Chapter 344 - Resolute (2/2)

Trembling, Luo Yunchang now understood Chu Qingcheng’s meaning.

Xie Tianyang and Ning’er broke it off with Zhuo Fan. She knew how close the three of them were. For a lone wolf like Zhuo Fan, it was a rare friendship.

But now the two had left him and he had truly become alone.

Luo Yunchang looked at the Thunder Ring and put it on as the light in her eyes changed…

In a lush forest, a black-clothed man looked towards the leaving Luo clan in the distance with a savage glint. Upon closer look, one would recognize him to belong to Hell Valley.

“Wretched Luo clan, you actually have a peak Radiant expert. At this rate, we will never be able to deal with them!” the 5th elder gnashed his teeth.

You Wanshan’s eyes were cold, “5th elder, don’t let anger get to you. Even without Li Jingtian, Zhuo Fan still wasn’t one we could handle. Have you forgotten? He actually bit Huangpu Qingtian to death!”

“Yes, with the Luo clan having Zhuo Fan, a cunning mind like Leng Wuchang, and a powerful expert to protect them, they have reached our level, a true colossus. Hell Valley alone can no longer contend with them. Even worse, if we don’t handle it right, we will be eaten whole and our house razed.”

Just then, another black robe fluttered over but the owner had a young voice. Compared to all the old guys here, it made quite an odd contrast.

5th elder mocked, “You Ming, you’re becoming more and more cocky. You dare interrupt an elder?”

The cowl was removed and it revealed a youth with a grave face, You Guiqi’s disciple, You Ming. Just that he had lost his cowardly nature and had gotten bolder instead.

He looked at the elders and house lord without the slightest reaction.

You Wanshan gave him a hard look, then smiled, “Grand Elder, you raised the kid well. He’s starting to look like the 7th elder.”

“Ha-ha-ha, Valley Lord is exaggerating. He was the 7th elder’s disciple to begin with. I only gave him tips. It was a good decision to not let him join the Esoteric Debate, or he would’ve been another unmarked grave at the hands of that monster. Then Hell Valley would have truly lost all hope.”

Recalling the dreadful way Zhuo Fan dealt with Huangpu Qingtian, even Grand Elder shuddered, “Ever since the 7th elder’s passing, all our actions have been a mess. We’ve suffered greatly and even ended up being used. I hope You Ming can assume 7th elder’s duty and assist Valley Lord in making the house thrive. As for past grievances, ha-ha, it’s best we don’t mention them.”

“Yes, Zhuo Fan is too much of a menace. Not even that old fox Leng Wuchang could handle him. Now that he has spread his wings, it will be even harder. We’d best rethink our options and take a step back.” You Ming approved.

You Wanshan was pensive for a while before nodding .

Thinking back, ever since they came upon Zhuo Fan, everything went south. With Zhuo Fan of today reaching such power, they would lose even more going against him.

You Wanshan turned to You Ming, “Do you have a plan?”

“Valley Lord, master once said that all machinations are revealed when looking from the outside. With the Regent Estate and Luo clan at war, it’s best for us to stay clear and think of another course of action.”

“And that would be…” You Wanshan asked.

Grinning, You Ming continued, “Zhuo Fan and Leng Wuchang are treacherous men each with his own devices. We won’t be a match for either of them even if we join. The best choice will be to play for the future!”

“Future?” You Wanshan asked, as did the rest.

“Correct. Our goal is in the imperial capital!” You Ming spoke with confidence.

As they talked, they were completely oblivious to the fact that every action the houses took in Dragon Cloud City was in plain sight to two gray shadows.

“He-he-he, Xie Wuyue, Tianyu is becoming more chaotic by the day. Not only the seven houses are fighting amongst each other, even the Four Pillars and Imperial family are about to step in. Can your kid survive among these errant armies?”

An aged voice mocked the other shadow.

The only response he got was a sinister laughter, “Hi-hi-hi, my affairs have nothing to do with geezers like you. He caught my eye and I’m sure he won’t fail me. After three years, I’ll return and you will face humiliation.”

“Oh, are you that confident? The other sects’ monsters aren’t any weaker, you know.”

“Humph, a 9th grade pill for a single man. You think I’d take that gamble without some assurance? What about you then? You lent that Anchoring Soul Bead and cheated a lady. Compared to us demonic cultivators, you, a righteous Sect Leader, is far more despicable. Hi-hi-hi…” Xie Wuyue laughed.

The shadow snapped, “Xie Wuyue, if it wasn’t for me giving the Anchoring Soul Bead to maintain the girl’s soul, your pill wouldn’t have worked. How then would you have gotten that crafty brat? Humph, we merely cooperated and got what we wanted. What’s despicable about that?”

“True, both of us got what we wanted. But this is where our partnership ends. The next time we see each other, I won’t hold back.”

“That goes without saying. You think you and your disciples will win? Humph!” The other shadow vanished with a snort.

Xie Wuyue cackled, “Before Zhuo Fan, perhaps not. But the kid will join my sect and I guarantee you will even lose your shirt, hi-hi-hi…”