Chapter 595: The Man of a Hundred Faces |
"That's right, when you put it that way, it's actually the same."
"Going with them would be the same kind of operation."
"If I go with the Demonic Race people, I can still feed information to Miss Xu and the others later."
Ning Qi thought to himself, communicating with the Pill Spirit: "This method is feasible, I'll just go with them."
"Ah? Won't that cause misunderstandings?"
The Pill Spirit, inside his dantian, began to worry: "Then how do we find an opportunity?"
"There will always be a way, let's get through this hurdle first."
Ning Qi responded in his heart.
"Hmm, it can only be like this for now, take it one step at a time."
"We have no relationship with them, it's already good enough that we can remind them to be careful of the Demonic Race people here."
The Pill Spirit also came to understand.
They were only here to bid farewell to Xu Qingqiu.
Because they would endanger Xu Qingqiu's safety, that's why they told Xu Qingqiu.
As for whether it's the Myriad Swords Sect or the other sects here, they truly have no connection whatsoever.
Moreover, if we're talking about it.
They still have grievances with the Immortal Realm people here.
Last time they were forced into a corner by Dao Bujin, if not for him, perhaps they wouldn't even be here now.
"Alright."
At this moment, Ning Qi had already reacted, smiling as he said to the few people: "Since that's the case, then let's go together."
"Excellent! With Brother Ning joining us, we are like adding wings to a tiger!"
Zhao Tianlei laughed loudly, raising his wine cup: "For our pleasant cooperation, let's have a toast."
"Good!"
Ning Qi nodded again, raising his wine cup.
"This matter must be kept secret, especially Ning Qi's identity."
Zhao Yunze suddenly said solemnly: "Otherwise, if the Xu family hears about it, they definitely won't let it go!"
"Yes."
"Father is right."
Zhao Tiancang nodded, then continued: "We still need to be careful of the Xu family, they have spies here among us too."
"Hmm, I already had Lei Shan make arrangements earlier, although it might make them suspicious."
"However, this matter of the Heaven and Earth Strange Phenomena will definitely reach their ears."
"By then, they will definitely send people to secretly observe!"
Zhao Yunze nodded, speaking with a grave expression: "Therefore, on this trip out, you must keep Ning Qi's identity well hidden."
"Then how about this, let him disguise himself as me."
Lei Shan suddenly thought of something: "At most, I'll find a place in this mansion to go into seclusion."
"This way, no one would suspect Brother Ning is disguised as me."
"This is a good method."
Zhao Tiancang came to his senses, quickly saying: "The Lei family is also a major clan here, having Brother Lei as a cover."
"They definitely won't think of it either, then we can rest easy."
"Hmm, indeed so. Since that's the case, let's decide on it."
Zhao Yunze thought carefully for a moment before agreeing: "However, you've always been on duty. If you suddenly leave, it might also make people suspicious."
"That's not a concern, we can just find any random excuse."
Lei Shan said nonchalantly.
"We can say his strength broke through."
"Then he's preparing to go out for training."
Ning Qi thought of something and suggested.
"This method is good."
Zhao Tianlei clapped his hands: "But I feel the recent duty shifts still need to be attended."
"Alright, then I'll just go out on a few missions for them to see."
Ning Qi, hearing him say this, immediately became interested.
He was just worrying about how to handle this matter, and the suggestion he proposed happened to serve his purpose.
"Hmm, then it's settled."
"Later I'll make arrangements. When it's time for missions, you lead the team to do them."
Lei Shan nodded in agreement.
"However, are these people reliable?"
Ning Qi thought of something and quickly asked: "If they're not reliable, we'll still be exposed."
"Don't worry, these are all brothers I've grown up with since childhood."
"Each one is a Death Servant of our Lei family, there won't be any problems."
Lei Shan nodded again, speaking solemnly: "However, when taking them on missions, you must do your utmost to bring everyone back."
"They are all my brothers of many years."
"Understood, as long as I can return alive, they will definitely be fine."
Ning Qi naturally understood his meaning, nodding in agreement.
"Good, then it's settled for us."
"As for the specific missions, Lei Shan, you arrange them as you see fit, just make sure he shows his face enough."
Zhao Yunze thought for a moment, then instructed.
"Don't worry, Clan Leader, I'll arrange it properly!"
"It's just this disguise, I can't do it."
Lei Shan nodded, then scratched his head saying.
"I'll do it."
At this moment, Zhao Zhirou spoke up, her beautiful eyes looking at the few people, then continued: "I guarantee I can make him look exactly like you, indistinguishable."
"Oh? Then I'll trouble Miss Zhao."
Ning Qi, hearing this, clasped his hands with a smile.
"You're too polite, Young Master Ning."
Zhao Zhirou gave a gentle smile.
The two then continued on their way, soon arriving at Zhao Zhirou's small courtyard.
After entering her courtyard, Ning Qi looked at the environment here, which gave people a feeling of being in an Immortal Realm.
Both sides of the small courtyard were planted with Immortal Herbs, and in the central position there was a small lake, with some koi fish in the water.
Looking further ahead was a main hall, with maids on both sides of the wing chambers tidying up something.
"Young Master Ning, come this way."
Zhao Zhirou gently waved to him, then had Ning Qi follow her forward.
"Alright."
Ning Qi agreed, then directly followed.
After he went forward, he directly followed her inside.
Arriving at the main hall here, then continuing forward again, they reached a boudoir.
Here, there was no bed, but rather two dressing tables.
On the dressing tables, there were some cosmetics like rouge and powder.
There was also a strong scent of makeup.
"Young Master Ning, I have two methods of disguise here."
"One can even change your soul."
"The other is just a change of flesh and skin. Which one do you want?"
Zhao Zhirou turned her head, looking at Ning Qi as she asked.
"Even the soul can be changed? How does that work?"
Ning Qi, hearing her say this, couldn't help but become curious.
"This kind of disguise, even people close to you won't recognize you."
"It's completely like becoming a different person."
"Even the soul power within the soul can be changed, passing off the false as genuine!"
"However, this has a time limit, usually two months, but if you want to revert to your original appearance midway, that's also possible."
Zhao Zhirou, hearing his words, explained seriously.
"So that's how it is."
Ning Qi nodded, then continued: "In that case, use this soul method."
"How does this need to be done? How do I cooperate with you?"
"This is very simple, just condense a drop of your Soul Blood for me."
"Then I'll help you refine it. After I help you refine this drop of your Soul Blood."
"I'll give it back for you to use. No disguise needed, this one drop of Soul Blood can let you change everything."
Zhao Zhirou said with great certainty.
"Oh? Is it that simple?"
Ning Qi, hearing her say this, couldn't help but be curious.
He never expected it to be this simple.
"Right, but it's also not simple."
Zhao Zhirou nodded, then shook her head: "This is my master's secret technique. I need to take it to my master to refine for one night."
"But don't worry, my master will help. She is our Great Elder."
"Oh? That complicated?"
Ning Qi, hearing her say this, couldn't help but say: "Then let's just use the simpler one."
He didn't want to trouble others too much.
"No need. Since you've already chosen this method, I'll just make a trip."
"Besides, it's been a long time since I've seen my master."
Zhao Zhirou gently shook her head, saying resolutely: "But you must wait here for me, because I might return at any time, and then we'd miss it."
"Hmm, understood."
"Since that's the case, why don't I just go with you?"
Ning Qi agreed, then continued: "To save trouble."
"That's fine too, then let's go!"
Zhao Zhirou didn't expect him to actively ask to go. Hearing him say this, she immediately became interested.
She beckoned Ning Qi to follow her as they set off.
"Alright."
After Ning Qi agreed, he followed her as they continued on their way.
They soon left their small courtyard.
After going out, they directly headed towards the direction of the Back Mountain.
First, they passed through the back door of the backyard, then continued forward along a mountain path.
After passing through a valley, they reached a relatively open area, surrounded by mountains on all sides, with a small lake in the central position.
The vicinity was all bamboo forest, looking refreshing and pleasant.
After they walked over like this, Ning Qi looked further ahead and saw a Bamboo Building by the lakeside.
In the small courtyard in front, there were also some Spirit Beasts, all small animals kept in captivity.
After they arrived, Ning Qi had already sensed that there was an Expert here.
Judging by the aura of strength, it was definitely not inferior to Zhao Yunze.
"Master!"
Zhao Zhirou came over, then respectfully called out in the courtyard.
"Zhirou, what brings you to think of your master?"
Soon, a kindly voice came from inside the Bamboo Building.
"Master, your disciple has a matter I'd like to ask for your help with."
Zhao Zhirou stuck out her tongue saying.
"Hmph, I knew you wouldn't think of your master for good things."
After this sentence, a middle-aged woman walked out from the Bamboo Building.
"How could that be, isn't that why I'm looking for you, Master."
Zhao Zhirou followed forward, starting to act coquettishly.
Ning Qi, meanwhile, focused his attention on the person before him.
Although middle-aged, she still maintained a graceful and dignified posture.
Her temperament and appearance were on par with the Sea Ancestor's.
"Speak, what is the matter."
Li Xinlian walked down, then looked at Zhao Zhirou.
Her attention was not on Ning Qi's side, because at this moment Ning Qi had already concealed his aura, no different from an ordinary person.
"It's like this. This Young Master Ning is the one who caused the Heaven and Earth Strange Phenomena on our trial stone today."
"My father, to give him a changed identity, asked me to disguise him."
"To avoid letting the Blood Demon Race people know about this matter and find Young Master Ning."
"We decided to change even his soul together. This way, even if someone comes looking, they won't trace it back to him."
Zhao Zhirou explained the situation to Li Xinlian, then added: "Master, you can't refuse. This is an opportunity for our Heavenly Demon Race."
"He is a member of the Royal Family of the Demon God Race."
"Oh? So it's you."
Li Xinlian, after hearing her explanation, then revealed a look of curiosity.
She sized up Ning Qi before her.
"Greetings, Senior. Meeting for the first time, this junior has nothing prepared."
"This sword was obtained by chance, I offer it to Senior as a meeting gift."
Ning Qi said as he took out a Profound Sword.
This was originally auctioned for Xu Qingqiu's master.
But last time they met in a hurry, there was simply no chance to give it.
In the future, there probably won't be many opportunities either, so might as well borrow flowers to offer to Buddha.
"Oh? Kid, quite sensible."
Li Xinlian, seeing this, beckoned with her hand and took his Profound Sword.
After examining it for a while, she said with satisfaction: "It's actually a weapon from the Immortal Realm. Not bad, you have sincerity."
"Master, you..."
Zhao Zhirou also didn't expect her master to be so impolite, directly accepting someone else's gift.
"What, someone's kind gift, and you want to stop it?"
"For so many years, I haven't seen any gifts from you!"
Li Xinlian glared at her, then said with a smile: "Give me a drop of your Soul Blood. Just for this Profound Sword, I'll make you a face and soul of a Hundred-Faced Gentleman."
"Ah? Master, you haven't even taught me this method, you're too biased."
Zhao Zhirou, hearing her say this, immediately became displeased.
"He has sincerity, and is also Royal Family of our Demon God Race. For me, his master, to refine a drop of Soul Blood for him, this is only right and proper."
Li Xinlian said righteously and sternly: "After my Hundred-Faced Gentleman's Soul Blood is refined, as long as it's someone you've seen, you can freely change into their appearance, including their Soul which will also change together."
"But you must remember, there are one hundred chances. If it exceeds one hundred times, you'll have to come find me to refine it again."
"Senior, are you saying one hundred people, or just one hundred times?"
This was what Ning Qi cared about. If it was one hundred times, it wouldn't be very useful.
If it was one hundred people, then that would be fun. As long as you change once, you can continue to change into this person's appearance later.
"One hundred people."
Li Xinlian smiled and said: "You only need to change once, and later you can still become this person, change countless times."
"Good, then thank you, Senior!"
"This junior's Soul Blood has already been condensed."
Ning Qi, hearing her explanation, finally understood.
His face immediately revealed a look of joy.
One hundred people to freely transform into, and even the soul can be changed together.
This counts as picking up a huge bargain.
When traveling outside, what's needed is precisely this kind of special method to change one's identity.
"Good, then you wait. This will take five hours."
Li Xinlian nodded, then beckoned with her hand.
The Soul Blood condensed by Ning Qi directly flew towards her.
In the blink of an eye, it was directly collected by her.
"Master, I want to help too."
Zhao Zhirou quickly stepped forward, afraid of missing something.