Chapter 1920 - 701: Trivial Matters

Wanting to live a leisurely life is ultimately not that easy.

At least the things that need to be done have to be completed.

Su Mo counted on his fingers.

Going to Beichuan counts as his current top priority.

But among this, there are other matters to be dealt with.

First is the Mysterious Mechanism.

If on this trip to Beichuan, he truly meets Su Tianyang, and even Little Situ is powerless to help his injury,

then the only option is to visit Da Xuan’s Armory.

In this way, the Mysterious Mechanism must be gathered quickly.

Currently, Su Mo holds the Golden Silk Map, the Golden Jade Cone, and the Mandarin Duck List, corresponding to one piece.

The other requires the Seven Feet Mysterious Light Sword, the Heaven Pointing Wheel, and the Xin Luo Umbrella.

The Heaven Pointing Wheel and Xin Luo Umbrella are in Su Mo’s hands, but the Seven Feet Mysterious Light Sword is in the hands of the Qilin Swordsman.

He must think of a way to trick the Seven Feet Mysterious Light Sword from this scoundrel’s hands.

If it really doesn’t work, he could perhaps exchange it for finding him a wife... this old bachelor might just agree.

If that still doesn’t work, he could steal it in the dead of night.

He bets the scoundrel couldn’t figure out who did it anyway.

Of course, these are just jokes, things Su Mo entertains in his mind.

Exactly how to proceed, he’ll see when the time comes.

Once the item is secured, Su Mo doesn’t plan to run around the world himself.

Currently, he has quite a few reliable people under him.

Like Xiao He and other disciples from Nanhai, they are trustworthy.

He can entrust them to do it.

For now, many things no longer require Su Mo’s personal involvement.

This counts as one matter...

Furthermore, there are many loose ends for the Jianghu Alliance in the future.

For example, where should the Jianghu Alliance go from here?

The framework is set, should this play continue, or is it time to dismantle and disband?

These matters still need discussion.

Additionally, how should relations continue with the Imperial Dao?

Taoist Long Xingyun appears brutish, but seems to have no Mental Eye.

But this person is quite cunning.

An old-timer like him, as long as he’s not confused, no usual tricks can easily fool him.

Now, both this person and Su Mo are feigning ignorance while knowing it all.

Su Mo notices he wants to force him into submission.

He also notices that Su Mo doesn’t trust him.

So it becomes a matter of time before true character is revealed long term.

In short, with a sense of righteousness involved now, the Imperial Dao has lowered its stance, and it would be impolite for Su Mo to start yelling for blood.

And that’s another matter...

As for the Gui Ru Clan mentioned by Dongmen Yong,

Su Mo is also extremely interested.

Especially the two words on the wooden box.

Su Mo always feels there might be a significant connection...

Dongmen Yong’s indifference that night only made Su Mo more suspicious.

Leading him to doubt the words Dongmen Yong said.

Of course, suspicion is merely suspicion.

Without concrete evidence, suspicion alone doesn’t represent reality.

So, it needs to be investigated.

At least find out what those two words mean, clearly.

Finally, there’s one small matter.

Su Mo also brought back Dongmen Yong’s corpse.

His head buried deep in the clouds, while his limbs and torso were all gathered and packed to find a place to bury later.

If Su Tianyang is truly at Jiuming Mountain Xuan Yin Cave, then a grave should be built for him as a gesture.

Facing others, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Su Mo made a rough list of things he had to do, and couldn’t help but sigh:

"No wonder Little Yun always feels I’m very busy...

"I am indeed very busy."

Food must be eaten bite by bite, the road walked step by step, and tasks done piece by piece.

The rest of the night’s banquet doesn’t need much elaboration.

Long Xingyun attended the banquet but didn’t continue the matters from the daytime.

Instead, he genuinely relaxed, seemingly having given up on everything, singing and laughing with Su Mo and his group.

He only asked a bit about the details within deep in the clouds.

This curiosity wasn’t only Long Xingyun’s; everyone present was quite curious.

So Su Mo just narrated the occurrences matter-of-factly.

Only then did everyone realize there were still many entanglements in this.

Causing the Longmen Jing Emperor, except for the Second Jing, to all die at the hands of Third Jing Dongmen Yong.

After hearing this, Long Xingyun sighed:

"Dongmen Yong was truly a character.

"This person is even older than me and always full of schemes.

"Back then, he came to my Beichuan seeking cooperation.

"Of course, I didn’t believe in his plans, and even wanted to use this chance to keep him.

"But ultimately, I was a step behind.

"Let him escape completely...

"Who would’ve thought, what he said turned out to be true?"

Su Mo nodded upon hearing this, glancing at Long Xingyun:

"Speaking of, Taoist Master, have you heard of Gui Ru Clan?"

"I’ve heard of it."

Long Xingyun nodded:

"In former days, my Da Xuan shook the world, commanding the Sihai.

"Only the Gui Ru Clan refused to bow to Da Xuan.

"Emperor Xuan was furious, sent troops to exterminate, destroying the entire clan in the expanse of the ocean.

"The records of this are within the Imperial Dao.

"Your Highness... Alliance Leader Su, if you wish to see, I will have it presented."

"Going back and forth to Beichuan is probably not easy.

"The Taoist Master’s intentions are appreciated."

Su Mo smiled:

"Once I head for Beichuan this time, I can personally visit Imperial Dao."

Long Xingyun quickly stood up:

"Then I... the old man will be waiting for Alliance Leader Su’s honorable presence."

Subsequently, during the banquet, they occasionally discussed a few words.