Chapter 40: It Must Be Other Foundation Establishment Families Fishing

Hearing this, the shopkeeper Lu Ming fell silent. It was indeed true; judging by the strength of that Loose Cultivator, killing that mysterious Loose Cultivator was not such a simple matter.

Besides, who knew what methods that mysterious Loose Cultivator possessed?

If one were not careful, it would likely cause the Lu Family to lose even more Qi Refining Late Stage Cultivators.

Then, for the Lu Family, this would likely be a catastrophe.

"And the most important point is, how do you know the other party is definitely a Loose Cultivator and not a Cultivator from another family?"

"You are fishing, trying to rob and kill a Loose Cultivator, not knowing that they might also be fishing, intending to rob and kill our Lu Family Cultivators."

"Could a Cultivator who can deceive your eyes be so simple?"

The Lu Family Great Elder sneered, pointing out the most fatal problem.

"This!"

Shopkeeper Lu Ming suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, as if a basin of cold water had been poured over him from head to toe, because he simply could not determine if that mysterious Cultivator was truly a Loose Cultivator.

What if they were a Cultivator from another family, and the other party was bait specifically sent to ambush the Lu Family?

What should be done then?

This was a point he had to consider carefully.

"Has that Loose Cultivator already left Miyun City now?"

The Lu Family Great Elder asked.

"That's right, they have indeed left Miyun City."

Shopkeeper Lu Ming nodded.

"Then that's it. This Loose Cultivator is undoubtedly bait, with the goal of luring our Lu Family Cultivators out of the city to ambush us outside. As long as they finish off us Qi Refining Ninth Layer Cultivators, then the Lu Family will have no possibility of producing a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Those Foundation Establishment families are truly ruthless."

The Lu Family Great Elder said gloomily.

He knew just how ruthless the Lu Family had been over these years and how many Foundation Establishment families they had offended.

Now that those Foundation Establishment families saw the Lu Family declining, they all wanted to kick them while they were down.

"No way, are those Cultivator families that ruthless?"

Shopkeeper Lu Ming clenched his fists.

"Hmph, even more ruthless than you imagine. I suspect that the Loose Cultivator, acting as bait, even wants to lure out our Lu Family Ancestor."

A Cold Glow appeared in the Lu Family Great Elder's eyes: "Try to imagine, if even Qi Refining Ninth Layer Cultivators cannot deal with them, and we have already lost several Qi Refining Ninth Layer Elders, then wouldn't our Lu Family Ancestor have to take action?

The problem is, once they take action and leave Miyun City, they fall right into the enemy's trap. Those Foundation Establishment Cultivators might just be waiting to deal with our Lu Family Ancestor; even if they can't kill the Ancestor, they could severely damage the Ancestor's vitality.

You must know that if the Ancestor holds on, they can still live for a few more years, but once they exert themselves and the vitality in their body leaks away, they might not even survive for a few months. Wouldn't our Lu Family be finished by then?"

"Indeed."

Shopkeeper Lu Ming was breaking out in a cold sweat. If the Lu Family Ancestor died, then he and the rest of the Lu Family Cultivators would likely be slaughtered by the other Foundation Establishment families.

Except for a few clansmen, likely not a single one would survive.

He never imagined that a small Loose Cultivator could contain so many schemes and plots.

One moment of carelessness could lead to the destruction of the Lu Family. What a vicious scheme this was.

"Of course, there is another possibility, which is that this mysterious Loose Cultivator is truly a Loose Cultivator who just happened to obtain a legacy and mastered powerful combat strength, which is why they killed several of our Lu Family Cultivators."

"The problem is, our Lu Family is currently in a precarious state and could be destroyed at any moment; we simply cannot gamble."

"If we lose the gamble, we are completely finished, and even if we win, there isn't much benefit—it would just be killing a Loose Cultivator."

The Lu Family Great Elder said gloomily.

"I understand, Great Elder."

Shopkeeper Lu Ming nodded. He was not a fool; how could he not understand the Great Elder's meaning?

The Lu Family was currently far too weak; without a new Foundation Establishment Cultivator being born, they could be destroyed at any time.

Even if the other party were truly just a Loose Cultivator with no conspiracy behind them, the Lu Family could not make a move.

Because the most important thing for the Lu Family right now was the birth of a new Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Beyond that, they could not concern themselves with other matters; they could only hole up inside Miyun City.

Relying on the Second-tier Array of Miyun City, other Foundation Establishment families would not dare to come and cause trouble.

The Lu Family must act like a tortoise hiding its head right now.

Of course, once the Lu Family produced a new Foundation Establishment Cultivator, the situation would be completely different, and old scores and new grudges would be settled together.

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Time passed in the blink of an eye, and a month went by.

With the Lu Family having lost several Qi Refining Late Stage Cultivators and the mastermind behind the scenes no longer stirring up trouble, the entire Miyun City seemed to return to its former peace, and the incidents of vendettas on the streets became increasingly rare.

It seemed that Miyun City was gradually recovering its former prosperity, with a large number of Loose Cultivators pouring into the city.

At this very moment, Zhou Sui was also staying at home in bitter cultivation, while his clone remained hidden in a cave outside the city, keeping out of sight for the time being.

Because it was a clone, essentially a Sub-Gu of the Clone Gu, it was a Gu Insect and did not need to eat or drink, nor did it even need to breathe air.

As long as the main body was still alive, the clone would also remain alive.

Therefore, this clone was like a dead object, hiding in the mountain cave without moving at all.

"Strange, the Lu Family seems to have no movement at all, and they haven't sent anyone to look for my clone. Could it be that the Lu Family really didn't do anything about it?" Zhou Sui stroked his chin.

Originally, he had prepared for the clone to perish; after all, facing the Lu Family's powerful strength, he had no way to hide.

But he had waited for a full month, and still, no movement had appeared.

It was as if the death of several Qi Refining Late Stage Cultivators was nothing unusual for the Lu Family, and they had no intention of seeking revenge at all.

They didn't even intend to issue a wanted notice, as if nothing had ever happened.

"No, that won't do. I still can't be so certain. Who knows if the Lu Family is fishing, deliberately waiting for my main body to appear so they can round us all up? It's better to be cautious."

"Three months. At least wait another three months. If the Lu Family still has no reaction, then there is nothing to worry about."

A glimmer of light appeared in Zhou Sui's eyes.

Zhou Sui did not want to take any risks, not even the slightest risk.

If he could attain the Dao and longevity by cultivating steadily and securely, why would he need to take risks?

In any case, the Treasure was right there and would not grow legs; he could go and take it at any time, there was no need to rush.

In short, in this dangerous world of immortal cultivation, one must tread as if on thin ice in all matters.

Caution is always better than carelessness.

Who knows how many Cultivators have met an untimely death because of a moment of carelessness.

He would certainly not repeat their mistakes.

Thinking of this, Zhou Sui subconsciously looked at his Virtual Panel.

【Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Qi Refining Fifth Layer (Progress 45%), Lifespan: 19 (120) years old】

【Aptitude: Eighth Grade Spirit Root (75%)】

【Sword Dao: First-tier High-grade (55%)】

【Rune: First Tier Mid Grade (65%)】

【Phantom Demon Transformation Art: Mastery (35%)】

【Fireball Technique: Minor Achievement (35%), Wind Blade Technique: Beginner, Golden Light Technique: Beginner, Cold Ice Technique: Beginner, Spring Breeze Turns to Rain Technique: Beginner...】

Clearly, after a month of bitter cultivation, his cultivation had also improved quite a bit.

(End of this chapter)