answer.

"Junior Brother Tang must have known the purpose of my visit this time. The sect ordered me to take over the post of director of the intelligence station. This is the appointment clause." Du Yuankai took out a piece of paper and handed it to him.

"I have asked my disciples to sort out the files in the past few days. I am just waiting for you to check them out," Tang Ning said.

The two of them left the room one after another and announced the appointment to the disciples in the basement. They worked hard for a few days and handed over the work at hand, including the details of the various forces lurking in the room.

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At night, the stars were like rain, and at the Xushu Mountain Spirit Mine, dozens of rays of light came from the south, fell to the top of the mountain, and dozens of human figures appeared.

"It seems that the Qian Yizong has received the news and has evacuated." The leader of the old man said

"They took the initiative to abandon this spiritual mine, which is quite wise." Another person said

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In the Qinchuan Lu Family Mansion, Lu Xin was sitting cross-legged in the retreat room. Suddenly the wind chimes rang. He opened his eyes, stood up and opened the stone door of the retreat room. He saw a man outside with a slightly panicked look on his face, and asked Said: "What's wrong? Are you in a panic?"

The man said: "Wu Wenshan is here and wants to see you."

"What?" Lu Xinqiang's expression changed and he asked quickly: "Did he come alone? Who else knows about this?"

"A man is waiting for notification in front of our house. Many people in the clan have seen him."

Lu Xinqian couldn't help but take a breath of cold air and said in disbelief: "Is he crazy? If Qian Yizong finds out, how can he survive? He will also implicate us, get rid of him quickly."

"Fellow Daoist Lu, my old friend is here to visit, why haven't I even met him once?" A voice from outside came from afar, and a middle-aged man with a square face and broad ears walked in.