Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

Everyone present understands what going to the Northeast means now.

That was the first area occupied by the Japanese army during their invasion of China.

Having been cultivated by the Kwantung Army for many years, the area is rife with powerful and complex forces of supernatural beings, and organizations such as the Curse-Binding Society and the Higanbana are extremely active, making it a truly dangerous place.

Chapter 164 The Imposter

"Master, should we prepare for a while longer?"

Zhang Xuan adjusted her glasses.

"The enemy situation in the Northeast is complex, unlike that in the Central Plains."

"We have limited knowledge of that place, and besides, the Japanese have never lowered their bounty on you."

"If our whereabouts are exposed, it will only be more dangerous."

"It is precisely because the enemy situation is complex that we need to intervene as early as possible."

Cui Ming spoke calmly.

"The alliance's foundation has been solidified during the disaster relief period. With you all in charge, I have no worries."

"The longer the situation in Northeast China is delayed, the deeper the enemy's influence will grow, making it even more difficult to deal with in the future."

"Besides—"

A cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"Some grudges should be settled as soon as possible."

Gao Gen said in a deep voice.

"Master, Zhenxing can draw upon his elite troops to accompany you."

"The Northeast is vast and sparsely populated, with many mountains and forests, which is suitable for our activities."

"No need."

Cui Ming shook his head.

"This trip is to search for someone secretly, not to confront them directly."

"The more people there are, the more likely he is to be exposed, which will make him more alert and allow him to escape."

"Zhenxing has established a positive image in this disaster relief effort. It should consolidate its foundation and focus on Sichuan Province."

Yongen raised his eyes, his voice cold and clear.

“I will go with you.”

After a moment's thought, Cui Ming shook his head.

"No need. Staying with the Divine Machine Alliance might be more useful than coming to the Northeast with me."

The Japanese infiltration of our side won't stop; you're more experienced than anyone else at identifying them.

Ma Ben scratched his head and said.

"Master, do you need any new equipment? I have some gadgets here that might come in handy."

"Prepare a batch of sac-like ammunition magazines and special-type ammunition, and also bring some reconnaissance dummy robots and jamming devices..."

Cui Ming gave the instructions.

"It must be small and discreet."

"understand!"

Tian Xiaodie asked with concern.

"The journey is long, and the means of transportation..."

"Fenrir wolves are sufficient; walking is also an option if necessary."

Cui Ming waved his hand.

"The research and development of the Qiantu should not stop, as it is the key to the alliance's future expansion in the secular world."

Liang Wu cupped his hands in greeting.

"The Guanyuan radar is still under development, and progress is slow..."

"It's alright, being able to monitor Shenji Town is enough. We must take things one step at a time."

Cui Ming looked at Zhang Xuan one last time.

"During my absence, you will oversee the alliance, and major matters can be discussed with everyone. Coordination with allies will be handled by Tang Miaoxing."

"If we encounter an attack from foreign enemies, we can use all means of defense. Zhenxing will assist in the defense of Sichuan Province. You just need to keep in touch with Gao Gen."

Zhang Xuan solemnly agreed.

"Don't worry, Master."

Cui Ming then spoke to Gao Gendao.

"After the True Nature Restoration, strengthen patrols in Sichuan Province and the Earth Vein Village, and continue to collect intelligence on enemy-occupied areas, especially the movements of the Bihe Ninja and the Curse-Binding Society."

"Yes!"

With the arrangements finalized, Cui Ming said no more.

"I will depart in three days."

"The return date is uncertain, ranging from one or two months to half a year."

"The future of the alliance depends on you all."

Everyone stood up, bowed, and withdrew, accepting their orders.

Three days later, having made ample preparations, Cui Ming embarked on his journey north alone.

He didn't say goodbye to anyone, only leaving a brief message.

He quietly avoided everyone, went to the wilderness, mounted Fenrir, and disappeared at the end of the mountain path.

Along the way, Cui Ming avoided the main roads and, relying on the Fenrir wolf's excellent off-road capabilities and his own powerful spirit, easily traversed the remote mountains and forests.

A few days later, the cold wind outside the pass was already biting, and large areas of snow-covered wasteland and bare forests began to appear in the field of vision.

Towns were scarce along the way, and when they were found, they were heavily guarded and the atmosphere was oppressive.

After much deliberation, Cui Ming decided to head straight to Harbin.

After all, the puppet Manchukuo regime had a complete set of institutions and frequent espionage activities in Harbin, so its information network was relatively well-established.

Before entering the city, Cui Ming put Fenrir Wolf into his pouch and summoned the Thousand-Faced Puppet.

The puppet fit directly into the Xuanji Armor on his body, and after a few subtle adjustments, its shape was transformed.

A man who looked to be in his thirties, with a weathered face and a weathered look, appeared on the spot.

Cui Ming looked at the mysterious armor on his body, which transformed into a thick cotton robe commonly seen in Northeast China after a transformation. His eyes also quickly became numb and lifeless.

At this moment, Cui Ming was no different from any other street vendor or laborer struggling to make a living.

Numerous brightly lit bounty notices were hung at the city gate, with the leaders and high-ranking members of various sects listed on them.

Among this group of faces in their seventies and eighties, Cui Ming's excessively youthful face stood out.

Especially since his portrait was accompanied by a huge reward of one hundred taels of gold, it attracted even more attention.

Fortunately, it was a portrait of him from several years ago. Although it was somewhat distorted, the cold and stern demeanor in his eyes and brows was still very similar.

There was also a line of small print next to it.

"A reward of ten dollars will be given to anyone who provides accurate information about his whereabouts."

Most people entering and leaving the city were in a hurry, and only occasionally would someone glance at the notice.

They would also quickly look away, afraid of getting into trouble.

Fortunately, the ability of the Thousand Faces was never exposed. Not only the Japanese, but probably even within the Divine Machine Alliance, very few people knew about it.

With his hands tucked into his sleeves, Cui Ming calmly followed the flow of people into the city, not even glancing at the notice.

The city streets were deserted, shops were half-open and half-closed, and there were few pedestrians.

Most of them were police officers from the puppet Manchukuo regime, plainclothes agents, or ordinary people walking with their heads down.

An invisible sense of tension permeated the entire city of Harbin.

Instead of finding a place to stay immediately, Cui Ming maximized the power of the Thousand-Faced Puppet.

Thanks to the Thousand Faces Puppet's abilities, Cui Ming doesn't need those complicated disguise tools; he only needs to think about it.

Yohei Aoyama, who could use a thousand faces, possessed a bizarre simulation ability that allowed him to perfectly disguise himself based on the image in Cui Ming's mind.

Regardless of external factors such as height and body shape, Qianmian can make precise adjustments.

Through Yohei Aoyama's innate ability, Cui Ming can even directly replicate the target's posture, gait, and even some small habits.

If combined with Cui Ming's ability to access memories and Tomie's ability to split souls, Cui Ming could easily impersonate anyone.

Cui Ming's first target was a clerk in the Manchukuo police station.

After using his spiritual power, Cui Ming scanned the police station.

They selected this young man who rarely interacted with others, was introverted, taciturn, and had a very low profile among his colleagues.

While he was on his way to the bar alone after get off work, Cui Ming easily took his place in a deserted alley.

The process was silent. The power of Dan Shi instantly subdued the opponent, dragged them into the shadows, quickly probed their memories to obtain the necessary information, and then used the power of Dan Shi to seal them and put them into the Devouring Pouch.

The next morning, clerk Cui arrived at the police headquarters' archives section on time.

He continued with his original work rhythm, keeping his head down and doing his work, hardly communicating with anyone.

However, taking advantage of the opportunity to organize and deliver documents, he gained a thorough understanding of the police station's internal structure, personnel distribution, and recent key case files.

As Cui Ming organized the documents, his fingers brushed across the files, and his soul imprinted all the contents as if scanning them.

Chapter 165 Painted Skin and Dyehouse