Remould the Glory of Sword Art

"Oh, who did it?" Xie Xuanyi asked.

"Paperman Sect."

The manager of Fangyuan Fang hesitated for a moment before speaking slowly. This time, he did not ask Xie Xuanyi for any talismans.

According to the rules of Fangyuan Fang, accepting three Haoran Talismans was tantamount to taking on the entire task of sorting through the information both internally and externally.

"The Yin Mountain is still under the lockdown of the main sect, but the Yin Mountain Three Saints have already declared war on the Paperman Sect."

The manager of Fangyuan Fang said, "The Dachu Royal Family has strictly guarded the entrances to the mountains in Nan Prefecture. Since yesterday, many powerful cultivators have been arriving in Lingqu City, but as for the Paperman Sect, so far there has been no response... The catastrophe of exhausted Primordial Energy is 'slowly' spreading within the vast mountains. Perhaps it is a fight over territory, or perhaps there is another plot at hand. This is all the information that Fangyuan Fang has for now."

This information was worth the three talismans.

Xie Xuanyi's expression under his hat became grave.

The news of Chi Hun's death had already spread—

Since Fangyuan Fang knew about it, it meant that soon, powers far and wide, including the major forces, would know.

However, it seemed that there had been no slipups in his handling of the scene, and this dirty water had been successfully splashed onto the head of the Paperman Sect.

Yet the declaration of war by the Yin Mountain Three Saints was unexpected.

Daoist Chi Hun, although being at the perfect stage of the Cave Heaven Realm and a hopeful candidate for the elevation to a Yin God.

His death alone should not have hastened this war.

"...Does the Yin Mountain have other support behind them?"

Xie Xuanyi murmured softly.

Of course, there would be no answer to this question.

Fangyuan Fang was only responsible for providing factual information about objective events that had occurred. They did not offer any subjective speculation or intelligence.

"I would like to know more about the 'Paperman Sect.'"

Xie Xuanyi posed the last and most important question of his visit.

The manager of Fangyuan Fang paused for a moment.

"Do you have intelligence on the 'Daoist Master'? How many talismans would it cost?"

Xie Xuanyi took out his purse.

However, the response he received was—

"Sorry."

The manager of Fangyuan Fang said regretfully, "Fangyuan Fang is powerless in this matter. As for that 'Daoist Master,' even the owners of the establishment are curious... So far, he seems to have only a 'Daoist Master' by name, wandering without a trace, no one has seen his true face, nor witnessed him in action. We only know that the disciples of the Paperman Sect hold him in the highest respect, and they have developed incredibly rapidly over the past ten years, even overtaking the Three Great Sects in the Southern Border."

Xie Xuanyi felt some disappointment.

Daoist Master.

Lord Lu.

Such a renowned person seemed almost as if he had never existed...

Upon reflection, what was even more absurd was that he, Xie Xuanyi, appeared to be the one with the most intelligence.

At least, Lu Yuzhen had revealed his real name to him.

"Sir, we truly apologize."

The manager of Fangyuan Fang was helpless as well. He pointed to the purse and asked carefully, "Would you reconsider the task of 'Drawing the Sword Qi Bell Array Patterns'?"

"Which great figure is this great figure?"

Xie Xuanyi suddenly became interested.

"Sir..."

The manager said earnestly, "You know the rules of Fangyuan Fang."

In all of Dachu, purchasing such powerful array patterns for a high price must mean that a powerful individual is behind it.

"It's not that I can't draw talismans."

Xie Xuanyi narrowed his eyes and spoke slowly, "I am familiar with the Sword Qi Bell Array Patterns. How much is that figure offering?"

"A Ninth Grade treasure, the 'Xuanzhen Sword,' one Purple Yuan Pill."

The manager of Fangyuan Fang held up a finger, saying seriously, "And an opportunity to observe the Xuanshui Cave Heaven from up close."

The news about the opening of the Da Sui Sword Palace had spread far and wide.

The once-in-sixty-years Xuanshui Cave Heaven was about to open.

The so-called invitation to enjoy the view also had its interpretation... only a very few esteemed guests of the Sword Palace would be able to see the wonders of the Xuanshui Cave Heaven up close.

Most people could only stand outside the grotto heaven and admire it through the "array patterns."

"Interesting."

Xie Xuanyi smiled, "Seeing the Xuanshui Cave Heaven is not easy... Is that great figure from within the Sword Palace?"

"I'm not sure about that."

The manager smiled, "Since the mission from that great figure is circulating within the Fang, it indicates that he has the capability to fulfill it. Even if he breaches the contract, the owners will pay the reward."

Fangyuan Fang was only responsible for publishing rewards, collecting fees... and verifying the authenticity of tasks.

In other words.

To ensure their reputation remained unblemished, Fangyuan Fang would naturally pre-verify the ability of the employers.

Once the deal was made, rules must be followed.

Neither party needed to worry about contract breaches.

"Esteemed guest, the Sword Qi Bell Array Pattern is already half-completed, and perhaps in a few days, that great figure will remove their offer."

The manager of Fangyuan Fang produced a copper token resembling a coin, handing it to Xie Xuanyi with respect, "Should you change your mind, you can use this token to contact 'Fangyuan Fang' at any time."

Xie Xuanyi said nothing, accepted the token, and left the teahouse.

...

...

At the Southern Border Yin Mountain, the sky was filled with rosy clouds.

The main sect continued to enforce the Sealing Mountain, but at this moment, the Yin Mountain seemed to have gained an air of unease and battle intent.

Within a hundred miles, killing intent floated.

After Daoist Chi Hun's death, the Yin Mountain declared war on the Paperman Sect—

The news was tumultuous and intense.

But in reality.

Peacetime prevailed across the Southern Border, and this so-called "declaration of war" had happened more than once over the past decade.

The ironic part was.

After many years of declarations, there had yet to be a major battle.

Moreover, since the Paperman Sect never responded, the "declaration of war" had been raised more than once, and just as often the banners were quietly furled.