Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

They were taken to various outposts while unconscious, reformed, and then released.

The renovation process was very simple.

Cui Ming used the power of Dan Shi to plant a seed of memory deep within their consciousness.

This seed does not affect their behavior or thoughts under normal circumstances; it is only activated when a specific instruction is received.

The people who were modified were unaware that they had been tampered with.

In this way, Cui Ming laid out a huge intelligence network in the world of supernatural beings in just three months.

Those disciples of small sects, rogue cultivators, and even peripheral members of the Quanxing sect unknowingly became his informants.

The transformation of Li Yanluo was far more complex than that of those minor figures.

He is a master within the Quanxing sect, with access to higher levels and more information.

If you can control him, the value you can gain far exceeds that of those minor characters.

With his eyes closed, Cui Ming slowly wove the power of Dan Shi within Li Yanluo's consciousness.

He did not erase any of Li Yanluo's memories, nor did he change his personality.

It's just that a cognitive filter has been added deep within his consciousness.

All the true facts about the battle of the San Yi Gate will be distorted by this filter.

Li Yanluo will remember that he successfully escaped, and he will remember that Zuo Ruotong was not only unharmed, but also incredibly strong, killing the Shadow Assassin and Elder Yan with ease.

He would still remember that after escaping from the Trinity Gate, he was met by his accomplices who came to meet him and were rescued.

As for the ghosts seen in the bunker...

After thinking for a while, Cui Ming decided to completely seal away this part of his memory.

It's not about completely erasing this memory, but about making him subconsciously avoid it.

In this way, when Li Yanluo returns, he will only spread the word about Zuo Ruotong's power, and will not reveal the secret of the dead souls.

The renovation lasted for half an hour.

With the transformation complete, Cui Ming took out a pill from his pocket and swallowed it. After resting for a moment, he took out another pill pouch.

The sac opened, and a naked body landed on a table.

It was the high-potential physical body that Ryūju Kōji had created using the Yellow Springs Grand Array.

Cui Ming looked at the body, lost in thought.

"This thing could perhaps be used as a backup device."

"But we still need to think about how to use it."

He put his body back in and looked at the fierce Yama on the stone platform.

The other person's breathing had completely stabilized, and their complexion had regained some color, but they were still unconscious.

Cui Ming took out paper and pen, wrote a secret letter, and then pressed the mechanism on the wall.

A moment later, the floor in one corner of the basement was turned upside down, and a figure emerged.

The man was dressed in black, with an ordinary face but extremely sharp eyes.

He bowed to Cui Ming.

"Master."

"Send this letter back to headquarters and give it to Zhang Xuan."

Cui Ming handed the letter over.

"Then tell Thousand Faces to come see me."

The man in black nodded, took the letter, and sank back into the ground.

Cui Ming watched him leave, then turned to look at Li Yanluo.

He raised his hand and gently patted Li Yanluo's forehead, causing a slight vibration from the power of Dan Shi.

Li Yanluo trembled and slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes were blank as he stared at the unfamiliar ceiling before finally focusing on Cui Ming.

Cui Ming had already changed into an ordinary robe and even his face was now ordinary; he looked at him with a smile.

"Who are you?"

Li Yanluo spoke, his voice hoarse.

"The one who saves you."

Cui Ming said.

“You were seriously injured at the Trinity Gate, and my men happened to be passing by and brought you out.”

Li Yanluo's pupils contracted slightly.

Trinity Gate... Memories flood back like a tidal wave.

He recalled how he, the Shadow Assassin, and Old Man Yan had infiltrated the Sanyi Sect.

Remembering Zuo Ruotong's sudden appearance, killing two people in a single encounter, remembering my desperate escape, remembering...

He suddenly covered his head, his face contorted in pain.

After Cui Ming sealed away that memory about the bunker, he subconsciously avoided it, making him unable to recall how he escaped.

"How...how did I escape?"

"I ask with difficulty," Li Yanluo asked.

Cui Ming said calmly.

“My men found you in a river; you were already severely injured and unconscious.”

"You're lucky to have survived."

Li Yanluo remained silent.

He vaguely felt that something was wrong, but couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.

It felt like there was a fog in my head, obscuring the most crucial part.

"This is Fuzhou."

Cui Ming continued.

"You can stay at my inn and recover from your injuries. You can leave anytime once you're healed."

Li Yanluo looked at him.

"Who are you? Why did you save me?"

Cui Ming smiled.

"He's just a businessman. I saved you because you're a member of the Quanxing faction."

“I have a few friends in Quanxing, and I might be able to use that connection in the future.”

"You recognize me?"

Cui Ming smiled easily.

"I am aware of the name of Li Yanluo."

Li Yanluo stared at him for a long time before finally nodding.

"Thank you. I, Li Yanluo, will remember this favor."

Cui Ming waved his hand.

"Get some rest. Your food will be brought to you."

He turned and left the basement, leaving Li Yanluo alone.

Three days later, Li Yanluo's injuries had basically healed, and he took his leave.

Cui Ming personally saw him off, watching his figure disappear around the street corner, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"The seed has been planted."

He muttered to himself.

"We'll see what kind of fruit it grows."

He turned and went back to the inn, entering another basement room.

This room is bigger than the previous one, with huge maps hanging on the walls and various intelligence reports piled up on the table.

A figure sat at a table, organizing a large amount of intelligence.

He looked up when he heard footsteps.

It was a face exactly like Cui Ming's.

"Lord."

When the man spoke, his voice was different from Cui Ming's; it was somewhat hoarse.

Cui Ming nodded and sat down opposite him.

"Thousand Faces, what's the situation on the Japanese side?"

The muscles on the man's face twitched, and he reverted to his original puppet form.

This is the most unique disguised puppet under Cui Ming's command, Thousand Faces.

Qianmian pushed a stack of documents in front of Cui Ming.

"We've made quite a bit of progress these past few months. Things are very chaotic on the Japanese side. The military and the Onmyōryō are arguing amongst themselves, and the Curse-Binding Society is making trouble behind the scenes."

Cui Ming flipped through the documents, raising an eyebrow slightly.

In Ryūjū Kōji's memory, he had joined the Cursed Bondage Society and later infiltrated the Higanbana Onmyōryō as a spy.

His attack on the Sanyi Gate this time is likely backed by the Curse-Binding Society.

"What have those people from the Curse Binding Society been up to lately?"