[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-incredible-sect-simulator":3,"chapter-incredible-sect-simulator-incredible-sect-simulator-chapter-257":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Incredible Sect Simulator",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1366909,1810,"Chapter 257: The Fish Takes the Bait","incredible-sect-simulator-chapter-257",257,"\u003Cp>The trades between cultivators lasted the entire afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Celestial South Exchange Conference ended, in a room at the inn in the market, three figures gathered quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them was Ma Xianming, who had previously traded with Lu Yuanshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two were also cultivators who attended the exchange conference, one named Du Yanbei, a cultivator from a sect family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s worth mentioning that Du Yanbei was a son-in-law of a sect family, thus retaining his original surname.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third person was a sect cultivator named Woolong, who had managed to acquire the Black Cloud Banner coveted by Lu Yuanshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is everything arranged?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woolong stared intently at Ma Xianming, a cunning glint in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xianming nodded affirmatively, \"No problem, the fish has already taken the bait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Ma Xianming took out a black stone from his storage bag to show Du Yanbei and Woolong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the mother stone from the Child-Mother Sensing Stone; the child stone has been secretly refined and integrated into that Blazing Heaven Sword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as they can’t discover the child stone, using the Child-Mother Sensing Stone’s thousand-mile tracking effect, we can easily locate the Lu Brothers and Sisters if they’re still within a thousand miles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, this time, let’s be more cautious. There’s a chance they might have some hidden techniques up their sleeves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woolong nodded in satisfaction upon hearing Ma Xianming’s success, his expression very solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, there’s no need to be so tense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the side, Ma Xianming laughed, indifferent to Woolong’s warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During the exchange, I carefully noted Lu Yuanshan’s cultivation, which is at most Fourth-Layer Foundation Establishment. His sister, Lu Zhiwei, is merely Third-Layer Foundation Establishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for Lu Changfeng, he hasn’t even reached the Foundation Establishment Stage. They’re obviously here to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill to help Lu Changfeng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just two cultivators at the Third and Fourth-Layer Foundation Establishment, combined with the strength of three of us, even a Fifth-Layer Foundation Establishment cultivator wouldn’t pose much of a lethal threat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woolong pondered for a while upon hearing this, hesitatingly saying, \"Judging by their cultivation aura, they’re indeed not fearsome, but considering their Golden Core Ancestor parentage, might they possess formidable magical treasures?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What formidable treasures could they have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xianming snorted coldly, \"If they had truly exceptional magical treasures, why would they covet my Blazing Heaven Sword? Clearly, they’re short of high-tier magical treasures, hence why they traded Thousand-Year Spiritual Milk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woolong agreed, \"Seems I’ve overthought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the Dubhe Institute? If we act and eliminate three high-tier members of the Cyan Mountain Sect, won’t we violate the sect system?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to worry about that. As long as we clean up our traces well, there’s nothing to fear afterwards, just sit back and relax.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, the Dubhe Institute is only responsible for protecting the Cyan Mountain Sect’s lineage, preventing extinction or annexation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re merely eliminating three sect cultivators; we’re not overthrowing the Cyan Mountain Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, Lu Changfeng is not a threat, easily killable. As for the Foundation Establishment Pill and Jade Marrow Golden Branch Lu Yuanshan holds, they’ll only be left as mere adornments for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Ma, Brother Du, as per our previous discussion, the Foundation Establishment Pill belonging to Lu Changfeng is mine. In my sect, I have a younger brother who urgently needs a Foundation Establishment Pill to establish his foundation, so I must acquire that pill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the Jade Marrow Golden Branch and other treasures, we can distribute them later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xianming and Woolong spoke confidently about their plan to eliminate the three Lu siblings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Du Yanbei, appearing pensive and silent on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woolong’s concerns mirrored his own thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Lu Yuanshan and his siblings seemed unremarkable in cultivation, still within the Foundation Establishment Stage, they were descendants of a Golden Core Ancestor, still blood relatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cyan Mountain Sect might not be wealthy or powerful now, with the sect leader only having Foundation Establishment cultivation, but they once had a Golden Core Ancestor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today they offered such treasures like Thousand-Year Spiritual Milk, who knows if they have more potent magical artifacts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, if they unleash Tier Three or Tier Four Talismans, even Crystallization Cultivators would retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foundation Establishment Cultivators can hardly withstand such power, risking death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it’s merely for a Foundation Establishment Pill or a Jade Marrow Golden Branch, such risks aren’t necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As someone who became famous as a loose cultivator, joining a sect family and receiving its protection and successfully establishing a foundation, receiving recognition, this was already fortunate enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouldn’t betray the family’s nurturing by risking interception and murder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Du Yanbei felt like withdrawing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xianming, as a loose cultivator, inherently acts independently and selfishly; offending the Cyan Mountain Sect can still mean fleeing the Chu Kingdom to mingle elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woolong hails from a Crystal Sect ’Fire Cloud Valley,’ backed by a sect stronger than the sect family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Du Yanbei no longer hesitated, speaking up immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gentlemen, I regret to inform you that I won’t participate in this operation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Du Yanbei’s withdrawal, Woolong’s expression changed, showing displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Du Yanbei, you previously agreed wholeheartedly; why change your mind now? Are you genuinely fearing the Lu Brothers and Sisters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, why suddenly back out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xianming found it unexpected too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let this matter rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Yanbei had no desire to elaborate on his reasons for withdrawal, rising to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve made my decision, forgive me for not joining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, are you sensing something amiss now as you withdraw?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woolong’s expression turned grim, \"If there’s anything to fear, speak up, don’t keep hiding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, Ma Xianming secretly heightened his vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Yanbei shook his head, \"My concerns, you’ve already discussed earlier, saying more is futile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Farewell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he headed for the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing Du Yanbei’s firm exit and withdrawal from the action, Woolong wore a dark expression but didn’t stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Du, you’ve just reached Foundation Establishment Stage, far from Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei’s match. My reason for inviting you was merely to handle Lu Changfeng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you’re unwilling, why should I force you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without you, Brother Zong and I can still deal with the Lu Brothers and Sisters. In the end, you’ll have one less person to vie for the spoils.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking bluntly, Woolong made no effort to persuade further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xianming, eyes gleaming, watching Du Yanbei’s retreating figure, suddenly rose and blocked Du Yanbei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Du, wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haven’t I made myself clear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blocked from leaving, Du Yanbei furrowed his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>",1096,"2026-06-05T21:35:32.955Z",1,"novelbin.me","1efc315094c47f4807b061d2f2fd1a701c3d8983571b2c44981428613f9de425","incredible-sect-simulator-chapter-258","incredible-sect-simulator-chapter-256",1002,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fincredible-sect-simulator-cover.jpg"]