Published: September 2, 2025
Chapter 560: Yuan Yao and Qingyang Sect
Among the cultivators present, the two with skull-like faces, the burly man, and the elder seemed unfamiliar with one another, and no one asked Han Li about his background.
The burly man, upon seeing there were five people in total, no longer hesitated and respectfully cupped his fists toward Han Li and the others.
“I am Ke Yu. I have been ordered to deliver a mission and guide the three seniors. This is my command token; please verify it,” said the burly man respectfully, drawing a black token from his waist and handing it to Han Li.
It was clear he regarded the three as a group, and since Han Li had the highest cultivation base, naturally he was considered the leader.
Han Li closed his lips tightly, reached out and took the token. After a quick glance, he carelessly tossed it to one of the skull-faced men.
The skull-faced man glanced at it twice before tossing it back to the burly man, lazily saying, “What’s there to check about the token? If it weren’t for the teleportation formation at the other end granting passage, how could a foundation establishment stage cultivator like you have the right to teleport here? Our identities don’t need verification either. At this gathering, apart from us law enforcers who received orders, no outsiders should be present. If you have a mission, just say it.”
The skull-faced man seemed very familiar with this procedure and, after saying this confidently, showed signs of impatience.
Ke Yu, the burly man, hesitated upon hearing this, but then smiled awkwardly and no longer mentioned verifying Han Li and the others. Instead, he cleared his throat and introduced the elder beside him.
“This is Senior Brother Ding, the protector of Qingyang Sect. The mission is actually to assist Senior Brother Ding in capturing a wanted criminal from Qingyang Sect. The specific matters can be discussed among you three seniors. I’m just here to introduce,” Ke Yu said, then obediently stepped back to let the elder deal directly with Han Li and the others.
“Qingyang Sect? Could it be the Qingyang Sect of Master Sanyang?” The skull-faced man’s blue eyes flashed with surprise.
The burly man and Han Li also showed a slight change in expression upon hearing this.
“Heh, it seems I need not say much more. You all know the reputation of our sect’s founder. This time, the founder personally requested assistance from the six alliance masters of your guild. The wanted criminal is not only a core formation stage cultivator but also in possession of several supreme treasures of Qingyang Sect. He has evaded capture for years. Recently, our sect accidentally discovered his whereabouts. Originally, if the founder acted personally, capture would have been easy. But unfortunately, the founder is occupied with other urgent matters and cannot spare the effort. That is why we invited you fellows to assist. I believe the four of us core formation stage cultivators working together can surely capture the seductive woman alive,” said the Qingyang Sect elder with a faint smile, cupping his fists to the three. However, when he said “seductive woman,” his expression turned dark and stern.
“Could it be a female cultivator?” The burly man asked in confusion upon hearing the term “seductive woman.”
Han Li frowned, vaguely recalling something.
“That’s right. The seductive woman’s name is Yuan Yao. She was originally a servant concubine intended for the young sect master of our sect. But unexpectedly, this woman was ruthless. Relying on her exceptional beauty and alluring charm, she conspired with another woman to secretly harm the young sect master, stole the treasures and rare pills he possessed, and fled. Using these, she formed her golden core. The founder has only one successor, the young sect master. Naturally, he hates her with a passion. If you three can help Senior Brother Ding capture her alive, our sect will reward you handsomely. We will not let you work for nothing,” the elder said, his teeth clenched and voice grim. But he seemed unwilling to dwell on the matter and quickly changed the subject.