Within the Inspectorate, Quan Xiaotong looked at Ling Wuce’s report, his breathing somewhat heavier.

A moon bunny (rabbit) sat cross-legged on the desk, curiously poking its head around, and asked, "So, another huge incident?"

"It is a huge incident!"

Quan Xiaotong spoke in a serious tone, then burst into laughter, "However, it’s great news."

"Ling Wuce spent a huge fortune to compensate a Mo Family."

Compensated a Mo Family!

How could this be good news?

Gao Feng was startled, almost falling off the table, thinking it was a huge disaster, enough to have Ling Wuce sliced into a thousand pieces.

Quan Xiaotong waved his hand amid laughter to stop Gao Feng’s actions, "But he brought the Great Elder of the Piaomiao Sect into our Inspectorate."

Was the compensation of a Mo Family’s Divine Strategy Institute a costly endeavor?

Indeed, it was costly, enough to shake the Fifth Tower.

But was it worth bringing the Great Elder of the Piaomiao Sect into the Inspectorate?

"Profitable beyond measure!"

Gao Feng shouted with excitement, then laughed heartily.

"I told you Ling Wuce is a perfect fit here, and you didn’t believe it."

Quan Xiaotong didn’t doubt it, just wasn’t as daring as Gao Feng, who had the audacity to poach someone from the Spirit Realm Tower, and it was the Vice Tower Master no less.

"Borrow him to use a few times, sooner or later he’ll become part of our Inspectorate."

Gao Feng stated confidently.

Quan Xiaotong shook his head with a smile, knowing such matters could only be brought up by someone like Gao Feng, and if he brought it up, it wouldn’t succeed.

Ling Wuce was the only one in charge at the Spirit Realm Tower; who would dare to poach him?

Actually, within the Fifth Tower, the most peculiar was not the Inspectorate but rather the Spirit Realm Tower. The Spirit Realm Tower itself wasn’t much, but the Cultivator Institute was under its jurisdiction.

And it was well known that all cultivators from the imperial court hailed from the Cultivator Institute, so the director’s position there became extremely hot, not to mention the Tower Master position at the Spirit Realm Tower.

Over time, it seemed customary for the Spirit Realm Tower to have only a Vice Tower Master, and the Cultivator Institute to have only a Vice Dean.

Even so, Ling Wuce still rarely ventured to the Cultivator Institute side, treating it mostly like a quiet office, spending his days compiling texts and discussing Daoism.

Perhaps only Gao Feng taking charge could persuade the top to swap his position with Ling Wuce’s.

"However, Ling Wuce is indeed a lucky star; this is the umpteenth time now."

Quan Xiaotong squinted with a smile, recalling that the Wood Spirit incident already made the Fifth Tower earn immensely.

The pill collaboration with Han Yu in the future might give the Nine Sects something they can’t refuse.

This time, pulling the Great Elder of the Piaomiao Sect into the Inspectorate will bring benefits that no amount of spirit stones could trade for.

Thus, deeply binding with the Nine Sects might become a lot simpler.

"By the way, since Han Yu is also with Ling Wuce, do you want to inform him about the situation in the East Sea Realm?"

Gao Feng pursed his rabbit lips and suddenly spoke.

Quan Xiaotong hesitated, his expression somewhat indecisive.

"If he wants to go, I’ll prepare a gift for him."

...

Over at the Mo Family, upon receiving the reply, Ling Wuce happily spoke to Mo Yushu.

"That Quan guy said you could come by for the money anytime and bring our Inspectorate’s major offering along."

Well, even the position was settled for him, the Great Elder of Piaomiao Sect grinned, guessing he couldn’t avoid taking a plunge this time.

"Old senior, trust me, you won’t suffer any loss, the Inspectorate will treat you generously,"

Ling Wuce quickly reassured, noticing the other’s expression.

This indeed made everyone intrigued.

Elder Luo couldn’t help but chuckle twice, teasing, "Does your Inspectorate need another patriarch?"

This instantly revitalized Ling Wuce, who immediately said, "Of course we do, are you coming?"

Elder Luo truly pondered for a moment, then shook his head, "If I ever make a big blunder, I’ll take refuge in your Inspectorate."

He thought he finally managed to make a jovial remark, expecting at least some laughter!

Instead, everyone looked at him strangely, then subtly shifted their gaze towards a certain man not far away, who was hitting a Fire Spirit while holding a duck leg.

"You should know the saying about self-fulfilling prophecies. If you don’t heed the warning beside this guy, you’re doomed."

The Great Elder of the Unparalleled Tower looked at him with deep sympathy.

The notoriety of Han Yu in causing trouble was an unsolved mystery in the Cultivator Realm; everyone knows those near him suffer bad luck, and you still dare to jest like this?

"Indeed, not funny at all."

The others nodded in agreement.

Even Elder Luo himself was slightly scared, having interacted with Han Yu merely in Nanling City, and shortly after, part of the Nanli Sword Studio was destroyed, nearly involving the Saintess. What about this time...

"Why not, I go play at your Inspectorate?"

Ling Wuce quickly shook his head, "Senior, why don’t I bring money to bail you out when you make a big blunder?"

Han Yu’s ’Plague God’ trait sometimes overwhelms even the Eye of Divination, otherwise, the incident with the Mo Family wouldn’t have occurred.

Elder Luo set a prophecy leading to his own doom. Heaven knows if it will come true, bringing him back to the Inspectorate where it could blow up at any moment. How could he dare?

On Han Yu’s side, the Fire Spirit was squealing loudly, held upside down by Han Yu, its plump duck butt slapped with a crackling sound from both sides.

The Fire Spirit was not only in pain but also utterly perplexed.

It was a Spirit Body; how could it possibly be caught!

In fact, not only did Han Yu catch it, but the Spirit couldn’t escape even if it wanted to.

"So, within the domain, there’s such a wonderful peculiarity."

He and the Artifact Spirit both exclaimed in surprise.

"Stop beating, stop beating, old duck truly meant no harm."

The Fire Spirit cried out in pain.

"This is originally a rule of the world, for old duck to endlessly challenge those who come to be tested within a limited range."

"Believe old duck, once you encounter other Spirit Bodies, you will realize how benevolent the old duck is."

After hitting a few more times, Han Yu finally let it go, looking skeptical.

Could there be a Spirit Body more troublesome than this?

The Fire Spirit shook its butt, grumbling, "What sinister thoughts could a fire player have? It’s all straightforward action. You’ll surely thank today’s old duck when you meet others."

At this moment, Ling Wuce approached alone, somewhat helpless, handing over a letter.

That damned Quan Xiaotong sent another burn-after-reading letter, making it impossible for even me to read it.

"Quan Xiaotong sent it to you."

Another good opportunity?

Han Yu wondered suspiciously. It’s no wonder he thought this way; such a private exchange between both sides was usually business-related.

After opening the letter, Han Yu’s eyebrows lifted, and his heart filled with joy.

"What does it say?"

Ling Wuce looked over with curiosity, especially at Han Yu’s expression.

"Read it yourself!"

Han Yu handed over the letter, and Ling Wuce quickly took a glance. Fortunately, his speed was quick enough, for the letter suddenly burst into flames and turned to ash in an instant.

Quan Xiaotong’s intentions seemed both ordinary and extraordinary.

Find a person and extract something from them.

A very ordinary task.

But when the target is a sub-soul, it’s not ordinary at all. Everyone present had already experienced the sub-soul’s power, and the Inspectorate surely knows too.

"No way, the overseas Inspectorate couldn’t dig up any useful information."

Ling Wuce naturally understood Quan Xiaotong’s intention, it was a helpless move. Originally thought that the Corpse Refining Lineage was only elusive here in Central Continent, but unexpectedly they are also hiding overseas.

How vast is overseas?

Boundless!

Finding them in such an environment is truly like looking for a needle in a haystack.

"This letter is for your eyes only. Quan Xiaotong said only to go if there is absolute certainty of victory."

He knew Han Yu was strong now, and Quan Xiaotong knew too, but compared to the sub-soul, they still weren’t sure.

Without a fresh contest, it’s hard to say who is stronger.

"Are you in a hurry to find them?"

Han Yu asked, staring at Ling Wuce.

Ling Wuce smiled wryly, could they not be in a hurry? Such a monstrous power, so strong it makes people tremble, and the objectives of both sides are in extreme contradiction.

The Imperial Court wants to unify the Cultivator Realm, while the other side clearly doesn’t want to see the Cultivator Realm unified.

The Fifth Tower desires peace, yet the other side has carried out mass killings multiple times.

The most important point, the Corpse Refining Lineage threatens the Imperial Court, threatens the Fifth Tower, and even threatens the major sects in the Cultivator Realm.

"The Daoists may be opposed to the sub-soul, but the specifics are unknown. We plan to gather all intelligence from both sides while they are at odds. The unknown is frightening, while the enemy who reveals themselves will inevitably be defeated one day."

Ling Wuce firmly stated.

"I’ll take it."

Han Yu thought for a moment and suddenly laughed.

"Think it over clearly. It’s not worth the risk for thirty-year aged brew."

Ling Wuce, although representing the Inspectorate, feared Han Yu agreed too rashly.

The letter clearly stated only to go with strong assurance.

Also, is Quan Xiaotong being stingy this time? Or is it a riddle?

What is thirty-year aged brew?

"Thirty-year aged brew is naturally fine wine, absolutely worth the risk."

Han Yu laughed aloud, inexplicably.

It might not be a risk; there is Qi Fortune, and there’s a chance to avenge. Why not go?