"Do you know me?"
The young woman was stunned.
This was her first time leaving the sect, and she had been keeping a low profile on her journey, rarely being recognized for her true identity.
But unexpectedly,
As soon as she entered the Heavenly Mechanism Tower, this young man in a green robe immediately revealed her surname.
"The fame of Liu Chengxue, the third disciple of the Da Luo Sword Sect Sect Master, is known to many in the world. How could I not recognize you?"
Li Yun smiled and said.
In front of him,
A faint blue light screen floated, displaying all the information about the young woman in white.
[Name: Liu Chengxue]
[Cultivation: Mid-stage Meridian Opening Realm]
[Affiliation: Da Luo Sword Sect]
[Master: Sect Master Ren Qingtu]
[Current Situation: Slightly injured, currently hunting core disciple Du Qianshang of the Nine Nether Demon Sect...]
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Anyone who entered the Heavenly Mechanism Tower would have their entire history investigated—whether past or present, everything could be revealed.
This was because it pertained to things that had already happened, which wasn't considered a leakage of the Heavenly Mechanism.
However, to inquire about future events or to investigate someone who wasn't in the Heavenly Mechanism Tower would require the expenditure of Heavenly Mechanism Points.
"Who are you?"
Liu Chengxue's expression turned serious.
She wasn't a fool.
Her master, the Sect Master of the Da Luo Sword Sect, was renowned, but her relationship with him was distant. She was merely the third disciple and this was her first time leaving the mountain.
There was no way that everyone knew of her reputation.
The person in front of her had recognized her immediately, which likely meant he had been watching her for some time!
Perhaps,
He was waiting for her to come!
As this thought crossed her mind, Liu Chengxue's heart tightened, and she instinctively tried to channel her true essence.
But the result shocked her.
At some point,
Her Meridian Opening Realm cultivation had completely vanished, and there was no trace of true essence left in her meridians—she felt like a weak, untrained girl.
"What did you do to me?"
Liu Chengxue exclaimed in alarm.
She had been too inexperienced.
This was her first time stepping into the mortal world, and before she had even revealed her talents, she had fallen into a trap at a shop. The person in front of her had erased all her cultivation—he could easily kill her without a sound!
"Miss Liu, there's no need to panic. I mean no harm."
Li Yun waved his hand and gestured for her to calm down. "As the saying goes, 'A guest is a guest,' how could I have any ill intentions toward you?"
"My apologies, Senior, for my rashness."
Liu Chengxue quickly recovered and cupped her hands in a respectful salute.
The man before her,
Though his strength was not apparent, could erase her cultivation silently, which clearly meant he wasn't an ordinary person. From what she knew, even her master couldn't do such a thing.
Thus, it was certain.
This senior in front of her was an extraordinary master.
If he wanted to kill her, it would be as easy as crushing an ant, and it would take no effort at all. If she were to become his enemy, not only would she suffer, but even the Da Luo Sword Sect behind her would face annihilation.
With this in mind, Liu Chengxue immediately altered her attitude, becoming exceedingly respectful.
"It's no problem."
Li Yun smiled indifferently.
The Heavenly Mechanism Tower could block even the Heavenly Dao's perception, so dealing with a young talent like Liu Chengxue was no more difficult than a trivial matter. Even if Sect Master Ren himself came here, he wouldn't be able to stir up a ripple.
"May I ask, what is your name, Senior?"
Liu Chengxue cautiously inquired.
"My surname is Li, and my single given name is Yun. I am the owner of this Heavenly Mechanism Tower."
Li Yun said lightly.
He exuded the air of an otherworldly expert.
It was impossible to tell what he was truly thinking.
"Ah, you are the owner of the Heavenly Mechanism Tower? I wonder, Senior, did you summon me here for something?"
Liu Chengxue carefully observed Li Yun's expression and asked in a low voice.
To her,
Someone so discreet, with every move filled with meaning, had likely planned everything from the moment she stepped into the Heavenly Mechanism Tower.
"I don't have any particular matters. I just wanted to point you in the right direction,"
Li Yun said lightly, as if it was an inconsequential matter.
"The right direction?"
Liu Chengxue was confused.
"May I ask what you mean by 'right direction'?"
"Aren't you hunting Du Qianshang?"
Li Yun lifted the tea cup and took a sip, then placed it down and spoke directly.
"Ah?"
Liu Chengxue's heart skipped a beat.
This was classified information, known only to her and Du Qianshang.
It must not be leaked.
After all, Du Qianshang was a core disciple of the Nine Nether Demon Sect, with an elder backing him. If this information got out, it could lead to a war between the Nine Nether Demon Sect and the Da Luo Sword Sect!
She could only allow the news to spread after she had killed Du Qianshang.
Because,
The Nine Nether Demon Sect would not go to war over a dead person.
At most, they would place blame.
But if Du Qianshang were alive and the Nine Nether Demon Sect ignored it,
People would begin to lose faith.
They would think that the sect couldn't even protect its core disciples.
"Senior, how did you know?"
Liu Chengxue asked, her voice tense.
"How do I know..."
Li Yun chuckled softly.
"Did you forget the couplet at the entrance of the Heavenly Mechanism Tower?"
He stood up, placed his hands behind his back, and said in a profound tone:
"In this world, there is nothing the Heavenly Mechanism Tower does not know. As long as I am interested, nothing can escape my calculations!"
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