Chapter 1718 - 634: Schemes and Plans (Part 3)

"So what?"

Five Poison Elder repeated the same phrase, but then added:

"When a common man gets angry, blood spills within five steps.

"As people of Jianghu, why shy away from battle?"

"..."

Su Mo was speechless listening to this. At such an age, still so passionate?

He immediately shook his head:

"Enough, enough. Wise words cannot persuade a doomed ghost.

"If you refuse to take the grand path to destroy Jingxin Hall and wish to court death yourself, I won’t stop you."

"Hmm?"

Five Poison Elder glanced at Su Mo, wanting to retort, but remembering how Little Situ had reprimanded him for speaking disrespectfully to Su Mo before.

Five Poison Elder, not the kind to eat a hundred beans without catching the bean aroma, refrained from testing Little Situ’s patience further.

He couldn’t help but ask in a low voice:

"What do you mean by that?"

"The courage driven by blood energy can prevail for a moment, but how can it prevail forever?

"Though Jingxin Hall is powerful, it’s not without fear.

"Otherwise, why would they go to such lengths to disrupt Elder Yushu’s Hero Conference?

"Now you have the advantages of time and place. If you follow my advice, even if Jingxin Hall can’t be completely destroyed, we can at least have it expelled from the Eight Sects and Nine Peaks.

"Without this, how could it count as revenge?"

Su Mo looked up at Five Poison Elder:

"Of course, you, old man, are used to not listening to others. You can dismiss my words as mere boasting and go to your death."

"..."

Five Poison Elder furrowed his brows, genuinely doubtful of Su Mo’s words, but couldn’t resist looking at Little Situ.

Little Situ, unwilling to let the old man die, nodded:

"Listen to him; you won’t go wrong."

"Alright, since Miss says so, tell me, what should I do?"

Five Poison Elder patiently turned his attention to Su Mo.

Su Mo was indifferent to his attitude, simply pointing at Yun Mantang and Fairy Luo Die, speaking softly:

"The first thing is, they must die by your hand."

Fairy Luo Die’s eyes widened instantly, pulling Yun Mantang to leave.

Five Poison Elder also looked up at Yun Mantang and others, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"Fake death, fake death!"

Su Mo quickly added.

Yun Mantang already doubted Su Mo had any malice towards him, and upon hearing this, he said softly:

"Is it to make this old man gain Jingxin Hall’s trust?"

"Hmm."

Su Mo nodded:

"Jingxin Hall borrows a blade, not just his alone.

"Otherwise, what can he alone accomplish?

"Moreover, even if some die among you, the problem isn’t resolved.

"The key issue, I mentioned earlier, lies with Elder Yushu.

"If Yushu isn’t dead, Jingxin Hall remains uneasy.

"Having you ’die’ by Five Poison Elder’s hand is ultimately just a Token of Loyalty for Jingxin Hall.

"If even this can’t be achieved, how would they trust this old man? How could they entrust him with significant tasks?"

Yun Mantang nodded immediately:

"Indeed, that makes sense. But what should be done next?"

"Next..."

Su Mo gently pinched his fingers:

"When is Elder Yushu’s Hero Conference held?"

"On the fifteenth of this month."

"Not much time left then."

Su Mo smiled:

"With such little time, Jingxin Hall can’t prepare much.

"At most, they might manage one more... or maybe not even one.

"After that, it’s time to reveal the dagger and directly assassinate Elder Yushu."

Upon saying this, he glanced at Five Poison Elder:

"Having killed Yun Mantang and the others, you are already deeply involved, sharing glory and loss with Jingxin Hall, plus your martial arts and poison technique strengths.

"If I were them, I wouldn’t hesitate to use you for this.

"Thus, you can freely engage with Elder Yushu.

"With Brother Yun mediating, staging a drama shouldn’t be difficult."

Little Situ’s eyes lit up involuntarily hearing this:

"I know, this is called ’Openly repair the plank road, secretly march to Chen Cang.’"

Su Mo glanced at her indulgently, nodding gently:

"With Yushu ’dead’, Jingxin Hall will naturally feel at ease.

"You all will be invited back to Jingxin Hall...

"This outcome is hard to predict.

"But I speculate that only by returning to Jingxin Hall will they be completely reassured.

"After your deaths, it’s easier to deal with your bodies.

"To prevent any complications.

"Therefore, this possibility is at least over seventy percent.

"Once this is accomplished, an inside-outside collaboration arises.

"Then, with Yushu not dead, lead the Jianghu brothers to challenge them directly.

"You wait for Jingxin Hall to reveal its dagger, then kill from the inside out.

"Jingxin Hall will inevitably descend into chaos...

"Everything will come to light.

"At that time, killing those in Jingxin Hall will count as rooting out evil.

"Use any means necessary!

"Even... the entire Jianghu besiege Jingxin Hall.

"The strength of one is weak, while the strength of a hundred is strong. If Jingxin Hall doesn’t integrate into Jianghu, it will indeed face extinction.

"Isn’t this better than relying on your blood-driven valor alone?"

Five Poison Elder listened to Su Mo’s words, furrowing his brow deeply:

"Can everything indeed unfold as you predict?"

"You can just watch."

Su Mo smiled faintly.

"This..."

Five Poison Elder deliberated repeatedly, then nodded gently:

"If things indeed are as you say, then I naturally kneel in gratitude."

Su Mo waved his hand dismissively, as if saying who cares.

But Yun Mantang couldn’t help but speak at this moment:

"Brother Wu... If all goes as you predict, this is indeed a superb strategy.

"However, Elder Yushu might not believe us; it’s hard to say whether he will follow the plan."

Su Mo laughed:

"As for this matter, once you fake death and escape, immediately seek out Elder Yushu.

"After meeting him, tell him everything I’ve said today.

"If he asks about my identity, just say... a person from the past of Wilderness Inn."

Yun Mantang committed Su Mo’s words to memory, though unclear why he was so confident, but he imagined there must be some basis.

He immediately nodded:

"If so, then I shall follow.

"Even if Elder Yushu doesn’t trust us, I will find a way to make him believe."

Su Mo smiled:

"Good, with Brother Yun’s promise, the major task can be anticipated."

Then Su Mo looked at Fang Hongying, smiling lightly:

"Miss Fang, would you like to join Brother Yun and their group?"

"Yes."

Fang Hongying immediately understood Su Mo’s intention and nodded emphatically.