Chapter 703: To the Black Abyss (2)

“That’s right, both pairs of twins around Lin Miao are at the Meridian Passage Realm in cultivation. They’re there for his personal protection. If you want to kill him, I’m afraid it’s going to be very difficult,” Hongniang said.

“Hongniang, what else have you found out?”

“Lord, I’ve also discovered that…”

“Everyone leave, Hongniang stays alone,” the Lord ordered, sweeping his gaze over the others in the hall.

“Yes, foster father, my Lord!”

Apart from Hongniang and the Lord, everyone else left the room.

“Hongniang, you can speak now.”

“I discovered that Lin Miao’s master, Sun Simiao, and Dongguo Sun are senior and junior brothers. They are the last remaining line of Huichun Valley that we are searching for. Last time at the auction in Li Hen City, we used the Celestial Fire Furnace as bait to lure him out, but the Scorpion messed up, and he escaped. I found out that Dongguo Sun is hiding in Lin Miao’s manor outside the city, and also, the Scorpion may not be dead and is in his hands!” Hongniang reported respectfully.

“Is what you’re saying true?” The Lord’s expression finally changed as he stood up from his tiger-skin chair, his eyes glinting intensely.

“Hongniang wouldn’t dare deceive you, my Lord. If it weren’t for the recent ‘ma-plague,’ I wouldn’t have uncovered these secrets,” Hongniang said solemnly.

“Good, excellent. The alchemy recipes left by the alchemist saint that Huichun Valley controls, I’ve sought for years without success. That old fox Dongguo Sun really knows how to hide. If it weren’t for me using the Celestial Fire Furnace as bait, you couldn’t have been drawn out. You want to hide? This time, I want to see where you can hide!”

“Hongniang, gather our forces. I am going to capture them!”

“My Lord, don’t!” Hongniang quickly interjected to stop him.

“What do you mean?”

“Previously, with the ‘ma-plague’ and Huichun Nectar affairs, Wendao Sect has already got wind of it. They’ve sent people to Dongshan. If Wendao Sect detects us, they will definitely come again with full force,” Hongniang explained.

“How did Wendao Sect find out so quickly about the Shenxiao Association’s connection to us?”

“It’s Fairy Rose, Situ Wan. She’s in Dongshan. While investigating the theft of the Huichun Nectar, I discovered her activities. She sent the information back to Wendao Sect. Our mole within Wendao Sect urgently reported back that Wendao Sect has sent Tianquan Peak’s Great Elder Gu Tiande along with the Gu Family scions, on their way to Dongshan and should arrive in a few days.”

“What, that old fox Gu Tiande is coming. Perfect timing, I can settle our old scores with him!” The Lord snapped the armrest of his chair in a laugh instead of anger.

“My Lord, they probably don’t know our true identity yet. Since the Green Blade Sect is already exposed, let Shen Yidao bear all these repercussions for us,” Hongniang suggested.

“Hmm, the Scorpion is just a puppet we’ve propped up on stage. He doesn’t know our true details, so there’s no fear of him saying anything. Initially, we intended to use the ‘ma-plague’ to expand Shenxiao Association’s influence. However, it seems this plague will soon subside. Shenxiao Association must retreat underground immediately, otherwise, when Pei Jian acts, he’ll certainly target Shenxiao Association. We won’t be able to resist with our current strength, and more will be exposed if the court makes a move,” the Lord said.

“You’re truly wise, my Lord,” Hongniang took the opportunity to flatter.

“Hongniang, what’s your plan?”

“My Lord, I’ve found out that this Lin Miao, despite being young, is quite the womanizer. Not only does he have a marriage contract with Sun Simiao’s daughter, but he’s also engaged to Xu Qixi, the daughter of the Xu Family in Dongshan, although they haven’t wed yet. It’s basically set. Then, there’s Shi Yin, who he saved before, and the twin sisters from the Snow Mountain Sect. Any ordinary man would consider it a blessing to marry even one of these women, yet he’s brought them all into his home. For someone this capable of capturing the hearts of so many women, I propose using the beauty trap.”

“The beauty trap?” The Lord furrowed his brows, evidently not quite approving of Hongniang’s suggestion.

“My Lord, do you want to recruit Lin Miao, destroy him, or kill him?,” Hongniang asked.

“Explain.”

“If you want to recruit him to work for us, using coercion may not be the way; we must use gentler methods. If you purely want to destroy or kill him, regardless of the goal, you need contact with him,” Hongniang stated.

“Can’t we just kill him outright?”

“We can, but he himself possesses considerable cultivation, and there’s the protection of the two Snow Mountain Sect women. If he manages to escape, there won’t be a second chance,” Hongniang said.

“Send Shen Yidao.” The Lord decided.

“Alright, but Shen Yidao was injured by Fahai and is recovering. It might take at least ten days to half a month,” Hongniang informed.

“I can wait for ten days,” the Lord nodded.

“Understood, I’ll relay orders to Shen Yidao.”

“Mhm, once Shen Yidao completes the task, after my success, I promise to help him rebuild the Green Blade Sect and elevate it to a first-class power, replacing the Snow Mountain Sect!”

“Yes, my Lord.”

…

“How do you feel?”

“Mm, unprecedentedly comfortable. My Lord, with your skills, it’s no wonder Bingyun ignores societal norms…”

“Shut up, I don’t want to bring that up. It was a misunderstanding from the start,” Lin Miao retorted irritably.

“But you did have that kind of relationship. How will you explain this to Yuyao in the future?”

“No need to explain; Yuyao won’t find out.”

“And what about us? Just now you applied needles on me; according to societal norms, either I marry you, or there’s no other choice.”

“Whatever you wish,” Lin Miao was too lazy to argue with Jin Wushuang. Saying anything more was futile because, when a woman gets unreasonable, trying to reason with her is like playing a lute to a cow.

“Since you’ve agreed, it’s settled. Just don’t dislike me for being older when the time comes.”

“Uh…” Lin Miao didn’t know what to say.

…

Jin Wushuang settled, there was still Situ Wan. Lin Miao had to persuade her to accompany Jin Wushuang to Black Abyss.

Convincing Situ Wan was simpler than seducing her.

This woman was particularly clingy now, almost like water upon touch. A true reflection of the essence of womanhood.

“Ah Miao, why are you so diligent today?” After the intimacy, Situ Wan lay satisfyingly on the man’s shoulder, exuding an enchanting aroma.

She had already overestimated his ability but still underestimated it. This young man was full of tricks, exceeding her expectations.

The extreme pleasure made her deeply captivated, feeling increasingly dependent, even thinking she had fully degenerated into what she despised.

“I need your help with something,” he said.

“You say it; if I can help, I won’t refuse.” She traced her finger across his chiseled face. She hadn’t found him that attractive before, but now his face seemed increasingly masculine.

“Alright, then I’ll say it,” Lin Miao continued, “I want you to help me with something you’re best suited for…”

“You want me to infiltrate Black Abyss and cooperate with Baili Bingyun at the Li Hen City Embroidery Lodge to take down Black Abyss?” Situ Wan was taken aback.

“Yes, I discovered that the Scorpion in Black Abyss is a puppet of Carefree Hall. In fact, Carefree Hall has already secretly controlled Black Abyss. They are hiding in Black Abyss, training two powerful forces: the Profound Armor Army and Blood Massacre. The Green Blade Sect also depends on Carefree Hall and has participated in multiple assassination attempts on the Crown Prince. Therefore, Black Abyss must be eradicated. But Black Abyss is in Longchuan Canyon, where court forces cannot reach, so we must rely on the power of the martial world. Back when we eradicated Carefree Hall, your Wendao Sect was also a major force. If Carefree Hall rises again, they will surely retaliate against Wendao Sect. They’ve failed in three attempts to assassinate the Crown Prince, and Carefree Hall’s strength has suffered greatly. It’s the right time for us to strike and sever their roots in Black Abyss!” Lin Miao said in one breath.

Situ Wan knew Lin Miao’s connection to Huichun Valley, whose fall was directly linked to Carefree Hall.

Even if Lin Miao didn’t want to oppose Carefree Hall, Carefree Hall wouldn’t spare Huichun Valley’s line anyway.

It must be not only for the Crown Prince but for himself.

Of course, if Carefree Hall rises again, it would also trouble Wendao Sect. Since she knew, she couldn’t let it go either.

She had already reported the situation about Shenxiao Association to her sect, and they should send someone over. She needed to find an excuse to leave temporarily.

Going to Black Abyss seemed like a good choice.