AWB Chapter 120 Gathering Information
Chapter 120 Gathering Information
With the help of this incredibly magical and powerful breath-holding pill, Ye Xiaobai felt an overwhelming surge of invincible ambition, as if he possessed boundless courage and strength.
He knew full well that his trip to the Zhao family to search for information would be fraught with danger, but he was not afraid at all.
Not long ago, the meticulous Ye Xiaobai had keenly sensed that the Zhao family seemed to be secretly colluding with the Qingyun Sect.
The recent large-scale actions of the Qingyun Sect must be hiding a secret conspiracy. Perhaps, a thorough investigation of the Zhao family can unravel this mystery and yield crucial intelligence!
Thinking of this, a determined glint flashed in Ye Xiaobai's eyes. He decided to take immediate action, infiltrating the Zhao family to find out what was going on. With the miraculous effects of the Breath-Holding Pill, he was confident he could turn the danger into safety and successfully complete this arduous mission.
Night had just fallen, and many parts of the White Tiger Sect were gradually darkening, which provided Ye Xiaobai with a convenient environment for nighttime stealth.
Because the Zhao family has a Core Formation stage cultivator, Zhao Shuqin, who is the peak master of Misty Rain Peak, the Zhao family's location was specially requested from the sect master to be Xiaoquan Peak, which is rich in spiritual energy, next to Misty Rain Peak.
Not far from the Yanyu Peak mountain range, there is a place called Xiaoquan Peak.
What makes this place so remarkable is the magical spring that flows through the mountains.
Legend has it that drinking from this spiritual spring can greatly increase the power of cultivators in the Qi Refining stage, and can also cleanse their mortal bodies and temper their muscles, bones, and blood vessels.
This news immediately attracted the attention and admiration of many disciples within the White Tiger Sect.
They spared no expense, spending vast amounts of precious spirit stones to obtain this rare spiritual spring water.
Despite this, the supply of Lingquan water in the market still falls short of demand.
After all, the amount of spring water that the Zhao family can supply each year is very limited and cannot meet everyone's needs.
Thus, the disciples of the White Tiger Sect engaged in fierce competition to obtain this precious resource.
Some people even resorted to any means to compete for a share of the spring water; while others inquired everywhere to find other ways to obtain it... For a time, the entire sect was in turmoil and undercurrents were surging.
However, this does not change the fact that spiritual spring water is scarce and precious, as well as its great attraction and value to cultivators!
Although Xiaoquan Peak is not one of the four major spiritual peaks of the White Tiger Sect, it is second only to the four major peaks in the White Tiger Mountain, which shows the status of the Zhao family in the White Tiger Sect.
Ye Xiaobai never expected that the Zhao family, who held such a high position in the White Tiger Sect, would collude with the Azure Cloud Sect and harbor treacherous intentions!
Following the darkness of the night, Ye Xiaobai carefully made his way forward by the faint moonlight, and finally arrived at the foot of Xiaoquan Peak.
At this moment, two late-stage Qi Refining cultivators dressed in Zhao family attire were patrolling intently at the entrance of Xiaoquan Peak. They held magical artifacts in their hands, their eyes sharp as eagles, not missing a single suspicious movement.
Ye Xiaobai inwardly groaned, thinking to himself, "This Little Spring Peak is indeed heavily guarded. If I try to force my way in, I'm afraid I won't be able to escape."
After a moment's thought, he decided to change his strategy, taking a slightly longer route to avoid guarded areas and find an unguarded spot before quietly sneaking into Xiaoquan Peak.
So, relying on his familiarity with the terrain and his keen senses, Ye Xiaobai skillfully moved through the mountains and forests, deliberately choosing secluded and dark paths. He moved with utmost care, making the slightest sound to avoid attracting attention.
After some maneuvering, Ye Xiaobai finally found a relatively weak spot in the defenses. He took a deep breath, steadied himself, and then, like a ghost, silently infiltrated Xiaoquan Peak.
Before entering Xiaoquan Peak, Ye Xiaobai had already inquired about the approximate room layout within the Zhao family compound.
The Zhao family's ancestors and elders were all located near the spiritual vein of Xiaoquan Peak, and Ye Xiaobai quickly found a place with particularly rich spiritual energy.
Not far away, there was a very luxurious room with bright lights inside. A group of late-stage Qi Refining cultivators patrolled the door, led by a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Ye Xiaobai immediately sensed that this place was unusual.
Not long after, a dark figure approached the target area swiftly like a ghost and silently crept up to the vicinity.
The dark figure was Ye Xiaobai. He carefully and quietly leaped onto the roof, then crouched down, pressed his ear close to the roof tile, and began to listen intently to the sounds inside.
A deep voice rang out: "Ancestor, you went out on business the other day. I wonder if the trip went smoothly? Did you gain anything?"
The speaker was a middle-aged man with a look of reverence on his face, who respectfully asked the question to the person seated above him.
This middle-aged man was Zhao Qingtian, the head of the Zhao family. And sitting above him was Zhao Dahai, the highly respected patriarch of the Zhao family, who had reached the Core Formation stage.
At this moment, Zhao Dahai sat upright in the grand chair, his expression dignified and imposing.
"Hmph, don't even mention it, it's infuriating! I spent a full 55 spirit stones to buy this incredibly precious sixth-tier puppet, hoping to use it to give our Zhao family another Core Formation stage fighter!"
"Who knew such a huge accident would happen on the way back!" Zhao Dahai roared furiously, his face full of anger and resentment.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Qingtian was startled and quickly asked, "Ancestor, what exactly happened? Please tell me!"
Zhao Dahai glared at him and said irritably, "What else could it be? It's just that I was ambushed by that despicable Ye Xiaobai! That treacherous and cunning fellow attacked me suddenly when I wasn't paying attention, causing me heavy losses!"
As he spoke, he stomped his feet in anger, as if he wanted to stomp a hole in the ground.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Qingtian frowned slightly and fell into deep thought. Ye Xiaobai had repeatedly thwarted the Zhao family's plans.
Hearing the ancestor's words, one can't help but feel some doubt and worry.
However, faced with Zhao Dahai's anger, he couldn't ask any more questions and could only comfort him, "Ancestor, please calm down. Things have come to this point, and our most urgent task is to find a way to solve the problem."
"Ye Xiaobai has now obtained a sixth-order puppet, and there's really nothing we can do with him for the time being. We can only ask the Qingyun Sect to arrange a few Core Formation stage cultivators to deal with him later!" Zhao Dahai said helplessly.
“What the Ancestor said is absolutely right. However, according to the information I received, the Qingyun Sect will be making a big move soon. They have already notified us that they will officially take action in a month!” Zhao Qingtian said in a low voice with a solemn expression.
"What? So fast?" Zhao Dahai's expression changed drastically upon hearing this, his face filled with disbelief, and he exclaimed in shock.
"This is absolutely true! I have verified it repeatedly, and the timing of the operation is undoubtedly one month from now!" Zhao Qingtian said firmly, looking at Zhao Dahai with unwavering eyes.
"Great! Great! Now our Zhao family can rise to prominence immediately!" Zhao Dahai said excitedly.
"Yes, the Qingyun Sect is indeed a good choice!"
"Give the order: no unusual activity whatsoever in the near future!"
"Understood!"
"What? The Qingyun Sect is going to make a move in a month?" Ye Xiaobai was shocked to hear this, he didn't expect the Qingyun Sect to really make a move!