Published: February 24, 2025
Murong Daoist looked at Gongsun Ruoxi, “Alright, during this time, you have delayed a lot while searching for this person. Next, you can focus on your closed-door training to become a low-level grand artisan. After more than two years, the three great ancient sects will hold the artisan techniques grand competition. I have high hopes for you.”
“Yes, Master.” Gongsun Ruoxi responded and then asked, “Master, how is Junior Sister Zhong Wu doing with her refining?”
"I will go guide her shortly. I believe that on the day she exits her seclusion, her strength and refining skills will see a significant leap."
"She will definitely be as outstanding as you in the future."
…
The next day, at noon, in Huangfu Fang City, Hall of Discipline.
Lu Wu and Qiu Yongming sat across from each other.
"Brother Lu, how do you feel about my suggestion just now?" Qiu Yongming asked with some anticipation.
Lu Wu nodded seriously, "Of course, Tan Yun is someone we both want to kill. I will make sure he dies as soon as possible. Once he is dead, Elder Qiu will surely keep his word."
"That goes without saying." Qiu Yongming said emphatically, "After Tan Yun's death, I will gladly present to you a low-grade Respect Grade Artifact Flying Sword!"
…
Another day passed, and after Lu Wu returned to Lu Dao Immortal Mountain, he saw Jiang Xia waiting anxiously outside his cave dwelling.
"Elder Twelve, not good," Jiang Xia rushed over.
"Elder Jiang, what is the panic about?" Lu Wu frowned.
Jiang Xia hurriedly replied, "There is news from Elder Feng, who is guarding the Lamp Soul Palace. He said that half a month ago, Steward Duan’s life lamp was still functioning properly, but when he checked yesterday, he found that Steward Duan's life lamp had gone out!"
"What? Duan Zhen is dead!" Lu Wu's expression turned serious. "Come inside and talk."
Lu Wu stepped into the cave dwelling, deeply worried. Jiang Xia followed closely.
Inside the cave, Lu Wu frowned, "Tan Yun killed my direct disciple Ye Ling, so I instructed Duan Zhen to kill Tan Yun."
"With his strength at the first layer of the refining soul realm, he certainly wouldn't die at Tan Yun's hands. So how did he die?"
Hearing this, Jiang Xia cautiously said, "Elder Twelve, Shen Qingfeng treats Tan Yun as his own. Is it possible that Shen Qingfeng discovered something and killed Steward Duan?"
Lu Wu's brow furrowed further, "If Shen Qingfeng really did kill him, that old scoundrel would definitely inform the chief. If the chief knows, she would suspect me. But if that’s the case, why would the chief let me return from Azure Spirit Immortal Mountain? What is she really planning? This is something I genuinely can’t understand!"
Putting aside his confusion, Lu Wu looked at Jiang Xia and sighed, "I initially wanted you to take action against Tan Yun, but now it seems that Duan Zhen's death has already alarmed the snake."
"Jiang Xia, do you have a good idea to eliminate Tan Yun?"
Jiang Xia thought for a moment and said, "Elder Twelve, since Tan Yun managed to kill Ye Ling, it indicates that his strength is at most ranked 150 on the Dan Dao Battle Rankings. Why not let our disciples handle it?"
"I’ve heard that your eldest disciple Ouyang Qian and second disciple Gao Yang Wushuang will emerge from the Supreme Mustard Seed Time-Space Pagoda in eighteen days. Why not let them kill Tan Yun? It will be easy!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Wu fell silent for a while before nodding, "Qian is ranked 45 on the Dan Dao Battle Rankings, and Wushuang is ranked 36. They are both strong contenders on the Crouching Dragon Rankings. Having them kill Tan Yun is indeed a good idea!"
"Let’s do this. I will leave this matter to you. Once they exit their seclusion, let them find a suitable opportunity and reason to kill Tan Yun!"
Jiang Xia grinned maliciously, "Understood! Just wait for the news of Tan Yun's death!"
…
Time flew by, and half a month later, at Ice Clear Immortal Mountain.
Inside the tightly shut Ice Clear Hall, disappointed voices could be heard.