Chapter 460: Yaoyao Infiltrates the Donglai Sect
In a dark alley, a man in black wearing a mask paced restlessly like an ant on a hot pan, as if waiting for something.
Not long after, another person walked into the alley. This was a young man in plainclothes, carrying no identifiable items on him, making it impossible to determine his general identity from his appearance.
“Why are you so late today?”
The masked man breathed a sigh of relief, but still complained with some displeasure.
“My apologies, fellow Daoist! I encountered an evil spirit on the way, which caused the delay.”
The young man in plainclothes apologized sincerely.
“Can’t you come a day or two in advance in the future?”
The masked man suggested impatiently.
“Fellow Daoist, you jest. Nowadays, evil spirits are rampant. We disciples of immortal sects are either eliminating demons or on our way to do so. We have to follow the arrangements from above for all 365 days of the year, so where would we find the time to come in advance?”
The young man in plainclothes smiled self-deprecatingly.
“Forget it!”
The masked man shook his head helplessly, then took out a small jade bottle, about the thickness of a thumb, and said, “Here is the Cat’s Eye Tears you wanted!”
“Why is there only such a small bottle? Fellow Daoist, this bottle gets smaller each time.”
The young man in plainclothes mocked as he took the bottle.
“It’s good that we have anything at all. You also know that there’s a cat thief in the Cultivation World now, who has stolen the Nine Nether Demonic Cats from all the major immortal sects. Our Donglai Sect can only rely on our own few Nine Nether Demonic Cats to get by with difficulty, so how much surplus Cat’s Eye Tears can we have?”
The masked man complained bitterly.
“Then where did you get these Cat’s Eye Tears, fellow Daoist?”
The young man in plainclothes inquired tentatively.
“What? We’ve been cooperating for several years. Don’t you understand the unspoken rules of this business, fellow Daoist? When you buy or sell, you don’t ask about the origin.”
The masked man’s tone turned cold and stern.
“Fellow Daoist, you misunderstood. It is precisely because we have cooperated for several years that I already consider you a friend, which is why I casually asked. If I have offended you in any way, please forgive me, fellow Daoist.”
The young man in plainclothes quickly apologized.
“Don’t ask what you shouldn’t ask. You want Cat’s Eye Tears, and I want money. We each get what we need. If our transaction falls through, it’s a small matter if I don’t have money, but if you lose the Cat’s Eye Tears, you’ll lose your life.”
The masked man warned.
“Fellow Daoist, you are right.”
The young man in plainclothes kept nodding.
The two quickly completed their transaction and then parted ways.
The masked man moved nimbly and found a hidden spot nearby. Only then did he remove his mask and night clothes, revealing the standard uniform of the Donglai Sect underneath.
Having resumed his identity, the “masked man” walked out openly. Little did he know that every move he had just made had been “seen” by a certain cat-eared girl.
As the “masked man” was about to head home, his path was blocked by a petite figure. He looked closely and his face was instantly filled with infatuation. This was because the person before him was an extremely beautiful little girl, with a palm-sized face as delicate as a wilting flower, features as exquisite as jade carvings with no flaws, and a pair of large, clear eyes, as pure as a secluded paradise. Her small mouth was like a March cherry, bright and captivating, making one unable to resist tasting its glistening juice. Her slender, delicate body was clad in a tight, white, waist-high yuanlingpao. Although she still had a youthful immaturity due to her age, it perfectly embodied the idiom “a bud waiting to blossom.”
This girl was naturally Yaoyao. The reason she approached this “masked” man was simple: all the sects were short of Cat’s Eye Tears. Since this person could offer some for sale, it meant he was close to the Donglai Sect’s Nine Nether Demonic Cats, otherwise, he wouldn’t have any surplus.
“Greetings, Esteemed Immortal Elder! You are a disciple of the Donglai Sect, aren’t you? This humble girl has a matter she wishes to consult you about.”
Yaoyao spoke politely, trying her best to appear timid.
“Miss, you are too kind,” the “masked man” quickly regained his composure and coughed twice. “I am Pan Lin, an inner disciple of the Donglai Sect. May I know your name, miss? And what is it you seek from me?”
“Immortal Elder Pan, my surname is Yao. It’s like this…”
Yaoyao then repeated what she had told the tea shop owner.
“You want to settle in the Donglai Sect?”
A hint of smugness appeared on Pan Lin’s face, but he quickly suppressed it and then pretended to be sympathetic, saying, “Alas, Miss Yao, you should know that the Donglai Sect is the largest immortal sect in the Xihui Dynasty. countless people want to settle in our sect every day. If we let everyone in, we would be bursting at the seams. Therefore, a long time ago, the Sect Leader implemented new regulations. To obtain residency in the Donglai Sect, one must not only have money but also submit an application.”
“Ah? I need to apply?”
Yaoyao deliberately showed surprise.
“Yes, if you don’t have any connections, your application is almost impossible to pass.”
Pan Lin continued to intimidate her.
“Then what should I do? I have traveled thousands of miles to reach the Donglai Sect. If I cannot obtain residency, where will I find a place to stay in the future?”
Yaoyao said fretfully, her large eyes quickly reddening. In fact, this was just her stirring up her resentment.
“Don’t cry! Don’t cry! Actually, there is another way for you to get in.”
Pan Lin quickly comforted her “thoughtfully.”
“What way? As long as Immortal Elder can help, this humble girl will do her utmost to repay your great kindness and virtue in the future.”
Yaoyao asked eagerly.
“It’s like this. Residency in the Donglai Sect is indeed difficult for ordinary people, but it’s different for inner disciples. Each of us has an additional free residency, which can be used to bring one family member or servant to live with us. If you agree to be my concubine, then not only will you not need to apply, but you won’t have to spend a single coin and can immediately get your wish.”
Pan Lin revealed his intention. Although he tried his best to conceal it, the greed on his face was still very obvious.
“Concubine? Ah?”
Yaoyao’s face showed a look of embarrassment, which was not an act. If “strategic victory” required sacrificing her appearance, she would rather force her way in.
“What? Is it not okay? You must know that I am an inner disciple of the Donglai Sect. God knows how many women want to throw themselves into my arms. Being able to marry me is your good fortune.”
Pan Lin boasted.
“Excuse me!”
Yaoyao turned and left without hesitation.
“Ah?”
Little did Pan Lin expect such decisiveness from this young girl. He was momentarily stunned, and it took him a while to react. Looking at Yaoyao’s beautiful retreating figure, and then thinking of Yaoyao’s devastatingly beautiful face, his face gradually showed reluctance. After a long time, he couldn’t help but chase after her and said, “You don’t have to be a concubine. Then, just be a servant in my house first. My family is in need of a maidservant.”
“Deal!”
Yaoyao immediately turned back, even more decisively than when she refused just now.
‘Ah? Was I too soft-hearted?’
Pan Lin felt immense regret but couldn’t go back on his word. For a moment, he wished he could slap himself twice.
“Forget it. As the saying goes, the proximity of water allows one to get the moon first. As long as I keep this little girl by my side, am I afraid I won’t succeed?”
Pan Lin then comforted himself and took Yaoyao towards the Donglai Sect. He acted like a gentleman all the way, only thinking of quickly getting Yaoyao, completely unaware that he was inviting trouble.
“Miss Yao, you should wear a veil!”
As they were about to leave the small town, Pan Lin suddenly realized something and suggested.
“Why?”
Yaoyao asked with some confusion.
“The world is too chaotic, and you are too beautiful. If you don’t cover yourself, you might attract the attention of some scoundrels.”
Pan Lin explained vaguely.
After a moment of thought, Yaoyao realized that this guy clearly intended to “keep her hidden,” which was why he wanted her to cover her face.
“Alright!”
Yaoyao complied. After all, she didn’t want to attract too much attention.
In this way, Yaoyao successfully entered the Donglai Sect with the help of Pan Lin. In reality, with her strength, sneaking in unnoticed would have been a piece of cake. However, the problem was that she hadn’t sensed the aura of her clansmen yet, nor did she know the internal situation of the Donglai Sect. If she were discovered prematurely, it would alert the enemy. This was why she hadn’t chosen to break in.
But now it was different. She had a “legitimate” identity and could stay in the Donglai Sect for as long as she wanted.
Yaoyao had two things to do next. First, to understand the internal situation of the Donglai Sect; second, to find out where those clansmen were imprisoned. Only then would her success rate in taking action be much higher.
Yaoyao quickly returned home with Pan Lin. In her eagerness to infiltrate, she overlooked one thing: her face was veiled, and ultimately, she was a woman, which would surely arouse jealousy in Pan Lin’s wife.
As expected, as soon as Yaoyao followed Pan Lin through the main gate, the mistress of the house in the courtyard pulled a long face.
“Who is this girl?”
Pan Lin’s wife questioned with an unfriendly expression.
“Madam, I met this young girl in the town below the mountain. I saw she was homeless, so I brought her back. We are in need of a servant anyway.”
Pan Lin tried his best to appear upright and blameless.
“Who says we need a servant? Can’t I do all the housework myself?”
Madam Pan’s brows did not relax at all.
“Although that’s true, you are also a fairy of the Donglai Sect. You can’t possibly do all the chores yourself, can you? If this gets out, it’s a small matter if I lose face, but if your delicate hands become rough, I would be heartbroken.”
Pan Lin said with honeyed words.
Hearing this, Madam Pan’s brows immediately relaxed, and a blush appeared on her face. She said coyly, “We’re husband and wife, why are you so mushy? Then why is she wearing a veil?”
“Her face has a birthmark. I’m afraid she might scare people if she takes it off.”
Pan Lin continued to lie.
This completely reassured Madam Pan. After all, in this immortal sect, there were more women than men, and no matter how philanderous her husband was, he wouldn’t seek out an ugly woman. Thus, she stepped forward to comfort Yaoyao, saying, “Little sister, stay with us from now on. I will definitely treat you well.”
Seeing this, Pan Lin wore a triumphant smile. He didn’t know that under Yaoyao’s veil, her little face was smiling even more cunningly.
…
Meanwhile, in the Donglai Sect contingent in Yongning Prefecture’s Prefecture Capital, they were not in a hurry to leave because Cheng Kang needed to recover from his injuries. Lü Er’s punch had broken several of his ribs, and even a cultivator would find it difficult to recover in a short period.
Of course, Cheng Kang’s most severe injury was not external. As the foremost Immortal Seed of the Xihui Dynasty, being instantly killed by a punch was a severe blow to his spirit. If he couldn’t overcome it, his Dao heart might shatter.
However, this had nothing to do with Qi Huang. She was patiently waiting for the arrival of the fourth round of the lottery draw.
A few days later, the fourth round of the lottery draw began. At this point, only eight sects or individuals remained. None of those who reached this stage were to be trifled with. The most feared among them was naturally Lü Er, whose cultivation at the peak of the Huashen Realm was enough to secure first place in this Evergreen Convention. The others could only strive to get ahead and try to gain some advantage.
Because of this, no one wanted to encounter Lü Er.
Qi Huang was different. She couldn’t wait to send this eyesore back to his hometown, so she was hoping to draw him in this round.
