``` "If I had been more cautious, this wouldn’t have happened," Lu Changsheng sighed lightly. "My lord, Xiahou Monie evidently came prepared..." Ling Zixiao said softly, gripping Lu Changsheng’s hand. It implied they had intimate knowledge of Lu Changsheng’s movements, his physical condition, and the weak points of the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation. Experience tales at freewebnovel There was clearly a problem! "It seems, this matter is inextricably linked to the Yu Family!" Lu Changsheng’s face tensed as he spoke coldly. Though he had concerns about saving face and had spared the Yu Family so far, should they truly be involved in such matters, he would no longer consider any face-saving measures! "I also suspect the Yu Family’s involvement," "But Yu Ningu is a smart man. The entire Yu Family relies on his support. He wouldn’t rashly risk danger and cooperate with the demonic path," "Moreover, he’s bound by the Heart Demon’s oath and a Second Rank Spiritual Contract." "There’s also the possibility that he was coerced by Xiahou Monie," Ling Zixiao murmured. In her view, Yu Ningu was unlikely to resort to such actions. But under the coercion of Xiahou Monie, it was not so certain. After all, their own Family’s formation had been breached by Xiahou Monie. The formation on Xiao Jing Mountain was merely First Grade. If Xiahou Monie wanted to move against Yu Ningu, it would be effortless. And for Xiahou Monie to act against their Family, using the Yu Family, and Yu Ningu, to learn about their situation was all too normal. "I will send a message to the Ji Family later to check on the situation in Xiao Jing Mountain," Lu Changsheng nodded and said. He had taken Xiao Jing Mountain as a vassal to keep an eye on the Yu Family. "If the Yu Family is indeed related to this matter, my lord could leave it to Qingyun Sect to handle," Ling Zixiao whispered. "Very well," Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this. He knew that if the collusion between the Yu Family and Xiahou Monie was confirmed, Qingyun Sect would deal with the Yu Family, and he wouldn’t need to intervene. "My lord, we also need to report the matter of Xiahou Monie to Qingyun Sect." "Moreover, as far as I know, among the members of Xiahou Monie, the old ancestor Xiahou Wuwo has been missing, without a trace." "Now that they have lost a Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator in our Family, they might seek revenge," Ling Zixiao continued. "Xiahou Wuwo," Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing the name. He said coldly, "If he dares to come, I want to see how he plans to seek revenge!" Armed with the Ninety-Nine Mysterious True Strategy and more than ten Third Rank Talismans, if the enemy dared to come, he could ensure they would not return! "As a Demonic Path Cultivator, this person has evaded the Qingyun Sect’s pursuit for so long; he certainly has many tricks up his sleeve. You should still be careful, my lord." "Even if you are not afraid, we have many children at home to consider in the face of such a threat," Ling Zixiao advised, seeing Lu Changsheng’s confidence and knowing he was unafraid of False Core individuals. In the Cultivation World, anyone who could break through the False Core was not ordinary, Especially someone like Xiahou Wuwo. Not only was he a False Core Immortal, but he had also taken many treasures of the Xiahou Family during the battle at Blackwater Pool and surely had many methods at his disposal. "At this stage, I intend for the children to stay home and focus on their cultivation until the clamor subsides; there’s no need for them to go out." "As for the external Family businesses, just hand them over to others to manage, or engage in profit-sharing cooperation with other Family powers," Lu Changsheng said decisively. With the Family currently in the spotlight, there was always the possibility that people would target his children. "That also works," Ling Zixiao nodded gently upon hearing this. She knew that Lu Changsheng was unlike other families. He didn’t need to rely on numerous Family businesses to make money. The current output of Bi Lake Mountain was sufficient to sustain all members of the Lu Family. After chatting a bit more with Ling Zixiao, Lu Changsheng suggested she rest well. "Sigh!" Exiting Changsheng Hall, Lu Changsheng looked at the vast expanse of Bi Shui Lake, took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly. "I need to plant the Mount Sumeru Tree King as soon as possible," he thought to himself. He had planned to deploy the Mount Sumeru Tree King after all arrangements for the Family were in place. After all, with a Third Rank Demon King stationed at the Family, their safety was assured. However, if the Third Rank Demon King’s presence were revealed, it could also attract significant trouble and danger. So, his idea was to ensure thorough preparation. "Sister Miaoge," Lu Changsheng called out as he arrived at the mountain gate, addressing Lu Miaoge. This point of the formation had been weakened since the man in the black robe used a banishment pearl and a powerful Third Rank Talisman, effectively shattering it, causing the array flags buried there to malfunction; an Array Master was needed for repairs. Otherwise, a notable vulnerability would persist here in the Great Formation, making it easily breachable. "Changsheng, how is Sister Ling feeling?" Lu Miaoge approached with a gentle smile, her voice soft. "She has awakened, there’s no serious harm, but her body can only recover slowly through care," Lu Changsheng sighed. Ling Zixiao’s health had marginally improved, But because of this incident, her condition had worsened. After conversing with Lu Miaoge for a while, Lu Changsheng went to inspect the items left behind by Xiahou Monie. Under the effect of Ling Zixiao’s Talisman, both individuals were reduced to ashes. Only a Second Rank Yin Corpse, a few treasures, and Storage Bags remained. "Hmm?" Lu Changsheng noticed the two Storage Bags with narrowed eyes. One bag contained many items, including rare materials and several Demonic Path Magical Instruments. The other was quite empty. Aside from a few Elixir Medicines, some Talismans, and one Spiritual Artifact, there was nothing else. Lu Changsheng inquired with Lu Miaoyun about whom the Storage Bags belonged to. "Yu Family, Foundation Establishment Early Stage." ```