Chapter 166 Taboo Stone
"Then Sister Rongrong concealed her identity and infiltrated the Brotherhood. Was it to find out the true face of this opposition force and the possible connection between it and the Navoli Brotherhood?"
Ximen Tianyu asked in a deep voice.
"That's right. After all, the peace between the human and demon worlds is hard-won. Any force that threatens this peace must be guarded against and contained."
Tushan Rongrong's tone revealed an unquestionable determination.
"Also, I have a deeper concern." She continued, her eyes becoming deep and complex, "The power behind the Navoli Brotherhood may be far more than what we currently know. They seem to be planning something in secret, and if this plan succeeds, it may have an immeasurable impact on both the human and demon worlds."
Ximen Tianyu couldn't help but feel a strong sense of crisis when he heard this: "What is Sister Rongrong going to do next?"
"I will continue to lurk in the Navoli Brotherhood and collect more intelligence about them and the opposition forces." Tushan Rongrong said seriously, "At the same time, I will also pay close attention to the movements of the Demon Alliance to ensure that we at Tushan can make the right decision at the critical moment."
"As for you, Tianyu, your joining has given me a new idea." Tushan Rongrong's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, "As a new member, you have a natural advantage to get closer to the core and explore more unknown secrets. But remember, safety first, your pure Yangyan must not be exposed."
Ximen Tianyu nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination: "Sister Rongrong, don't worry, I will be careful. After all, I still have to track down the murderer."
Seeing this, Tushan Rongrong also nodded: "Next, you need to gradually go deeper into the Navoli Brotherhood, but before that, you must first complete the task at hand. There seems to be a deeper conspiracy behind this conflict between humans and demons. You have to uncover the mystery yourself."
"Oh? Even Sister Rongrong doesn't know the inside story?" Ximen Tianyu asked, with surprise flashing on his face.
Tushan Rongrong shook her head slightly, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes: "Although I tried my best to investigate, the boundary between the demon world and the human world is complicated, and the flow of information is far from as smooth as it seems on the surface. There are many things that even I can't see the full picture of."
"But they must have a purpose for invading human territory on such a large scale and in an organized manner. According to my previous investigation, the fundamental reason they did this was to fight for an ancient relic."
"Ancient relics?"
Tushan Rongrong pondered for a moment and continued, "Recently, a legend about the 'Forbidden Stone' has been circulating in the Navoli Brotherhood. It is said that this stone contains a secret power that can overturn the balance between the human and demon worlds. Your mission this time may be related to it."
"Forbidden Stone?" Ximen Tianyu frowned. The name sounded ominous and dangerous. "If this stone really has the power to overturn the balance between the human and demon worlds, it must not fall into the hands of those with ulterior motives. Sister Rongrong, what should I do?"
Tushan Rongrong's eyes became deep, and she said slowly: "The first thing you need to do is to confirm whether the forbidden stone really exists and its current location. Secondly, you need to understand who is most likely to come into contact with this stone and how they plan to use it. Remember, your mission is to explore, not to confront directly. Be sure to keep a low profile and avoid attracting unnecessary attention."
"I understand, Sister Rongrong." Ximen Tianyu nodded, his eyes flashing with determination, "I will act carefully and find out the truth as soon as possible."
"Very good, Tianyu." Tushan Rongrong nodded with satisfaction, then took out an exquisite jade pendant from her sleeve and handed it to Ximen Tianyu, "This jade pendant comes with a space magic array, which can give you a chance to escape when you are in danger. Remember, your safety always comes first."
Ximen Tianyu took the jade pendant, feeling the warm spiritual power flowing through it, and a warm current surged in his heart: "Thank you, Sister Rongrong, I will protect myself well." "In that case, I will leave."
Tushan Rongrong stood up, her figure looked particularly soft and mysterious in the moonlight. After a while, her figure returned to its original disguise.
Ximen Tianyu looked at Tushan Rongrong's gradually receding figure, and an unprecedented determination surged in his heart.
With the dim candlelight, he slowly unfolded the secret letter given to him by the Brotherhood's branch president. The information recorded in the secret letter was much more complicated than he had imagined, involving the Demon Alliance, the Taoist Alliance, and some mysterious forces he had never heard of. He read it word by word, not missing any details, and at the same time constructed the outline of the whole incident in his mind.
As time went by, the sky outside the window gradually turned pale. Ximen Tianyu rubbed his sore eyes and finally digested all the contents of the secret letter. He stood up, walked to the window, looked at the rising sun, and an unprecedented sense of mission surged in his heart.
Although Ximen Tianyu is obsessed with finding the murderer who killed his parents, he is a responsible person with a big picture in mind. He knows that although personal grievances are heavy, they are insignificant compared to the peace and stability of the human and demon worlds.
"Whatever secrets are hidden behind this riot, I must expose it for the sake of those innocent people."
Thinking like this, Ximen Tianyu finally lay down on the bed and soon fell into a deep sleep...
In the blink of an eye, it was already evening. After making sure that he had memorized the contents of the scroll by heart, Ximen Tianyu arrived at the meeting point agreed upon with Shi Feiyang.
It was a remote alley in the city. The moonlight was thin, and only a few dim street lamps could barely illuminate the front. It was quiet all around, with only the occasional chirping of night birds in the distance, adding a bit of mystery to the night.
Ximen Tianyu stood at the entrance of the alley, looking around sharply, and after confirming that there was nothing unusual, he slowly walked into the alley. According to the agreement, Shi Feiyang should be waiting for him in front of an abandoned warehouse in the alley.
The door of the warehouse was half-open, letting in a faint light. Ximen Tianyu approached quietly, and heard a low conversation. His heart tightened, and he pressed against the door, holding his breath and listening.
"This mission is of great importance. Our superiors require us to successfully obtain the forbidden stone."
A low and cold voice came, carrying unquestionable majesty.
"But, Brother Shi, it is said that the forbidden stone is surrounded by powerful magic arrays, and even the strong men of the Taoist and Demonic Alliances are afraid to approach it. We..."
Another slightly hesitant voice sounded.
(End of this chapter)