Martial Arts Escort System: I Got A Maxed Level Divine Technique From The Beginning - Chapter 1141: 447: Bait_3
Capítulo 1141: Chapter 447: Bait_3
“It’s just… judging by Shangguan Jingjing’s demeanor, Lie Huo Dao Ren probably isn’t the one coveting the Ximen Family’s sea map.
“Why did he capture Shangguan Jingjing and Ximen Huai, then?
“When he mentioned the ‘money tree’… could it be that he’s keeping some promise made by the Shangguan Family and the Ximen Family?
“Or perhaps it’s because…”
“We’ll know the truth once we find Lie Huo Dao Ren.”
Su Mo smiled faintly.
Little Situ suddenly had an epiphany upon hearing this:
“So, Brother Su, when you allowed Ximen Huai to leave today, was this part of your plan?”
Su Mo nodded lightly, but also shook his head:
“It’s not hard to keep Ximen Huai here, even if his mind is set, it wouldn’t change anything.
“At most, knock him out and deal with him privately, away from others.
“The key was not to let him leave.
“So indeed, I intentionally allowed him to leave.
“However, my original aim wasn’t to bait Lie Huo Dao Ren.”
Su Mo hadn’t thought at the time that Qi Dingtian wouldn’t tell him about the Qi Family’s matters.
So he hadn’t considered getting information from Lie Huo Dao Ren either.
Even if you want to link this to Lie Huo Dao Ren, it’s only because of what Wei Ziyi mentioned just now.
Why did he capture Ximen Huai and Shangguan Jingjing?
And how does he plan to get rich from this so-called ‘money tree’?
But in the end, this has nothing to do with our goal. Just being curious doesn’t mean we need to investigate further.
Besides, Lie Huo Dao Ren is too perceptive, giving Su Mo no chance to act.
As a guest of the Qi Family, it’s ultimately inappropriate to overshadow the host.
We had no choice but to let him go.
Now that Qi Dingtian is tight-lipped about the Qi Family matters, Ximen Huai has conveniently become a hassle-free ‘bait.’
Upon hearing Little Situ’s question, Su Mo said:
“What I really wanted Ximen Huai to draw out are the people coveting his family’s sea map.
“It’s hard to say what this group wants. If Ximen Huai stays at the Qi Family, they may find no opportunity.
“Who knows when they’ll depart if Ximen Huai and Shangguan Jingjing decide to leave later.
“So, I let Ximen Huai help me.
“In the end, Ximen Huai is indeed an effective bait that shouldn’t be wasted.”
Little Situ was amazed.
Today’s events progressed rapidly.
Su Mo had already thought this far in an instant…
Truly impressive!
His eyes shone with a hint of admiration.
Su Mo continued:
“Understanding what happened with the Qi Family is the first priority. Helping them, if possible, would be good.
“The true objective is still the Pure Yang Treasure.
“So further investigation is needed.”
As he mentioned this, he looked up at Wei Ziyi.
Wei Ziyi lightly sighed, “I understand. I’ll give it a try.”
Su Mo, however, waved his hand:
“I meant that you should not act rashly.”
“Huh?”
Wei Ziyi was puzzled, “Since he suspects my identity, wouldn’t it be appropriate for me to investigate?”
Su Mo shook his head:
“That’s not wrong to say, but it’s too hasty and ambitious.
“When your identity is revealed, how will Qi Dingtian perceive you?
“As a granddaughter who purely covets the family’s treasure—by blood but with no familial affection?
“It’s too cold-hearted.”
“This…”
Wei Ziyi nodded slightly, understanding Su Mo’s reasoning to be more thorough than she expected.
“Besides, we might not need to find out from Qi Dingtian directly.
“Since it’s a treasure, no matter how hidden, it must have left some hints.
“People tend to enjoy speculating on rumors.
“This could be entrusted to Duan Renjie and Old Fu, searching through the Qi Family’s servants, disciples, or even the townspeople of Tianqi City might be easier.
“Even if we don’t get the full picture, we can verify some details.
“And that would be enough.”
“Hmm.”
The crowd nodded immediately.
Yang Xiaoyun said, “Did we discuss two matters just now?”
“That’s right.”
Su Mo smiled, “In terms of urgency, the first task is to search for the Pure Yang Treasure, and the third task involves Ximen Huai and those coveting the sea map.
“But there’s a second matter…
“Our primary duty.”
He took out the box containing the Fansheng Pill:
“Since we have arrived at Tianqi Island.
“Let’s seize the opportunity to deliver this before anything happens with the Qi Family.”
This is what’s expected.
But before doing this, one needs to know what exactly is happening with the Qi Family.
Since Qi Dingtian won’t disclose, Su Mo and the others had to wait and see when Lie Huo Dao Ren would make a move.
It turned out that Lie Huo Dao Ren was less patient than Su Mo anticipated.
That very night, Duan Renjie, who was following Ximen Huai, returned to report to the Qi Family.
He said he’d found traces of Lie Huo Dao Ren, but for now, he hadn’t acted against Ximen Huai, seeming to be confirming something.
Su Mo smiled slightly, gave Yang Xiaoyun some instructions, then let Duan Renjie lead the way.
In a small alley, Su Mo met Fu Han Yuan and Cheng Suying.
The two pointed to an inn not far away and informed Su Mo:
“After leaving the Qi Family, Ximen Huai went to this inn to drink and drown his sorrows.
“He cursed how heartless women can be.”
As they spoke, suddenly there was a crashing sound.
The inn’s window was broken, and a fiery figure, carrying a large bundle, leaped out and dashed towards the outskirts of Tianqi City.
Cheng Suying and Fu Han Yuan instinctively looked at Su Mo.
Su Mo motioned with his hand:
“Return to Qi Family and listen to the Vice Leader’s orders.”
“Yes.”
The three agreed immediately, and when they looked up again, Su Mo was gone.
…
…
Outside Tianqi City is a mountain named Zhefeng Mountain.
On a wild mountain path stood a figure.
The figure appeared far away at first, but when glanced again, it was already near, and in the blink of an eye, it was gone.
This figure was Lie Huo Dao Ren!
He ran through the mountains, circling around until he reached the front of an abandoned Mountain God Temple.
He carefully studied the dilapidated temple and nodded gently:
“This is the place.”
He casually tossed the sack onto the ground, opening it to reveal the drunken Ximen Huai.
Lie Huo Dao Ren grinned:
“Money tree, oh money tree, you ended up in my hands again.
“Why didn’t you stay with the Qi Family if you couldn’t protect yourself?
“Rounding about aimlessly, all in vain, it seems I’m meant to prosper!”
