Chapter 534: Chapter 39: The 3-Month Period_2
“Sorry to have disturbed you both,” Wang Yan, who had nearly watched the entire show, hastily made his apologies to Daoist Kong Shan and Lu Qingshan and then followed Marquis Luotang to leave.
At this point, the situation had developed to a stage where it had little to do with his Lin’an Court Mansion.
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Marquis Luotang’s legitimate son is named Luo Yi, a Body Cultivator.
This man has been cultivating for over five hundred years, has a Dharma Aspect Shadow Leopard, and possesses vast Divine Skills.
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Although he has not made it onto the Mysterious Ranking, he is definitely considered a strong contender among the Void Refining Late Stage Cultivators. You were a bit hasty in this battle,” Daoist Kong Shan said with a furrowed brow, voicing his concerns once Marquis Luotang and Wang Yan had left.
“Moreover, by stretching the timing of your duel with Luo Yi to three months later, Marquis Luotang must be aiming to let the situation ferment and spread far and wide.”
Daoist Kong Shan paused for a moment, then continued, “Aside from that, I suspect that he himself may have some reservations, so he’s preparing some trump cards for Luo Yi during these three months.
If they are determined, three months is plenty of time to make many things happen.”
“Peak Master is right; three months is indeed enough time to do many things,” Lu Qingshan agreed with a nod.
Marquis Luotang intends to use these three months to maximize the momentum and help his son advance his Cultivation. Little does he know that this will be his downfall.
For Luo Yi, three months might mean advancing a single level.
But for him, it means he could ascend seven, eight, or even nine levels.
This time, Lu Qingshan had no other schemes in mind.
Cultivation, and then defeating Luo Yi fair and square, that is his plan.
Furthermore, Marquis Luotang might not realize that battles should be fought immediately. Has anyone ever fared well after setting a so-called deadline?
With the precedent of a three-year term before, now comes a three-month agreement; he is determined to give Marquis Luotang a taste of his own medicine.
Lu Qingshan chuckled, reassuring Daoist Kong Shan, who was caught up in worry, “Peak Master, please rest assured, I understand the situation clearly, and I do have control.”
Upon hearing this, Daoist Kong Shan’s gaze sharpened and swept over Lu Qingshan several times.
Seeing Lu Qingshan’s confident demeanor, he paused for a moment and eventually said slowly, “Since you say you’re confident, I will certainly trust you. I won’t be a busybody anymore; you just take care of yourself.”
Lu Qingshan gave his respects and left.
Watching Lu Qingshan’s figure gradually receding into the distance, Daoist Kong Shan’s eyes seemed a bit dreamy.
Not until Lu Qingshan completely disappeared from his sight did Daoist Kong Shan laugh at himself and murmured, “This kid is so much like his master…”
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The Main Hall of the Eastern Domain’s Netherworld.
Mansion Master Wen He and the ghostly figure of Wang the True Person appeared.
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“Wen He, what’s the matter? Why call me so abruptly?” Wang the True Person asked.
“The assassination attempt by Number Ten has failed,” muttered Mansion Master Wen He, his face gloomy.
“Failed?!” Wang the True Person was somewhat surprised.
“I thought that sending Number Ten to assassinate Lu Qingshan was like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. I didn’t expect the outcome to be so unexpectedly different,” Mansion Master Wen He was having a hard time accepting it.
“Lu Qingshan is just a Nascent Soul Early Stage Cultivator, with such a vast difference in Cultivation. How could he possibly counter-kill Number Ten?” Wang the True Person furrowed his brow.
“Lu Qingshan’s Cultivation wasn’t just at the Nascent Soul Early Stage,” Mansion Master Wen He shook his head.
“Hmm?”
“The latest intelligence reports that Lu Qingshan’s Cultivation has now reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage.”
“How is that possible?” Wang the True Person’s face changed dramatically, shocked, “The latest update from Yu Lei’s side clearly stated that Lu Qingshan was only at the Nascent Soul Early Stage.
How has it only been a few days, and he has become a Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivator…
Also, even if he is at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, there’s no reason he should be able to slay our Number Ten so easily, right?”
“He must have been hiding his true Cultivation before,” Mansion Master Wen He made the most reasonable analysis, “As for the counter-killing of Number Ten, it was probably not due to his own strength. Don’t forget who his master is.”
“Xia Daoyun!” Wang the True Person suddenly realized and understood what Mansion Master Wen He meant, “A figure like Luo Shen would definitely prepare some means of protection for his disciple.”
“Right,” Mansion Master Wen He nodded, “Number Ten most likely fell to the protective measures Xia Daoyun prepared for his disciple.”
“Thank goodness we deployed an undercover agent.” Wang the True Person was relieved.
Undercover agents are cultivators with impeccable surface identities, with no trace or taint of Demon Race cultivation methods, making them indistinguishable from ordinary Underworld Cultivators.
Even the Great Xia would find it difficult to link them back to the Netherworld.
Although the loss of an undercover agent was a blow, at least it did not implicate others.
“Such a perfect assassination opportunity, the loss of Number Ten, but still unable to take down Lu Qingshan!” Deep resentment filled Mansion Master Wen He’s eyes, “It’s truly infuriating. I’ll probably be mocked by Yu Lei later.”
Just then, the Token at Mansion Master Wen He’s waist suddenly flashed with a dark light.
It was a signal of incoming intelligence.
Mansion Master Wen He’s heart stirred.
Could it be some important intelligence?
With that thought, he had already grasped the sliver of dark light and received the information it contained.
The next moment, even though his face had shown only a hint of dark annoyance due to the failed mission, Mansion Master Wen He suddenly startled.
Seeing Mansion Master Wen He’s reaction, Wang the True Person immediately knew something significant had occurred, “What is the report?”
Mansion Master Wen He passed the sliver of dark light to Wang the True Person, “See for yourself.”