So this guy didn't go missing because he died on duty—he turned traitor… to the Xianzhou?
Or rather, a Luofu traitor?
Something like that.
"Now you understand why we're giving you this opportunity, right?" Purple Moonseason let out a breath.
"Got it. Because I'm skilled in both brains and brawn."
"Blunt, but true. Green Hibiscus and the others can't compare to you."
Leon: "Task details?"
Purple Moonseason didn't speak immediately, instead making a gesture.
At the signal, Green Hibiscus and the others quickly scattered, moving far from the two.
While keeping watch around them, their distance ensured they couldn't overhear the conversation.
Purple Moonseason lowered their voice.
"The organization is planning something big. If it succeeds, all Sowers will reap immeasurable benefits."
"But there's been a hitch before we can execute the plan. Several Sowers have gone silent en route to the rendezvous."
"The most important among them are Zhu Jin, in charge of Cloudford, and Huang Qi, who took over their mission."
Hearing this, Leon laughed inwardly.
No idea how Zhu Jin died—probably something to do with Stelle and the others.
Huang Qi, he knew—sent to meet his great-grandma with a single slash from Yanqing.
A guy like Huang Qi was considered a key figure in their core plan?
Leon grew increasingly convinced the Medicine King's Secret Transmission was a shoddy operation. Without high-ranking insiders helping them, how could they have stayed hidden so long?
He was even more certain there was an Emanator pulling strings behind the scenes.
"You're not asking me to take over their mission, are you?" Leon asked.
"No. The organization wants you to infiltrate the Divination Commission and covertly sabotage the Matrix of Prescience Ultima."
"The Matrix of Prescience Ultima…"
Purple Moonseason: "The Leader is worried that Huang Qi, if captured and interrogated at the Divination Commission, might leak the plan."
"Even if Huang Qi keeps their mouth shut, it's no use. The Matrix of Prescience Ultima can peer into the subconscious depths of a person's mind."
"Of course, Huang Qi's just an example. He's not the only one who's gone missing."
"To ensure the great plan goes smoothly, the Matrix of Prescience Ultima must be disabled."
Leon's thoughts churned, and he feigned a frown.
"How's an outsider like me supposed to infiltrate such an important institution? Don't tell me security's lax—I don't buy it."
Purple Moonseason, as if expecting this, explained without hesitation.
"Don't worry. The organization has already arranged someone to assist you."
"A task this important wouldn't leave you fumbling like a headless fly."
"I heard from Green Hibiscus that you have a tool that can destroy bodies without effort."
"So even if you kill a few people, the chance of exposure is much lower."
"If you get the chance, go take out Fu Xuan."
Leon raised an eyebrow.
"Take out the Master Diviner? For real?"
"Think of it as a bonus task. It's fine if you don't pull it off—after all, it's extremely difficult."
"Got it. Anything else to add?" Leon nodded faintly.
Purple Moonseason took out two jade tokens.
"There is, but not much."
"You can contact me through this jade token if any issues arise, but remember—"
"When contacting me, make sure you're in a secure environment."
"Additionally, this emerald-green jade token contains everything you'll need for your next steps, including a legal identity: a diviner from Jade Gate."
"As long as you take the accompanying elixir, you'll have the aura of an Xianzhou long-lived species, so no one will see through you."
"The organization suggests you discreetly poison food to help your contact sabotage the Matrix of Prescience Ultima."
"That's all the additional info. Any questions?"
Leon: "Just to be safe, I need to know the contact methods for all the Sowers assisting in the Divination Commission. You're holding something back, aren't you?"
That's where the cautious persona comes in handy, right?
Asking this, Purple Moonseason likely wouldn't think twice.
As expected.
Purple Moonseason hesitated only briefly before spilling all the information Leon needed, without suspicion.
For someone chasing power, an outsider who didn't hesitate to attack a Cloud Knight—how could they be an undercover agent?
Having once been a Cloud Knight, Purple Moonseason knew that sacrificing a comrade's life to infiltrate an organization was something that would never happen.
"The organization has high hopes for you. Wishing you success and a triumphant return."
A few minutes later, Leon left alone, unnoticed by any outsiders.
Purple Moonseason was cautious enough.
The main reason they chose Leon was because he'd "killed" a Cloud Knight.
But… too bad…
Just like that, Leon obtained the contact methods for all the moles in the Divination Commission and learned of the Medicine King's Secret Transmission's plot against it.
You can guard day and night, but it's hard to protect against a traitor within.
Having lived for countless years, Leon knew that divination knowledge tied to karma and fate was far from infallible.
If every disaster or accident could be foreseen and resolved optimally, how could the Luofu be in its current predicament?
Unexpected events always permeate life.
Whether man-made or tied to karmic fate.
That so-called Master Diviner Fu Xuan ought to kowtow to him afterward, or the Divination Commission would face unthinkable consequences.
The thought of playing double agent made Leon chuckle.
"To make the Xianzhou Luofu owe the Astral Express a favor, this job's exhausting…"
Being a double agent was like this—just focus on scheming and outwitting others, while the Luofu folks had much more to consider.
When he told Green Hibiscus he craved the thrill of battle, it wasn't entirely a lie.
Compared to scheming in an undercover war, straightforward fighting was much simpler.
Using his brain was more tiring than using his hands.
Before playing the double agent, he had one thing to do—
Contact Jing Yuan to give him a heads-up.
In plain terms, secure another exemption to avoid any leverage against him.
Reliable adults know to cover their bases—a must-learn virtue in navigating the world.
With that sorted, Leon headed to the Divination Commission.
"Sorry, kids of the Medicine King's Secret Transmission, but I want to be a 'good guy'…"