299: Chapter 299 Conspiracy

Gu Changan had a headache!

The remaining method was to create a diversion, to lure the two of them away.

But what could possibly attract a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator?

Gu Changan had no confidence in his heart!

He couldn't think of anything with such great allure either!

So, what about trying a different method?

Directly storming their gates? The Situ Family of the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect has been around for so long!

They definitely have some extraordinary methods, perhaps even a ten thousand souls banner.

The only Ghost King he had in his own Spirit Treasure, the ten thousand souls banner, that was worth anything was the Nascent Soul Stage Zhao Shanhe.

So what about the Situ Family then?

The foundation of a Nascent Soul Stage Family cannot be ignored. Gu Changan estimated they probably had around ten Nascent Soul Stage Ghost Kings!

After all, once a Ghost King enters the ten thousand souls banner, unless killed in battle, they become an immortal, undying existence.

The Situ Family has controlled the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect for so long; Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators nearing the end of their Lifespan have probably all entered it.

Plus, over all these years, the Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators from some of the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect's hostile forces who died at their hands...

Even conservatively, there are several!

The number of Nascent Soul Stage Ghost Kings within the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect's ten thousand souls banner is only greater, not less!

So what could Gu Changan use to fight?

He had just one Ghost King, while they had over a dozen!

Going there like this, how was it any different from courting death?

As for the Corpse Refining Sect's Old Man Corpse Mountain, he was surely an existence of the same Rank!

The Nascent Soul Stage Old Man Corpse Mountain definitely controlled Nascent Soul Stage Refined Corpses!

The Corpse Refining Sect, from ancient times to the present, has been around for so long!

Just how many Nascent Soul Stage corpses have they accumulated?

If all these corpses were refined into Refined Corpses, one could imagine how terrifying it would be!

They were an even more terrifying existence than the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect's Situ Family.

Now, wanting to kill them was simply a pipe dream!

Unless he himself advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage and then launched a sudden sneak attack, killing them in one strike!

A protracted battle was fundamentally unwinnable!

Feeling somewhat irritable, Gu Changan returned to the small courtyard he had rented.

Sitting on the cushion, he didn't know what to do!

Thinking about it, there was no good solution. He could only Cultivate while waiting for an opportunity.

He By the way called over his Advisor: "Go investigate. See if the Treasure Pavilion has ever traded the main ingredients for a nascent soul forming pill before."

"Were any of these trades successful?"

"Did they end with someone being double-crossed? Or were they simply left unresolved?"

Facing this sudden command, the Advisor was somewhat bewildered.

But he still nodded earnestly: "Yes, Senior!"

After saying that, he silently withdrew.

Gu Changan, however, closed his eyes in contemplation. He currently had the flesh fungus spirit fetus, the immaculate fruit, and the earth vein dragon marrow in his possession.

Among these, the flesh fungus spirit fetus was relatively easier to obtain; these major powers could get a share every year.

And then they had to pay a smaller price.

As for the earth vein dragon marrow, it was similar, because the earth vein dragon marrow originated from that mortal Imperial Dynasty.

The immaculate fruit was different; it originated from Buddhist Cultivator monasteries.

Buddhist Cultivator monasteries also counted as a major power; they could protect their own treasures.

So such a treasure could only be obtained through trade, making its scarcity the strongest.

If he were to obtain the other main ingredients for the nascent soul forming pill through trade, he would most likely have to use the immaculate fruit for exchange.

Speaking of which, exchanging the immaculate fruit was the most cost-effective. He could just casually replicate it and have more.

Next was waiting for news from the Advisor, and waiting for any possible opportunity that might arise.

Thus, a month passed, during which the Advisor also brought back news.

"On the surface, the Treasure Pavilion has not traded the main ingredients for a nascent soul forming pill."

"But based on speculation, some powers possessing Nascent Soul Stage forces have most likely conducted trades privately."

"However, this information would not be known to forces on the open market."

Gu Changan nodded, acknowledging this viewpoint.

There was no other way. He couldn't wait for an opportunity in the short term either.

These two powers hadn't had any large-scale conflicts for over a thousand years.

Hoping they would have a major conflict in a short time was simply unrealistic.

Since they wouldn't create one, then he could manufacture conflict for them.

Gu Changan glanced at the Advisor beside him and beckoned him over.

The Advisor immediately understood and leaned in close to Gu Changan.

Gu Changan said softly: "I have several important matters for you to handle!"

"This matter must not be known by anyone else!"

"If it leaks out, you're finished!"

The Advisor's heart began to tremble again, his calves shaking uncontrollably.

But his body didn't dare move; he could only continue listening to Gu Changan's orders.

Gu Changan thought for a moment: "The Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect's Old Ancestor Situ Kong, does he have anyone he particularly cares about?"

"Or his direct relatives?"

The Advisor thought for a moment: "Such a large Family has numerous descendants. Who he particularly cares about, I'm not too clear, but I can investigate carefully later."

"But based on deduction, most likely the Situ Family's Clan Chief is his son, which should count as a relatively important person."

Gu Changan nodded: "Any others?"

The Advisor recalled: "This Clan Chief definitely also has brothers and sisters, who most likely also count as relatively important people."

Gu Changan's eyes flickered: "Alright! Go investigate and figure out their Family relationships for me."

"Select four relatively important people!"

"For example, the Clan Chief, and his siblings."

"Then find out the patterns of their movement schedules—on which days, going where would make it easy to take action."

"Find a time, plan the route, and control them one by one for me."

"Use our organization's red pill!"

"Of course, if it's a couple, for example, the Clan Chief and his wife, control them together if possible."

"This can minimize exposure."

The Advisor nodded seriously. Although he didn't know what exactly this Senior before him wanted to do...

If he asked, he might lose his life!

It was better not to know!

"But Senior! I might not be able to do it!"

"Because here, we don't have any Golden Core Stage Cultivators yet."

"For the other party to become Clan Chief, with a Nascent Soul Stage Old Ancestor above them, they are most likely at the Peak of the Golden Core Stage!"

Gu Changan felt quite pleased; this Advisor's considerations were It's alright thorough.

"Don't worry about that part!"

"You just need to scout out their travel routes, at which time point they will appear where."

"Leave the rest to me!"

"I will make my move personally!"

Only then did the Advisor heave a sigh of relief. Not having to go himself, just scouting some information—that was more like it.

This way, he wouldn't have to worry about his life!

Gu Changan: "Don't panic!"

"Do the same for the Corpse Refining Sect's Old Man Corpse Mountain. Help me control four relatively important people!"

"As for other Cultivators, if you happen to encounter them, control as many as you can!"

"I believe you also can't control Golden Core Stage Cultivators!"

"Most likely, you'll control Qi Refining Stage Cultivators or Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators!"

The Advisor nodded in agreement. It seemed the Senior had a clear understanding of his subordinates' capabilities.

Gu Changan: "I can give you a promise here. If this operation succeeds."

"If what I want to accomplish is done, giving you a core formation pill is not impossible!"