Chapter 670: Chapter 200: Heavenly Crafted Sonata of Smithing
Thousand Peak Forest.
Edge of the battlefield.
In a secluded valley, there is a hidden thatched hut.
Lin Bufan is sitting on a low stool made from a wooden stump, leisurely sipping tea and gazing at the distant mountains under the clear sky.
A ripple in the air, followed by Zhu Xuanji’s figure penetrating the illusion array, appearing before Lin Bufan.
Lin Bufan blinked slightly, then put down his cup.
Since he was “recruited” by Zhu Xuanji, they had secretly set up several camps.
This is just one of them.
Lin Bufan liked the scenery here, so he often resided here.
As for Zhu Xuanji, he was elusive, rarely staying in these secret camps.
Lin Bufan was well aware: based on the national situation of Liangzhu Country, Southern Bean Country must have significant connections with Thousand Peak Forest. Zhu Xuanji was dispatched here to closely liaise with forces within Thousand Peak Forest that are friendly to Southern Bean Country. Moreover, Southern Bean Country had directly planted personnel and forces inside Thousand Peak Forest.
The establishment of a new army by Liangzhu Country and the dispatch of Du Tiechuan to conquer Thousand Peak Forest was never just a domestic affair of Liangzhu Country from the beginning, but involved other countries.
Seeing Zhu Xuanji looking for him, Lin Bufan understood there was an important task that required him.
Sure enough, Zhu Xuanji threw a Jade Slip to him.
Divine Sense Control.
The Jade Slip floated to Lin Bufan, slowly landing in his outstretched palm.
Lin Bufan scanned it with his Divine Sense and revealed a strange expression: “I didn’t expect my first task would still involve that kid Ning Zhuo.”
The latest intelligence in the Jade Slip recorded that Ning Zhuo was following the army to attack Shili Burning Forest.
Zhu Xuanji said, “Ning Zhuo’s safety is related to the ownership of Fire Persimmon Immortal City, which has significant implications and must not be compromised.”
“Daoist Fellow Lin, you might as well go and protect him secretly. The Three Generals Camp is not important, just ensure Ning Zhuo’s life and freedom.”
Lin Bufan shook his head with a wry smile: “That kid doesn’t know he’s already being targeted by Old Monster in Stone and the Twin Ghosts of Heaven and Earth.”
“Old Monster in Stone is suspected to be Transforming Spirit Level, highly scheming and extremely secretive.”
“The Twin Ghosts of Heaven and Earth are strong members of Soul Devouring Sect, famous across countries. Given Ning Zhuo’s current combat power, even with the assistance of the Mechanical Army, facing the Twin Ghosts of Heaven and Earth would surely lead to death!”
“If I were him, I would definitely stay securely inside the front line camp.”
Saying that, Lin Bufan picked up his cup, took a sip of tea, and sighed: “Ah, this task is not easy.”
Zhu Xuanji laughed, “The Ning Family and your Ten Thousand Medicine Sect also have close cooperation, and I heard that your sect’s Miss Lin has a close relationship with Ning Zhuo.”
“Maybe in the future, you all might become a family.”
Lin Bufan’s eyes widened instantly: “Don’t say something like that!”
“That kid Ning Zhuo is already married, and his wife is the heir of a General Mansion from a country. Tsk tsk…”
Lin Bufan looked at Zhu Xuanji and said teasingly, “Speaking of which, ever since Ning Zhuo appeared in Canglin Immortal City, he repeatedly publicly stated that he has a marriage contract with your Zhu Family. Now, with this situation, does your Zhu Family have any reaction?”
“That kid…” Zhu Xuanji shook his head and laughed.
He didn’t expose Ning Zhuo’s rumors and wasn’t even angry.
Because he deeply appreciated Ning Zhuo’s endurance, cunning, and ability to disguise in Fire Persimmon Immortal City.
Lin Bufan, unable to extract any information, finished his tea and stood up: “Let me be clear upfront, whether facing the Twin Ghosts of Heaven and Earth or Old Monster in Stone, I cannot defeat them.”
“In a critical moment, I will abandon Ning Zhuo to save myself.”
Zhu Xuanji nodded: “Of course.”
“If Ning Zhuo falls here, it’s his destined doom.”
“Prioritize your own safety.”
“As for the reward for your mission and potential future assistance, ask Ning Zhuo for it. That kid is wealthy enough now to fund the Three Generals Camp and Red Flower Camp abundantly.”
Lin Bufan nodded, immediately got up, and left the secret camp urgently heading to Shili Burning Forest.
He concealed himself, flying at low altitude, pondering over Zhu Xuanji’s every word and expression change.
“I previously thought Ning Zhuo’s marriage with the Zhu Family was just his boastful talk. But Zhu Xuanji didn’t deny it just now.”
“Moreover, despite Zhu Xuanji’s words of ‘destined doom,’ I felt he has considerable confidence in Ning Zhuo!”
“Strange.”
“Although Ning Zhuo has high talent and great potential, why does Zhu Xuanji still have such confidence in him in this situation?”
Near the Liangzhu Country front line camp.
The Twin Ghosts of Heaven and Earth lurked in a dark corner, as still as stone.
One after another, ghostly beings occasionally returned to them, providing detailed reports.
“Hmm?” Suddenly, Heaven Shuang, the white-clad Ghost Cultivator, raised his brows slightly and immediately transmitted thoughts to Earth Ash, the black-clad Ghost Cultivator, “News from the alliance. The Three Generals Camp suddenly left the main camp to attack Shili Burning Forest.”
Earth Ash reacted immediately: “Is that kid Ning Zhuo among them?”
Heaven Shuang: “The intelligence didn’t specify.”
When the Twin Ghosts of Heaven and Earth returned to the front line battlefield, they happened to miss the departure of the Three Generals Camp.
After all, they were outsiders, and aside from their own reconnaissance results, most of the intelligence they got was second-hand from the alliance, causing a delay in timing.
Earth Ash thought for a moment: “If Ning Zhuo stays hunkered down in the main camp, we have no way to deal with him.”
“Now is a good opportunity!”
“Regardless if he’s with the expedition or not, this is an opportunity worth investigating.”