Am I not a nascent saint demon cultivator?

"It's actually a second-tier humanoid puppet."

Xu Yun stared at the information on the screen, and when he landed on the rewards section, a look of excitement appeared on his face.

A second-tier puppet is already equivalent to the Foundation Establishment level. If Xu Yun can obtain this reward, his combat power will experience a leap forward.

With the Heavenly Daoist Tianlin restored to 30-40% of his combat power, plus the second-tier humanoid puppet and his own divine sense assisting him, even ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators would be at risk of perishing when facing him.

Thinking of this, Xu Yun couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. However, looking at the initial saint mission, he frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

"Is the mission objective to launch a sneak attack and severely cripple a cultivation family...?"

Xu Yun murmured to himself, his thoughts racing, and he immediately thought that the Biyun Lin family was a good target.

With Lin Zuibai, the core member of the family, gone, Biyun Mountain will only have him, a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, left. When he orders his banner spirits to attack, Biyun Mountain will be easily conquered.

However, Xu Yun quickly dismissed the idea. This was not only because Lin Zuibai had a deep friendship with him, but also because he was unwilling to do such a thing without affecting his own interests.

More importantly, according to Xu Yun's investigation, there are many easy-to-manage cultivation families in this wasteland, the weakest of which is only a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator.

Moreover, with Xu Yun's own foundation and strength, he could easily handle even some of the larger cultivation families, such as the Tianmanglong family.

Moreover, the Tianmanglong family's foundation and resources are certainly much richer than those of the Biyunlin family. Not only can he help Lin Zuibai solve his troubles directly, but he can also complete the initial saint mission. Why not?

"That being said, I still need to gather more information to avoid being caught off guard."

Xu Yun murmured something and quickly made a decision. He immediately sent out several banner spirits to gather intelligence.

Meanwhile, at Tianmang Peak.

This place is a flat mountain peak. It is said that a powerful being once swept across this place with a sword, shattering the rocks and creating this mountain peak.

Several pavilions and towers stand on this mountain peak, arranged in an orderly manner, vaguely resembling the spine of a dragon, which looks quite strange.

We are currently inside a pavilion.

In the hall, two figures sat facing each other, placing their chess pieces on the board, the crisp sound of the pieces clicking occasionally ringing out.

"I heard that the Lin family of Biyun has received two late-stage Qi Refining experts as helpers?"

Just then, an old man with a weathered face and drooping eyelids spoke in a hoarse voice, his eyes fixed on the chess pieces, as if he were just chatting idly.

Opposite him stood a dashing young man dressed in fine clothes, resembling a noble prince. His aura was surging, and a slight smile played on his lips. "This is nothing but a desperate attempt to find a solution. Do you really think that bringing in two late-stage Qi Refining cultivators will be enough to stop the Tianmanglong family?"

"We still cannot be careless, as this matter concerns the future of my Tianmanglong family."

The old man with drooping eyelids placed another piece and said in a deep voice, "As long as we take away the Biyun Lin family's resource point for mining spirit stones, the family can develop again and even be brought under the control of those powerful forces."

Back then, those few Core Formation cultivators took action and snatched territory from the tiger's mouth, wresting some land from a group of third-tier demonic beasts, which is now the wasteland.

Under the protection of those Core Formation cultivators, this wasteland began to develop in an orderly manner, and several immortal sects and families were gradually established.

Furthermore, due to its proximity to the Ancient Green Mountains, most forces are unwilling to venture into this area, fearing that another beast tide might arrive and cause significant damage to their businesses.

In this situation, if these forces that have been developing and expanding in the wasteland want to seek protection and achieve better development, they have no choice but to prove their worth to the forces behind those few Core Formation cultivators.

As a result, this wasteland is rife with undercurrents and turmoil, with forces rising and falling at every moment.

Those Core Formation cultivators didn't care at all; as long as their bottom line wasn't crossed, they could do whatever they wanted.

"Don't worry, Grandpa, even if those three late-stage Qi Refining experts from the Lin family of Biyun attacked me together, they wouldn't be a match for me, let alone this..."

Upon hearing this, the valiant man revealed a proud smile, patted his storage bag, and showed no sign of worry.

Long Yueming thought his grandfather was being far too cautious. With the opportunities he had received back then, he was confident he could fight even a Foundation Establishment cultivator, let alone a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator.

"You..."

Seeing his grandson's confident demeanor, Long Hanlin couldn't help but sigh.

But soon, as he placed another piece, he changed the subject, "In any case, to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, when the Lin family of Biyun sets off, you should secretly go to Biyun Mountain to launch a surprise attack and completely destroy their territory, what do you say?"

His calm tone betrayed an endless murderous intent.

Long Yueming narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing this, but did not refute it. He nodded slightly and said, "Don't worry, Grandpa. With my help, the Biyun Lin family will cease to exist from now on."

As soon as he finished speaking, Long Yueming placed another piece, completely securing the victory on the chessboard.

Time passed quietly, and three days later...

In front of Biyun Mountain.

"Brother Xu, I'm entrusting the Lin family of Biyun to your care."

Lin Zuibai looked at Xu Yun with trust in his eyes. He had also shared this message with the other members of his clan over the past few days.

Although some clansmen had reservations about this, they still chose to accept it under his orders. In Lin Zuibai's view, Xu Yun was not the kind of despicable person who would take advantage of a crisis, so he was very relieved.

"Don't worry, Brother Lin, I will take good care of the Biyun Lin family. You all should also be careful."

Xu Yun nodded slightly, then watched Lin Zuibai and Wen Lingyu leave, heading to the resource point where they would mine spirit stones to confront the Tianmanglong family.

This trip will certainly be risky, but Lin Zuibai and Wen Lingyu are both at the late stage of Qi Refining and have experienced many trials and tribulations, so there shouldn't be any problems.

With that thought in mind, Xu Yun turned around and headed straight for his cave dwelling.

After all, he was just an outsider in the Biyun Lin family. Even with the orders of the clan leader Lin Zuibai, it wouldn't be good for him to wander around aimlessly.

"Uncle Xu, will you play with me?"

However, just as Xu Yun reached the cave entrance, Lin Tanyu, that little girl, popped up again, pestering Xu Yun to play with her.

Over the years, the time she spent in Biyun Mountain was nothing like the leisurely and carefree life she had in Mofeng City; she was often on edge.

These days, whenever she sees Xu Yun, it's as if she wants to make up for the time she missed before. She clings to him like crazy and doesn't treat him like an outsider at all.

"You... um?"

Xu Yun reached out and flicked the other woman's fair forehead. He couldn't help but find it a little funny to see her puffing out her cheeks and pouting.

Just as he was about to say something, suddenly, his divine sense stirred, and he keenly sensed that a hidden aura was quietly approaching Biyun Mountain.

"Uncle Xu, what's wrong?"

Seeing Xu Yun standing there in a daze, Lin Tanyu tilted her head, looking puzzled and adorable.

"No, it's nothing."

Xu Yun shook his head, patted Lin Tanyu's shoulder, and said softly, "You go back first. I have some things to take care of back at my cave."

After saying this, Xu Yun ignored Lin Tanyu and walked straight into the cave without giving her a chance to react.

"Hmph, Uncle Xu is such a bad guy, oh dear~"

Seeing Xu Yun leave without hesitation, Lin Tanyu stomped her foot in anger, stuck out her tongue at his back, made a face, and then puffed out her cheeks before leaving.

Xu Yun ignored Lin Tanyu and, as his divine sense spread out, he quickly locked onto the hidden aura.

Upon realizing the other party's late-stage Qi Refining cultivation level, a slight smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

"Tsk tsk, you're really rushing to deliver yourselves to my doorstep. I haven't even gone to find you yet."