Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

She began to immerse herself in this simple yet fulfilling life. Subconsciously, she tried to forget her original identity and mission through work, and even regarded herself as a part of Miao territory.

She is selfless in her work, diligent and hardworking, and able to endure what ordinary people cannot.

It was this sincere dedication that made even the discerning Gu Master look at her with new eyes, trust her greatly, and ultimately entrust her with the core responsibility of taking care of the sacred object.

However, this tranquility was shattered a month ago.

A group of merchants who came to Qinghe Town contacted her using a specific code.

In the fragments of memory, the merchant's seemingly ordinary face held a cold and sharp gaze.

The land she once belonged to still remembers her, this long-buried pawn...

The command to start was like a thunderclap, forcibly waking her from a dream she had woven over the past ten years.

She still has to face her true identity and her predetermined mission.

What followed was a natural progression.

With the trust of the Grand Gu Master and her usual careful observation, she quickly summarized the patterns of the sacred land's restrictions and the activities of the Gu worms.

They exploited some of the habits of the Gu worms, artificially created loopholes, and successfully stole the sacred artifact 'Heavenly Dragon Gu'.

As instructed, she deliberately left the fragment of the ley line stone at the scene.

They intended to frame Di Youxian for this, incite conflict between Miao Jiang Gu Masters and Di Youxian, and weaken the power of the Eastern Kingdom's supernatural world.

After watching the remaining memories, Cui Ming sighed and stopped lingering, quickly withdrawing his mind from Shi Lan's... no, Suzuki Fujiran's mind.

With a thought, Cui Ming caused the illusion runes on the Shadow Spiders to dim and quickly retreat back into the mechanism box.

At the same time, Cui Ming also withdrew the power of Dan Shi and the Chaotic Mind Technique.

Almost the instant Cui Ming stopped, the Great Gu Master spoke impatiently, his aged voice tinged with urgency.

"Master Cui, how is it? Have you discovered anything?"

Cui Ming did not answer directly.

With a flick of his finger, a hidden thread, empowered by true qi, shot out like a silver needle, precisely piercing a pressure point on Shi Lan.

This is a gentle awakening technique that can minimize further damage to her fragile mind.

Shi Lan's body trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Her eyes were initially somewhat confused and unfocused, but they quickly refocused, and she clearly saw the Great Gu Master, Wei Shufen, and the cold-faced Cui Ming in front of her.

The aftereffects of having her memories forcibly rummaged through gave her a splitting headache, but what terrified her even more was Cui Ming's all-knowing gaze.

Cui Ming's eyes were cold. He had gotten the answer he needed. He stopped looking at Suzuki Fujiran and turned to the Great Gu Master.

"Just ask her directly. Ask her if she remembers her real name—Suzuki Fujiran."

The four characters "Suzuki Fujiran" resounded like thunder in the dungeon.

The Grand Gu Master's pupils suddenly contracted, and the calm that had been maintained on his face was completely shattered, replaced by immense shock and overwhelming rage.

She turned her head sharply, her gaze like a sharp sword, fixed on the face of the woman who had just woken up on the wall.

Wei Shufen gasped in shock, staring incredulously at Shi Lan, who always greeted everyone with a smile.

The moment Suzuki Fujiran heard the name, she trembled violently, her face turning deathly pale, devoid of any color.

Her lips trembled, as if she wanted to say something, but no sound came out.

All that remained was deep despair and the fear of having her identity exposed, and she was thrown into complete disarray.

Rather than have her hidden identity exposed in front of the Great Gu Master, she would rather be trapped and die in this dark and gloomy dungeon.

But reality is often cruel enough to leave one breathless, and this kind of mental torture makes Shi Lan suffer unbearable pain.

She didn't even dare to look up at that moment, to meet the Great Gu Master's shocked and angry gaze.

'Is this my destiny...?'

At this moment, Shi Lan's eyes lost all their luster, as if she were an empty shell from which her soul had been ripped out.

"Grand Master Gu...I..."

She opened her mouth in vain, as if trying to say something.

But a thousand words stuck in my throat, leaving only boundless shame and despair.

"Shut up!"

The Grand Gu Master let out a fierce shout! His voice trembled slightly with extreme anger.

She took a step forward, her thin hand raised high, and with a sharp gust of wind, she slapped Shi Lan hard across the face!

The slap was merciless; Shi Lan's head was turned to one side, and her mouth instantly split open, oozing a trickle of bright red blood.

The burning pain made her groan, but the tearing pain in her heart was far more intense than the pain on her face.

This slap shattered her last shred of hope and destroyed the illusion she had woven for herself over the past ten years.

Wei Shufen stood aside, watching with trepidation. She had never seen the Grand Gu Master so out of control.

Looking at her once gentle and diligent sister Shi Lan, who had now become Suzuki Fujiran from the East, she felt a mix of emotions.

There was anger at being deceived, as well as a complex emotion that was hard to define.

Cui Ming watched this scene with a cold eye.

Next, there are matters concerning the internal affairs of Miao territory, especially since they involve spies sent by an enemy country. As an outsider, he shouldn't get too involved.

Moreover, he had already achieved his goal: he had identified the mastermind behind the scenes and cleared Di Youxian of suspicion.

As expected, the people behind this were those Japanese guys, but at the same time, there were more urgent matters to deal with.

Cui Ming had no choice but to bite the bullet and step forward, bowing to the still-angry Grand Master Gu.

"Master Gu, the truth of this matter has been revealed. The suspicion against the Earth Wanderer has been cleared, and I must return to Earth Vein Village immediately."

"Otherwise...the delay might lead to unforeseen changes!"

Chapter 99 Speed ​​is of the essence in war (Seeking monthly votes)

Cui Ming quickly explained his speculations one by one.

"The Japanese meticulously orchestrated this scheme, intending to incite a bloody battle between the Miao people and the wandering immortals. Their intentions are despicable."

"However, given all the painstaking efforts they have put in, they would never give up just because Shi Lan failed."

"I suspect that during our time in Miao territory, they may have already taken further action against Di Youxian!"

"The Earthly Immortals may be mysterious and unpredictable to ordinary people, but their combat power is quite limited to those who are already targeting them, especially those who have been eyeing them for a long time."

The younger generation must immediately return to the Earth Vein Village to assist Chief He and the others.

Upon hearing this, the Grand Gu Master suppressed the raging anger in his chest, took a deep breath, and tried to regain his usual composure.

“What Hall Master Cui said makes sense. In that case, I will have Shufen select a group of capable people to accompany you to Earth Vein Village to provide support, since Miao Jiang is also at fault in this matter.”

However, Cui Ming resolutely shook his head and refused.

"Thank you for your kindness, Grand Master Gu. Yong'en and I are faster travelers; if we travel day and night, we might still make it back in time. Besides..."

Cui Ming's gaze swept over Shi Lan, who was hanging on the wall with a deathly pale face, and his tone was heavy.

"The Miao region is equally important! Although Shi Lan has been captured, who can guarantee that there aren't other Japanese spies lurking in Qinghe Town and the surrounding area?"

"I have a guess about the plans of this group of Japanese. I suspect they want to steal the Gu poison from Miao territory and then coerce the wandering immortals to do things for them and poison the provincial capital."

"The reputation of Miao Jiang Gu poison is well-known in southern Hunan. If they succeed, Miao Jiang and Di Youxian will probably have no place to stand in southern Hunan."

"Master Gu, your most important task right now is to immediately purge the internal forces and strengthen the defenses of Qinghe Town and other key locations, especially your sacred artifacts from Miao territory or various Gu worms that can cause widespread damage."

"At this critical juncture, your Miao region is the most important area for prevention and control."

Cui Ming's words were all reasonable and well-thought-out.

The Grand Gu Master looked at his young, handsome, yet composed face, a hint of admiration and complexity flashing in his eyes.

This young man is not only exceptionally strong, but also meticulous in his thinking and possesses astonishing insight. His future is likely to be extraordinary.

"In that case, I will not keep you any longer."

Seeing this, the Grand Master Gu no longer insisted, but solemnly made a request.

"Master Cui, I'm entrusting the matter of the Earthly Immortal to you!"

"I, a Gu master from Miao territory, owe you a favor! Once this matter is settled, I will personally apologize to Chief He and discuss with him how to deal with the Japanese pirates from the East!"

"As sons and daughters of the East, it is our duty to drive out the foreign invaders!"

Cui Ming bowed to the Grand Gu Master and Wei Shufen.

"The situation is urgent, so I must take my leave now!"

After saying that, he didn't linger for a moment, and went out, giving Yongen a wink.

Yongen understood, and the two of them moved swiftly out of the dungeon, leaving all the matters of Miao territory behind.

When they left the dungeon, it was already nearly dusk.

After Cui Ming quickly determined the direction, he used the Whirlwind Step to its fullest extent, his figure like a wisp of pale blue smoke, rushing towards the direction of the Earth Vein Village.

Yongen followed closely behind him like a silent shadow. The two moved so fast that even the guards in Qinghe Town didn't have time to react before they disappeared without a trace.

After Cui Ming disappeared into the dungeon, the Great Gu Master turned around and looked at Shi Lan on the wall.

'What a pity, someone so meticulous and passionate about cultivating and breeding Gu worms is actually a Japanese spy...'

The Great Gu Master's eyes gradually turned cold and ruthless. With a wave of his hand, the wall where the stone orchid was hanging cracked open under the pull of the vines, swallowing the stone orchid completely.

"Shufen, what do you think of Cui Ming?"

The Grand Master of Gu's unexpected question caught Wei Shufen off guard.

But she quickly understood what the Great Gu Master meant, and Wei Shufen gave a serious evaluation.

"Master Cui is indeed a hero among men, decisive and ruthless in his actions, and possesses profound foresight. If Shufen didn't already have a childhood sweetheart, she would surely admire him too..."

The Grand Master of Gu understood Wei Shufen's meaning, but... reality is often cruel.

She sighed softly, walked over to Wei Shufen, and patted her on the shoulder.