Martial Arts: I Have a Wilderness World

Chapter 646: Chapter 330: Instructions and Arrangements

The back door of the Sect’s office.

Sunlight slanted across the ground, casting long shadows. After Li Yihuo and Li Cungang were brought out, they immediately spotted Cheng Zongyang waiting for them.

An excited glint instantly lit up their eyes, as if they had seen a beacon of hope in the darkness.

"My lord!!"

The two of them cried out in unison, their voices filled with irrepressible joy and excitement. Li Yihuo eagerly stepped forward, his lips trembling slightly as if he had a great deal to say.

"As long as you’re all right. We’ll talk when we get back." Cheng Zongyang waved his hand slightly, cutting him off before he could speak. His voice wasn’t loud, but it was filled with Power.

"Yes!" Li Yihuo and Li Cungang exchanged a look, nodded immediately in acknowledgment, and followed behind Cheng Zongyang as if they had found their backbone.

After Cheng Zongyang left, Li Sanjiang naturally returned to the parlor. His steps were light, but his mind was a whirlwind of thoughts.

In the parlor, the Golden Core Steward, Zhang Ye, was sitting quietly, staring at the severed leg on the floor as if lost in thought.

Li Sanjiang entered the parlor, walked over, and bowed slightly with his hands clasped. "Master, he’s gone. Do you believe everything that kid said?"

His tone carried a hint of doubt, and his eyes revealed his suspicion of Cheng Zongyang.

His whole story was just too natural and smooth.

Zhang Ye lifted his head slightly, his profound gaze fixed on the flowers and plants outside the door. He remained silent for a moment before speaking slowly.

"I’d believe half of what that kid said. At the very least, he wasn’t wrong about some things. The cross-section of this leg shows it was indeed severed by a Magical Artifact. An ordinary mortal weapon couldn’t possibly harm the body of someone who achieved the Martial Dao and has a Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Cultivation."

His voice was deep and powerful, as if it held boundless wisdom.

"Secondly, the things the kid mentioned—the temporary restraint from the Magical Treasure, the unique thunderous aura of the Thunderstorm Talisman, and the thunder striking the black mist—they all check out. He wasn’t lying; the Thunder Power can indeed harm Lin Changfeng.

"It’s also plausible that Lin Changfeng targeted Cheng Zongyang because he needed a Foundation Establishment Pill. But some things can’t be believed, like the issue with the Foundation Establishment Pills themselves."

Li Sanjiang frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Master, why do you say that? This isn’t the first time someone has brought precious Elixirs out of the Profound Origin Secret Realm. It’s certainly possible that someone could have found an Elixir Medicine Room protected by an Array inside."

Zhang Ye smiled faintly. "Although that kid seems ordinary, his eyes reveal a sense of determination and confidence. His answers were watertight, but they felt a bit too deliberate. However, we currently have no concrete evidence that he’s lying. Therefore, we can only observe him for now and see what he does next.

"The fact that he could produce so many Foundation Establishment Pills indicates he has a considerable force backing him. Perhaps your guess was right; he might have stumbled upon some sort of elixir storage room. That’s why we must investigate the true power behind him."

Li Sanjiang nodded thoughtfully. "What you say is absolutely right, Master. What should we do next?"

Zhang Ye pondered for a moment before saying, "Send someone to secretly watch Cheng Zongyang and see if he has any further contact with Black Skull. That man holds a grudge over the smallest slight. Once this incident blows over, Lin Changfeng is sure to return for revenge. We must be prepared this time. The moment he appears again, we have to capture him."

"Yes, Master!" Li Sanjiang replied respectfully and turned to make the arrangements.

Just then, Zhang Ye added, "Sanjiang, you cannot be careless in this matter. The Shadow Alliance is a mysterious organization, and their target is Lin Changfeng. To have become the number one assassin organization in the Cultivation Immortality Realm, they must have their own methods and resources. Although they are wary of the Immortal Sects, that doesn’t mean they’re afraid.

"You must remain vigilant to prevent them from exploiting any openings. Also, spread the news that Lin Changfeng had one of his legs cut off."

Upon hearing this, Li Sanjiang thought for a moment, then immediately understood his master’s intention. He nodded solemnly and smiled. "Rest assured, Master. I understand."

After speaking, Li Sanjiang left the parlor and began arranging for men to surveil Cheng Zongyang. Zhang Ye, meanwhile, remained seated, continuing to stare at the severed leg, deep in thought.

Meanwhile, Cheng Zongyang brought Li Yihuo and Li Cungang back to the Cheng Mansion. The three of them didn’t speak the entire way, and the atmosphere was rather tense.

After returning to the Cheng Mansion, Cheng Zongyang told Li Yihuo and Li Cungang to go rest first, while he went to his study.

He sat at his desk, lost in thought. He knew that although he had temporarily escaped his predicament, the crisis was far from over.

’The people from the Sect might be easy to talk to, but that doesn’t mean they’re brainless. If I were in their shoes, I certainly wouldn’t have just believed my story, even if many parts of it were verified.’

’Therefore, I’m guessing there’s a high probability they’ll continue to watch me. In that case, I shouldn’t touch the Cheng Mansion’s Defensive Array. It’s best to leave it as is to avoid making them overly suspicious.’

’And the Cheng Mansion can now only serve as a normal residence. It can no longer be a workplace or an important living space.’

As Cheng Zongyang finished dismantling the underground Teleportation Array, Li Yihuo and Li Cungang, now well-rested, came to the study together. But Cheng Zongyang had no intention of talking there. He preempted them with a smile and said:

"Since you’re both awake, let’s go out for a meal. It’ll be a good way to wash away the bad luck."

Hearing this, Li Yihuo and Li Cungang watched Cheng Zongyang get up to leave and immediately followed him.

As they were walking out, Cheng Zongyang said to Li Yihuo, "Find some time to buy a Beast Vehicle for our own use. They provide a nice, stable ride."