Chapter 406: Chapter 162: The Fourth Child Returns as a Paperman (6k)_2
Both were shocked.
Yan Xiaohu asked in confusion, "Three arrays? They only need two. Why would they want three? Could there be another faction involved?"
"When were they purchased? And where are those three arrays installed?" Zhou Qing asked hurriedly, his brows furrowed.
Zhang Wanbao shook his head and apologized, "We are businessmen, and this involves our customers’ privacy. If we casually disclose it, the credibility of the Wanxiang Auction will be seriously questioned."
Zhou Qing realized immediately and apologized quickly.
After all, he couldn’t let his own matters affect the reputation of the Wanxiang Auction, especially since they had helped with acquiring the Nascent Soul Formation Pill, Chaos Profound Gold, and Soul Breath Immortal Grass.
But soon enough, Zhang Wanbao’s eyes became dull, and he spoke mechanically, "Three teleportation arrays. Two are installed in the Cangyan Daoist Palace and the Phecda Sect, while the third is not in any sect but in a mountain range in the wild. I don’t know the exact location; Master Fu didn’t tell me."
The next moment, Zhang Wanbao’s eyes cleared, and he rubbed his temples.
Muttering to himself, "My head hurts, like I had a soul search performed on me. I can’t remember anything. Anyway, I haven’t eaten yet. Do you guys have any food?"
Zhou Qing: "..."
Yan Xiaohu: "..."
Seeing Zhang Wanbao’s hopeful face, the two exchanged glances and couldn’t help but laugh.
"Yes, plenty. Let’s go!" The three of them headed straight for the Jade Dining Hall.
...
After they had eaten and drunk to their fill, Zhou Qing fell into thought.
Asking Senior Fu Kui would be pointless; he wouldn’t divulge customer information, especially considering the top-grade spirit stones spent.
But what Zhang Wanbao disclosed was already very clear.
Their visit was purely to install the arrays. The third installed in the wild could only serve one purpose—a relay station.
Using this relay station, those carrying the array can reach their destination quickly, transporting the newly installed puppets back right after the base had been set up.
This avoids interception along the way.
Lately, the alliance of the Three Sects has frequently destroyed freshly installed, defenseless puppets.
This is the only option; there can’t be a third faction teleporting inside the Cangyan Daoist Palace, right?
Would someone as suspicious as Sikong Yan trust anyone?
He would rather give orders from outside and have others execute them directly.
But then again, the third teleportation array would surely be guarded by multiple Divinity Transformation Realm cultivators. Such cultivators have plenty of free time.
As for attacking, that’s impossible. They could instantly summon more Divinity Transformation Realm cultivators from their sect or the Phecda Sect for support.
It appears that the situation among the Five Sects will only become more intense.
"When you have time, visit Lingyun Mansion. With me, Zhang Wanbao, no one would dare to harm you!"
Due to their special status, the two left that night. As they departed, Zhang Wanbao shouted to Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu.
"Absolutely!" They waved and smiled.
Shortly after, Cao Zhengyang also learned about the three teleportation arrays and had no other options.
All they could do now was take things one step at a time.
...
Three days later, a True Disciple returning from a mission came back in disarray. He seemed hesitant but eventually sought out Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu.
"Brother Zhou, Brother Yan, they wanted me to give you this!" He said, pulling out an Imaging Stone from his robe.
Zhou Qing took it with curiosity. Upon channeling spiritual power into it, he soon saw two figures.
One held a black iron spear, and the other carried a wide sword box on his back.
"The one holding the spear is Li Hanshan, ranked first among the five great prodigies. Our senior brother has fought him before, and it was a draw."
"The other is Yu Ziqi, who is said to be pursuing Sima Demoness. Both have begun to comprehend a certain realm and possess exceptional combat power!"
Upon seeing the two faces, Yan Xiaohu quickly explained.
At this moment on the Imaging Stone, Yu Ziqi spoke, "Zhou Qing, you killed the Demoness, which means we are fated never to rest until one of us is dead. Yet now you hide in your sect like a turtle. Coward!"
"If that’s the case, let me reciprocate. Take a look at this first!"
As Yu Ziqi finished speaking, the silent Li Hanshan whistled.
Immediately, a seven-colored bird flew over, grabbing the Imaging Stone and soaring into the sky.
Soon, they saw their second senior sister, Luo Lingling, meditating on a stone in the forest.
Luo Lingling seemed injured, her face pale, and her breath unstable.
"Second senior sister!" Seeing this, their expressions changed drastically.
But Luo Lingling appeared completely unaware of the bird in the sky, and then the bird flew back.
Yu Ziqi’s face turned grim as he spoke, "I heard your second senior sister treated you very well. You made me lose the love of my life, so I must let you taste the pain of losing a close person."
"You destroyed the Demoness’s body, then abducted her in front of me, making her experience extreme pain and despair twice. Simply killing your second senior sister would be too easy."
"So, I plan to play a cat-and-mouse game, making her experience agony and despair. This game will be thrilling and long-lasting, and I’ll record it with the Imaging Stone and send it to you."