Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

Several figures dressed in traditional Miao costumes came out upon hearing the sound.

The leader was a woman, who looked to be no more than twenty years old.

She wore a dark blue cross-collar dress and a pleated skirt, and her head and neck were adorned with exquisite silver ornaments, which made a crisp clinking sound as she walked.

This woman was extremely beautiful, with skin as white as snow, as gorgeous as a flower, and possessing a pure and refreshing aura like a mountain spring.

However, this beauty carries a deadly danger.

On her bare, slender wrist, a small, entirely emerald-green snake was lazily coiled.

A bright red dot was faintly visible in her hair bun, and a centipede head was resting on the silver ornament on her head.

Chapter 92 Wei Shufen

Behind that "femme fatale," the other three Gu masters, two men and one woman, were also covered with various poisons to varying degrees.

But the eyes of the people behind him were all sharp.

Something was amiss; they were staring at Cui Ming and his group with extreme vigilance and hostility.

The moment Cui Ming and his group appeared, the surrounding environment began to change.

Countless poisonous insects emerged densely from among the fallen leaves in the woodland and from the crevices of the rocks.

All sorts of strange and venomous creatures swarmed in from all directions.

Even the air gradually filled with a faint, sweet, fishy smell.

Although Wang Qingshi was mentally prepared, his face still turned pale. He subconsciously circulated his Qi, and a faint yellowish-brown light flickered around his body, preparing to escape underground at any moment.

On the way there, Cui Ming had already clearly told Wang Qingshi that once the war started, Wang Qingshi only needed to protect himself.

Despite being surrounded by thousands of insects, Cui Ming and Yong En remained unfazed.

Cui Ming even took a moment to carefully observe the Miao woman in the lead and secretly admired her.

It's a truly mysterious and alluring exotic place.

He stepped forward, ignoring the rustling of poisonous insects around him.

He calmly cupped his hands in greeting to the several cold-faced Miao Gu masters and said loudly.

"Cui Ming of the Tang Clan, I have taken the liberty of visiting you."

"I've heard that you all have some misunderstandings with the friends of the Earthly Immortals, so I've come to understand the situation and hope to resolve the conflict peacefully."

Cui Mingqing's clear voice echoed across the silent, rocky beach, contrasting sharply with the rustling sounds of the poisonous creatures crawling around him.

The Miao woman at the head of the group swept her clear eyes over Cui Ming, her gaze filled with scrutiny and a hint of doubt.

She parted her lips slightly, her voice as clear as a mountain stream.

"Tang Clan's Cui Ming? I've heard of you."

"What, is your Tang Clan here to take sides for the Earthly Wanderer Immortal?"

Cui Ming remained expressionless and calmly shook his head.

"That's not the case; there are just many suspicious points about this matter."

Mr. Cui came here solely to uncover the truth and find the person behind the scenes stirring up trouble. He did not want to see the two sides fight over a misunderstanding, allowing the villain to succeed.

"the truth?"

Wei Shufen frowned slightly; the word made her heart waver slightly.

Yes, this matter is indeed very strange. She would believe you if you said that a wandering immortal came to steal grain and money.

It's truly unbelievable that these scoundrels would steal her sacred artifact, belonging to a Miao witch doctor.

However, the items left behind at the scene could only be found by the wandering immortals...

However, the disappearance of the sacred object is of great importance. Even if it is unlikely, it is the only clue, and we must investigate it no matter what.

Before the woman in the lead could speak, the three Gu Masters behind her could no longer contain themselves.

A burly man with a scar on his face snorted coldly, his voice rough.

"Wei Shufen! The Grand Gu Master declared before he set off that he must find the sacred artifact no matter what!"

"Don't let the fact that this kid over there has a good-looking face make you unable to walk past him!"

"If you ask me, we shouldn't have used that damn Thousand Needle Gu in the first place. We should have just used some deadly Gu poison to kill a few of them and seen if those burrowing rats would hand over their goods!"

Another man, thin with sinister eyes, chimed in.

"Exactly! Why waste words with them! Let's take them down first!"

Wei Shufen's face darkened, and she turned around abruptly, her gaze sharp as a knife as she swept over her two companions who had spoken.

"Shut up! The Grand Gu Master said that I am in full command of this operation! Everyone must obey my orders! Any further dissent will be punished according to clan rules!"

The two Gu Masters froze in their tracks when she swept her gaze over them.

Although he still looked resentful, he dared not openly defy them anymore. He simply shut his mouth and stared at Cui Ming and his group with hostility.

It seemed they wanted to vent all the anger they had suffered from Wei Shufen on Cui Ming and the others.

Cui Ming, on the other hand, observed the situation quietly from the sidelines, understanding the situation perfectly.

Wei Shufen? Is she one of the Thirty-Six Thieves of the future?

Come to think of it, Wugensheng has a sharp eye; he befriends mostly the best of various factions.

These days, it's not surprising to encounter these famous figures when dealing with these sects.

Judging from the current situation, this chief disciple's position in the clan does not seem to be stable enough, and he is not able to fully win over the people.

On the other side, after suppressing the discordant voices within, Wei Shufen's mind raced.

The sacred object has been missing for nearly half a month, and they don't have much time left.

The creature was not an inanimate object, but a very special kind of living Gu, which had to live in a specific environment and needed to be fed with a secret method every once in a while.

Once removed from a suitable environment for more than a month, a sacred object that has not received nourishment will gradually perish.

At that time, not only will the sacred artifacts passed down through generations of Miao Gu masters be destroyed, but also...

Even more terrifying is that the horrific toxins released when the sacred object dies are enough to turn an area of ​​dozens of miles into a dead zone, and it is no exaggeration to say that it could poison an entire city.

At that point, it won't be as simple as the death of a few wandering immortals; it will be a catastrophe.

Thinking of the terrible consequences, Wei Shufen steeled her heart, a resolute glint flashing in her eyes. Even though the Grand Gu Master had said before her departure that she should try to minimize casualties and resolve the matter peacefully as much as possible.

But we really can't delay any longer; we have to finish this quickly!

If we capture this Tang Clan member and the Earthly Immortal as hostages, we might be able to force the higher-ups of the Earthly Immortal to hand over the sacred artifact!

If you still don't want to...

Whether they die sooner or later, it's still death; for these people, there's no difference!

Wei Shufen exchanged a glance with the three skilled members of her clan beside her.

Their long-standing cooperation allowed them to instantly understand Wei Shufen's intentions.

Almost simultaneously, the swarm of poisonous insects surrounding Cui Ming, Yong En, and Wang Qingshi began to stir.

They emitted even more intense hissing sounds, as if they had heard the bugle call to attack, and eagerly moved forward.

The fangs and stingers gleamed dangerously in the dim light.

Wang Qingshi's face turned deathly pale, and his body was covered with earth-yellow Qi, almost as if he was about to use his earth-walking technique to burrow into the ground.

However, what happened next stunned everyone, especially the few Gu Masters who were full of confidence and acted as if they were the most important people in the world.

The originally fierce and violent poisonous insects approached Cui Ming within a range of about ten feet.

It was as if I had hit an invisible wall and suddenly stopped.

No matter how the Gu Masters behind them urged them, they refused to move forward an inch.

Instead, they became increasingly agitated after being pushed to their limits.

Instead of moving forward, they began to resist the orders from their master. Some of the poisonous insects, under excessive pressure, even turned around and began to attack their own kind frantically!

In an instant, chaos erupted within the swarm, with many killing each other and even attacking one another, causing the once tight encirclement to crumble instantly.

Chapter 93 Rebellious Spirit

"How is this possible?!"

Wei Shufen covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes filled with disbelief.

She has been accompanied by Gu worms since childhood and has an exceptional talent for controlling them. She has never encountered a situation where Gu worms have completely gone out of control on such a large scale before!

This was completely beyond her comprehension!

The three Gu Masters behind her were dumbfounded, desperately urging their inner Qi to try to regain control of the swarm of insects.

However, they discovered that the connection between them and the poisonous insects that were close to Cui Ming had become extremely weak, as if a force had forcibly severed their connection with the insects.

Cui Ming stood still, his expression remaining calm.

A deep blue light began to emanate from his body, which was the effect of activating his Radiant True Qi.

This aura was like a natural enemy to these highly perceptive venomous insects and gu creatures; it stemmed from their primal fear of death.

That's why they dare not approach at all, and even defy their owner's commands.

Yongen took a half step forward, his cold gaze sweeping over the chaotic poisonous insects and the bewildered Gu Masters, his hand already resting on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

She was confident that she could eliminate everyone present if Cui Ming gave the order.

Cui Ming saw through Yong En's intention and gently placed his hand on Yong En's arm, signaling her to calm down.

He looked at Wei Shufen, whose expression was constantly changing, but his tone remained unchanged.

"Miss Wei, can we calm down and have a proper talk now?"

"Perhaps the theft of your sacred relic is not as simple as you think. Someone is using you to achieve ulterior motives."

Looking at the chaotic swarm of insects beside Cui Ming, Wei Shufen's shock was gradually replaced by a heavy sense of doubt.