Chapter 998: Qing Jun, 3rd Layer!

Chapter 998: Chapter 465: Qing Jun, 3rd Layer!

“Again these guys… like stubborn patches of plaster.”

Chen Ye frowned.

Among the seven late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators,

three were familiar faces, precisely from Huayue Mansion.

Besides them,

there were two slightly older unfamiliar faces, their cultivation higher, most likely senior figures from Huayue Mansion.

The last two had mixed, gloomy auras; judging by their cultivation techniques, they should be cultivators from the Ten Thousand Puppet Sect.

These people tried various means to conceal their qi, but couldn’t escape Chen Ye’s Divine Sense, revealing their true background.

“Are the people from Huayue Mansion just troublemakers? Tied up with the Spirit Treasure Sect at first, now mingling with the Ten Thousand Puppet Sect.”

“They continually focus on me…”

But it’s unavoidable.

After all, he not only deeply offended the proud Gu Tangyin, but also casually killed the Zhong Family brothers.

It’s an irreconcilable blood feud, hoping for them to be magnanimous and resolve it with a smile is as unrealistic as asking Qing Jun to quit snacking.

On reflection, Huayue Mansion’s actions seem reasonable.

Chen Ye rubbed his chin, mentally analyzing the current dynamics among the major factions.

If Huayue Mansion wants to stir things up and win allies in this region, there truly aren’t many options.

Firstly, there’s the Refining God Sect, the leader of the Yan Cultivators, whom Huayue Mansion people avoid at all costs, let alone trying to win over.

Then comes the Lingyin Sect.

The Lingyin Sect has always been hostile toward the Ruins Country, extremely wary of factions with Ruins Country backgrounds, also a tough challenge.

The Medicine King Valley, geographically remote with a strong sense of vigilance towards outsiders, is as hard to sway as climbing the heavens.

“All things considered, Huayue Mansion can only try to find a breakthrough with the profit-minded Spirit Treasure Sect and the unrestricted Ten Thousand Puppet Sect.”

Chen Ye sneered inwardly.

“Seven late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators… quite a grand display. Seems they’re determined to understand my background and seek revenge.”

He withdrew his gaze, casually tucked the purchased talismans into his robes.

Had it been before he went to Qi Kingdom, facing a blockade of seven late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators might have been distressing.

But now, his cultivation has reached the eighth layer of Foundation Establishment, and in Qi Kingdom, he gained tremendous benefits, not to mention someone among these people is an insider.

“At most, it’s bothersome, but not a major issue…”

“What worries me most, however, is the aftermath of killing Gu Tangyin and her associates; hope to deal with the small threats before bigger ones come.”

Chen Ye collected his thoughts, a trace of coldness flickered in his eyes.

Since the enemy is open and he himself covert, with an insider among them, there’s no rush.

He slightly lowered his hat, posing as an ordinary loose cultivator, strolled half a circle around Peach Mountain District, found an old shop, bought several strings of rock sugar spirit fruits, then returned to the valley.

…

Second floor of Welcoming Guest Inn.

The room was already set with dual arrays for soundproofing and concealing spiritual qi.

The window was only slightly ajar, enough to capture the path must pass to Linsong Valley.

However, these people clearly didn’t anticipate a Golden Core level Divine Sense sweep, all negotiations already laid bare.

The atmosphere inside the room was oppressive.

Gu Tangyin leaned with her sword against the window, weak sunlight slanted through the gap, casting a shadow over her frost-covered face.

As the genius Huayue Mansion cultivated with all its resources, she not only possessed extraordinary talent but also held a special identity.

In this room, even the accompanying elders had to heed her judgment in many decisions.

Hua Wuyin and others, meanwhile, stood silently at her side.

Though privately they often showed disdain for Senior Sister Gu, in her presence, they were always cautious, wary of angering Gu Tangyin.

In the center of the room, two slightly older Huayue Mansion seniors were conversing in low tones with two Ten Thousand Puppet Sect cultivators shrouded in broad black robes.

“Taoist Friend Liu. We brothers traveled far, risking under Lingyin Sect’s watch, not to waste time idly.”

One of them, emaciated, played with a string of ghastly white bones, said discontentedly,

“The Ten Thousand Puppet Sect always seeks revenge, even True Man Bai Li couldn’t escape Myriad Puppets’ retaliation, let alone this Chen Ye?”

The other, short-statured, chuckled sinisterly:

“Brother, don’t rush, good things take time. That Chen Ye’s Baopu Peak’s Peak Master, his body must be exceptionally refined. Once successful, his excellent puppet materials, along with his storage ring, should belong to us brothers.”

“Naturally.”

The Huayue Female Cultivator, referred to as Taoist Friend Liu, frowned slightly, suppressing the faint stench from the opposite side, replied solemnly:

“Fellow Daoists, we’re here primarily to avenge our mansion cultivators by removing this person, with another important task. If unnecessary, we’d prefer not to delay, but he’s unfathomable and within Lingyin territory, caution in action is a must.”

“Since Taoist Friend Liu has clarified, let’s exercise patience. Once that man shows a flaw, I guarantee he’ll suffer a fate worse than death.”

The short, sinister Ten Thousand Puppet Sect cultivator chuckled dryly, caressing a black corpse bag at his waist.

“Best be so.”

The Huayue Female Cultivator nodded slightly, then turned to Gu Tangyin at the window. Though a mentor, her tone held a hint of deference.

“Tangyin, what’s your opinion? You’ve said this Chen Ye is cunning and deceitful, if he remains in the valley without showing himself, should we directly enter and assassinate him? Anyway, Linsong Valley’s Grand Array is plain and can’t stop us. The task Mansion Master assigned is the utmost priority.”