Chapter 2134: What's it to you what he does?

Li Hongyan silently confirmed the choice in his heart, then immediately said to the middle-aged scholar.

"He Mo, are you willing to achieve this great merit for my Wuji Xiancheng?"

Actually, when Li Hongyan looked at him, He Mo had already guessed what he was thinking; upon hearing this, he rose without the slightest hesitation and respectfully performed a salute.

"I, your subordinate, am willing."

He Mo was the first to speak in agreement, naturally also wanting to achieve this great merit.

Moreover, compared to others, he also considered himself the most suitable for this task.

Because this task relies on wit, not reckless fighting.

Dealing with brains is definitely something for this scholar like him.

Seeing He Mo confidently agree in one go, Li Hongyan nodded satisfiedly.

"Not bad, then I'll wait for your good news; you may freely mobilize the city's forces."

"Yes, thank you, City Lord; I will surely not disappoint you."

With the matter settled, everyone quickly went their separate ways, each busy with their own affairs.

And with Li Hongyan's order, He Mo's power could be said to have instantly reached its peak.

Because he can freely dispatch Wuji Xiancheng's commands, others must unconditionally cooperate with him.

However, He Mo did not make a big show; with only three days, after selecting a force of over two thousand, he bade farewell to Li Hongyan and led them into Wuji Shanmai.

As He Mo said, many people aren't needed for this, since from the start they never intended to fight the beast tribe.

If the matter cannot be done, then let the Dao One Immortal Sect bear the brunt.

Compared to numbers, the consumption of treasures this time is the main expense.

After all, we need to visit the Dao One Immortal Sect; without giving them some sweetener, why would they risk blocking blades for us?

Therefore, when departing, He Mo visited the city's treasury several times, and with Li Hongyan's permission, took away many good things.

These good things are for use on the Dao One Immortal Sect, and Li Hongyan was not stingy either.

Those who undertake great endeavors, how can they keep staring at small accounts?

Without bait, how can you fish?

He Mo confidently led his people into Wuji Shanmai, heading straight for the Dao One Immortal Sect.

However, he did not immediately make contact with the Dao One Immortal Sect; instead, he chose a place not far from it as the base for Wuji Xiancheng.

Just looking at the surrounding withered trees and dark land, this is a desolate tract, certainly not an auspicious feng shui spot.

The subordinates all asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Sir, are we establishing the base here?"

There are many better places than this, and they are not far from the Dao One Immortal Sect, yet He Mo ultimately chose this one.

Facing the subordinates' doubts, He Mo lightly laughed and said.

"Yes, right here."

"But this place........................"

"It's very desolate, right? That's exactly what I want."

Upon hearing this, the subordinates were still confused; others choosing a site would pick the best spot, but He Mo deliberately sought out this desolate place.

Seeing all the subordinates with doubtful expressions, He Mo also laughed and explained.

"For now, the beast tribe's reaction is uncertain; we are mainly probing, and choosing this desolate land is first a show of weakness, so as not to provoke a fierce reaction from the beast tribe."

"Furthermore, our chosen spot lies right behind the Dao One Immortal Sect; should anything change, with the Sect taking the front, we can withdraw calmly."

"Compared to any auspicious feng shui land, don't you think safety comes first?"

Under He Mo's explanation, everyone finally grasped the deeper meaning, and their doubts quickly dissipated.

Each of them also deeply felt He Mo's old, crafty cunning.

No one objected, and the choice of the base was thus settled.

Construction was not troublesome; just directly set up the Spirit City, and soon more than ten compounds appeared on this desolate land.

The central one was especially grand and imposing.

As for the surrounding trees, they had naturally been cleared earlier; in just a day, this place formed a small-scale town.

The over two thousand from Wuji Xiancheng temporarily settled there.

He Mo planned to visit the Dao One Immortal Sect in a couple of days; rushing over now would make the purpose too obvious.

By then, if the Dao One Immortal Sect became wary, it would be very unfavorable for the subsequent plan.

So, things must proceed step by step; we cannot rush.

He Mo believed he could endure the wait, not at all anxious, while on the other side, the Dao One Immortal Sect naturally learned of their presence right away.

Over two thousand entered Wuji Shanmai, and they also directly set up a Spirit City not far from the Dao One Immortal Sect.

It is clearly intended to reside there long-term.

This matter was quickly reported to Qi Xiong; as the Sect Master of the Dao One Immortal Sect, it was indeed up to him to decide.

Inside the main hall, after hearing the steward's report on He Mo and the others, Qi Xiong turned his head toward the person who had come to find him—Hong Zun, who was sitting there drinking alcohol as if it were none of his business—and asked in an annoyed tone.

"Did you hear what was just said?"

"What words?"

Upon hearing that, Hong Zun blankly raised his head, set down his wine gourd, and replied with a doubtful expression.

Just now he had been busy drinking and really hadn't paid attention to what was going on; now that Qi Xiong asked, Hong Zun was naturally at a loss.

Seeing Hong Zun's dazed expression, Qi Xiong frowned and spoke irritably.

"You are, after all, an elder of my Dao One Immortal Sect; can you at least pay some attention to many matters?"

"Oh oh, okay, then what exactly is the matter?"

「You....... sigh............. 」

Qi Xiong's eyelid twitched, but he could only sigh helplessly, and then he truthfully told Hong Zun about He Mo and the others' affairs.

Upon hearing Qi Xiong's words, Hong Zun finally realized what was going on, but he said it with a relaxed expression.

"What's the big deal? If they want to come, just let them come."

"Besides, that place is just a dead land, worthless, and the land has been polluted by the beast tribe."

"In that place, forget about treasures; even the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is probably scarce."

"If Wuji Xiancheng wants it, just give it to them; after all, they haven't shown any hostility."

Hong Zun spoke indifferently; upon hearing this, Qi Xiong couldn't help but nod, also feeling that Hong Zun made sense.

Given the current situation, our Dao One Immortal Sect basically needs to take no action.

For now, let's just quietly observe the people of Wuji Xiancheng, see what they intend to do, and then make a decision when the time comes.

"What you say is also right; we've been worrying needlessly."

Since we're not going to worry about it for now, Qi Xiong had someone monitor He Mo and the others' every move, and he himself didn't take any other action.

As long as Wuji Xiancheng doesn't cause any trouble, to be honest, Qi Xiong couldn't be bothered to deal with them.

Anyway, we don't need that place in the Dao One Immortal Sect; giving it to them is fine—we'll just see what they want to do.

"Keep an eye on those people."