With this avatar present, Qin Changsheng could easily enter the Danxia Spirit Stone Mine.
Qin Changsheng raised his hand and took out another low-grade spirit stone from his storage space, while slowly chanting a summoning incantation.
The moment the incantation finished, it transformed into a wisp of pure spiritual energy, rapidly gathering before him and emitting a faint golden light.
Within the golden light, a figure slowly solidified, its shape, appearance, and clothing exactly the same as the follower who had previously accompanied Zhang Hao.
Ordinary features, a dark complexion, wearing the robes of an outer disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect, and its aura stable at the seventh level of Qi Refining.
This person was Wang Cheng, the Blood Demon Sect's undercover agent.
A moment later, the golden light dissipated, and Wang Cheng stood steadily before Qin Changsheng.
Qin Changsheng raised his eyes to examine Wang Cheng, a hint of satisfaction appearing in his eyes.
This avatar's appearance, both in expression and movement, was exactly the same as Wang Cheng's.
With this avatar beside Li Hu, the young master of the Blood Demon Sect, Qin Changsheng could completely control the Blood Demon Sect's actions.
Qin Changsheng even had a chance to learn the Blood Demon Sect's secret technique, the Blood Demon Spell.
"Wang Cheng, go to the Miscellaneous Services Hall, find Ma Yingjie, and then find a way to join the Danxia Spirit Stone Mine." Qin Changsheng waved his hand, handing Wang Cheng his storage bag.
At the same time, Qin Changsheng also told him that Wang Cheng was a Blood Demon Sect spy.
"Yes, sir!" Wang Cheng cupped his hands in greeting and then disappeared.
...
The Miscellaneous Services Hall.
"Wang Cheng...didn't you die in the Qingfeng Ruins?" Ma Yingjie looked at Wang Cheng standing below with some astonishment.
Not long ago, Ma Yingjie received news that Wang Cheng, the spy he had sent to Zhang Hao, was trapped inside the Qingfeng Ruins along with Zhang Hao.
This matter also alarmed Elder Lin Zhentian.
Wang Cheng, having already followed Qin Changsheng's instructions, had prepared a response: "After entering the Qingfeng Ruins, I became separated from Zhang Hao."
"I waited at the exit for a long time, but didn't see Senior Brother Zhang Hao emerge, so I came out on my own!"
Upon hearing this, Ma Yingjie frowned even more deeply: "Why did it take you three days to report back?"
"Because Lin Zhentian was investigating closely, I had been hiding!" Wang Cheng continued.
Ma Yingjie glanced at Wang Cheng, but didn't suspect anything.
After all, Wang Cheng's tone and demeanor were exactly the same as before.
Most importantly, Wang Cheng had taken the Blood Demon Sect's special pill, the Blood Demon Guide.
Betraying the Blood Demon Sect meant instant death.
Ma Yingjie scanned the surroundings, confirming no one was around, before speaking to Wang Cheng in a deep voice, "Now that things have come to this, you can no longer stay within the Heavenly Sword Sect. Find a secluded corner to hide in, and don't show yourself easily. Wait until things calm down before returning to the Heavenly Sword Sect."
Hearing Ma Yingjie's words, Qin Changsheng was overjoyed.
He had always wanted to infiltrate the Danxia Spirit Stone Mine to mine, but he had never had a suitable opportunity.
Now, Ma Yingjie's instruction for Wang Cheng to leave the sect's core area and find a hiding place provided him with a legitimate opportunity to enter the Danxia Spirit Stone Mine.
Qin Changsheng's mind raced, and he immediately transmitted a clear command to Wang Cheng through his divine sense.
Wang Cheng stepped forward and said, "This subordinate wishes to go to the Danxia Spirit Stone Mine."
Ma Yingjie was quite supportive of Wang Cheng's trip to the Danxia Spirit Stone Mine.
After all, to turn the Danxia spirit stone mine into their Blood Demon Sect's own, they needed a large number of Blood Demon Sect members.
Wang Cheng was also extremely loyal to the Blood Demon Sect. If Wang Cheng went to the Danxia spirit stone mine, they could avoid Lin Zhentian's investigation and, through Wang Cheng's eyes, keep an eye on the mine's movements. If anything unusual happened, they could be notified immediately—a win-win situation.
"Alright!" Ma Yingjie nodded and took out a black token from the drawer of the wooden table.
The token was entirely black, with the words "Overseer" engraved on it, and fine mining patterns engraved along the edges.
He tossed the token to Wang Cheng, saying, "Take this token. Go to the Danxia Spirit Stone Mine and serve as the foreman."
"If you find anything amiss in the mine, immediately report to the young master and this hall master!"
Wang Cheng quickly caught the token, "Thank you, Hall Master!"
Ma Yingjie waved his hand, "Go, but hurry, don't let Lin Zhentian find out."
Wang Cheng turned to leave.
"Wait!" Ma Yingjie suddenly called out to Wang Cheng.
Wang Cheng paused, immediately stopping and slowly turning around. "Master, is there anything else you need?"
Ma Yingjie carefully closed the window before quickly walking to Wang Cheng. "I almost forgot something important," he said. "While you're on your way to the Danxia Spirit Stone Mine, please do me a favor."
As he spoke, he reached into his robes and took out an ancient wooden box. The box was entirely black, its surface engraved with complex and eerie patterns, faintly radiating a sinister aura. The box was tightly sealed, clearly containing something extremely important and secret.
Ma Yingjie carefully placed the box into Wang Cheng's hands, his grip firm, his tone serious. "There's a treasure inside. You must keep it safe. After arriving at the Danxia Spirit Stone Mine, deliver it to Young Master Li Hu."
"You must deliver it to the Young Master personally!" Ma Yingjie emphasized again.
"Yes, sir!" Wang Cheng carefully accepted the box.
Ma Yingjie reiterated, "This matter is of utmost importance. Go immediately."
"Yes, sir!" Wang Cheng bowed and carefully placed the wooden box into his storage bag.
Meanwhile, Qin Changsheng, far away in the courtyard, was also deep in thought.
Ma Yingjie's urgent instructions to Wang Cheng indicated that the treasure inside was extremely important to Li Hu.
If Qin Changsheng were to take this treasure, Li Hu would certainly suffer significant losses.
However, Qin Changsheng quickly abandoned the idea.
Firstly, this treasure was extremely sinister; it was clearly not a good thing.
Secondly, Qin Changsheng needed to enter the Danxia Spirit Stone Mine to mine spirit stones.
If he embezzled this, it would be difficult for him to enter the Danxia Spirit Stone Mine.
Over a year, he would lose at least several hundred thousand spirit stones.
Finally, Wang Cheng's undercover identity was extremely important.
With Wang Cheng within the Blood Demon Sect, he would be fully aware of whatever the Blood Demon Sect intended to do.
He would be able to handle it easily then.
...
A few days later, the figure of Wang Cheng appeared outside the Danxia Spirit Stone Mine.
From afar, a majestic and imposing mine stood amidst the mountains, its scale vast and its presence awe-inspiring, far exceeding Qin Changsheng's expectations.
The mine was surrounded by tall, blue stone walls, covered with defensive runes that faintly emanated a powerful spiritual energy and a subtle oppressive aura, protecting its safety.
Within the walls, countless mine tunnels crisscrossed, and one could vaguely see busy disciples and guards moving about, a bustling scene of activity.
Several guards stood watch before the city gate.
These guards were all late-stage Qi Refining cultivators.
Clearly, Li Hu placed great importance on the safety of the Danxia Spirit Stone Mine.
Just as Wang Cheng arrived at the city gate, several guards stepped forward simultaneously, raising their hands to block his path.
"Halt! Who goes there? What business do you have at the mine?"
"I am Wang Cheng, ordered to serve as supervisor!" Wang Cheng said, handing the black token to the guard captain.
The guard captain took the token and carefully examined its authenticity.
A moment later, the guard captain returned the token to Wang Cheng: "Come with me!"
Wang Cheng quickly took the token with both hands and followed behind the guard captain.
"What business does Hall Master Ma have with you here?" the guard captain asked.
Hearing the guard captain's words, Qin Changsheng, far away in the courtyard, knew that this person was from the Blood Demon Sect.
After all, only members of the Blood Demon Sect addressed Ma Yingjie as Hall Master Ma.
"Hall Master, you asked me to pass on a few words to the Young Master!" Wang Cheng replied.
Hearing Wang Cheng's words, the guard captain's expression changed slightly. He looked around before whispering, "I'll take you to see the Young Master!"
After saying this, the guard captain led Wang Cheng towards a magnificent hall.
"Go in, the Young Master is inside!" the guard captain said, pointing to the hall.
As Wang Cheng entered the hall, he quickly transmitted the scene inside to Qin Changsheng, far away in the courtyard of the Heavenly Sword Sect, using his divine sense.
As Wang Cheng entered the hall, he saw Li Hu practicing calligraphy at the table.
Seeing Wang Cheng enter, Li Hu also turned his gaze to him.
"Greetings, Young Master!" Wang Cheng quickly bowed.
"No need for formalities!" Li Hu was very amiable.
"Master Ma, what did you ask me to bring?"
"Reporting to Young Master, Master Ma instructed me to personally deliver this to you." He slowly raised his hand, took out an ancient, dark wooden box from his robes, and carefully presented it to Li Hu with both hands.
Li Hu's gaze fell upon the wooden box. His previously arrogant and indifferent expression softened with joy. He quickly reached out and took the box, his hands trembling slightly. Clearly, he had been waiting for this item for a long time.