Ye Tianfan lay on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, thinking about what to do next and how to escape from the Demon Sect Headquarters. Besides, Zhang Youji doesn't seem very smart; it should be easy to fool him.

However, Ye Tianfan suddenly thought about whether to take advantage of Zhang Youji's trust and explore the true strength of their Demon Sect to report back to the sect.

Of course, this is not easy. After all, he doesn't know any demonic techniques, and any skill he releases is filled with righteous energy, which would expose him immediately.

The most important thing now is to find a place to learn a few moves, so he won't expose himself in battle later.

Thinking this, Ye Tianfan drifted off to sleep.

When Ye Tianfan woke up again, it was already the next day. After getting up and washing briefly, he left the room, only to find two people at the door. One was holding a wooden tray, waiting for him.

Ye Tianfan immediately became cautious. It seemed like they had been waiting for him. Could he have been exposed? It didn't make sense; if he were exposed, shouldn't there be more people to greet him? How could there only be two?

One of them hurried to greet Ye Tianfan after he opened the door. He had been waiting there since before dawn and was already sore from standing.

"Sir, this is from the Sect Leader, who asked me to give it to you. He said it's a fortuitous encounter, and you would understand." After saying this, the person bent down and raised the tray over his head, presenting it to Ye Tianfan.

"A fortuitous encounter?" Ye Tianfan muttered softly, taking the tray and seeing a thin book and a small shield on it.

Seeing Ye Tianfan taking the tray, the man quickly took his leave, feeling that if he didn't leave, he might faint here and never wake up, for he had offended this gentleman.

The other person, seeing his task completed, also quickly stepped forward, "Sir, here's your breakfast."

Seeing Ye Tianfan holding something, he cautiously asked, "Should I put it inside the room for you?"

His caution was understandable, given that in the Demon Sect, entering someone's room without permission could lead to being killed without recourse. The Demon Sect treasures privacy since the things they hold are rarely clean; even if they see a companion with something good, they might kill them and steal it, hiding it in their room, as not everyone possesses a storage Magical Treasure.

"Hmm, bring it in!" Ye Tianfan, unaware of this, allowed it since he lived in a different environment. In the righteous way, although privacy in rooms was somewhat valued, it was mainly entering without consent that angered people, not the kind of shady dealings the Demon Sect had.

Knowing his place, the person put things on the table and left.

Ye Tianfan then looked at the two items on the tray.

The book was intriguing. While ordinary, the words on the cover indicated its extraordinary nature.

"The Grand Technique of Heaven and Earth"! The book was titled "The Grand Technique of Heaven and Earth".

Ye Tianfan had seen it in the library of Taichu Sect's Taifeng Peak. The Demonic Sect's Foundation Technique was said to rival Taichu Sect's Sect's Foundation Technique.

However, Ye Tianfan scoffed at the term "rival". Saying it's comparable means it should be of the same level, as no sect would claim another's technique superior to their own. If the difference were significant, the book would directly belittle it. So "rival" suggests either it's superior, or they're of the same rank.

Ye Tianfan doubted whether such a Sect's Secret Technique was given to him so casually.

He skimmed the cultivation technique but couldn't tell if it was the original or altered by Zhang Youji. Still, at first glance, it seemed authentic, profound, and reached the level of the Hundred Conflux Realm.

Ye Tianfan then picked up the small shield, which shimmered brightly and was clearly a Magical Treasure of considerable level. Its exact grade would only be known upon further refinement.

Overall, Ye Tianfan was confused. Receiving both a Magical Treasure and a cultivation technique from the Demon Sect Leader Zhang Youji; what on earth was he planning? Though Zhang Youji seemed a bit foolish, he couldn't be so simple if he was the Demon Sect Leader.

Unbeknownst to Ye Tianfan, Zhang Youji really was that simple. He became the Demon Sect Leader due to his noble lineage and talent.

Zhang Youji's father, Zhang Lushan, was the previous Demon Sect Leader, and his grandfather, Zhang Sanfeng, was the one before that. Thus, his lineage was distinguished. Of course, nobility alone wasn't enough in a sect that valued survival of the fittest. Zhang Youji possessed unrivaled talent and quickly rose in power, leading most to believe his ascension to leader was reasonable.

Ye Tianfan decided to take both items and figure out a way to leave. He'd first wander around to observe the geography and find a suitable escape route.

Though he thought about reporting to the sect, receiving these gifts from Zhang Youji made him fearful of any potential schemes. Therefore, he felt it was better to leave sooner.

As Ye Tianfan was still planning his escape, there was a sudden knock at the door.

"Who is it?" Ye Tianfan asked cautiously.

"It's me! I'm coming in!" Zhang Youji's voice came from the door, and he entered directly.

Seeing the small shield in Ye Tianfan's hand, Zhang Youji cheerfully said, "Looks like you've received the fortune I sent you."

"Sect Leader, why is this?" Ye Tianfan asked doubtfully, hoping to get some answers, though his expectations were low.

"Do you know why I gave you this fortune?" Zhang Youji patted Ye Tianfan's shoulder and said.

"No idea?" Ye Tianfan shook his head and replied.

"I think very highly of you. Despite your youth, you possess the power of the seventh or eighth layer of Myriad Profound Realm. I know the current batch in Polo Cave is mostly loose cultivators without good cultivation techniques. Yet using a subpar cultivation technique, you've reached such a level at your age. You're the second most talented person after me, and I want you to be my right-hand man, a top force in the Demon Sect," Zhang Youji said excitedly.