Chapter 1759 - 648: Snake Cave (2)

This is the foundation.

Subsequently, one must understand the hidden principles within it, the methods of operation, the ways of enumeration, how it changes, how it shifts; while the timing and location may differ, there are also variations within the array formations.

All these, in truth, made Su Mo’s head spin.

Even now, he has merely scratched the surface.

If he were trapped within a formation, with his martial arts and this foundation, breaking the formation wouldn’t be difficult.

But the formation before him is used by the Tianjing Sect to guard the critical path to the back mountain.

It is certainly not ordinary.

Relying on his own skills, if he doesn’t use "One Force Subdues Ten Skills" to uproot the formation completely, he fears it will be difficult to pass smoothly.

As this thought crossed his mind, he suddenly heard footsteps approaching from behind.

He immediately turned around and disappeared quietly.

Sure enough, after a short moment, two disciples of the Tianjing Sect, each carrying a basket, arrived in front of him.

They stepped into the forest, talking and laughing.

Seeing this, Su Mo hurriedly followed.

Having someone to lead the way couldn’t be better.

These two disciples of the Tianjing Sect walked inside while casually saying:

"Did you see it? Elder Zhou died miserably!

"Do you know what this indicates?"

Upon hearing this, Su Mo was stunned. Is there an ulterior motive behind this?

Sure enough, the other Tianjing Sect disciple was puzzled:

"What does it indicate?"

"It indicates that if you don’t act justly, you’ll face retribution sooner or later!"

"..."

Su Mo was speechless.

That disciple from the Tianjing Sect continued to chatter endlessly:

"He relied on his title as Deputy Hall Master of the Punishment Hall and always treated us fellow disciples harshly.

"Often beating and scolding...

"Today, right before the Mountain Gate, a fellow disciple said a word and was beaten with thirty strokes.

"People think our Tianjing Sect is a renowned sect.

"But, little do they know, everyone on the mountain is cautious with their words and actions.

"Although Elder Zhou was a bit better.

"The Sect Leader’s temperament is even more unpredictable.

"The brothers who serve him all say it’s like accompanying a tiger.

"A moment of carelessness, and your life is gone."

"Be cautious with your words!"

The face of that other Tianjing Sect disciple turned pale as he listened:

"If anyone heard this, we might both end up in hell."

"Put your mind at ease, there’s not a soul around here, how could anyone hear us?

"And even if they did, who would accompany you to hell?"

The first person laughed and said:

"Even if I go to hell, I’d want to go with Junior Sister Liu."

"Pfft, as if Junior Sister Liu would take a liking to you?"

The disciple from the Tianjing Sect beside him sneered:

"With her beauty, she’s the number one beauty among our peers in Tianjing Sect.

"Now she’s serving that hall master of Jinglong Hall... Hmph, we should give up on such dreams."

"The hall master of Jinglong Hall..."

The talking Tianjing Sect disciple instantly gnashed his teeth:

"If only my martial arts were stronger, I would skin that person alive!

"Ever since he moved into Weiyang Palace, the sect has been in chaos.

"Either this senior sister is harassed, or that junior sister is driven to desperation.

"Even some senior uncles have been flirted with by this rogue...

"Now, Junior Sister Liu is in the tiger’s den, constantly facing the risk of disaster.

"No, I must think of a way to save her from catastrophe."

"What can you do?"

The disciple from the Tianjing Sect beside him sighed:

"Poison him?"

"Poison..."

The first speaker looked at the basket in his hand and suddenly fell silent.

"You’re not seriously considering it, are you?"

The fellow disciple from the Tianjing Sect beside him changed his expression:

"I warn you, if you want to die, do it away from me and don’t drag me along.

"Jinglong Hall is highly esteemed, the hall master temporarily residing in Weiyang Palace – even if you had magnificent skills, you couldn’t poison him.

"But if something were to be exposed, I’m afraid your entire family would be buried with you."

"Haha, brother, don’t worry."

The talkative disciple laughed:

"Would I act that way and implicate others?

"Rest assured, I’ll hold back."

"That’s good."

The Tianjing Sect disciple beside him sighed:

"Listen to me, there’s plenty of fish in the sea, Junior Sister Liu’s beauty is beyond our reach.

"When you perfect your skills and descend the mountain, are you afraid of not finding any women?"

"Yes, yes..."

The person nodded in agreement.

Su Mo followed behind the two, listening to their idle chatter throughout the journey.

After approximately the time it takes to brew one pot of tea, they walked out of the forest.

In front of them was a narrow path, ascending upwards, yet it was unknown where it led.

As Su Mo emerged, his brows slightly furrowed.

Reaching out, he already held a multicolored poisonous snake in his palm.

The snake had been hanging from a tree, and when Su Mo appeared, perhaps it was startled, as it lunged at him.

Held in Su Mo’s palm, its cold eyes met his.

Finally, Su Mo gently flicked it away.

Looking on both sides of the wooded path, there were signs of movement, the ground covered with intertwined poisonous snakes.

Some were multicolored, others a vivid green, and yet others as red as fire...

"If Little Situ were here, she’d certainly be very happy."

Su Mo suddenly thought of Little Situ and the Five Poison Elder.

Little Situ, although she doesn’t keep poisonous animals, finds them quite useful.

She took in the batch of poisons from the Five Poison Elder without hesitation.