392: Taking advantage of the situation to rob and divert the trouble

Ten days had passed since his return from Wave Breaking Mountain.

This morning, Xu Sanyan walked out of his quiet room, brushed off the dust from his clothes, and a smile appeared on his face.

The Soul Crystal in his hand was gone, completely absorbed, and his cultivation had successfully Broken Through to Soul Refinement Perfection.

With a thought, the panel in front of him appeared:

[Xu Sanyan]

[Age — 24 / 1780]

[Realm — Soul Refinement Realm (Perfection)]

[Cultivation Technique — "Duo Dao Qi Yuan Scripture" (Perfection)]

[Techniques — ""Subduing the Mind Monkey Art"" (Perfection), "Soaring Wind Manipulation Technique" (Perfection). "Soul Condensation Technique" (Perfection). "Lu Family Refining Spirit Strength" (Perfection). "Purple Mountain Heart Planting Art" (Perfection). "Na Hun Cun Ming Great Formation Detailed Explanation" (Perfection) ……]

[Demonic Transformation — Dog Demon (1.3%)]

[Racial Talent — Vigilance]

[Skills — Perfect Stance (Perfection). Three Tigers Subduing Dragon Saber (Perfection). Horse Appraisal Technique (Perfection) ……]

[Qi — 150]

His lifespan only increased by about a hundred years; the Breakthroughs in these minor Realms wouldn't add much, which he had already anticipated.

Secondly, he used "Qi" to improve his [Demonic Transformation]; approximately one hundred points of "Qi" could increase the demonic transformation by 0.1%.

This thing was not very useful; although it provided some increase to his Physical Body, the effect was extremely weak, merely better than nothing.

"Master, you've come out of seclusion."

Spring Plum was waiting outside the door and immediately stepped forward to salute him when she saw him come out.

"Mm."

Xu Sanyan frowned and looked at the sky; the mist seemed to have grown even thicker, almost completely obscuring the red lanterns in the courtyard.

"Has anything happened recently?"

Spring Plum thought for a moment, then said in a very low voice, "Recently, Second Madam has been in a bad mood. I heard the Fang Family was annihilated."

"Oh?"

Xu Sanyan was startled, "That fast?"

Before he went into seclusion, he heard that the Fang Family was besieged by Ghost Beasts. Had they been annihilated in just ten days?

"Yes, not only the Fang Family, but also the Liu Family, who are behind Fourth Madam, came to ask for help, but the Family Head doesn't seem to plan on sending anyone."

Xu Sanyan nodded slowly. He had heard Wang Ying mention the Fang Family and Liu Family before. Although their strength was not as great as large Families like the Wang Family, they were still much stronger than smaller Families like the Chi Shan Yang Family and the Wave Breaking Mountain Xiao family.

Especially the Fang Family, it was said they still had many Soul Refinement Realm Cultivators, yet they were annihilated so quickly.

"Our Qianqiu City hasn't been peaceful lately either. Fortunately, we have the protection of the Formation, otherwise, who knows how many people would have died," Spring Plum said with a hint of relief in her voice.

Once a Formation is activated, it consumes a vast amount daily. Most Families would struggle even to set one up, let alone sustain it.

Moreover, the annual maintenance of the Formation is also a huge expense; among Luan Mountain, only the three Sects and two Families could afford the consumption.

Spring Plum complained to herself, "I don't know why, but there are especially many Ghost Beasts this year. People say that outside the city, there are Ghost Beasts everywhere, and their roars are particularly terrifying."

Xu Sanyan listened to her words, silently pondering in his heart. If even the Fang Family was annihilated, how could the dozens of small Families attached to the Wang Family fare any better?

As of today, Mist Time has only passed for half a month. No matter how fast, it will still take nearly another month for it to completely disperse. By then, who knows how many Families will be left.

And there's Xuanku Mountain; they don't have the money to set up a Formation. At this moment, they're probably fighting Ghost Beasts.

Xu Sanyan's thoughts raced. This Mist Time was an opportunity,

An opportunity to claim the tan milk for himself!

As the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. The outside of the city is indeed dangerous now, but it also contains opportunities!

However, he probably couldn't do it alone. After all, Xuanku Mountain had He Dao Realm Cultivators. At the very least, the Grand Elder would have to go with him.

Thinking of this, Xu Sanyan strode towards the Grand Elder's residence.

The tan milk was extremely precious. He didn't believe the Grand Elder and the Family Head wouldn't be tempted.

Arriving at the Grand Elder's residence, he happened not to be home, so Xu Sanyan sat in the hall to wait, and someone went to inform him.

In a short while, the Grand Elder walked quickly, laughing from afar, "Haha, a rare guest, a rare guest indeed."

"Greetings, Grand Elder."

Xu Sanyan cupped his fists in salute.

"Please, take a seat, Young Master Lin. What brings you to my humble abode?"

As he spoke, a glint flashed in the Grand Elder's eyes, and he lightly exclaimed, "Oh? Young friend's cultivation has actually advanced again. Truly commendable!"

The Grand Elder was genuinely shocked. How long had it been since his last Breakthrough? And he had actually Broken Through again?

"Just a stroke of luck, nothing worth mentioning."

Xu Sanyan waved his hand casually, unwilling to say more, and instead brought up the main topic, "I heard that there are Ghost Beasts everywhere outside the city. Is this true?"

The Grand Elder's smile faded, and his face became solemn as he nodded, "That's right. It might be related to that ghostly thing on Wenxian Mountain."

Xu Sanyan asked again, "Many Families have been annihilated by Ghost Beasts. Is that true?"

"Indeed, it is."

The Grand Elder managed many Family affairs and was very clear about this, but he couldn't understand what Xu Sanyan meant.

Xu Sanyan no longer beat around the bush, pointing to the west and stating directly, "Although Xuanku Mountain is strong, it has no Formation protection. At this moment, with Ghost Beasts ascending the mountain, they must be too busy to care for themselves. If we seize the opportunity and catch them off guard…"

There was no need to say more. Xu Sanyan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and quietly watched the Grand Elder.

As soon as Xuanku Mountain was mentioned, the Grand Elder understood his meaning, and his eyes immediately lit up as he began to weigh the pros and cons.

The tan milk of Xuanku Mountain is extremely precious. Taken internally, it can strengthen internal organs and heal internal injuries; applied externally, it can enhance the Physical Body and strengthen tendons and bones. It even benefits He Dao Realm powerhouses, though a large quantity is needed—a drop or two is useless.

However, Xuanku Mountain is not a pushover; its Sect Master is a He Dao Realm Cultivator, not to be underestimated.

If they were to engage in battle, while the Wang Family could win, it would certainly be a Pyrrhic victory. It would be a loss just for the tan milk.

Moreover, the Luan Mountain has more than just the Wang Family. If they suffer too great a loss, Families like the Li Family might take action against the Wang Family.

The Wang Family couldn't take that risk, so they had been holding back.

But now it was different. Under the Ghost Beast attack, Xuanku Mountain would surely suffer heavy losses. If they then took advantage of the situation…

The Grand Elder thought it over and found it increasingly feasible. He had no qualms about such despicable tactics; instead, he looked at Xu Sanyan with admiration,

"Young Master Lin is indeed exceptionally intelligent."

As long as it benefited the Wang Family, who cared if it was despicable or not.

"Grand Elder, you flatter me."

Xu Sanyan smiled modestly. He had always been so resourceful, earning him the nickname 'Little Zhuge of Nanyang'.

"I need to discuss this with the Family Head to ensure everything is foolproof."

"That is only right."

…

The next morning, the mist was still thick, and sparse sunlight penetrated the misty layers, bringing a glimmer of light.

A gap opened in the Formation shrouding Qianqiu City, and a group of six people filed out, with the Grand Elder at the very front.

After their discussion yesterday, the Family Head also found the plan feasible, but still felt it wasn't foolproof. So, on top of "taking advantage of the situation," he added another strategy: "diverting trouble eastward."

He intended to attract all the Ghost Beasts from the outskirts of Qianqiu City to Xuanku Mountain.

This way, it would both reduce the pressure on Qianqiu City and send a 'big gift' to Xuanku Mountain, killing two birds with one stone.

These old geezers, they're really damn cunning!

Xu Sanyan sighed inwardly. Why hadn't he thought of this method?

It seemed he wasn't devious enough yet.