Chapter 98: The Minimum Guarantee Plan

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"This kind of thing requires the County Magistrate to take action. Even using excuses like being focused on work and wholeheartedly serving the people is too far-fetched!"

"This can only mean that County Magistrate Li used the small flags to set up this Anti-Longevity Formation that covers the entire county!"

"What!"

The four of them arrived at a secluded mountain forest. Lu Yang took out the map of Yanjiang County, which was marked with the nodes of the Anti-Longevity Formation deduced last time: "The locations of the nodes of the Anti-Longevity Formation should be the same as before. Before this, I want to confirm one thing first. Lan Ting, the blood sacrifice you mentioned, is it killing people at the nodes, or is it using the essence blood of cultivators as a sacrifice to activate the grand formation?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Man Gu and Lan Ting were shocked. Only Meng Jingzhou had anticipated this, and his reaction was not great.

When they first entered Yanjiang County, he had said that collusion between the government and the demonic path was not uncommon.

Seeing that there were more and more people on the large stone bridge, Lu Yang suggested leaving this place first and finding a place where no one was around.

"Not to mention the impact of capturing three Foundation Establishment stage demonic cultivators on County Magistrate Li's political achievements. Three Foundation Establishment stage demonic cultivators—if there is no branch rudder, a small county only has so many Foundation Establishment stage demonic cultivators. This is equivalent to clearing out the leaders of the demonic cultivators in a county."

"After the Anti-Longevity Formation is activated, it might not be noticeable on the surface, but as time passes, clues will certainly be discovered."

"If Yizhanghong were not in front, the government would vigorously track down the murderer. At that time, both the Yanjiang Branch and County Magistrate Li would be at risk of exposure."

"County Magistrate Li very cleverly arranged for Yizhanghong."

"Yizhanghong set up the Anti-Longevity Formation first. Even if County Magistrate Li activates the Anti-Longevity Formation to reduce the longevity of mortals, the government will only focus its attention on Yizhanghong."

Man Gu was surprised: "But Yizhanghong didn't succeed in setting it up."

Lu Yang sneered: "Not succeeding in setting it up is Yizhanghong's one-sided story. It's possible that the formation was really activated, but Yizhanghong operated it improperly, only reducing longevity without increasing his own cultivation base. This kind of thing is also very likely to happen. After all, it's an unfamiliar formation, and any accident could occur."

Man Gu still couldn't understand: "Yizhanghong's two companions could also confirm that it wasn't set up successfully."

Lu Yang said: "Companions? Where would demonic cultivators get companions? They all use each other. It's reasonable for Yizhanghong not to tell the truth to those two."

"With such a ready-made suspect, if you don't suspect Yizhanghong, who would you suspect?"

"Moreover, Yizhanghong's crimes are numerous, and it must be a death sentence. Perhaps by the time the government discovers that the Anti-Longevity Formation has been activated, Yizhanghong will have already been executed."

"With Yizhanghong as a target, who would still suspect County Magistrate Li?"

Meng Jingzhou and Lan Ting nodded repeatedly after hearing this, agreeing with Lu Yang's point of view.

Lu Yang asked again: "Also, are there seven nodes that need blood sacrifice?"

Lan Ting looked at Lu Yang in surprise and nodded, not understanding how Lu Yang knew this. Didn't he say he didn't understand formations?

"When I left yesterday, I met seven deacons. They were temporarily summoned by Branch Master Chu. There must have been some task. I guess it was to arrange for them to take the essence blood and wait for the opportunity at the formation nodes."

"In this way, tell me more about the knowledge of the Anti-Longevity Formation."

Lan Ting did not decline and circled seven points on the map of Yanjiang County: "These seven places are the key nodes for activation. They are near the scenic spots of Yanjiang County, and the eye of the formation is at... the mountainside of Songshan!"

To break through using the Anti-Longevity Formation, one must, of course, choose a secluded place.

"Let's remove some Anti-Longevity Talismans first to prevent the formation from activating. However, if we do this, it is very likely that we will be noticed by Branch Master Chu. Instead of being found by him, it's better for us to set an ambush first and catch him off guard," Lu Yang said.

It was precisely because Lu Yang was worried about a battle with Branch Master Chu that he did not leave the four's fighting styles in the recording ball.

The three of them felt troubled. At that time, it would be a life-and-death battle. Branch Master Chu was a late-stage Jin Dan existence and extremely difficult to deal with.

"Is it okay to report to the government and tell Fang Qingyun about this?" Man Gu asked.

Lu Yang shook his head: "If Fang Qingyun learns about the formation on the small flags, he will definitely suspect County Magistrate Li. If County Magistrate Li is caught, then our identities as demonic sect disciples will also be exposed."

Lan Ting hesitated: "Relying only on the four of us to deal with a late-stage Jin Dan, I'm afraid it will be difficult to take him down."

Lu Yang was confident: "Don't worry, we will make full preparations. If there's really no other way, I still have a minimum guarantee plan."

"What is it?"

"Eldest Senior Sister's Zoomorphic Fist!"

Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu's expressions changed drastically after hearing this. Lan Ting noticed their change and was confused: "What is Eldest Senior Sister's Zoomorphic Fist?"

"It's the ultimate move of the Lu Family Zoomorphic Fist!" Lu Yang said with a confident face.

Lan Ting nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

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"Of course, they might be two people. These are just speculations, but no matter what the situation is, the method to activate the Anti-Longevity Formation will definitely not be killing mortals!"

Man Gu still didn't understand. Meng Jingzhou explained: "County Magistrate Li wants to be promoted. If a vicious murder case occurs during the Spring Festival, does he still want to be promoted? Even if he has cleared the connections above, those above cannot blatantly let him be promoted."

"Moreover, with the status of a County Magistrate, what is difficult about taking the essence blood of cultivators? Just find a few cultivators in the prison."

Lu Yang shook his head: "Not an undercover agent, nor a partner. I suspect Branch Master Chu and County Magistrate Li are the same person!"

"There is no direct evidence, only two points of suspicion."

"First is the time Branch Master Chu summoned us. It has always been at night. I have inquired about this with other deacons, and the deacons said that other branch rudders are not like this."

"Second is that both Branch Master Chu and County Magistrate Li are about to be promoted, and the time is almost the same."

Man Gu gasped. This world was even darker than he had imagined. If Branch Master Chu and County Magistrate Li were the same person, wouldn't that mean he was eating from both the righteous and demonic paths?

Man Gu suddenly realized and felt that this world was truly dark: "In other words, the undercover agent planted by the branch rudder in Yanjiang County is County Magistrate Li. With County Magistrate Li's cultivation and status, should it be more appropriate to use a cooperative relationship?"

"Last night, I heard from the government people that when the small flags were being set up, County Magistrate Li personally supervised them, requiring that the positions of the small flags must not be wrong."

Lan Ting still had some questions: "County Magistrate Li and Yizhanghong both set up the Anti-Longevity Formation. Is it a coincidence or is there a connection?"

"I think there is a great connection." After figuring out the relationship between Branch Master Chu and County Magistrate Li, Lu Yang had new views on many things.

The three were puzzled. The person who set up the formation must be a demonic cultivator. For a demonic cultivator, killing is naturally much more convenient than using essence blood.

"Who do you think has such a large hand to be able to hide the Anti-Longevity Formation in the small flags, and specifically set it up overnight, using the night to cover it up, so that even if people are sleepy, no one will suspect?"

Lan Ting did not understand Lu Yang's meaning: "Both methods are possible, but usually the former is used. Killing only requires killing mortals. Using too much essence blood of cultivators will affect the cultivation base and is also unfavorable for future practice."

Lu Yang was thoughtful: "Then the person setting up the formation should use the second method."

Meng Jingzhou reacted instantly: "Someone in the government, and someone with high status and great power!"

Lu Yang nodded: "Yes, to be precise, it's the County Magistrate!"

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