I created the Bureau of Anomaly Control

Ma En went to the room Tang Xueluan had deliberately provided, but as he expected, he didn't find any clues that could lead him to the mastermind. The ring she gave him was the truly important thing.

Ma En was very glad that the mastermind hadn't considered the possibility of Tang Xueluan's betrayal. If she had really dealt with him wholeheartedly as the other party had arranged, then he would have been in real danger.

Even he might not have been able to escape successfully. Fortunately, Tang Xueluan didn't really want to kill him and showed mercy out of their past relationship, which would become his opportunity to find the mastermind.

At least, that's what Ma En originally thought.

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Anomalous Entity: Ring of Lies

Anomaly Strength: Ⅳ-5

Description:

The word 'lie' is engraved on both sides.

Characteristics:

Lie Protection Ⅳ-5

A Gurama magical spell that prevents the caster's carefully crafted lies from being exposed.

Eye of Surveillance Ⅳ-5

The second characteristic, protected by Lie Protection, is set to trigger when approaching Ma En. It possesses a powerful magical force that can see through falsehoods and reveal the truth, bypassing ordinary shielding facilities for surveillance.

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It wasn't that the mastermind hadn't anticipated this situation, but rather that they had prepared for both possibilities. They had considered that Tang Xueluan might hand this over to him, or that he might find a way to obtain the ring himself.

If he didn't have the Control Bureau and only used ordinary methods to prevent surveillance, then tried to find the mastermind by studying this thing, he would probably be outmaneuvered.

How exactly did he provoke such a dangerous character?

If Ma En were to guess who had the motive to target him, he could only think that some powerful entity had become aware of his possession of the Anomalous Control Bureau, but their actions didn't match this purpose.

They seemed more interested in eliminating him without revealing their own identity.

Having figured out these issues, Ma En directly dismantled the ring and then entered the Shadow Dimension, heading towards his final destination. He didn't intend to just hide.

Tang Xueluan had spread his message to the Federation when she met with him, and since she herself wasn't within the Federation, it would take them some time to confirm the information.

In other words, theoretically, he still had time to obtain the anti-mind metal spiritual treasure.

Ma En stepped out of the Shadow Dimension, directly onto the soil of the mountaintop.

The moment he appeared, the surrounding mist began to converge towards him, quickly solidifying into the figure of Daoist Xiaoyao, who looked directly at Ma En emerging from the shadows.

'You've come at a good time,' Xiaoyao said to Ma En. 'The matter you told me about is starting to show some progress, but why didn't you bring the life-saving treasure I gave you?'

The life-saving treasure Xiaoyao gave him was obviously not entirely for his protection. Although Ma En hadn't used the Control Bureau to detect its specific effects, he knew that there was definitely something wrong with it, likely some kind of surveillance method like the ring.

Ma En lied without batting an eye:

'I was a little too rushed when I came and forgot to bring it.'

Xiaoyao didn't intend to expose him, simply nodding slightly:

'This teacher has spent some time these past few days recalculating your affairs, and now things are starting to become a little clearer. The reason he's finding you shouldn't be because of simple conflicts of interest, but rather related to someone you've killed.'

Ma En blinked:

'Which one?'

Xiaoyao said:

'Then you'll have to think carefully about which guy you killed had a background that would cause such trouble.'

Ma En fell into thought:

'Maybe there are a few, but I did everything cleanly...'

Xiaoyao smiled:

'There's no such thing as clean for a Rank Ⅴ ability user. People who committed crimes a thousand years ago wouldn't have thought about how to prevent today's detection methods, and your methods are the same for Rank Ⅴ ability users.

You'd better think again about who you offended. If you really can't figure it out, we can only passively respond to their attacks.

If it really doesn't work, you can stay here and cultivate slowly.'

Ma En showed a thoughtful expression, but then changed the subject:

'I can't think of anything for the time being, but Master, I didn't come back this time for that matter. The matter you asked me to handle has been basically arranged, so I was wondering if I could get the spiritual treasure made from anti-mind metal first. If I really encounter any accidents, I might be able to deal with them better...'

But before he could finish speaking, Xiaoyao's expression became slightly indifferent, and then, as if he hadn't heard Ma En's question, he directly asked:

'Your face looks a little unwell. Have you encountered some trouble again?'

Ma En deliberately remained silent for a few seconds, then slowly said:

'I won't hide it from Master. Actually, it's related to the matter I mentioned last time. As you know, I used to be a member of the Salvation Alliance, and I actually have some secrets that are unspeakable to the Federation.

And this guy who approached me for some reason has dug up some of my secrets and directly handed them over to the Federation, wanting to use their hands to deal with me. I may be about to embark on the path of escape again.

So I was thinking that before leaving, I should at least take away the thing forged with my anti-mind metal, otherwise I don't know when I'll be able to return here again.'

He came here to try his luck, to see if he could trick Xiaoyao into giving him the spiritual treasure, but since Xiaoyao already knew the situation had changed, it was almost impossible for him to take the spiritual treasure.

When he spoke, he deliberately emphasized that the material used was his anti-mind metal. He said this to remind Xiaoyao that this thing wasn't just made by the other party, it should have been his.

But Ma En also knew that even if he said something, it wouldn't be of any use.

In fact, Xiaoyao's expression didn't change much when he heard him speak.

Instead, he showed a concerned expression:

'So that's how it is, I understand. However, your affairs with the Federation have nothing to do with me, and I don't care at all about what bad things you've done to the Federation. In any case, you're still my disciple.

But since that's the case, can the matter you're helping me with proceed smoothly?'

Having basically given up on the idea, Ma En replied:

'It may take some time before this matter completely breaks out, and the Shu family can handle this matter in only two days. When the time comes, Master, you can communicate with the Federation yourself, after all, I'm not an important member in this matter.'

Actually, although this matter would indeed have some more variables, it wouldn't be difficult for Xiaoyao to handle if he really wanted to. In the end, this matter could have been completed smoothly, and it had nothing to do with Ma En.

But after these past few days of calculations, Xiaoyao had realized that when he used anti-mind metal as a bargaining chip to negotiate with the Federation, it was because this matter itself would encounter difficulties.

Only now did he completely realize how strong the binding effect of this spiritual treasure was on Ma En. Originally, Xiaoyao still felt that he could control Ma En even without this thing, but now it seemed...

If Ma En really obtained the anti-mind spiritual treasure, he was afraid that he would never see him again.

It was precisely for this reason that if Ma En could really complete the task he had entrusted, he might have been inspired to stop himself from making such a decision at the time, but this was not a bad thing for him.

Because he had completely confirmed that Ma En's concern for this spiritual treasure was far greater than he showed. When encountering this kind of thing, he had chosen to come here directly to try to take it away.

Since he had completely torn off the disguise, Xiaoyao also directly lied without batting an eye:

'Maybe, but I promised to give it to you after you finished this matter, but you haven't really completed it yet. Even if it is successfully completed next, it is only a natural result.

But as I said, I don't care how the Federation sees you. If I could, I would even directly stop them and protect you, but the trouble you've caused should be not small, right?'

Ma En nodded:

'Even you can't protect me. The things I've done may make them suspect that I'm involved with the Divine Firmament Traveler.'

Hearing this name, Xiaoyao understood the seriousness of the matter, and he didn't believe that Ma En was only suspected of being involved with the Divine Firmament to that extent. He must really have some connection with the Divine Firmament.

And just looking at the things Ma En did after joining the Federation, almost every one of them was related to the Divine Firmament. After all, they recruited Ma En to a large extent because of his relationship with the Divine Firmament.

Xiaoyao nodded slightly:

'That's right, your teacher, although I have great abilities, it is impossible to fight against the entire Federation, so you'd better escape as soon as possible, and as your teacher, I naturally can't just watch.

Although I can't directly protect you, I will also cast a spell to conceal your whereabouts, and casting the spell just requires the spiritual treasure that I just forged with anti-mind metal. However, you don't have to worry, this thing is still yours.

As long as you can break through to the Golden Core realm, then you can come back and take it at any time.'

This passage was not completely false. Xiaoyao did intend to conceal Ma En's whereabouts, after all, Ma En's past with the Federation was meaningless to him. Ma En's physique and talent were what he cared about.

So he didn't want the Federation to find Ma En either, and although he still didn't know what Ma En's secret was, the fact that Ma En dared to come here to see him proved that he still had some confidence in his own ability to withdraw safely.

So Xiaoyao planned to provide Ma En with some help, and then wait for him to solve the problem. Xiaoyao had personally seen Ma En's ability to solve problems, so he had more confidence in Ma En.

And if Ma En really failed to survive, then he would definitely be captured alive by the Federation, and he only needed to go back and take back the experience he had given Ma En, and then leave it to his last disciple.

He had to thank Ma En for this, it was he who allowed Guan Yi to survive.

However, Xiaoyao only intended to do this much. He was not completely unable to directly help Ma En solve this entire problem, but the current Xiaoyao really didn't have the energy, and this matter didn't seem so simple either.

And unlike the test he had set up, this was a test given to Ma En by the world. If Ma En died in it, it would prove that he had misjudged him, and then death would not be a pity.

Of course, Xiaoyao still felt in his heart that Ma En could overcome this difficulty, and he also hoped that his disciple was a Ma En without any trouble, otherwise he would not help.

If he really had to die, it would be best to die after the Golden Core stage.

Because by then, Ma En's character, his understanding of cultivation, and his physique could all be transformed into mist by Xiaoyao using secret techniques and given to other disciples, which was why he had to urge Ma En to break through to the Golden Core realm.

Xiaoyao also didn't lie about handing over the spiritual treasure after the Golden Core stage. As long as Ma En really broke through, he would really hand over this spiritual treasure that could restrain Ma En to him, because he wouldn't need this spiritual treasure by then.

This was also the reason why he claimed to keep the spiritual treasure. Helping Ma En conceal his whereabouts did involve the mental realm, but he didn't need this spiritual treasure at all to cast the corresponding spells.

Ma En also knew that Xiaoyao said this because he didn't want to give him the spiritual treasure, and he couldn't do anything about Xiaoyao.

Actually, he had originally thought about directly trying to grab the thing and run away, but after fighting with the company's assassins, he no longer felt that he might have a way to deal with Xiaoyao.

Xiaoyao was definitely not the weakest type in Rank Ⅴ, even the Federation couldn't directly do anything to him, which was enough to prove that he couldn't be dealt with by his current self, and he couldn't possibly grab the thing and retreat unscathed.

When encountering this kind of thing, he couldn't do anything but admit that he was unlucky. To be honest, with such a powerful anomalous entity, there was no way for him to never attract the attention of others.

What he could do was to develop to the point of being able to protect himself before being noticed, but this world was far more dangerous and terrible than he had originally imagined, and those powerful anomalous entities would not give him time and opportunity.

Reality was so unreasonable.

However, in fact, this spiritual treasure had not become particularly difficult for him to obtain. These things had only delayed the acquisition of the spiritual treasure itself for a while. He still had several ways to obtain it.

After all, no matter how cautious Xiaoyao was, he couldn't really realize how terrifying the Anomalous Control Bureau was.

Now he should first solve the sudden other problems.

Thinking this way, Ma En also showed a fake smile:

'Then thank you, Master, for helping me conceal my whereabouts.'

Xiaoyao also smiled back at him and said:

'As long as you don't say it was Master who helped you...'

But before Xiaoyao could finish speaking, he suddenly raised his head, staring directly at the clear blue sky without a cloud in sight, looking over with cold eyes, with vague figures reflected in his pupils.

'Bold!' Xiaoyao shouted angrily, waving his hand suddenly, and a swift silver-white light flew out of his sleeve and disappeared into the distant sky.

But the feedback that followed made him frown slightly. Although he sensed the other party's prying, the flying sword that rushed out of his sleeve completely failed to find any trace left by the other party.

Who exactly did this disciple of his offend?

Seeing this, Xiaoyao raised his hand and pinched his fingers, and then several dark clouds floated in from the distant sky that was supposed to be cloudless, and in a blink of an eye, they filled the sky above them at the height where clouds should be.

Xiaoyao said:

'The guy who was dealing with you just appeared, but my heart sword couldn't find him, so I can't directly kill him here for you, and I can't figure out his origin.'

"But it's not like I have no way to deal with him. How about this..."

"Didn't I say I'd perform a ritual for you? I'll perform a rain-summoning ritual, so you'll be protected by dark clouds wherever you go, shielding your aura and preventing him from spying on you."

"But you must be extra careful. Your teacher is still waiting for you to return and take away the spiritual treasure."

Ma En imitated the gesture from his senior brother's memories and raised his hand:

"Thank you, Master."

Xiaoyao waved his hand:

"Your teacher is ashamed. My skills are insufficient, and this is all I can do for you. Go quickly..."

"Remember to come back after you've cultivated to the Golden Core Realm."