Xian has been cultivating

Chapter 146 Middle-aged man's identity

After returning to the Alliance of Cultivators, Zhang Wenyu still couldn't let go of the mysterious middle-aged man who appeared at the banquet. Although on the surface, the man only had the cultivation level of the Golden Core Stage, what was puzzling was that even the usually arrogant and conceited Liu Lei actually obeyed his orders. This abnormal phenomenon made Zhang Wenyu very curious, as if a fog shrouded the whole incident.

At this moment, Lin Fan on the side said: "Speaking of this, I don't know why, I always have a strange feeling that the middle-aged man looks familiar, but I can't tell where exactly I have seen him." He frowned and tried hard to recall every detail related to the man, but there was still only a vague impression in his mind.

"But fortunately, he talked with Liu Lei for a while and successfully prevented Liu Lei from taking rash action at the banquet. You must know that this is the City Lord's Mansion, which is Liu Lei's sphere of influence. If he really attacks us regardless of the consequences, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to escape unscathed." Zhang Wenyu said with lingering fear.

However, even so, the curiosity deep in Lin Fan's heart still grew wildly like weeds. He thought for a moment and said resolutely: "But I still can't let it go. I plan to go to the City Lord's Mansion in person to find out. Besides, he is only at the Jindan stage, which is comparable to my strength. If something unexpected really happens, it shouldn't be a problem for me to escape with my ability." As he spoke, a firm light flashed in his eyes, and he seemed to be ready to face unknown dangers.

"Then aren't you afraid that I'm hiding my strength?" Just as Lin Fan and Zhang Wenyu were discussing related matters intensely, suddenly, a strange and low voice came from behind them. This voice was like a thunder, breaking the originally calm atmosphere, causing Lin Fan and Zhang Wenyu to tremble almost at the same time, and then quickly turned their heads to look at the source of the voice.

Not far away stood a burly middle-aged man, dressed in a black robe with sleeves swaying gently in the wind. He exuded a mysterious aura. This man was none other than the mysterious figure who had made a brief appearance at the banquet before.

"Don't worry, I have absolutely no ill will towards you. Otherwise, with the two of you, how could you have escaped safely from that dangerous and undercurrent-filled banquet just now?" The middle-aged man raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing an imperceptible smile, and spoke slowly. However, his eyes always stayed on Lin Fan, as if he was looking through Lin Fan's eyes to see into his inner thoughts.

"And the reason why I chose to help you is because of you - Lin Fan." The middle-aged man stretched out his right index finger and pointed it directly at Lin Fan, with a complicated look in his eyes.

Lin Fan was completely bewildered at this moment. He looked blankly at the stranger who had suddenly appeared before him, his heart filled with confusion and bewilderment. "Me? Why is it because of me?"

Facing Lin Fan's question, the middle-aged man nodded and continued to explain: "Yes, it's because of you. Once, there was someone in Wu Zong who did me a great favor. In order to repay this favor, I will make an exception and help you today. But please remember, this is only this time. If we have any intersection again in the future, we may become hostile forces facing each other." After that, the middle-aged man said no more, and even ignored the astonished expressions on Lin Fan and Zhang Wenyu's faces, and turned around and left resolutely.

As the middle-aged man's figure gradually walked away and disappeared from everyone's sight, only Lin Fan and Zhang Wenyu were left there. They were still in extreme shock and confusion, looking at each other, unable to recover for a long time.

"If what he just said is true, it seems that this uninvited guest may stand against us in the future. However, judging by the fact that he helped us this time, he should be a principled person."

"No matter who he is, he helped us this time, so I will help him again next time. But let's not talk about this for now. After today's banquet, aren't you afraid that Liu Lei will secretly attack you?"

"He has secretly acted quite a few times, and every faction in Jigui City has been affected to some extent, and..."

After that, Lin Fan and Zhang Wenyu continued to discuss matters concerning Liu Lei and the Alliance of Cultivators. This discussion lasted until the evening. Finally, they said goodbye to each other after enjoying dinner.

When the night is deep and quiet, everything is silent. Only a bright full moon hangs high in the night sky. The moonlight falls on the earth like water, covering the whole world with a layer of silver gauze.

A middle-aged man leaned quietly against the window, slightly raised his head, and stared at the round bright moon. His thoughts seemed to have drifted far away. However, just as he was immersed in his own thoughts, suddenly, a black shadow slipped in quickly from the window on the other side like a ghost.

The middle-aged man snapped back to his senses, took a closer look, and was startled—standing before him was a pretty, youthful girl! She had a pair of playful ponytails, and her eyes were filled with cunning and curiosity.

"Why are you here?" the middle-aged man asked in surprise.

"It's because our talented rookie looks worried all day long, so I came here to see if I can help you resolve your worries." The girl blinked and replied with a smile.

The middle-aged man smiled helplessly and said, "Thank you very much, but it's getting late now. We are alone in a room together. Aren't you worried about something unexpected happening? You know, a cute and charming girl like you can easily make people harbor malicious intentions. And... to be honest, I have always had a good impression of girls like you."

Hearing this, the girl snorted lightly, raised her chin and said, "Hmph, I think you have the will but not the courage! But I can understand. After all, there are so many people who like me that they can line up from here to the city gate. If you really want to win my favor, you have to work harder, young man!"

After saying that, the girl playfully made a face at the middle-aged man, then turned around and disappeared from the room in an instant like a gust of wind, leaving the middle-aged man alone, looking in the direction she left, lost in thought.

He was originally full of confidence that the disguise he carefully designed was perfect and flawless. Even his boss failed to notice anything unusual. He was secretly proud of himself. However, he never expected that when everything seemed to be under control, the sudden appearance of a person completely broke this tranquility and confidence.

This person was like a flash of lightning in the darkness, instantly illuminating all the hidden truths. Her eyes were as sharp as torches, and with just a glance, she easily saw through the disguise that was thought to be foolproof. At that moment, time seemed to freeze and the air became solemn.

Fortunately, however, after some secret observation and testing, he discovered that this woman did not seem to be an enemy. From all indications, she was very likely to have the same mission as himself - to infiltrate the Demon Blood Cult as an undercover agent.

The middle-aged man breathed a sigh of relief and decided to temporarily remove his disguise. He slowly reached out and gently removed the thin mask on his face. As the mask fell off bit by bit, his true face gradually revealed. It turned out that this mysterious middle-aged man was Hong Huang who had disappeared for a long time!