CHAPTER 294: CHAPTER 294: THE GAP BETWEEN PEOPLE

"You are thinking too simply. What if they have a group of skilled accomplices behind the scenes?" The matter was of great importance, and Jiang Yuan carefully pondered the potential loopholes in the wording of the system prompts.

Although it involved a Heavenly Level cultivation technique, generally, once someone knew such a secret, they’d be reluctant to share it with others. However, all possibilities had to be considered, and one couldn’t gamble on chance.

Only by preparing for the worst and being thoroughly prepared could the disciple be ensured safety when venturing into danger.

Wan Mingchuan appeared puzzled. "Wasn’t it said that there was insufficient energy, allowing only one person to enter at a time? Even if there are more people, if I’m inside, they can’t get in. I can use the teleportation scroll to flee directly back home, and even if they mark the location and chase after us, they won’t match our master’s strength!"

"It’s not that only one person can enter." He patiently explained to his disciple, "It means only one person can meditate and cultivate inside, but it doesn’t say others can’t recklessly force their way in.

This is a Heavenly Level cultivation technique, which, once revealed, will surely cause great turmoil. The opposing side has likely invested years without any gain and might even be lying in ambush not far from the Lin Family, watching our every move at all times."

"Ah?" Wan Mingchuan looked around and inquired softly, "Wouldn’t that mean the Lin Family might have an internal traitor?"

Jiang Yuan surveyed the area but didn’t see any special prompts from the system and shook his head, saying, "Whether there’s an internal traitor or not doesn’t matter; none of them can fight anyway.

We must analyze according to the worst-case scenario.

Especially when we don’t know how long the inheritance will take. If you successfully awaken your bloodline inheritance during cultivation and the opposing side obtains that information, the worst-case scenario is you might take too long. If that surname Yuan can teleport directly into the Silent Cultivation Tower, you wouldn’t even have a chance to escape."

Wan Mingchuan was momentarily dazed before nodding, "Right, if it takes a short time, I might be able to teleport away myself. But if it takes long, I can’t even split my attention to notify you..."

As a hunter, the opposing side wouldn’t mind abruptly interrupting cultivation, but the master would certainly not rashly intrude into the retreat under uncertain conditions.

When the opposing side built the tower, they were determined not to allow any protector inside, imposing strict limitations.

What should be done now?

Jiang Yuan secretly considered that if there could be a protective treasure or if it could somehow prevent teleportations into the tower, ensuring that the opposing side couldn’t reach his disciple directly, then his safety could be guaranteed.

He could also lie in wait outside the tower, ready to strike that surname Yuan if he dared show up!

Even if it’s a group crime, being well-prepared would allow for a direct confrontation.

"Mr. Jiang, wouldn’t that mean our family’s tower is..." Lin Shuo took quite a while to reluctantly accept that his family’s greatest pride was a harvesting scam, feeling so heartbroken that he could hardly breathe, "Since you are proficient in construction techniques, could you, for the sake of Mingchuan needing the Silent Cultivation Tower to try awakening his bloodline inheritance, help us cut off their control?

Otherwise... any cultivator from the Lin lineage who could receive an inheritance technique would just be a meal for others!"

Unable to fight or abandon it reluctantly, the current cultivation prodigy, the eldest son, has the best chance of obtaining a bloodline inheritance. With him leading the charge, resolving the restrictions problem once and for all would greatly benefit the family’s long-term development.

Only, using the favor of the esteemed eldest son so quickly left Lin Shuo feeling conflicted.

The fortunate aspect was getting help from a benefactor at a critical moment, but having to ask for such a significant favor right after meeting would make it awkward to request assistance in the future.

"Cutting off control is probably impossible." After all, the system didn’t prompt, and he couldn’t do it. Jiang Yuan hesitated momentarily and replied, "But maybe we can eliminate the potential threat, like... killing that surname Yuan!"

"Ah? Kill, kill!" Lin Shuo staggered a bit and turned pale.

To be honest, Mr. Jiang’s imposing aura was indeed intimidating, but he hadn’t uttered many words since the beginning, and when he did, it was in a relatively gentle manner, which made him seem manageable.

Now that he’s casually suggesting killing the surname Yuan, coupled with his overwhelming aura, he appeared like a god of death.

The previously amiable impression vanished completely, leaving Lin Shuo shrinking back, too intimidated to speak further.

"They came here to hunt. Would you rather worship them?" Wan Mingchuan said arrogantly, "It’s just a Heartbeat Realm cultivator. The same-realm ghost cultivator who came looking for trouble with my master couldn’t even last three moves before being slain."

A ghost cultivator?! Of the same realm? He couldn’t even manage three moves?!

Lin Shuo’s eyes sparkled with excitement, "In that case, tomorrow I’ll trouble you to..."

Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Yuan raised his hand to stop him, "Tomorrow won’t work; it’s too rushed. Mingchuan’s safety can’t be ensured. I need some time to find a protective treasure or array for him. This Silent Cultivation Tower shouldn’t be activated yet. When I return with Mingchuan, I hope to solve the problem in one go."

"Oh, okay! We’ll follow Mr. Jiang’s arrangements." The cold water poured on his enthusiasm made him realize he was only focused on solving the family’s treasure security risks, completely neglecting the safety of his eldest son. He responded meekly, secretly glancing at his dear son with a twinge of guilt.

Wan Mingchuan glanced at Lin Shuo discontentedly, their eyes meeting awkwardly, with Lin Shuo at a loss for words.

Indeed, the master treats me the best!

This just proves the difference between people!

Wan Mingchuan thought, ironically, even though you’re my biological father, you care less for my safety than my master does. True care and love can’t be faked; they will show in unguarded moments regardless of the sweet words.

After winning another wave of good impressions, Jiang Yuan concluded he had no other tasks and decided to head home for now. By evening, he’d go to the Market to inquire about any high-quality protective magical treasures for his disciple.

He beckoned everyone to return home and used the teleportation scroll to lead the group away.

"What exactly happened?"

"Where did they go?"

"Heavens, they just vanished like that. How did they do it?"

......

Blocked and unaware of the truth, the people of the Lin Family hurriedly gathered to question each other.

While everyone else worried about losing the upcoming fortune, Mrs. Lin secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the analysis just now had indeed worked; her husband, unable to afford the risk and fearful of not climbing the social ladder, did not forcibly retain them.

Leaving is good!

He left, so tomorrow the beloved son can be confirmed as the Young Patriarch, and no matter what cultivation resources that boy enjoys, we mother and son won’t let go of the Lin Patriarch position.

"Why did they leave so suddenly? When will they return?" Pleased in her heart, Mrs. Lin still acted concerned, watching her husband’s expression closely, fearful of any further surprises.

Lin Shuo, caught in a mix of joy and sorrow, was contemplating how to explain the situation to the knowledgeable elders of the clan. Upon hearing his wife, he merely let out a heavy sigh.

"What did I tell you earlier?" Mrs. Lin chided happily in her heart, "We must visit and thank them properly! What did they end up saying? You didn’t offend Mr. Jiang, did you?"

Visit and thank them properly? We haven’t the slightest idea where they live!

"Didn’t you see how they came and left?" Lin Shuo couldn’t bear to reveal his incompetence, letting out another sigh, "Everything the master and disciple mentioned, we’ve never even heard of. They used some unknown magical treasure to leave directly. Even if the Immortal Cave Mansion location were discovered, would we have the capability to reach it effortlessly?"

He gestured and announced, "Tomorrow’s celebration will proceed as usual, but the appointment of the Young Patriarch will be discussed later. Elders, please come with me to the Council Hall to discuss how to re-enter Mingchuan into the clan registry, as well as another matter concerning our family’s future!"

Mrs. Lin, who was laughing pleasantly in her heart, paused at the words, stunned by the unexpected turn. Discuss later? So those things I said earlier were all in vain? Your favored son has left, and you’re not allowing my precious son to become the Young Patriarch? What foolish scheme are you plotting now?