The Third Black Shadow

The head of the Mo family had already found out the origin of the Phoenix Blood Stone purchaser. It was a tricky situation; the person was a Foundation Establishment Realm disciple of the Ask Dao Sect Seeking Sect, and he was probably a nouveau riche. He was accompanied by two companions, also from the Ask Dao Sect.

The Foundation Establishment Realm was nothing special in his eyes, but the addition of the words "Ask Dao Sect" made it extraordinary.

The higher one's cultivation level, the more secrets one knows, and the more one understands the terror of the Ask Dao Sect.

Therefore, he needs to handle this matter personally.

He simply couldn't believe that three Foundation Establishment Realm disciples of the Ask Dao Sect Seeking Sect could discover Spirit Transformation cultivator trying to steal something.

However, he wasn't the only one stealing tonight.

You little thief, how dare you lay your hands on what I've set your sights on?

"Leave immediately!" The prefect and the head of the Mo family simultaneously released targeted pressure on each other. An ordinary thief would be so frightened by this level of pressure that he would be paralyzed and sit on the ground.

The prefect revealed a cold smile. He guessed that the Mo family was still not giving up after their failure last night, and had sent people over again tonight.

What's the use? If you run into someone like yourself, you can only blame your bad luck!

The pressures, almost identical in power, collided silently, causing the two to frown.

"Um?"

Both of them sensed that the other's aura was extraordinary, indicating that he was no ordinary person!

"Old Monster Mo!"

"Old Ghost Shi!"

The two recognized each other, followed by a silence that lasted for more than ten seconds.

There are only two Spirit Transformation stage cultivators in Luofeng County, so they're easy to spot.

They were all men of high standing who would disdain petty theft, so meeting here was rather awkward.

You can't exactly say you're out basking in the moonlight.

"What a coincidence, you're here too."

"Yes, what a coincidence!"

Then came another awkward silence lasting over ten seconds.

The prefect struck first, seizing the initiative. He used his Divine Sense to transmit his voice, which was solemn and full of righteousness. "I had already foreseen that a thief would come to steal tonight. I was lying in wait here, and sure enough, I've caught you. Old Monster Mo, surrender now!"

The prefect pulled out an iron chain from somewhere and put it on the head of the Mo family.

"Pah! Dressed like that, do you think I'm blind? And you have the nerve to say you're waiting for a rabbit to run into a tree stump?"

The head of the Mo family was clearly not buying it. This grandson was dressed in all black, just like him—who was he trying to fool?

He drew his weapon to fight.

Both were worried about being exposed, so they tacitly refrained from using their Law Power and fought silently.

The two had been fighting for decades and were very familiar with each other's methods. Knowing that this approach would not be effective, they stopped fighting after a few dozen rounds.

"This won't get us anywhere. You came here for that Phoenix Blood Stone, so let's all steal it by ourselves. Whoever gets it keeps it," the prefect suggested.

"Alright, it's a deal." The head of the Mo family readily agreed.

The prefect sneered inwardly. Even if the other party obtained the Phoenix Blood Stone, he would find a way to take it back. When it came to his future, who would keep their promise to him?

Coincidentally, the head of the Mo family thought the same thing.

Secretly, Lu Yang was recording everything using a recording device.

The two had already used their Divine Sense to locate the Phoenix Blood Stone and were preparing to go to Meng Jingzhou's room together when another dark figure scaled the wall and entered.

"Why is there another one?" Not only the prefect and the head of the Mo family were puzzled, but even Lu Yang, Su Yiren, and Li Haoran, who were observing in secret, were also surprised.

"Is your home that attractive?" Lu Yang asked Li Haoran.

Li Haoran rolled his eyes, not wanting to speak. Was it my house that was attractive? It was clearly Senior Brother Meng who was attractive because of the Phoenix Blood Stone he bought.

Lu Yang recalled the dark figures he had glimpsed out of the corner of his eye when he was tracking the two Golden Core cultivators last night.

Could it be the same person as the third dark figure tonight?

"The third dark figure is also at the Spirit Transformation stage," Su Yiren reminded him, making Lu Yang wary.

Who is the third dark figure? What is his purpose?

"What? Tonight, not only is there the prefect, but also the head of the Mo family and the third Spirit Transformation?" Meng Jingzhou couldn't see what was happening, but he was itching to hear their conversation.

I really want to see what's going on outside.

The third figure in dark robes wasn't surprised to see the prefect and the head of the Mo family. He nodded. "Good attitude, a quarter of an hour earlier than agreed. Let's go."

The prefect and the head of the Mo family exchanged a glance, realizing that they couldn't see through the shadowy figure's cultivation level.

Spirit Transformation stage? But where did Luofeng County get a third Spirit Transformation?

It seemed the other party had mistaken them for someone else, so they decided to play along and followed the third dark figure.

"My lord, I heard that disciples of the Ask Dao Sect live here. Is it safe for us to proceed?" the prefect asked from behind.

The third dark figure shrugged, "He's just a Foundation Establishment Realm disciple, what could possibly happen to him? Everything is ready now, except for a top-grade Phoenix Blood Stone."

"The highest quality Phoenix Bloodstone is in the hands of this Ask Dao Sect Foundation Establishment Realm."

"Once this is done, all three of us will be promoted. It's about to succeed, so why are you two so hesitant and indecisive? Hurry up and get on board!"

The third dark figure's target was also the Phoenix Blood Stone that Meng Jingzhou had bought.

"What exactly is this Phoenix Bloodstone you bought? It's specifically designed to attract Spirit Transformation." Lu Yang complained, "Serves you right for showing off your wealth. Now everyone knows you have a top-grade Phoenix Bloodstone."

"Who knows? If I had known this would happen, I would have just thrown it in the trash," Meng Jingzhou complained.

Three Nascent Spirit Transformation arrived at Meng Jingzhou's guest room at the same time.

"Phoenix Blood Stone!" The prefect's eyes lit up when he saw the Phoenix Blood Stone placed next to Meng Jingzhou.

Just as I suspected, it was the Phoenix Blood Stone that absolutely could not be allowed to enter the market.

The head of the Mo family noticed the prefect's reaction and knew he hadn't guessed wrong.

The third figure's eyes also lit up. Although he had never seen what a top-grade Phoenix Bloodstone looked like, this quality, even if not top-grade, was almost perfect and sufficient for his needs.

"By the way, sir, what do we need this Phoenix Blood Stone for?" the prefect asked casually.

Perhaps because the target was right in front of them, the third dark figure inadvertently lowered his guard and casually said, "Of course, we want to refine this phoenix under our feet into a corpse puppet, overturn the entire Fallen Phoenix County, and enhance the prestige of our Nine Nether Sect. Now the plan is in its initial stages, and we only need the top-grade Phoenix Blood Stone as the core."

"You're from the Nine Nether Sect?!" The Mo family patriarch exclaimed in disbelief.

"That's obvious, if we're not the Nine Nether Sect, then who else could we be... Wait, who are you!" The third figure realized that these two weren't his subordinates at all!

The three burglars who broke into the house were all on high alert, as if they were about to fight at the slightest provocation.

"Now that you've been discovered, you can't be allowed to live!" The third figure made a sudden move, revealing his peak Nascent Spirit Transformation stage cultivation, intending to take the opportunity to kill the two.

The prefect and the head of the Mo family are not to be trifled with either. They are both at the Spirit Transformation stage. You think you can kill us instantly? It's not certain who will kill whom!

At the same time, space froze, and none of the three could move, as if time had stood still.

Modify the rules to enhance the power of the Body Integration Realm.

Su Yiren made a move.