"Yes, it's a bit daunting," Wang Xiaoqiang said. "But don't worry, I'll go along with you this time."

"Who are they, that Brother Qiang has to take charge personally!" Tianhuo asked, voicing the doubt in everyone's minds.

"The person is called Sky Obscuring Lord," Wang Xiaoqiang said.

"Sky Obscuring Lord... Hmm, that's quite a name, implying the ability to cover the sky with one hand. What's this person's background...?" Long Mu asked.

"Uh, his name is Yanw Zhetian, and Sky Obscuring Lord is merely what the Immortal Realm and Netherworld call him. He's just a disciple of the Purple Sun Sect, but highly valued by them," Wang Xiaoqiang said.

"Then his cultivation base must be quite high, right?" Zuo Dao asked.

"Great Luo Golden Immortal Third Liquid Realm," Wang Xiaoqiang said.

"Pfft, with such a trivial cultivation base, he dares to call himself Sky Obscuring Lord..." Tianhuo scoffed, leaving the rest unspoken, implying that such a person would require so many experts to be mobilized for his assassination. Sending just one person would be enough.

Wang Xiaoqiang understood everyone's doubts and patiently explained, "Indeed, Sky Obscuring Lord's personal cultivation is not high. The main issue is his backing by the Purple Sun Sect, teeming with experts, and Sky Obscuring Lord is highly regarded by his sect. He always travels with masters, increasing the difficulty of assassination. Of course, I'm also considering everyone's safety; strength in numbers, after all. I consider everyone as brothers and sisters, not as assassins..."

Wang Xiaoqiang's timely play on emotions not only dispelled everyone's doubts but also earned their admiration and brought them closer together.

The assassins appeared cold and heartless, but they were, after all, human and not killing machines. They too needed emotions.

"From now on, let's follow Brother Qiang. I'm sure Brother Qiang won't treat us badly," Tianhuo took the opportunity to get in good.

"Yes, for any good tasks, Brother Qiang, take care of your brothers. My hands are getting a bit tight recently..." Long Mu said.

"Don't worry, when there's any benefit, I will naturally think of everyone. Just hope everyone won't spread it outside, or else I'll be accused of abusing my position for personal gain," Wang Xiaoqiang said with a smile.

"Of course, hahaha..."

"Hahaha, rest assured, Brother Qiang, this kind of good thing we'd rather cover up than spread..."

"Hahaha..."

Everyone laughed.

Thereupon...

Wang Xiaoqiang arranged the Invisible Flying Boat, and the six of them boarded it together. The person in charge of the flying boat piloted it, speeding towards the Purple Sun Sect.

The Purple Sun Sect was not far from the Wind Rain Pavilion, and in half a stick of incense's time, the Invisible Flying Boat had already arrived outside the Purple Sun Sect.

Swooping around the Purple Sun Sect, they took the opportunity to familiarize themselves with its terrain. Finally, the Invisible Flying Boat landed on a barren mountain five hundred meters outside the Purple Sun Sect. The Invisible Flying Boat was not only fast, but its invisibility feature was also very powerful, making it undetectable by cultivators below the Purple Mansion Immortal.

The Invisible Flying Boat landed smoothly, and the six disembarked before it flew away again.

"The Purple Sun Sect indeed deserves to be a grand sect, stretching for hundreds of miles with an area almost equivalent to a tribe," Ling Xuefei marveled.

Wang Xiaoqiang nodded, "Yes, grand sects have a foundation. The Sect Leader, Purple Sun Immortal, is a Great Luo Golden Immortal Ninth Liquid Realm, ranked ninety-eighth on the Golden Immortal Ranking. Therefore, this mission is rather daunting..."

"Brother Qiang, what's your plan of action?" Zuo Dao asked.

Wang Xiaoqiang said, "If we rashly enter the Purple Sun Sect to kill Sky Obscuring Lord, we'll be taking a great risk. For the sake of safety, we'll first lie in wait and see if he has any travel plans, gathering information in the process..."

"That's the best we can do," Zuo Dao agreed with Wang Xiaoqiang's method and then volunteered, "Leave the information gathering to me..."

Wang Xiaoqiang nodded, "I'll have to trouble you."

Sky Obscuring Lord said, "No time to lose, I'll head out now."

"Alright, I'll prepare a barbecue to welcome you back," Wang Xiaoqiang said with a smile.

Hearing that Wang Xiaoqiang was going to barbecue, everyone except Ershe discreetly swallowed their saliva. Wang Xiaoqiang's barbecue was indeed delicious. After having tasted it last time, they had been longing to eat it again, and to their surprise, it was soon going to happen.

Zuo Dao smiled happily and flew towards the Purple Sun Sect.

Watching Zuo Dao disappear into the distance, Wang Xiaoqiang nodded secretly, "Hmm, this Zuo Dao is quite good, definitely worth befriending..."

Retracting his gaze, Wang Xiaoqiang instructed everyone to spread out and suggested that if they were to cultivate, they should do so covertly due to their proximity to the Purple Sun Sect. In broad daylight, there was no guarantee that members of the Purple Sun Sect wouldn't pass by, and their presence would surely attract attention and suspicion if discovered.

Upon hearing this, everyone dispersed and found their own hiding spots.

Wang Xiaoqiang, however, had to prepare the barbecue for everyone, so he couldn't hide. First, he used his Divine Sense to locate prey, then captured it for the barbecue.

Quickly, two Level Two Spirit Beasts, the Seven-Horned Elks, fell prey to the Patterned Beast. Wang Xiaoqiang rewarded the Patterned Beast with one, and prepared the other as barbecue.

When Wang Xiaoqiang lit the fire and started roasting the kebabs, the aroma spread, immediately drawing the four hiding individuals back out.

By then, it was already late, and under the cover of dusk, there was no fear of exposing their location. Gathering together, they ate the barbecue, once again marveling at its delicious taste. Even Ershe, who had never tasted Wang Xiaoqiang's barbecue before, praised it while eating, "Brother Qiang's barbecue is truly excellent. Following Brother Qiang is a true blessing. If Brother Qiang ever needs anything, just let me know..."

Wang Xiaoqiang smiled and nodded, feeling that Ershe was honest. Finally, he didn't forget to save some for Zuo Dao, leaving the best-roasted leg of the elk for him. Cultivators can fast, but that is only in extreme situations or during closed-door training. Generally, they still enjoy delicacies and can eat quite a lot.

Zuo Dao returned at midnight, with a somewhat dejected look, saying, "Alas, it was a wasted trip. I didn't gather any valuable information. The Purple Sun Sect is very strict in keeping their secrets. Even when I encountered a few disciples chopping wood, I couldn't get anything out of them. Only one mentioned that Sky Obscuring Lord has excellent immortal vein aptitude, having opened five immortal veins and being very diligent in his cultivation, hence highly valued and made an elite disciple by the Purple Sun Sect..."

Wang Xiaoqiang handed the barbecue to Zuo Dao, saying, "It's alright. Have some food first."

Zuo Dao, feeling a bit guilty, hesitated to accept the Seven-Horned Elk's barbecued leg, but Wang Xiaoqiang forcefully placed it in his hand, saying, "Don't let a small setback discourage you. Eat well, rest, and continue your efforts tomorrow. Even the strictest secrecy has its loopholes..."

"Brother Qiang, you have no idea how tight-lipped the Purple Sun Sect disciples are..." Zuo Dao said with a bitter face.

"Remember, no mouth is too shut to open, and if words can't get through, money can... The money is from our communal fund," Wang Xiaoqiang said. "Money can't seal mouths, but it can open them!"

Zuo Dao, hearing this, was completely convinced and nodded while starting to eat the barbecue. With Wang Xiaoqiang's encouragement, he regained his confidence. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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