The vital energy at Dian River’s Lower Institute had greatly decreased, and the disciples were forced to relocate?
Isn’t this just a manifestation of a Strange Demon damaging the earth vein?
The Yun Chong Lower Institute is closer to Daqian, so how did the Strange Demon end up at Dian River’s Lower Institute?
At the top of Chongmei Mountain, in front of the Hundred Refinement Hall courtyard, Chen Mu stood among the crowd, watching the Cloud Bat Flying Boat disappearing into the sea of clouds and listening to the surrounding crowd’s discussions, he couldn’t help but widen his eyes.
“If the Strange Demon doesn’t come to Chongmei Mountain, how can I capture the Netherworld Worms to transform them into Silver Soul Monsters?”
“Without enough Silver Soul Monsters to create Primordial Energy, to complete the Divine Orifice Refinement, wouldn’t I have to wait for over ten years?” Chen Mu looked distressed.
…
“Is it possible that the Institute Head had other plans at Yun Chong Lower Institute, so he deliberately drove the Strange Demon away to Dian River’s Lower Institute?” Inside Chen Mu’s Cave Mansion, Li Moliang speculated.
This is troublesome.
Chen Mu furrowed his brows deeply.
The Yun Chong Lower Institute produces Golden Pearl Clams and Water Avoidance Wave Stabilizing Clams, which are extremely important to Goose Sheep Path. Daqian’s Lock Dragon Institute definitely needed Yun Chong Lower Institute if they wanted to damage the Goose Sheep Path’s earth vein. He initially thought Lock Dragon Institute would target Chongmei Mountain first, but they went to Dian River’s Lower Institute instead.
Was it left untouched on purpose because it is too close to Daqian, to avoid suspicion?
“I think, more likely, the Institute Head is doing this to ensure your safety,” Li Moliang cautiously glanced at Chen Mu.
What do you mean?
Chen Mu was a bit confused.
“The Strange Demon is too mysterious and dangerous. If it really came to Yun Chong Lower Institute, it might endanger your life.”
“I’ve been wanting to advise you to hide.”
“Clearly, the Institute Head also considered this point.”
“Only, I didn’t expect the Institute Head to abandon years of planning and drive the Strange Demon to Dian River’s Lower Institute.”
For my safety, specifically driving the Strange Demon away from Chongmei Mountain?
I freaking thank you!
Chen Mu gritted his teeth, his face darkening.
Is it because of the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed?
By now, he had regained his composure.
Yuan Xian believed himself to likely be endangered by the Strange Demon, and under the influence of the Spirit Seed, had no choice but to drive the Strange Demon away from Chongmei Mountain.
He possessed the Five Dragon Dharma Body, the Yama Emperor’s Command, and Five Ghosts Moving Mountain among a series of Secret Techniques capable of targeting the Strange Demon, but clearly, Yuan Xian was not aware of this.
“Tangled in his own trap…” Chen Mu scowled.
Being able to turn Yuan Xian into his ally with the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed made him quite proud initially. However, it was also because of the Spirit Seed’s influence that led Yuan Xian to keep the Strange Demon away from Yun Chong Lower Institute.
His plans to capture the Strange Demon for his cultivation were also unfeasible, giving him the feeling of shooting himself in the foot.
“Tell Yuan Xian I’m not scared of the Strange Demon at all, to let him act freely?” Chen Mu immediately shook his head.
Isn’t that blatantly telling Yuan Xian that I have designs on the Strange Demon? That old fellow is so astute, he’ll never let me have my way.
“Maybe, I should go to Dian River’s Lower Institute first? Maybe the Strange Demon is still hanging around there.” With this thought, Chen Mu immediately left his cave mansion and soared into the sky.
His form transformed into a gray wind, blending into the endless clouds, he powered up the Yin Wind Escape and headed directly south towards Yunze Lake.
…
Two Hours later.
In a vast canyon stretching over a hundred li, the wide and deep Dian River crossed from the bottom of the canyon. On both sides, clusters of black-tiled wooden pavilions were hidden among the mountain forests. Unfortunately, at this moment there was no light at all, and everything was dead silent.
Chen Mu floated expressionlessly in the middle of the canyon. He had used the Truthful Listening Technique to scrutinize the entire canyon seven times, and had not detected any trace of the Strange Demon.
“I should have anticipated this,” he shook his head, sighing.
“That Strange Demon sabotaging the earth vein had certainly been dealt with by the Lock Dragon Institute.”
“If they didn’t have the means to clean up and destroy the evidence, the existence of Lock Dragon Institute would have long been discovered and destroyed by factions such as Jilong Road in the past, and Daqian wouldn’t exist today.”
“To catch the Strange Demon manipulated by the Lock Dragon Institute, I’d have to stake out in advance.”
“But with so many Lower Institutes in Goose Sheep Path, who knows which Lower Institute Yuan Xian will attack next?”
Pondering for a long while, Chen Mu squinted his eyes.
“I still have to rely on Yun Chong Lower Institute.”
Lock Dragon Institute sabotaging the Spiritual Spring’s earth vein and manipulating the Strange Demon was just the last step. Before this, they needed to send people to scout out the earth veins in advance, to capture Qi Cultivators to set up Dragon Nailing Stakes, necessary preparations had to be made years in advance.
Yun Chong Lower Institute had clearly made all the early preparations, only lacking driving the Strange Demon to penetrate Chongmei Mountain.
“I must find a way to make Yuan Xian launch an attack on Yun Chong Lower Institute!”
…
Three days later, Chen Mu’s Cave Mansion.
“Starting tomorrow, the affairs of Yun Chong Lower Institute will still be handled by you.”
“You…” Li Moliang began, taken aback.
“I’m leaving Yun Chong Lower Institute,” Chen Mu said, expressionless.
Due to the influence of the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed, Yuan Xian dared not summon Strange Demons to Yun Chong Lower Institute. But, as soon as he knew I had left Chongmei Mountain, Yuan Xian would have no reservations and certainly wouldn’t spare Yun Chong Lower Institute.
Chen Mu looked meaningfully at Li Moliang.
The other party was a trusted aide of Yuan Xian, secretly in contact with him all this while. The false news of my departure from Chongmei Mountain could then be conveyed to Yuan Xian through him.
“If Yuan Xian asks about my whereabouts…”
“You can rest assured, I will absolutely not divulge your whereabouts to Yuan Xian!” Li Moliang declared earnestly.
If you don’t tell him, how can I execute my plan to capture the Strange Demons?!
Chen Mu stared at Li Moliang with drooping eyelids.
“You can tell him, though.”
“My loyalty to you is as evident as the sun and moon. Just go ahead without worry. As long as I am alive, your whereabouts will never be discovered by Yuan Xian!” Li Moliang swore, his face full of conviction.
So you’re performing your loyalty now?
“Over the past few months, every time I let you leave Thousand Lanterns City, you have secretly sent messages to Yuan Xian. Did you really think that you were so secretive that I hadn’t noticed?” Chen Mu couldn’t help but roll his eyes.
Li Moliang’s face turned awkward.
“So what do you mean?”
“I want you to tell Yuan Xian that I am leaving Yun Chong Lower Institute.” Chen Mu dropped the pretense.
“You have already tried the Jade Dew Pearls; those things can replace the Incense Spiritual Energy, nourish the Ghosts inside you, and replenish your depleted origin.”
“As long as you truthfully inform Yuan Xian of my departure from Yun Chong Lower Institute, I will give you enough Jade Dew Pearls to stabilize your foundation and eliminate the risks posed by the lack of Incense Spiritual Energy.”
“You just need to truthfully report this piece of information, and it wouldn’t count as betraying Yuan Xian,” Chen Mu said with a smile.
“Of course, you can also refuse to do it.” He looked at Li Moliang, squinting.
Seeing the coldness in Chen Mu’s gaze, Li Moliang suddenly shivered.
“My loyalty to the Institute Head is as evident as the sun and moon. I would never conceal any information from the Institute Head about Yun Chong Lower Institute!”
“Such significant news as your departure from Yun Chong Lower Institute, I would definitely inform Institute Head Yuan Xian without delay!” Li Moliang declared somberly.
Chen Mu: “…”
Your loyalty is quite flexible, isn’t it?
Raising his hand, he threw out three Jade Dew Pearls, and with a flash, Chen Mu disappeared into the ground.
When he reappeared, he was already inside a secluded cave mansion on the southern side of Chongmei Mountain. The cave mansion, which had a bedroom, living room, kitchen, and cultivation room, boasted large, bright jade windows and had nearly the same layout as the previous one.
“Yuan Xian is just one of the twenty-nine Institute Heads at Daqian Lock Dragon Institute. Just like him, there are at least twenty-eight others.”
“He could temporarily stop his plans against Yun Chong Lower Institute, but he couldn’t put them off forever.”
“Lock Dragon Institute has invested a lot of manpower and resources in Yun Chong Lower Institute, and they cannot neglect it.”
“Once he knows I’ve left Chongmei Mountain and faces the pressure from Daqian Lock Dragon Institute, Yuan Xian will inevitably restart his plans.”
“If Yuan Xian loses his patience, it might not even take a month before Strange Demons appear at Chongmei Mountain.”
Chen Mu couldn’t help but smile.
“I’m curious to see how long this old fellow can hold out.”
…
Yunze Lake, a certain island.
“Is Gongsun Sheng really gone?” Yuan Xian asked, his face full of suspicion.
“I’m not quite sure, he just asked me to keep handling things and then he never appeared again.”
“It’s possible he has left, or he might still be in Chongmei Mountain.” Li Moliang replied evenly, appearing objective.
Judging from the information he knew, Gongsun Sheng had infiltrated Goose Sheep Path with the intent of following its relocation and crossing the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains on a ferry.
But now, having just joined Yun Chong Lower Institute less than two months ago, to suddenly leave—did he find another way out of Yunzhou, or had some other plans?
Could it be that he directly notified Goose Yang Mountain of the Lock Dragon Institute information to exchange for an opportunity to join the core of the Goose Sheep Upper Court? That Gongsun Sheng, after all, is a Qi Cultivator.
A shadow flickered across Yuan Xian’s eyes.
“Institute Head, how long will it be before I can leave Chongmei Mountain?” Li Moliang, noticing Yuan Xian deep in thought, suddenly spoke with a troubled look.
“If I continue taking the Longevity Wine, I’m afraid I won’t last.”
Yuan Xian’s train of thought was interrupted, and after coming back to his senses, he looked deeply at Li Moliang: “You’ll need to wait a bit longer.”
Li Moliang also had a Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed inside him. He needed to be sure that Li Moliang hadn’t betrayed him, and he needed to be certain that Gongsun Sheng hadn’t disclosed information about the Lock Dragon Knights to Goose Yang Mountain.
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