I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

The night was as dark as ink at the shore of Shattered Star Lake.

The lake reflects the starry sky.

The outline of the Fulong Mountains was faintly visible in the night.

A night breeze swept across the lake, carrying the fresh scent of water plants and the slightly fishy smell of earth, brushing against Lin Che's clothes and making a soft rustling sound.

He stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the lake with a calm expression.

Footsteps sounded behind me.

The newcomer was dressed in black, wearing a bamboo hat, and a black veil that covered most of his face.

Beneath the veil was a mask that was half black and half white, with the left side black and the right side white, the boundary clearly defined, like the intersection of yin and yang.

The mask concealed all expressions, revealing only a pair of calm, watery eyes.

Then came a deliberately lowered, yet still cold, voice:

"Master, you summoned me back in person because you have important matters to discuss?"

Lin Che did not turn around.

He knew who was standing behind him.

Play black.

The Lin family's shadow, the mastermind behind the intelligence network, the man hidden in the darkness.

He was also his fourth son, Lin Xuanyu.

"There's something I need to say."

He turned around, took out a token from his sleeve, and casually tossed it over.

The token traced a graceful arc in the air before being caught steadily by Zhihei.

It was a palm-sized token, completely black, and heavy in the hand.

The front is engraved with silver cloud patterns, the lines are delicate and layered, like flowing clouds surging.

The edges are covered with fine spiritual patterns, emitting faint fluctuations of spiritual energy, like breathing, sometimes bright and sometimes dim.

Zhihei lowered his head, examining the token in his hand. His expressionless face was etched with a slight narrowing of his eyes.

"This is?"

"Let's talk somewhere else first."

Lin Che didn't explain further.

With a slight thought, he communicated with the spirit of the Azure Profound Realm.

The next moment, a silvery-white light rose from beneath their feet, enveloping them like ripples on water.

With a flash of light, the two figures disappeared from the lakeside without leaving any trace.

……

The Trial Tower, top floor.

This area was designated by Lin Che as his private space, not open to the public.

The space was not large, about ten zhang square, but it was decorated very elegantly.

The walls are made of warm wood, and several landscape paintings hang on the walls, depicting the scenery of Broken Star Lake in all four seasons. The brushwork is delicate and the artistic conception is profound.

The ground was covered with a soft silk carpet of spirit silkworms, which made no sound when stepped on.

In the very center is a long, narrow conference table made of rosewood, its surface as smooth as a mirror, reflecting people's images.

Several lamps were placed on the table, their soft light illuminating the entire conference room.

On the surrounding walls, faint silver-white array patterns flowed, which were spatial isolation arrays set up by the Azure Profound Realm Spirit to ensure complete isolation between this place and the lower level.

"Please sit down." Lin Che walked to the head seat at the front and sat down, placing his hands on the table with a calm gaze.

Zhi Hei scanned the area, his gaze lingering for a moment on the silvery-white array patterns before quickly moving away.

He didn't ask any more questions, found a nearby spot to sit down, took off his straw hat, and placed it on the table.

"This is inside a magical artifact called the 'Trial Tower.' Activate that token to get here."

The token is already bound to your aura; no one else can activate it, even if they obtain it, except for you.

If needed in the future, you can personally deliver intelligence to me from here.

Now that he was ready to reveal the existence of the "Trial Tower" to his clansmen, Lin Che wondered if he could make better use of this ability.

Now, the spatial teleportation range of the Azure Profound Realm Spirit can radiate throughout the entire Chuyang City, and even the area within the Burning Bone Pass.

Within a radius of 1000 li, as long as one has a Boundary Spirit Talisman, one can reach the secret realm in an instant.

In that case, wouldn't it be an excellent choice to use this place as an intelligence station?

A glint flashed in Lin Xuanyu's eyes.

He lowered his head and examined the token in his hand again, then raised his head to look at the silvery-white array patterns around him.

A flash of understanding appeared in the eyes visible beneath the mask.

If what my father said is true, this place is definitely an excellent place for information transmission.

Although their intelligence network has been established, the transmission of intelligence remains a potential problem.

The messenger might be intercepted, the jade slip used to deliver the message might be blocked, and even a message sent by a spirit beast might be stolen along the way.

Every step carries risk, and every step could expose potential problems.

If we could arrive here instantly and report in person, we could prevent many problems from arising.

"I understand." His voice remained cool, but there was a hint of seriousness in his tone.

Lin Che nodded slightly, took out a box of pastries from his sleeve, and placed it in front of him.

"This was made by your older brother. Let's eat and chat."

Lin Xuanyu was slightly taken aback.

Beneath the black and white mask, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He reached out and pulled off the mask, revealing the lower half of his face.

Pick up a piece of pastry, put it in your mouth, and chew it slowly.

The sweet aroma of the pastries melted in his mouth, mixed with the unique fragrance of purple berries, causing his brows to relax unconsciously.

Lin Che also picked up a piece, ate it slowly, and then voiced his question.

"Based on the intelligence you recently submitted, are you preparing to take action against the Shadow Hall spies in Chuyang City?"

His voice was calm, but a barely perceptible hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

The Shadow Hall caused trouble at the Lin family's Golden Core Ceremony.

Lin Che had not forgotten that boy named Lu Jun, that dark red pill, or that long-planned assassination attempt.

He didn't pursue the matter on the spot, not because he forgot, but because he was waiting.

Waiting for the right opportunity.

In the following days, Xuan Yu took the initiative to take on intelligence work for the Lin family.

Intelligence naturally includes all aspects of the Shadow Hall.

After learning the details of the Shadow Hall, he also took on the task of taking revenge on them.

Lin Che also handed over control of the spy Liu Fang and the pawns he had planted in the Blood Shadow Hall.

Over the years, Xuan Yu has remained inactive, secretly weaving a web of schemes.

Recently, he sent me a message: preparations are complete, and the opportunity he's been waiting for is about to begin.

Lin Xuanyu put down the pastries, picked up a handkerchief from the table, and gently wiped her fingers.

"Just three days from now."

Lin Che nodded.

"Okay! I believe you. Since you've been planning this for so long, I'm sure you already have follow-up measures in place."

The difficulty in cracking down on those spies has never been how to eliminate them, but how to clean up the mess afterwards.

Years ago, Lin Che had already figured out their background.

The hiding place, the approximate number of people, their activity patterns, and even the appearance and cultivation level of each person.

However, removing them would inevitably arouse suspicion from the Demon Palace of Rebellion.

Those spies disappeared without a trace, and the Demon Palace of Rebellion will surely investigate.

They will suspect who did it, whether someone has discovered their plan, or even start some unknown arrangements ahead of time.

This is the reason why Lin Che has been hesitant to take action.

Now, it remains to be seen how Xuan Yu plans to deal with them.

Lin Che leaned back in his chair, his gaze calm, and the corners of his lips slightly upturned.

He was really looking forward to it.

Lin Xuanyu put the mask back on and put the pastry box into her sleeve.

She stood up, bowed slightly to Lin Che, and was just about to activate the token.

He suddenly stopped and didn't turn around.

"Father."

"Um?"

"That box of pastries... thank you."

Lin Che was slightly taken aback, then smiled.

"Go."