"Speak up, you’ve contacted me abruptly, surely there is something important."

A mysterious silhouette in the iron basin emitted a voice that seemed neither male nor female, a deep sound echoing in Lu Xue’s ears.

"Indeed, I have made some discoveries recently. A while ago, Xiu Daozhen brought Elder Chaotic Heaven’s sixth son, Zheng Xingkong, to Little Iron Cloud Island. They’ve been unseen for half a month now, likely here for that item."

Lu Xue said solemnly.

"Oh? Zheng Xingkong went there too?"

Upon hearing this, Blood Cry True Master seemed surprised, yet his tone remained calm: "On the surface, he is the most beloved son of Elder Chaotic Heaven, but few know that Zheng Xingkong has a unique innate constitution, having a soul without spirit, an ideal vessel for refining into a clone."

"Thus, Zheng Xingkong has long been a clone for Elder Chaotic Heaven. Looks like... that old thing Chaotic Heaven is also interested in that item..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xue’s expression changed dramatically...

She never expected that Zheng Xingkong, known as a renowned Yin God Giant, adored by Elder Chaotic Heaven and recognized as his most outstanding son, turned out to be Elder Chaotic Heaven’s clone!

"What does the Elder require me to do next?"

Lu Xue contemplated and inquired.

She actually knew well that she was placed on Little Iron Cloud Island as the steward for Xiu Daozhen’s grandson, Xiu Yanqing, precisely because of an item in Xiu Daozhen’s possession.

Blood Cry True Master paused for a moment and said: "You need to investigate this matter. It’s best to use Xiu Yanqing to find out whether that item is actually with Xiu Daozhen or uncover its whereabouts. For this, you can spare no effort, even at any cost! Do you understand what I mean?"

Lu Xue’s heart froze, and she promptly responded: "Yes, disciple understands!"

Though speaking this, in her heart she knew well that the so-called sparing no effort or paying any cost truly meant risking her own life, sacrificing her undercover role and the identity she had painstakingly maintained for over twenty years, using any means necessary to obtain that item!

Though unwilling, she had no other choice; within the Demon Dao, the law of the jungle prevails, and those in power often have many restrictive methods towards their subordinates.

Lu Xue’s family is held by others, even her own body carries certain sinister demon dao restrictions.

If she attempts resistance, at best, it would mean death; even worse could be outcomes far surpassing death!

Conversely, following the arrangement might still hold a ray of hope.

"Excellent."

Blood Cry True Master nodded in satisfaction, and was about to end the conversation when Lu Xue suddenly seemed to recall something, quickly adding:

"In addition, disciple has one more matter to report. Xiu Yanqing has returned these days and something seems off, as if..."

Lu Xue pondered the words, frowning, and said: "As if he’s a different person, though speaking and acting similarly to the previous Xiu Yanqing, disciple feels there’s something strange about him."

"Oh?"

Blood Cry True Master appeared startled, then asked: "Are you suggesting Xiu Yanqing may have been impersonated?"

"Disciple wouldn’t dare speak rashly, just finds it odd."

Lu Xue shook her head, not daring to conclusively affirm it.

"Your speculation might be right."

Blood Cry True Master quickly calmed down and said: "Actually, not only are we of the Six Desires Demon Sect interested in that item, there are others eyeing this massive bounty too."

"If my prediction is correct, this person must have been impersonated already..."

On hearing this, Lu Xue slightly changed color, thinking about how Xiu Yanqing she acquainted with these past few days hides unknown beings or specters under his guise, made her shiver inwardly.

Because these days, Xiu Yanqing acted no differently than usual, if not for her innate abnormal spiritual sense faintly sensing some oddities, she might have remained completely oblivious.

Lu Xue couldn’t help but ask: "Should disciple..."

"Do not act rashly!"

Before Lu Xue finished speaking, Blood Cry True Master cut her off and said: "This person’s identity remains uncertain, you best act as if you know nothing. If a chance presents, uncover this person’s identity, though this is secondary. Your primary task remains that item."

Lu Xue hesitated: "But if this person interferes with our plan, then what..."

"No ’if,’ should there be interference, eliminate it first thing... Forget it, if even you can’t detect anything odd, this person must be extraordinary. Should they truly obstruct the Six Desires Demon Sect plan, inform me promptly. Leave it to me to handle!"

Blood Cry True Master halted mid-sentence, realizing inadequacy in reassurance, provided Lu Xue with a comforting response.

Lu Xue sincerely breathed a sigh of relief.

Though a demon dao disciple, her cultivation was ultimately shallow, so snooping around Xiu Yanqing gathering intel was manageable. Yet to say dealing with an unidentified, possibly highly cultivated character, she truly lacked confidence.

Their conversation soon ended, Lu Xue withdrew her defenses.

However, she hadn’t noticed faint white smoke dissipating from her shoe’s boot.

...

"Six Desires Demon Sect?"

In the room, Gu Yuan pondered deeply, contemplating inwardly.

The Six Desires Demon Sect, indeed a major guild of the Demon Dao and akin to the Primordial Nether Sect, an upper-tier sect, descending from ancient times and reputedly possessing Primordial Spirit level foundations for suppression.

As for the sect’s mountain gate location, Gu Yuan did not know, only aware Six Desires Demon Sect disciples emerged in both the East Sea and Southern Border Cultivation Realms.

However, regarding the information disclosed in the dialogue between Lu Xue and Blood Cry Elder, Gu Yuan found it intriguing.

These two, or rather the Six Desires Demon Sect behind them, sent Lu Xue to Little Iron Cloud Island, staying over twenty years, laying such extensive groundwork, purely for an item.

Moreover, not only the Six Desires Demon Sect targeted it, but Elder Chaotic Heaven did too, along with other factions eyeing this item.

This naturally piqued Gu Yuan’s curiosity, wondering what kind of item could garner so much attention?

Though Gu Yuan pondered various possibilities, he found no clue due to limited intelligence.

But one thing was certain.

The item surely involves immense interests! Furthermore, capturing Elder Chaotic Heaven’s attention, a Yang Spirit grand power, and major forces like the Six Desires Demon Sect suggests the item’s substantial value, possibly linked to the Primordial Spirit True Immortal or some form of Innate Spirit Root level spiritual object!

Additionally, this item, or clues leading to it, seemingly lies in Xiu Daozhen’s possession.