Xiao Ye took the scroll, examined it carefully, and nodded, "Thank you, sir. This information is very useful to me."
The old man stroked his beard and smiled, "Young man, you seem to have an extraordinary background. Why are you so interested in the Shadow Organization?"
Xiao Ye put away the scroll and said solemnly, "They harmed my family, and I must make them pay."
The old man's eyes flickered as if he saw something remarkable in Xiao Ye. He gently nodded and gestured for Xiao Ye to sit down. "Young man, would you like to hear the story of the cultivation sects in this city? It might be of some help to you."
Xiao Ye nodded and sat across from the old man, listening quietly.
The old man gazed into the distance and slowly began, "In this city, there are many cultivation sects with complex powers. The Shadow Organization, as you know, is just one of them."
"The Shadow Organization specializes in illegal activities; they engage in everything from human trafficking to organ trading. The mastermind behind them is a ruthless cultivator named Dark Sorcerer."
Xiao Ye nodded, indicating his understanding. "I have already crossed paths with Dark Sorcerer. His power is indeed formidable."
The old man continued, "Besides the Shadow Organization, there are several major cultivation sects in this city, each operating independently with both cooperation and competition among them. The three most powerful sects are the Qinglong Sect, White Tiger Sect, and Vermilion Bird sect."
Hearing this, Xiao Ye furrowed his brow in confusion. He asked solemnly, "Sir, could you elaborate on these sects? I have been away from Earth for many years and know nothing about the cultivation forces here."
The old man nodded slightly and continued, "The Qinglong Sect is known for its powerful spells and martial arts. Their disciples are all exceptionally skilled and are one of the strongest sects in this city. The sect leader, Long Aotian, is a formidable cultivator who is not to be underestimated."
"White Tiger Sect, on the other hand, is known for its ruthless style. Their disciples are mostly assassins skilled in stealth and assassination. The sect leader, Bai Hu, is a merciless powerhouse who shows no mercy to enemies."
" Vermilion Bird sect, however, is renowned for its beauty and intelligence. Their disciples are mostly women who excel at using charm and wit to achieve their goals. The pavilion master, Zhu Que, although seemingly delicate, possesses unfathomable strength; many have fallen at her hands."
Xiao Ye nodded again to show his understanding. "What is the relationship between these sects?"
The old man sighed and slowly said, "Between these sects, there is both cooperation and competition. Sometimes they join forces against a common enemy, but more often, they scheme against and fight each other."
"Besides that, there are many small sects or some scattered cultivators who have mostly fallen into the traps of fame and power, becoming greedy and corrupt. In such an environment, the moral values of cultivators gradually decline, and many resort to any means necessary to achieve their goals."
Xiao Ye nodded, gaining a deeper understanding of the corruption among these sects and cultivators. He knew that to protect his family in such an environment, he had to become stronger.
"Old sir, this information is very valuable to me. Thank you for your guidance," Xiao Ye sincerely said, feeling grateful for the old man's help.
The old man smiled and nodded, "Young man, I can see you are a person who values loyalty and righteousness. I hope you can stay true to yourself in this chaotic cultivation world and not be swayed by external temptations."
Xiao Ye spoke with determination, "Rest assured, old sir. My only goal is to protect my family and ensure they do not suffer any more harm."
The old man nodded with satisfaction, taking out an ancient jade pendant from his bosom and handing it to Xiao Ye. "This is a treasure I have collected over the years; it may be of some help to you. I hope you can make good use of it."
Xiao Ye took the pendant and felt the powerful spiritual energy emanating from it, his heart racing with excitement. "Thank you, old sir. This is incredibly important to me."
The old man smiled slightly and waved his hand gently. "Go now, young man. I hope you succeed."
Xiao Ye stood up to bid farewell and left the meeting point with his daughters. Upon returning to their residence, Xiao Ye began to carefully study the information on the scroll and placed the jade pendant by his daughters' beds to protect them.
The information on the scroll was very detailed; in addition to introducing several major sects, it also contained data on some hidden forces and individuals. As Xiao Ye flipped through it, he contemplated how to use this information to completely destroy the Shadow Organization.
"The leader of the Qinglong Sect, Long Aotian, is powerful and righteous but shows no mercy towards enemies..."
"The master of the White Tiger Sect, Bai Hu, has a cruel personality and is ruthless towards enemies; most of his subordinates are assassins..."
"The Vermilion Bird sect Master Zhuque is skilled in using beauty and wisdom, and their strength is unfathomable..."
Xiao Ye assessed the strengths and weaknesses of these factions while reading. This information gave him a clearer understanding of the Cultivation World on Earth and made him realize that the challenges he faced were far more daunting than he had imagined.
At that moment, a faint knocking sound came from outside the door. Xiao Ye frowned slightly, got up, and walked to the door. He opened it to find a ragged young man standing outside, looking haggard.
"Who are you?" Xiao Ye asked coldly, his gaze carrying a hint of caution.
The young man spoke softly, "My name is Li Tian, and I am a Scattered Cultivator. I heard there is information about the Shadow Organization here, so I came to inquire."
A flicker of doubt crossed Xiao Ye's eyes. "Why are you interested in the Shadow Organization?"
Li Tian's eyes flashed with pain and anger. "My family was persecuted by the Shadow Organization. I vowed to take revenge for them."
A stirring in Xiao Ye's heart made him carefully scrutinize Li Tian. He sensed a strong desire for vengeance within him, which reminded him of himself.
"Come in; let's talk," Xiao Ye said, stepping aside to invite Li Tian inside.
Li Tian nodded gratefully and entered, sitting across from Xiao Ye.
Xiao Ye asked in a deep voice, "Li Tian, can you tell me your story in detail?"
Taking a deep breath, Li Tian began recounting his tale: "I was an ordinary cultivator living a peaceful life with my family. However, one day, the Shadow Organization suddenly attacked our village, killing my family and abducting many others."
"From that day on, I vowed to avenge my family. However, the Shadow Organization is powerful, and I have been unable to locate their base. Until recently, I heard there is information about the Shadow Organization here, so I specifically came to inquire."
Xiao Ye nodded, expressing sympathy for Li Tian's experiences. "Your experience reminds me of my own. I also decided to destroy the Shadow Organization because my family was harmed by them."
A glimmer of hope flashed in Li Tian's eyes. "Mr. Xiao, could you tell me some information about the Shadow Organization? I really want to avenge my family."
Xiao Ye nodded slightly and shared some information from the scroll with Li Tian, explaining in detail the Shadow Organization's bases and action plans.
After listening, a sense of determination and gratitude crossed Li Tian's face. "Mr. Xiao, thank you so much. This information is extremely important to me!"
Xiao Ye nodded slightly and said solemnly, "Li Tian, the Shadow Organization is powerful. Acting alone could be dangerous for you. Why don't we join forces to deal with them together?"
Li Tian looked at Xiao Ye gratefully. "Mr. Xiao, it would be an honor to team up with you. I will do my best to cooperate with you."
Xiao Ye nodded and opened the scroll as the two carefully studied the information within. The scroll detailed several bases of the Shadow Organization and their main areas of activity. Additionally, there was some information about other cultivation sects.
"We need to find out the current situation in the Cultivation World first; we can't act blindly," Xiao Ye said with a frown. "I just returned to Earth and am not very familiar with everything here."
Li Tian nodded in agreement. "Mr. Xiao is right; we need more information now. It is said that a Martial Arts Competition will soon be held in this city, where experts from various sects will participate. This is a great opportunity to understand the current situation in the Cultivation World."
After hearing this, a thoughtful look crossed Xiao Ye's face. "The Martial Arts Competition... that could be a good opportunity. Not only can we learn about the strength of other sects, but we can also enhance our reputation, laying a foundation for future actions."
Li Tian nodded. "That's right, Mr. Xiao; with your strength participating in such a grand competition, you are sure to achieve good results."
Xiao Ye smiled slightly, confidence flashing in his eyes. "Alright, then let's participate in this competition."
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