### Chapter 6: Off to Distant Lands! Slaying the Heart Demon!
Out of nowhere, 34 traitors were discovered, and Wang Qianshan was in high spirits. This was definitely a feat worth boasting about. After all, the Monster-Catching Tribe sent all those people over just for his sake!
But then, a few shouting people showed up at the Law Enforcement Hall’s entrance, screaming that “Lin Nan is a traitor and the mastermind behind the assault on the Main Peak.”
Excuse me, I really didn’t need you to tell me that!
Did some elder who had a grudge against her get wind of my predicament after I had to let her go and send in minions to annoy me?
Get them out of here with a stick, pronto!
After his subordinates reported that those troublemakers had been knocked out and dumped halfway up the mountain, Wang Qianshan finally let out a sigh of relief.
In the Heavenly Sword Sect’s side hall, while the Grand Hall was still under renovation, it served as a meeting place.
“Master, this time, with the help of Elder Lei from the Monster-Catching Tribe, our investigation yielded great results!” Wang Qianshan’s eyes sparkled, filled with energy, sweeping away the gloom of past failures.
Ling Xiaozu seemed to acknowledge Wang Qianshan’s recent achievements and even cracked a rare smile, “What are the specifics? Any findings?”
Wang Qianshan held his head high and boomed, “We’ve captured 34 Monster Race spies.”
The elders gasped in disbelief.
“How could there be so many spies? This can’t be right!”
“Yeah, our Heavenly Sword Sect is super strict about recruitment. How could they sneak in?”
“Is it possible there was some mistake here?”
Wang Qianshan smirked, “Elders, don’t jump to conclusions. You’re well aware of the underhanded tactics of the Monster-Catching Tribe. No matter how deeply spies hide, they always leave traces.”
“If you don’t believe me, you can come with me to the dungeon. Those 34 individuals clearly exhibited characteristics of the Monster Race. There’s no chance it’s a misjudgment.”
Seeing no one dared to object further, Wang Qianshan turned to Ling Xiaozu, “Regarding the interrogation results, it’s crucial. I request to report this to the Master privately.”
The other elders frowned.
“What do you mean, Wang Qianshan? Are you afraid we’ll leak any secrets?”
“Yeah, it’s just a minor achievement. No need to be so excessive!”
“Hmph, be careful. The higher you climb, the harder you fall!”
Ignoring their protests, Wang Qianshan bowed to Ling Xiaozu again.
After a moment of contemplation, Ling Xiaozu nodded, “Alright, everyone else, please withdraw. If there’s anything important, I’ll convey it to you all.”
Though the elders weren’t pleased, they couldn’t stick around after the Master had spoken. After giving Wang Qianshan one last scornful glance, they gradually left.
“Little brother, if you keep standing firm like this, they’ll just start feeling worse about you,” Ling Xiaozu shook his head.
“I’m only responsible to my brother. What others think of me is irrelevant,” Wang Qianshan replied.
“…Fine, go ahead.”
“Among those 34, one is Yan Zhike’s junior, under Elder Li’s tutelage. I didn’t want to mention this in front of the elders to avoid them colluding.”
“Hmm… let’s set aside Elder Li for now. What else did you discover?”
“Yan Zhike and his junior belong to the Ji Shen organization of the Monster Race. On the night the Main Peak was attacked, Yan Zhike’s task was to draw everyone’s attention to buy time for the other two teams.”
“His junior was tasked with continuing to infiltrate the Heavenly Sword Sect. They’re scheming to steal the Monster King’s avatar, not just to resurrect the Monster King, but seem to be plotting something grand.”
“As for what exactly this plan entails, no matter how much we interrogate him, he won’t spill the details. He likely isn’t privy to the truth.”
“Fortunately, we pried a location for one of Ji Shen’s branches in the human realm from him. If we dispatch someone there secretly, we might capture one or two key characters and unravel this mystery.”
Ling Xiaozu’s eyes lit up, “Good.”
Wang Qianshan continued, “This matter is urgent, so please allow me to take people there immediately.”
“Where is this branch located?”
“The East Sea.”
“The East Sea… Isn’t that the territory of the Flowerless Palace?”
Wang Qianshan nodded, “Indeed. While we both belong to the Seven Great Sects of the human realm, we don’t have much interaction. I’m worried if the Flowerless Palace also has spies like we do, so we must avoid alarming them this time.”
“Otherwise, if anything unexpected happens, it could critically affect our operations.”
After thinking for a moment, Ling Xiaozu said, “Little brother, don’t rush. This matter requires careful planning.”
“But brother, this is urgent! If we don’t act quickly, we can’t predict what Ji Shen will do with the Monster King’s avatar. It would be too late to regret it afterward.”
Ling Xiaozu replied, “Little brother, the Flowerless Palace is entirely composed of female cultivators. If you storm their territory with a large group without prior warning, it will definitely spark conflict between the two factions. Wouldn’t that just make it easier for Ji Shen to take advantage of our alertness?”
Wang Qianshan thought for a while; it did make sense.
“What are you suggesting, then?”
“Let Luo Ying go. We both know her strength; even if she goes alone, it shouldn’t be a problem. Moreover, since Ji Shen’s branch is within the territory of the Flowerless Palace, we need to keep a low profile. Just gathering intel is enough—then we can devise our next move.”
Wang Qianshan nodded in agreement, “So we’ll do it your way, brother. However, should we conduct a thorough investigation here in Sky Sword City? I worry there might be similar spy organizations like Yihong Courtyard around.”
Ling Xiaozu pondered for a moment. “I was originally concerned that this would disturb the populace too much, but considering Thousand Bird City was almost overturned with countless casualties, it seems necessary to conduct individual inspections. It saves us from being caught off guard by traitors in the future.”
Wang Qianshan instantly perked up, “You just wait for my good news, brother!”
…
On Liousha Peak, Luo Ying had just returned from the Main Peak, her cheeks as rosy as ever. But her skirt seemed to have a bit of dust, probably from an unfortunate encounter during her return.
“Master Sister, you’re back!”
The male character and Fatty rushed up, all smiles and flattery.
Luo Ying shook her head, “The more I look at you two, the more you seem like brothers of different fathers and mothers. By the way, is that icy-faced chap never coming back?”
The male character scratched his head and chuckled, “Well… I’m not sure how it happened, but as far as I can see, he’s definitely out for good.”
Fatty chimed in, “Your first persona has totally bitten the dust. I’ve always found that frosty face unbearable. We’re a much better match. After all, you can only enter the same door if you’re from the same family.”
Luo Ying pulled out a wine flask and took a hearty swig, “This afternoon, you two are coming with me on a little trip. We’ll be away for about a week or so.”
Fatty was overjoyed, nearly bouncing off the walls. He had just spent days locked up in a dungeon and was close to going crazy. Though Liousha Peak was beautiful, he had seen enough of it. He longed to escape the Small Thousand World and return to that enviable city life.
“Really? A public trip? All expenses paid?”
The male character spat, “Public trip, my foot! It’s all Master Sister’s money. She eats well, and we just drink the leftover soup.”
Luo Ying squinted at the male character, a hint of intoxication in her eyes. “You’re getting better at sweet talking. It’s all worth the effort I put into rescuing you both.”
“At the Heavenly Sword Sect, Master Sister is our everything. Even the sect leader can’t take away our love for her.”
“Ha ha, smooth talker!”
Fatty puffed his cheeks, looking at the male character. This second persona was way too good at stealing the spotlight! This was supposed to be his part, and now he felt like a fool, just trailing behind the second persona for scraps.
Didn’t anyone see how happy Luo Ying was every time she met the second persona?
Fatty suddenly felt an intense wave of crisis.
No way, this was absolutely not happening! He was the one who deserved the second place, while no one else dared to compete for the first.
His collection of novels was stacked high with palace intrigues, and the harem ladies had shown him how to win almost a hundred times over. How could he possibly be outdone by a measly second persona?
Just wait, Master Sister’s affection is mine! All mine!
For some reason, at that moment, Fatty began to nostalgically miss the icy cold first persona…
…
A sip of fiery liquor slid down her throat, seemingly tearing apart memories from years gone by, making her hand tremble as she gripped the flask tightly.
Back then, she was a budding girl in love, while her master brother, Fu Yetian, had already taken root deep within her heart.
Her diligence and rapid progress were all to catch his eye among the crowd.
After all, Fu Yetian was a genius, whereas she was just an ordinary Inner Door Disciple.
Years later, she had matured and grown closer to him. Just when she mustered the courage and her heart raced to confess her feelings…
Unexpectedly, disaster struck.
In one night, Fu Yetian suddenly betrayed the Heavenly Sword Sect, reportedly for the love of a Monster Race girl.
For her sake, he even sacrificed the sect that had raised him for years, slaying over a hundred pursuers, and then vanished without a trace.
When Luo Ying learned all this, she completely shattered.
She had never imagined that the master brother she loved for so long would turn out to be such a person.
That night, she got drunk for the first time.
She suddenly realized that being drunk felt great; she could forget everything and break free from her shackles, finally living like a real person.
From then on, she never left her wine.
Whenever his shadow crossed her mind, she’d take a sip and drink until she forgot everything.
She thought she’d never have anything to do with him again in this lifetime.
But just now, the Master summoned her to meet and asked if she was willing to go to the Flowerless Palace.
And there was a high chance she would encounter Fu Yetian, who had become a member of Ji Shen.
Go? Of course, she would go!
Only by eliminating Fu Yetian herself could she truly vanquish her heart demon.
This day, she had waited a long, long time for.
