Chapter 348: Chapter 328: No Other Choice

In that moment, hundreds of thoughts flashed through Wang Wu’s mind. Although he had no evidence, he was certain of one thing—this old scoundrel Five Poison suspected something and was here to betray him.

This matter was of utmost importance. He was sure to report to Lu Wuchen, but because it was such a significant issue, he had to report it in person.

The North Sea was hundreds of thousands of miles away, and they were busy besieging the Snake Emperor. It wasn’t a place a small fry like Five Poison could just walk into.

Therefore, the best strategy was to find Madam Lu and report in person.

Thus, Five Poison came.

However, he probably didn’t expect that due to Third Senior Brother Zhenhai and Sixth Junior Brother Feng Yang coming from the East Wilderness, traveling tens of thousands of miles, they were not only direct disciples but also allies—yes, allies of Lu Wuchen.

Otherwise, would Madam Lu personally arrange a family banquet?

Just to entertain two direct disciples who hadn’t returned in over a hundred years?

That’s a joke.

In fact, Wang Wu was benefiting from the influence of Zhenhai and Feng Yang.

Otherwise, under normal circumstances, unless he actively sought an audience and had pressing matters, there was no way he could easily meet Madam Lu.

Five Poison surely thought of that.

The only thing he didn’t expect was that Yue Mountain was too exceptional.

At this moment, Wang Wu pretended not to see Five Poison and directly knelt on one knee solemnly, facing the direction where Madam Lu left, muttering, Grandpa Huang isn’t worth it!

“Please rest assured, Master Mother! For the sake of Master and the Cloud Cauldron Nine Cities Alliance, Yue Mountain will spare no effort, even at the cost of my life! If I can’t make it to the top five of the Celestial Pride List, I will present my head as atonement!”

Wang Wu’s voice was loud, with the bold and heroic aura of a Great Wilderness man, even causing Zhenhai and Feng Yang beside him to clap and cheer.

In the distance, Five Poison’s body slightly swayed, as if he was about to fall ill—not right, each illness took at least several decades to manifest; he was just caught off guard.

“Good, good, good!”

Grandpa Huang nodded in satisfaction, not even glancing at Five Poison. Right now, nothing was more important than Yue Mountain.

For the past few hundred years, Lu Wuchen’s sharpness offended too many people. Despite his grand achievements like pioneering the West Wilderness, he was still criticized and questioned. They desperately needed to reclaim a victory in other areas.

The simplest way was to let everyone know that the Lu Family had successors. If they could make it to the top five of the Celestial Pride List, it would virtually signify that the Lu Family would produce another Lu Wuchen.

Yes, Lu Wuchen, when he was young before advancing to First Grade, was fifth on the Celestial Pride List.

The prestige was immense.

“Hmm, the first wife wants to see you alone! Go!”

At this moment, Grandpa Huang suddenly spoke, evidently receiving some instructions.

“Yes!”

Wang Wu quickly stood up, first bowing to Grandpa Huang, then nodding to Five Poison, who now wore a warm, sunny smile, and gesturing to Zhenhai and Feng Yang. He even took the Ice Divine Talisman from Zhenhai’s hand, casually integrating it into Wu Yin’Er’s lifebound flying sword.

This young lass, though she seemed pitiful with her family destroyed and scattered, Zhenhai accepted her as a disciple, not out of greed for her body, indicating there was still a powerful force behind Wu Yin’Er.

Torus + Noble Families—a thing driven by connections, by alliances.

Even if Lu Wuchen was that awesome, taking on direct disciples wasn’t exempt from these customs.

In short, leaving a good impression couldn’t hurt.

“Thank you, Martial Uncle!”

Wu Yin’Er was overjoyed, initially thinking she was about to be ignored.

Wang Wu then nodded to Madam Lu’s nieces and the young man, who was likely also a nephew from her maiden family, showcasing a gentlemanly demeanor, courteous and urbane.

Ah, I’m just that sunny. I’m that adored by everyone, a blooming flower.

After leaving a wave of positive impressions, Wang Wu followed a guiding maid towards a cottage where the peach blossoms flourished even more, lush grass, and a winding path—it seemed otherworldly, with petals falling onto the water, truly mirroring red petals and reflective glimmers, Wang Wu soaring with the maid.

What a good poem!

Wait, why is it a maid?

Wang Wu’s heart stirred, trying to recall the astonishing beauty of Madam Lu he saw moments earlier, but it seemed to blur.

Goodness, this Madam is truly unfathomable, profound to the core!

Wang Wu felt extremely apprehensive, his idea of kidnapping Madam Lu and escaping vanished.

The Lu Family was abnormal, something was off.

However, his Danger Perception at this moment was quiet as a chicken.

Then let’s take it one step at a time.

If he could just delay a bit… he might find an opportunity to escape, right?

(The last Chapter had an incorrect detail about Grandpa Huang’s identity; it wasn’t Lu Ji’s spirit beast, but could be Lu Wuchen’s grandfather’s spirit beast.)

Traveling along the stream, turning a few bends, the view suddenly expanded; this was a quiet little valley, yet no sign of Madam Lu.

Instead, a white-clad maid with a smile held a box standing there.

Seeing Wang Wu, she curtseyed in greeting.

“Young Master Shan, this is a Divine Talisman given to you by the Madam. You may take it to comprehend, or integrate it into your Flying Sword, but be sure not to speak of it to others. Additionally, the Madam has also passed along a message, hoping Young Master Shan won’t feel too pressured, and remember to relax effectively.”

“Thank you, Master’s wife!”

Wang Wu, overwhelmed with gratitude, performed a grand ceremony of respect before accepting the wooden box, storing it into his Storage Pouch, stepping back a few steps, and hurriedly leaving.

Once outside, Zhenhai, Feng Yang, and others had disappeared from the thatched cottage, even Five Poison was gone, leaving only Grandpa Huang and another old man, who also brought a First-Grade Guardian Spirit Beast, the same one following Yue Mountain, showing the deep heritage of the Lu Family.

Three First-Grade Guardian Spirit Beasts, one for the family, one occupying the Profound Iron Ore, and one the Great Snow Mountain; the benefits received were enviable, no wonder others were jealous.

“This old servant greets Young Master Shan, this old servant deserves to die; I had no idea when Young Master Shan would emerge. Deserve to die, truly deserve to die!”

Then Song Pizi knelt with a thud, slapping himself thrice on the face, the sound resonantly loud.

Wang Wu hastily stepped forward to help him up.

“Elder Song, don’t do this, you’ll be the death of me, it is my mistake, I was too willful!”

Wang Wu felt immense guilt and regret, realizing this was the consequence of lying—more leaks would continue to appear.

Yue Mountain was in seclusion, Song Pizi was to guard, how could Yue Mountain be out without Song Pizi knowing?

Or rather, even if Song Pizi was distracted by other matters, why would Yue Mountain need to hide from Song Pizi?

These were all suspicious points that a careful thinker would realize; let alone this group of shrewd individuals.

Wang Wu, at this moment, considered turning back to take Madam Lu as a hostage, fighting his way out of Yun Ding City.

Damn, it’s truly a mess, this is all fucking terrible, downright unlucky!

But in the next second, Grandpa Huang impatiently said, “Stop arguing about this, Song Pizi, stop complaining. The patriarch assigned you the bitter task of constructing the Snow Mountain Celestial Palace; I understand. It’s inevitable that there might be oversight in attending to Young Master Shan. This isn’t your fault, I’ll remember your merits in this matter.”

“The most important thing now is the advancement in the Celestial Pride List; this is crucial. The Madam personally instructed, it’s of immense importance. You’ve been following Young Master Shan, understanding his cultivation progress, magical treasures, Divine Talismans, and Exotic Items. Now you must immediately tailor a secluded training ground for Young Master Shan. In ten days, Young Master Shan will confront Mu Qingli, ranked sixth on the Celestial Pride List. You must gather all available information about Mu Qingli right away.”

“Yes!”

Song Pizi swiftly departed, while Grandpa Huang swept his large sleeve, instantly teleporting Wang Wu to another place.

He didn’t even have a chance to ask where Five Poison had gone.

However, this Instant Teleportation is truly impressive, unaffected by Dark Thunder and Interrupt Divine Talisman.

Indeed, Escape Technique is countered by Dark Thunder, only Instant Teleportation is supreme.

The next second, Wang Wu appeared in a mysterious place, one Yue Mountain had never visited.

Above was an inverted snow mountain; below, a boiling volcano. In between seemed a strange water flow, with some unseen green plants floating on it; at the center stood a giant cauldron, like holding a galaxy inside, starlight dazzling, immortal aura rising.

What a place, is this the Lu Family’s most secretive Celestial Grand Vault?

For a moment, Wang Wu’s breath caught.

“Mo Wen, Mo Ting, Mo Yan!”

Grandpa Huang said only these words before stretching his hand to draw out six streams of starlight from the giant cauldron.

Wow, six Magical Treasures!

Are they all for me?

At this moment, Wang Wu was overjoyed, almost wanting to call Grandpa Huang ’ancestor.’

But the next moment, Grandpa Huang calmly said, “These are all from the World-Suppressing Cauldron left by the ancestors, containing three hundred sixty Magical Treasures, not to be used lightly, so you may only borrow one and must return it afterward.”

What the heck, you old man, are you kidding me?

Wang Wu cursed silently but dared not show it, instead focusing intently, indeed finding them to be precious treasures, all starting from First Grade, but borrowing a Magical Treasure?

Besides, these were likely left by Lu Ji, considering the Lu Family’s unfathomable background, Wang Wu indeed dared not accept.

Immediately, he respectfully declined, speaking righteously, “Grandpa Huang, since the World-Suppressing Cauldron was left by the ancestors, it must not be used lightly; I am confident in defeating Mu Qingli!”

“Young Master Shan, hope you understand what you’re saying. Do not act rashly; this Celestial Pride List competition is of utmost importance, not to be lost!”

Grandpa Huang, rarely serious, his ghostly fire-like eyes exerting tremendous pressure on Wang Wu.

This old man, slightly extraordinarily powerful indeed.

Nevertheless, Wang Wu responded with a composed smile, “Grandpa Huang, I am no child, nor would I joke with my own life and heritage. Frankly, compared to Magical Treasures, I’m presently more lacking in Exotic Items and Cultivation Techniques.”

Grandpa Huang stared at Wang Wu for a long time before suddenly breaking into a smile, “Indeed, Young Master Shan, you have truly grown stronger. If it’s just Exotic Items and Cultivation Techniques, that’s simple; take three Exotic Items, but only one Cultivation Technique!”

With that, Grandpa Huang waved his robe, and Wang Wu was instantly teleported to another area.

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