Chapter 37 Cooperation "Benefits? Probably it can make the situation more chaotic, ...

How did she get close? This question flashed through their minds at the same time.

Ying Bu Ran knew that his current strength was not enough to detect it, but the fact that Zhao Chaoan didn't notice it proved that the man was not a simple person.

When did a powerful figure unknown to them appear in Wind Chasing City? Why did she come here? What did she hear?

In just a few seconds, Ying Bu Ran considered numerous possibilities. As if realizing he'd been exposed, the person outside smiled and said, "I wasn't eavesdropping on you two, but you two were so engrossed in your conversation that I couldn't interrupt. Can I come in and chat?"

"Of course not." Ying Bu Ran refused without thinking. She didn't have much impression of this voice and it was impossible for her to let in someone she didn't know.

Ying Bu Ran and Zhao Chao An exchanged a glance, and then Zhao Chao An paused on her shoulder and followed her to open the door. After opening the door, he confirmed that it was someone he didn't recognize: "Who are you?"

Qiao Yu stood at the doorway, observing Ying Bu Ran calmly for a moment before smiling broadly, "Nice to meet you. Let me introduce myself. I'm Zhao Qingxun's junior sister from the same sect, Qiao Yu. I've been interested in you since I heard about you from Senior Sister Zhao, and now that I finally have some free time, I thought I'd come get to know you."

Zhao Chaoan narrowed his eyes, looking Qiao Yu up and down, and whispered in Ying Bu Ran's ear, "She's lying."

"I know she doesn't have a single ounce of goodwill. And when she said the last sentence, her eyes were a little vague, a sign of insecurity," Ying Buyan nodded. They didn't deliberately lower their voices, so they could gauge Qiao Yu's reaction. "Let's get straight to the point. Why did you call me here?"

Qiao Yu raised an eyebrow, his smile still there, but it looked even more fake. "Yeah, very direct. I like communicating with people like you, even if it's a little off."

"Then I'll be frank. I came to you because I want to cooperate with you in depth. I wonder if there is such an opportunity?"

Cooperation? Is there any need for them to cooperate? Ying Buyan didn't know what bad ideas Qiao Yu was planning, so she simply refused: "No, I don't think we need to cooperate."

"Then you want to know what the Liuyun Sect and Jiuyou Sect are planning to do? This is the deepest inside information. Neither Zhao Qingxun nor An Ran from the Jiuyou Sect knows it."

Ying Bu Ran was silent for a moment, then looked towards the yard and gestured for them to talk over there: "Go over there."

Qiao Yu smiled again. She knew Ying Bu Ran would be interested in this information. "Okay, I think we can have a deeper discussion, right?"

Ying Bu Ran didn't answer her, but asked directly: "Why do you want to cooperate with me? What do you want?"

"I'll be frank with you. I can't possibly pay anything for the news you've told me, the authenticity of which can't be verified."

Who knew if Qiao Yu would lie to get information? There was no way to verify that so-called inside information. If this person was indeed here to gather intelligence... Ying Bu Ran's eyes darkened, and he began to think about how to deal with him.

Qiao Yu sensed the undisguised danger coming from Ying Bu Ran, but acted as if he hadn't noticed. He rested his arms on his shoulders, resting his hands on his chin, and looked at Ying Bu Ran with interest: "What's the point? Because I think you're very interesting!"

Ying Bu Ran was stunned for a moment: "Huh?"

"A person who can make the entire sect fear him, a person who can change Zhao Qingxun, I am very curious, what ability do you have to do this." Qiao Yu said with a smile, while looking into Ying Bu Ran's eyes, as if he wanted to see through her.

"I'm just an ordinary person. I'm sorry to disappoint you." Ying Bu Ran said lightly, looking at Qiao Yu without any hesitation.

Qiao Yu naturally didn't believe what he said, but instead became even more interested. Apart from the mask on his face, she really couldn't see anything special about him.

Knowing that he couldn't get much information from Ying Bu Ran at this stage, Qiao Yu continued to add chips: "In addition to those inside information, I can also help you find out the situation within the sect. Is this sincerity enough?"

"Is this good for you?" Ying Bu Ran asked.

Qiao Yu spread his hands and said, "Benefits? Probably making the situation more chaotic, isn't that enough?"

"...I'm sorry, I won't agree to this cooperation." Ying Bu Ran was silent for a moment and then stood up and pointed to the courtyard door, "Please go back."

Qiao Yu's smile froze for a moment, then he raised his eyebrows again: "Is there anything else you want?"

Ying Bu Ran shook his head, his tone calm but firm: "No, it's just that the risk of cooperating with you is too great, and I don't want to take this risk."

"Oh, well, that's such a pity." Qiao Yu pretended to close his eyes and shook his head. He raised his head a little to observe Ying Bu Ran. Seeing that she didn't react, he suddenly said, "Do you know why Zhao Qingxun and I came here this time? Do you know that she is lying to you?"

Is this the last resort to sow discord? Ying Bu Ran chuckled. It was a shame that she couldn't get her wish this time. "Of course I know. Is this something so hard to guess? I think everyone knows the relationship between Wind Chasing City and Flowing Cloud Sect, right?"

"The Liuyun Sect sent people to support Zhuifeng City? That's like a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken. Do you really think anyone in the city believes you're here to help and not just spy on them? You said she was lying to me, so tell me, what did she do to deceive people?"

Qiao Yu's smile froze for a moment. She certainly didn't know whether Zhao Qingxun had lied to Ying Bu Ran or not. She had accidentally dug a big hole for herself: "She lied to you once, didn't she?"

This person also knew what happened back then. Ying Bu Ran classified Qiao Yu on the list of suspected enemies, but on the surface he remained calm: "So, why do you think I would believe her?"

Qiao Yu: “…”

Oops, I had too much fun this time.

Seeing Qiao Yu was silent, Ying Bu Ran sneered, pointed at the gate, and dropped another bombshell: "There's someone outside the door, the liar you mentioned."

"..." Qiao Yu turned her head and watched the courtyard gate open. Zhao Qingxun walked quickly into the yard with a cold face. Without waiting for her to say anything, he cast a silencing spell.

"We'll settle this when we get back." Zhao Qingxun glanced at Qiao Yu and said coldly. Then he turned around and apologized to Ying Bu Ran with an apologetic look: "I'm sorry, as a junior sister in the sect, I was not careful with my words and offended you."

Zhao Chaoan snorted: "I'm glad you know. Keep your family members under control and don't let them out casually." She waved her wings as if to drive them away, staring at them as if she would bite them if they didn't leave.

Zhao Qingxun originally wanted to wait for Ying Bu Ran to come back and talk to her, but Qiao Yu intervened and there was no room for further discussion. He could only give up and left with Qiao Yu after apologizing again.

No one knew what would happen after they returned. Ying Bu Ran was instead concerned about something else: "Do you think it's possible that Qiao Yu also participated in the Heavenly Sacrifice?"

"It's hard to say. We need to observe further." Zhao Chaoan has been observing Qiao Yu since he learned that she knew about the heavenly sacrifice. He didn't see any signs of being instilled with cultivation, but this cannot be completely ruled out.

Like Zhao Qingxun, he had not received any indoctrination, but he had actually participated in it.

Ying Bu Ran nodded. Just one encounter was enough to get some information. He also had a new direction for investigation. "Take a break. A lot has happened today."

Zhao Chaoan nodded, but unfortunately the break was over before it even began. Ying Bu Ran's Sky Spirit Mirror vibrated, and when it opened, it was a message from Yun Xiangwan.

[Come find me. I'm here. Take the third book from the first row, the first book from the second row, the fifth book from the third row, and the last four books from the seventh row. Then go into the tunnel. Remember to bring the Ghost King with you.]

Yun Xiangwan was looking for them? Did she find out they'd sneaked out? No, if they'd found out, she could have just called her alone or come find her. This way, it looked more like she was giving them, or more precisely, Zhao Chaoan, something.

Ying Bu Ran took the Tianling Mirror and asked Zhao Chao An. Zhao Chao An thought for a while before remembering that he seemed to have asked Jiang Liuyan for a favor. He didn't expect to get the news so soon.

"Let's go and take a look. It should be about helping me find a body. I'm too restricted in the mortal world in my current state. That little shrimp standing outside the door just now didn't even notice me. Although he has a magic weapon, if my complete body is here, no magic weapon will be of any use." Zhao Chaoan explained, and at the same time he was still a little indignant about what had happened before.

Ying Bu Ran nodded and took Zhao Chao An to the place where Yun Xiang Wan had given her information. The tunnel was a bit dark, so she simply activated her ghost eyes and saw some marks and patterns on the walls. They seemed to be some abstract... people?

When they reached the bright area, they found themselves in a wide open space. Yun Xiangwan stood with her back to them, and in front of her was a cloth-covered object about the height of a person.

"Senior Yun, what is this?" Ying Bu Ran asked curiously. Zhao Chaoan flew around the thing covered by the cloth a few times, and his curiosity was also aroused.

Yun Xiangwan turned around and took a step to the side so Ying Bu Ran could see the object more clearly. He introduced it with a smile, "The Ghost King asked us to find a suitable container. It just so happens that my ancestors studied puppets, and this is the best one. I modified it slightly to make it more suitable for the Ghost King."

As he spoke, Yun Xiangwan tore off the covering cloth, and a faceless puppet appeared in front of the two of them.

"Although this puppet can withstand the Ghost King's soul and ghost energy, since it is a puppet, it will wear out. I need to come back for maintenance regularly, about once a month. Of course, Xiao Ran can also learn how to maintain and repair it, so that we can come back when it suffers major damage."

Zhao Chaoan flew to the puppet's head and patted it with his claws. He could feel the degree of fit between him and the puppet and was very satisfied.

"I have to change my face, clothes and hair myself?"

"It will automatically transform into the appearance of your soul, but not the clothes. So I'll be leaving now. Call me when you're done."