"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 am afraid that the appointment and transfer department of Qingxuan Palace 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 needs the efforts of elite disciples like you. Delegating the intelligence station to a lower level would be overkill. I will say hello to them at the Rentiao Department."

Zhu Xu and Tang Ning were slightly shocked when they heard what he said. What does it mean that the Demon Sect has made a comeback? 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

My sect has resources and territory under its control. Therefore, I led some of my disciples back first to prevent the sect from not being strong enough and being caught off guard by the Youmei Sect."

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. There is no doubt about this, but I didn’t expect that they were spread so deeply and all such confidential matters were found out.

It may be that Shuiyun Sect's spy who was placed in Youmei Sect got the information, but it's unknown.

Tangning frowned and said, "I wonder how their discussions went. When will they arrive in Chu?"

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 instructions

They will be able to reach Chu State in a month, and their small leading force may be even faster."

Tang Ning and Zhu Xu looked at each other in shock. They didn't expect that the Youmei Sect would come so quickly. A bloody war was 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 quickly establish a foothold for them. You should go back and prepare! Wait for the sect's orders."

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

The next day, Tang Ning left the sect and headed for the intelligence station. He wanted to prepare in advance and hand over the work.

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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. I have sent a letter to report this matter a few days ago. According to the past rules of our Intelligence Department, monks in the late stage of Foundation Establishment generally no longer go out.

Therefore, I would like to transfer him back to the sect, do you agree with this?"

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 should 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 immediately report to the Qingxuan Palace." Zhu Xu ignored Du Yuankai: "Now let's discuss the second matter. The fifth team disciples Han Rong and Shi Jing disappeared outside and were killed. I am investigating the traces of the remaining members of the Corpse Puppet Sect.

This matter is likely to be related to the Corpse Puppet Sect, so I intend to send someone from the aircraft rescue team to investigate."

……………………

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

"Ask Li Shuo to come to my room."

"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 placement 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, I would like to invite fellow Taoist Xu to come."

"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 Xianshi came to see me and asked me what I have to say."

"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?"

"Yes! According to the rules of the department, monks in the late stage of foundation establishment generally will 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. Why should you and me, practitioners, worry about such things?"

Xu Qingwan also smiled: "Qi Yuan, please ask the Tang Immortal to take care of you."

"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 safer to stay at the intelligence station at this time, at least there is no need to directly conflict with 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, Xu Qingwan stood up and left.

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

Report it to Uncle Tang?"

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

Tang Ning was sitting cross-legged in the room when she 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 reached his ears.

He stood up to greet us 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 the sect."

"Senior Brother Du was joking. I was just lucky. Please come in quickly." Tang Ning said, and the two of them entered the room and sat down.

Du Yuankai sighed slightly: "The distance between people is indeed incomparable. I have been in the intelligence station for sixty years and I am still stuck in the middle stage of foundation construction. Now I am in my twilight 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 said nothing and did not answer the question.

"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, announced the appointment to the disciples in the basement, worked hard for a few days, and completed the handover of the work at hand.

They also introduced him one by one, including the details of various lurking forces. After that, Tang Ning left the intelligence station, walked for a day, and returned to the sect. She first went to Zhuxu Cave Mansion to say hello, chatted for a while, and then said goodbye.

go.

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

"It seems that Qian Yizong has received the news and has evacuated." said the old man who led it.

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

……………

In the Lu family's house in Qinchuan, Lu Xin was sitting in the meditation room on credit. Suddenly the wind chimes rang. He opened his eyes, stood up and opened the stone door of the meditation 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 the Qian Yizong finds out, how will he survive? He will also harm us, so drive him away quickly."
Chapter completed!