Nine Skies: Divine Demon Transformation

Frustrating Tasks

Chapter 15: Frustrating Tasks

Guang said, "I just want both of you to join our Xuanwu Sect." He explained to Yu Ji the power distribution in Taiyuan County and the conflicts with the Flame Sect.

Through Guang's explanation, Lin Feng and Yu Ji learned that cultivators in this world lived as ordinary people. In every city worldwide, there were various types of cultivators. With over three billion people globally, the number of cultivators was approximately fifty million. Ordinary people had their living space, governed by laws and managed by ordinary people. Cultivators had their own space, governed by hidden laws. If a cultivator violated these laws, the supernatural department of each country would arbitrate. Struggles among cultivators were not allowed to occur in front of ordinary citizens. Over ninety-nine percent of ordinary people worldwide were unaware of the existence of cultivators. Cultivators were not allowed to harm ordinary people and were prohibited from using force in professional competitions where they participated as ordinary individuals.

After listening, Lin Feng muttered, "Mr. Guang, are you saying that I violated these so-called hidden laws?"

Guang stared into Yu Ji's eyes and said, "Yes, and it's punishable by death."

"Is the Central Supernatural Department very powerful?" Lin Feng asked.

Guang smiled, "Among the top ten cultivators in the Yanhuang Empire, three are part of the Central Supernatural Department. They can easily handle cases involving us. Are they powerful enough for you?"

After some thought, Lin Feng said, "Alright, I'll join."

Lin Feng didn't want to owe anyone any favors.

Guang's purpose in coming this time was to recruit Yu Ji, not Lin Feng. With one less innate master, the Xuanwu Sect was no longer able to compete with the Flame Sect. Now, this woman was an innate master, filling the void.

Guang said, "Mr. Lin, joining our Xuanwu Sect, we welcome you wholeheartedly! How about Miss Yu Ji?"

After hearing this, Yu Ji casually said, "I'm not interested in the struggles between these sects. As you know, I have my own organization, and I can't join any other organization."

Guang said, "I know that. I only invite Miss Yu Ji to become a worshiper in our Xuanwu Sect. It doesn't conflict with your membership in another organization. You won't need to handle internal sect affairs. You'll only need to act when your help is required for significant matters within the sect."

"Oh?" Yu Ji said, "I just want to know what benefits there are for me."

Guang, realizing that Yu Ji had set her terms, said with a smile, "There are many benefits, firstly, money is not a problem. Secondly, your position in the Xuanwu Sect is second only to the sect master and equals mine."

"No problem, I'll join." It turned out they wanted her to work for them.

Guang twitched his mouth. This girl changed her mind so quickly, but at least she agreed. Then, extending his right hand, he said, "Welcome to both of you."

On the fifth day after Lin Feng and Yu Ji joined the Xuanwu Sect, they received their first assignment.

Guang personally brought Lin Feng and Yu Ji to the Xuanwu Sect.

Seeing the majestic characters "Xuanwu," Lin Feng couldn't help but smile bitterly. The first time he came, he was brought in as a prisoner, and the second time, he was invited.

Guang led the two to a side hall. As soon as they entered, they saw a middle-aged man in his fifties sitting quietly on the sofa. The man had an ordinary appearance, but his eyes were sharp, giving off an intimidating feeling. He held a cigar in his mouth, leisurely puffing away.

"Uncle Yuan, these two are Miss Yu Ji and Mr. Lin Feng I often mention to you."

"Please take a seat, both of you," Li Tianyuan said with a friendly smile.

"This is our Xuanwu Sect's sect master, Uncle Yuan."

Sect master? Wasn't Li Tianyuan the richest man in Taiyuan County? How could this business tycoon be the sect master of the Xuanwu Sect? Lin Feng was amazed, carefully observing Li Tianyuan. However, Li Tianyuan looked very amiable, no different from an ordinary person. But the more ordinary he seemed, the more Lin Feng felt that Li Tianyuan was unfathomable.

After exchanging greetings, Li Tianyuan smiled and asked, "What would you like to drink?"

"Water," Lin Feng and Yu Ji answered simultaneously.

Li Tianyuan was stunned for a moment, then slapped his forehead and burst into hearty laughter. "Look at my memory. I almost forgot. A killer should always keep a cool head. Besides water, don't drink anything else. I apologize for the oversight."

Li Tianyuan seemed to have something more to say.

"Miss Yu Ji, Mr. Lin Feng, you have joined our Xuanwu Sect, and from now on, we are all one family. I believe both of you have read about our sect. Recently, we have been in fierce conflict with the Flame Sect, and many matters are inseparable. Now, there is an important task at hand that we would like both of you to handle."

Yu Ji calmly said, "Please go on."

Li Tianyuan continued, "Recently, we received information about spiritual beasts appearing around Mount Lingyun. The three major sects in Taiyuan County are already aware of this. Therefore, we would like to ask both of you to handle this matter. What are your thoughts?"

Yu Ji looked at Lin Feng and asked, "Feng, what do you think?"

Recently, Yu Ji had been cultivating Lin Feng's decision-making abilities, cleansing him of his childishness.

With this question, Li Tianyuan and Guang judged that this woman listened to this man!

Lin Feng, not understanding the situation, said expressionlessly, "Since the sect master mentioned that all three major sects are aware of it, they will certainly send people to look for the spiritual beasts. I think, firstly, we lack manpower. Secondly, I still have to go to school, and naturally, Yu Ji has to accompany me."

Inwardly cursing, Lin Feng had no idea what spiritual beasts were, but he had a rough idea based on novels or online games. When he thought about those powerful monsters, he felt a shiver. Entrusting this task to the two of them seemed like sending them to their deaths.

Li Tianyuan and Guang could obviously tell that Lin Feng had tactfully refused.

Guang took out a file from the drawer behind him and pushed it toward Lin Feng. "I've already taken care of your school issue. I've requested a one-month leave from the school. As for Yu Ji's identity, we have registered her residence in Niutou Village. I've also arranged a job for Yu Ji as the school's librarian. As for your mother, Chu Yuxiang's job, we have also arranged it at a company not far from your school. We've rented a house for you two in the north of the city. Here are the keys..."

Damn! Lin Feng looked at the documents on the table. Appendicitis? A one-month sick leave, and the neighborhood is an affluent area...

Li Tianyuan said, "Handling the matter of finding spiritual beasts is not a big deal. Since we are in intense conflict with the Flame Sect, they won't send any experts. You two grew up around Mount Lingyun, so you are more familiar with the area. Moreover, both of you secretly joined our Xuanwu Sect, making it more convenient for you to handle this task. It's the best for you two. If you find it inappropriate, you can discuss it with Mr. Guang. His recent task is assassination, and it's an assassination of an innate master!"

"Well..." Lin Feng was directly speechless. It was said to be a discussion, but you had already decided! Li Tianyuan and Guang were in harmony, digging a pit and waiting for us to jump in.

This is really frustrating!

"Alright, this matter will be on me and Yu Ji. Then, what about our funding?" Handling things definitely required money!

Guang said, "The funds have already been transferred to the bank card I gave you earlier."

Lin Feng gave a thumbs-up directly and twitched his mouth. "Mr. Guang's efficiency is really high!"

The next day, early in the morning, the two set out, walking quickly along the mountain paths towards the deep mountains.

On the way, Yu Ji stared at the longbow on Lin Feng's back and said, "The quality of this bow is too poor, and as for these arrows, I'm afraid they can't even pierce the fur of a magical beast."

Magical beast? Do you think we're playing "World of Warcraft"? Lin Feng twitched his mouth, choosing to ignore her.

Ignoring Lin Feng's silence, Yu Ji continued, "Your bow has no additional attributes, and it's made of ordinary steel. It's easy to break, and even an ordinary hunter wouldn't use such inferior tools."

Yu Ji criticized Lin Feng's bow and arrows. Lin Feng felt extremely depressed. This bow was given to him by an elder in the village before he passed away, and he had to pass it on. Was it really that bad? The old man said he shot a bear with this bow before he died!

Leading Yu Ji to a Taoist temple, Lin Feng said, "Stay here obediently. Don't go in. If you anger my master inside, I won't let you off!"

"I don't care. I'll follow wherever you go!"

"Not this again, Yu Ji. Things are different now. Don't mess with me, please! This woman can't enter the temple. It's a rule of the sect! Let me tell you, if you really go in, I guarantee we're done!"

After leaving these harsh words, Lin Feng entered the Taoist temple alone.