245: Chapter 244 Golden Core Cultivator

Inside a guest room in Qingfeng County.

Wang Cheng, Manager Ma Yingjie, and a middle-aged man dressed in black robes walked in together.

The middle-aged man had a cold, stern expression, and a daunting Evil Qi lingered between his brows.

This person was Luo Yue, a Golden Core Cultivator of the Yao Race.

As soon as they entered the room, Luo Yue had Manager Ma Yingjie close the door.

Seeing Luo Yue sit down, Wang Cheng was the first to ask, "Uncle-Master Luo, why have you come here as well? A mere Jiang Family shouldn't require you to take action personally, right?"

Luo Yue did not speak immediately upon hearing this. He merely raised his eyes slowly, scanned the table, and pointed at the empty wine cup and spiritual wine flask placed there.

Wang Cheng's heart jolted, and he immediately understood Luo Yue's meaning. Not daring to be the least bit negligent, he quickly stepped forward, picked up the spiritual wine flask, and carefully filled a cup for Luo Yue.

Holding the cup with both hands, he respectfully presented it to Luo Yue: "Uncle-Master Luo, this Junior was negligent. Please, have some wine."

Luo Yue nodded slightly, brought the cup to his lips, and drained it in one gulp.

After a moment, he said, "Do you think I came here for the Jiang Family?"

Wang Cheng and Manager Ma Yingjie exchanged a glance, both seeing a flicker of confusion in each other's eyes. They hurriedly said, "This Junior does not know. We ask Uncle-Master Luo to enlighten us."

Luo Yue set down the wine cup, letting it land heavily on the table.

Seeing this, Wang Cheng quickly poured another cup of wine for Luo Yue.

Only then did Luo Yue speak: "My coming to Qingfeng County this time, from beginning to end, has not been for the Jiang Family, but for Hu Nan!"

Qin Changsheng, far away in his small courtyard at the Heavenly Sword Sect, was not surprised to hear Luo Yue's words.

After all, for a mere Jiang Family, Shen Guhong would never have specifically sent a Golden Core powerhouse.

"Hu Nan?"

"He merely gained the first place on the Prodigy Ranking by luck?"

"Such a minor character can be handled by us!"

"Why must Uncle-Master Luo make the trip personally?" Wang Cheng stepped forward and said.

"Hmph, what do you know?" Luo Yue snorted coldly and drained the wine in his hand.

Wang Cheng hurriedly poured another cup for Luo Yue.

Luo Yue then said, "The altar in the Flowing Fire Trial was destroyed, and the purple-gold key stored within has also disappeared!"

"The Sect Head suspects that it was Hu Nan's doing!"

"Therefore, I have been sent to capture Hu Nan and interrogate him for the whereabouts of the purple-gold key!"

Hearing Luo Yue's words, Qin Changsheng finally understood why Luo Yue had come here.

He had come for the purple-gold key.

Qin Changsheng was also very clear about the purpose of the purple-gold key.

It was the key item to break the Seal on the Demon Empress.

Now that the Yao Race altar was destroyed and the purple-gold key was missing, the people of the Yao Race would naturally suspect Hu Nan, who had taken first place on the Qingyun Ranking.

Just then, a faint black Talismanic Incantation suddenly broke through the window, carrying traces of Yao-attribute Evil Qi. After circling in the air for a moment, it slowly landed on the table in front of Luo Yue.

Runes flickered on the Talismanic Incantation, emitting weak fluctuations of spiritual power. It was clearly a specialized communication talisman of the Yao Race, used for transmitting secret messages.

Luo Yue raised his hand and used suction to bring the talisman steadily into his palm.

He tapped it lightly, and the talisman instantly lit up. A hoarse and urgent voice slowly emerged from it, echoing clearly within the guest room: "Uncle-Master Luo, the investigation is complete. Tomorrow morning, Hu Nan will head to the Qingfeng River to slay that water-attribute Yao Beast!"

The voice dissipated, and the talisman subsequently turned into a wisp of black smoke, vanishing completely into the air.

Luo Yue slowly withdrew his hand, the sinister look on his face instantly fading, replaced by intense ecstasy: "Hahaha! Heaven helps me! Hu Nan, oh Hu Nan, you are truly seeking your own death by delivering yourself to my door. It saves me a lot of trouble!"

If Hu Nan had stayed with the Jiang Family, he might have had to exert some effort.

But now, Hu Nan was heading to the Qingfeng River alone to deal with that water-attribute Yao Beast.

Taking down Hu Nan would absolutely require no effort at all.

"Manager Ma Yingjie, Wang Cheng, the two of you will head to the Jiang Family tomorrow morning and slaughter everyone. Leave no one alive!"

Pausing, Luo Yue continued, "As for Hu Nan, I shall go to the Qingfeng River alone to kill him with my own hands!"

Hearing this, Wang Cheng quickly took a step forward and bowed, saying, "Uncle-Master Luo, Hu Nan is ranked first on the Southern Region Prodigy Ranking and is quite powerful. Moreover, as far as this Junior knows, he has the support of a Lifebound Treasure. His defense is extremely strong, and his combat power far exceeds that of an ordinary ninth-layer Foundation Establishment Cultivator."

"Why don't Manager Ma Yingjie and I assist you first? We can go to the Qingfeng River together to kill Hu Nan, and once he is dealt with, we can go and slaughter the Jiang Family."

Wang Cheng understood Luo Yue's temperament very well, which was why he feigned this attempt at dissuasion.

Sure enough, after hearing Wang Cheng's advice, Luo Yue not only refused to agree but also showed deep disdain, letting out a cold laugh: "No need!"

"He is but a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Even with the support of a Lifebound Treasure, before my first-layer Golden Core strength, he is nothing more than an ant that can be killed at will."

"You two only need to follow my orders and slaughter the Jiang Family."

His sharp gaze swept over the two of them, his tone carrying a warning: "Remember, if I have killed Hu Nan and you have not yet wiped out the Jiang Family, do not blame me for being heartless!"

Wang Cheng and Manager Ma Yingjie didn't dare to argue further and quickly stepped forward, saying, "This Junior obeys!"

Seeing their respectful manner, a look of satisfaction appeared on Luo Yue's face. He sat back down at the table, picked up the spiritual wine, and drained it, his eyes full of malice.

He didn't care about Hu Nan at all.

After all, he was a Cultivator of the Yao Race, and his Physical Body was naturally very powerful.

In addition, the water-attribute Yao Beast in the Qingfeng River was under his control.

He didn't believe that Hu Nan could turn the tables against the combined force of himself and a Great Perfection Foundation Establishment water-attribute Yao Beast.

...

Heavenly Sword Sect courtyard.

Qin Changsheng had heard the conversation between Luo Yue and Wang Cheng clearly.

Luo Yue's arrogant arrangements had all fallen into his view.

When he heard Luo Yue decide to go to the Qingfeng River alone to kill Hu Nan, a plan had already formed in Qin Changsheng's mind.

That was to let Hu Nan go to the Qingfeng River alone to slay that Great Perfection Foundation Establishment water-attribute Yao Beast.

As for himself, he only needed to ambush at the edge of the Qingfeng River in advance, hiding his aura and waiting for Luo Yue to arrive.

Although they hadn't been in contact for long, Qin Changsheng was very clear about Luo Yue's character and temper.

This man was arrogant and conceited, not placing Foundation Establishment Cultivators in his eyes at all.

He had no guard against Hu Nan whatsoever.

This was also a good opportunity for Qin Changsheng to launch a sneak attack.

He believed that when Luo Yue was overcome with joy and completely off guard, he could launch a fatal sneak attack.

With the powerful might of his Lifebound Treasure, supplemented by the support of his Heavenly Dao Entries [Thunder God] and [Fire God], even if Luo Yue was a first-layer Golden Core Yao Cultivator, he might not be able to withstand this sudden blow.

Of course, Qin Changsheng also kept a backup plan.

If the sneak attack failed to kill Luo Yue in one hit, once Luo Yue reacted, he and Hu Nan would join forces in a two-pronged attack.

His Incarnation Hu Nan had powerful combat strength, and combined with the support of his Heavenly Dao Trait Mana Absorption, even if Luo Yue's cultivation was profound, they could steadily suppress him until he was completely killed, giving Luo Yue no chance to counterattack.

As for Manager Ma Yingjie, whom Luo Yue had arranged, Qin Changsheng didn't care about him at all.

Because Wang Cheng was there.

He believed Wang Cheng would definitely be able to kill Manager Ma Yingjie easily.

After all, Manager Ma Yingjie had no guard against Wang Cheng.

He still believed Wang Cheng was a member of the Blood Demon Sect and was loyal to him and the Blood Demon Sect.

After making the arrangements, Qin Changsheng also summoned the Golden Trait Teleportation.

In the next instant, Qin Changsheng's figure appeared not far from Hu Nan.

...

Early the next morning.

In front of a remote inn in the south of the city, on a patch of open ground, three figures stood quietly.

Luo Yue stood with his hands behind his back, dressed in black robes, his face cold as he gazed toward the Qingfeng River.

Wang Cheng and Manager Ma Yingjie stood with their heads bowed on either side, their expressions respectful, their spiritual power quietly circulating, already prepared for action.

Just then, a black shadow suddenly sped out of the morning mist, moving extremely fast and carrying traces of Yao-attribute Evil Qi, flying straight toward Luo Yue.

Luo Yue raised his hand and used suction to bring the shadow steadily into his palm.

Luo Yue tapped lightly on the communication talisman, and it instantly lit up, a short message clearly entering his mind.

The moment he finished reading the message, a triumphant smile appeared on Luo Yue's face.

Luo Yue turned to look at Wang Cheng and Manager Ma Yingjie: "Hu Nan has already headed to the Qingfeng River alone. This is our best chance to strike!"

"Wang Cheng, Manager Ma Yingjie, move out immediately. Go to the Jiang Family and slaughter everyone. Leave no one alive!"

"Yes, Uncle-Master Luo!" The two took the order in unison, not daring to be the least bit negligent.

Manager Ma Yingjie was the first to turn around. With spiritual power surging beneath his feet, he sped toward the Jiang Family, his figure quickly vanishing into the morning mist.

Wang Cheng also followed behind Manager Ma Yingjie.

Watching their departing backs, a look of satisfaction appeared on Luo Yue's face, and he snorted coldly: "Mere ants, not worth much of my concern."

His Golden Core Pressure surged around him, and with a flash of spiritual light beneath his feet, his body shot out like an arrow from a bow, speeding toward the Qingfeng River.

Luo Yue was full of confidence regarding this mission to kill Hu Nan and seize the key.