Yinshan Record

Chapter 649 (Backup) Domineering and Tyrannical Nature is His True Colors (Part 2)
Shi Meng, the head of the Tiger Roar Hall, is a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator.

His face was ashen, and he respectfully knelt on the ground. His tall shadow made Zhao Qian and Yao Qin, who were standing beside him, feel somewhat flustered.

Why is the sect leader here? And why is he kneeling down like this?
"I was unaware of the arrival of the esteemed sir; I have failed to greet you properly."

Su Che looked at the tall man below him; it wasn't that Tiger Roar Hall was completely devoid of people.

The man in front of us, Master Shi, is a typical example of someone who can bend and stretch.

"A man's knees are worth more than gold; please rise, Master."

Upon hearing this, Shi Meng did not answer, but simply lowered his head to the ground.

“You are a man of refined taste and lofty character; I, Shi, dare not overstep my bounds.”

"You are hurt?"

Su Che looked at Shi Meng, the leader of the Tiger Roar Hall. He looked imposing on the outside, but his inner aura was fluctuating, indicating that he had suffered a serious injury.

"Yes, hunting a demonic beast at the Core Formation level damaged my qi and blood."

"Hunting monsters?"

"My family's martial arts technique requires taming demonic beasts to improve upon."

"So it's a rare beast-taming technique."

The so-called beast-taming method was popular for a time in the Middle Ages, but it has now declined. The reason is simple: if one relies on external things for cultivation progress, whether one can achieve anything becomes a matter of luck.

Things that rely on luck usually don't last long.

Su Che looked at Shi Meng and said, "It's not just your qi and blood that's been damaged; I think your elixir has also been injured."

Shi Meng swallowed hard.

"A true master has discerning eyes."

Su Che didn't say much, only gave a cold smile.

This stone appears to be without problems, but its internal foundation has already become unstable. Others might not be able to see it, but Su Che, who cultivates the "Zhou Jue Yin Tian Secret Manual," can detect the problem within it.

The man before them, Master Shi, was surrounded by a faint aura of death.

That's a phenomenon that only occurs when a living being's lifespan is about to end.

As a cultivator who has attained the Core Formation stage, the reason why Shi Meng exudes this aura is either because he has switched to the path of ghost cultivation, or because there is a problem with his Core Formation, his innate spiritual seed is about to be obscured, and his lifespan is coming to an end.

"This Wushi City is quite interesting. There are actually demonic beasts around here that caused Master Shi to suffer such serious injuries."

"Reporting to the True Immortal, it is an Iron-Armored Bull-Dragon."

"That's no wonder."

The Ironclad Bull-Dragon is a well-known demonic beast in this world. It is a type of dragon, but it is warlike by nature and has strange iron scales all over its body, making it difficult to be harmed by magical artifacts.

Let alone a Core Formation cultivator like Shi Meng who practices beast taming techniques, even the most powerful Core Formation sword cultivator in this world might not be able to break through the Ironclad Bull Flood Dragon's defenses.

"Master Shi, you subdued this Ironclad Bull Dragon, so you must also have the intention of fighting against the Chaotic Soul Sect and the Thunderclap Sect?"

"A true master sees clearly even from afar."

"Originally, the three of you were supposed to cooperate and stick together to deal with that Eight-Armed Ghost King. But you, Hall Master Shi, are outwardly rough but inwardly shrewd. You have the idea of ​​swallowing them up. And since there's a ready-made Ironclad Bull-Dragon, you plan to capture it while the other two are off guard. Then, these three will respect your Tiger Roar Hall, right?"

Shi Meng knelt below, remaining silent.

"Man proposes, God disposes. What plans do you have for the future, Master?"

"It's entirely up to the real person to decide."

“Good, Hall Master Shi is indeed a man of few words. Since you are injured, I will take over as the Hall Master of Tiger Roar Hall for a few years, and you will become my Deputy Hall Master.”

Su Che glanced down and asked, "Are you satisfied with my arrangement?"

“The arrangements made by the master are appropriate, and Shi Meng will certainly follow them.” “He is a husband who can be both flexible and resilient.”

Su Che nodded as he sat in the armchair.

"Find a quiet room, reflect on your mistakes, and do you understand what I mean?"

"Rest assured, I, Shi, will be very careful and will not engage in any external transportation."

"Okay, go ahead."

Shi Meng then bowed and politely took his leave.

After greeting the head of the Shi family, Su Che turned to look at Zhao Qian and Yao Qin on the other two sides.

"You two, gather your men and spread the word that Tiger Roar Hall has changed hands. If they're not happy about it, let them come to me in the hall. What's that deputy hall master doing?"

"Reporting to the Master... Reporting to the Hall Master."

Yao Qin lowered her head: "There is also a deputy hall master, Lü Xiaoren, who is currently on business outside the city and has not yet returned."

"Then you should convey this to his subordinates."

Su Che watched coldly.

"After you've finished conveying the message, gather everyone together. I have something else to say."

Yao Qin and Zhao Qian quickly bowed and went to make their own arrangements.

The chaos at Tiger Roar Hall naturally didn't escape the notice of the other two establishments in the same city.

In a gloomy courtyard, a withered old man sat on a grand chair, below him stood a line of consumptive-looking disciples in black robes, each with a deathly pale face and bloodshot eyes.

The old man gripped the armrest of the armchair with claw-like hands, his eyes glancing hesitantly downwards.

"You're saying the Tiger Roar Hall has a new leader?"

"Yes, I heard he's a powerful figure from outer space. That guy surnamed Shi has been placed under house arrest. All the disciples in the hall have been recalled. I wonder what arrangements have been made over there..."

"Mysterious."

The old man was none other than Master Guiku, the leader of the Chaotic Soul Sect. He was also at the upper stage of the Rejuvenation Core realm, and among the three sects in Wushi City, he had the highest cultivation level.

"The man surnamed Shi was seriously injured. He was afraid we would take advantage of the situation, so he pulled this trick. Hmph, where did all these reclusive masters come from?"

Ghost Cry clapped his hands.

"What did that kid Lei Xun have to say this time?"

Lei Xun is the leader of the Thunderclap Sect, and he is at the mid-stage of the Rejuvenating Core realm. In the past, before the Eight-Armed Ghost King occupied this city, it was Gui Ku and Lei Xun who joined forces to fight Shi Meng, who had the support of the City Lord's Mansion, to a standstill.

Now that the City Lord's Mansion has been destroyed by the Eight-Armed Ghost King, the influence of these two old friends naturally surpasses that of Shi Meng.

Lei Xun said that he would follow the lead of his ancestor.

The disciples' responses drew a burst of sneer from Guiku.

“Alright, this kid is still slippery as ever. Tell him I need his help to take down all of Tiger Roar Hall’s branches in the city.”

Ghost Cry sneered.

"That guy surnamed Shi is up to no good. He's leading the demons and ghosts, and he's even fighting amongst himself. I'll let him fight it out. Since he's already crippled, there's no point in trying to win over the Tiger Roar Hall anymore. Just take over their territory. Damn it, if I team up with that guy surnamed Lei, we can hold them off just the same."

"The patriarch's insight is profound."

"Our ancestor was a master strategist."

The disciples below showered him with flattery, and Ghost Cry grinned with obvious pleasure.

"Go and invite Lei Xun over. I need to discuss with our Sect Leader Lei when to completely wipe out that damned Tiger Roar Hall."

(End of this chapter)