Staying in the sect, controlling beasts and cultivating immortals

"Hey, brother Li Muling, you are the same. You didn't know how to keep a closer eye on the baby at this time. But it's too late to say anything now."

"I can only ask some people from the City Lord's Mansion who are staying outside to find out the news for you."

Li Muling nodded and said, "Thank you, City Lord."

"But my son's matter is minor, while the situation in the city is major. If the commotion really gets out of hand, I'm afraid it will cause big trouble."

Seeing this, Wang Haitang had no choice but to agree: "Okay, I'll immediately arrange for someone to make them behave themselves."

After leaving the City Lord's Mansion, Li Muling was still a little worried.

It can be said that he regretted it since the moment he agreed to join forces with the Xuanyuan family and the City Lord's Mansion to take action against the other two families.

Li Muling had always been quite opposed to this matter, but since the other two had already made up their minds, he had no choice but to follow suit.

Otherwise, his life would probably be in danger as well.

Li Muling returned home and was about to take a rest when he saw a belief that had appeared on the ground at some point.

Judging from the position, it should have been stuffed in from under the door.

Li Muling opened the envelope with doubt and his face changed drastically in an instant.

He immediately activated his magical power and turned the envelope in his hand into powder in an instant.

Afterwards, Li Muling immediately called the guards outside and asked, "Who has been here today?"

The guard thought for a moment and replied, "Patriarch, someone from the auction house came today and said that the things that the young master bought at the auction have arrived and he wanted them to be delivered."

"But since you just went out, Chief, I asked someone to put it in the house first."

When Li Muling heard the word "auction", his scalp instantly exploded.

Before, I heard that the auction house was most likely the one who secretly leaked the news about Wu Qianqian to Elder Wu.

Now, this kind of thing happened again.

Even if I wanted to prevent Li Muling from suspecting me, it would be impossible.

But what made Li Muling even more nervous was the content of the letter.

Although he didn't know who sent it, the letter was obviously directed at him.

"Okay, I see."

The guard didn't take it too seriously and continued to stand guard.

Li Muling returned to the room in a daze and saw the box on the table.

When I opened it, I saw only some pills inside, nothing special.

But the question is, how did the other party get the letter here?
Could it be that his guards were also bribed?
At this moment, Li Muling was extremely confused and could hardly sort out his thoughts.

"You beast, you evil beast! You cause me trouble every day. This time you are going to kill me!"

The content of the letter was naturally sent to Li Muling by Yu Changsheng through his connections.

As for the content of the letter, it was also very simple. It said that Li Qingyao was currently visiting his place and asked Li Muling to find an opportunity to meet him.

Yu Changsheng can guarantee that Li Qingyao is definitely alive and well, and is well-fed and well-treated.

I hope Li Muling can take the person away personally.

night.

A dark shadow arrived at the gate of Sanling Town.

Taking advantage of the gap between the guards changing shifts at the gate, he immediately took the opportunity to slip out of the city.

Soon, the black shadow came to a remote place outside the city and stood there looking around.

Soon, another person approached and whispered:
"Buying a knife?"

"Where can I buy it?"

"follow me."

The two of them immediately disappeared from the spot.

Soon, Yu Changsheng stood in a brightly lit shop.

This place is a stronghold of the Du family, specializing in selling magic weapons, elixirs, and various talismans.

However, this place has no close connection with the Du family, so it has not been exposed.

At this moment, Yu Changsheng stood in the corner, with his hands behind his back, looking at the crescent moon in the sky.

Li Muling walked slowly to where Yu Changsheng was and couldn't help asking:
"Who are you?"

Yu Changsheng turned around, bowed and said, "I'll go there next week and meet Patriarch Li."

Li Muling's face was gloomy and he said angrily:

"What do you mean? What on earth do you want to do by calling me to a place like this so late at night?"

Yu Changsheng said: "I just want to know whether Li Qingyao is important to Patriarch Li."

"And Chief Li risked being ambushed to come here. It seems that Master Li is very important to you."

Li Muling knew that he had accidentally been fooled by Yue Shengsheng, but now he couldn't care less.

"What do you want? Why are you willing to hand others over?"

Yu Changsheng said: "I want Sanling Town, can you give it to me, Patriarch Li?"

Li Muling was immediately annoyed and asked, "Are you kidding me?"

"Sanling Town? Do you really think I have the final say in Sanling Town?"

Yu Changsheng smiled and said, "Sanling Town is naturally not under the control of Patriarch Li, but now, the power in Patriarch Li's hands has become the most critical part."

"As long as Patriarch Li is willing to help me, I can naturally take over Sanling Town."

Li Muling sneered, "I help you? You use my son to threaten me, and you still want me to help you?"

"I'm telling you, even if that idiot died, I wouldn't help you!"

Yu Changsheng said: "Patriarch Li, I am not threatening you, I am saving you!"

"help me?"

Li Muling almost laughed out of anger, "Do you really think that with Elder Wu's help, you can deal with me and Wang Haitang? This is a joke."

Yu Changsheng said: "Haha, that's natural. Even with the help of Elder Wu, it would still be extremely difficult to attack Sanling Town."

"Under such circumstances, it is indeed a bit unreasonable to ask Patriarch Li to make up his mind to help me."

"But I have something that Patriarch Li might be interested in."

Li Muling asked: "What is it?"

"Is it a good idea to let Patriarch Li manage the city without having to look at other people's opinions?"

Li Muling asked, "You can't even take Sanling Town, and you still expect to give me a city? Are you confused?"

Yu Changsheng shook his head and said:

"Patriarch Li, you don't know that I am actually the Third Elder's man. Otherwise, why would I be arguing with Wang Haitang for no reason?"

"Are you the Third Elder's man?"

At this moment, Li Muling seemed to understand everything a lot more clearly.

No wonder Zhou always made trouble for Wang Haitang and opposed him everywhere. It turned out to be this reason.

"Even if that's the case, what does it have to do with your proposal?" Yu Changsheng said, "The fight between the Third Elder and the Second Elder is much more intense than you think."

"Ever since Saint Chen Xueqing returned and won first place, the power of the Second Elder has begun to steadily suppress the Third Elder."

“As for the Great Elder Qiu Tianji, although he holds the highest position in the sect, he has always ignored these messy matters and has always been devoted to cultivation.”

"At most, I am concerned about his First Saint Son Lin Tianhao."

"However, Lin Tianhao's disappearance in the secret realm also completely made the Great Elder lose hope. From then on, he has been practicing in seclusion and has not paid attention to external affairs."

"That is to say, the two most powerful elders on Sea Beast Sky Island are now only the Second Elder and the Third Elder."

"The two of them are also fighting for the right to speak on the Sea Beast Island. Whoever wins will be the only one in the Sea Beast Island!"

"Think about it, if you help one of them, it will be a great achievement. At that time, it will be easy to give your Li family a city to guard, right?"

Li Muling stood there thinking. Of course, he couldn't easily believe Yu Changsheng's words. At least he had to consider it carefully.

After a moment, Li Muling snorted coldly: "Humph, even if that's the case, so what? Wouldn't it be better if I help Wang Haitang's father?"

"Why should I help you and take such a big risk? Who knows if you will still give me this benefit after you succeed."

Yu Changsheng said: "It is better to become a Buddha right now and turn back. Now that you are willing to turn back and help the Third Elder, your contribution will naturally be greater!"

"Besides, once the Third Elder defeats the Second Elder, how can there be enough manpower to control so many cities? Why would they kill people then? On the contrary, maybe I hope you can control a few more cities."

"And the most important point is that with Master Li as the link, our cooperation will be even closer, right?"

Li Muling's eyes flashed with a cold light. This was clearly a threat to him.

"Hehe, this is really a good way to use both kindness and force."

"However, you did convince me a little. My Li family, Xuanyuan family, and the City Lord's Mansion share the benefits of a city. It's too little!"

Yu Changsheng immediately smiled, "It seems that Patriarch Li is indeed far-sighted and ruthless."

Li Muling said: "Stop talking nonsense, I just want to know, what is your plan?"

"I won't put my entire family's wealth and lives at risk just because of your words."

Yu Changsheng said: "Of course, it is impossible to tell Patriarch Li the whole plan truthfully."

“But part of the plan is still possible.”

"Now, although I have some of the power of Elder Wu and the Du family, it is still a bit difficult to deal with the people from the City Lord's Mansion and the Xuanyuan family."

"Even if someone from the Li family joins, it's not a sure thing."

"If we fight hard, even if we win, it will be a miserable victory. That kind of result is probably not what you and I want to see."

Li Muling nodded slightly. This was also what he was most worried about.

If Yu Changsheng started to attack Sanling Town recklessly after joining, the losses would be very ugly.

The people from the City Lord's Mansion and the Xuanyuan family are no pushovers either, and Wang Haitang has also hired a number of masters of the Incarnation Realm.

These forces combined are also quite powerful.

Li Muling suddenly said, "Speaking of this, I also want you to know this. Neither Elder Wu nor the Du family can put all their wealth on the line. If the loss is too great, I'm afraid they will withdraw on their own."

"So it's the same for my Li family."

"Let me make it clear to you first. The people of my Li family will not take action at the first opportunity. Only when the time is right will my Li family help you."

Yu Changsheng frowned and said, "In other words, unless he sees that he has a sure win, Clan Leader Li is unwilling to take the initiative?"

Li Muling folded his arms and nodded slightly. This was exactly what he meant.

Whether helping Yu Changsheng or Wang Haitang, it doesn’t make much difference to him.

In that case, why should he take the risk? So the best way is to help whoever wins.

Yu Changsheng sighed helplessly. Now, he had no way to bargain with Li Muling.

Even if Li Muling didn't help him, as long as he didn't take any action, it would still be a great help.

"Well, I know that Patriarch Li has concerns, and I can understand that."

Li Muling also nodded sincerely and said, "Yes, I am very pleased that you can say that."

"Tell me, how do you plan to deal with Wang Haitang in the future? Even if my Li family does not take action, other forces will not be so easy to deal with."

Yu Changsheng said: "According to my estimation, Sanling Town should not be peaceful either? I guess it is difficult for the various forces to maintain stability."

Li Muling asked: "How did you know?"

"After all, there are so many powers and so many cultivators gathered in a small Sanling Town. How could there not be conflicts?"

"Not to mention that under this high-pressure situation where we could be attacked at any time, it is easier for sparks to fly."

"The reason why I kept Elder Wu from moving and showing up is to create a condition."

Li Muling thought for a moment, "What conditions?"

"Just wait until the people of the Du family can no longer bear it. Then, I will light a fire outside the city, and Chief Li, you only need to help blow away the flames inside the city."

Li Muling suddenly realized and nodded slowly.

"When the time comes, will you attack the people of the Du family?"

Yu Changsheng smiled and said, "Haha, Patriarch Li is right. As long as we get rid of the people from the Du family first, it will be easy to deal with Wang Haitang."

It was late at night and the two of them had a discussion and then left quickly.

The next few days were another period of calm waiting.

For Yu Changsheng and others, the initiative is in their hands.

Relatively speaking, their people are also more relaxed mentally.

On the contrary, the cultivators in Sanling Town are different.

Not only do they have to live in fear every day of possible retaliation at any time, but they also have to endure the temper of other monks.

Many people have already complained.

Wang Haitang also continued to suppress the rebellion in order to make the people below behave themselves.

Xuanyuan Hai also felt the same way. In their opinion, it was only a matter of time before Elder Wu took action, and he was probably preparing manpower.

So just wait for the decisive battle to come, and at this moment you just need to be patient a little.

But this patience lasted for several more days.

The old businesses can hardly be seen on the streets of Sanling Town anymore. After all, so much time has passed.

Everyone will be affected by some rumors to a certain extent.

After all, there are suddenly so many cultivators in Sanling Town, and anyone would be suspicious.

Naturally, the news came out that Elder Wu might attack Sanling Town at any time!
This kind of thing is naturally quite fatal to ordinary merchants. Except for a few speculators, no one else dares to come here again.

Without the prosperity of the past, Sanling Town has become more depressed, and the atmosphere is becoming more and more tense.

Such an environment makes it difficult for the monks in Sanling Town to adapt.

On the street, several patrolling monks looked at the bleak reception and complained in dissatisfaction.

"Alas, when will this kind of day end?"

"I would rather let Elder Wu come over quickly and fight with others than endure it any longer."

"Yes, this is really torture, even the monks can't stand it." (End of this chapter)