Once I enter the pass, great Confucian scholars will surely debate the classics for me.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Lingtong was startled, but maintained a calm demeanor and feigned confusion.

The gatekeeper glanced at Zhou Qingfeng and the others, then pulled Xiaolingtong aside and whispered, "These new believers don't know the rules and are very curious. They're bound to run around and look around. You need to keep an eye on them and make sure they don't cause any trouble, lest the hall master blames you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lingtong breathed a slight sigh of relief and said casually, "Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on them and I'll make sure they don't leave my sight. After all, they're people I recruited and developed. If they cause any trouble, the hall master will definitely not let me off the hook."

"It's good that you understand." The gatekeeper nodded slightly and released his hand to close the side door.

Xiao Lingtong waved to Zhou Qingfeng and the others, indicating that everything was alright, and continued walking inside.

He then chatted with the gatekeeper cultists for a few more minutes with a smile before chasing after Zhou Qingfeng and the others.

Zhou Qingfeng said calmly, "What's going on?"

Xiao Lingtong said, "It's nothing. He's just a busybody who pulled me aside to remind me to keep an eye on you and not let you cause any trouble. Let's go inside first. Don't leave my side. With me watching over you, it will be difficult for others to see through your fake religious identities."

Zhou Qingfeng hummed in agreement, glanced at the scattered Vision Church followers in the courtyard, and said calmly, "I need more than just someone to infiltrate the gathering. You also need to help me figure out what conspiracy they are planning."

Xiao Lingtong said, "I've already helped you sneak in. The mission is half complete. You should give me either the ticket or the money first."

Zhou Qingfeng's eyes flickered, and he beckoned to Ning Cha, "Give me the boat ticket."

Upon hearing this, Ning Cha handed the boat tickets she had obtained to Zhou Qingfeng.

Zhou Qingfeng took out a stack of banknotes and boat tickets, placed them together, waved them in front of Xiaolingtong, and said coldly, "The money and boat tickets are both here with me, but the matter isn't finished, so you won't get either of them, understand? If you want to get the money and boat tickets as soon as possible, then use your clever brain to help me figure out what big conspiracy Partridge Di is planning, instead of always trying to bargain with me."

Faced with Zhou Qingfeng's assertiveness, Xiaolingtong nervously licked his lips: "Alright, then come with me to meet Master Zhe. This is a necessary procedure for developing new believers. As long as you gain Master Zhe's approval, even if you are fake believers, you will become real believers. You can also get closer to Master Zhe through this meeting and perhaps gain something."

"Of course, you can also wait for the gathering to begin. At that time, Master Partridge, all the incense masters, and all the ordinary believers will gather in the courtyard. Master Partridge will give a long speech on the doctrine and say some useless nonsense. The incense masters will then publicly worship the Holy Eye, communicate with the Holy Eye, and pray for the Holy Eye's blessing and response."

"By then, there will definitely be no one around the mansion. You can take the opportunity to sneak into the study and bedroom and search them carefully to see if you find anything. As for how to do it, Brother Jiang, you can decide. I will fully cooperate."

Zhou Qingfeng remained silent, pondering to himself. He was certain that he would gain something by meeting Partridge Di directly, but trying to eavesdrop on key information from such a large gathering was simply wishful thinking, because large meetings usually dealt with minor matters, while important matters were usually discussed in smaller meetings.

Even if there is any crucial intelligence, it is discussed behind closed doors by Partridge Di and the incense masters. They draft all the rules and regulations and then assign tasks to the followers below according to the steps and plans. Therefore, you will never find anything useful from the general meeting.

If we could use our Protestant identity to meet Partridge Di and try to extract some useful information through conversation, we might be able to get some useful information out of him.

Instead, wait for the right moment. Once the gathering begins and the Vision followers gather in the courtyard to participate in the worship of the Holy Eye, the rest of the mansion will inevitably be less guarded. Would searching the study and bedroom at this time necessarily yield results? Probably not. Top-secret intelligence is usually burned after reading, and Partridge Di might not leave any paper documents.

Regardless, both paths to learning about the Vision Cult's conspiracy should be tried.

At this moment, a lone incense master from the Vision Sect, who was in the Food Demon Realm, walked over, clasped his hands and bowed: "Mr. Jiang, Miss Ning, greetings. My surname is Wei, and I am an incense master from the Vision Sect. Master Zhe learned of your visit tonight and specially sent me to invite you to a meeting. Please come in."

Ning Cha, Zhan Fu, and Zhan Qi all looked at Xiao Lingtong at the same time, immediately suspecting that Xiao Lingtong had betrayed them.

But Xiao Lingtong was also completely bewildered; he hadn't betrayed anyone at all.

Seeing this, Zhou Qingfeng remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic even when Mount Tai collapsed before him. Years of facing high-pressure environments have made his mental strength extraordinary, and now few unexpected events can make him feel flustered or helpless.

There's no need to panic now that our infiltration has been discovered, because Zhou Qingfeng has always had a backup plan. Xiao Hongyun, who's always by his side, is still secretly watching and can protect him and help him escape at any time. He can even turn the tide at crucial moments. Besides, what's there to be afraid of? If Partridge Di wanted to make a move, he would have done so already. Why send someone to invite him? If he's invited, it means he has something to talk about. If he has something to talk about, then let's talk.

"Since Master Partridge has so kindly invited me, I cannot refuse. Please lead the way, Master Wei." Zhou Qingfeng smiled slightly, unhurried.

"Please." Master Wei nodded with a smile, then pointed to the little mobile phone and said, "You come too!"

Xiao Lingtong's face turned pale, and he thought to himself, "My life is over!"

Wei Xiangzhu led Zhou Qingfeng and his group through the quiet back courtyard and into the elegant flower-viewing pavilion.

With light steps, the group slowly ascended the winding wooden staircase to the second-floor flower-viewing platform. Here, a spacious area with expansive views, surrounded by carved railings and antique furnishings, was captivating.

By this time, a large number of people had already gathered on the flower viewing platform.

They sat or stood, gathered in small groups around the exquisite seats, their laughter and conversation mingling with the aroma of wine and flowers, creating a harmonious yet mysterious atmosphere.

From this vantage point, the entire backyard is laid out before you, including the area where Zhou Qingfeng and the others had stood earlier.

The arrival of Zhou Qingfeng and his group undoubtedly added a new dimension to the scene and subtly changed the course of tonight's gathering.

"Master Partridge, Mr. Jiang, Miss Ning has arrived." Master Wei bowed to a handsome man sitting in the chief seat.

The entire room fell silent instantly. The dozen or so people who had been drinking and admiring the flowers all turned their mocking and scrutinizing gazes toward Zhou Qingfeng and his group.

"Hmm? A distinguished guest has arrived." The Partridge Hall Master's attire was extremely bizarre. He wore a bright red robe over a green one, and the combination of red and green looked ridiculous and eye-catching, like a clown. However, the Partridge Hall Master was very handsome, with feminine features, and he could wear such ugly clothes with a unique kind of beauty.

P.S.: This is the second chapter I've added. There's one more chapter to come, which I'll add later.