Longevity Gu Dao: Start From Refining Infatuation Gu

Chapter 40: It must be another Foundation Building family fishing.

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper Lu Ming fell silent. Indeed, it was true. Judging by the strength of that Independent Cultivator, it wouldn't be easy to kill him.

Moreover, who knows what means that mysterious Independent Cultivator possesses?

A careless word might result in the deaths of more Qi Refining cultivators in the later stages for the Lu family.

For the Lu family, this would be a disaster.

"And the most important point is, how do you know for sure that the other party is an Independent Cultivator and not a cultivator from another family?"

"You are fishing, robbing Independent Cultivators, but little do you know that they might also be fishing, planning to rob our Lu family cultivators."

"A cultivator who can deceive your eyes is not that simple."

The elder of the Lu family sneered, pointing out the most fatal problem.

"This!"

The shopkeeper Lu Ming suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him from head to toe, because he couldn't determine whether that mysterious cultivator was truly an Independent Cultivator.

What if he was a cultivator from another family, specifically here to ambush the Lu family?

Then what should they do?

This was something he had to consider carefully.

"Now that the Independent Cultivator has already left Misty Cloud City, right?"

The elder of the Lu family asked.

"Yes, indeed, he has left Misty Cloud City," the shopkeeper Lu Ming nodded.

"That's right. This Independent Cultivator is undoubtedly a bait, with the intention of tempting our Lu family cultivators out of the city, planning to ambush us outside the city. As long as they kill us Qi Refining cultivators at the ninth level, the Lu family will have no possibility of producing Foundation Building cultivators. Those Foundation Building families are ruthless."

The elder of the Lu family said in a low voice.

He knew very well how ruthless the Lu family had been over the years and how many Foundation Building families they had offended.

Now that those Foundation Building families saw the decline of the Lu family, they all wanted to kick them while they were down.

"Is it possible? Are those cultivator families really that ruthless?"

The shopkeeper Lu Ming clenched his fist.

"Hmph, they are even more ruthless than you can imagine. I think that Independent Cultivator, as bait, even wants to seduce our Lu family ancestor."

The elder of the Lu family's eyes revealed a hint of coldness. "Think about it, if even Qi Refining cultivators at the ninth level can't deal with it, and a few Qi Refining elders die, then our Lu family ancestor will have to take action."

The problem is, once he takes action and immediately leaves Misty Cloud City, he will fall into the enemy's trap. Those Foundation Building cultivators might want to attack our Lu family ancestor. Even if they can't kill him, they can severely damage his vitality.

You should know that if the ancestor holds on, he can live for a few more years, but once he takes action and his vitality is depleted, he probably won't survive for several months. By then, our Lu family will be finished."

"That's true," the shopkeeper Lu Ming said, sweating profusely. If the Lu family ancestor died, then the Lu family cultivators, including him, would probably be slaughtered by the other Foundation Building families.

Except for a few clan members, probably none would survive.

He never expected that such a small Independent Cultivator would harbor so many conspiracies and tricks.

A careless move could lead to the destruction of the Lu family. What a malicious scheme.

"Of course, there is also the possibility that this mysterious Independent Cultivator is truly an Independent Cultivator, who just happened to obtain an inheritance and possesses powerful combat strength, which is why he killed several of our cultivators."

"The problem is, our Lu family is currently in a precarious situation and could be destroyed at any moment. We can't afford to gamble."

"If we lose the gamble, we're completely finished. Even if we win, there won't be much benefit. It's just killing an Independent Cultivator."

The elder of the Lu family said in a low voice.

"I understand, Elder."

Shopkeeper Lu Ming nodded his head. He wasn't a fool, so he understood the meaning of the Elder's words.

Currently, the Lu family is too weak. Without the birth of new Foundation Building cultivators, they could be wiped out at any time.

Even if the other party is truly just an Independent Cultivator without any hidden agenda, the Lu family cannot make a move.

Because the most important thing for the Lu family right now is the birth of new Foundation Building cultivators. Apart from this, they cannot meddle in other matters and can only stay confined within Misty Cloud City.

With the second-level formation of Misty Cloud City, other Foundation Building families also dare not act recklessly.

The Lu family must now act like a turtle hiding in its shell.

Of course, once the Lu family gives birth to new Foundation Building cultivators, the situation will be completely different, and old grudges will be settled together.

...

In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.

With the deaths of several Qi Refining cultivators in the Lu family and the absence of any behind-the-scenes manipulations, Misty Cloud City seemed to have returned to its former tranquility, and incidents of revenge killings on the streets became increasingly rare.

It seemed that Misty Cloud City was gradually regaining its prosperity, with a large number of Independent Cultivators pouring into the city.

At this moment, Zhou Sui was also cultivating diligently at home, while his clone remained hidden in a cave outside the city, temporarily concealing itself.

As a clone, essentially a sub-gu of the main gu, it was a parasite and did not need to eat or drink, nor even breathe air.

As long as the main body was alive, the clone would also be alive.

So this clone was like an inanimate object, hiding in the cave without any movement.

"It's strange. It seems that the Lu family hasn't made any moves and hasn't sent anyone to find my clone. Could it be that the Lu family really hasn't done anything?" Zhou Sui rubbed his chin.

Originally, he had prepared for the clone to perish, after all, he had no way to evade the Lu family's powerful forces.

But after waiting for a month, there was still no sign of any activity.

It was as if the deaths of several Qi Refining cultivators were nothing unusual for the Lu family, and they had no intention of seeking revenge at all.

They didn't even plan to issue a wanted order, as if nothing had happened at all.

"No, this won't do. I still can't be certain. Who knows if the Lu family is fishing, deliberately waiting for my main body to appear, and then capture me all at once. It's better to be cautious."

"Three months, at least another three months of waiting. If the Lu family still doesn't react by then, then there's nothing to worry about."

Zhou Sui's eyes flashed with a hint of brilliance.

He didn't want to take any risks, not even the slightest risk.

Even if he could cultivate peacefully and achieve immortality, why would he need to take risks?

After all, the treasure was right here, it wouldn't grow legs, and he could go and get it anytime he wanted, there was no need to rush.

In this dangerous cultivation world, one must tread carefully in everything.

Being cautious is always better than being careless.

Countless cultivators have died because of a moment of carelessness.

He wouldn't repeat their mistakes.

Thinking of this, Zhou Sui subconsciously glanced at his virtual panel.

[Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Qi Refining Fifth Layer (45% progress), Lifespan: 19 (120) years]

[Talent: Eighth-grade Spiritual Root (75%)]

[Sword Dao: First-grade Upper Tier (55%)]

[Rune: First-grade Middle Tier (65%)]

[Illusion Demon Transformation Technique: Proficient (35%)]

[Fireball Technique: Proficient (35%), Wind Blade Technique: Beginner, Golden Light Technique: Beginner, Icy Cold Technique: Beginner, Spring Breeze Rain Technique: Beginner...]

Clearly, after a month of diligent cultivation, his cultivation had also improved significantly.

(End of this chapter)