A technologically powerful nation: The national treasure is actually myself.

The other Tiankun Sect disciples also changed color, their auras rising, looking ready to attack.

"What? You dare to make a move inside the city?" Lin Yang sneered disdainfully.

The aura of the Tiankun Sect members instantly froze.

They would never dare to make a move inside the city.

Seeing this, Lin Yang sneered again: "If you don't dare to make a move, then get out of the way!"

"Lin Yang! If you have the guts, then stay in the city." The Kun Sect disciple who reached out to block Lin Yang took a deep breath and spoke coldly, gesturing for the others to move aside.

Lin Yang walked straight into the restaurant.

At the entrance, several Tiankun Sect disciples whispered and cursed: "This Lin Yang is too arrogant, daring to insult us."

The leading disciple said, "No need to be angry anymore. Now that he's back and we've caught him, we won't let him off this time. We'll inform the sect and Elder Pan. Even if he's in the city, he won't survive!"

After saying that, he looked around the restaurant and sneered, "We'll wait for him to come out here and follow his movements. Also, we'll split into two teams, one in person and one in the shadows, to track him down. We can't let him get away again."

"Once the elder arrives, we'll capture him, and that will be a great achievement for us!"

The others nodded in agreement, and some of them were also subtly excited.

Lin Yang killed Lan Zhi back then and became a wanted man by the entire Tiankun Sect. If they can help the sect capture Lin Yang, the rewards they will receive will be substantial.

Especially Elder Pan, whose prized disciple Lan Zhi is. If they successfully capture Lin Yang this time, they will gain Elder Pan's favor.

This excited them all.

Soon the group split into two teams. One team waited openly at the entrance of the restaurant, while the other team hid further away, intending to follow them secretly.

In any case, we must not lose track of Lin Yang.

……

Inside the restaurant.

Looking at Lin Yang's calm demeanor, Cheng Fu couldn't help but say, "You really have a deep grudge against the Tiankun Sect. Some of the people from that group ahead are still waiting for you at the entrance of the restaurant. They're probably keeping an eye on you."

Lin Yang smiled and said, "We killed a few of their disciples, one of whom was highly regarded by an elder of the Tiankun Sect."

"I see."

Cheng Fu nodded, then reminded him:
"Then be careful. We already have a mission this time, and now we've run into people from the Tiankun Sect who are watching you. If they attack you at a crucial moment, not only will you be in danger, but it could also delay the mission, which would be troublesome. You might even be punished by your superiors."

Lin Yang replied, "I know, I will be careful."

"Then you wait here for your friend. I'll go next door and book a table separately." Cheng Fu didn't say much more.

Lin Yang sat there, waiting for Shi Jie to arrive, but he was also a little annoyed.

Because he doesn't have any good solutions to the Tiankun Sect's problems right now.

What Cheng Fu said earlier makes a lot of sense.

If the people of the Ancient Night Clan are exposed, their team will have to rush to their aid.

If the Tiankun Sect members launch a sneak attack during the battle, he is likely to fall into their trap.

This is very disadvantageous for him.

The people of Tiankun Sect dared not openly attack the government troops, but it wasn't a big deal to disguise themselves; they could simply deny that they were from Tiankun Sect.

Anyway, the current situation is a bit troublesome for him.

Just then, Shi Jie arrived.

After tens of thousands of years, Shi Jie has also successfully ignited his Dao Fire and is now at the Dao Fire Realm.

"Brother Lin Yang, it's great to see you again." Shi Jie seemed very happy.

Lin Yang is the same.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Shi Jie's expression turned serious. He pointed to the entrance of the restaurant and said solemnly:
"Brother Lin Yang, I saw people from the Tiankun Sect when I arrived. Did you run into them? Were they lying in wait for you?"

"Yes." Lin Yang nodded.

Shi Jie frowned: "Brother Lin Yang, you are now a member of the government army. You came to Baichi City on a mission, right? Now that they've set their sights on you, it's going to be very troublesome."

"It is a bit troublesome, and I am thinking about how to deal with it," Lin Yang said truthfully.

"Do you have any good ideas?" Shi Jie asked.

Lin Yang shook his head: "Not yet."

Shi Jie paused for a moment, then said, "Brother Lin Yang, you've been back in Bai Chi City for over ten thousand years now. I wonder how your mission went? If it's almost done, you can take the teleportation array from the city back to the prefectural city. They won't be able to do anything to you then."

Lin Yang picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "The mission is not yet complete."

“Then their watching you will definitely affect your ability to complete the mission,” Shi Jie said immediately.

At this point, he seemed to remember something, paused slightly, and then said:
"By the way, Brother Lin Yang, when you returned to Baichi City, you reminded us not to come to Baichi City unless necessary. Was it related to the mission you were undertaking?"

"Now that so much time has passed, is it still the same?"

Lin Yang nodded again: "Yes, and I also suggest you leave as soon as possible. Once you've finished your business and the meeting is over, leave Baichi City."

Shi Jie was slightly startled: "Has something unexpected happened?"

Lin Yang took another sip of tea: "I can't say for sure, but it's definitely not a good thing."

Shi Jie's eyes flickered: "I understand, thank you for your guidance, fellow Daoist."

"It's alright." Lin Yang waved his hand.

Shi Jie also took a couple of sips of tea, then suddenly spoke up: "Brother Lin Yang, the Xu family has grown stronger over the years, and their demand for various resources has also increased. Magic arrays are one of them. I wonder if you still have any in stock? I would like to buy some."

Lin Yang looked at him: "You want to buy it for the Xu family?"

“Hmm.” Shi Jie nodded. “I am now also at the Dao Fire Realm. I want to prepare some magic arrays to submit, hoping that the Xu family will value them more and that I can gain some cultivation resources.”

Lin Yang immediately understood.

There aren't many skilled magic array masters around Baichi City. While higher-level magic arrays are available in chain stores, the prices are significantly higher.

Shi Jie wanted to use him to obtain some high-level magic arrays at the Dao Fire Realm level.

In this way, he can save a lot of money and also demonstrate his abilities, so that the Xu family will value him more.

Lin Yang didn't hesitate much and said, "I happen to have refined some magic arrays over the years, so let's go with the price we used to exchange resources for."

He, Li Liping, Shi Jie, and Xin Hao had several small gatherings to exchange resources.

Since Shi Jie and Xin Hao didn't have any special professions to pursue, they used resources to exchange for the magic arrays in his possession and the magic treasures from Li Liping's side.

The prices are all the same.

And both of them will give a considerable amount extra.

Lin Yang naturally helped if he could.

Anyway, even if he goes to sell them, the price will be lowered.

Why not help Shi Jie while we're at it?

Anyway, Shi Jie wouldn't let him suffer a loss.

Shi Jie repeatedly expressed his gratitude: "Thank you very much, fellow Daoist. I have accumulated a lot of resources over the years, and I will give them all to you as an extra gift. Please do not refuse."

As he spoke, he took out two spatial rings and gave them to Lin Yang.

One of the containers contained supplies for purchasing the magic array, while the other contained an extra reward for Lin Yang.

Lin Yang glanced at it and saw that there were quite a few supplies inside, and they were all things that a Dao Fire Realm cultivator could use.

He accepted the gifts without hesitation and then gave Shi Jie some high-level and top-level Dao Fire Realm magic arrays.

"Brother Lin Yang, once I have established myself in the Xu family, I will repay your great kindness!" Shi Jie was very grateful.

"No need for that," Lin Yang smiled. He hadn't lost out on this deal.

Shi Jie nodded silently, thought for a moment, and said, "I'll help you lure those guys from the Tiankun Sect away."

Lin Yang was a little surprised: "How did you lure them away?"

Shi Jie chuckled: "The world is tough, my cultivation speed is just average, and I don't have any powerful backers or backgrounds. I'm always in danger of losing my life on the Primordial Ancient Continent, so after thinking it over, I think that preserving my life is the most important thing."

"Therefore, I have been studying some life-saving methods over the years, such as some concealment techniques and some illusion techniques."

"As we all know, ordinary changes to appearance or even body shape have no effect on cultivators."

"But I have a way to temporarily deceive my senses, to transform into another person, and even change my aura."

"I can create a perfect replica of you."

“Those guys outside are only at the Dao Fire Realm. Among those of the same realm, I’ll be careful and not stay in contact for long, so they won’t notice me.”

"I will disguise myself as you to lure them away, and then I can figure out a way to escape their pursuit."

Shi Jie's plan was simple.

This surprised Lin Yang: "You've actually studied these techniques?"

"Haha." Shi Jie laughed, clearly pleased with himself.

However, Lin Yang did not agree to the proposal.

Because causality cannot be completely altered.

The Dao Fire Realm cannot change cause and effect.

He already had a subtle connection with the guys at the restaurant entrance.

Even if Shi Jie could transform into his appearance, it wouldn't be very reliable.

Moreover, he sensed that not all of the Tiankun Sect members had left.

Those outside the restaurant are probably a few of them.

There might be someone watching in the shadows.

Furthermore, even if Shi Jie manages to deceive them, it will be difficult for him to escape.

If things go wrong, Shi Jie himself could find himself in danger.

Lin Yang would never allow Shi Jie to put himself in danger just to help him.

Shi Jie wanted to say something more, but Lin Yang interrupted him:

"Don't worry about me. I still have the status of a member of the city's military. Besides, the situation in Baichi City is special right now. It won't be easy for the Tiankun Sect to make a move against me. You should take the Xu family and leave as soon as possible."

Seeing Lin Yang's insistence, Shi Jie didn't say anything more, but repeatedly told Lin Yang to be careful before leaving the restaurant.

Lin Yang then got up as well.

Seeing that he was about to leave, Cheng Fu quickly followed.

As they left the restaurant, the members of the Tiankun Sect made no attempt to conceal their identities, staring directly at Lin Yang.

Every time Lin Yang made a move, they made a move too, clearly telling Lin Yang that they were tracking him.

Such an open and aboveboard action left Lin Yang somewhat helpless.

You can't take action inside the city anyway.

He looked at Cheng Fu and said, "You go back first. I'll lead these guys for a stroll around the city."

He didn't want to reveal the squad's location in the city.

Cheng Fu glanced at the people behind him and said, "Be careful. I'll tell the captain what he says."

"Ah."

Lin Yang and Cheng Fu separated and wandered around the city, but they didn't leave.

Soon, the members of the Tiankun Sect also realized Lin Yang's intentions. Although they were angry, they all held back and said nothing.

After a while, Cheng Fu sent a message to Lin Yang, saying, "The captain knows about your situation. He doesn't have a good solution for the time being, but he said you can come back. Our team's location in the city doesn't matter if it's exposed or not. Come back first and we'll think of a solution later."

"Okay, got it," Lin Yang replied, then returned to his team's location.

Since Li Rui wants him to go back, then he should go back.

When he returned to the team's location, all the team members were already there.

Obviously, everyone knows about his situation.

Li Rui said, "Lin Yang, you are one of our team members, we will not abandon you. The Kun Sect cannot take action in the city that day, and they also have to consider your status as a member of the city's military. You don't need to worry too much."

"Captain, I'm not too worried about myself, I'm just afraid it might affect the mission," Lin Yang said.

Li Rui comforted him, "Don't worry, it won't affect anything. Even if Tiankun Sect had a million times the courage, they wouldn't dare to disrupt the government army's operations. They might just secretly attack you during the process."

Cheng Fu immediately replied, "Yes, that's what I was worried about too."

Li Rui smiled and said, "With other senior figures overseeing this mission in secret, the Tiankun Sect won't dare to act recklessly. Of course, we should also be careful ourselves and avoid being sabotaged."

"Understood, thank you for your concern, Captain," Lin Yang said.

"Let's not stand on ceremony. I'll keep an eye on you during the operation. As long as it's not a Nirvana Realm expert who ambushes you, I should be able to save you in time."

Li Rui then said:

"Of course, if a Nirvana Realm expert makes a move, the adults should be able to sense it. In short, you don't need to worry too much."

"Understood." Lin Yang was quite grateful.

The next few days passed as usual.

Apart from the few Tiankun Sect disciples keeping watch on Lin Yang's side, nothing else happened.

A few days later, it was time for the squad to go out on their routine patrol.

Li Rui originally intended to keep Lin Yang here to prevent him from leaving the city.

However, the next moment, Li Rui's expression suddenly changed. He looked at everyone in the team and said:

"We've discovered members of the Ancient Night Clan outside the city. It's pretty much confirmed. The higher-ups are preparing to take action and have ordered us to go there to cooperate."

The team members' expressions tightened upon hearing this.

Li Rui could no longer keep Lin Yang, so he quickly ordered everyone to set off.

As Lin Yang and his group left the city, the Tiankun Sect disciples who had been keeping watch sent a signal.

Shortly after the team left the city, Lin Yang and his group were stopped by some masked men in black, all of whom were staring at Lin Yang.

It was obvious that the people from the Tiankun Sect were deliberately disguised.

"Who are you? What do you want to do by blocking our way?" Although Li Rui knew that these people were disciples of the Tiankun Sect, he had no evidence and could not say anything. He could only question them sternly.

A tall man stepped out from among the men in black and said calmly, "Gentlemen, we have no grudge against you, we only want this kid."

He pointed at Lin Yang:

"You leave this kid behind, and we'll depart."

Li Rui roared angrily, "Do you know who we are? You've taken the government troops hostage! How dare you!"

The man in black replied in a deep voice, "We have no intention of being enemies with you all, but we have a personal grudge against this kid."

"Besides, none of you are wearing the uniforms of the government troops, so who knows if you are government troops or not?"

He looked at Li Rui and said, "Impersonating a government soldier is a serious crime. We only want this kid. Hand him over, and we'll leave."

Li Rui's expression darkened. (End of Chapter)