Tianmu Mountain had a prior offense when it came to Foundation Establishment Pills. Six years ago, Lu Zi'an and the Lu Yan clan had fought over an inner sect disciple slot, and Lu Zi'an had ended up stealing a Foundation Establishment Pill.
Thus, upon hearing that they had lost another Foundation Establishment Pill, Liu Xiaolou found it both unexpected and perfectly reasonable. Could stealing Foundation Establishment Pills be a tradition among Tianmu Mountain's officers?
Since the news had come from Dai Shenggao, its source was quite reliable, and Liu Xiaolou was tempted as well.
Tempted though he was, he knew his own limits. Even if they got their hands on this Foundation Establishment Pill, it probably would have nothing to do with him.
"Has Senior Longshan received the news?"
"Old Dai should have informed him too. He will presumably go."
"Chieftain Zuo, there is only one Foundation Establishment Pill. Does Hermit Dai know that you have reached Qi Refining Perfection as well?"
"He knows. He means for everyone to work together to seize the Foundation Establishment Pill first. Then the three of us will bid for it, and the highest bidder gets it. The spirit stones put up will be divided among the others who took part."
"That is one way to do it... Whose hands is the Foundation Establishment Pill in? Is the target particularly tough? Do we need to join forces?"
"Most likely. Old Dai did not explain the specifics, only told me to bring you all back for discussion."
After thinking it over, Liu Xiaolou asked, "It has been nearly half a year since Baiye Mountain Manor was broken into. Is the heat still on?"
Chieftain Zuo said, "Naturally, it is. But after so long, it is no longer as severe as it was half a year