An outright robbery was absolutely out of the question. Xi Sang was level 50; Chu Mo reckoned a single punch would be enough to smash him to pieces.
The best approach was to proceed slowly. Though this spirit was a taboo, it still had the tastes of the living: building a ghost kingdom, appointing ghost officials, and enjoying offerings.
If he could slip into its inner circle before making his plans, his chances might be somewhat better.
"This calls for a long-term plan. There's no rushing it."
While he was pondering this, Chu Mo's expression suddenly shifted. The Mystic Womb Incarnation he had temporarily left in Fuli Heaven had received a message from Si Yun.
With a shift of his will, he turned and withdrew from Eternal Night.
Fuli Heaven, the Turbid Abyss Sea, Spirit Rhinoceros Island.
His expression slightly solemn, Si Yun looked at Chu Mo across from him and said, "Brother Chu, there's been movement. Senior Brother Jiqing will probably act soon."
"You're certain?"
"Certain. He's secretly gathering manpower and preparing secret treasures right now. Everything is being done in utmost secrecy. You could count those in the sect who know about it on one hand."
The affirmative reply only deepened Chu Mo's surprise.
Si Yun was extraordinarily well informed. He could even learn the precise timing of something this important. At Chu Mo's request, True Person Youzhen had also been watching Jiqing's movements, yet he had not sent back so much as a whisper.
It seems whoever wants Jiqing dead really does come from within the Immortal Garden. Is this a struggle for power and profit? Probably not just that. They might have their sights on [Lady Red Phoenix] too.
After all, a [spirit] was precious enough to turn brothers against each other, to say nothing of