Tap, tap, tap.
Xu Fan didn't have to wait long; soon footsteps echoed, and a red-faced burly man wrapped in a cloak hurriedly arrived; it was Jin Li.
It had only been a few days since their last eting, yet Jin Li's appearance had changed drastically. Jin Li was originally a golden ape and, as a Spiritual Beast, possessed the ability to transform into a human.
Previously, Jin Li's image was that of a sleazy old man, with a sinister look, his glare could frighten children under seven to silence, and his smile could make girls and young won over seventeen flee in terror.
Now, Jin Li had transford into a red-faced middle-aged man, his face chiseled like a knife, with a scruffy beard, exuding the charm of a mature man to the fullest. If not for his face being as red as a monkey's buttocks, he would be deed a handso middle-aged man.
As soon as he arrived, Jin Li laughed heartily, showering Xu Fan with flattery, "Master Xu! It's been a few days, and you are becoming more impressive and extraordinary, handso and elegant!"
Xu Fan initially thought the red-faced man before him was a hero from the Heavenly Witch Sect, but upon hearing Jin Li speak, he realized it was an old acquaintance. He found it sowhat hard to adapt to Jin Li's radical change in appearance.
For a lecherous old fellow to suddenly turn into a bushy-browed hero, the transformation was so big, it left one utterly astonished.
Jin Li clearly saw the shock on Xu Fan's face and felt smug and self-satisfied.
Since arriving in the Ice Country, Jin Li had been pondering one question in secret. Xu Fan's strength wasn't particularly outstanding, nor was his scheming very deep, yet why did he catch the Sect Leader's eye? Why did the Sect Leader keep rembering him, insisting on pulling Xu Fan into the Heavenly Witch Sect?
In contrast, Jin Li had been nothing but loyal to the Heavenly Witch Sect since joining, yet why did the Sect Leader never show him any favor?
Jin Li reflected for a long ti and eventually concluded it was a matter of appearance. In Jin Li's opinion, apart from looks, young Xu Fan was far inferior to him in every way.
Though Spiritual Beasts can transform into human forms, without reaching a certain level of power, they cannot freely change their appearance. Jin Li paid a heavy price to obtain an elixir in the Heavenly Witch Sect, thereby changing his looks.
Initially, Jin Li felt a bit pained. However, seeing the shock on Xu Fan's face, suddenly, Jin Li felt it was all worth it.
Being both literate and skilled, sharp-minded, and having now compensated for his only flaw, how could Xu Fan ever compete with him in the future? The favored person by the Sect Leader's side was destined to be him!
Xu Fan naturally had no idea the monuntal secret behind Jin Li's transformation. Upon realizing Jin Li was the one eting him, Xu Fan smiled and cupped his hands to Jin Li, casually responding, "It's been a few days, and Jin brother is as brilliant as ever! As brilliant as ever!"
Xu Fan, after all, only had a cooperative relationship with the Heavenly Witch Sect, and it was naturally best for him that the person eting him was acquaintance Jin Li.
"As brilliant as ever?" The dramatically changed Jin Li was shocked upon hearing Xu Fan's words.
Could it be that his transformation failed? Clearly, he felt his change was enormous, so why in Xu Fan's eyes did he seem as brilliant as ever?
Jin Li was shocked at heart, while Xu Fan, unwilling to exchange pleasantries with Jin Li, beckoned him over, and Jin Li eagerly ran to Xu Fan, ingratiatingly saying, "Is there anything Master Xu would like to do? I'm all ears."
No matter how Jin Li's outward appearance changed, his attitude towards Xu Fan was hard to alter. Xu Fan's partnership with the Heavenly Witch Sect was akin to the partnership with Chu Le'er, and Jin Li, a re mber of the Heavenly Witch Sect, naturally had to show utmost respect to Xu Fan.
Xu Fan had long been immune to Jin Li's sycophancy; this old guy was a typical smiling fox, as he smiled on the surface but was a ruthless backstabber. However, in this lifeti, Jin Li seed to have no opportunity to stab Xu Fan from behind, as their power and status were unknowingly drifting further apart.
This ti, Xu Fan was straightforward and directly said, "There's nothing in particular to instruct you. Through investigations over the past few days, I have so major discoveries to inform you about, so you're aware and don't expose any weakness when the ti cos."
Jin Li nodded repeatedly, his face showing a look of deep moved, "Yes, yes, even if it costs my life, I will ensure the safe delivery of the information, worthy of Master Xu's effort over these days."
Yet in his heart, he secretly mused, "The Heavenly Witch Sect has existed on Earth for who knows how many years, holding untold intelligence. You kid, in just a few days, how could you gather any top-secret intelligence?"
However, just as Xu Fan imagined, Jin Li dared only to muse this secretly at heart.
Xu Fan wasn't concerned whether Jin Li was truly moved or pretending, as he directly spoke up, "Three ssages. The first ssage: Beyond the four Immortal Emperors from the previous era, there is a force rivaling any Immortal Emperor, even more terrifying, nad the Hidden chanism Pavilion. The Pavilion Master had the power of an Immortal Emperor a thousand years ago! Their influence is worldwide! They claim to collect information globally, without interfering in power struggles, but surely have significant hidden ambitions! Plus, I have a premonition that the Hidden chanism Pavilion will surely take action in these thousand years of opportunity!"
The first ssage shocked Jin Li.
Jin Li only knew the existence of four Immortal Emperors from the previous era, but had no idea there was another expert with Immortal Emperor power. And Xu Fan knew in such detail! Even being aware of their ambitions so clearly!
If not for Jin Li knowing Xu Fan very well, he might suspect Xu Fan of making up stories right now!
With a myriad of thoughts flashing across his heart, Jin Li's face showed a look of dedicated thanks, bowing deeply to Xu Fan, "Master Xu, you're hard-working, noble, and sacrificingly ticulous for our Heavenly Witch Sect; I am moved to tears! Words fail !"
Behind Xu Fan, Jiang Quan was moved by Jin Li's behavior, standing there feeling nostalgic.
This red-faced man, with his bushy brows and bright eyes, looks exactly like a warrior of unmatched loyalty and righteousness—just as expected!
Xu Fan, however, found it sowhat painful, thinking, "Aren't we eting each other for the first ti? Who doesn't know who here? I'd be more than happy if you old fellow would just refrain from cursing behind my back. Is there really a need to play this act?"
Nonetheless, Xu Fan didn't bother interrupting Jin Li's performance, directly continuing to pass on the information, "Second ssage: the Black Dragon is nad Li Long, with high qualifications and formidable power. I am plainly the successor of Li Long. You need not do anything, just be aware of this."
Jin Li's face beca serious, his voice resonating powerfully, "I comply with Master Xu's command!"
Xu Fan nodded, "Third ssage: A Divine Artifact erged a thousand years ago, causing catastrophe upon the Heavenly Witch Sect. Even the Divine Demon Battlefield attracted the attention of four Immortal Emperors. Nowadays, the four Immortal Emperors have set rules for the thousand-year opportunity. Though the portal to the Divine Demon Battlefield won't open for three years, in one day, various forces will gather for a trial, competing for the qualification spots to enter the Divine Demon Battlefield."
"The Taoist sect has perished, the Dark Council under the Demon Lord is allied with , the Church of Light under the Qing Lord dares not act, leaving only the Buddha Lord."
"As for the Buddhist Sect, I have made so arrangents. On the day the trial begins, I need you to go to the Buddhist Sect and kill soone!"
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