Free Web NovelChapter 2181: Chapter 2216: The Zhong Family’s Poisonous Plot
Half an hour later, Mu Gaosou finished translating and handed it to Ding Fan, then looked at Ding Fan with eager eyes, saying, "Master, can I practice this advanced martial technique?"
"Wait until later."
Ding Fan did not lift his head. He carefully reviewed the manuscript translated by Mu Gaosou, which turned out to be four big characters—Shadowless Body Technique. freewёbnoνel.com
This is a high-level movement technique, and indeed the highest level. Ding Fan looked down at it for a good half hour before raising his head to Mu Gaosou, "I’ll practice this martial skill first. If I can get a higher-level movement technique, I’ll give it to you then."
"Alright!"
The eyes of the Sky Camel flickered with a touch of longing, but it dared not say anything. This kind of martial art is very profound, with just the explanation spanning thousands of words. Although it copied it once, it could not remember it completely. Without the manuscript to reference, how dare it cultivate it?
Moreover, Ding Fan is its master, and he has already given orders not to let it cultivate. If it dared to secretly cultivate and was discovered by Ding Fan, it feared it would be killed.
Mu Gaosou’s expression caught Ding Fan’s eye, but there was not a trace of mercy in him.
People are selfish. Mu Gaosou is his slave, not his brother. In the other world, the super family Ye Family helped him break through to the Fourth Level of the Divine Realm. The previous agreement was that he would be Ding Fan’s slave for a hundred years. It was a fair and voluntary deal, and Ding Fan did not feel he owed Mu Gaosou anything.
Such advanced martial techniques are not sold by the major families; they are treasured as precious collections. If these things were everywhere, then this type of martial skill would be worthless, so naturally, Ding Fan did not want outsiders to practice it.
"Let me have a look at this!"
Ding Fan threw out another sheepskin scroll. This was found by Sirius at the peak of the Emperor’s Coffin Mountain of the Night Wolf Emperor. The text on it was the same ancients as on the manuscript, with only a few dozen characters, as well as some strange lines and symbols that Ding Fan could not understand.
Mu Gaosou examined it closely, gradually frowning more and more, with wrinkles increasing, and occasionally shaking his head gently. After nearly half an hour, he looked up and said to Ding Fan, "I don’t understand this thing."
Ding Fan asked in surprise, "Aren’t the characters the same as those? Why don’t you understand?"
"They are the same, but,"
Mu Gaosou said to Ding Fan with a bitter smile, "But these words do not connect. This sheepskin scroll should have four parts, and this is just one part. From the dozen or so characters above, it appears to be a map, but not of the Northern Desolation.
"A map?"
Ding Fan was a bit disappointed. What’s the use of a map? He thought it was advanced martial arts or something like that. He glanced at it hastily and threw it aside. Mu Gaosou, seeing his demeanor, said, "Master, you should keep it. It’s a treasure map or a route diagram to a treasure."
"A treasure map? A route diagram?"
Ding Fan showed interest, and Mu Gaosou explained, "Although the text is not coherent, it mentions a place called the Ancient Forbidden Land. One cannot underestimate a place carrying ancient significance, and it states that it’s located in the Central Plains. This ancient sacred place should indeed be in the Central Plains."
"Central Plains?"
Ding Fan turned his head. He always dreamed of going to the Central Plains, but for now, he could not leave the Tianmu Sea. This map is incomplete, and currently holds no importance for him.
"Oh."
Thinking of the Central Plains, Ding Fan sighed deeply.
By killing Zhong Wugu, he completely offended the Zhong Family. The Zhong Family is affiliated with the Zhao Family, and the Zhao Family of Shenwu Country certainly would not tolerate him. Moreover, he had offended Lin Zixuan. By killing Zhong Family members at the Tianmu Sea this time, he indirectly embarrassed the Three Great Royal Families, and he feared he would never have a chance to join them. Without joining the Three Great Royal Families, he could not use their teleportation arrays.
Without being able to use the teleportation arrays of the Three Great Royal Families, when could he go to the Central Plains to explore the secrets of the Sirius Clan? And Xia Mengqing is still waiting for him.
Thinking of all this, especially wondering about Xia Mengqing’s current situation, Ding Fan frowned, his eyes filled with endless sorrow.
...
"Boom!"
In the east of Shenwu Country, a loud explosion occurred in a luxurious castle. A large hole was blasted in the castle wall, and a human figure was thrown out, the entire body covered in blood, indistinguishable. The person rolled a few times on the ground and then lost all signs of life.
Inside the luxurious castle stood a group of high-ranking members of the Zhong Family, all looking at a tall, fearsome middle-aged man, trembling.
Zhong Zhiqiang, the leading force protecting the Zhong Family disciples to the Wolf Fall Cliff Tomb of Emperor Yelang, stood there, his face filled with fear. The leader of the family, Zhong Zhiyong, just killed a scout cavalry out of anger.
Though it was just a scout cavalry, judging by Zhong Zhiyong’s expression, if anyone misspoke, they might find themselves killed by him in an instant.
Zhong Zhiyong looked like a middle-aged man with broad shoulders and a muscled frame, a head of black hair casually draped behind him, wearing a black luxurious robe. He had a pair of large, bulging eyes, and at this moment, he looked like a mighty king.
"Tianmu Sea really bullies you too much, truly too much."
Roaring, accompanied by his shouts, was a fierce, beast-like aura, making the hearts of those present beat even more restlessly.
As a few roars echoed, Zhong Zhiyong’s fierce spirit weakened, and his expression was no longer so angry, but still grim.
He glanced at the group of people in the hall and coldly said, "Why aren’t you speaking? Have you all become mute? How can we get back our face? How can we exact revenge on Ding Fan? Why aren’t you telling me?"
Zhong Zhiyong set the tone, the face must be regained, vengeance must be sought for Zhong Wugu. A frail elder of the Zhong Family stepped forward and said, "Family head, we either send someone to sneak into Tianmu Sea to assassinate Ding Fan immediately and then sneak back. As long as Master Daozhen doesn’t find evidence, he won’t say anything."
Many elders had their eyes lit up; everything today stems from Ding Fan. If it weren’t for Ding Fan killing Zhong Wugu, this situation wouldn’t have occurred. As long as Ding Fan is killed, the Zhong Family’s reputation would be somewhat restored.
As for revenge, dealing with Herr Qianjun or the Herr Family? Or that mysterious expert? This group had no such thoughts. As long as Master Daozhen remains, not just the Zhong Family, even their master, the Zhao Family, wouldn’t dare.
A elder stepped forward and said, "That’s a good idea. If we lay our ambush in advance and seize the opportunity, striking once and then retreating, the Daozhen Family won’t have any evidence. Master Daozhen wouldn’t be able to do anything then."
Many agreed, nodding. Zhong Zhiyong coldly laughed at them and said, "What if the evidence is discovered? If we send people there and they gather any evidence, I’m afraid the Zhong Family’s thousand-year foundation would be destroyed because of this."
Everyone fell silent, many pondered over this matter, unconsciously feeling a chill down their backs.
If no evidence was found, everything would be fine, but there’s always that chance, and what if the Herr Family has someone around Ding Fan?
If the Herr Family secretly sets a trap, deliberately lets Zhong Family enter, then captures them, Master Daozhen might use it as an excuse to lead troops on an expedition against the Zhong Family, then even their master, the Zhao Family, would be powerless, wouldn’t they?
"This can be easily done!"
The tall, slender elder said coldly, "We don’t need to enter Tianmu Sea, and we can still find a way to kill Ding Fan. We don’t need schemes; we can face him openly, and even if Master Daozhen knows, he won’t be able to do anything."
"Oh?"
Zhong Zhiyong’s eyes sparkled. This slim elder named Zhong Ziqi wasn’t very strong, only at Fifth Level Elementary Stage of the Divine Realm, but he was highly esteemed in the Zhong Family, known as the think tank of the Zhong Family Clan, nicknamed "Poison Bee." Since he dared to say so, it must mean he was confident.
The other elders looked at Zhong Ziqi, awaiting his explanation. Zhong Ziqi smiled proudly at everyone and said, "We don’t need to go to Tianmu Sea; we can lure Ding Fan out, or have Tianmu Sea’s people kill him. Whether Ding Fan is killed himself or by Tianmu Sea’s people, what could Master Daozhen possibly say?"
"That makes sense!"
A few elders nodded in agreement. An elder asked, "How can we lure him out? Ding Fan should be well-received by the Daozhen Family now, right? Because of this relationship, how would Tianmu Sea’s samurai dare to act against Ding Fan?"
Zhong Ziqi revealed a mysterious smile and said to Zhong Zhiyong, "Family head, let me handle this matter. I promise you that Ding Fan won’t live past six months."
"Alright! I’ll leave it to you!"
Zhong Zhiyong nodded satisfied, "Everyone in the household will assist you with all their might, providing manpower and resources. I want you to bring me Ding Fan’s head within six months, and I want to use his head to commemorate my grandson."
"Yes! Family head!"
All the elders received the order, their spirits were high. Since Zhong Ziqi was so confident, the matter was basically settled; within six months, Ding Fan would surely die.
...
Skull Island.
Ding Fan had no idea a Poison Bee was always watching him. He had been comfortable these days, residing on Jingshan to cultivate and heal, feeling quite at ease.
The injuries were almost healed. Recently, he had been cultivating to enhance his True Yuan and trying to comprehend the advanced martial technique "Shadowless Body Technique," the first martial skills he obtained in the Divine Realm. Black Obsidian is hard to come by, an excellent item, so naturally, he must seize the time to train and appreciate it.
The advanced martial technique is intricate; over the past few days, Ding Fan had barely touched the surface, let alone practiced it, which seemed quite difficult.
Recently, Skull Island was bustling. All nearby third grade powers and second grade powers came bearing gifts, on the surface, claiming to visit after Ding Fan got injured. Ding Fan didn’t meet any of them; such high-level figures didn’t need his presence, Wu Qingxia and the Second Elder warmly received them, which already made them feel quite honored.
For what Ding Fan tasked them with, the Second Elder was dedicated. During this period, he personally went to the Xu Family to deliver gifts. A few days later, he visited Xu Family’s elders, bringing along a group to purchase items like Crimson Flame Bodhi Grass seeds, Blood Ox, various books, and so forth.
The city was filled with people from the Skeleton Sect, but the townspeople didn’t care; Ding Fan was now famous, the Skeleton Sect coming out to show off was only natural. Their reckless purchase of various materials, understandable to develop strongly.
On the afternoon of the fifth day, the Second Elder personally moved several boxes of books up to Jingshan. Ding Fan’s requested High Level Spiritual Material Guide was back with dozens of booklets, recording rare Spiritual Materials from the Northern Desolation of the Divine Realm, the Central Plains, and even the entire Divine Realm.
Ding Fan was greatly excited, immediately reading through the night, simultaneously taking out Spiritual Materials from his Space Ring for comparison and confirmation.
The guide bought back by the Second Elder detailed tens of thousands of spiritual materials and medicines, described very simply, just a brief description of what each looked like and its general functions.
This was enough, Ding Fan spent the whole night reading, increasingly excited, he had nearly completed the appraisal of over thirty types of Spiritual Materials within his ring.
The quality of the Night Wolf Emperor’s Treasure wasn’t low; all were comparable to the value of the Limitless Fruit, in other words, these thirty-nine plants of Spiritual Materials were worth tens of millions of Black Obsidian.
After spending a few more hours, Ding Fan finally finished appraising the thirty-nine plants of Spiritual Materials. Now only the last one remained, the Golden Dragon Herb inside six jade boxes.
