Chapter 359: Setting a Trap

In the secret chamber of Zhu Yun's residence, the deputy clan leader Zhu Yun frowned deeply, looking very grave.

“Daoyuan, where did this kid come from? How does he have such skill? Li Yang was clearly dead—how could he have come back to life?” Zhu Yun asked.

Master Daoyuan also frowned, quite frustrated: “That kid’s finger technique is profound and indeed somewhat eerie! But… he only unblocked the clogged meridians inside Li Yang, letting him temporarily revive. My Heartbreak Powder has no antidote; Li Yang can last at most two more days before he dies!”

Zhu Yun raised an eyebrow: “Daoyuan, are you sure?”

“Of course I’m sure! Heartbreak Powder is colorless and odorless, a poison that numbs a martial artist’s nerves—there’s simply no antidote! I sent Li Hong and the others to look for the Purple Illusion Blood Ginseng only to find a scapegoat and clear some obstacles for you! In truth, where is there any antidote?” Daoyuan said confidently.

“That’s good, that’s good! As long as Li Yang dies, the title of the clan’s number one genius will fall on Xiaotian, and the next clan leader will be his without a doubt!” Zhu Yun breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Zhu Shan gritted his teeth: “It’s all that damned kid’s fault, or our plan would already be complete. Now he’s caused all these complications! Once Li Yang dies, we must find a way to kill him!”

Daoyuan immediately chimed in: “Right! That kid is too sinister; we can’t keep him around. We need to think of a way to kill him!”

Being threatened by a junior infuriated Zhu Shan and Daoyuan. Moreover, their plan had been flawless until Ye Yuan ruined it—how could they not be angry?

Zhu Yun clearly had no fondness for Ye Yuan either, and said flatly: “Don’t worry, once Li Yang dies, Li Teng won’t have the heart to manage clan affairs anymore. When that time comes, dealing with a kid will be a piece of cake.”

“Bang bang bang!”

“Bang bang bang!”

The door to the secret chamber was pounded thunderously.

Zhu Yun frowned, looking rather displeased.

“This kid Xiaotian is always so rash—how can he take on great responsibilities in the future?”

As he spoke, Zhu Yun casually sent out a stream of Yuan power, and the door to the secret chamber opened on its own.

As the door opened, a panicked Zhu Tian rushed in: “Father, something terrible has happened!”

Zhu Yun said impatiently: “Speak slowly, what’s the rush? The sky hasn’t fallen yet!”

Zhu Tian said urgently: “The sky has fallen! Li Yang, he… he…”

Zhu Yun frowned: “What about Li Yang? Is he dead?”

“Oh! Li Yang isn’t dead—he was saved by that kid!”

“What!”

“Li Yang was saved by that kid!”

Zhu Tian repeated, and Daoyuan and Zhu Shan shot to their feet.

“How is that possible! My Heartbreak Powder is absolutely foolproof—even I don’t have an antidote. Where did they get one? Impossible!” Daoyuan said incredulously.

“What do you mean no antidote! Word from over there is that Li Yang has fully recovered! Now they’re all praising that kid Ji Qing as a miracle worker, a living god of medicine!”

Zhu Tian was full of indignation. The position of young clan leader had been within reach, and now it was about to slip away—how could he not be frustrated?

Zhu Yun said nothing, frowning as he paced back and forth in the room.

After a long while, he suddenly fixed a sharp gaze on Zhu Tian and asked: “You said word came from over there—has it not been confirmed yet?”

"It was our informant in the chieftain's mansion who said it; the news can't be wrong!" Zhu Tian said.

"Then did he actually see Li Yang?" Zhu Yun pressed.

"Uh, no, he didn't! But he said that after Li Teng and Li Hong came out of Li Yang's room, they were all smiles, and then they announced the news. It should be accurate! Now Li Teng is treating Ji Qing as an honored guest, practically putting him on a pedestal! From the looks of it, he's even surpassing Master Daoyuan!"

Zhu Yun said nothing more, but exchanged a glance with Daoyuan and asked, "Daoyuan, what do you think?"

Daoyuan had been very tense at first, but upon hearing Zhu Tian's words, he relaxed.

"In my opinion, Li Yang was never rescued! How could the poison of Heart-Loss Powder be so easily cured? Even if that kid had studied alchemy since he was in the womb, he couldn't possibly have the skill to neutralize Heart-Loss Powder. If Li Yang were truly fine, Li Teng would be taking care of him right now, not making a big show of hosting Ji Qing! But... Li Teng may have already caught on to our plans!" Daoyuan said.

Zhu Yun nodded and sighed, "I've been his deputy for so many years, and now that we've reached this point, he still won't let go! By doing this, he's forcing my hand!"

Zhu Tian listened on the sidelines, utterly confused, having no idea what the two were talking about.

"Heh heh, he's the one forcing us! We hadn't planned to act so soon, but since things have come to this, it's better to strike first! And we've been preparing for years; how could he possibly set things up in a single day?" Zhu Shan said eagerly.

"Uh, Father, what are you talking about? Are we going to make a move?" Zhu Tian asked, looking bewildered.

Zhu Yun looked at his son and didn't know what to say.

In martial prowess, Zhu Tian was indeed second only to Li Yang, but in intellect and strategy, Li Yang was leagues ahead of him!

Zhu Yun had no choice but to patiently explain, "Li Yang was never revived—he might even be dead! The reason Li Teng is making such a big show of hosting Ji Qing is that he's sensed our intentions. He wants to keep us steady, make us afraid to act rashly, so he can set up countermeasures against us!"

Zhu Tian finally understood and exclaimed excitedly, "So Li Yang is dead! Haha, from now on, I'm the number one among the younger generation of Tengyun Tribe!"

Zhu Yun ignored him and said to Zhu Shan, "Gather all our men. Tonight at midnight, we'll sneak into the chieftain's mansion and completely dismantle Li Teng's forces!"

"Yes!" Zhu Shan accepted the order and left.

...

At midnight, a group of experts quietly infiltrated the chieftain's mansion.

Zhu Yun and Li Teng had founded the Tengyun Tribe together, and Zhu Yun knew the chieftain's mansion better than his own home.

In martial prowess, Zhu Yun and Li Teng were evenly matched, both at the peak of the Ninth Level of the Sea of Transformation.

But tonight, Li Teng had also brought several experts with him, including four at the Sea of Transformation realm!

With five against one, and a surprise attack at that, there was no way Zhu Yun could lose.

As long as he captured Li Teng, the Tengyun Tribe would naturally fall into his hands.

The group quietly entered the courtyard and began stealthily making their way toward Li Teng's residence.

But as they walked, they sensed something was wrong.

Zhu Yun realized they had been walking for a long time, yet Li Teng's residence still seemed so far away?

Zhu Yun turned around and was startled to find that all the men he had brought were gone!

"Damn, we've fallen into a trap!" Zhu Yun thought with alarm.

But just then, the chieftain's mansion suddenly blazed with light, and a large crowd appeared before him!

"Deputy Chieftain, why aren't you home sleeping at this late hour, but instead wandering around here?" Ye Yuan said to Zhu Yun with a smile.