124: My dear, do you want to see my treasure?
Sixth Elder Xu Mo secretly gave Li Yan a look, but his words were unyielding.
“Everyone!”
“You’ve all seen how many methods those Blood Cultivators used to invade Cloud City, haven’t you?”
“They hid the Bloodline Poison within the cultivators’ bodies, then detonated their Dantian to draw a teleportation array.”
“Who among you can guarantee that he won’t first pretend to be a good person, gain the trust of Fellow Daoists, and then secretly attack you?”
As Elder Xu Mo spoke eloquently, the Loose Cultivators among the bystanders fell silent.
Yes.
No one could guarantee that Li Yan wasn't faking it.
After all, with his Golden Core Stage strength, he was able to stop a Blood Cultivator.
Why didn't that Feather Transformation Realm Blood Cultivator attack him? These questions also raised suspicions.
Those who had just been speaking up for Li Yan now fell silent.
And Su Mo, as the Hall Master, after a moment of hesitation, stepped forward.
“Elder Xu is right, his various actions are indeed suspicious.”
“However, if we were to wrong this young friend, it would also be disheartening.”
Su Mo's tone shifted, diffusing the awkwardness with kindness.
“How about this, I invite this young friend to visit my Tianshu Hall,”
“My Tianshu Hall will treat the young friend as an honored guest and invite him to a gathering at Drunken Immortal Pavilion.”
Listening to Su Hall Master’s words, everyone present was convinced.
“I am truly impressed by Su Hall Master’s way of handling things.”
“This way, it won’t dishearten this Fellow Daoist. If no problem is found, please release him quickly.”
The Loose Cultivators all approved of Su Mo’s handling method; inviting Li Yan to be a guest at Tianshu Hall was better than throwing him into a prison.
As for Li Yan himself, he had no objections.
If he could be alone with Su Mo, it would also facilitate his control over Tianshu Hall and allow him to obtain useful information.
For instance, where were his two female Disciples at this moment, did they Ascend to the Upper Realm, or did they pass away in Cloud City?
He had many questions to ask, and with a trustworthy Corpse Puppet Su Mo, Li Yan wouldn't be unable to move an inch within Cloud City.
“Since Su Hall Master has said so, I, Li Yan, am willing to cooperate.”
Su Mo immediately cupped her hands and said, “Young friend, the immortal palanquin has been prepared for you.”
As she spoke these words, Su Mo immediately realized that her attitude was a bit problematic…
It was somewhat inappropriate for her, the dignified Su Hall Master, to be so respectful towards Li Yan.
But the words had already left her mouth, so she could only force a smile and invite Li Yan to board the palanquin.
It felt as if she were Li Yan's servant, yet no matter what, she was half a City Lord of Cloud City.
At this moment, Su Mo merely attributed her lapse in composure to something else.
Perhaps it was because Li Yan looked exactly like the First Generation Holy Master that she acted so respectfully?
Amidst Su Mo’s jumbled thoughts, Li Yan had already boarded the immortal palanquin and began flying towards Tianshu Hall.
As for Su Mo, she still needed to deal with the injured and the dead, and purify the contaminated traces of the area.
Watching the immortal palanquin gradually fly away, Su Mo gave an order.
“Elder Xu, you return to Tianshu Hall first and properly entertain that young friend.”
“Once I’ve dealt with these bloodstains, I will have a good talk with that young friend.”
A flicker of barely perceptible excitement flashed in Elder Xu’s eyes, and he quickly bowed his body and lowered his head.
“Hall Master, please rest assured, this Elder will certainly entertain that young friend well.”
When Su Mo began to deal with the corpses in the ruins, Elder Xu grinned, and morbidly licked his lips.
“That young man, this Elder will certainly take good care of him, hehehe.”
Elder Xu revealed a sinister smile, took a step, and walked through the air, flying towards the location of Tianshu Hall.
Tianshu Hall.
Located in the west district of Cloud City, although it was in a bustling area, Tianshu Hall was separated by courtyard walls on all sides.
When Li Yan descended from the immortal palanquin, he glanced around.
The red walls before him were covered with black runes, two majestic Lion Spirit Beasts sat on either side of the main gate, and the plaque above, inscribed with three ancient immortal characters [Tianshu Hall], exuded a chilling aura.
Stepping onto the entrance stairs, the two Lion Spirit Beasts on either side sniffed Li Yan’s scent.
These two fierce Lion Spirit Beasts seemed ready to open their gaping maws and bite him at any moment.
However, after confirming Li Yan’s scent, the two Lions surprisingly became benevolent and wagged their tails at Li Yan.
Those fierce Lion Spirit Beasts now had eyes as clear as a Daoist child's, as if they recognized Li Yan.
This astonished the Tianshu Hall Disciples standing guard at the entrance.
“This?”
“These two Spirit Beasts are always fierce towards outsiders, so why are they so docile in front of him?”
“I don’t know… Could it be because he resembles the First Generation Holy Master?”
Li Yan’s arrival piqued the curiosity of the Disciples within Tianshu Hall.
Meanwhile, the guiding boy walked in front: “This Senior, please! By the lotus pond ahead is Drunken Immortal Pavilion.”
“Mm.”
Li Yan slowly walked through the corridor and arrived at the center of the lotus pond.
Inside the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, a large table was already laden with delicious food, various Spirit Birds, fine Spirit Medicine wine, Spirit Fruits…
Li Yan was not at all polite; he simply picked them up and ate.
Even if these immortal delicacies were poisoned, he had no fear.
Li Yan, who hadn't eaten for a long time, eating some immortal fruits was also a way to satisfy his craving.
After all, he had always been absorbing Spiritual Qi or side effects, so he no longer needed to eat.
As Li Yan ate and drank heartily.
A light rustling sound came from behind him; it was Sixth Elder Xu Mo, who approached Li Yan’s side with a smiling face.
“Fellow Daoist, what an appetite.”
Li Yan raised an eyebrow, glancing sideways at the thin old man.
“Elder Xu, what do you want? You were the one shouting the loudest to catch me on the street earlier, weren’t you?”
Elder Xu chuckled dryly, “Young friend, don’t be angry! Don’t be angry.”
“I was also protecting you.”
Saying that, Elder Xu placed his hand on Li Yan’s shoulder.
This old man… gave off a strange feeling.
Could it be that this old fellow liked sodomy?
In that instant, Li Yan shivered, and goosebumps rose all over his body.
Elder Xu’s strength was at the Peak of the Nascent Soul Stage, and the old man’s fawning smile made Li Yan very uncomfortable.
Li Yan shrugged his shoulder, pushing his hand away.
“Elder Xu, just say what you want.”
Sixth Elder Xu Mo chuckled strangely again from the side, lowering his voice: “Young friend, this Elder has a treasure, would you like to see it?”
Li Yan responded coldly, “Not interested.”
That strange old man’s voice was truly quite lewd.
Despite Li Yan’s refusal, Sixth Elder Xu Mo remained persistent.
“Young friend, you will definitely be interested in that treasure.”
“That’s this Elder’s treasure, are you really not going to come and see it?”
Watching the old man still pestering him, Li Yan’s eyes narrowed into slits, a killing intent rising within him.
“Sixth Elder, what treasure are you talking about? Why do I have to see it?”
The old man looked left and right, confirming that no one was around.
Elder Xu pulled a ring from his sleeve: “This treasure, are you sure you don’t want to take a look?”
When he saw that ring, Li Yan’s eyes lit up, and he also revealed a sly smile.
“See, now I have no choice but to look!”