Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

After making all the arrangements, Cui Ming left the main group alone.

It must be said that Zhuge Zhen was quite right.

After being separated from the main group and on his own, Cui Ming felt much more relaxed.

No matter what happens in public, you still have to maintain the demeanor of a leader.

It was a little tense and not very natural, so Cui Ming twisted his neck left and right, making a series of crackling sounds.

Next, we just need to go to the agreed location and meet up with Yong-eun, who has been waiting there for a long time.

With a slight sense, Cui Ming located Yong En's position and used his Whirlwind Steps to approach him.

Before Cui Ming even arrived, Yong En discovered his whereabouts through a telepathic link.

"Lord!"

Yongen remained as cold and silent as ever, and after a simple bow, he got down to business.

"How's the investigation into the Earth Wanderer's stronghold going?"

Cui Ming gently landed on a treetop and bowed his head to ask.

"My lord, the exact location of the Earthly Wanderer has been determined; it lies deep within the dense forests of western Hunan."

“They acted with extreme secrecy. If we hadn’t followed the clues from the previous attacks and carefully investigated in conjunction with some local ancient legends, it would have been difficult to locate them.”

"Western Hunan..."

Cui Ming's eyes flashed. The area was mountainous and densely forested, with a fierce local culture and many extraordinary people living in seclusion. It was indeed an ideal hiding place for the kind of lineage of wandering immortals.

"Okay! Let's set off now."

"Now that the alliance is newly established, logistical support and transportation must be guaranteed."

"The techniques of the Earth Wanderers are closely related to the earth's veins. If we can cooperate with them, exploring mineral veins and mining resources will be a piece of cake. This is crucial for our future development."

Cui Ming paused, a strong desire to investigate flashing in his eyes.

"Moreover, I am very curious about their ability to blend into the earth's veins and travel underground."

"If we can analyze its principles and combine them with the art of mechanical puppetry, perhaps... we can create earth-based puppets that can infiltrate underground to carry out reconnaissance, raids, and even the transportation of supplies!"

Once the thought arose, it quickly took root in Cui Ming's mind, outlining countless possibilities.

If one can truly master this ability, they will undoubtedly have a significant advantage.

"Let's go, Yone."

Cui Ming turned his gaze to the distant, layered mountains of western Hunan.

"Let's go and meet these friends who are hiding underground again."

Following Yongen's guidance, the two of them ventured deep into the mountains and forests of western Hunan.

The area receives ample rainfall, resulting in lush, verdant trees covered with dense vines.

With its complex terrain and pervasive miasma, this area is a death trap for ordinary people.

However, those with supernatural abilities can manipulate Qi to resist miasma.

There are even special techniques that can make one immune to the erosion of miasma, just like the Qi poison that Cui Ming is currently circulating, which completely isolates the miasma.

Previously, Yong En had found clues about the Earth Immortal by collecting information from the Quanxing members who had been brainwashed by Cui Ming.

Even so, we can only find a general direction. Finding a deliberately hidden immortal in this desolate place is like finding a needle in a haystack.

Finally, they stopped at the edge of what appeared to be an ordinary valley.

The vegetation in the valley is more lush, and the exposed rocks even turn a deep red.

Cui Minglue immediately sensed that the earth's energy in this area seemed to be more concentrated than in other areas.

"My lord, the main area where the wandering immortals are active should be in this valley."

Yongen's voice rang directly in Cui Ming's mind through the telepathic link.

Ever since Yong-eun discovered that she could establish a special communication channel with Choi Myung without opening her mouth, she has become even more reluctant to speak.

Cui Ming nodded and took out the jade pendant that He Zhengxing had given him earlier from his pocket.

Following the method taught by He Zhengxing, slowly infuse your own true Qi into it.

A soft halo immediately appeared on the surface of the jade pendant, and a flow of earth energy circulated inside the jade, as if sensing the surrounding situation.

Just as He Zhengxing had said, when Cui Ming held the jade pendant and faced south, the warmth emanating from the pendant noticeably increased.

He kept adjusting his direction and position, sensing the guidance of the jade pendant, as if he were holding a compass.

This gave him a strange sense of déjà vu, wait...

Could the four factions of tomb raiders mentioned in Ghost Blows Out the Light be based on this group of wandering immortals?

Lost in thought, Cui Ming led Yong En Gui into the valley following the jade pendant's guidance, while subtly spreading his powerful divine soul energy in all directions.

At the same time, they also didn't forget to accidentally 'leave' various types of Shadow Spiders from the mechanism box.

The moment these shadow spiders landed, they quickly blended into their surroundings, becoming his eyes and ears for reconnaissance.

But as he slowly reached forward, the jade pendant in his hand grew hotter and hotter.

Almost simultaneously, his powerful spiritual perception and the vibrations transmitted back by the Shadow Spider clearly showed that...

A mass of energy is rapidly approaching from underground.

"My lord, someone is approaching from underground, and they are moving very fast."

Yongen's warning was only a step too late; he alerted Cui Ming through a telepathic link.

Cui Ming remained expressionless, signaling Yong En to relax and not to be overly tense.

He stopped and waited quietly.

Before long, in the open space not far ahead, the soil parted silently, like the surface of water.

A figure wearing an earth-yellow short jacket rose up from the ground.

The newcomer was about thirty years old, with bronze skin and a calm demeanor characteristic of a cultivator of earth veins.

As soon as he emerged from the ground, his gaze immediately locked onto the jade pendant in Cui Ming's hand, which exuded the aura of the earth's veins, and a clear look of surprise appeared on his face.

How did you come across my clan's 'Earth Vein Stone'?

Chapter 89 The Stolen Sacred Relic of Miao Territory

The wandering immortal looked Cui Ming and Yong En up and down.

Especially after staring at the large, man-sized mechanical box behind Cui Ming for a while, he immediately realized what was happening and his tone was both respectful and probing.

"May I ask... are you Master Cui Ming of the Tang Clan's Craftsmanship Hall?"

Cui Ming smiled slightly, put away the jade pendant, and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Indeed, it is I. And you are?"

Upon seeing Cui Ming admit it, the man visibly breathed a sigh of relief, returned the greeting with clasped hands, and became much more enthusiastic, speaking loudly.

"My name is Wang Qingshi, and I am in charge of perimeter security today."

Elder He had specifically instructed that if anyone came to our door with the earth vein stone of the Immortal Journey, they should be warned.

It is highly likely that it is you, Master Cui, who have come to visit.

"Now that we've met you, we must treat you with the utmost respect and not be negligent."

Wang Qingshi turned to the side and gestured for Cui Ming and Yong En to follow him, but a deep look of sorrow and helplessness immediately appeared on his face.

"But... Master Cui, your timing is really unfortunate. We've run into some problems lately, and the clan is in a real bind."

"Oh?"

Cui Ming frowned slightly, his mind racing.

Such a coincidence?

He had just arrived to find the wandering immortal when the other party encountered trouble?

He suddenly realized a possibility: was the previous attack by the Earthly Wanderers really just a ploy to target his own Tang Clan?

Cui Ming always had a feeling that he was being secretly targeted, but it didn't feel like it was being targeted at him personally; it felt more like...

It seems that after dealing with the entire Eastern Kingdom's supernatural forces, we should investigate this matter thoroughly.

Cui Ming maintained a calm demeanor and asked the question without changing his expression.

"May I ask what kind of problem has occurred? If there is anything that Cui and the Tang Clan can do to help, Brother Wang, please feel free to speak up, and we may be able to lend a hand."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingshi's eyes lit up immediately.

The Tang Clan's reputation in the martial arts world is now unparalleled.

Their assassination and puppetry skills are unparalleled. If we could get their help, our current predicament might truly turn around.

So he led Cui Mingyong and the other man deeper into the valley to a naturally formed cave, while eagerly beginning to pour out his grievances.

"Sigh! Don't even mention it! We don't know what kind of evil spirit our Di Youxian'er has encountered!"

"We were framed not long ago, but thankfully you, Master Cui, are magnanimous and didn't hold it against us."

As Wang Qingshi spoke, his tone became increasingly agitated.

"But now, a group of Miao Gu masters suddenly appeared out of nowhere and came to our door a few days ago."

Not only did they block the entrances to our mines, but they also accused us wandering immortals of stealing some sacred artifact from them!

They gave us three days to hand it over, or they'd make our entire Immortal Realm a scene of chaos.

Wang Qingshi became increasingly angry as he spoke, his face turning red.

"Isn't this just utter nonsense?!"

"Our lineage of Earthly Immortals has been dealing with soil and minerals for generations. Exploring the earth's veins and mining minerals is our profession."

"People would run away from insects and poisonous creatures as fast as they can, so who would want to touch their damn sacred objects?"

"Isn't that just asking for trouble? It's an unnecessary disaster!"