Nine Evolutions of the True Spirit Chapter 287 – Ambushed in The City

After bidding farewell to Enlightened Master Liang Xuan-Feng, Lu Ping made his way back to his rented cave-dwelling. Chilian Ying was still in the Melodious Inn, waiting for the cultivation forum that Enlightened Master Mei was holding after the ceremony. The forum would be beneficial for her preparation in breaking through to the Core Forging Realm.

"Little Lu, I'm about to condense my Golden Core. When I become an Enlightened Master, I’ll help you handle all the things you’re too weak to do!"

Lu Ping had laughed when she had told him that as she was leaving the inn. Whilst she may seem brazen and careless, she was actually incredibly sharp. Although Lu Ping couldn't figure out why she insisted on following him around, she didn't look like a spy planted by his side on behalf of Maiden Pavilion. She was likely staying around because of her own will.

Thinking about Chilian Ying, Lu Ping couldn't help but be curious about the relationship between her and Enlightened Master Mei. She wasn’t Enlightened Master Mei's disciple, yet she was still given the same privilege as if she was one.

Enlightened Master Liang Xuan-Feng had warned Lu Ping not to get too close to Enlightened Master Mei, which was surprising. However, he quickly noticed something unusual about Enlightened Master Mei, making him suspect that Enlightened Master Mei was also a former Enlightened Master from Zhen Ling Sect, prompting him to try and dig more into the matter.

In response, Enlightened Master Liang dismissed Lu Ping's further questions, and warned, "Knowing too many things brings you no good! Just remember, don't get too close to her, and don't ever mention your identity, or anything about Zhen Ling Sect."

After warning Lu Ping, Enlightened Master Liang murmured to himself, "Those freaks, all of them! I still thought she would help me in the mission, who knew she’s also going into closed-door cultivation to break through into the Avatar Realm. I guess that means I'm back to being alone then."

Lu Ping had wanted to ask more questions, but Enlight

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