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Chapter 42: Night of Rain and Danger
Chapter 42: Night of Rain and Danger
"Huff..."
"Tired."
At the foot of the mountain, Fan Jianqiang wiped the sweat from his forehead and then gazed at the Moonseizing Sect from a distance.
"The restrictions weren't triggered, and the scarecrow incarnation wasn't targeted either. How can they be so at ease with me?"
He was a little surprised: "Second Elder should have already suspected me, how can they still be so carefree?"
Although he wasn't afraid even if he was targeted, as he had means to mislead them, the feeling of being trusted right after entering the sect still made Fan Jianqiang feel extremely comfortable.
"It seems that the Moonseizing Sect isn't bad."
"It's indeed weak, but it's not impossible to become strong."
"With this kind of atmosphere, how can we worry about not achieving great things?"
"If I had known that the Moonseizing Sect was like this, even without the Sect Master's words..."
Fan Jianqiang blew the cool breeze and muttered, "I'm thinking too much, thinking too much."
"Where are you going?"
"If a strong enemy invades, it's certain death!"
"No, I have to continue!"
"..."
Immediately, he began bustling about again.
...
In Hongwu Immortal City, at the Liu Family.
Liu Xun hung his head low, feeling utterly dejected.
"How could you lose track of him?"
The Liu Family Patriarch frowned: "The Moonseizing Sect is just a small fry, and their strongest is only at the Ninth Level Sky Mansion Realm! Losing track of him is one thing, but you even lost your own Storage Bag?"
Liu Xun shrank his neck: "Father..."
"Call me Patriarch!"
"Patriarch, I... I was careless."
He didn't even dare to say that he was smart but ended up being outsmarted.
"Rest assured, my injuries have fully recovered. I'll go to the Moonseizing Sect and definitely bring him back."
"As for the Storage Bag, in my opinion, it's definitely not the work of the Moonseizing Sect, and there's no trace of it. It's going to be difficult to find it."
The Patriarch glared at him: "You still have the nerve to speak?!"
"I can go, but I must not be careless!"
"Moreover, it might not be the work of the Moonseizing Sect!"
"Father... Patriarch, what do you mean?"
"After all, the Moonseizing Sect was once a first-rank great sect. Although they are now in a sorry state, no one knows if they still have hidden strengths. So, we must not be careless."
"Is that necessary?"
"Hmph, foolish!" The Patriarch was frustrated, saying, "What do we have to rely on to stay in Hongwu Immortal City?!"
"Fortune?"
"Fortune is one of them! But more importantly, it's caution!"
"It's about using your brain!"
"If you don't use your brain, you can only do things at noon."
"Why?"
"Because everyone will die sooner or later!"
Looking at his confused son, the Liu Family Patriarch became even more infuriated: "You should take the two elders with you, so you can have some backup."
Seeing Liu Xun about to leave, he added, "Wait!"
"After you arrive, don't rush to take action."
"Even though few people pay attention to Fan Jianqiang, and even fewer know that he was taken away by the Moonseizing Sect, don't forget that Xiao Ling'er is the top rank in the Alchemy Competition, and many people are paying attention to her. Moreover, she happens to be from the Moonseizing Sect!"
"If Xiao Ling'er was taken away, it would be fine, but these past few days, there's been no trace of her. It's likely that she has already left using unknown means. At this time, many people will focus their attention on the Moonseizing Sect!"
"And the Moonseizing Sect is already in such a dilapidated state, like a tree swaying in the wind and rain."
"There will definitely be many who will take action, so you should observe for now and probe the Moonseizing Sect's true strength!"
"If the Moonseizing Sect is destroyed, you can step in then, and it will still count as doing something. It will leave a good impression on Xiao Ling'er and Fan Jianqiang, making them more willing to return."
"On the other hand, if the ones who take action are eliminated, and the Moonseizing Sect remains..."
The Liu Family Patriarch paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.
After a moment, he said, "In that case, make friends with them, don't make enemies!"
"Huh?"
!”
"Head of the family, is it really necessary to be so cautious?! Isn’t this making a mountain out of a molehill?" Liu Xun felt it was completely unnecessary, and this was too much trouble!
Liu Family Head, hearing this, was so angry that his temples throbbed!
He even began to doubt: Is this really my son?!
He was too lazy to explain further, "Do as I say!"
"If the Moonseizing Sect gains the upper hand, you must directly assist them, eliminate the other minor towns, and then establish good relations with the Moonseizing Sect. It would be best to cooperate with them and get priority in purchasing their high-quality medicines."
"I will have two elders keep an eye on you."
"If you mess around, I’ll skin you alive!"
Liu Family Head realized that his eldest son was just like a bull, needing constant urging, or he would surely cause trouble.
Can’t explain it clearly?
Then don’t bother, it’s tiring!
Just make a firm demand.
...
A few days later.
A torrential rainstorm hit, accompanied by rolling thunder.
Lin Fan ended his cultivation, the Primordial Energy permeating his body. Even standing in the heavy rain, his clothes remained dry.
Looking at the dark clouds pressing down, Lin Fan sighed, "Black clouds press upon the city, threatening to crush it..."
"Time to see if they’ve arrived."
Braving the storm, Lin Fan saw Fan Jianqiang sprinting up the mountain.
These days, Fan Jianqiang would go down the mountain in the early morning and return under the moonlight.
Today was the only exception.
In terms of cultivation, Xiao Ling'er had advanced further, reaching the Eighth Level Essence Condensation Realm.
Fan Jianqiang...
Remained at the First Level Essence Condensation Realm.
At least on the surface.
Lin Fan had progressed even further, nearing the Third Level Mystic Essence Realm, becoming even stronger.
"All preparations have been made."
"Whether we can get through this calamity, it’s up to us to do our best and leave the rest to fate."
...
Afterward, Lin Fan sent a message, instructing the five elders not to leave the mountain and to remain on guard.
The Sect Protection Formation must be active at all times!
...
Night.
A group of figures moved stealthily in the darkness, gazing at the Moonseizing Sect’s mountain gate.
"The Moonseizing Sect, once a top-tier sect, was just one step away from becoming an immortal holy land. But now, it’s nothing special! A talent like Xiao Ling'er is beyond their reach."
"Are we ready?"
"We are ready."
"Since we are ready, let’s prepare to move."
The leader stood proudly, not giving the Moonseizing Sect a second thought.
"But... it seems others have similar intentions."
"I can sense many people, and some haven’t even hidden their presence, seemingly very confident. If we move first, we might..."
"What is there to fear?"
The leader spoke of fearlessness, but...
He hesitated to give the order.
His subordinates quietly complained but also breathed a sigh of relief.
If they really were the first to charge in, even if they instantly defeated the Moonseizing Sect and kidnapped Xiao Ling'er, they would surely have no way out alive.
"Huh? Someone else is coming!"
A cultivator skilled in sensing was uncertain, "This aura, a demon race?"
"Why is the demon race interested?"
"Considering the Alchemy Competition’s top rank, the demon race can also consume medicines! It might not be for Xiao Ling'er, but to curry favor."
"Don’t forget, the Feather Clan’s Third Divine Son lost face at the Alchemy Competition."
"He won’t move, knowing that other demons will curry favor by..."
Thunder!
Another loud thunderclap echoed.
Finally, someone couldn’t wait any longer, transforming into a dark light, speeding through the rain toward the Moonseizing Sect’s mountain gate.
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