Starting from the imperial palace guards, his clones spread all over the world

#352 - Urgent leadership

Liang Jin stared intently at the newly acquired information, lost in deep thought.

The first piece of information, to him, was of immeasurable value!

Serving under a leader, there are so many intricacies involved.

If one only knows how to bury oneself in hard work, even if one completes their job perfectly, they are merely an honest person, likely to toil silently in their position for their entire life, like an ox or horse.

If you want to get promoted, you also need to have a good sense of judgment.

To put it bluntly, you have to know how to provide emotional value to your leader.

Within the Transformation Dragon Sect, Liang Jin's promotion speed could already be described as miraculous.

However, such rapid promotion inevitably attracts jealousy and envy from others.

These disgruntled individuals will gather around Liang Jin's nemesis, Li Xueqing, plotting to trip him up and cause him trouble.

In this situation, Liang Jin deeply understands that he must firmly stand with his leader and bind himself tightly to them.

Originally, Liang Jin was worried about not finding a suitable opportunity.

But now, isn't this information like a timely rain, delivering a perfect opportunity right to his doorstep?

Therefore, Liang Jin decisively decided to go and investigate.

He knew in his heart that if he could firmly seize this opportunity, would he still have to worry about his unstable position in the sect?

As for the second piece of information, it was simply absurd!

Liang Jin repeatedly scrutinized it several times before daring to confirm that he hadn't misread it.

He was filled with doubt, pondering to himself:

"When did I ever get the infamous reputation of being lewd, shameless, and bisexual?"

"Moreover, this reputation is actually widespread in Azurewave City, to the point that even a passing flower thief has heard of it?"

"Azurewave City is the territory of the Transformation Dragon Sect, so someone in the sect must be deliberately spreading rumors to slander me!"

Recalling his past in Azurewave City, Liang Jin had indeed offended some people.

Back then, Wang Xu, the procurement steward of Hundred Flowers Hall, and Zhong Daishan, the hall master of Hundred Flowers Hall, had both been dealt with by him.

Among them, Wang Xu had been operating in Azurewave City for many years, with a large and deeply rooted network of influence.

When Liang Jin arrested him, he released a group of his subordinate disciples.

Now it seems that it is highly likely that these little lackeys he let go are causing trouble behind his back.

But Liang Jin really couldn't understand:

"Why would they spread such lewd, shameless, and bisexual rumors?"

"Such rumors are obviously unfounded nonsense and don't seem to cause me any substantial harm."

Liang Jin shook his head slightly, pondering inwardly.

If someone spread rumors that he was corrupt, colluding with foreign enemies, or betraying his sect, that might actually have a serious impact on him.

After all, Liang Jin was also aware that his origins were unclear, and this was always a loophole that was difficult to explain.

And Li Xueqing was seizing on this point, constantly attacking him, trying to create trouble for him by any means possible.

"It seems I really need to find an opportunity to communicate and explain more with the sect leader, and dispel any misunderstandings in a timely manner."

Liang Jin understood in his heart that maintaining smooth and frequent communication with his leader was crucial.

If there was no opportunity to communicate with the leader, that would be truly fatal and would bring great danger to his situation.

As for the third piece of information, Liang Jin also secretly kept it in mind.

After all, his other clones were currently diligently practicing archery and urgently needed a handy bow.

Liang Jin had many weapons in his possession, but he lacked a suitable bow.

Now that there was such an opportunity to obtain a bow he liked, he naturally couldn't miss it and would bid for it.

Once Liang Jin had made up his mind, he decided to immediately head to the reef south of Transformation Dragon Island to find Yu Linglong.

On the way, he made a special trip home to change his clothes.

His previous transformation into the Hundred Evils Body state had caused his clothes to burst open.

He was going to meet his leader, and a female leader at that, how could he be so disheveled and appear so rude?

Before long, Liang Jin arrived at his destination.

This was a vast and boundless beach, quiet and deserted.

The bright moon hung high in the sky, and the night breeze brought a hint of coolness.

On the long coastline of Transformation Dragon Island, this area was considered a sparsely patrolled zone.

Because the sea here was full of reefs, with steep and complex terrain, it would be difficult for enemy ships to approach if they attacked.

Liang Jin slowly approached the seaside.

Soon, he saw a graceful figure, quietly sitting on a reef in the sea.

It was none other than Yu Linglong.

At this time, Yu Linglong's long hair was unbound, draped freely over her shoulders. Her jade-like feet were bare, soaked in the cold seawater, and even her skirt was wet.

The bright moonlight shone on her exquisite and shapely body, making her seem like a mermaid resting on a reef, exuding a charming and mysterious aura.

In the sea beside her, a huge head slowly rose from the water, it was actually that giant snake.

Liang Jin was still wondering where the giant snake had gone, but he didn't expect it to have run to Yu Linglong's side.

The giant snake extended its forked tongue and gently licked Yu Linglong's palm.

Yu Linglong stared at the giant snake, her expression dim, and said softly:

"Now that you've left, why did you come back?"

"You could have chosen to leave and live a free life."

"But some people, even if they want to leave, are unable to do so…"

The giant snake seemed unable to understand her words, it just circled around Yu Linglong sitting on the reef, and then gently rubbed its huge head against her.

Yu Linglong was still immersed in her thoughts, murmuring to herself:

"Could it really be as they say."

"Because on this island is your home, your family, they are like an invisible net, binding you and preventing you from traveling far away?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the giant snake suddenly plunged into the sea.

A moment later, it resurfaced, tightly holding a shark in its mouth.

It placed the bitten-to-death shark on the reef, seemingly wanting to present this "gift" to Yu Linglong.

Yu Linglong, seeing this, smiled faintly and shook her head slightly.

The giant snake was not polite at all, opening its bloody maw and swallowing the shark in one gulp.

Just then, Yu Linglong suddenly spoke.

Her voice, however, was like a thunderclap, directly resounding in Liang Jin's ears, who was hiding in the distant grove:

"You've been watching for so long, haven't you seen enough?"

Liang Jin was greatly startled.

He never expected that, from such a great distance, Yu Linglong would be able to discover him secretly spying.

The powerful strength of this Second-Rank martial artist was indeed well-deserved.

Especially Yu Linglong, who was definitely one of the best among Second-Rank martial artists.

Liang Jin had once fought against the Evil Slaughtering King. When that Evil Slaughtering King appeared, he was aggressive and imposing, his aura suppressing the entire field, making people shudder.

But Yu Linglong was completely different.

She usually made it difficult for people to feel her pressure and aura as a Second-Rank martial artist.

If Liang Jin hadn't relied on the special ability of 【Thousand Mile Tracking】, it would have been difficult to detect that Yu Linglong was actually a Second-Rank martial artist.

It should be known that releasing one's aura is easy, but concealing it is difficult.

This also made Liang Jin even more certain that Yu Linglong was definitely a peerless expert even more powerful than the Evil Slaughtering King!

Immediately, Liang Jin stopped hiding.

He smiled awkwardly, and used his lightness skill to fly towards Yu Linglong.

He landed steadily on another reef protruding from the sea beside Yu Linglong, and then hurriedly bowed respectfully, saying:

"Disciple Xiong Ba greets Sect Leader!"

Yu Linglong's elegant phoenix eyes swept towards Liang Jin, and she asked in a deep voice:

"What are you doing sneaking around here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping properly?"

Liang Jin couldn't help but complain inwardly, 'You're the one who isn't sleeping properly in the middle of the night.'

But he still answered truthfully:

"Reporting to Sect Leader, this disciple took the Crimson Blood Body Refining Pill during the day, and as a result, my whole body was unbearably hot. I really had no choice but to soak in the sea to cool down."

"After that, this disciple encountered a Divine Dragon in the sea, and followed the Divine Dragon all the way to this place."

After hearing this, Yu Linglong turned her gaze back to the sea, looking towards the endless darkness in the distance, and said coldly:

"You may leave."

"Remember, don't let anyone know that I've been here."

Obviously, Yu Linglong no longer had the interest to chat with Liang Jin.

If it were an ordinary disciple, they might obediently leave.

But Liang Jin had already made up his mind to be concerned about what the leader was concerned about, so naturally, he wouldn't leave so easily.

So, he tentatively said cautiously:

"This disciple sees that the Sect Leader seems to have a worried expression. I only hate that I can't share the Sect Leader's worries and solve her problems."

"If the Sect Leader has any instructions, this disciple will definitely go through fire and water, and will not hesitate to die!"

Yu Linglong just waved her hand impatiently, obviously not having anything to instruct Liang Jin with, only hoping that he would leave quickly.

Liang Jin understood in his heart that he only had one last chance to speak.

If he still couldn't arouse Yu Linglong's interest this time, then he would probably only make her even more disgusted.

Immediately, Liang Jin rapidly recalled every word that Yu Linglong had said just now in his mind.

He carefully pondered and repeatedly thought, and seemed to have comprehended a trace of the key from it.

Immediately, he pretended to make a gesture to leave.

But just as he was about to move, he suddenly stopped and said:

"That's right, this disciple suddenly remembered that since joining the Dragon Transformation Sect for so long, I have always seen the Sect Leader working hard and busily for the affairs of the sect, working diligently day and night."

"This makes this disciple feel pain in my heart. This disciple deeply knows that the Sect Leader shoulders the heavy responsibility of the sect, but after all, people are not made of iron, and they also need a combination of work and rest."

"Therefore, this disciple feels that the Sect Leader should also relax appropriately and go out for a walk."

"Recently, this disciple heard that an auction is about to be held in Azure Wave City. At that time, rare treasures from all over the world will gather here. There will also be various rich and colorful activities held in the city, which will definitely be very lively."

"Why not invite the Sect Leader... to inspect the work of Azure Wave City?"

Liang Jin knew in his heart that the love of shopping was almost the nature of all women.

If he used this as a topic to develop, perhaps it could arouse Yu Linglong's interest, and perhaps it would have an effect.

But he didn't have complete certainty in his heart either.

After all, Yu Linglong usually had the appearance of a goddess who was high above and did not eat the fireworks of the world. No one knew whether she had the same love for shopping as ordinary women.

So, after Liang Jin finished speaking these words, he couldn't help but observe the changes in Yu Linglong's expression with a slight nervousness.

If the situation was not good, he could only quickly apologize and then leave.

The next second.

I saw a slight look of interest and longing on Yu Linglong's flawless jade face.

Her originally dim eyes also instantly brightened up.

Liang Jin's heart was shaken by this. He knew that he had bet right, and there was a turning point!

Sure enough.

I only heard Yu Linglong slowly say:

"Auction..."

"I have seen relevant records in books, and I have also heard people talk about it."

"This auction is generally divided into two types. One is to bid from high to low; the other is the opposite, bidding from low to high."

"Which one are you talking about?"

When Liang Jin heard that the leader was willing to continue to discuss this topic, he knew that his strategy had succeeded.

However, he vaguely felt that Yu Linglong's words were a little strange.

Could it be that this Sect Leader Yu Linglong had never participated in an auction?

This was really hard to believe!

As the leader of a martial arts sect, she should have participated in various high-end activities.

Could it be because she was a remnant of the previous dynasty, so she didn't dare to go to the land ruled by the Great Qian?

But thinking about it carefully, this didn't make sense either.

With her martial arts strength, as long as she acted in a low-key manner and didn't attract the attention of others, she could come and go freely on land.

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