23: plot

The Clan Leader Zhao felt a sense of calm, but the terrifying strength of a Golden Core Immortal Master still made him hesitate.

Seeing the Clan Leader Zhao still hesitating, Tian Shanhai, while scornful, continued to persuade him, "What's more, we have Immortal Master Kun Mu backing us."

"How could Immortal Master Kun Mu, as Li Xiangyun's Revered Master, stand by idly when Li Xiangyun humiliated Feng'er like that?"

The Clan Leader Zhao was overjoyed and immediately, using tea as a substitute for wine, respectfully said, "Then I thank the Tian Family for their assistance. Brother Tian, rest assured, from now on, my Zhao Family will definitely follow your lead."

Tian Shanhai tapped the table with satisfaction, then squinted at the Wang and Qian Family Patriarchs, saying with a sense of oppression, "What about you two?"

The Wang Family Patriarch and the Qian Family Patriarch exchanged glances, then stood up and said,

"My Wang (Qian) Family is also the same."

"Haha, good. From now on, our Tian, Zhao, Wang, and Qian Families will share wealth and stand together."

"Next, please enjoy the grand show with me, Tian."

...Night.

The night was dark and windy, with gales howling.

In the secret chamber, the Wang, Qian, and Clan Leader Zhaos gathered together once again.

The Wang Family Patriarch said worriedly, "Brother Zhao, our three Families aren't really going to follow the Tian Family's lead, are we?"

"That Tian Shanhai clearly has ulterior motives and evil intentions!"

The Wang Family Patriarch's face was etched with deep worry.

The Qian Family Patriarch was a relatively burly and irritable middle-aged man.

Therefore, the Qian Family Patriarch spoke more directly, saying sharply, "Hmph, a mere Foundation Establishment Peak dares to dream of swallowing our Purple Cloud City?"

"He's not afraid of bursting his stomach!"

The Clan Leader Zhao smiled faintly, very satisfied with their attitudes, "Please calm down, both of you. Next, allow this old man to introduce two people."

As he spoke, the door to the secret chamber opened.

The Wang and Qian Family Patriarchs instantly became vigilant.

Fortunately, after the secret chamber door opened, only two young figures walked out.

It was Shao Chaoyang and Jiang Menghuai, the two who Sun Ping had arranged to go to Purple Cloud City.

Sun Ping's idea was very simple: no matter what Li Xiangyun wanted to do, just mess it up.

As soon as Jiang Menghuai and the other arrived in Purple Cloud City, they heard the news of the Zhao Family breaking off the engagement.

Therefore, they naturally sought out the Zhao Family.

The Wang and Qian Family Patriarchs looked at the two who walked in with some confusion, but did not speak to ask, instead looking at the Clan Leader Zhao, waiting for his explanation.

The Clan Leader Zhao smiled and stood up, respectfully explaining, "These two are the esteemed disciples of Inner Sect Elder Crimson Fire Zhenren of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect."

The two showed surprise and quickly stood up to bow and greet them.

But at the same time, they were even more confused.

'Inner Sect Elder of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect?'

'Li Xiangyun also seems to be from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.'

'Then what is their purpose?'

'They wouldn't be here to back him up, would they?'

'But if they were here to back him up, why would they appear here?'

At this moment, the Wang and Qian Family Patriarchs were filled with countless questions, desperately needing someone to answer them.

Therefore, both looked at the Clan Leader Zhao.

Fortunately, the Clan Leader Zhao did not make them wait long.

After everyone sat down again, the Clan Leader Zhao stroked his beard and smiled, "You two may not know..."

"Or rather, it's not that you don't know, but that you've never cared. That is, Li Xiangyun and Immortal Master Crimson Fire are extremely at odds, to the point of being irreconcilable."

The Wang and Qian Family Patriarchs were greatly shocked. They had indeed heard such rumors before.

But just as the Clan Leader Zhao said, it was not a level they could reach, so they had never cared.

Now, hearing the Clan Leader Zhao say this, and looking at Jiang Menghuai and the other who appeared here.

They already had a vague guess in their hearts.

Just then, Jiang Menghuai, who had been silent, spoke, "Revered Master sent us here to disrupt the lecture ceremony."

"To be honest with you, Elder Li's lifespan is less than a year."

"As long as the ceremony is disrupted, preventing Elder Li from collecting Spirit Medicine, he will die in a year."

"At that time, Purple Cloud City will naturally still be that Purple Cloud City, without the slightest change."

"What?"

The Wang and Qian Family Patriarchs stood up abruptly, their faces pale with shock.

Jiang Menghuai's tone was calm, but to their ears, it was as shocking as a bomb.

It stirred up monstrous waves in their hearts.

Although they had long known the news that Li Xiangyun was seriously injured, they never expected it to be so severe.

But these words came from the esteemed disciple of Immortal Master Crimson Fire, so they couldn't help but believe him.

The Wang and Qian Family Patriarchs exchanged glances, both able to see a hint of shock and a trace of fervor in each other's eyes.

After all, if Li Xiangyun died, and the Li Family was now making enemies everywhere, they could completely divide up the Li Family.

Just thinking about the Li Family's accumulated wealth over so many years and the treasures of a Golden Core Immortal Master made their hearts stir.

Compared to their shock, the Clan Leader Zhao was much more leisurely.

He sipped his tea faintly, appearing very pleased with himself.

Clearly, he had known the news in advance.

After they calmed down, the Clan Leader Zhao began to talk about his plan, "Although Li Xiangyun is seriously injured, his prestige remains."

"We can act under the Tian Family's name, letting the Tian Family take the lead."

"This way, even if things are exposed, it will be the Tian Family who suffers."

"We can first leak the news of Li Xiangyun's injuries, and then..."

...Just as the Wang, Qian, and Zhao Families were plotting.

At the same time, the Li Family's deliberation hall was also brightly lit.

"How is it?"

Clan Chief Li Zhongwen asked gravely.

"It's already the thirty-seventh batch, many clansmen have been injured, and the Family's prison can no longer hold them."

The man below answered with an anxious expression.

"What did the Wang and Qian Families say?" Li Zhongwen continued to ask.

The man shook his head and said, "No news yet."

Li Zhongwen's face was grim, and he waved his hand, saying, "Alright, you may go down first!"

"Report any news promptly."

"Yes!"

The man responded loudly, then respectfully left the hall.

After the man left, Li Zhongwen sat gravely at the head, looking around, and said in a deep voice, "Everyone should understand the situation, right?"

"Let's all discuss it and see how to solve it."

Since this morning, people in Purple Cloud City had frequently started causing trouble.

At first, everyone only thought it was due to the increase in population and didn't pay attention.

But as the number of troublemakers increased, coupled with the Wang and Qian Families' nominal efforts but lack of real work.

They realized that this was a conspiracy targeting the Li Family.

After all, it was too sudden!

It wasn't that there hadn't been troublemakers the day before, but perhaps because of Immortal Master Ice Ling's prestige, the number was very small.

Even if there were, after the Li Family's law enforcement team arrived, they wouldn't dare to cause trouble anymore.

But today, it was not just that there were more than thirty incidents of trouble.

Those troublemakers, after the law enforcement team arrived, not only did not restrain themselves but became even more arrogant, even injuring the law enforcement team.

Even the vendors kept trying to shift the blame onto the Li Family.

Such a scene made everyone unable to help but associate this with a conspiracy by several Families against the Li Family.

And this sudden conspiracy also cast a shadow over the originally lively and harmonious Li Family.