Junior sister took first place again

After Master Xuansu hurriedly left, several elders sat around a stone table in the secret room of the Wei Mansion, their faces filled with smug smiles.

"Master Xuansu's visit is exactly what we wanted." Wei Ming's voice was filled with a hint of contempt. "The internal strife in the Xuanling Sect will be a great opportunity for us to weaken their power."

"Yes, I just received an order from the Divine Lord to dismantle the First Immortal Mansion in Zhongzhou. This is exactly the opportunity I need."

A cold light flashed in the eyes of the Patriarch Wei Jue. "We will use the ambitions of their master and apprentice to add fuel to the internal strife of the Xuanling Sect, causing them to kill each other and weaken their strength."

Elder Wei Feng, who had been silent the entire time, frowned and took over the conversation. "It's just that Mu Xin's condition... asking the Young Master to kill Cheng Yan, isn't that too risky? After all, we're still within the Four Provinces, and Cheng Yan's Master and Uncle are no pushovers."

After Wei Feng finished speaking, several people echoed him.

"Yes."

"The best strategy is to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight."

Someone else said, "Isn't Ji Ming also in Tianqian? It would be appropriate for him to do it."

Ji Ming is the Ji family elder who went to Tianqian with Wei Chen this time.

Wei Ming sneered, "What a joke! How can a disciple of the Immortal Venerable be killed so easily? Ji Ming's limited ability only allows him to assist us from the sidelines. Letting him take the lead is probably to expose everything we have done."

"Then what do you think we should do? Do you really want the Young Master to kill Cheng Yan? The man from the Bishui Sect has been going to the Heavenly Chasm frequently recently. The only thing the Young Master can do is to kill the demons."

Ji Yu was annoyed by their noise and said in a deep voice, "Silence. Let me think about it."

Everyone's voices quieted down a bit. After a while, Wei Ming suddenly brought up another matter, "Has there been any progress from the Qiongming Sect?"

"No," someone replied, "It was pure coincidence that they found the fragments of the Emperor's Sword. They still don't know what they've lost."

"The fragment is alive. This time, even the young master didn't get it. We can only say that it hid itself. You can just go and find it when you are lucky."

"The Fourth Elder is absolutely right," Wei Feng said solemnly, "Now that things are happening one after another, how long will Patriarch Ji continue to stay at the border?"

An elder said arrogantly, "That Ji Tang of their family is simply a troublemaker. Since the Soul Lamp is safe, it means that the people who captured Ji Tang dare not touch her. It's better to increase our bargaining chips and force the other party to negotiate."

Another person said, "When it comes to things related to Ji Tang, he always behaves like this. Blame him for being too pampered, which is why this happened."

Everyone nodded and wanted to say a few more words, but the patriarch suddenly interrupted them: "That's enough. This time we want to talk about the problems of the Xuanling Sect. What are you all talking about?"

The elders either turned away or lowered their heads. Wei Yu continued, "It's impossible to let Chen'er kill Cheng Yan. They are equally powerful. By the time the winner is determined, it will be too late."

The elders looked at the Patriarch again, all listening intently. Wei Yu nodded in satisfaction and continued, "To kill Cheng Yan, I've already thought of a perfect candidate."

Wei Ming said, "I'd like to hear the details."

Wei Yu uttered two cold words: "Dry bones."

As soon as the words fell, there was a burst of admiration in the room.

"high!"

"Wonderful!"

"The master has foresight."

"It's just..." A sudden voice suddenly rang out from the crowd. Wei Feng said, "But he's in the Tianque Realm now. I'm afraid it will be even harder to move him."

"It's okay." Wei Yu waved his hand and said lightly, "City Lord Ji has almost recovered. When he reaches the Heavenly Chasm, the Immortal Sect will mobilize its forces again. Then, the withered bones can naturally go to the Heavenly Chasm."

He concluded by saying, "Once the operation begins, we will simply assist throughout the entire process."

The elders were immersed in the discussion of the assassination plan when suddenly a figure appeared at the door like a ghost, interrupting their conversation.

The person who came was Xue Wuying mentioned earlier.

Xue Wuying had a cynical smile on his face, and his eyes revealed a hint of madness and unruliness.

Xue Wuying's sudden appearance made Wei Yu and the elders present feel a little uneasy, because they all knew that this master was notorious for his capriciousness and recklessness, and no one could predict what he would do next.

"Elders, the discussion is so heated, may I join in?" Xue Wuying's voice was tinged with teasing. He slowly walked into the secret room, casually pulled over a chair and sat down.

Wei Yu frowned slightly. He was displeased with Xue Wuying's sudden appearance, but he didn't dare to show it.

After all, although Xue Wuying is weaker than him, the entire Wei family is actually the one that depends on him.

Wei Yu cleared his throat and said in a calm tone, "Young Master, we are truly honored by your arrival. We were discussing the Xuanling Sect's affairs. What are your thoughts on this?"

Xue Wuying's lips curled up into a playful smile. He swept his eyes over the elders one by one, and then he said slowly, "But how did I hear you guys just discussing that I didn't get back the fragments of the Emperor's Sword?"

The atmosphere in the secret room became tense because of Xue Wuying's words.

The elders exchanged worried glances with each other. They knew that Xue Wuying's temper was unpredictable, and the power behind him was what the Wei family relied on.

Wei Yu's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. He knew that in this situation, he had to remain calm and respectful.

"Young Master, we have no intention of questioning you. We believe you have done your best regarding the Emperor's Sword fragments."

Xue Wuying snorted coldly, his gaze sweeping across everyone present like a sharp blade. "Try your best? Do you think I'll give up because of a fragment? What a joke. That fragment has its own spirit, and if it doesn't want to be mine, why should I force it?"

Seeing this, Wei Ming hurriedly tried to smooth things over: "Young Master is right. All things have spirits and cannot be forced. We have never doubted your ability."

Xue Wuying's expression eased slightly, and his gaze fell on Wei Yu: "So, what about the assassination plan you just discussed? This young master is also very interested in these things, and perhaps he can provide some help."

Wei Yu hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to tell Xue Wuying about his plan. After all, he had abundant resources that could make up for the lack of Ji's power.

"We were discussing how to weaken the Xuanling Sect. Someone from Immortal Master Mengze's lineage approached us and asked us to assassinate Cheng Yan. We planned to exploit their internal conflicts and stir up infighting."

"After discussing the assassination of Cheng Yan with the elders, I plan to cooperate with Ku Gu to cause even greater chaos."

Wei Yu spoke in an orderly manner, and the brother and sister who stood behind Xue Wuying like shadows seemed to have lost their breath.

Xue Wuying's eyes narrowed slightly, and he seemed very interested in this plan. "Ku Gu? The killer on the border of Youzhou? That's a good choice. But what makes you think he would do it?"

Xue Wuying narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully: "After all, his status and position are no worse than yours."

He looked at Wei Yu and said with a smile, almost saying that Wei Yu couldn't get anyone to do it.

Wei Yu's face turned a little ugly under Xue Wuying's provocation, but he still managed to remain calm.

"Young Master, you may not know that the Wei family and Ku Gu have met several times and have had some mutually beneficial cooperation. We believe that as long as the conditions are right, Ku Gu will be willing to accept this mission."

Xue Wuying's smile deepened, and he seemed to enjoy the feeling of being in control of the situation. "Oh? Then what conditions are you going to offer him? I'm very curious."

Wei Ming saw that the atmosphere was getting tense, so he quickly interrupted, "Young Master, the Xingchen Sect is known for its ability to spy on the secrets of the heavens. It will be very difficult for Ku Gu to escape from this sect in the future. I believe he will need the Wei family's help when the time comes."

Xue Wuying nodded, seemingly satisfied with Wei Ming's answer. "It sounds like you've already come up with a thorough plan. However, I think it could be improved. After all, while Ku Gu is an excellent assassin, he also faces more constraints."

"If his action fails, you will also need to have a response plan."

Wei Yu immediately agreed: "Young Master, what you said is absolutely right."

Several elders looked at each other secretly, with surprise flashing in their eyes. It seemed that the young master, who had returned to normal after his last absurd period, had grown a lot.

Xue Wuying's eyes swept back and forth between Wei Yu and the elders, as if evaluating the truthfulness of their words.

After a while, he slowly said, "Alright, I'll trust you for now. However, I have something to tell you."

Wei Yu and Wei Ming both looked at Xue Wuying nervously, waiting for his next words.

"I will personally participate in the formulation and implementation of this plan. After all, this concerns our common interests, and I do not want any mistakes to occur."

Wei Yu and Wei Ming looked at each other. They knew that Xue Wuying's participation meant that they would lose some control, but they also knew that it was impossible to refuse him.

Wei Yu could only bite the bullet and agree: "Of course, it is our honor to have you participate."

Xue Wuying nodded with satisfaction. He stood up, walked to the center of the secret room, and looked down at everyone present.

"Very good. From now on, we are officially part of this plan. I hope everyone here will give their all and not let me down."

The elders nodded one after another, expressing their willingness to follow Xue Wuying's command. Although his joining brought uncertainty, it also provided them with more resources.

Xue Wuying's gaze finally landed on Wei Yu. "Master Wei, although I haven't been able to obtain the fragments of the Emperor's Sword you mentioned, I won't give up. I hope you, the Wei Clan, can continue your search. If you have any news, please inform me immediately."

Wei Yu immediately agreed: "Of course, we will do our best to find the whereabouts of the Emperor's Sword fragments and report to the young master in a timely manner."

Xue Wuying nodded, and suddenly disappeared into the secret room like a ghost with the two demons, leaving the elders looking at each other in bewilderment.

As Xue Wuying left, the atmosphere in the secret room gradually relaxed. A group of people began to discuss the details of the operation. They all knew that every step forward had to be done with extreme caution and without the slightest mistake.

Because Xue Wuying's ideas and demands may change at any time, if they cannot meet his requirements, the Wei family will have more troubles.

While the Wei family members were having an intense discussion, Ji Shu, the head of the Ji family, was standing on a high ground at the border of Youzhou, gazing at the dark forest in the distance.

As a person in power who has experienced many ups and downs, Ji Shu's eyes are like a deep lake, full of ripples of time.

He was certain that Ji Tang had been abducted by the Youzhou demon tribe. This tragic news tore at his heart, but he knew he had to remain calm in order to save his granddaughter.

Standing beside Ji Shu were several loyal guards, all of whom were the elites of the Ji family, ready to follow the head of the family through fire and water at any time.

Ji Shu held in her hand a copy of the latest intelligence report, which detailed the location where Ji Tang might be imprisoned and the current distribution of the Youzhou demon tribe's forces.

"Master, our people still need some time to confirm Miss Tang's location. The Youzhou demon tribe is now deployed to the four states and the abyss. The defenses in each place seem tight, but there are still loopholes."

A family warrior reported to Ji Shu in a low voice. Ji Shu nodded, his brow furrowed as he pondered possible rescue plans.

"We must act with caution. We cannot let the demon tribe notice our actions and attack Tang'er. Let's prepare and act tonight."

The guards quickly dispersed to gather the necessary supplies and equipment. Ji Shuze remained on the high ground, his gaze piercing the night, as if trying to see through the enemies hidden in the darkness.

As night fell, Ji Shu led the elite of the Ji family and quietly infiltrated the territory of the Lord of Zebei. They wore specially made black clothes and used the art of concealing their breath to hide in the darkness.

Not long after they started walking, they encountered a small group of demon patrolmen. Ji Shu raised her hand to signal them to stop, her eyes coldly watching the demons' movements.

Just as the demons were about to approach, a master from the Ji family quietly dealt with them. His movements were as fast as lightning and there was no sound at all.

However, the deeper they ventured into Youzhou territory, the more heavily fortified the defenses became. Ji Shu and his elite troops moved through the forests and swamps like ghosts. As they neared the main fortress of Zebei, a demonic barrier suddenly appeared before them.

Ji Shu frowned, he knew that this demonic barrier could not be easily broken through. It could not only block invaders, but could also be connected to the demon clan's alarm system.

He signaled the team to retreat temporarily to avoid triggering the barrier.

"Master, there's something strange about this barrier. It's probably a defensive measure added before Lord Zebei left." A guard whispered, a hint of worry in his eyes.

Ji Shu nodded, his eyes scanning the barrier, trying to find a possible weakness. "We need to find a way to break it, or find another way. Go, capture a demon and see if we can find out anything."

Several guards took the order and left. Not long after, they returned with a demon from the Jindan realm.

The demon's face was filled with rage, and he wished he could eat alive these sneaky humans.

Ji Shu squatted down, her eyes cold but oppressive, "Tell me, how do we break this barrier?"