Killing Two Birds with One Stone

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Moon Empress.

An old man with one arm, at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, hurriedly entered Wuqi Mountain in a Flying Boat.

The old man with the missing arm looked weak, and the Flying Boat he was piloting swayed precariously, almost plunging headlong into Small Turtle Peak.

"Brother Yunfei?"

Lan Chang'an was drinking tea in the pavilion when he saw the disheveled, one-armed old man.

Guan Qiaozhi went over and helped Mu Yunfei over.

"Brother Yunfei, what happened?"

Lan Chang'an glanced at him and saw that Mu Yunfei was not injured.

The long, hurried journey left him with depleted Law Power and a deficiency of both Qi and Blood.

"Brother Chang'an, Ren Longbo is critically injured and his life hangs by a thread!"

Mu Yunfei's face was gloomy, and he said bitterly.

Is Mu Renlong on the verge of death?

Lan Chang'an was slightly surprised; he had just dealt with Mu Renlong a few months ago.

The opponent is in good condition and is plotting to obtain a pill to advance to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

Who did it?

"Ren Longbo was returning from Yellow Dragon Immortal City when he was attacked by the Huang Family patriarch ' Huang Tankong '."

Mu Renlong gritted his teeth and said.

"Huang Tankong? That old fellow is nearing the end of his life, his body is aging..."

Back in Yellow Dragon Immortal City, during the bidding for the Second-Order Longevity Pill, Lan Chang'an sensed that Huang Tankong's lifespan was only twenty years left.

Now, more than a decade has passed.

The old codger, nearing his deathbed, has seen a significant decline in strength.

As a seasoned Foundation Establishment Early Stage, Mu Renlong has extensive practical experience and is not much inferior to the aging Huang Tankong.

"Before Uncle Renlong fainted, he said that Huang Tankong used a secret technique in this battle, which overdrawn his life force and came at a great cost. He wouldn't live more than a year," Mu Yunfei added.

Upon hearing this...

Lan Chang'an had already understood the cause and effect.

Mu Renlong plotted to Breakthrough Pill for the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, so he came to Wuqi Mountain to find Alchemist and went to Yellow Dragon Immortal City to collect materials.

The above process inevitably leads to leaks.

Ten years ago, Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Maple Leaf Huang Family died at the hands of "Liang Shaotian." Since then, the family has kept a low profile and focused on consolidating its assets.

The two sides had been on good terms for many years, Mu Family gradually lowered their guard.

Huang Tankong, who is old and frail, has had a much lower profile, but now he has suddenly launched an attack.

The final result.

The strongest Foundation Establishment from the two major Lineage were nearly traded one for one.

Trading a Foundation Establishment Early Stage for a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator sounds like a profitable trade.

However, Mu Renlong is still in his prime and has the opportunity to advance to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

Huang Tankong was already nearing the end of his lifespan.

The Mu Family was the one who suffered the loss.

That's fine.

If both factions lose one Foundation Establishment at the same time, it will not have a significant impact on the overall situation.

The key point is...

The only remaining Foundation Establishment in the Mu Family... he doesn't even bear the surname Mu!

Huang Tankong's intentions are malicious; he's killing two birds with one stone!

Lan Chang'an's eyes flickered, discerning the sinister scheme within.

Mu Renlong is dead.

There are no Foundation Establishment cultivators in the original Mu Family.

As an outsider who Foundation Establishment, will Li Ergou annex the Mu Family or establish his own independent entity?

This is a tremendous test of humanity.

Li Erqing has many children, and his bloodline has spread throughout the Mu Family, forming a lineage that should not be underestimated.

Even though Li Erqing had a conscience, he did not turn the tables on his host.

His many descendants, relying on their ancestor's connections, easily obtained more resources and intentionally or unintentionally bullied the cultivators of the Mu Family clan.

It's difficult to keep everyone on the same level.

If this continues, it will inevitably breed conflict and lead to division.

Huang Tankong's last move planted a huge time bomb for the Mu Family.

"Brother Chang'an, this is a letter from the Eldest Miss."

Mu Yunfei took out a letter and gave Lan Chang'an a deep look.

This was the first letter Lan Chang'an received from Mu Xiuyun since leaving the Mu Family.

Decades ago, when he first arrived at Yellow Dragon Immortal City, he heard the news that Mu Xiuyun had failed to Foundation Establishment. He sent a letter to Bamboo Leaf Mountain to offer guidance and comfort.

Mu Xiuyun did not reply at the time.

Lan Chang'an read the letter for a long time.

There were four main points.

First, Mu Xiuyun received the letter that Lan Chang'an sent decades ago.

At that time, she had failed to Foundation Establishment and was not in the mood to respond, so she hoped that Lan Chang'an would not blame her.

Secondly, she failed to appreciate the Foundation Establishment that Lan Chang'an brought to the Mu Family and the opportunity he had secured for her.

Third, various expressions of gratitude, such as the knowledge of Talisman Master that Mu Maode brought back, which greatly benefited her.

This includes Lan Chang'an's guidance to Mu Bingyun and his assistance to the Mu Family in purchasing Second-Order Spirit Beast.

Mu Xiuyun made it clear that Lan Chang'an had done everything he could for Jade Moon Lake, and it was the Mu Family who owed him something.

Fourth, I hope Lan Chang'an can return to Jade Moon Lake to see Mu Renlong one last time.

Lan Chang'an knew perfectly well what was going on.

Finally, the fourth point is the real purpose of Mu Xiuyun's reply.

Outsiders who receive the letter won't understand this part.

What good would it do for Lan Chang'an to go back and take a look at Mu Renlong?

Throughout the entire Mu Family.

Only Mu Xiuyun knew that Lan Chang'an's cultivation Cultivation Method was extraordinary, possessing Spring Return Secret Technique, and he was no ordinary cultivator.

Once, Mu Xiuyun swore an oath against her Inner Demon, and has kept it a secret for so many years.

If the Mu Family hadn't faced such a major trouble, Mu Xiuyun wouldn't have made an exception and written to Lan Chang'an.

She wasn't lying when she mentioned that she wasn't in the mood to reply to letters back then.

Knowing that Lan Chang'an was no ordinary cultivator who had gone out to seek fortuitous opportunity to Foundation Establishment, and that she herself had failed to Foundation Establishment first, she was inevitably disheartened.

Lan Chang'an put away the letter, looked at the one-armed old man in front of him, and asked about Mu Renlong's specific injuries.

In the letter, Mu Xiuyun only mentioned it briefly.

Mu Yunfei's description was more detailed.

Based on his experience from several lifetimes, Lan Chang'an judged that there was a 90% chance he wouldn't make it back in time.

It took Mu Yunfei quite some time to get here.

Li Erqing, being a Foundation Establishment, needs to stay and oversee the Mu Family; he can't come here personally.

When Lan Chang'an returned, he would at most find a corpse.

Could we really expect him to perform a true miracle of bringing the dead back to life?

Lan Chang'an instructed Guan Qiaozhi to prepare a delicious meal and have Mu Yunfei eat two bowls of Spiritual Rice to restore his physical strength and Law Power.

"Brother Chang'an, aren't you coming back with me?"

Mu Yunfei finished his meal hastily, feeling anxious and uneasy.

"Brother Yunfei, distant water cannot quench immediate thirst; no matter how anxious we are, it's useless."

Lan Chang'an spoke calmly.

Mu Yunfei's cloudy old eyes showed a slight disappointment, but he did not complain.

His Law Power had almost fully recovered, so he bid farewell and boarded the Flying Boat.

"Brother Yunfei, be careful on the road."

Lan Chang'an gave a word of advice.

"Brother Lu, you're not planning to help the Mu Family this time?"

Guan Qiaozhi was clearing away the dishes when she casually asked...

"How can I help?" Lan Chang'an asked in return.

Guan Qiaozhi shook her head, unable to explain.

We can't let Lan Chang'an return to the Mu Family, or go to the Maple Leaf Huang Family to seek revenge.

This is all something she didn't want to see.

I need to go into seclusion for a while, so please don't disturb me in the near future.

Lan Chang'an left behind a message and went to the deepest Secret Chamber in the cave.

He had no intention of going to Jade Moon Lake to rescue Mu Renlong.

Except for not being able to make it in time.

He wouldn't risk his lifespan and reveal the secret of Changqing just to save a Foundation Establishment cultivator with whom he only had a casual acquaintance.

Lan Chang'an would rather help the Mu Family cultivate a new Foundation Establishment cultivator in the future.

Mu Yunfei's old face was etched with wrinkles and filled with worry. He sighed and steered his Flying Boat away from Wuqi Mountain.

They flew hundreds of miles, passing through a dense forest.

Despite his extensive combat experience, a chill ran down his spine.

Observe your surroundings cautiously.

He suddenly remembered that before parting, Lan Chang'an had told him to "be careful on the road."

Mu Yunfei vaguely realized why Lan Chang'an was unwilling to go back to the Mu Family with him.

Lan Chang'an was known as the "Turtle Talisman Master" because he was famously cautious and unwilling to take risks back in the Mu Family.

Fortunately, the chill seemed to be just an illusion, Mu Yunfei flew out of the area safely.

In the dense forest.

An elderly man with white hair and a somber demeanor, dressed in simple clothes, stared at Mu Yunfei's departing figure with deep-set eyes and a gloomy gaze.

It was hard to reconcile the withered, ghost-like old man before them with Huang Tankong, the first Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Huang Family.

"Lan Chang'an..."

Huang Tankong coughed lightly, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, and looked in the direction of Wuqi Mountain, his face filled with resentment.

"Uncle Tan, Lan Chang'an is quite sensible; he doesn't seem to have any plans to return to Jade Moon Lake."

An elderly man with prominent cheekbones emerged from a hidden tree.

This elderly man, in his seventies, is Huang Changling, the second most senior Foundation Establishment Ancestor in the Huang Family.

"It's hard to say. Lan Chang'an is cautious and prudent, but he won't directly help Jade Moon Lake. He was most likely the one who brought that Foundation Establishment to the Mu Family back then."

"Cough cough... I can't be sure, but after my death, this person won't openly or secretly help the Mu Family."

Huang Tankong coughed and gasped for breath, expressing his concerns.

Previously, he had spared no effort to expend his life force, inflicting a fatal injury on Mu Renlong, leaving him on the verge of death and with no chance of survival.

Completing this step will sow the seeds of future problems for the Jade Moon Lake Mu Family, most likely leading to their division.

The only thing I'm worried about is Lan Chang'an.

This young man has cultivated good relationships and has a wide network of connections. If he lends a helping hand in the future, he may still be able to help the Mu Family overcome their difficulties and recover their strength.

Putting aside everything else, Li Erqing, the remaining Foundation Establishment Ancestor of the Mu Family, is Lan Chang'an's underling.

Huang Tankong in ambush here, ready to use up his last breath to drag Lan Chang'an down with him.

Unfortunately, Lan Chang'an did not return to the Mu Family with Mu Yunfei.

"You don't need to linger here. Lan Chang'an won't be passing through here. Bamboo Leaf Mountain Market must have its own Foundation Establishment cultivator in charge."

Huang Tankong gave the instructions.

Huang Changling, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, has been stationed in Bamboo Leaf Mountain Market for many years.

Although the Marketplace had hired a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator as a retainer, he was ultimately not one of their own and could not leave for an extended period.

Huang Tankong was the main force in the previous attack on Mu Renlong. To prevent Huang Changling from being injured or dragged into the mess by Mu Renlong, he was only asked to assist and look after him.

"Uncle Tan, what's next?"

"I only have about half a year left to live. I'll go and wait around near Jade Moon Lake one more time. Perhaps that kid will take a longer route and return to the Mu Family from another direction."

Huang Tankong coughed dryly.

"If I don't make it to prison within six months, I'll return to my clan to arrange my funeral."

Take care, Uncle Tan.

Huang Changling looked reluctant and bowed before leaving.

In the valley opposite the dense forest.

A sallow-faced young man stood in the shadow of a large tree, like a piece of rotten wood, utterly insignificant.

Behind him, the Earth Rock Rat emerged from its burrow.

"Huang Changling?"

The sallow-skinned young man squinted as he looked at the Raincoat Middle-aged Man flying overhead.

Although the other party concealed their identity, they could not hide it from his powerful Divine Sense at this moment.

Under the guise of seclusion, Lan Chang'an secretly slipped out to track Mu Yunfei and observe the surrounding situation.

Beneath the Secret Chamber of Small Turtle Peak Cave, a hidden tunnel had long been dug out by the Earth Rock Rat, allowing adults to travel together to reach the outside of Small Turtle Peak.

"Huang Tankong only has a lifespan of a little over half a year?"

Lan Chang'an closed his eyes, and his Divine Sense instantly traversed five or six miles, enveloping the dense forest opposite him, displaying every detail clearly.

Such a range of Divine Sense far exceeds that of the Foundation Establishment Realm!

Even in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, the range of Divine Sense generally does not exceed one hundred feet.

At this moment, the second frame of the Nine Imprint Tablet Stele, radiating a bright White-Bearded Elder, exudes a soul aura above the Peak Core Formation.

Lan Chang'an only needed to merge his mind with it to receive a terrifying boost to his Divine Sense senses.

After more than ten years of spiritual nourishment.

The Soul Imprint of the Second Life in the Nine Imprint Tablet has been lit for over a year.

Such a powerful weapon requires ten years of spiritual nourishment; Lan Chang'an naturally wouldn't use it as a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

(End of this chapter)