Chapter 1910 - 697: Encountering the Imperial Dao Again (Part 3)

The treasure has been removed from within.

Reflecting on the first time he ventured into the Jianghu, when he heard the three words ’Mysterious Mechanism’, he wished nothing more than to avoid them at all costs.

Anything related to the Mysterious Mechanism, he wanted no part of.

Simply because he didn’t want to get involved in trouble.

Unexpectedly, whether he wanted to or not, he was on the verge of collecting all of it.

Step by step, it seemed as if an invisible hand was secretly guiding the strings of fate, pushing him to this point.

Looking back now, he didn’t know what to say.

Turning his attention to another item, it was the catalog Dongmen Yong mentioned.

It detailed the entire distribution of the Jinglong Association’s personnel across various regions.

With this, they could completely grasp the lifeline of the Jinglong Association.

After securing these items, Su Mo and his group left the Longmen Pavilion.

They stayed a few more days, thoroughly searching the cloud-hidden place.

Only then did they pack the vehicle and load everything from inside the Longmen Pavilion.

They began moving down the mountain.

In the days spent gathering and observing, they found there were two portals beneath the clouds.

One was filled with human puppets and blocked by an array.

This was the place Su Mo and his companions came from.

Another was the portal guarded by the former First Shock, Zheng Yuan.

Now, for Su Mo, either portal could be used.

Though the array was formidable, among what Su Mo found in the Longmen Pavilion were details of the array.

Following the instructions, it was not difficult to pass through.

After exploring forward and backward for a few more days, they finally arrived at a certain spot.

Looking back.

Behind them lay the verdant mountains, precisely Liu Jing Mountain.

The Seven Points Pond lay right before them...

"The Tenth Shock... actually hit the mark with her words?"

Su Mo’s expression was strange:

"If I’d known this earlier, why go through such trouble..."

"Even the Tenth Shock herself probably couldn’t believe that what she knew would be the very location hidden deep in the clouds."

Wei Ziyi gently shook her head:

"The mixture of truth and illusion gives the impression that the Jinglong Association lacks grandeur.

"Even if they were given another few hundred years, this organization would still struggle to achieve anything."

Su Mo didn’t comment further.

As he was about to drive away, he suddenly looked into the distance.

He spoke softly:

"Who’s the friend spying on us from the shadows?

"Why not reveal yourself?"

"Excellent hearing, impressive skills."

A voice came from afar, and soon after, two figures appeared, drawing closer in an instant.

They turned out to be two middle-aged men.

Both wore black clothes, adorned with gold lines, giving an elegant yet luxurious appearance.

Their gazes swept over Su Mo and his company, their brows slightly furrowed:

"Who are you all?"

"Meeting by chance on the road, shouldn’t you declare your identities first?"

Wei Ziyi snorted.

The two middle-aged men pondered briefly, and one of them said:

"Just Jinglong Association’s scoundrels, capture them directly."

"Do not act rashly."

The other man said gravely:

"Jinglong Association disciples always have human puppets carrying coffins.

"Yet, they are driving a cart.

"We should still question thoroughly... avoid harming the innocent."

He said this, cupping his fist toward Su Mo:

"In truth, we are Jianghu Alliance disciples.

"Following Alliance Hierarch Su’s order, we are here to encircle the Jinglong Association’s headquarters hidden deep in the clouds.

"Who exactly are you all? Please state your names.

"Avoid unnecessary conflict."

"Acting under... Alliance Hierarch Su’s commands?"

Wei Ziyi glanced at Su Mo:

"And how exactly did this Alliance Hierarch Su issue such an order?"

"Outrageous."

The middle-aged man who initially proposed an immediate capture grew furious:

"How dare a little girl comment on the actions of the Jianghu Alliance?"

"Can a little girl not inquire about the lofty Su Alliance Hierarch, and his true intentions?"

Wei Ziyi sneered:

"When did the Jianghu Alliance get such airs?"

The middle-aged man was further infuriated.

As he was about to speak again, his companion stopped him, then looked at Wei Ziyi, and at Su Mo, who remained unmoved by the mention of ’Jianghu Alliance.’

He spoke solemnly:

"What’s your relationship with the Jianghu Alliance and Alliance Hierarch Su?"

Su Mo smiled at this:

"It’s just a chance encounter, never imagined respectful sirs would dig so deeply.

"If it’s merely questioning, that’s fine.

"But every word you speak is a lie...

"So, who are you really?

"Why spy here!? If you explain clearly, I’ll let this matter pass.

"Otherwise..."

"What will you do?"

The impulsive middle-aged man bristled at these words.

However, upon finishing his words, he felt a weight on his shoulder. Turning back, he found Su Mo standing beside him, pressing a hand onto his shoulder.

Like being crushed by a mountain.

With a thud, he knelt on one knee.

His face turned an ashen shade.

Exerting all his martial power, he was still unable to resist.

The other middle-aged man, seeing this, turned pale and shouted:

"Stop!"

Flying over to rescue him.

He executed his moves with precision, aiming to save rather than to kill.

Seeing this, Su Mo nodded slightly, sending out a casual palm strike.

Upon the clash of their palms, the man was sent flying away.

Landing and retreating several steps, barely stopping himself.

He glanced at Su Mo, visibly shocked.

Even though his intention was to save, not harm.

The power in that one strike was beyond ordinary.

This young man, with just a casual strike, managed to put him in such a state, his immense power leaving him shaken:

"Who... who exactly are you?"

Su Mo glanced briefly at these two men, pondering:

"You both, are you from the Imperial Dao?"

The man’s expression remained still, but the one under Su Mo’s hand turned pale suddenly:

"How do you know?"

"Are you here for... Jiang Lan?"

Su Mo asked again.

"Do you know Lord Jiang’s whereabouts?"

Both men immediately responded in unison.