Zhou Yuan's face was a little gloomy as he watched Yu Pingchang leave. He sat alone in the secret chamber and pondered for a long time before asking Elder Fang to invite Lin Xiao over.
Lin Xiao was a little surprised that Zhou Yuan was looking for him, but he still followed Elder Fang to Zhou Yuan's hall and greeted him very politely, "Sect master, are you looking for me for something?"
"Yes."
Zhou Yuan nodded and said, "I think you also understand the current situation. It's definitely not an ordinary matter for me to ask you to come."
"Sect master, if there's anything you need me to do, just tell me."
Lin Xiao did not hesitate when he heard this and said directly, "Since I've chosen to join the Tool Sect, of course I'll listen to your orders."
"Very good!"
Hearing this, Zhou Yuan smiled with satisfaction and continued, "In fact, it's not a big deal. I just want to inform you that we're going to have a big operation soon. All the experts of the Tool Sect will participate. You should also get ready!
By the way, Gong Yangchi has been in closed-door cultivation for a long time. It's time for him to come out. Here are three divine pills for healing. Let him take them and quickly come out. "
"Okay."
Lin Xiao nodded and took the divine pills. He said respectfully, "I'll pass on your words, sect master."
Lin Xiao was not surprised by Zhou Yuan's instructions. Recently, the Tool Sect had been forced to retreat repeatedly in the face of the joint attack of the Murong family and the Asura Sect, and many experts had died. Under such circumstances, Zhou Yuan would certainly not sit still and wait for death. It was normal for him to have a new operation.
However, Lin Xiao did not expect Zhou Yuan to act so quickly. Lin Xiao was still very concerned about the big plan that Zhou Yuan had mentioned.
However, even though he was concerned, Lin Xiao would not take the initiative to ask.
Firstly, he did not want Zhou Yuan to think too much. Secondly, if Lin Xiao wanted to know, he could start with the second elder. It was much more convenient than asking Zhou Yuan directly.
After all, the second elder was Zhou Yuan's confidant. Zhou Yuan might not tell him some things, but he wouldn't hide them from the second elder. Therefore, it was more direct to start with the second elder.
If even the Second Elder couldn't get any information, then Lin Xiao's questions would be in vain.
"Alright, then you may leave!"
Zhou Yuan nodded in satisfaction when he saw that Lin Xiao was very sensible and did not ask any more questions. He reminded him again, "Remember to bring Gong Yangchi the next time I look for you."
"Yes."
Lin Xiao nodded. This was the second time Zhou Yuan had mentioned Gong Yangchi.
Lin Xiao could tell that it wasn't that Zhou Yuan was completely unaware of Gong Yangchi's actions, but had merely turned a blind eye to them. Therefore, Zhou Yuan wanted Lin Xiao to inform Gong Yangchi as a warning.
Thinking of this, Lin Xiao did not delay and directly went to see Gong Yangchi according to Zhou Yuan's instructions.
During this period of time, Gong Yangchi had been in 'closed-door training to recuperate'. When others asked to see him, they were all rejected by him on the pretext of recuperating. However, Lin Xiao was different. Gong Yangchi had no choice but to see Lin Xiao. He said helplessly, "Why are you here again?
If you keep looking for me like this, Zhou Yuan will most likely suspect my injuries! "
"Do you really think he doesn't suspect anything?"
Lin Xiao rolled his eyes helplessly and shrugged. "I don't have so much free time to chat with you. The person looking for you is not me, but Zhou Yuan."
"Zhou Yuan?"
Gong Yangchi raised his eyebrows in surprise. He looked at Lin Xiao and asked, "Why is he looking for me?"
"Let me give this to you."
Lin Xiao took out three divine pills from his spatial pocket and handed them to Gong Yangchi.
These three divine pills were only ordinary healing divine pills. For a divine pill grandmaster like Gong Yangchi, they were nothing. In fact, they were not even worth his attention.
Gong Yangchi glanced at the three divine pills in disdain. He frowned and asked, "What does he mean by asking you to give me three trash divine pills?"
"He wants you to recuperate well and return as soon as possible."
Lin Xiao shrugged and explained with a smile, "From what he said, the Tool Sect is going to make a big move soon. He hopes you can help in time."
"What a joke!"
Gong Yangchi glanced at the three divine pills and said indignantly, "My 'injuries' are so 'serious'. How can these three trash divine pills heal me?"
"That's why I asked you just now. Do you really think he doesn't know that you're pretending to be seriously injured?"
Lin Xiao glanced at Gong Yangchi and shook his head helplessly. He continued, "He gave you these three divine pills to tell you that he knows everything. He just doesn't want to argue with you and gives you a way out."
"Then I really have to thank him properly!"
Hearing this, Gong Yangchi's eyes flashed with annoyance, and he said in a sarcastic tone, "Sect Leader has ordered that even though I am injured, I have to rush up as soon as possible. Please tell Sect Leader Zhou that as long as the Equipment Refining Sect needs me, I will show up!"
"You …"
Lin Xiao shook his head helplessly when he heard Gong Yangchi's words. He really didn't know what to say.
"My excuse is fine, right?"
Gong Yangchi's tone returned to normal when he saw this. He continued to ask, "By the way, what exactly is this operation and what we need to do? Have you found out?"
"Not yet. I just came over from Zhou Yuan's place. I don't know what's going on, but I guess it should be a big operation to deal with the Shura Sect and the Murong family."
After a moment of hesitation, Lin Xiao analyzed, "Recently, the Tool Sect seems to have been at a disadvantage against the Shura Sect and the Murong family. Maybe he can't stand it anymore!"
"At a disadvantage?"
Gong Yangchi had been in closed-door cultivation during this period and didn't know what was going on in the outside world. He asked in surprise, "This shouldn't be. With the Tool Sect's strength, even if the Shura Sect and the Murong family join forces, they shouldn't be at a disadvantage!"
"I don't know. I'll ask the Second Elder about it when I have time."
Lin Xiao shook his head and looked at Gong Yangchi. He continued, "I only know that the Tool Sect has been very miserable recently. Many Semi-Saint experts have died. It doesn't seem to be fake."
"Well, you can find out more."
Gong Yangchi nodded and took the three divine pills. He shrugged and said lazily, "Okay, you can go back. I'm going to heal my injuries."
"You …"
Lin Xiao nodded helplessly when he heard Gong Yangchi's words.
He knew that Gong Yangchi was deliberately doing this because he was afraid that Zhou Yuan was secretly monitoring them. Lin Xiao certainly didn't want Gong Yangchi to be exposed. After all, Lin Xiao's safety was more guaranteed with Gong Yangchi by his side.
After leaving Gong Yangchi's residence, Lin Xiao returned to his room and happened to bump into the Second Elder on the way.