A wasted cultivation cultivator, whose senior sister comes to his door asking for pills at the start

Canglan didn't rush to answer. She picked up the teapot next to her and slowly poured him a cup of tea.

"Since Fellow Daoist Nangong is so eager to know, then I won't keep you in suspense any longer."

Only after placing the teacup in front of Ye Yun did Cang Lan glance at him and say calmly.

"Actually... I want you to help me infiltrate a certain organization and investigate something."

Ye Yun was taken aback when he heard Cang Lan's stated purpose.

He then frowned slightly.

"No, not again?"

Ever since his infiltration of Storm City, he felt like he had developed PTSD.

I'm genuinely worried that if something happens during my infiltration period, I'll be completely helpless.

Moreover, this mission clearly has nothing to do with me.

"I think you are quite skilled in this path, fellow Daoist."

Cang Lan took a sip of tea and spoke slowly.

Since the battle in Fengbo City, she has also learned that Ye Yun has a strong ability to disguise himself.

As long as she doesn't encounter a God-level expert, she will almost never be exposed, which is why she sought out Ye Yun.

Then, to avoid worrying Ye Yun, she added a sentence.

"Of course, Fellow Daoist Nangong, please rest assured that this is not a high-risk place."

"Not a high-risk area?"

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow slightly and asked calmly.

"Where is that?"

He had initially thought it would be something extraordinary, but it turned out to be somewhat disappointing.

And that's why Ye Yun was already prepared.

Regardless of whether the place the other party mentioned was actually dangerous, he would politely decline directly!

Ye Yun couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"You must be joking... Does this princess think of me as her subordinate?"

Just as Ye Yun was about to politely decline, Cang Lan looked at her and said a name.

"That's a large sect under the rule of our Azure Dragon Empire, its name is—Jade Maiden Sect!"

Ye Yun, who was leaning back, involuntarily sat up straighter upon hearing these three words.

He even gently put down the teacup in his hand, and his expression became very serious.

Ye Yun looked up at the azure sky and took a deep breath.

Tell me more.

Tell me, is there any man in the world who wouldn't be interested in these three words?

In some ways, this is even more appealing than the Hehuan Sect.

Speaking of which, this name is the same as that of Jade Maiden Peak, a sacred site of the ancient road.

That's why Ye Yun became quite interested.

"I'm glad Fellow Daoist Nangong is interested."

Noticing Ye Yun's expression, a smile appeared on Cang Lan's face.

His reaction was clearly within his expectations.

She then did not rush to explain to Ye Yun.

He then pushed the jade slips on the table, including the ones Xiao Qing had just brought back, in front of Ye Yun and said.

"We'll discuss the specifics later. Fellow Daoist Nangong, you can take a look at the information in these jade slips first."

"Oh? Let me take a look..."

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow and took the jade slips in front of him one by one to examine them.

This glance was quite telling; the contents inside caused his relaxed brows to gradually furrow.

"What the hell? Another cultivator gone missing?"

The jade slip in front of me contains nothing but a file-like document.

Furthermore, almost all of them were case files marked as missing, and their identities and cultivation levels were all different.

Then comes the interesting part.

Some of the jade slips mentioned that someone had seen the missing cultivator, who was suspected to have appeared in the Jade Maiden Sect.

Moreover, this has happened repeatedly over the past six months, and even recently!

The intelligence came from spies of the imperial family scattered in the vicinity, making it highly credible.

As one of the major sects of the Azure Dragon Empire, it has a Dao Establishment Realm expert in charge, and almost all of its members are female cultivators.

Because many of its members are beautiful female cultivators, this sect is quite famous in the Azure Dragon Empire.

According to Dongzhou, this is considered a reputable and righteous sect, yet such a heinous incident has occurred...

As Ye Yun finished reading, his expression gradually turned serious, and he looked up at Cang Lan and asked.

"Is this... the Ascension Cult making a comeback? Or were they just not completely eradicated?"

If this intelligence is accurate, the Jade Maiden Sect has never stopped recruiting missing cultivators.

Even when they destroyed the Ascension Sect headquarters in Fengbo City some time ago, it didn't have much of an impact.

Canglan shook her head slightly and sighed softly.

"To be honest, I have no way of knowing."

"Although I had previously tried to find a pretext to send people in to investigate, I didn't find anything."

"If we send more people, we might alert the enemy."

This is clearly why she wanted Ye Yun's help.

If it's just a hideout, there's not much to worry about. Eradicating evil cultivation forces only requires a coordinate!

The key question is whether the Jade Maiden Sect is truly related to the Ascension Sect.

Hearing this, Ye Yun understood what she meant.

"So, Miss Azure wants me to infiltrate and investigate whether the Jade Maiden Sect is truly connected to the Ascension Sect?"

"Exactly!"

Cang Lan nodded slightly and looked at him.

"If the above information is true, it would be best to also find out where those missing cultivators were sent."

After all, logically speaking, the headquarters of the Ascension Cult should have been destroyed.

Even if there are other affiliated forces, they should all be affected.

But if it's not affected, things could get a bit complicated.

"..."

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow. He had originally intended to mind his own business and stay out of it.

But this brings us back to the Ascension Sect, so he has no choice but to take it seriously, lest all his previous efforts be in vain.

Then, he pondered for a moment and asked.

"So, does that mean I have to disguise myself as a female cultivator and sneak in again?"

"No need for that."

Cang Lan took a sip of tea, smiled, and shook her head.

"This time, we caught a male servant in the Jade Maiden Sect. You can use his identity to infiltrate."

"A male handyman?"

These three words made Ye Yun's expression turn strange.

"If this isn't the Jade Maiden Sect, why are there male servants?"

Isn't this kind of setting usually only seen in stories about imperial uncles?

Could it be that the Jade Maiden Sect is the same?

But clearly, reality was a bit harsher than he had imagined.

Seeing his puzzled expression, Canglan smiled and explained.

"It's because there are some dirty and tiring chores that ordinary women can't do well, and female cultivators are unwilling to do them."

"Therefore, we occasionally recruit some male servants without any cultivation to help with physical labor and dirty work."

"Of course... for reasons you understand, many people are indeed scrambling to become servants in the Jade Maiden Sect."

"However, there are almost none who can actually have contact with disciples within the sect, let alone engage in such activities."

It's easy to imagine that even though all the disciples of the Jade Maiden Sect are female cultivators.

But unless it's among certain royal uncles, how could a female fairy who is a cultivator possibly take a fancy to a mortal servant?

This explanation made Ye Yun understand.

Got it, it's basically like being a eunuch in the palace.

After thinking for a moment, he asked curiously.

"So, what kind of menial work will I be doing after I get there?"

This surprised Canglan for a moment.

"Wait, let me see..."

Clearly, she hadn't paid any attention to that.

Then, she looked through the jade slip.

After finishing, Canglan smiled and said.

"It's not hard work, it's just that the environment is a bit bad. It's guarding the abandoned pill room of the Jade Maiden Sect."

"???"

Ye Yun's expression became somewhat strange.

"The abandoned alchemy room?"

"That's right, this is it."

Azure nodded affirmatively.

Upon receiving her affirmative answer, Ye Yun felt both amused and exasperated.

"What a coincidence! So you've come full circle and ended up back in your old profession?"

At this moment, noticing the unusual expression on his face, Canglan asked in confusion.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong? What's wrong? Do you dislike this position?"

"Not exactly."

Ye Yun shook his head slightly and smiled.

"I just didn't expect that a sect like this would have a pill-discarding room."

Logically speaking, a sect of this level shouldn't have too many alchemists, and naturally, the number of discarded pills shouldn't be too high either.

In response, Canglan offered an explanation.

"Originally there wasn't any, but the pollution from the discarded ore was so severe that many areas were polluted."

"Therefore, the Empress Dowager issued an order requiring each subordinate force to have a designated place to manage the waste pills."

After listening, Ye Yun suddenly understood.

"I didn't expect your father to be so concerned about the environment."

Speaking of waste pills, they're a bit like nuclear waste from the past; you can't just dig a hole and bury them and be done with it.

Whether it's burned directly or thrown outside, it will cause some degree of pollution, and little by little, it will become a problem!

Ultimately, it's all about consolidating their rule.

Cang Lan shook his head, then asked Ye Yun seriously.

"Well? Fellow Daoist Nangong, the situation has been explained clearly. Would you be willing to help me?"

She had already analyzed the pros and cons very clearly.

This is not just her personal matter; it concerns the Ascension Sect and everyone involved.

Upon hearing this, Ye Yun pondered for a moment.

"Well... agreeing is no problem."

Of course, the reason he wanted to go was entirely because he suspected it was related to the Ascension Cult.

It's definitely not because of the Jade Maiden Sect, which is entirely composed of female cultivators...

Upon seeing this, Canglan was overjoyed.

"Okay, then I'll trouble you!"

Aside from the other person, to be honest, she really couldn't think of anyone who could have sneaked in so quietly.

If it's just the Jade Maiden Sect, then we could send a Dao-Controlling Realm expert to infiltrate.

However, if there are others behind this, it is unknown whether there are higher-level cultivators within the Jade Maiden Sect.

Therefore, it's best to avoid taking this risk if possible.

Just as she was overjoyed, Ye Yun suddenly changed the subject and said with a smile.

"But then again, since I've done all this for Miss Azure, shouldn't I at least get some compensation?"

Cang Lan, who had just become tense, breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

"I thought it was something else. Of course, there are benefits."

She looked at Ye Yun and pursed her lips.

"Fellow Daoist, isn't all you want my body? If you agree, I can..."

At this point, Canglan stopped.

However, the meaning has already been conveyed.

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow and smiled.

"No problem, but this time, I need something extra."

Cang Lan was slightly taken aback and asked in confusion.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, please speak."

After thinking for a moment, Ye Yun revealed his purpose.

"I've been searching for the Divine Pill lately, and I'd like to ask Miss Canglan to help me with that."

This pill is the one Yue Rushuang mentioned last time; it seems to be exactly what she needs.

Although the other party only said it was a joke, he still planned to look for it if he had the chance.

If it succeeds, great; if it doesn't, there's no real loss.

"The Divine Pill?!"

Upon hearing this name, Cang Lan's lips twitched noticeably.

She glanced at Ye Yun and said with a helpless expression.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, do you think I have the resources to obtain pills of this caliber?"

Not to mention that this is a grade nine pill, the key point is that it is the best among grade nine pills.

Ye Yun naturally knew this as well, and quickly added a sentence.

"I didn't ask you to get any pills, I just wanted you to find some information. Just let me know if you find any."

He knew what was going on, so naturally he wouldn't just do this one favor and directly ask someone for a grade nine pill.

With that kind of resource, they could probably get an Emperor-level expert to take action.

Sure enough, after listening, Cang Lan's tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and he smiled.

"That's easy, I'll have someone look into it later."

However, she didn't forget to add one more thing.

"Of course, this pill is extremely precious, so Fellow Daoist Nangong, it's best not to have too high hopes."

"It's okay, just do your best."

Ye Yun took a sip of tea and smiled faintly.

If it works out, consider it a surprise for Ru Shuang.

Then, when they return to the Lord of the Moon Wheel, they will have some say in the matter.

Since the terms had been agreed upon, Ye Yun accepted them.

"Then it's settled. By the way, when do we depart?"

"The time will probably be the day after tomorrow."

After some thought, Azure gave a timeframe.

This is also the time when the Jade Maiden Sect servants they captured were sent over.

Ye Yun had no objection and nodded.

"Okay, then the day after tomorrow."

That way, I can keep my appointment to meet the Second Prince tomorrow night.

Thinking of this, Ye Yun suddenly came to his senses and asked Cang Lan.

"By the way, what's the story with your younger brother?"

He gazed at the azure sky, frowned, and asked.

"Didn't that guy join the Ascension Cult? How come he's still doing fine here?"

Another layer of meaning to this sentence is also asking Canglan, "You're not hesitant to do it because of your sibling relationship, are you?"

If that's the case, he'll be a little disappointed in Azure.

Upon hearing this, Canglan quickly explained.

"I deliberately didn't touch what he said."

"Oh? What do you mean?"

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow and asked in confusion.

Then, Canglan took a deep breath and explained.

"After the last major war ended, I always felt that things weren't completely over, so I left it behind."

"If the Ascension Sect has not been destroyed, or if it intends to make a comeback, he will definitely take action."

"Of course, Fellow Daoist Nangong, rest assured. I have always had people keeping an eye on him, and I will know any movements he makes."

Once these words were spoken, the situation became clear.

Ye Yun understood what she meant; she was using Cang Sheng as an early warning system.

He nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

"I see, I understand now."

Ye Yun approved of Cang Lan's decision, seeing it as a choice that maximized benefits.

Of course, there is still a drawback, which is that it is tantamount to letting the other party continue to harm people...