Starting As A Clan Leader: My Rules Are A Bit Wild

Chapter 42: Rainy Night Murder Plot

"Hoo..."

"I'm tired."

At the foot of the mountain, Fan Jianqiang wiped the sweat off his forehead and looked towards the Embracing Moon Sect in the distance.

"The restrictions haven't been triggered, and the scarecrow hasn't been targeted. They're so confident in me?"

He was somewhat surprised. "The second elder should already suspect me, so why is he still at ease?"

Even though he wasn't afraid even if he was targeted, as he had means to mislead them, the feeling of being trusted right after joining still made Fan Jianqiang feel extremely comfortable.

"It seems like the Embracing Moon Sect is not bad."

"Weakness is indeed weakness, but it doesn't mean one cannot become stronger."

"As long as there is this kind of atmosphere, how can we not achieve great things?"

"If I had known earlier that the Embracing Moon Sect was like this, even without the words of the sect master..."

With a slight smile, Fan Jianqiang blew in the cool breeze and muttered to himself, "I'm thinking too much, thinking too much."

"How far have I come?"

"If a strong enemy invades, it would be certain death!"

"No, I have to continue!"

...

Hongwu Immortal City, Liu Family.

Liu Xun hung his head in frustration.

"How could you lose track of them?"

The head of the Liu Family furrowed his brows. "The Embracing Moon Sect is just a Grotto-Heaven Realm Ninth Layer at best! Losing track is one thing, but you even lost your storage bag?"

Liu Xun shrunk his neck. "Father..."

"Call me the family head!"

"Family head, I... I was careless."

He was too embarrassed to admit that he had been outsmarted.

"Don't worry, my injuries have fully recovered now. I will go to the Embracing Moon Sect and bring them back for sure."

"As for the storage bag, in my opinion, it's not the work of the Embracing Moon Sect. There are no clues, so it will be difficult to retrieve it."

The family head glared at him. "You still have something to say?!"

"You can go, but don't be careless!"

"Moreover, it might not necessarily be the work of the Embracing Moon Sect!"

"Father... What do you mean?"

"After all, the Embracing Moon Sect was once a top sect. Although they are now in decline, no one knows if they still have hidden strength. So, we must not be careless."

"Is it necessary?"

"Hmph, foolish!" The family head was frustrated and angrily said, "What is it that allows us to survive and thrive in Hongwu Immortal City?"

"Luck?"

"Luck is one of them! But more importantly, it's caution!"

"It's using our brains!"

"Without using our brains, we can only do things at noon."

"Why?"

"Because we will die sooner or later!"

Looking at his confused son, the family head became even more frustrated. "You, take two elders with you, so that you have someone to rely on."

Seeing Liu Xun about to leave, he added, "Wait!"

"After you arrive, don't rush to take action."

"Even though not many people are paying attention to Fan Jianqiang, and not many people know that he was taken away by the Embracing Moon Sect, don't forget that Xiao Ling'er is the leader of the Alchemy Conference. Many people are paying attention to her, and she happens to be a member of the Embracing Moon Sect!"

"If Xiao Ling'er was kidnapped, it would be one thing, but these past few days, there has been no trace of her. I'm afraid she has already left using some unknown means. I believe many people will now have their eyes on the Embracing Moon Sect!"

"And the Embracing Moon Sect is already in a state of decline."

"There will definitely be people who will take action, so for now, observe and investigate the bottom of the Embracing Moon Sect!"

"If the Embracing Moon Sect is destroyed, then you can make your move. It will leave a good impression on Xiao Ling'er and Fan Jianqiang, and it will help them return to us."

"But if someone else is destroyed and the Embracing Moon Sect is still intact..."

The family head paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.

After a moment, he said, "Then befriend them, don't make enemies!"

"What?!"

"Family head, do we really need to be so cautious?! Isn't this making a big deal out of nothing?" Liu Xun felt that it was completely unnecessary and too troublesome.

Liu Jiazhu heard this and was so angry that his head hurt!

He even couldn't help but doubt: Is this really my own offspring?!

He was too lazy to explain further: "Do as I say!"

"If Embracing Moon Sect gains the upper hand, you should directly lend a hand and kill the other small towns, then establish a good relationship with Embracing Moon Sect. It would be best if you can cooperate with them and prioritize purchasing the high-quality pills they produce."

"I will have the two elders keep an eye on you."

"If you mess up, I'll skin you alive!"

Liu Jiazhu felt that he had figured it out. This eldest son of his was really stubborn. He had to constantly urge him, otherwise he would definitely cause trouble.

Can't understand?

Then forget it, I'm tired!

Just directly demand it.

...

Several days later.

A heavy rain poured down, accompanied by thunder.

Lin Fan finished his cultivation, the aura of Profound Essence permeated the air. Even though he stood in the pouring rain, his clothes remained dry.

Looking at the layers of oppressive clouds, Lin Fan couldn't help but say, "Dark clouds press down on the city, the city is about to collapse..."

"Calculating the time, it should be here."

Braving the heavy rain, Lin Fan saw Fan Jianqiang running up the mountain.

During these days, Fan Jianqiang would descend the mountain every morning and return with the moon.

Today was the only exception.

In terms of cultivation, Xiao Ling'er had made further progress and had already reached the Eighth Layer of the Condensing Essence realm.

Fan Jianqiang...

Still at the First Layer of the Condensing Essence realm.

At least that's what it seemed like on the surface.

Lin Fan, on the other hand, had reached the Third Layer of the Profound Essence realm and was becoming even stronger.

"All the necessary preparations have been made."

"Whether we can overcome this calamity or not, we can only do our best and leave it to fate."

...

Afterwards, Lin Fan sent a message, instructing the five elders not to leave the sect recently and to guard the mountain gate.

The sect's protective formation was to be activated at all times.

...

Night.

A group of people appeared and looked towards the gate of Embracing Moon Sect in the darkness.

"Embracing Moon Sect, once a top-notch sect, only one step away from becoming an immortal Sacred Land. But now, it's nothing more than this! Xiao Ling'er, such a genius, is not something they can possess."

"Are we prepared?"

"We are."

"If we are prepared, then let's take action."

The leader stood proudly, completely disregarding Embracing Moon Sect.

"But... it seems that there are others who have the same idea."

"I can sense the presence of many people, and there are even some who haven't concealed themselves. It seems like they are very confident. If we take action first, I'm afraid..."

"What's there to fear?"

The leader said fearlessly, but...

He still hadn't given the order to attack.

His subordinates secretly complained, but they also breathed a sigh of relief.

If they were the first to rush in, even if they could instantly defeat Embracing Moon Sect and capture Xiao Ling'er, they would definitely have no way out.

"Oh? Someone else is coming!"

A cultivator who was good at perception was uncertain: "This kind of aura, Monster Race?!"

"Why would the Monster Race be interested?"

"After all, this is the Pill Refining Competition's champion. The Monster Race can also take pills! Perhaps, they are not interested in Xiao Ling'er, but rather, they want to curry favor with someone else."

"Don't forget, the third Divine Child of the Feather Clan lost face in the Pill Refining Competition."

"It doesn't take action because it knows that there will naturally be other monsters trying to please it..."

Boom!

Another thunderclap resounded.

Finally, someone couldn't sit still anymore and turned into a black light, speeding towards the gate of Embracing Moon Sect in the rainy night.

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