Troublemaker’s Guide to Immortality

Chapter 142: Quiet Moves, Deadly Plans



After Yue Zhao and Yun Jin left, Yang Hui remained in his original posture, unmoving. He didn't even reach for the storage pouch that contained the seeds.

He was waiting.

And he didn't have to wait long.

A disciple from the Sect Leader's faction arrived to visit.

Yang Hui calmly allowed him in.

Before the disciple could even begin circling around the topic, Yang Hui spoke directly, explaining that Yun Jin had rented an Earthfire Room for a full month to study forging.

The disciple was momentarily stunned, but Yang Hui's full cooperation was definitely a good sign. He asked a few more questions, wanting to confirm the details. After verifying that Yun Jin truly intended to spend a whole month on forging, he left without further delay.

Yang Hui still didn't move from his seat.

A long time passed.

Finally, he let out a sigh.

There was no helping it.

The life of a fence-sitter had to go on.

~

Soon after, Zhao Wuji received the report from the disciple.

His eyebrows lifted slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

Very good.

As expected, Yang Hui still didn't dare go against him.

And Yun Jin? Instead of preparing for the full sect assembly two months from now, she was wasting time learning to forge?

What did that count as?

That was called wasting time.

Self-studying for two months, with no background in forging—what could she possibly learn?

But if she wanted to waste her time, Zhao Wuji certainly wouldn't stop her.

His mood improved considerably.

After some thought, he headed to a secluded cave residence in the back mountain.

This was Ruan Jun's place of seclusion.

Whether or not Yun Jin could be eliminated during the full sect assembly would all come down to this top disciple of his. When Zhao Wuji arrived, Ruan Jun was immersed in meditation.

Sensing someone's presence, Ruan Jun opened his eyes and greeted respectfully, "Master."

Zhao Wuji nodded with satisfaction. "Your temperament has settled considerably in these past days. If you had this state of mind earlier, you might not have fallen for Yun Jin's tricks."

At the mention of Yun Jin, a flicker of coldness passed through Ruan Jun's eyes. His voice was calm. "People only grow by learning hard lessons. Rest assured, Master. Two months from now, I will take her head with my own hands."

Zhao Wuji looked even more pleased. "Very good."

He took out several bottles of pills. "These will improve your spiritual power. If you take them all, your cultivation should advance another step."

Ruan Jun's face lit up. "Then I'll have even more confidence."

"And that's not all," Zhao Wuji added as he brought out a set of needle-shaped artifacts. "These are extremely powerful and specialized for ambushes. Bind them by blood and store them inside your body. When the time comes, strike her vital acupoints without hesitation."

Ruan Jun's eyes gleamed as he hurriedly bowed. "With this, the odds are practically guaranteed."

"No," Zhao Wuji said sharply. "Not practically. I want absolute certainty."

Ruan Jun nodded firmly. "She's merely at Foundation Establishment. I'm two entire major realms above her. With your support, Master, if I can't win, then I don't deserve to live."

Zhao Wuji shared the same view, but he still gave one final warning. "That girl Yun Jin is strange. Don't underestimate her. When the moment comes, finish it in one strike."

"Yes." Ruan Jun's expression turned solemn.

Zhao Wuji gave him a few more words of encouragement before leaving the cave.

After that, he went to see another person.

"Luo Yi," Zhao Wuji narrowed his eyes. "You've already defeated Lin Ya nine times at the previous sect assemblies. If you win again this time, you will officially become the new peak master of Tianjian Peak."

Luo Yi was a man with plain features and a thin, dark build. But his eyes glinted with a sharp light, revealing a shrewd nature. In daily life, he didn't stand out much in the Tianxing Sect. But everyone knew that, aside from the current peak masters, Luo Yi was likely the strongest contender in the entire sect.

"Rest assured, Sect Leader. Lin Ya's cultivation only continues to decline. Defeating him now will be no trouble at all," Luo Yi replied calmly.

Zhao Wuji smiled. "Lin Ya is not the real threat. But there may be others trying to challenge your claim to Tianjian Peak. Don't let your guard down."

Luo Yi said with confidence, "My sword fears no one."

Zhao Wuji nodded in satisfaction. "Only two months left. Don't grow complacent. I will personally bestow your new position when the time comes."

"Yes." Luo Yi's heart surged with excitement.

To be named the peak master of Tianjian Peak, one had to possess the finest swordsmanship in the sect. That title had belonged to Lin Ya for years. His sword arts were mysterious and unmatched.

But ever since his injury, his cultivation had been falling steadily.

Luo Yi had defeated him nine times already.

This would be the final match.

If he won, then Luo Yi would become the next peak master of Tianjian Peak.

His grip tightened around his sword. His eyes burned with ambition.

Seeing this, Zhao Wuji smiled again.

"With both Ruan Jun and Luo Yi, there was no chance of failure. Two months from now, at the full sect assembly… come, tell me—how could I possibly lose?"

~

Meanwhile, at Lingqi Peak.

Under the guidance of a disciple, Yue Zhao and Yun Jin arrived at Earthfire Room 203.

"All you have to do is place the token into the slot on the door," the disciple explained. "That will unlock the Earthfire Room. Once closed, the door can only be opened from the inside. Outsiders won't be able to get in. If anything goes wrong, there's an emergency bell inside. Ring it, and we'll force open the room from the outside. But I should warn you, emergency breaches come with a 20 mid-grade spirit stone fee."

Yue Zhao couldn't help clicking his tongue in amusement.

Lingqi Peak really knew how to run a business.

This sort of tactic might be worth copying.

"The black iron has already been placed inside. Junior Sister Yun may enter at any time," the disciple added.

"Thank you, Senior Brother," Yun Jin said with a nod. She tested the token, inserting it into the groove.

The heavy door slowly opened.

Yun Jin stepped inside and took a look around.

A deep trench ran through the room, lined with clusters of Earthfire flames. The air was thick with fire-attributed spiritual energy. All other elements had been pushed out completely.

No wonder Yang Hui said this place wasn't suitable for cultivation.

But Yun Jin didn't care.

She didn't rely on ambient spiritual energy anyway. Her power came from pills, not the meager five-elemental qi in the air.

This place…

Secluded. Secure. Completely cut off from the outside.

It was the perfect place to break through.

Yun Jin made up her mind.

She would attempt her breakthrough to the Golden Core stage right here. And while she was at it, she would reforge the Tai'a Sword to two-star rank.

Two tasks. One month. It would be tight, but possible.

After a quick look around, Yun Jin didn't begin her seclusion right away. She and Yue Zhao first returned briefly to Tianjian Peak.

She informed Lin Ya and the others of her plan. Then she gave specific instructions to Gu Jinghong and Ye Cheng, and even spent quite some time lecturing Gun Gun.

Finally, she entrusted Yue Zhao with a list of two materials needed to upgrade Tai'a. She asked him to try and source them. Once found, he could notify her with the communication token, and she'd come out to retrieve them.

After everything was settled, Yun Jin officially began her seclusion.

Right now, she was still at the Foundation Establishment stage.

But by the time she emerged, she would be Golden Core stage.


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