Before long, Jian Fenghao learned the purpose of their expedition from Wang Shuo, leaving him both surprised and delighted.
"This is simply wonderful! Fellow Daoist Jin had courage and luck in equal measure. He actually pulled it off!"
A Sky Sword Sect elder beside him also said, "This benefits us even more than killing Li Ling would."
The others all agreed. "Indeed. Those people from the North Sea got there first and even restored some of the restrictions inside. Even if we seize it, they may have hidden contingencies.
They also have Core Formation experts and great cultivators. With forces attacking from every direction, even we would suffer grievous losses, however strong we are.
Afterward, who knows how much time and resources we would have to spend developing it before recouping our investment? We might even have to share the proceeds with other parties to secure their support. Just thinking about it gives me a headache.
But if we can destroy the foundation their arrangements rely on, things become far more favorable. At least we could hold this estate with our own strength, without relying on outside support."
Jian Fenghao said, "That may be true, but dealing with Li Ling is the key. If we cannot even take him down, everything else is empty talk."
The Sky Sword Sect elders asked, "Elder Jian, what do you intend to do?"
Jian Fenghao's gaze sharpened slightly, but he smiled. "Fellow Daoist Jin and Fellow Daoist Zhu have not come out, have they? There are also a number of Xiwu Sect true disciples inside whose fate remains unknown. We can probe him under the pretext of acting at someone's request."
He immediately gave orders. "Leave a few people here to knock at the gate and deliver a message. Tell him I invite Fellow