A mortal, starting with the Heavenly Bottle!

"The Black Fiend Sect, Extreme Yin Island... Master Xuan Gu, the Extreme Yin Old Monster, the Fiend Pill... these should all be related, so the sect leader should know the location of the teleportation array. Since he knows, I'll go find him now. But with my current strength, can I defeat him?"

Back in his cave, Lin Fan began to calculate the difference in strength between himself and the Black Fiend Cult Leader.

Based on the disappearance of the rogue cultivators, Lin Fan could basically conclude that it was definitely the work of the Black Fiend Sect leader who obtained the inheritance of the Extreme Yin Island in the later plot.

The specific location of that inheritance is within the teleportation array.

Therefore, it can be basically confirmed that as long as the cult leader is captured, the exact location of the teleportation array can be found.

Even if he didn't know, he could get a general idea of ​​the location, but it would be more detailed than the location he knew before.

However, capturing and severely injuring him is no easy task.

First and foremost, his level of cultivation was nearly identical to that of the sect leader, both at the late-stage, perfect Foundation Establishment realm.

Moreover, the opponent also has an avatar that is also in the late Foundation Establishment stage. As for how many guardians have advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, that is unknown.

Therefore, in terms of cultivators, he is inferior to the Black Fiend Cult.

If he were to seek other help, he could not trust many people besides Han Li.

It could even be said that there is only one Wu Feng left, who has not yet successfully established his foundation.

Although he was far inferior to his opponent in terms of cultivation, Lin Fan possessed a number of valuable items—the Fire Thunder Pearl.

If used properly, even a single one of these items is enough to severely injure or even kill a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and he has quite a few on him.

If you throw a handful of it down, even a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator would be severely injured and die.

There's nothing I can do; this fear of insufficient firepower is ingrained deep in my soul.

Once we have enough of this stuff, we can wipe out the Black Fiend Cult.

Besides that, he also possesses quite a few top-tier magical artifacts and talismans.

If we don't have enough people, we'll make up for it with treasures!

Thinking of this, Lin Fan's originally uneasy mood calmed down a lot.

However, we still need to find help for this!

Furthermore, these helpers must be trustworthy. In Huangfeng Valley, there are only two people he can trust: Han Li and Wu Feng.

Even Han Li is no match for Wu Feng.

As for Lei Wanhe, it wasn't that he wasn't trustworthy, but the difference in strength made it impossible for him to believe him, especially since the sect leader was involved in quite a big matter, so he couldn't let outsiders know.

But right now, Han Li is either in seclusion cultivating or preparing to establish his foundation, so they are both hard to find.

So we still need to wait, but thankfully, some special preparations are needed right now, so we can still wait.

If the two of them are still unsuccessful after all preparations are complete, then they will have to go alone.

"Hopefully those two will be quick."

After thinking everything through, Lin Fan let out a breath and muttered to himself.

Then he began to prepare other things. In addition to the Fire Thunder Pearl he always carried with him, he also had to bring some top-level magic artifacts and talismans from the cave, mainly just in case.

"How about we ask Senior Brother Lin for some more puppets? I can control puppets now anyway. If we have puppets to help us, our chances of winning will be even greater."

Lin Fan thought of another suitable person, but he was just a puppet in his hands.

It can be said that when it comes to helpers, there is no one more trustworthy than a puppet.

After all, this puppet is completely mindless, so there is no need to worry about it being betrayed. It is even more trustworthy than Wu Feng.

Although the latter is not a problem in terms of character, he may still be tempted by interests, but the puppet will not.

With that in mind, Lin Fan didn't delay any longer and headed straight to where his senior brother Lin was.

Senior Brother Lin was still carving his wood carving, while Lin Fan continued to wait beside him.

This time, however, Senior Brother Lin did not keep Lin Fan waiting. He stopped halfway through carving and looked at Lin Fan with a slightly surprised expression.

"I never imagined that Junior Brother's cultivation speed would be so fast. It's only been a short time since I last saw him, and he has already reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment. I suppose he will be able to advance to the Core Formation stage soon. He truly deserves to have an ice-attribute unique spiritual root. His cultivation speed is truly enviable."

Lin Fan smiled at Senior Brother Lin's words, then shook his head and said.

"How can I compare to you, Senior Brother? Judging from your cultivation speed, you will definitely surpass me. I've come here mainly to ask for your help with something. I hope to borrow a few puppets from you, preferably those at the Foundation Establishment stage. I wonder if you could lend them to me? Don't worry, I will definitely not let you suffer any loss."

"So, Junior Brother wants to borrow the puppet. But do you know that even my senior uncles and aunts have never borrowed my puppets? And over the years, I've only crafted two Foundation Establishment stage puppets, which I never part with, nor will I lend them to anyone. I hope you understand. However, there's no need to be angry. While I can't lend you Foundation Establishment stage puppets, I can lend you a few Qi Refining stage puppets. I just want to know what you intend to do with them?"

Lin Fan wasn't too surprised by Senior Brother Lin's question, but he was a little disappointed that he couldn't borrow a Foundation Establishment stage puppet.

"I simply wish to borrow a few puppets for protection, to increase my self-defense capabilities. I plan to venture out to gain experience and seek an opportunity to condense my Golden Core. I hope my luck will be good enough to find such an opportunity, which would also be of help to you, Senior Brother. Does that make sense, Senior Brother?"

Lin Fan directly stated the excuse he had prepared. Although no one would believe it, it was at least a legitimate excuse.

Sure enough, upon hearing this reason, Senior Brother Lin's face lit up with a smile.

"I really have to thank you for your kindness, Junior Brother. However, how long do you intend to borrow my puppet?"

"Borrow it for six months first. I will definitely return it after six months. If there is any damage, I will also compensate for it. Senior brother, please rest assured."

Lin Fan immediately made a guarantee, and Senior Brother Lin's smile did not diminish in response; instead, he nodded and agreed.

"In that case, I agree."

"But you must promise your brother one thing?"

Lin Fan was taken aback by Senior Brother Lin's sudden condition, and then he spoke again.

"What conditions does Senior Brother wish for me to agree to?"

"Go see a few people for me!"

Senior Brother Lin did not hide anything and answered.