Chapter 94: Chapter 94: When did they run away, who tipped them off_l
Translator: 549690339
Boom! Boom! Boom!-
In an instant, the Tier-One Defensive Array of Zhou Sui’s home crumbled under the bombardment of numerous cultivators from the Misty Cloud City Patrol. The ground was marked with a dense network of cracks.
The entire house looked like it would collapse at any moment.
The deafening sounds echoed all around, accompanied by billowing smoke.
“Elder, the cultivator inside has disappeared, probably ran away after hearing the news,” a voice reported.
Immediately, a group of Patrol cultivators rushed in to conduct a thorough search.
Their expressions were cautious, alert and ready for a potential ambush.
But no matter how they searched, the house was empty, wiped cleaner than a person’s face.
Dreaming of finding even a grain of Spirit Rice was as pointless as wild fantasy.
Their hopes of getting rich quickly vanished.
“Damn it, those three female cultivators ran away so fast they didn’t leave a single thing behind. When did they get the news? Was someone tipping them off?” An Immortal Mist Sect cultivator grumbled.
He had initially believed that capturing these three Late-Stage Qi Cultivators would yield valuable assets.
After all, mighty cultivators of the Late-Stage Qi Cultivation would undoubtedly possess numerous treasures and Spirit Stones.
Even if they had to hand over the majority, they would still have made a significant fortune from the small part they could keep.
But now, there had been absolutely no gain.
The female cultivators who used to live here had vanished without a trace.
“It shouldn’t be possible for them to have received any information. Practically all the cultivators in the vicinity are under our control. Who could’ve tipped them off?” The elder from the Lu family sounded quite vexed.
When they arrived at the house, he demanded the cultivator inside to come out.
However, he quickly realised that there was no response from within, and he immediately sensed something was amiss.
The Patrol cultivators swiftly struck, shattering the Tier-One Array.
When they entered, they found that there was indeed no one inside. The residents had already vanished without a trace.
This made the elder even more frustrated. Their opportunity to strike rich was lost.
“This band of female cultivators surely planned with great care. They probably got wind of our actions half a year ago and made the necessary preparations. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been able to escape so timely.”
“This place is just too tidy, leaving not a speck of treasure. Not even a grain of rice.”
“Clearly, these women have been plotting this for a long time. It’s far from something spur-of-the-moment.”
The Immortal Mist Sect cultivator voiced his speculation.
His name was Yan Yi, an Inner Sect Disciple of the Immortal Mist Sect, and a cultivator of the Late-Stage Qi Cultivation. He was the leader of this mission.
“Yan Yi, what should we do now?” The elder from the Lu family seemed a bit hesitant.
The three Late-Stage Qi Cultivators they were dealing with were women. If they harboured any resentment towards the Lu family and the Immortal Mist Sect, they could pose a significant threat. Precautions must be taken.
The Immortal Mist Sect cultivators may be safe due to their formidable strength, but the cultivators from the Lu family would not have that luxury.
“Don’t worry, they’re only three Late-stage Female Cultivators. Where can they even hide within this small Misty Cloud City?”
“Let’s conduct a thorough search of Misty Cloud City. I simply refuse to believe they can get away.”
“When I find these three women, I’ll make sure they know the might of the Immortal Mist Sect.”
Yan Yi’s face turned sinister, his aura becoming menacingly murderous.
He didn’t believe that the female cultivators could escape. Even if they managed to escape for now, it was nothing more than a temporary reprieve.
The entire Misty Cloud City was enveloped by arrays, leaving no blind spots.
No one could escape.
When the time came, he just had to give the order, and nowhere in Misty Cloud City could hide anyone.
He believed that these Late-stage Female Cultivators were merely making some futile resistance. They were no threat.
“Yan Yi, it seems the three female cultivators also had a Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer male cultivator with them. Apparently, he’s their pet. He was probably taken along with them when they escaped.” The Lu family elder provided some news.
“Interesting, they were about to die and still couldn’t bear to leave their toy male cultivator behind. Just how charming is this man?”
“When we capture him, we’ll throw him into the brothel and let those vixens play with him, humiliating him.”
“I’m eager to see the expressions on those three women’s faces.”
A sinister smile crossed Yan Yi’s face, seemingly amused by an interesting thought.
“This…”
Upon hearing these words, the elder from the Lu family twitched at the corner of his mouth. Before, he found the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect to be extraordinarily cruel and perverse.
But now, it looked like the Immortal Mist Sect cultivator was not much better.
However, since he wasn’t the one who had misfortune looming over him, why should he stick his nose into other people’s business?
At this moment, inside the underground refuge.
After two years of construction, the cavern, several hundred meters underground, was transformed into an underground palace.
Luminous Pearls were embedded on the walls, illuminating the whole place like daylight.
Arrays that could adjust the temperature were used, resulting in an eternally spring-like climate and comfortable environment.
The height of the underground palace was also quite impressive, at least five to six meters high, so people wouldn’t feel claustrophobic.
The flowing Spirit Veins also ensured there was no shortage of oxygen.
So, all in all, it was a very suitable place to live.
It’s just that without sunlight for a longtime, humans might feel uneasy.
However, this was intended as a shelter, and considering the excellent living conditions, it was already quite a feat.
“Immortal Mist Sect, Lu family, I will remember this vendetta.”
“You will pay the price one day.”
Flecks of cold light flickered in Zhou Sui’s eyes.
Although his main body had already entered the underground shelter, he had left several clones in Misty Cloud City to monitor the situation continuously. One of his clones was even disguised as a Gu Insect, living in the big tree within his home. Using its Divine Sense, it could detect the movements of the Patrol cultivators.
It saw and heard their actions. He recognized the leading elder from the Lu family. It was none other than Lu Ming, the proprietor of the Lu family’s Treasure Pavilion.
When he had purchased the First Tier Alchemy Heritage, it had been Lu Ming who had ordered his death.
And now, he was surprisingly leading the team to his home in an attempt to capture him.
Though Lu Ming was unaware of his real identity, both old grudges and new grievances combined made him remember the old man vividly.
However, he wasn’t in a hurry to seek revenge. After all, both the Lu family and the Immortal Mist Sect currently held substantial influences within the Misty Cloud City.
If he were to rashly make a move now, he might expose his identity. Additionally, it would give the Ghost Demon Sect a substantial advantage.
He just needed to wait until Misty Cloud City was breached. The Immortal Mist Sect cultivators and the Lu family would unquestionably meet their doom.
By then, he could kick them while they’re down and avenge himself.
For now, he would bide his time
“I’m on the verge of breaking through to the eighth layer of Qi Cultivation. I should prioritize raising my cultivation level.”
Zhou Sui took a deep breath.
He felt that he would attain the Qi Cultivation’s Eighth Layer within a few days.
He was currently residing in the underground shelter, an undisturbed place quite suitable for his breakthrough.
Once he became a Qi Cultivation’s Eighth Layer Cultivator, his strength would increase significantly. Then, he would be better equipped to handle the impending dangers..