It was rather absurd when you thought about it.
From beginning to end, Lu Yang had only wanted a strand of Shen Metal. Yet because of that, he had been swept into the schemes of who knew how many True Lords.
It had been the same when I sought Yin Wood in my previous life.
For no reason at all, he had fallen under Sky Soaring's Perception Barrier and been plotted against alongside Suo Huan like an idiot. Even now, remembering it brought tears of bitterness to his eyes.
By now, he could not even be bothered to curse.
Fortunately, the bitter days had finally passed. A great battle among the True Lords was imminent, and none of them had time to care about him. If he did not slip away now, then when would he?
With a thought, Lu Yang immediately summoned Xiu Xin True Person. He then took out the Shen Metal, intending to have her deliver it to Hidden Sword Manor later. Then his true body would act, kill and seize the treasure. Killing with the Calamity Waves left no cause and no effect, enough to make anyone unable to deduce what had happened.
Of course, that still isn't foolproof.
But Sky Soaring and True Lord Clear Serene Flying Snow both have more important matters to attend to right now. Even if they notice something wrong, they can't possibly have the time to come after me.
That time would be enough for him to hide himself away once again.
As for the avatar, it could simply reincarnate.
There was no denying that this plan still carried enormous risks, but it was already the safest method Lu Yang could think of. Other than that, he had no choice.
He could not possibly give up the Shen Metal.
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