Chapter 1392 - 1388

The Little Paperman carefully scrutinized Mei Zhang, who was saying he didn’t dare, until he felt a bit uneasy, before finally looking away.

"I reckon you wouldn’t dare, otherwise, you can only remain a puppet for life!"

The Little Paperman had also grasped Yun Ran’s way of using people, using the method the opponent feared most to intimidate them.

"Alright, you can go now. Don’t worry about saving money; if it’s not enough, come find me again!"

Terrified of what the Little Paperman might say to frighten him, Mei Zhang hurriedly dragged Ma San away.

The Little Paperman snorted dismissively: "Hmph, they ran pretty fast!"

If it weren’t for needing to dig out the recently discovered gold mine as a construction fund for the New Moonlight City, it certainly would have kept a close eye on Mei Zhang and the others!

Once the yard was completely quiet, the Little Paperman looked around to confirm no one was watching.

It then activated the array Chi Yao had left behind; once it went to mine gold, this yard would become a flawless stronghold, impenetrable by anyone!

Time in the Space Crack World and the Illusion was slipping away little by little.

Beyond these locations, Gu Yuan once again arrived at the foot of Qingfeng Temple.

Now Qingfeng Temple was no longer the unstable Xuan Sect power it once was; Xin Fu had recruited many people in just over a year.

What used to be a somewhat deserted foot of the mountain was now bustling with vendors around, like a bustling street.

As more people gathered, more issues arose, and Xin Fu had to assign someone to watch over the foot of the mountain to prevent unnecessary trouble for Qingfeng Temple.

Gu Yuan was seen by the guards at the foot of Qingfeng Temple as soon as he arrived.

"Director Gu, you’re here~"

"Hmm, do you know if Huaiyi True Master is free today?"

Mentioning this, Gu Yuan couldn’t help but want to wipe away a tear of bitterness. He had come so many times, always arriving when Junior Master was unavailable.

This time, he habitually asked first, already anticipating another fruitless visit.

Who knew he’d meet a big smile from the guard: "Director Gu, your luck is in; Huaiyi True Master happens to be meeting Brother Xin today, and he’s probably free."

The surprise came quickly, and Gu Yuan was momentarily stunned before a big smile spread across his face.

He casually tossed a small magic artifact he had just acquired into the man’s hand: "A token of thanks!"

After that, he ignored the man’s expression and sped up his pace toward the mountain.

He hadn’t received any news of Yun Ran in a long time; if it weren’t for the repeated assurances from the people at Qingfeng Temple,

Gu Yuan would have doubted if Yun Ran had perished in some obscure place.

There were many people at the mountain top as well, though mostly Xuan Sect people or those wealthy nobles with time to spare.

Luxury cars stretched from the foot of the mountain to the top, seemingly without end.

Fortunately, when establishing the mountain gate, Yun Ran foresaw this and built the roads wide, with a large area reserved for parking.

Otherwise, with the current flow of people, Qingfeng Temple would likely be unable to accommodate everyone.

Xin Fu was already waiting at the door; during this period, he had assisted in managing most of Qingfeng Temple’s affairs and had undergone a complete transformation.

Additionally, with occasional guidance from Junior Master, Xin Fu now appeared exceptionally composed.

He seemed more stable than many young members from aristocratic families of the Xuan Sect.

Gu Yuan hadn’t seen Xin Fu in a long time, and at first glance, he almost thought he was seeing things.

"Director Gu, long time no see~"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, the last bit of uncertainty in Gu Yuan’s heart completely disappeared.

"So it really is you!"

A faint smile appeared on Xin Fu’s face. If this were seen by those who had dealt with him, they might shiver.

These days, everyone knew that Xin Fu, the guest of Qingfeng Temple, not only expanded business far and wide but was also a ruthless character with the nickname "Xin the Flayer."

They weren’t afraid of Xin Fu’s stern face; they feared his smile, which signified someone’s wallet was about to bleed.

"Huaiyi True Master is waiting for you; please follow me."

Gu Yuan wasn’t foolish enough to ask why Junior Master knew he was here, and he obediently followed behind Xin Fu.

The two headed toward the back of the mountain, one in front of the other.

Now that many fellow practitioners came to Qingfeng Temple for ’learning and exchange,’ the initially built houses were fully occupied by these outsiders.

Junior Master wanted peace, so had a separate area re-designated for their residence behind the mountain.

Even the treasures Yun Ran had hidden underground were casually moved by Junior Master.

As soon as they stepped into the area behind the mountain, the original clamor immediately settled, with no sound drifting this way.

"There are several special illusion formations up ahead, so stick close to me, Director Gu."

Qingfeng Temple was now the rising star in the Xuan Sect, constantly under covert scrutiny.

After moving to the back mountain, Junior Master set up illusion formations, making the entrance unfindable for anyone without a token.

As they walked, white mist suddenly rose around them. Gu Yuan only glanced once before quickly averting his gaze.

"We’re here, Director Gu, please enter."

Pushing open the courtyard door, Xin Fu stood respectfully outside the courtyard like a Door God.

Junior Master was no longer the Spirit Puppet residing in a puppet’s body; he tapped into Yun Ran’s reserves and finally acquired a human-like puppet body.

He was currently sitting in the pavilion in the middle of the courtyard, playing chess with himself.

"You’re here~"

This wasn’t Gu Yuan’s first time seeing Junior Master’s human puppet form, yet he was still stunned by this person’s demeanor.

If Junior Master weren’t indeed an esteemed presence, Gu Yuan would’ve been tempted to ask: Have you activated a level ten beauty filter?

The fragmented thoughts in his mind didn’t affect Gu Yuan’s reaction. He quickly stepped forward and respectfully bowed beneath the pavilion’s steps to Junior Master.

"I’ve seen the True Master~"

Junior Master placed a white piece down and gestured with the other hand in an uplifting motion: "Rise, there’s no need for such formalities."

Gu Yuan dared not truly comply; he knew this elder, who appeared like a Banished Immortal, would discipline Yun Ran with a whip.

He couldn’t even handle Yun Ran; he wouldn’t be reckless enough to show any disrespect here.

"I should, I should. You are Yun Ran’s Martial Uncle, naturally my senior too. As the junior, it’s only right for me to do so."

Perhaps due to Gu Yuan’s low and reverent attitude, Junior Master finally glanced away from the chessboard.