PDLP Chapter 1 I am an undercover agent
Chapter 1 I am an undercover agent
Cloud Mist Mountain, Heavenly Demon Sect, Miscellaneous Service Hall.
"Lone Wolf, meet me at the big willow tree behind the mountain at midnight tonight."
When Shen Li saw the secret code in the corner, he remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was in turmoil.
He pretended to be nonchalant as he returned to his courtyard, and only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.
Lone Wolf, a nearly forgotten codename, stirred up his painful memories.
On the surface, he was an inconspicuous handyman disciple.
However, his true identity is that of an undercover agent from the righteous sect Tai Xuan Sect, who infiltrated the demonic sect.
But his biggest secret is: he is a time traveler from China.
Let's rewind three months to the beginning of this journey.
Shen Li had just turned eighteen and, carrying the sect token left by his father, came to the Tai Xuan Sect, preparing to join the immortal sect.
The thought of pursuing the path to immortality filled him with indescribable excitement.
However, when Shen Li learned that the person who would receive him was Zhong Zixiu, the high-ranking and powerful elder in charge of transmitting skills, an ominous premonition rose in his heart.
He was merely an ordinary, mediocre, and helpless disciple who had not yet entered the sect. What merit did he possess to deserve such preferential treatment?!
This is never normal.
Sure enough, after a brief exchange of pleasantries, Zhong Zixiu's expression faltered: "Li'er, your father sacrificed himself for the sect. According to the sect's rules, you should have been accepted as a disciple to comfort his spirit in heaven."
Then, he changed the subject, his tone becoming serious: "However, now that the demons are growing stronger and the righteous are declining, the Heavenly Demon Sect and the Yin Corpse Sect are becoming increasingly powerful and have become a major threat to our righteous path."
Therefore, the sect has a crucial, confidential mission concerning its very survival, and it cannot be left to anyone but you!
Upon hearing this, Shen Li immediately sensed something was wrong: A heavy responsibility? And it has to be me? Things are probably not that simple.
Elder Zhong continued without room for doubt: "The sect has decided to send a reliable disciple to infiltrate the demonic sects, gather information, and wait for the right opportunity to act."
This operation is codenamed "Exorcism".
With a clean background and ordinary talent, you are not easily noticed, making you the chosen one to carry out this plan.
From this day forward, your codename will be: Lone Wolf.
Shen Li was shocked: What?
You want me to infiltrate the Demonic Sect? Isn't that just being an undercover agent?
That's absolutely unacceptable; it's too dangerous.
He was about to refuse, but when he saw Zhong Zixiu's unfathomable eyes, he had a sudden realization: the reason I was chosen was precisely because I was insignificant.
If successful, the sect can reap the benefits.
Even if we lose, it will only mean the loss of an insignificant disciple.
Regardless of success or failure, the sect will not suffer any losses.
As for me, I am nothing more than a pawn that can be discarded at any time, with no room for negotiation whatsoever.
Thinking of this, Shen Li could only nod slowly.
Zhong Zixiu smiled with satisfaction: "Very good. Shen Li, you truly deserve to be a descendant of my Tai Xuan Sect disciples, the cornerstone of the sect's future!"
After saying that, he took out half of a jade talisman and instructed, "This is a specially made communication talisman, which is your identity certificate."
The other half is in the hands of your superior; when it glows red, that's when he will contact you.
You must obey any instructions given by the other party unconditionally.
Thus, under the arrangement of the Tai Xuan Sect, Shen Li successfully infiltrated the Tianmo Sect and became a menial servant.
......
Pulling her thoughts back to reality, Shen Li felt a mix of emotions, thinking to herself: After waiting for so long, is it finally time to make contact?
I don't know what task the higher-ups will assign.
Don't make it too difficult.
Otherwise, with my Qi Refining Level 1 cultivation and status as a lowly servant, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to handle the job.
The long wait continued until the second watch of the night.
Shen Li took a deep breath, changed into a black robe, and covered her face with a black cloth to completely hide her appearance.
Having lived two lives, he was naturally adept at using these methods to conceal his identity.
Under the cover of night, Shen Li carefully made her way through the mountains and forests.
Every so often, he would use the trees and rocks to conceal himself, listen intently, and turn around to investigate, fearing that someone was following him.
Before long, the agreed-upon place was in sight.
However, he did not rush to make contact.
He vividly remembered the scenes from his past life's movies and TV dramas where undercover agents were exposed due to reckless rendezvous, so he was naturally not lacking in this kind of vigilance.
Shen Li first hid behind a tree, and then observed the large willow tree at the junction from a distance.
This tree is exceptionally tall; it's unique in this back mountain, and you can't mistake it for anything else.
In the hazy moonlight, a figure in black robes was indeed standing under the willow tree, seemingly the contact sent by the Tai Xuan Sect.
But Shen Li still didn't go forward, instead carefully searching her surroundings.
He needed to confirm that, apart from the person under the tree, there was no one else hiding and spying.
Just as he was silently approaching a dense thicket, he saw two blurry figures hidden deep within the bushes!
His body suddenly froze, and a chill ran down his spine.
There's an ambush!
Could this rendezvous be a trap?!
No wonder he always felt something was off.
At this moment, Shen Li finally understood: Elder Zhong had said that when making contact, the communication talisman would glow red.
But my communication talisman didn't respond, which means the person under the tree didn't have the other half of the jade talisman.
He's a fraud!
In an instant, his mind raced: But how did they know there was a mole within the sect? And how did they know my code name was Lone Wolf?
Has my identity been exposed?
probably not.
Otherwise, just arrest me directly.
But the demon-slaying plan is top secret, and only a handful of people know about it. How did the Heavenly Demon Sect find out?
unless……
An even more terrifying thought surged into his mind: there were also spies within the Tai Xuan Sect, and their identities were not low!
The devil is always one step ahead of the saint.
The righteous path and the demonic path actually sent spies to each other?
I never expected that the cultivation world would also play the double agent game.
Therefore, Shen Li made a quick decision to leave.
But at that moment, an extremely subtle fluctuation of spiritual energy came from behind him.
He paused, turned his head, and immediately felt a chill run down his spine.
In the jungle behind him, three dark figures, arranged in a triangular formation, were silently closing in, blocking his escape route.
Cold sweat beaded on Shen Li's forehead as thoughts raced through his mind: My cultivation level is too low; if I am exposed, I will surely die.
What should I do?
Am I going to die here tonight?
Just as he was in a panic, several golden lights suddenly flashed without warning deep within his mind.
The golden light shifted from ethereal to tangible, transforming into several lines of ancient and vigorous characters:
[Daily login, system-bound]
The divination result has been updated.
Today's divination result - Very inauspicious; unsuitable for all activities.
[The divination indicates you are surrounded and captured by disciples of the Heavenly Demon Sect, facing a near-certain death. Retreating to the northwest may offer a glimmer of hope.]
Shen Li was taken aback at first, but quickly realized what was happening.
This...this is a cheat code?!
Late but here it is!
Moreover, this system seems to be able to ward off bad luck and predict the future?!
A surge of ecstasy welled up inside him, and he almost lost control, letting out a long roar to the sky.
But he immediately realized that he was still in crisis.
It's not too late to get excited once we're out of danger.
In an instant, Shen Li made a decision and, taking advantage of the darkness and the cover of the jungle, quietly slipped away in the northwest direction as indicated by the divination.
However, before they had gone far, they were spotted by a man in black who had surrounded them from behind.
The man in black shouted sharply, "Who is it? Who's there?!"