Jade Rabbit True Monarch let out a playful laugh, "Sect Master ng, we are fellow daoists; there's no need for such formality."
"You keep calling 'senior,' making feel ancient. If you truly hold in high regard, just call 'big sister.'"
ng Zhang remained silent, pretending to be dumb.
"Enough, you shaless flirt. Every ti you see a young man, you can't help but flirt. Your behavior might scare off our honored guest," Red Pig True Monarch scolded half-seriously.
"Sect Master ng, you don't need to pay attention to this shaless one; it's just her way. No one bothers her, and she'll calm down on her own."
"By the way, there will be others coming later. If you don't want to reveal your identity in front of them, then give yourself a code na beforehand."
The Dark Alliance had thought ahead and prepared special magic tools to conceal their true identities. It seed they also hoped their recruits wouldn't easily expose themselves.
ng Zhang had difficulty coming up with nas and struggled to think of a good one. After so contemplation, he finally said, "You can both call 'Flying Cat.'"
ng Zhang chose this code na because his spirit pet, Liu Li (Colored Glaze), was a small cat.
When ng Zhang initially acquired his two spirit pets, he followed his heart without expecting them to play a significant role.
As ng Zhang's cultivation base skyrocketed, even the Spirit Beasts with slow cultivation progress couldn't keep up, let alone the famous geniuses in the Cultivation World.
Now, ng Zhang was already a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, while the two spirit pets he had obtained were still striving to reach the level of Third Rank Spirit Beasts.
In both battle and assistance, they had long ceased to be of any help to ng Zhang.
When ng Zhang went out, he didn't bother bringing the two little ones with him. He let them stay at ho, allowing them to grow freely.
In his spare ti from cultivation, ng Zhang occasionally enjoyed watching the two little pets being cute, which helped him relax.
Upon hearing ng Zhang's choice of the code na "Flying Cat," Red Pig True Monarch remained silent, but Jade Rabbit True Monarch burst into a series of giggles.
"Sister, I have a dear friend whose code na also includes the word 'cat.' When the ti cos, bring your little tomcat to et her, and you can get acquainted."
ng Zhang just smiled and didn't respond.
In normal circumstances, he didn't mind bantering and joking with beautiful won. However, since the other party belonged to the Dark Alliance, he had a natural sense of caution and didn't open up easily.
The Dark Alliance consisted of various unorthodox factions and even demonic path cultivators. If they saw soone attractive, they might swarm like sycophants, and it could end up draining soone down to their very marrow.
Jade Rabbit True Monarch, upon encountering ng Zhang, seed to have discovered an intriguing toy and couldn't resist teasing and provoking him, engaging in playful banter.
ng Zhang played the fool, feigning ignorance and avoiding any substantial response.
When Jade Rabbit True Monarch went too far, Red Pig True Monarch would step in with a few words of admonishnt, but Jade Rabbit True Monarch paid it no mind.
This scene didn't last long and ca to an end as new guests arrived.
Next, a cultivator who was dressed similarly to ng Zhang swaggered into the cave.
This cultivator didn't bother with pleasantries and plopped down on the ground. "Jade Rabbit, my dear, have you missed Old Blade?"
"I've been thinking about you day and night, my dear Jade Rabbit. My heart has no room for anyone else since you entered it."
Jade Rabbit True Monarch scoffed, "You rough fellow, who's your 'dear'? You can't even speak properly."
Red Pig True Monarch paid no attention to their banter and proceeded with introductions.
"Old Blade, we have a newcor this ti. You can call him Flying Cat."
"Old Blade, this is Flying Cat, and we've had a long-standing friendship for many years. We've cooperated many tis, and it's always been pleasant."
As a newcor, ng Zhang kept a low profile and nodded in acknowledgnt to Old Blade.
Old Blade, however, ignored ng Zhang and disdainfully snorted.
"I wonder if you're of any use or just another silver-spoon cultivator."
"In all these years, I've t plenty of Primordial Spirit stage cultivators who couldn't fight a lick."
ng Zhang didn't appreciate Old Blade's attitude but didn't see any reason to argue with him. He had long passed the age of recklessness and wasn't about to engage in physical confrontation over a few words.
Seeing ng Zhang remaining silent, Red Pig True Monarch assud he might be feeling uncomfortable.
"Flying Cat, don't mind Old Blade's attitude. After spending more ti with him, you'll realize he's not a bad person; he's a rare honest one."
After consoling ng Zhang, Red Pig True Monarch began to brief Old Blade on the mission.
Old Blade appeared entirely indifferent after hearing Red Pig True Monarch's words.
"You people, always talking big and righteous, yet it's clear you're causing internal strife within the organization, trying to gain an advantage. You act like you're the embodint of justice."
"If you ask , there's too much unnecessary talk. When things beco unbearable, we should just take action."
"Life and death are decided in battle. If you don't submit, we fight. That's the true nature of us cultivators."
Red Pig True Monarch had known Old Blade for years and understood his temperant. She chose not to engage with his foul mouth.
After a short wait, the last helper arrived.
"Wood, why are you always the last one to arrive? Do you really think you're so bigshot who has to make a grand entrance?"
The Primordial Spirit True Monarch known as Old Blade was truly a character with a foul mouth, sparing no one.
Fortunately, Wood was no stranger to working with the group and knew Old Blade's ways. He was also a quiet and reserved individual and chose not to respond to Old Blade.
Wood, like Old Blade, was a Primordial Spirit True Monarch and had a personality quite different from Old Blade's.
After Wood's arrival, Red Pig True Monarch patiently went through the details of the mission once again, clarifying what each of them needed to do. Among them, ng Zhang was the only newcor; Old Blade and Wood had worked with Red Pig True Monarch's team many tis before.
They were all well-versed in the procedures involved, and trust had already been established among the four Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.
Being hired by the Dark Alliance often involved carrying out unsavory tasks, such as assassinations, which required them to conceal their identities thoroughly.
If certain actions were exposed, it would be difficult to find refuge within the Jiuqu League, and the consequences could be dire.
Though this mission was related to internal strife within the Dark Alliance, Old Blade, Wood, and ng Zhang adhered to the usual practice of concealing their identities.
If their targets in this operation discovered their true identities, it would undoubtedly create a formidable enemy. If the operation failed and the target escaped, it would lead to even more trouble. Cultivators like ng Zhang, who had families and businesses, would bring significant problems to their sects if they had a powerful enemy.
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