Chapter 609
“Indeed, it’s only natural for an immortal like you to know such things.”
Before Xiao Li, the immortal, could speak, Mo Chaozong continued to talk to himself.
Xiao Li, the immortal, replied calmly, “Since he’s your friend, Luo Ye, then bring him along. The big matter you mentioned is about dealing with Qingyuan Sect and taking the Cycle of Life and Death formation, right?”
“Brother, you really can’t hide anything from you,” Luo Ye said with an awkward smile.
“Of course, I can’t let my brother do this for free. The Divine Sect has prepared a generous gift…”
“I have no interest in gold and silver treasures.”
Xiao Li shook his head.
To be honest, he didn’t need to act when he said this.
Both Luo Ye and Mo Chaozong could see the casualness in his words, as well as the air of a transcendent who regarded wealth as mere dirt.
Even a master of the Xuan realm couldn’t escape this norm. What kind of person could casually say such a thing?
Is it any wonder he’s an immortal?
“So, what does brother mean...?”
“The Cycle of Life and Death formation is indeed interesting. Let me play with it for a few days when the time comes.”
Li Mo said casually.
He wasn’t genuinely interested, but the more difficult conditions he proposed, the more reasonable they seemed.
Having gone through the undercover life in Tianren City, Xiao Li had already mastered the art.
“Uh...” Luo Ye hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth, and said, “I will consult with the deputy leader. I won’t let you down, brother.”
“Good, then it’s settled.”
With that, a mist enveloped the area.
When they regained their senses, Li Mo’s figure had already vanished.
Mo Chaozong stared at the spot where he had disappeared, lost in thought.
“Mo, if you join us, the benefits won’t just be that Lingxi Sect becomes a major sect in Zhenzhou.”
“What else is there?”
“The last prince of the Great Shang, nourished by the Cycle of Life and Death formation for a thousand years, is now blessed with good fortune. I’m sure you’ll be interested.”
“But we are, after all, a righteous sect…”
“Who knows what the heavens and earth know? Once Qingyuan Sect is gone, who will remember? Even if I, the Demon Calling Sect, want to inform the world, no one will believe it. What worries do we have?”
...
“Exactly, Lingxi Sect and the Demon Calling Sect have teamed up.”
“And they’ve also invited a very handsome and powerful helper.”
After Xiao Li left, he didn’t return to his residence but instead went to the External Affairs Hall of Qingyuan Sect.
Coincidentally, Elder Qian was discussing matters with Shangguan Wencang.
Xiao Li recounted everything he had seen and heard that night in detail.
“Great! Lingxi Sect, at least on the surface, is a righteous sect, yet they secretly consort with the Demon Calling Sect. Just the illegal assembly alone could get them caught by the Celestial Patrol!”
Elder Qian was furious, but then he realized something was off:
“How did you find out?”
“Xiao Mo, I know you care about the sect.”
Shangguan Zongzhu said earnestly, “But you are now the face of our Qingyuan Sect. With a big tree comes the wind. Dangerous matters like gathering intelligence should not be taken lightly next time.”
After lecturing him, he asked:
“By the way, who is the helper they invited?”
“It’s me.”
Li Mo pointed to himself.
“??”
The Zongzhu and Elder Qian leaned back slightly in surprise.
Chapter 708: The Authority Certification of the Cold Fairy
Seeing the direction Li Mo pointed, Shangguan Wencang almost unleashed his martial arts, ready to strike. Wasn’t that tantamount to cleaning house?
The Demon Calling Sect and Lingxi Sect had ulterior motives; they were two peas in a pod.
You, the future of Qingyuan Sect, are their invited helper?
“Zongzhu, you don’t know…”
Li Mo cleared his throat, urging the old Zongzhu to calm down.
“What’s going on?” Shangguan Wencang suppressed his headache.
“At first, I had no choice. To gather the power of all beings, I preached in the Southern Frontier under the alias of Heitu Xiansheng, and even had the demon tribes of the Southern Frontier cooperate with me in a play.”
“Isn’t that where the Demon Calling Sect gathers the power of all beings?” Shangguan Wencang’s head throbbed even more, and he was puzzled.
The power of all beings was the foundation of the Demon Calling Sect.
Since ancient times, the struggle for the Dao has been a life-and-death matter. You preached on their territory; that took some guts.
“Exactly.”
“No, wait, didn’t they have a vendetta against you?”
“At first, I just wanted to gain the trust of the Southern Frontier’s people. Who knew the Demon Calling Sect would believe it too?”
Li Mo shrugged, helplessly saying:
“I was just trying to bluff my way through, claiming to be an immortal from the Wanxiang Xianzong, and even took them to see the treasure vault of Wanxiang Xianzong, which was actually just a bit of my own assets.”
“.......”
Shangguan Wencang fell silent for a moment, scratching the back of his head with his pipe.
I knew you had money.
But I didn’t expect you to be such a braggart.
What surprised him even more was that the Demon Calling Sect was genuinely fooled.
“To be fair, seeing this kid’s assets with my own eyes, I believe whatever he says,” Elder Qian wiped the corner of his mouth.
“So what should we do now?”
With the biggest helper of the Demon Calling Sect right here, Shangguan Wencang had to ask for his opinion.
“Pride comes before a fall. To destroy them, you must first let them swell.”
“Where did you learn all this?”
Shangguan Wencang felt it was somewhat familiar but couldn’t place it.
Li Mo replied, “The art of fighting, it’s quite useful. The Zongzhu can study it.”
Shangguan Wencang suddenly remembered.
Not only had he seen it, but he had also experienced it firsthand.
“.......” After a moment of silence, Shangguan Wencang said, “You should elaborate on your plan.”
“To make them swell, I first need to make them think I’m a great asset. But I’m all alone, and my friends from the Southern Frontier’s demon tribes are easily recognizable.”
“So?”
“So I want the elders of Qingyuan Sect to be my subordinates, making them believe that the advantage lies with me, and that attacking Qingyuan Sect will be a piece of cake.”
Shangguan Wencang: “?”
Isn’t that like going home?
“I’ll think about it. You can go back for now.”
Shangguan Wencang waved his hand, supporting his forehead.
After Li Mo left, he pondered for a while.
“Xiao Mo’s ideas are always so outlandish. They sound unconventional, but upon reflection, they might actually work…” Elder Qian thought it was feasible.
Moreover, he had done similar things before; he had been a killer, so what was one more time?
“I know, but…”
Shangguan Wencang sighed, “I’m just thinking, the top of the Yushu Zhilan list, how can he act like this and still be worthy of the title?”
...
Two days later.
The announcement of the Yushu Zhilan list stirred quite a commotion in the martial world.
After all, the Hundred Flowers Peerless list came out every year, and unlike the Qianlong list, which had more fluctuations, ever since Ying Bing took the top spot, the rest seemed to lack suspense.
But the Yushu Zhilan list was a first.
To be fair.
Xiao Li wasn’t bad-looking, but compared to the vast heavens and earth, he seemed rather ordinary.
“Li Mo actually took the top spot?”
In Qiushui Pavilion, Shang Qinqing held the latest record of the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, her eyes wide open.
“I feel like the boss in person looks a bit different from the one in the album…” Qin Yuzhi gazed at the album, pondering.
The one in the album was clearly much more handsome than the real deal.
It looked like it had been photoshopped.
The album had no issues with being photogenic...
“Because it was painted by Ouyang.”
A familiar voice suddenly rang out from outside, accompanied by the sound of jingling bells.
The visitor was Tian Miao.
She was accompanied by a girl in a pale yellow dress, her eyes bright and full of a scholarly spirit, looking younger than Tian Miao.
“I was wondering why she looked like the heroine in a romance novel…” Shang Qinqing realized, “No wonder she’s more handsome than the real thing.”
“Li Shaoxia in person is definitely more handsome than in the album,” the girl said, not backing down.
Tian Miao said helplessly, “I told you when we came, but you didn’t believe me. These two are people who often interact with Li Mo; why don’t you believe them?”
“Senior sister, you don’t understand. There’s something called charisma.”
“As the number one in Qianlong, the most spirited person in the world, looks no longer matter. Even if he were just a pig butcher, he would still be charming…”
Tian Miao didn’t know how to respond.
To be fair, Li Mo’s ranking as number one was largely due to her junior sister’s contributions.
“Hmm?”
Seeing the girl’s starry-eyed admiration, Shang Qinqing and Qin Yuzhi exchanged wary glances.
The girl continued, “And he’s clearly devoted to his wife, yet he’s so loyal. He and the Cold Fairy share a deep bond, willing to give everything for each other. The top of the Yushu Zhilan list must be the most affectionate in the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands. What’s wrong with me changing the first place to Li Shaoxia?”
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