Lü Zhong left the Purple Jade Forest, but he didn't rush to trade for the Secret Pattern Pills. Instead, he prepared to make a trip to the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall. They had sent someone over the day before yesterday to inform him that his assigned mission would be finalized today.
Lü Zhong knew quite a bit about Sect missions.
Generally speaking, missions that required Inner Sect Disciples were never trivial matters.
They involved either purging roving Demon Cultivators or eliminating spies from hostile forces—all predicated on protecting the Heling Sect's interests. Occasionally, there were also garrison missions.
As for the specifics, the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall claimed it was confidential; he would have to go there in person to find out.
As he reached a covered bridge in the mountains, a sudden, thunderous RUMBLE echoed from up ahead. It sounded like an exploding Magic Skill, and his curiosity was piqued. After crossing the bridge, he glanced ahead and to the left.
