Seeking Immortality In The World Of Cultivation

Chapter 687: Chapter 545 Many Hands Make Light Work_2

During the investigation by He Song and his two companions, they would undoubtedly encounter resistance from the other party to some extent.

Moreover, this method could easily spook the enemy.

They would all know that the cultivators of the Yi Yang Sect were investigating them.

If He Song were the Locking God Cultivator from the Sun Faction hiding in the Biyue Prefecture, he might instantly think about fleeing.

By the time He Song and his two companions would have gone through great pains to thoroughly investigate the matter, they might discover that the other party had already made a getaway.

In that case, not only would He Song and his companions come up empty-handed,

but they would also have to worry about their identities being exposed during the investigation, leading to an ambush by Locking God Cultivators.

Considering this, their slow and meticulous approach to the investigation would surely be more costly than beneficial.

They would be better off directly confronting the issue with a show of force, violently “interrogating” to uncover the truth.

By doing so, they could prevent the Locking God Cultivator from getting wind of their actions and fleeing in advance.

It would also perfectly shield Meng Guan and Wei Fan, preventing them from drawing attention and exposing their identities.

Moreover, they wouldn’t have to worry about any counterattack from the other side.

For He Song, such an approach was simply killing two birds with one stone.

Besides,

even if the cultivator within Purple Light Pavilion who Meng Guan had sensed to be familiar was, in fact, not from the Yi Yang Sect or the Locking God Sect, but someone he had merely encountered before, which made Meng Guan recognize the aura,

He Song’s direct approach of forcibly “interrogating” to learn the truth would not have significant consequences.

This place was, after all, under the rule of the Yi Yang Sect in Biyue Prefecture.

When He Song went to request the aid of the Master Guardian of the Golden Elixir within the Biyue Prefecture, he would surely have some way of showing his intentions.

Whether it was to acquire tokens from Meng Guan and Wei Fan to inform the Master Guardian of the Biyue Prefecture that he was not an outsider,

or to openly declare his identity, claiming that he might have discovered the whereabouts of Demonic Cultivators within the state mansion,

or even to send a message to Luo Jing and Yun Jing, asking them to verify his identity and assure that his claims were true,

any of these methods would ensure that He Song had no concerns about his visit.

The first method, with the tokens of two Elders of the Yi Yang Sect, would indeed lead to He Song being seen as one of their own.

This would be the case in any Sect.

Having the token of a Golden Elixir Elder, once the token’s authenticity was confirmed, would naturally lend much credibility to one’s words.

The second method, revealing his identity as a loose cultivator of the Golden Elixir Realm and claiming that he detected Demonic Cultivators within the state mansion,

was also quite effective.

A Golden Elixir Master wouldn’t likely go about making up stories for no reason, would he?

As for the third method, after some thought, He Song ultimately discarded the idea.

Involving the people from the Treasure Pavilion was not what He Song desired.

In fact, He Song’s own status as a Cultivator of the Golden Elixir Realm was more than enough to draw the attention of the Yi Yang Sect’s Master Guardian once the matter was brought up.

Even if they were reluctant,

the two Master Guardians of the Golden Elixir who were stationed in the Biyue Prefecture would have to follow He Song to this place and investigate.

If not,

should He Song’s words prove true and if something indeed happened subsequently,

the two Master Guardians of the Yi Yang Sect would likely face punishment.

Governing a state mansion required more than simple guardianship.

If any significant event occurred, they would be held accountable.

And for that reason,

if He Song wished, he truly could summon those two Master Guardians from the Biyue Prefecture to this location.

Perhaps, at He Song’s request, those two Master Guardians might even bring along several Gold Core Cultivators from the Golden Core Families within the state mansion.

By then, it would indeed mean showing up with reinforcements to violently “interrogate” and uncover the truth forcefully.

As He Song finished speaking,

Meng Guan and Wei Fan, who had been on guard and apparently suspicious of everything around them,

suddenly stiffened at that moment.

Following that,

The wariness on their faces melted away as quickly as ice and snow.

It turned out that the dangers of this matter were not nearly as grave as they had imagined.

Simultaneously, a hint of realization also flashed across their faces.

“Fellow Daoist makes a good point,” Meng Guan said.

“This place is under the jurisdiction of the Yi Yang Sect’s state mansion, and within the state mansion, there is indeed a Master Guardian.”

“Based on what I perceived earlier, it is indeed possible to seek out those two Master Guardians and have them lead the Golden Core Cultivators from the Golden Core Families within the state mansion to investigate this place.”

“By then, no matter what is hidden here, it’s likely that all will be revealed.”

“However, it seems we must trouble you, fellow Daoist, to make a visit.”

“Wei and I cannot reveal our identities, or else we may attract the attention of powerful cultivators from the Locking God Sect.”

“This time, it seems we won’t be able to fight side by side with you.”

“I hope you won’t take offense,” he added.

After listening to what He Song had said, Meng Guan only needed to think for a moment before understanding He Song’s intentions.

Since they had already discovered the anomaly here,

and considering that this place was under the Yi Yang Sect’s area of influence,

seeking out the local Master Guardians to deal with the issue was naturally the most prudent approach.

Moreover, with Meng Guan and Wei Fan concealed nearby, and He Song having several acquaintances among the Golden Elixir Masters in the Biyue Prefecture,

there was no need to worry about the local Master Guardians suddenly turning against He Song.

Therefore, the course of action that He Song suggested was actually the most secure.

First, it would greatly enhance the safety of the three of them.

Second, it would ensure that the identities of Meng Guan and Wei Fan would not be exposed.

Third, it would fully clarify the anomalies here, preventing any significant incidents from affecting the ongoing conflict between the Yi Yang Sect and the Locking God Sect.

Fourth…

And this was also the reason why Meng Guan and Wei Fan, after contemplation, had their vigilance dissolve swiftly like ice and snow.

Before, Meng Guan and Wei Fan both felt that they had to resolve the issue themselves, perhaps with the addition of He Song.

But they didn’t expect that when He Song shared his thoughts, what seemed like a thorny issue to them was promptly and easily resolved.

Within the Yi Yang Sect’s territory, when any anomalies are discovered, it is standard to seek out the local guardians.

This was something that Meng Guan and Wei Fan, having always been on the battlefield, had somehow forgotten.

It wasn’t until He Song mentioned it that the two of them remembered and understood.

“It’s no trouble,” said Meng Guan.

“Actually, I didn’t intend to get involved this time either.”

“It’s best for the Master Guardian here in Biyue Prefecture to handle the matter personally.”

“If I acted rashly, my name might even reach the Yi Yang Sect Mountain Gate.”

“As you know, I, Xianyun Ye He, am used to being free and unaffiliated with any sects, and I truly do not wish to get involved with them.”

“Thus, it’s better not to take action and let all the credit go to the local Master Guardian.”

“Of course, if you two wish to take credit for this matter, I am willing to pass on a token from you two so that the local guardians can also be informed of your involvement.”

“However, I suppose claiming the major credit might be unlikely.”

Shaking his head, He Song shared his thoughts, his gaze then turning towards the direction where the two Master Guardians of the Yi Yang Sect in Biyue Prefecture were located.

In the past two months, He Song, along with Luo Jing and Yun Jing, had visited the entirety of Biyue Prefecture.

Inevitably, he had also made the acquaintance of several Golden Elixir Masters.

When He Song earlier claimed to know a few Golden Elixir Masters in Biyue Prefecture, it wasn’t just an offhand remark.

He actually had real acquaintances among several Golden Elixir Masters.

Even though he didn’t know the two Master Guardians from the Yi Yang Sect, he was still capable of getting a message to them to inform them of the situation.

If all else failed, He Song could even visit them in person; given his status as a Golden Elixir Master, he would definitely be able to meet them.

Once he explained the situation,

things would naturally be set in motion.

As for what He Song suggested later, asking Meng Guan and Wei Fan if they wanted credit, it was indeed worth considering.