Chapter 1807 - 663: Open and Honest Discussion (Part 2)

"He is the one who keeps his promises meticulously, the lofty Sikong Hua Ji.

"No longer that poor lad who would be thrilled for a whole night and couldn’t sleep after eating a bowl of sweet potato porridge.

"In times of starvation, he need not eat that Guanyin clay anymore.

"Alas... young brother, as an escort for the downtrodden, you should know that the mortal world is full of suffering, and everything is difficult.

"I had him be my substitute, yet let him enjoy wealth and glory.

"Dying after decades of prosperity is certainly better than dying in a foul gutter by the street."

Su Mo chuckled quietly:

"Sikong Sect Master speaks with reason.

"So, in that case, there’s a substitute standing within Weiyang Palace while Sikong Sect Master resides elsewhere?"

"Precisely."

Sikong Hua Ji gazed at Su Mo with satisfaction and softly said:

"I am hidden away in the cave of the back mountain. That night, Bo Yan challenged me.

"However, the one who faced the battle was actually my brother.

"Before that, there were a few waves of visitors in the cave.

"But unfortunately, when I came out, they had all departed.

"Only one person did not go outward, but instead went inward, disturbing me during my retreat."

As he spoke, he addressed the Duan Dao Association Master and others:

"Lord Shu appeared after this."

The Duan Dao Association Master and others nodded repeatedly.

No one noticed the hint of coldness in Su Mo’s eyes.

Longmen Sect Third Jing Dongmen Yong.

That night, he unexpectedly appeared in the cave too?

This man must have been extremely cautious; it’s understandable that I didn’t detect him.

But, connecting it to Hua Shiyi’s plight.

Could it be that the one who lured her to the back mountain and forced her into the cave wasn’t someone sent by Dongmen Yong?

But Dongmen Yong himself?

Looking through Dongmen Yong’s actions.

Masterfully orchestrated and killed Longmen Sixth Jing within the Martial God Temple.

Then employed various tactics, lured me to the Blood Lotus Sect location, and detained the Blood Lotus Sect Leader.

Most importantly, let me see that letter, therefore causing some doubt about his identity.

Then there’s the whole setup on Imperial Court Mountain.

First, he informed Zhuge Qianqiu of a great difficulty coming for Jinglong Association, prompting early plotting.

Thus, the incident on Imperial Court Mountain began.

Afterward, rumors spread everywhere about Sikong Hua Ji practicing the Heavenly Seizing God Transformation Great Technique, attracting Bo Yan, the old beggar, Lu Renjia Ming, and others here.

Some wish to act in the name of justice, while others seek revenge.

By comparison, Lord Ban Shu and the manor master Guo Zhaochen from Lihetang are quite straightforward, merely wanting to trouble Zhuge Qianqiu and Zhuge Yutang.

To behead them and use it against Zhuge Yingxiong.

These two probably weren’t orchestrated by Dongmen Yong.

Finally, lured Hua Shiyi to that cave.

Was this an attempt to have her discover the true Sikong Hua Ji?

It’s a pity that the cave is intricate.

Plus Bo Yan challenged Sikong Hua Ji that night, and the old beggar wandered into the back mountain cave seeking a toad, several events converged.

Leading Su Mo and the others to overlook any further mysteries within the cave.

However, pondering this, Su Mo suddenly felt a twinge of realization.

"No, it’s not right!

"Dongmen Yong’s intention wasn’t to have Hua Shiyi discover that the cave conceals the true Sikong Hua Ji.

"If Hua Shiyi discovers Sikong Hua Ji, then only death awaits her.

"Once Hua Shiyi dies, I certainly wouldn’t stand idly by.

"Investigating then would inevitably uncover traces.

"This move is meant to remind me of Sikong Hua Ji’s dual identity!

"Only then could none be missed."

But the subsequent attempt failed.

So, he directly appeared, letting Sikong Hua Ji unveil everything on this occasion today.

Judging from the traces so far, Dongmen Yong indeed targets Jinglong Association.

Now the field is filled with Jinglong Association experts, identities all exposed.

I am present here, absolutely no chance of them leaving alive, Dongmen Yong’s scheme is realized!

Thinking of this, an even stronger chill flickered in Su Mo’s eyes.

The intentions on Imperial Court Mountain, he has understood completely.

Yet only Dongmen Yong... unless this person is truly Su Tianyang, or Dongmen Yong is essentially from the Imperial Dao.

Otherwise, the reason for his actions remains hard to explain.

Nearby, Sikong Hua Ji is heard saying:

"Bo Yan challenged Sikong Hua Ji, and the matter of the Heavenly Seizing God Transformation Great Technique can no longer be concealed.

"If I move as Sikong Hua Ji, surely there would be much inconvenience.

"Moreover, it would alert those targeting me on Imperial Court Mountain, preventing them from revealing themselves.

"Fortunately, when Jiang Yangliu was sent over, I seized all from this person using the Heavenly Seizing God Transformation Great Technique.

"Although the Divinity Transformation Seal requires imprinting from the beginning.

"But with my martial arts, such trouble is long unnecessary; however, the effect may be lesser...

"The human skin is rarely intact.

"Finally leaving only a facial skin, temporarily used by me.

"Henceforth I take on this identity, walking Imperial Court Mountain secretly...

"Only to watch helplessly as Zhuge Yutang commits murders on the mountain.

"Using methods akin to the Heavenly Seizing God Transformation Great Technique, skinning people, abandoning corpses in the wilderness.

"Also watching as through this person, gathered a group of wastrels, intending to unite today, stage a farce.

"Now, Jinglong Hall bears treachery.

"Jingxin Hall on Xiao Jingshan, agitated by Yushu, is condemned by all and cannot remain in Jianghu."