Chapter 296: Hunter and Prey

dawn approached, Qin Sang still couldn't reach the state of mind described in the scriptures: a heart as still as water, with the divine hidden within the body. He had to go down the mountain for medi...Moments later, the Lingzhu Flying Boat broke through the sea of fire and came to a halt before him.

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Qin Sang turned and thrust out his ebony sword. Yun Youzi, in turn, activated his magic weapon to meet the attack. The two clashed, their spiritual energy whistling through the air as they traded blows. It seemed like a heart-stopping battle, but in reality, everything was under control, a carefully orchestrated performance.

They fought while communicating with their minds at lightning speed.

After some conversation, Qin Sang finally understood the situation.

It turned out that when Qin Sang used Tongxin Pei to send a message, Sheng Yuanzi and Luo Xinan had received inside information earlier, and both sides happened to run into each other.

By now, Yun Youzi and Ge Yuan realized it was impossible to leave the group. However, after learning from Qin Sang about Yu Kong setting a trap, they seized the opportunity to devise an escape plan.

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But unexpectedly, when the real change occurred, Luo Xinan was already prepared, and had even prepared a talisman treasure in advance. Relying on the talisman treasure, he disabled a hook snake king. Yun Youzi saw this and knew that there must be something inside, so he immediately gave up the idea of escaping alone and continued to lurk by Luo Xinan's side.

Before escaping, Luo Xinan also made a move against Sheng Yuanzi, otherwise Sheng Yuanzi wouldn't have died so quickly.

In the end, because this group of venomous snakes was too powerful, most people perished at their fangs. Only five of them survived to escape with their lives.

Luo Xinan feigned his death, escaping under the cover of night.

The roles instantly reversed, Yu Kong became the prey, and Luo Xingnan became the hunter.

“I took the opportunity to help Ge Yuandao escape in the chaos. He is currently outside the barrier. Ge Yuandao still has his Heart-Linked Pendant, so now I'll have Luo Xinan scout ahead for us. You regroup and wait for my message…”

The Cloud Wanderer spoke.

Qin Sang calculated and couldn't help but furrow his brows.

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Our side only has three people.

Luo Xinan is the only one who has reached the mid-Foundation Building stage. Coupled with the three elders surnamed Gong, their strength is already several times that of our own. Now, they have been further reinforced. Shangguan Lifeng also belongs to Luo Xinan. Wu Chen has been captured alive, and Yan Wu's life and death are unknown.

The gap between the two sides can no longer be simply described as large. Even in the dark, deep within the mountains, it would be difficult for them to make any significant progress.

"I wonder if Younger Brother Qin has noticed that the aura of these spirit herbs is a little off. I suspect there aren't actually this many spirit herbs on the mountain, and it's very likely not enough to go around," Yun Youzi said another piece of news that Qin Sang didn't want to hear.

“What did the seniors discover”

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Qin Sang asked in a low voice, if the elixir was not enough to go around, a fight would be inevitable.

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The cloud traveler shook his head and said, “I can't be sure right now. It just feels like most of the auras are too delicate and obscure, not like what a millennium-old spirit herb should have. But I don't know if there are any other restrictions on the mountain. This light might not represent the aura of the spiritual herb itself, but we need to be prepared.”

The Cloud Wanderer originates from the Taiyi Danzong and possesses profound knowledge in alchemy. He dares to say this, which suggests he likely has a 70% certainty.

Qin Sang gave up on wishful thinking and pondered a countermeasure.

The other party is powerful and wants to take something by force, so we need to plan carefully.

Even if the possibility is very slim, we should do our best.

Based on my observation, those three people might not be willing to go all the way with Luo Xingsou.

The white-clad scholar should have no relation to Luo Xingnan, just an unassuming cultivator who was caught in the crossfire by chance.

When surrounded by the Hooked Serpent, Luo Xinnan did not make a conscious effort to take care of him. This person's escape technique was excellent, relying on incredibly flexible movements to dodge and weave on the battlefield, remaining unharmed and able to keep up in time.

That man with the hooked nose was surnamed Yin. He used to work under Sheng Yuanzi, but this person was decisive. For the sake of his life, he turned against Sheng Yuanzi on the spot, ambushed him, and defected to Luo Xinan's command.

Only that old man surnamed Gong, Luo Xinan sent him to work undercover under Sheng Yuanzi. Their relationship must be close, and he was deeply trusted by Luo Xinan. At that time, the only person Luo Xinan took with him was him.

The Cloud Wanderer briefly introduced Luo Xinan's assistants.

After he finished speaking, Qin Sang felt a little more at ease.

The other party is not monolithic. Besides the elder surnamed Gong, the other two can be swayed. As long as there are sufficient benefits, they can betray Luo Xinan at any time.

Both he and the Yun Youzi were not greedy people, taking only the spiritual herbs they needed. If absolutely necessary, they would even trade with other conditions.

But if the mountain herbs can't satisfy Luoxingnan's appetite, would he be willing to share the benefits

Luo Xinan is the strongest among them, with his allies by his side. He only needs to appease his confidants and forcefully seize the shares of others.

The others were like loose sand, not daring to challenge Luo Xinan at all.

When properly utilized, it can create ripples and stir things up.

"How much does Junior Brother Qin know about people from the Yu Kong side"

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Yun Youzi asked again, deliberately adding, "Shangguan Lifeng and Ge Yuandao, I wonder if you know that Shao Chunhui actually still has a disciple I'm curious about this person's character"

Qin Sang understood the meaning of Yun Youzi's words.

If Shangguan Lifeng was a grateful person, after Luo Xinan avenged his master's death, he would definitely have followed Luo Xinan's lead and wouldn't have been misled by them.

Qin Sang's mind quickly flashed through the memories of this period, discovering that his impression of Shangguan Lifeng was very vague. This person was taciturn and spent his days holding a treasured sword to comprehend the meaning of the sword, rarely interacting with others.

If it's not an act, people with this kind of personality are unlikely to be treacherous.

Qin Sang told Yun Youzi his judgment.

They directly categorized him as being on the Rohingya side.

"It can be confirmed that Wu Chen is a solitary cultivator," Qin Sang hesitated for a moment, then continued, "The one who escaped with me is named Yan Wu. This person is Yu Kong's confidant."

Lu Xingnan, Gong surname old man, Shangguan Lifeng; you, me, Ge Yuandao friend, plus Yin surname man, white clothed scholar, Wu Chen...

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The cloud traveler's voice grew lighter, "Brother Qin being able to find the opportunity to steal the spirit medicine is best. Even if we face them head-on, six against three, we even have a chance of winning. There might be casualties even when we break into the forbidden area later, after all Luo Xingnan certainly wouldn't let his trusted confidants scout the way... However, as long as the timing is right, our strength won't be much weaker than Luo Xingnan, this matter is highly promising! One more person means one more source of power. If we can save Yan Wu, that would be even better."

Their psychic communication was extremely fast. It seemed like they had spoken so much, but in reality, only a few breaths of time had passed. They could still make it to save Yan Wumu in time.

Qin Sang frowned secretly, but finally nodded in agreement.

He and Yan Wu's conflict wasn't small, nor was it big. Besides, it was Yan Wu who lost face, he didn't suffer any real loss, there wasn't anything to be hung up on.

Before, I was cautious of Yan Wu because Yu Kong existed. Now that Yu Kong is dead and Yan Wu has lost his support, he truly doesn't take Yan Wu seriously.

As the Cloud Wanderer said, retrieving the medicine is the top priority; the overall situation comes first.

Of course, this doesn't mean Qin Sang trusts Yan Wu. He is only using Yan Wu to suppress Luo Xingnan, and he will always keep an eye on Yan Wu's actions.

The two of them acted decisively, putting away their respective weapons and boarding the Lingzhu flying boat of the cloud wanderer.

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