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Chapter 272: Chapter 167: Upgrading the Spirit Vein, Establishing the Marketplace, and the Gongsun Family’s Scheming (Part 3)

Lin Tianfu is quite cautious about preserving his life.

He felt it was still too dangerous.

He hesitated for a moment.

Then shook his head and said:

”Miss Hongyu, this method is too dangerous, it would be better if the three of us directly enter the valley. We are all at the Mid-Stage of Foundation Establishment, three against two, which gives us a better chance of winning.”

However.

After entering the valley.

One of the three will definitely have to face a Three-Flower Demon Butterfly alone.

Moreover.

In Rainbow Orchid Valley, there are not only Three-Flower Demon Butterflies but also Tier One Two-Flower Demon Butterflies. If they really fight in the old lair of the demon butterflies, it would be even more disadvantageous for them.

After listening to Shangguan Hongyu’s analysis,

Lin Tianfu’s gaze fell again on Fu Changsheng and Shangguan Hongyu. Rumors about these two had spread eighteen years ago. If they really end up fighting, these two would definitely form an alliance, leaving him vulnerable and isolated. Besides, entering the Ten Thousand Mountains, it was not just Three-Flower Demon Butterflies; during the fight, they might encounter other cultivators on a hunt, or possibly attract other High-Tier Demon Beasts.

Currently, the Lin Family has only two Foundation Establishment members.

If anything were to happen to him.

The family he and his wife worked so hard to establish would face collapse.

After much deliberation, Lin Tianfu cupped his hands and said:

”Fellow Daoist Hongyu, Fellow Daoist Fu, to be honest, I have other important miscellaneous affairs in the clan that require my personal attention, so I cannot go to Rainbow Orchid Valley this time. Apologies.”

Having said this.

He turned and left immediately on his Magical Artifact.

Shangguan Hongyu furrowed her brows, a hint of anger in her phoenix eyes: ”This Fellow Daoist Lin is truly... If he didn’t dare to go, he should have said so earlier so I could find a replacement. Leaving us halfway like this, it’s just...”

In such haste.

Where could she find someone else?

The most critical point is that the Wraith Fruit in Rainbow Orchid Valley is about to mature.

Fu Changsheng pondered for a while, then flipped his right hand, and the Human Emperor Banner floated in front of him. With a Tide of Technique infused into the Human Emperor Banner, the white-clad Autumn Cicada emerged with a flicker.

Shangguan Hongyu swept her Divine Sense over it,

discovering that Autumn Cicada was actually at Tier Two cultivation, somewhat surprised. Who would have thought that Fu Changsheng would have a Tier Two Ghost Servant?

Fu Changsheng said:

”Miss Hongyu, Autumn Cicada is proficient in Divine Soul Attacks. How about letting her lure the Three-Flower Demon Butterfly?”

”Alright, let’s try it first. If it doesn’t work, we’ll find another method.”

One cannot give up without trying first.

That’s not in Shangguan Hongyu’s style.

The two of them rode their Magical Artifacts toward the Ten Thousand Mountains. Along the way, Shangguan Hongyu took out a Scroll, which was a terrain map of the Ten Thousand Mountains, and explained in detail to Fu Changsheng, who had not entered before, where the Demon Beasts were located, where they should not go.

Finally,

pointing to Duolong Lake near Rainbow Cloud Valley, she said:

”Changsheng, in case of an emergency when escaping, do not head toward Duolong Lake. I’ve heard that Duolong Lake is very sinister; it’s said that the Eighth-Grade Gongsun Family once ventured there in a team, and three of their Foundation Establishment members and ten Late-Stage Qi Cultivators all died there, with only one barely escaping alive, who took over ten years to recover.”

”According to the Gongsun Family,”

”there’s a Flood Dragon Remnant Soul in Duolong Lake, and only a Great Cultivator of the Purple Mansion can enter.”

Flood Dragon Remnant Soul?!

Fu Changsheng was startled for a moment.

According to intelligence, Duolong Lake is said to house an Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Mansion. How could there be a Flood Dragon Remnant Soul? Moreover, from Shangguan Hongyu’s implication, the Gongsun Family has already ventured into Duolong Lake?

His mind raced.

Fu Changsheng said:

”Miss Hongyu, could it be that the Gongsun Family discovered something in Duolong Lake, and spread rumors to prevent others from going there and sharing the spoils?”

Shangguan Hongyu thought back carefully.

It seems the Gongsun Family only declared the dangers of Duolong Lake after someone witnessed their embarrassing escape from there.

But.

There were also some skeptics who ventured there in groups.

Only to find none survived.

So Duolong Lake slowly became a small Forbidden Land.

Shangguan Hongyu, being so smart, quickly grasped Fu Changsheng’s intention: ”Changsheng, have you received any information, planning to go to Duolong Lake?”

Dealing with smart people is truly a relief.

Fu Changsheng spoke so much to lead into the topic of going to Duolong Lake, immediately casting a Sound Insulation Technique, quickly transmitting to Shangguan Hongyu:

”I heard that Duolong Lake houses an Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Mansion. Most of those skeptical cultivators who ventured there to explore might have been ambushed and killed by the Gongsun Family cultivators stationed at Duolong Lake.”

Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Mansion?!

Shangguan Hongyu’s heart stirred wildly.

According to records, before the Human-Demon War broke out, their Celestial South Cultivation Realm was quite wealthy, with countless High-Tier Spiritual Objects. It is said that there were quite a number of Divinity Transformation True Monarchs in those years.

If it is truly an Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Mansion.

Even if only one or two items remained, they would be worth a fortune.

Shangguan Hongyu hurriedly said:

”Changsheng, if you don’t mind, how about having my father meet up with us, and then we head to Duolong Lake together?”

If the Gongsun Family indeed has an ambush.

With their Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, they probably can’t handle it.

Fu Changsheng nodded and said:

”Alright, but since the Gongsun Family has been stationed at Duolong Lake for over a decade, they must have set up ambushes. I suggest we first obtain the Wraith Fruit from Rainbow Cloud Valley, and then check the situation before having Uncle Feng make the trip in vain.”

If it were anyone else,

he wouldn’t trust them.

But he had absolute trust in Uncle Feng and his daughter.

Also.

He did not expect that.

The Gongsun Family had discovered that Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Mansion at Duolong Lake in advance, so he had to change his plans on the fly.

”You are indeed thoughtful, Changsheng. Let me have my father prepare in advance.”

Shangguan Hongyu took out a Communication Jade Talisman, quickly infused a Technique into it, and with a buzzing sound, the Jade Talisman lit up. Shangguan Hongyu said a few words, and the Spirit Light of the Jade Talisman faded.

Anyang County.

Shangguan Family Territory.

In a Secret Chamber of the Back Mountain Forbidden Area.

Shangguan Feng, who was meditating with closed eyes, suddenly opened his eyes and glanced at the Communication Jade Talisman at his waist, infusing a Technique into it; Shangguan Hongyu’s voice came from within.

After hearing Shangguan Hongyu’s transmission.

Shangguan Feng, whose face had remained unchanged for ages, showed a trace of excitement, even his breathing became heavy. He had been stuck at the Foundation Establishment Peak for years.

If what Hongyu said is true.

Perhaps he might find the secret to breaking through to the Purple Mansion at Duolong Lake.