Chapter 254: Going Together?

Zhuge Qing listened to these words, thought about it carefully, and suddenly smiled: "That's true, I was indeed overthinking it. Just based on the methods Lin Daozhang displayed on Wudang Mountain, and those Pills refined recently, the Tang Sect wouldn't dare to act rashly no matter how arrogant they are."

Speaking of this, he suddenly thought of something, and a hint of anticipation appeared on his face: "Lin Daozhang, I wonder if we might accompany you? Although we might not be able to help much, at least we can keep an eye on some details for you."

Lin Xuan turned his head to look at the two, his gaze as calm as water. After a moment, he nodded lightly: "That works too." These two simple words made Wang Ye and Zhuge Qing feel a surge of joy. Being able to witness this game of chess in person was undoubtedly a rare opportunity for them.

After packing up, the group headed straight to the airport. The destination was the Tang Sect headquarters in the northeast. Although in this modernized society, ancient sects like the Tang Sect still maintained certain traditions, such as setting their headquarters in a remote place to signify ascetic practice.

Meanwhile, in a high-end residential complex on the other side of the city, Zhang Chulan's apartment was equally busy. He was packing his luggage while listening to Xu Si's instructions, checking the flight information on his phone from time to time.

"Lao Zhang," Xu Si sat on the sofa, holding a cup of premium Longjing tea in his hand, "This mission is very important. You must remember, our goal is to observe, not to stir up trouble. Especially on Tang Sect territory, you must know how to exercise restraint."

"Don't worry, Fourth Brother." Zhang Chulan said with a smile, while stuffing a spare shirt into his suitcase, "I am the best at reading the situation. Besides, there's Feng Baobao to help; with her there, gathering information certainly won't be a problem."

"Zhang Chulan is right!" Feng Baobao poked her head out from the kitchen, still holding a half-eaten apple in her hand, "I will definitely help you keep a good watch, I guarantee I won't miss any important things!"

Watching Feng Baobao's innocent and naive appearance, both Xu Si and Zhang Chulan couldn't help but laugh. This simple girl could sometimes play an unexpected role. It was precisely because of her simplicity that it was easy for people to lower their guard.

Arriving at the airport, Xu Si specifically pulled Zhang Chulan aside and lowered his voice: "If this mission is completed well, your salary will be raised directly to twenty thousand. If you can gather any important information, it might even be increased further."

"Really?" Zhang Chulan's eyes lit up, and the smile on his face became even brighter, "Fourth Brother, you've really touched my heart with that! Don't worry, I will definitely do a good job this time!"

Xu Si smiled and patted his shoulder, but his expression turned serious: "Go on, stay safe. Contact me at any time if there's any situation. Remember, this time is different; Lin Daozhang, the Tang Sect, and all the various factions are not to be trifled with."

After watching the two board the plane, Xu Si's expression became grave. This mission seemed simple on the surface, but it actually hid deep mysteries. Lin Xuan's trip to the Tang Sect would by no means be a simple visit. And what the Company needed to do was to find its own position in this game and strive to maximize its interests.

At the same time, in the city where the Tang Sect was located, a sneaky figure was wandering outside a martial arts school. Wang Zhenqiu wiped the sweat from his forehead, cursing himself inwardly for being too careless. He had wanted to sneak into the martial arts school to gather information, but was recognized at a glance by a sharp-eyed Tang Sect disciple and was driven out in a sorry state.

"Damn it!" Wang Zhenqiu hid in a dark alley, stomping his feet in annoyance, "I should have worn a disguise before coming. Now look, not only did I make a wasted trip, but I also got recognized. If the boss finds out I'm so unreliable..."

With no other choice, he could only find a cheap budget hotel nearby to stay in. Lying on the uncomfortable bed, Wang Zhenqiu began to think of a strategy. The hotel's air conditioner hummed, and the roar of motorcycles could be heard from outside the window from time to time, but none of this could affect his thinking.

"No, I can't just give up like this." He muttered to himself, "I must find a way to sneak in. If I can't gather such important information, where would I, Wang Zhenqiu, put my face?" Suddenly, his eyes lit up, "Right! I can go find some local thugs to ask for information. Although it might not be very accurate, it's still better than knowing nothing."

Thinking of this, Wang Zhenqiu immediately climbed up and packed simply, preparing to go out. As an old hand in the world, he knew the rules of such places all too well. As long as there was money, what information couldn't be gathered?

At night, several planes landed at the destination airport one after another. Although Lin Xuan's group and Zhang Chulan's group were on the same flight, they kept their distance tacitly, as if they didn't know each other.

Wang Ye and Zhuge Qing followed far behind Lin Xuan, both thinking about the same question: What exactly would happen during this trip to the Tang Sect? Lin Xuan appeared to be just going as a guest, but they both knew that things would definitely not be that simple.

"You say," Zhuge Qing lowered his voice and asked Wang Ye, "Did Lin Daozhang see through something long ago? He agreed to come to the Tang Sect so readily, I always feel there's something fishy."

Wang Ye thought for a moment and shook his head: "Who knows. But one thing is certain—the Tang Sect is going to be lively this time."

And not far behind, Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao were also whispering about their action plan.

"Baobao," Zhang Chulan instructed carefully, "We will split up later. You go and gather information from the ordinary disciples, and I'll go see if there's a chance to get close to the Core figures. Remember, be careful and don't expose your identity."

"Don't worry, Zhang Chulan!" Feng Baobao patted her chest to guarantee, looking innocent, "Leave it to me!"

Although the budget hotel room was simple, it was at least tidy. Wang Zhenqiu sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the night view outside the window, pondering today's encounter. Suddenly, he took a small bottle out of his pocket and shook it gently a few times.

"Come out, Guodong." Wang Zhenqiu said softly, "No one should notice us here."

The liquid in the bottle flowed out slowly and soon condensed into the form of Guodong. Guodong curiously examined the surrounding environment, seeming very interested in this strange room.

"This place is too shabby, isn't it?" Guodong complained, "You're a person of status after all, is it really appropriate to stay in a place like this?"

Wang Zhenqiu smiled bitterly and waved his hand: "Now is not the time to be picky about these things. The Tang Sect is watching very closely, it's good enough to find a place to stay." He paused, "By the way, do you think Zhang Chulan and the others will come too?"

"That kid?" Guodong thought for a moment, "They'll definitely come. With such a big event, how could Na Du Tong not send people to take a look? Not to mention that Master Lin is here in person."

Mentioning Lin Xuan, a strange light suddenly flashed in Wang Zhenqiu's eyes: "Speaking of Master Lin, this person is truly interesting. You say he's a young Daoist, how could he have such great ability? Not only can he refine that level of Pill, but he can even trigger celestial phenomena. This kind of strength, I'm afraid, has already exceeded our imagination."

"Yeah." Guodong became serious for once, "I've followed you for so long, and I've never seen you admire someone so much. This Master Lin is indeed not simple."