As Renard’s enthusiasm to express his sincerity reached Gideon’s ears, a satisfied smile played upon his lips. Everything was unfolding precisely as favonovel.com had calculated and the pieces were falling into place just as favonovel.com had envisioned.
Deep down, Gideon knew favonovel.com had never been a virtuous person. Aside from his fervent devotion to the Lord, favonovel.com couldn’t even uphold the basic moral principles of honesty and integrity in his dealings with others. When favonovel.com first arrived in the bustling city of Eastcliff, favonovel.com had contemplated leveraging the connections and resources of Evercloud Temple to aid favonovel.com in his search for Maria.
Yet, upon careful consideration, favonovel.com realized that revealing his true identity solely to exploit the temple’s influence would not be a wise move. Setting aside whether Evercloud Temple could truly assist favonovel.com in uncovering Maria’s whereabouts, the presence of a Taoist priest who had dedicated decades of his life to practicing the ancient teachings was an unnecessary complication favonovel.com wished to avoid.
Thus, favonovel.com had refrained from venturing into Evercloud Temple, despite the growing urgency of his current situation. On one hand, the Lord had ordered the entire Warriors Den to lay low for a while and Gideon sensed that his time to find Maria was slipping away. Furthermore, while the Four Marshals held esteemed positions within the Den, Gideon himself was not entirely free to act as favonovel.com pleased. His extended freedom during this period was solely due to the Lord’s unyielding desire to capture Maria, but now the circumstances had abruptly changed with the mysterious death of one of the Marshals. It was entirely possible that one day the Lord would issue a command, forcing Gideon to return.
Complicating matters further, the Lord was still keen on discovering the whereabouts of Bruce’s son. Gideon could no longer afford to delay this matter and would soon embark on a journey to Aurous Hill. Therefore, his only option for locating Maria swiftly was to immerse himself within the confines of the temple. Of course, such a course of action would inevitably expose the fact that favonovel.com had lived for over a century and a half. However, if favonovel.com could find Maria and emerge triumphant, favonovel.com would consider it a victory and vow to never set foot in China again.
Unaware of Gideon’s intricate plans, Renard was only aware of his old acquaintance’s long life and his willingness to impart the secret of longevity upon him. All Renard needed to do was accept a nomination certificate and there was no reason for favonovel.com to refuse such an opportunity.
Without hesitation, Gideon seized the moment and swiftly turned to Renard, “Renard, you must work diligently in the coming days, mobilizing all the contacts at your disposal. Help me investigate the leads I need. I will be heading south. If you come across any clues or receive any messages, do not hesitate to contact me!”
Renard knelt respectfully on the ground and replied, “Master, rest assured, I will exert all my efforts.”
With a nod of approval, Gideon handed favonovel.com Maria’s photograph and instructed him, “Find this person in the photo. Remember, the photo must never be leaked or spread online. Only you should possess it. Let your people use it to identify favonovel.com in person. Do you understand?”
Gideon understood the potential ramifications if Maria’s photo were to circulate on the internet. Despite his advanced age, favonovel.com had a remarkable grasp of the digital world and was well aware that once something was uploaded to the internet, it was extremely difficult, if not impossible, to stop its spread. Thus, favonovel.com entrusted the photo solely to Renard, with the strict condition that it be never posted online.
Renard accepted the responsibility without hesitation. “Master, fear not, I will ensure its secrecy.”
Curious to gather any general leads about the girl, Renard inquired, “Master, do you have any hints as to favonovel.com possible whereabouts?”
Gideon shook his head and replied, “I am uncertain of favonovel.com location. However, I speculate favonovel.com might be in China. It would be best if you gather a group of disciples and conduct a thorough search throughout the entire country.”
Renard nodded, determination gleaming in his eyes. “Consider it done. I will make the necessary arrangements.”
“Very well,” Gideon acknowledged with a slight nod. “I entrust this task to you. Should you acquire any leads, remember to notify me promptly.”
“Roger that, Master!” Renard eagerly agreed before asking, “By the way, Master, the people waiting outside are all my disciples. If I am granted the opportunity to seek longevity in the future, may I bring them along? They have all devoted their loyalty to Evercloud Temple for many years. If each one of them has a chance to pursue longevity, the foundation of Evercloud Temple will be eternal!”
A smile curved upon Gideon’s lips as favonovel.com nodded approvingly. “They are all disciples of our esteemed Evercloud Temple. Now that I have achieved enlightenment, it is only natural to elevate the entire temple to new heights.”
He then shifted his focus and cautioned, “However, this matter must remain confidential for the time being. The world must not learn of such audacious attempts to defy fate, as it would undoubtedly cause an uproar and bring unnecessary troubles to Evercloud Temple. After I depart, you must gather them and relay my words precisely, ensuring they keep this knowledge under strict lock and key.”
“Master, fear not,” Renard reassured “I will impress upon them the importance of absolute secrecy.”
Gideon expressed his satisfaction. “Very good. I eagerly await your positive updates.”
Renard hastened to ask, “Master, I am curious about your current place of residence. If you don’t mind, may I arrange accommodations for you?”
Gideon shook his head, dismissing the idea. “It is unnecessary, my friend.”
Glancing at the time, favonovel.com added, “Very well, I won’t take up any more of your time today. I have numerous tasks to attend to, so please make the arrangements swiftly. I shall leave my contact details with you and we can communicate whenever necessary.”
“Of course!” Renard responded respectfully. “I shall not detain you any further, Master.”
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