Under One Person: The Taoist Priest Descends the Mountain

Chapter 342 All Sects Gather

Let's leave aside what Cheng Mo thinks for now.

Xu Xiang is having a bit of a headache lately.

He sat in his office, a report spread out in front of him, his brows furrowed. Xu Si stood in front of his desk, also holding a report, his expression equally grim. Xu San leaned against the wall, his phone in hand, having just finished a call.

Xu Xiang put down the report and rubbed his temples: "What do you mean by 'many Quanxing demons have come to Zibo'?"

Xu Si turned a page of the report and read it aloud: "In the past three days, forty-seven members of the Quanxing sect have been discovered in Zibo, including well-known extraordinary individuals such as Tu Junfang, Yuan Tao, Xue Pan, Wang Ergou, and Zhang Kun."

Xu San's phone rang again. He answered it, listened for a few words, his expression changed, and he stood up abruptly: "What?!"

Okay, I understand. You don't need to do anything.

After hanging up the phone, Xu San looked at Xu Xiang and Xu Si with a serious expression: "Ding Shian is here too."

Xu Xiang's head throbbed even more, and he slammed his hand on the table: "What the hell are these guys trying to do?!"

Xu Si thought for a moment: "Dad, should we arrange for someone from the company to stop them?"

Xu Xiang pondered for a moment, then waved his hand: "No need. Arrange for people to closely monitor their movements, find opportunities to gather information, and get the specific details."

Xu San frowned: "Could it be that they're after the baby?"

Feng Baobao was squatting in the corner eating an apple when she heard her name called. She scratched her head blankly and asked, "Me?"

Xu Xiang and Xu Si both shook their heads.

Xu Si: "Baby hasn't done anything outrageous. Apart from a few people, most people don't even know what baby looks like."

Xu Xiang nodded and looked at Feng Baobao: "Awu, you shouldn't go out unless necessary these days."

Feng Baobao said "Oh" and continued eating her apple.

Xu San then asked, "Could it be that Zhang Chulan has been exposed? Are these people here to cause trouble for Zhang Chulan, wanting to obtain the Eight Extraordinary Techniques?"

Xu Xiang and Xu Si exchanged a glance, both agreeing that this was quite possible.

After all, the only thing that could attract Ding An was probably the Eight Extraordinary Skills.

But----

Xu San frowned: "Where did it come from? Zhang Chulan's identity information has been changed. Nobody knows that Zhang Chulan is Zhang Huaiyi's grandson."

Xu Xiang and Xu Si were unable to answer.

Xu Xiang leaned back in his chair and sighed, "Let's wait and see."

Xu Si slapped his thigh: "That's right, we'll meet force with force and water with earth."

Feng Baobao raised her head and said expressionlessly, "Fourth brother, which one do you want to hit? Just tell me and I'll help you."

Xu Si laughed heartily: "Baby is still the most reliable."

In a factory in Zibo.

Yuan Tao and his apprentice Han Dan'er sat in a corner. Han Dan'er held a half-eaten steamed bun, his mouth full of crumbs. Yuan Tao leaned against the wall, arms crossed, eyes closed, as if dozing off.

Xue Pan, Wang Ergou, Zhang Kun, and a few others sat on a nearby pile of scrap metal; some smoked, some drank water, and some picked at their nails.

Xue Pan was the first to speak up, turning to Yuan Tao: "Old Yuan, you're most familiar with Tu Junfang, do you think this is true or not?"

Yuan Tao glanced at Xue Pan, her tone indifferent: "Whether it's true or not, you're here anyway."

Xue Pan chuckled twice: "I'm just taking a chance, even if it's not a sure thing. If it were true, wouldn't we need to prepare more thoroughly?"

Yuan Tao waved his hand lazily: "Anyway, Tu Junfang will definitely be there. If you have any questions, just ask him."

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Xue Pan shrank back, his voice lowering: "Hehehe, I'll ask later."

Seeing this, the others gave up the idea of ​​asking Yuan Tao for information. However, they could still discuss other matters.

Zhang Kun jumped down from the pile of scrap metal, walked to the middle of the group, and squatted down: "Regardless of whether this is true or not, let's find the person first. Er Gou, do you have any leads?"

Wang Ergou leaned against the wall, spread his hands, and looked innocent: "What clues do I have? I don't even know who the person is."

Everyone looked at Yuan Tao.

Yuan Tao chuckled and glanced at everyone: "I actually know who it is."

Everyone exclaimed in unison, "Oh?"

Zhang Kun slammed his hand on the table: "Old Yuan, stop keeping me in suspense!"

Wang Ergou also came over, his eyes shining.

Yuan Tao slowly began, "Have you heard of Cheng Mo from the Liangyi Temple?"

Xue Pan shrank back: "The one who beat Chen Jinkui into an idiot in Xiangfan?"

Yuan Tao nodded: "It's him."

Zhang Kun scratched his head: "How does he know both hands?"

Yuan Tao said, "Who knows? Anyway, that's what Tu Junfang said, and that's what Xia Liuqing also said."

Xue Pan leaned back in his chair, seemingly lost in thought.

Zhang Kun's voice rose again: "Then what are we even discussing? Why don't we just go find that Cheng Mo?"

Wang Ergou scoffed, "Do you know where he is?"

Zhang Kun choked.

Wang Ergou continued, "Besides, why should they give you the Eight Extraordinary Techniques? Who do you think you are?"

Zhang Kun slammed his fist on the table and stood up: "I may not be anyone special, but I have the guts!"

Yuan Tao sneered: "You think your fists are hard? Harder than Chen Jinkui's? Chen Jinkui was beaten into an idiot, what are you?"

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Zhang Kun's face turned bright red, his lips trembled twice, and he plopped back down in his chair, remaining silent.

Xue Pan tried to smooth things over: "Don't rush, don't rush. We haven't even found the person yet, and we're already arguing. What kind of behavior is that?"

Wang Ergou said, "Then what do you suggest we do?"

Xue Pan thought for a moment: "Let's find them first. Once we find them and meet them, we can talk if we need to, and fight if we need to. Who wouldn't want the Eight Extraordinary Skills? But even if you want them, you have to be alive to get them."

Zhang Kun snorted: "You make it sound so easy. When we actually meet, will you be the first one to rush in?"

Xue Pan took a half step back: "I'm just trying to think of a solution."

The group of people spoke amongst themselves, probing each other and shifting blame.

Nobody wants to be the first to step forward, and nobody wants to give up the opportunity.

Yuan Tao sneered inwardly.

These guys talk a good game, but they're all scheming in their hearts.

He turned his head and glanced at the simpleton sitting next to him.

The old apprentice had grown into a big fat man, looking honest and simple, but not very bright; he just sat there chewing his nails.

Yuan Tao reached out and patted Han Dan'er on the shoulder. Han Dan'er looked up at him, then lowered his head again to continue chewing his fingers.

The factory door was pushed open.

Tu Junfang walked in.

Everyone in the Quanxing sect turned to look at him.

Completely different from his previous deadpan face, Tu Junfang now looks like a gentle middle-aged man with soft eyes, a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth, and an indescribable aura of peace.

But seeing him like this, the Quanxing people felt even more uneasy.

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances. What had this deadpan face become? It was as if he had transformed into a completely different person.

Yuan Tao was still somewhat resentful that Tu Junfang had asked others to refine weapons. After all, he was a well-known weapon refiner in Quanxing. Wasn't it a slap in his face that Tu Junfang asked others instead of him?

But seeing Tu Junfang like this now, Yuan Tao dared not show it.

He forced a smile: "Old Tu, you're here."

Tu Junfang walked over with a smile, sat down at the table, and looked around: "Quite a few people have come."

Xue Pan leaned closer and tentatively asked, "Boss Tu, about that Dual-Handed Technique—"

Tu Junfang waved his hand: "The news is true, I've already verified it."

Zhang Kun asked urgently, "Where is that person?"

Tu Junfang held up one finger: "Brother Cheng said that if you find his people, you can get involved."

The people looked at each other; some nodded, some frowned, and some seemed thoughtful.

Yuan Tao rolled her eyes: "Zibo is too big, where are we going to find someone?"

Tu Junfang smiled and said, "This is the first level of the test. Those are the Eight Extraordinary Skills, which are not so easy to obtain."

Xue Pan was the first to laugh out loud: "Yes, yes, yes, the Eight Extraordinary Skills, it's only right to test them, it's only right."

Wang Ergou laughed along, "Brother Tu is right. With so many of us, there has to be a selection process."

Zhang Kun chimed in, "Exactly! Otherwise, if any Tom, Dick, or Harry showed up, things would get chaotic."

The group burst into laughter, their voices echoing through the empty factory, each one louder, more enthusiastic, and more fake than the last.

Yuan Tao laughed along, her face crinkling with wrinkles, but inwardly she was cursing: Tu Junfang, you old fox, you're in cahoots with Cheng Mo, who knows what you're up to.

Tu Junfang smiled at everyone, not exposing their laughter.

They laughed for a while, then the laughter gradually subsided.

Tu Junfang stood up, dusted off his pants, and said, "Alright, I've delivered the message. You can find the person yourselves. Remember to let me know when you find them, so I can benefit from it too."

After saying that, he turned and walked out of the factory, leaving a group of Quanxing members, each with their own ulterior motives, looking at each other in bewilderment, each of them pondering their own plans.

I need to find Cheng Mo before anyone else.

You have to have more tricks up your sleeve than others.

You have to be careful not to stab yourself in the back by the people around you.