Chapter 611 Talents Of North, West, South Cosmos Converge In Eastern Cosmos
Wang Jian stopped in front of Cui Lan, his gaze locking with hers. "We need information," he declared, his voice dropping to a low murmur. "Information on their strengths, their weaknesses, the factions they represent. We need to know everything."
Cui Lan's lips curved into a knowing smile. "Leave that to me, My Lord," she purred. "The Heavenly Jade Pavilion has its... resources."
Wang Jian nodded, a satisfied glint in his eyes. "Excellent. Deploy our most... charming resources to the areas where these intruders reside. Let them mingle, gather intel, but remember – discretion is paramount. No hint of their affiliation with the Heavenly Jade Pavilion should be revealed."
Cui Lan bowed again, her ruby lips curving into a predatory smile of her own. "Consider it done, My Lord. Our ladies are skilled in the art of subtle seduction, and extracting information comes as naturally to them as breathing."
She turned to leave, eager to put his plan into motion, but Wang Jian stopped her with a raised hand. A mischievous glint appeared in his eyes, the playful glint familiar to Cui Lan from their more private encounters.
"Hold, Cui Lan," he drawled, his voice carrying a husky tinge. "Before you depart on your mission, there's a certain... reward due to you for your exceptional service."
Cui Lan raised an eyebrow, a knowing smile gracing her features. "Indeed, My Lord?" she replied, her voice a sultry purr.
A slow smile spread across Wang Jian's face. "Indeed," he confirmed, his gaze sweeping over her alluring form. "After all, what better way to ensure discretion than to fully occupy the mind of the one tasked with securing it?"
Cui Lan chuckled, a delicious sound that echoed through the opulent chamber. "A wise decision, My Lord," she agreed, stepping closer to him. "Consider your information needs well and truly... satiated."
The air crackled with unspoken desire as they embraced. Cui Lan was a master of many arts, and the art of seduction was one she excelled in. The night that followed was a symphony of passion, a dance of pleasure that left them both breathless and satiated.
As dawn painted the horizon with hues of rose and gold, Cui Lan emerged from Wang Jian's embrace, her lips stained crimson and her eyes gleaming with a satisfied fire.
"Fear not, My Lord," she declared, her voice husky but firm. "The information you seek will be yours, delivered with the utmost discretion."
Wang Jian simply smiled, the playful glint in his eyes replaced by a steely determination. With Cui Lan's network of beauties deployed and his stolen destiny energy coursing through his veins, he felt ready to face the storm of talent flooding the Eastern Cosmos.
As she embraced him, a low purr escaped her lips. "My Master," she whispered, her voice husky with desire. "It is a pleasant surprise to see you grace my humble abode with your presence."
Wang Jian chuckled, a deep, rumbling sound that echoed through the chamber. "And it pleases me to see your continued success, Xiulan," he replied, his hand trailing down her spine, sending shivers of anticipation down her back. "Under your leadership, the Blue Moon Eclipse Devil Tribe has grown into a force to be reckoned with. Your influence stretches far and wide."
Xiulan moaned softly, her body arching into his touch. "It is all thanks to your guidance, Master," she murmured, burying her face into his shoulder.
Wasting no time on pleasantries, Wang Jian plunged straight into the topic at hand. "Xiulan," he began, his voice laced with a hint of urgency, "you must have heard about the influx of cultivators from other Cosmos into the Eastern Cosmos."
Xiulan's expression turned serious. "Indeed, Master," she confirmed. "In fact, the council meeting that just concluded specifically addressed this matter. It seems the intrusion has unsettled the balance of power within the Ancient Devil Starry Cluster."
Wang Jian nodded, his eyes glinting with a calculating gleam. "Tell me, what have you learned about the devils from the Northern Cosmos? Any connection to the tribes within this cluster?"
A frown creased Xiulan's brow as she pondered his question. "There is indeed a connection, Master," she finally admitted. "However, it's not a comforting one. The Northern Cosmos devils are considered to be... superior in many ways."
Her voice dipped to a whisper as she elaborated. "Their devil bloodline techniques are far more refined, their understanding of destructive laws far deeper. They seem to have mastered a method of passing on insights through bloodline inheritance, a technique beyond our comprehension here in the Eastern Cosmos."
Wang Jian listened intently, his mind churning with the information. This unforeseen complication added a new layer to his already complex plans. Superior devilish techniques meant stronger opponents, a factor he hadn't anticipated.
A moment of silence settled between them, broken only by the soft hum of the chamber's lighting crystals. Finally, Wang Jian spoke again, his voice regaining its usual composure.
"Where does the Blue Moon Eclipse Tribe stand amongst the other devil tribes here?" he queried.
Pride flickered across Xiulan's face. "Thanks to your guidance and support, Master," she declared, her voice ringing with gratitude, "we have climbed to the esteemed position of being amongst the top four devil tribes within the Ancient Devil Starry Cluster."
"Your support during our battles with the large human sects has been pivotal in securing our position," she added, a subtle reminder of the debt she owed him.