Chapter 86 Coincidence

Chapter 86 Coincidence

Just as Zhen Renzang had thought.

When Su Mo saw Liu Suifeng at the bottom of the valley, he was thoroughly convinced of one thing.

Zhen Renzang had a problem!

However, this suspicion did not arise solely from seeing Liu Suifeng.

Initially, when Su Mo first met Zhen Renzang at the foot of Pinjian Tower, he already felt something was off.

At that time, Wei Ziyi, disguised as Luo Zhen, explained to Su Mo what a blood slave was.

One key point she mentioned was, "Where there is a blood slave, there must be a master." Yet, when they encountered Zhen Renzang, he was alone.

While Su Mo was fighting Zhen Renzang, Yang Xiaoyun observed the surroundings and found no one else.

Even after leaving the foot of Pinjian Tower and clearing Jade Willow Villa, they still didn't see anyone who could be the master of the blood slave, except for 'Liu Qingkong.'

But 'Liu Qingkong' and the real Liu Qingkong didn't quite match up.

Liu Qingkong had said that there was a significant figure deep within Pinjian Tower.

However, this significant figure seemed not to be 'Liu Qingkong.'

So, who was this significant figure?

Su Mo should have directly questioned Zhen Renzang, but with only partial knowledge, any inquiry would yield no results and might even cause the gathered trust to crumble.

This was proven when Yang Xiaoyun confronted Zhen Renzang today without concrete evidence.

Accusing a respected senior in the martial world without solid proof is not easy to believe.

While considering how to handle the situation, Su Mo remembered Wei Ziyi's invitation.

Although he wasn't sure if Wei Ziyi could be trusted, he still accepted the invitation.

The outcome pleased Su Mo, and upon parting, he asked her to keep an eye on Zhen Renzang and monitor his movements.

Still, even then, he couldn't be certain that Zhen Renzang was truly problematic.

Not until he saw the elaborate setup inside the valley did he become convinced.

The iron cages embedded in the cliffs and the intricate patterns carved into the valley floor were not things done quickly.

Zhen Renzang had been entrenched in Profound Theory Valley for years, clearly working diligently on these arrangements.

He used formations to conceal the area, fearing discovery by others.

By this point, Su Mo was almost certain that Zhen Renzang was indeed a member of the Youquan Cult.

Thus, when he saw the setup in the deep valley, his expression turned grim.

And when Su Mo saw Liu Suifeng, there was no more doubt.

Liu Suifeng was indeed being refined into a blood slave.

Cheng Feiyu's words carried more weight than those of Liu Qingkong or Zhen Renzang, making Su Mo believe him more.

However, the method of refinement was different from what they encountered at the foot of Pinjian Tower.

Three Youquan needles, driven by the demonic arts from the Youquan Scriptures, emitted a sinister sound that, along with the demonic arts, destroyed the subject's will.

The patterns on the ground served another purpose, enhancing the effects of the demonic arts and accelerating the refinement process.

Only by combining all three could a true blood slave be created.

It was far from simply placing someone in a large cauldron filled with blood and burning corpses!

Su Mo's remark, "Your deception nearly fooled me," stemmed from this realization.

However, this made the next steps simpler.

No need to consider Zhen Renzang's true identity anymore.

Behind him, however, was the unfathomable Wei Ziyi watching coldly.

The two letters Su Mo had Lou Jingjing deliver served different purposes: one to reassure Zhen Renzang, making him think Su Mo was still focused on Xuanji Cave.

The other was for Wei Ziyi.

Given the information disparity, it was easy to predict what would happen.

If Su Mo were Zhen Renzang, after putting so much effort into gathering materials at the foot of Pinjian Tower, he wouldn't let them go to waste.

While hiding along the way, once reaching Profound Theory Valley, he wouldn't need to hide anymore.

Arranging for the Youquan Cult disciples in the valley to recapture these people would be natural.

Knowing this, planning the next move became clear.

When Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun were invited by the Youquan Cult disciples to the Profound Theory Cottage, it confirmed that the real Zhen Renzang had returned.

As for why Liu Suifeng defected, it was because... he hadn't been fully refined into a blood slave.

Given this, the method Su Mo obtained from Wei Ziyi to counteract the blood slave transformation came in handy.

Today, within the Profound Theory Cottage, Yang Xiaoyun's various performances were all the result of Su Mo and Liu Suifeng's planning.

The purpose was nothing more than one thing.

To give the people outside the Profound Theory Valley time to deal with the trouble sent by Zangming Zhenren, and another reason... was to ensure that no one present could escape!

"Eliminate evil thoroughly!"

Liu Suifeng spoke softly, "Today, we must not only capture them all but also leave no survivors!"

The enmity of Jade Willow Villa, his own imprisonment, and the humiliation of being made into a blood slave—none of these showed on his face, only a fierce killing intent resonating with his sword.

"Hahahaha."

A defiant laughter echoed from the entrance of the Profound Theory Cottage:

"Good, good, good! Each generation has its own heroes, each leading for decades. Zangming, you have to admit defeat. You thought you were an expert, but you were fooled and played like a fool."

The speaker was none other than the master of Blood Sea Sect, pointing at Zangming Zhenren with a mocking smile in his eyes.

Zangming Zhenren took a deep breath: "Your Excellency is right. My plan this time underestimated Chief Su Mo. But I don't understand... even if you had doubts about my identity, how did you manage to find Liu Suifeng?"

"...Believe it or not, it was actually a coincidence."

Su Mo smiled.

Zangming Zhenren had specifically named Xuanji Cave for Su Mo to investigate.

Suspecting Zangming Zhenren's identity, Su Mo naturally wouldn't go there.

But during his night exploration of the Profound Theory Valley, he had no clear direction.

Unexpectedly, he ran into Lou Jingjing from the Falling Star Gate at that moment.

This girl's arrival was truly timely.

If not for her, how could Su Mo have easily found Liu Suifeng?

And how could he have set up everything here?

Indeed, it was quite interesting. Who would have thought that the person Yang Xiaoyun saved out of righteousness in Yi Zhaung would give Su Mo such a convenient opportunity in the Profound Theory Valley?

Without her, Su Mo would have had to spend a lot more effort and might not have found the place at all.

"A fine coincidence..."

Zangming Zhenren sneered: "Regardless of whether it's a coincidence, you'd better think twice. The lives of everyone here depend on our whim! Don't forget, they still have the Fiery Blood Powder on them."

"Damn scum!"

"Demonic cult, despicable tricks!"

"Do you think I'm afraid to die? Come at me if you dare!!!"

Though immobilized, those present could still curse aloud.

Su Mo waved his hand: "Everyone, please calm down. Zhenren is joking. Since the first day I came to the Profound Theory Valley, I found Master Liu, and in three days, there was plenty of time to do things. I couldn't change what was in the incense, but I did make some adjustments to the tea you drank."

"...What?"