Borrowing a sword

Chapter 181 The Prince Rui's Test

For Chu Huaixu, killings that meet the system's criteria are all ways to gain experience points.

Rounding up, it's similar to the way evil cultivators advance in their cultivation levels.

During lunch, he mentioned the matter of going down the mountain to vanquish the demon to Han Shuangjiang.

"I'll go with you, so we can look out for each other," she said.

“Alright, let’s go to the disciples’ quarters together later and pick out a suitable job,” Chu Huaixu said.

He's just going through the motions now and isn't taking it too seriously.

After the meal, the two went to the disciples' quarters together.

A man and a woman walked side by side, but something felt different from usual.

After that unspoken understanding was broken, the two of them simply walked together, yet both felt an unusual atmosphere spreading.

The weather today seems exceptionally bright.

Because of their current fame, they attracted everyone's attention as soon as they arrived at the disciples' courtyard.

"Huh, the leader of the Xuanhuang sect is here to receive a mission from his sect too?"

For the disciples' academy, Chu Huaixu was indeed a rare guest.

The outer sect's demon-slaying missions are relatively simple, and there aren't many to choose from.

Normally, this task is led by an outer sect steward or an inner sect senior brother or sister, who act as a caretaker.

After all, outer disciples are like newbies in the beginner village, and they are prone to getting into trouble.

We mustn't end up failing to subdue the demons and instead letting the evil cultivators feast on us, thus greatly increasing their power.

For outer sect stewards and inner sect disciples, becoming a team leader is equivalent to an experienced person mentoring a new one.

These kinds of jobs actually contribute quite a lot of points.

However, you have to be meticulous and sometimes patient, otherwise you can easily get frustrated.

Chu Huaixu glanced at the list and finally focused his attention on a quest called "Exorcising Demons in Chixi Ravine".

The reason we paid special attention to it was because the team leaders were all familiar faces.

"Liu Tianfeng and Mo Qingmei."

The former contributed fragments of the [Danwang Token] to Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang, enabling them to obtain the Xuantian Fetal Breathing Pill, which can be considered an indirect offering of treasures.

The latter seems to have some unclear relationship with Lao Niu.

These kinds of gossip among the outer management are widely circulated in private.

I had also heard of the Chu Huai Preface.

He just couldn't understand: "How could Old Niu, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, have a romantic scandal?"

"What is it about him that Steward Mo sees in him?"

What's even more outrageous is that after being rejected by Niu Yuanshan, she still doesn't have a Daoist partner and remains all alone.

He seems quite devoted.

"Even because we were close to Lao Niu, she treated us much kinder, like an elder in her family."

"No way! What gives Lao Niu the right to do this?!" Chu Huaixu couldn't help but mutter to himself.

This undercover agent sent by the organization actually has to overcome the temptation of a beautiful woman in the Taoist sect.

I just wonder if he ever had feelings for her?

At this stage, Chu Huaixu is already playing his cards openly with the Prince Rui's heir.

He figured that Lao Niu probably already knew about his attitude.

Chu Huaixu didn't actually know if Qin Xuanxiao and Niu Yuanshan would do anything.

In this situation, he felt that it wouldn't hurt to get closer to Deacon Mo, and it could also be considered a form of self-protection.

"Let's choose this one," Chu Huaixu said to Han Shuangjiang, pointing to the [Chixi Ravine Demon Exorcism].

"it is good."

Yaoshan, an elegant little courtyard.

Qin Xuanxiao casually made up an excuse and summoned Niu Yuanshan to meet him.

As a distinguished guest, Lao Niu was always in charge of entertaining him, which made it easier for the two of them to communicate.

Niu Yuanshan hasn't been sleeping well these past few days.

He was even on the verge of a breakdown.

—There's a traitor among us!
This outcome was something he simply could not accept. Niu Yuanshan had watched Chu Huaixu grow up and placed high hopes on him.

This kid is likely to make the greatest contribution to the organization's long-term cause!

For Lao Niu, if Chu Huaixu were ever in danger, he would be willing to die for him.

This applies both publicly and privately.

He regarded him as a son or nephew, and also as the future of the organization.

"But why is this happening?"

Even if Chu Huaixu were to be a double agent or a two-faced traitor, he would feel better.

But now he's taking sides so resolutely!
"Besides, he seems far too arrogant."

Compared to Prince Rui's son, Niu Yuanshan is actually more prone to overthinking.

He even wondered, "Could it be that Chu Huaixu's identity has already been exposed to the higher-ups of the Daoist sect?"

"But he was too outstanding, too exceptional. A wise bird chooses its tree, so the Daoist sect still accepted him?"

That's why he's so confident.

Niu Yuanshan couldn't understand it, and only felt a splitting headache.

His Dao heart had somewhat collapsed, and he was deeply wounded, looking rather listless.

He still hasn't finished the Erlang wine that Chu Huaixu sent him during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

On the day he won the title of champion of the Eastern Continent, he drank half a pot of wine by himself, feeling exceptionally content.

It was as if he had brought Chu Huaixu into the Taoist path, and his own life would be complete.

At this moment, he walked into the courtyard and came to stand in front of Qin Xuanxiao.

The guest minister, also surnamed Qin, and Eunuch Li stood guard outside.

"This humble servant greets Your Highness the Crown Prince." Niu Yuanshan bowed immediately.

Qin Xuanxiao, however, had his back to him and remained silent, neither speaking nor asking him to get up.

The old ox kept bowing, not daring to even lift its head.

"Wood Bing Jiu, Fire Ding Yi, did you not notice this situation before?" After a long while, the Prince Rui's heir finally spoke.

But he still didn't let him get up.

“Your Highness, now that I think about it, there are indeed many clues to be found,” Niu Yuanshan replied.

Many things seem insignificant on a daily basis, and in fact, they really are nothing. But once you look back and have a predetermined outcome in mind, you often feel that something is wrong.

"Is that so?" Qin Xuanxiao said indifferently.

Only then did he turn around and walk up to Niu Yuanshan.

The old ox was still bowing, but his eyes were fixed on his shoes.

"Did you genuinely not know before, or did you knowingly withhold information?" Qin Xuanxiao asked coldly.

"I," Niu Yuanshan opened his mouth, but in the end, he could only say, "This humble servant truly did not expect this."

He immediately added, "This subordinate is guilty!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Old Niu heard Qin Xuanxiao raise his voice and shout, "Of course you are guilty!"

Niu Yuanshan immediately knelt down on the ground, his face showing no fear, only a resolute acceptance of whatever punishment he was given.

"This humble servant is guilty! Please punish me, Your Highness!" he said, kneeling.

Qin Xuanxiao sat down in the chair and gave him a cold glance.

Do you realize how serious this matter is?

"This is no longer just an internal matter of your [organization]. The position of the leader of Xuanhuang involves a wide range of issues and significant interests. Even His Majesty attaches great importance to this matter."

"Someone of your caliber would naturally not know that this is not just an empty title!"

"On a larger scale, this matter even relates to national strength!"

"You've made a huge mistake!"

He had never doubted the loyalty of people in the organization before.

After all, you shouldn't suspect these die-hards.

But there was an exception like the Chu Huai Xu!
In addition, Qin Xuanxiao was inherently a bit suspicious, to the point that he distrusted Niu Yuanshan to some extent.

So, he decided to test the waters, and quite suddenly he said:
"Mu Bingjiu, you should kill yourself."

(End of this chapter)