Chapter 86: Secret Maneuvers

Li Yunjing is currently under surveillance. It seems that there are people blocking his path down the mountain to ensure he doesn’t have the chance to contact anyone else.

At this moment, among the people Li Yunjing knows, only Hou Boyan can help him.

"Brother Li, come with me."

Hou Boyan said softly.

"Thank you! Brother!"

Li Yunjing smiled, stood up, and patted Hou Boyan’s shoulder to show their closeness.

Indeed, Hou Boyan looked very excited. A person of such high status called him brother, what an honor!

Li Yunjing showed Hou Boyan great respect, which moved him deeply.

This place was Hou Boyan’s territory. After he discreetly moved the others away, Li Yunjing easily reached the location of the Teleportation Array.

"Brother Li, where to teleport?"

Outside the Teleportation Array of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, there is a control panel specifically for the person in charge of the array. Its main functions are to activate, deactivate, and set the teleportation destination.

"Mad Extreme Peak!"

Li Yunjing stood on the teleportation array and said softly.

"Whew..."

Hou Boyan gasped, then let out a long breath.

He did not expect Brother Li to want to go directly to the mountains in the East District, the legendary Mad Extreme Peak!

Someone like him naturally had no connection with Mad Extreme Peak.

However, it didn’t mean Hou Boyan hadn’t heard of Mad Extreme Peak’s high and mighty status.

"Click! Click!"

Hou Boyan adjusted the coordinates on the Teleportation Array’s control panel.

After confirming, he inserted eight pieces of Low Grade Spirit Stones for Li Yunjing, then nodded and said in a low voice, "Brother Li, everything is ready, you can teleport."

"Start!"

Li Yunjing closed his eyes slightly and nodded.

In the next moment, the teleportation array lit up, and Li Yunjing felt the sensation of weightlessness again.

When he opened his eyes, he had arrived at Mad Extreme Peak.

He was very familiar with this place; it was his second time here.

"Oh? It’s you?"

The person in charge of the teleportation array was slightly startled and quickly recognized Li Yunjing.

Previously, he had guarded the teleportation array and saw Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi appear at Mad Extreme Peak through it.

It hadn’t been two months since this young man came again.

This young man was now wearing a blue Daoist Robe, indicating he had been promoted to an Outer Disciple.

"Yes! Greetings, Brother, I am here to find Fu Chao."

Li Yunjing nodded kindly and explained softly.

"Please go ahead, Junior Brother!"

The Inner Sect Disciple guarding the teleportation array nodded and dared not ask more questions.

Li Yunjing was definitely not an ordinary Outer Disciple!

Last time, he traveled with True Disciple Yu Yunyi; this time, he directly mentioned the name of Fu Family’s True Disciple, Fu Chao.

If they didn’t have a close relationship, Fu Chao could easily dispose of him.

In many people’s eyes, Fu Chao was an evil second-generation cultivator.

Brutal, crazy, savage, domineering, arrogant... all these words were synonymous with Fu Chao.

Many people inherently feared Fu Chao without truly understanding his character.

They regarded Fu Chao as an extremely arrogant lunatic!

Since Li Yunjing befriended such a lunatic, he naturally was considered one of them.

Therefore, the person guarding the teleportation array dared not interfere and let Li Yunjing leave the array freely.

Li Yunjing exited the teleportation array at the mountainside and headed up to the main peak with ease.

After dealing with a few checkpoints, Li Yunjing smoothly arrived outside Fu Chao’s luxurious mansion.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Without reservation, he knocked on the door and stood waiting for Fu Chao to summon him.

After a while, the door opened with a clang, and Fu Chao’s annoying face appeared in front of Li Yunjing again.

"Hey! What do you want this time? Did you encounter trouble again and come to ask for my help?"

Seeing Li Yunjing, Fu Chao raised an eyebrow and sneered.

"Young Master Fu, can we talk inside?"

Li Yunjing chuckled. For someone like Fu Chao, he had already seen through him—just a frivolous young master, a type he had encountered many times in his previous life.

Each one had an overwhelming sense of superiority, but they were not hard to deal with.

Except for their habitual arrogance!

"Come in!"

Fu Chao stepped aside without paying much attention to Li Yunjing, then leisurely walked to a chair in the living room and sat down.

"Hehe..."

Li Yunjing shook his head slightly, indifferent, and followed inside, finding a chair to sit on.

"Tell me, what do you want? I’m busy here!"

Fu Chao picked up a red Spirit Fruit from the table and started biting into it.

"I have a big deal; don’t know if Young Master Fu is interested?"

Li Yunjing chuckled, imitated Fu Chao’s posture, and crossed his legs, showing no restraint.

"Hmm? What big deal?"

Fu Chao was surprised, looking Li Yunjing up and down a few times, then said, "What qualifications do you have to discuss deals with me? I bet selling everything you have wouldn’t amount to enough Spirit Stones for me to buy a Spiritual Artifact."

"Damn!"

Li Yunjing cursed inwardly. This corrupt young master!

First thing he mentions is a Spiritual Artifact!

I’ve never even seen a Spiritual Artifact!

"Regarding the Laws Association’s matters, I know of a big plan. A batch of Wei Henian’s confidants is about to take action. Are you interested?"

Ignoring Fu Chao’s attitude, Li Yunjing continued speaking.

Finally, he made a throat-slitting gesture.

"Wei Henian’s confidants?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Chao’s interest was piqued.

He greatly detested Wei Henian.

If it weren’t for being in the Shenxiao Dao Sect, where a True Disciple couldn’t be touched, he would have already sought out his clan’s experts to kill Wei Henian!

"Of course! The information is absolutely true! How about it? Willing to make a move?"

Li Yunjing nodded affirmatively and continued asking.

"Tell me more in detail!"

Fu Chao became serious, sat up straight, and looked intently at Li Yunjing.

A sense of pressure emanated from him.

Li Yunjing chuckled. Recently, he had encountered many high-ranking figures; Fu Chao’s pressure was child’s play.

"Recently, Fairy Linghua from the Outer Sect has often sought me..."

Li Yunjing said to Fu Chao.

"Wait!"

But before Li Yunjing could continue, Fu Chao raised his hand to interrupt.

This made Li Yunjing frown slightly. What’s wrong with you?

This young master has no manners at all. Doesn’t he know interrupting someone is rude?

"Fairy Linghua, that slut, sought you?"

However, Fu Chao’s words stopped Li Yunjing’s complaints.

"Yes! What’s the matter?"

Li Yunjing asked in confusion.

"Hehe! Don’t you know Fairy Linghua’s history?"

Fu Chao laughed, very pleased, showing his white teeth.

"Hmm? What background does this woman have?"

Li Yunjing was puzzled. He hadn’t really investigated Fairy Linghua.

This woman was probably a member of the Laws Association; what more was there to investigate!

Just a waste of resources!

Li Yunjing had no interest in wasting resources on a woman he already knew was bad.

Besides, relationships need repayment. Today you ask someone for help; tomorrow they seek you out. What will you do?

Li Yunjing wasn’t ungrateful; if someone helped him, he naturally had to repay the favor!

Wouldn’t that just add more trouble for himself?

So when Li Yunjing noticed Fairy Linghua was not a good person, he kept his distance without investigating further.

"Hehe! This slut is Wei Henian’s woman! Seems Wei Henian hates you deeply; he even sent his woman to use the ’honey trap’ on you!"

Fu Chao’s interest soared. This matter had potential!

If they could take down Wei Henian’s woman and thoroughly humiliate her, the Laws Association would know about it. Then Wei Henian would lose face in his power struggle!

"What? She’s Wei Henian’s woman? Wei Henian is that generous? If I had known, I would have treated her harshly!"

Li Yunjing was shocked and suddenly realized.

It seemed Wei Henian had another motive, not just venting his anger.

Was he noticing his speedy cultivation and trying to investigate his secret?

What secret could I have?

Other than being struck by lightning, there’s nothing different!

"Struck by lightning?"

Suddenly, Li Yunjing had a flash of insight.

His significant changes weren’t just due to cultivation; it seemed to have started after that stormy night?

My ability to control lightning power was because of that lightning strike?

Did I get a huge benefit from that crisis?

Li Yunjing’s heart raced with excitement.

"Hahaha! Great! Let’s deal with that slut!"

Hearing Li Yunjing’s words, Fu Chao slapped his thigh, his face reddened with excitement.

At this moment, he found Li Yunjing much more agreeable; this kid had a temperament similar to his own!

They seemed to be kindred spirits!

Interrupted by Fu Chao, Li Yunjing calmed down.

This was not the time to think about being struck by lightning. Now, the crucial task was to use the Fu Family’s power to thwart the Laws Association’s plot against him!

"Deal with the woman first, let Young Master Fu do the honors?"

Li Yunjing teased.

Men bond directly over wine, wealth, and women.

Feeling Fu Chao’s emotional change, Li Yunjing immediately followed suit with his joke.

"Sure! This woman is one of the most outstanding beauties in the Outer Sect, Wei Henian’s canary, untouched by other men. I can play with her!"

Unexpectedly, Li Yunjing’s joke was taken seriously by Fu Chao, who showed enthusiasm.

"Haha! Agreed! This time is an opportunity. Fairy Linghua has invited me for a bounty mission; we can act outside."

Li Yunjing was stunned, then remained calm, continuing his explanation.

"Oh? What kind of mission? Tell me more!"

Fu Chao continued to inquire.

This person was not as simple as he appeared—a smart young master. Li Yunjing had already witnessed his cunning last time.

Not surprised by Fu Chao’s questions, Li Yunjing replied steadily.

Li Yunjing didn’t hesitate or hide anything. He explained slowly, "Fairy Linghua accepted a task from the Law Enforcement Hall to clear out a group of Tribulation Cultivators in the Youlan Mountain Range."

Seeing Fu Chao listening intently, Li Yunjing continued, "The Law Enforcement Hall offered a bounty of three thousand Contribution Points, organizing participants from Inner and Outer disciples led by the Enforcement Hall. This is the task."

"I see!"

Fu Chao nodded, thinking for a moment before smiling and looking at Li Yunjing. He said, "Seems like a plan to kill you in passing. You called me to leverage my power to counterattack, right?"

"Young Master Fu is indeed sharp!"

Li Yunjing nodded and admitted openly.

Fu Chao wasn’t a fool; how could this matter be hidden from him?

"Hmm! I’m very interested in this matter, willing to let you use me once!"

Fu Chao thought for a moment and asked, "You should be followed by the Laws Association. How did you get here? Any chance your whereabouts were leaked?"

"Young Master Fu, your wise thinking impresses me!"

Seeing Fu Chao calmly and thoroughly considering everything in such a short time, Li Yunjing couldn’t help but give him a thumbs up.

Then, Li Yunjing explained how he arrived at Mad Extreme Peak.