Yun Ze had never seen Brother Yu in such a state before.
This guy usually wished he could sleep twelve hours a day. When had he ever been so invested in something or someone?
Elder Xiao... who exactly was he?
Yun Ze dared not reveal his connection to Xiao Hanshi. Recalling the lie Elder Ji had just concocted, he blurted out, "Elder Ji just said he was the one who killed my parents."
"Killed your parents? Him?"
Yu Xian frowned upon hearing this and slowly shook his head. "No, impossible. He wouldn't kill your parents without reason. That's not his style."
"Brother Yu, then... is he a demonic cultivator?"
"...Yes."
Yu Xian pondered for a few breaths before giving a positive answer, but he didn't forget to offer a defense. "However, he wouldn't kill your parents. You can rest assured about that.
Oh, right, why did Ji Kun say he killed your parents? What's the reason behind it? Tell me in detail."
Hearing Yu Xian defend Elder Xiao twice, Yun Ze felt he had a better understanding.
Brother Yu might be lazy, but his eyes saw things clearly. He could then proceed to ask the question he truly wanted to ask.
Yun Ze first recounted everything that had happened in Han Shan Village and Wei Shan Mansion.
Previously, Yu Xian's investigation into He Laichao had only uncovered a portion of the surface details, much of which pertained to the massacre.
This time, Yun Ze told him everything except the Immortal Jade, especially... witnessing Chen Xiao and He Laichao discussing the Blood Refining Great Law!
Yu Xian showed no surprise upon hearing this, rather, it felt like a foregone conclusion.
His brows relaxed, and he reverted to his usual languid posture, leaning against the wooden plank weakly. "Alas, the demonic path again. Can't these people just stay put down below? Must they stir up trouble like this?
It's such a hassle!"
Yun Ze couldn't understand. "Brother Yu, stay put where?"
"It's nothing. You don't need to know these things yet."
Yu Xian replied casually, then, as if suddenly remembering something, he looked at Yun Ze. "Little Yun, you worked as a temporary employee at the Immortal Gathering for a while, right?"
"Uh-huh, why?"
"Heh heh~"
Yu Xian leaned closer, looking at Yun Ze with a wide smile. "Are you interested in taking on a part-time job again?"
"Part-time job? What do you mean?"
"Look, I understand everything you've said. You suspect Chen Xiao and Ji Kun are colluding with the demonic path, perhaps even are part of it, and are refining demonic artifacts, right?"
"It's not suspicion, I saw it with my own eyes!" Yun Ze corrected him.
"Without concrete evidence, it can only be suspicion. But that's not important!"
Yu Xian stared into Yun Ze's eyes. "Only one thing is important: your purpose for joining the Gui Wu Sword Sect is to investigate all this, and if it's true, then seek revenge, right?"
"Yes!"
"Then it's simple!"
Yu Xian pulled out a purple copper token from his pocket and tossed it into Yun Ze's arms. "While you're investigating these matters, just report them to the Immortal Mansion. That will be your part-time job!"
"This is... a spy?" Yun Ze frowned, feeling the token in his embrace grow hot.
He joined the Gui Wu Sword Sect to seek revenge, but also to truly embark on the path of immortality!
If he agreed to Yu Xian, where would he find a place for himself in the Gui Wu Sword Sect?
After all, the Gui Wu Sword Sect couldn't possibly be filled with parasites like Ji Kun.
"Hey, you can't put it like that!"
Yu Xian chuckled and began to reason with Yun Ze. "Look, the Gui Wu Sword Sect is a righteous path, right?"
"Yes."
"Then, if Ji Kun and the others are colluding with the demonic path, aren't they enemies of the Gui Wu Sword Sect?"
"Of course!"
"Then the Immortal Mansion and the Gui Wu Sword Sect are in a cooperative relationship, meaning they are allies. If you report information about enemies to an ally, is that considered being a spy?"
"No... it's not."
"Exactly!"
Yun Ze felt like he was being led in circles, yet he couldn't pinpoint anything wrong.
Yu Xian placed a hand on Yun Ze's shoulder, leaning his entire body closer and whispering into his ear, "This isn't called being a spy, it's called a special agent! A special operative!"
"Do you understand what a special agent is? You're investigating Ji Kun under the guise of an outer disciple. If you find something, great. If not, it's insubordination!
But if you investigate with this identity, and find evidence, you can directly have our good brothers from the Immortal Mansion apprehend them. If there's no evidence, then you can either correct yourself or ignore it. No matter how you look at it, you'll be in the right!"
Yu Xian patted Yun Ze's shoulder, speaking earnestly. "Brother Yun, I'm helping you here!"
It's just that he's too lazy!
Yun Ze understood Yu Xian's meaning. His job was to manage these matters, and once he heard about them, he would inevitably have to take some action.
And he, Yun Ze, was the action he was taking.
However...
He still didn't want to agree.
Apart from Bu Bu's reminder, he didn't dare to get too close to Yu Xian, and he also had his own intentions.
He didn't want to rely on others for his revenge.
"Brother Yu, I..."
"Salary: one spirit stone per day."
That little? Is he trying to dismiss a dog?
Although I don't have many spirit stones on me, I have tens of thousands!
Just one stone?
Seeing a flicker of disdain in Yun Ze's eyes, Yu Xian then calmly said, "The grade of the spirit stone depends on the grade of the person you're supervising. Ji Kun is... at the Core Formation realm, so it will be a second-grade spirit stone."
Yun Ze's heart stirred!
One hundred a day!
That's three thousand a month! That's three first-grade spirit artifacts!
"In addition, you'll have access to study a Foundation Establishment stage cultivation technique each month. After working for a year, you can be considered for regularization. Upon regularization, you'll be provided with a second-grade spirit artifact immortal robe and any second-grade spirit artifact of your choice. Those at the ninth level of Qi Refining can exchange work points for a Foundation Establishment Pill!"
Yun Ze quickly tucked the purple copper token into his embrace!
"Your subordinate guarantees to complete the mission!"
Are spirit stones important?
Of course, they are important!
But spirit artifacts and Foundation Establishment Pills are even more important!
"That's more like it!"
Yu Xian praised him, then yawned again. "Haa~ Comrade Xiao Yun, work hard, a beautiful tomorrow awaits you!"
Yun Ze's mouth twitched. He didn't know how to respond, only asking curiously, "Brother Yu, how should I transmit the information I collect?"
"You don't need to worry about that."
Yu Xian pointed to the purple copper token in his embrace. "After a month, this token will react. Just follow its prompts."
"Understood."
Yun Ze replied, then looked up, wanting to ask Brother Yu about Xiao Hanshi again, only to find that he had fallen asleep again.
He called out several times but couldn't wake Yu Xian. Clearly, he didn't want to answer the question, otherwise, he wouldn't be acting like this.
Forget it. If he doesn't want to answer, I'll investigate it myself!
Yun Ze turned and walked towards the barrier outside, not forgetting to bid farewell to Yu Xian. "Brother Yu, we'll meet again if fate allows."
"Mhm, goodbye, goodbye."
Yu Xian replied, then dispelled the barrier he had set up. He watched Yun Ze walk all the way towards the eighth-floor high platform.
He looked at the young man's retreating back and couldn't help but frown.
This kid, how much longer will he keep up this pretense?
I've already used words like "special agent," and he's still holding back, not revealing himself?
Could it be that he's waiting for me to expose him before he's willing to reveal himself?
Forget it, that's too much trouble. Sleeping is better!