This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable

"The Netherworld has made an extremely large move this time, targeting our Zhenjiang Prefectural City." As soon as Lin Yao left the hall, Qi Yuan spoke to Lu Qingshan.

Lu Qingshan remained silent.

The Corpse Puppet Chaos was the main plot of the first game version of "Nine Heavens", naturally it was considered a big move.

"For this operation, they first planned for a long time, aiming to snatch my Heavenly Secret Mirror's sub-mirror.

Although the mirror-snatching plan in Yuanshan City failed, from that time on, I felt uneasy.

The Netherworld never acts without purpose. Since they wanted to snatch my Heavenly Secret Mirror's sub-mirror, they must have had some special reason, fearing that the 'Observing Heaven' from the Heavenly Secret Mirror would detect something, and that's why they took such action.

So after coming back, I pondered for a long time and finally used the 'Observing Heaven' ability of the Heavenly Secret Mirror again.

At first, all I saw was a mass of fog."

This must have been the scene caused by the Netherworld paying some price to cover the heavenly secrets.

"This mass of fog made me realize that the matter was not simple. Then, regardless of the cost, I fully stimulated the ability of Observing Heaven. Do you know what I saw?" Qi Yuan asked.

Qi Yuan spoke lightly, but the implications behind his words were far from being so light.

His disregard for cost had consumed almost all of his lifespan.

Lu Qingshan sighed inwardly but asked aloud, "What?"

"Throughout the entire region of Zhenjiang Prefectural City, from the Prefecture City to the Prefectural City, all was enveloped in an unbreakable shroud of black fog and blood light."

Qi Yuan's tone was indifferent, but the words he spoke were earth-shattering.

Lu Qingshan was moved.

The development of the situation had changed.

This time, Qi Yuan did not lose the sub-mirror of the Heavenly Secret Mirror and through 'Observing Heaven,' having spent nearly all his lifespan, he had obtained information he had not noticed in his past life.

This was a turning point.

Lu Qingshan frowned, intentionally leading the conversation, "Does this mean the Netherworld's operation will sweep through the entire Zhenjiang Prefectural region?"

Qi Yuan nodded, "That's what I think too, but we still can't know what means the Netherworld will prepare to use.

The Netherworld has planned this operation for who knows how long; we simply have no starting point."

The secrets of heaven cannot be revealed; being able to see even a hint through 'Observing Heaven' is already snatching a glimpse from heaven. To truly unravel the Netherworld's plot?

It can only be man conquers heaven.

Qi Yuan continued, "It wasn't until you reported to us the information about the surge in prices of three types of Spirit Materials used in strong corpse liquid that we found a breakthrough."

Qi Yuan and the Heavenly Secret Tower's capabilities were not weak, the reason Lu Qingshan often noticed information they were unaware of was simply that Lu Qingshan knew the direction of the plot.

Making predictions after the event is not difficult.

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He could deduce the Netherworld's operation process through the event results he already knew.

The Corpse Puppet Chaos, the Netherworld deployed an incalculable number of corpse puppets.

And to refine such a massive quantity of corpse puppets, the raw materials used would also be incalculable.

Thus with a bit of thought, it could be guessed that in recent decades, in the Zhenjiang Prefectural region, the raw materials for refining corpse puppets would surely rise in price.

This was trivial in the eyes of Lu Qingshan.

But to Qi Yuan and the Heavenly Secret Tower, not knowing that the Netherworld would stir up such a huge disturbance by deploying corpse puppets, who would notice the price changes of a few First Grade Spirit Materials in the vast Spirit Material market?

Therefore, to Qi Yuan and Dantai Qingrun, Lu Qingshan discovering this was astonishing, and they inevitably raised their appraisal of Lu Qingshan to a certain level in their hearts.

"During this period, we investigated cultivators who had purchased the main materials for strong corpse liquid in large batches over the past twenty years, and then through these cultivators, followed the vine to find the people behind them.

As expected, though well-hidden, traces linking them to the Netherworld were found on these people.

We have already spread this net, just in case, and Zhenjiang Tower has also applied for reinforcements from Qing State's main tower. Once reinforcements arrive, it will be time to close the net."

Qi Yuan sighed deeply, "But although we guessed that the Netherworld's penetration in Zhenjiang Prefectural City was very deep, we never imagined that just the tip of the iceberg that was revealed would already be so immense."

...

After finishing the conversation, Lu Qingshan slowly exhaled, feeling somewhat puzzled.

—He wondered for what purpose Qi Yuan had detailed the specific proceedings and plans of this operation to him.

As Lu Qingshan mulled this over, he prepared to leave the Heavenly Secret Tower.

As he stepped out of the western hall, it took only a few steps before he saw Lin Yao, who had been waiting for him for an unknown amount of time.

"Young Master Lu." Lin Yao, upon seeing Lu Qingshan approach, quickly came forward and called out to him.

"Hmm?"

Lin Yao met Lu Qingshan's gaze, which were peach blossom eyes inherited from the true cultivator Lu Bei. Her eyelids grew heavy; she pursed her lips and asked, "Why did you use the favor Qi Yuan owed you on me?"

Lin Yao felt somewhat apprehensive inside.

Since they had met, Lu Qingshan had already helped her twice. Now, Lu Qingshan had given her such a great opportunity.

Lu Qingshan casually said, "It was merely to fulfill a promise I had made."

Lin Yao was taken aback; she remembered.

Originally, Lu Qingshan had told her that he would help her become a Nascent Soul Cultivator. In return, she would have to serve him when he needed her.

At the time, she didn't take it seriously, and the matter was glossed over.

Later, as a price for Lu Qingshan's help to the Lin Family, she had willingly pledged allegiance to Lu Qingshan, but did he still remember that?

Seeing the confusion in Lin Yao's heart, Lu Qingshan chuckled softly and explained, "Moreover, you are only useful to me after you fully awaken your Phantom Body Divine Vein, I don't need just a decoration."

Lin Yao was silent for a while before finally promising with a firm tone, "I will definitely cultivate diligently to repay Young Master Lu's kindness as soon as possible."

Lu Qingshan accepted Lin Yao's promise with a nod, without any formalities.

Cultivators must strive.

This was the greatest opportunity Lin Yao had ever encountered since her birth; so, despite feeling a bit fearful, she wouldn't reject this chance.

Suddenly remembering something, Lu Qingshan took out a jade slip from his storage ring and handed it to Lin Yao.

Lin Yao was startled, took the jade slip and asked, "What is this?"

Lu Qingshan's face bore a mysterious smile, "This is a Divine Skill I have specifically compiled for you.

It will maximize the potential of your Phantom Body Divine Vein. Remember to practice it frequently."

Lin Yao's expression turned solemn, "I dare not take the Divine Skills gifted by Young Master Lu lightly."

...

Lu Qingshan left the Heavenly Secret Tower.

Lin Yao was currently a piece that might not be very useful, but in the future, she could be a cunning move to play as a general.

To enable her to be effective, he needed to let her develop peacefully for some time.

He had already done everything he could at the moment.

The Heavenly Secret Pavillion, there was no sect in the entire Human Race that could surpass it. As long as it values someone, even if it has to pile up vast resources, the Heavenly Secret Pavillion can promote Lin Yao to the Nascent Soul Stage.

Moreover, by avoiding Zhenjiang Prefecture, she could also steer clear of the end-of-year Corpse Puppet Chaos.

That Lin Yao, who was most likely killed during the Corpse Puppet Chaos in his previous life leaving no trace, could now change her fate.

The current time was late August, and there were only three to four months left until the end-of-year Corpse Puppet Chaos.

Ultimately, the time was too short.

Lu Qingshan sighed deeply in his heart.

If he could have shifted his time travel a few decades earlier, giving him time to develop, he was confident and capable of easily stopping this chaos with his own abilities.

Now, he could only take one step at a time and do his best when the time comes.

However, no matter how things progressed, Lu Qingshan had already set a bottom line for himself.

He must leave Zhenjiang City before November to avoid the slaughter of the Corpse Puppet Chaos by the Netherworld.

...

After Lu Qingshan had left, Lin Yao quickly checked the content of the jade slip.

She was very curious about the Divine Skills Lu Qingshan had left for her.

What could it be?

Seven big characters appeared in her mind.

"The Self-Cultivation of an Actor?"