CHAPTER 250: CHAPTER 250: SETTING AMBUSH_1

"Have you heard? The Liu and Wu Families were beaten in their own homes!"

"Oh, really? Who would dare to offend these two major families?"

"It was just a few days ago, a pair of rogue cultivators came to Sishui City! One is called Zhang Tieshan and the other is called Dream Fairy... Not only did these two provoke these powerful families, they practically slapped them in the face."

"I was near the Liu Family and saw with my own eyes how that old fellow Liu Dingjiang was beaten up by Fellow Daoist Zhang. If you come now, you might still witness the miserable state of the Liu Family!"

Messages were being rapidly sent through Sound Transmission Talismans.

The minor families and rogue cultivators in Sishui City had long held resentment against the Liu and Wu Families.

Such gratifying news spread incredibly quickly!

Not long after Shen Mo and Chen Mengze left the Liu Family, they noticed streaks of light flying in from all directions in the city.

There were also Body Tempering Realm cultivators who couldn’t fly using artifacts, so they simply used Lightness and Speed talismans to rush towards the scene.

They wanted to witness the impressive presence of this rogue cultivator Dao companion pair.

Additionally, they wanted to see the miserable state of the Liu Family and Liu Dingjiang!

Among the Qi Gathering Realm cultivators, Shen Mo recognized several familiar faces he had visited before.

He then pulled the muscles on his face into an unattractive smile and greeted them with a cupped hand salute.

These minor family cultivators and rogue cultivators, who had once warmly hosted him, now all seemed eager to avoid him.

They only dared to secretly use their Divine Sense to send greetings to Shen Mo.

Their words were warm and filled with praise!

After Chen Mengze heard about it, she showed a look of disdain.

"They wish to befriend you while also avoiding offending the Liu and Wu Families. What a clever calculation they’ve made!"

Shen Mo just smiled faintly and didn’t comment.

When the Chen Family was annihilated, none of the minor family or rogue cultivators in Sishui City dared to speak up for them.

Therefore, it was natural for Chen Mengze to harbor resentment!

However, in Shen Mo’s view, there was no need to blame them.

Twenty years ago, during the demonic disaster, who would dare to risk the world’s condemnation to help the Chen Family, who were accused of colluding with the Heavenly Demon?

Chances were they would have been considered accomplices and exterminated by the Liu and Wu Families as well.

Even now, they still have to make a living in Sishui City.

They naturally didn’t dare to openly befriend "Zhang Tieshan," who had made enemies with the Liu and Wu Families.

The fact that they could provide various information about the Liu and Wu Families had already made some contribution to the downfall of these two major families.

"WHOOSH!"

"WHOOSH!"

The two controlled their Flying Swords and left Sishui City in an ostentatious manner.

Upon seeing "Zhang Tieshan" and "Dream Fairy" leave, the familiar Qi Gathering Realm cultivators started communicating via Divine Sense.

"They truly are a pair of immortal lovers, perfectly matched!"

"Come on... With Fellow Daoist Zhang’s looks, what pearl and jade are you talking about? It’s Dream Fairy whose beauty cannot be concealed even by a veil."

"Why do you care about their appearances? The key is, Fellow Daoist Zhang is strong and targets the interests of the Liu and Wu Families in Sishui City... Perhaps, the power structure of the city might really change."

"If he can accomplish this, it will be our good fortune. Since the Chen Family’s annihilation, the Liu and Wu Families have become increasingly unbearable!"

Whenever the matter of the Chen Family from back then was mentioned, all the Qi Gathering Realm cultivators present couldn’t help but sigh.

The Chen Family patriarch was also a rogue cultivator.

His treatment of the other minor family cultivators and rogue cultivators in the city was far better than that of Liu Dingjiang and Wu Dayong.

"A few days ago, Fellow Daoist Zhang visited me... I sensed from his words that he seems to intend to establish the Zhang family."

"No wonder he was particularly interested in Dasheng Mountain and Purple Bamboo Valley when he asked about various forces nearby."

"Hey! I also revealed quite a bit about the Liu and Wu Families’ dealings to him."

"I hope that Fellow Daoist Zhang and Dream Fairy can hold on for a while. While they are locked in conflict, we might be able to gain some advantages!"

「...」

After leaving Sishui City, Shen Mo and Chen Mengze landed among some hills twenty miles away.

The tallest peak here was named Sweet Spring Mountain.

There was a spring in the mountain stream that yielded sweet and delicious mountain spring water. Many mortals would specifically fetch this spring water to sell in Sishui City.

Originally, there were ten-odd rogue cultivators practicing in the vicinity of Sweet Spring Mountain.

When Shen Mo and Chen Mengze chose this place, the majority of these rogue cultivators wisely moved away.

The remaining two Qi Gathering Realm cultivators, after finding out that this pair of rogue cultivator Dao companions had attacked the Liu and Wu Families at their homes, also packed up all their belongings and hurriedly moved away from here!

They chose to settle here instead of in Sishui City. This was to make it easier for the Liu and Wu Families to make a move against them, and it also made it more convenient for Shen Mo and Chen Mengze to employ their own tactics.

"BUZZ!"

The Flawless Dharma Eye, under Shen Mo’s control, soared into the sky and disappeared into the clouds.

Shen Mo’s vision also expanded, covering a radius of a hundred li.

However, his focus was only on Dasheng Mountain, Purple Bamboo Valley, and Sishui City.

Both Dasheng Mountain and Purple Bamboo Valley were covered with Formation Prohibitions, like a layer of mist, making it impossible to see the full picture.

But, as long as anyone left these two immortal sects and headed towards Sishui City, they could not escape the scrutiny of the Flawless Dharma Eye!

"I wonder if the Liu and Wu Families will take the bait?" Chen Mengze asked, removing her veil, her brows slightly furrowed.

Shen Mo, knowing her eagerness for revenge, consoled her, "It doesn’t matter. Even if they don’t fall into the trap this time, we have other methods waiting for them. We just need to be patient."

Chen Mengze nodded slightly and turned into the hastily made cave mansion.

They didn’t plan to stay permanently on Sweet Spring Mountain, so the cave mansion was very crude.

It could only shield them from the wind and rain and provide seclusion from the prying eyes of other cultivators!

Shen Mo didn’t enter the cave mansion. Instead, he found a large rock, flattened its top, and sat cross-legged.

Then, he opened the Destiny Panel.

[Destiny Points: 172]

Originally, he wanted to save more Destiny Points, collect two to three hundred, and then advance his Destiny in one go.

But at this moment, he was likely to encounter a Spirit Sea Realm expert.

It would be good to enhance his strength, even by a little.

[Destinied Lord: Shen Mo]

[Vitality: Martial Bone]

[Talent: Genius]

[Luck: Prosperous]

[Appearance: Dignified]

[Wisdom: Agile Mind]

[Fate: ???]

[Lifespan: ???]

Looking at his five Basic Destinies—one blue and four green—Shen Mo fell into contemplation.

"Luck, Appearance, and Wisdom are certainly important, but for my cultivation, their impact is not as noticeable as Vitality and Talent."

"My cultivation Talent has already been upgraded to the blue level, so that can wait. Let’s enhance Vitality first!"

With the growth of his knowledge and long-term exploration, Shen Mo had come to realize:

Apart from Fate and Lifespan, each of the Basic Destinies on the Destiny Disc is better developed in balance!

A difference of one or two levels is not a big issue.

But if the disparity is by several levels, whether one aspect is too prominent or too underdeveloped, unbearable consequences will ensue!

In the cultivation world, there are countless examples of this.

He knew of numerous such cases, whether through hearsay or personal observation.