Chapter 63: Traitors on Both Sides
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With that, Su Muchan rose and headed toward the counter, while Su Cheng hurriedly sought out the innkeeper!
Su Cheng gripped the waiter's shoulders tightly, his eyes wide and intense!
"Listen to me! I'm renting every single vacant room left in this inn! See that woman over there? When she asks if you have any rooms available, tell her there aren't any left!"
The waiter clearly froze for a moment, but who wouldn't jump at the chance to make a sale?
"But there are still quite a few rooms available, Master Su…"
"My First Disciple is returning. She can pay for it." Su Cheng rolled his eyes. What was he thinking?
Which is more important—life or money?
Su Muchan watched Su Cheng conferring with the waiter from afar, a plan forming in her mind.
Only after the waiter finished speaking with the innkeeper did she stroll calmly up to the counter.
"Innkeeper, do you have any vacant rooms?"
"Miss, you know how it is. With the martial arts tournament at Ling Mountain, Dingzhou City has been bustling with people nonstop lately. Our little inn is already fully booked."
Su Muchan smiled. Just as she expected!
"Master Su said he arranged a room for me. Is it too much trouble after all?" Su Muchan feigned distress, looking utterly dejected as she turned to leave.
The innkeeper's expression shifted upon hearing this.
This girl was as beautiful as a celestial being, a breathtaking beauty. So Master Su had been trying to win her favor!
It made sense. How could Master Su possibly be difficult with such a beautiful girl? He had just seen them sitting together, chatting happily!
Clearly, Master Su had chartered the entire inn to win this maiden's favor!
How could he possibly ruin Master Su's plans? He hurriedly called out to Su Muchan, who was about to leave.
"Miss, please wait! Why didn't you mention your prior reservation? Master Su has reserved the entire inn for you—you may choose any room to your liking."
Su Muchan smiled sweetly. "Master Su truly is a man of great wealth and generosity."
Following the innkeeper, Su Muchan selected a room not far from Su City.
[First Ye Qinghan, then Dongfang Jue and Li Shiyao, and now Su Muchan has arrived too!]
【No, I must warn Qinghan when she returns—she absolutely cannot get involved with this Su Muchan.】
Downing the wine in one gulp, Su Cheng spotted Su Muchan standing not far away…
【Huh? Why hasn't she left yet?】
"Master Su, thank you for going out of your way to arrange lodging for me. I'm truly grateful."
Su Muchan smiled as she approached Su Cheng. She had been on her way to assassinate Cheng Liang when she passed by and saw Su Cheng still drinking, prompting her to strike up a conversation.
"What do you mean?" Su Cheng was a bit baffled at this moment…
Su Muchan remained composed, explaining slowly and deliberately: "Master Su, I heard from the innkeeper that you reserved every vacant room in the entire inn for Muchan's sake. Muchan is deeply grateful for your kindness."
【Damn it! You damn it!】
【This is bad! Staying with that dead succubus? Nothing good will come of it!】
【If you won't leave, I will! I'm outta here tomorrow! I'll sleep on the streets!】
"Heh, if you're satisfied… then that's fine…"
Su Muchan chuckled inwardly. Ha, you want to mess with me? I'll take care of your junior disciple first, then come back for you!
"Muchan still has matters to attend to. I shan't disturb Master Su any longer."
【Hmph, I can't wait for you to go find Cheng Liang! I'll even escort you there myself! Just don't bother me!】
【With your brain? Your Golden Core cultivation? Assassinate Cheng Liang? If he were that easy to kill, would he have lived this long?】
【You don't even realize you've been betrayed! Cheng Liang is waiting for you to walk straight into his trap!】
Su Muchan's heart lurched. Betrayed?
【But if that's the case, Su Muchan won't be returning anytime soon! That's actually a good thing for me!】
"Very well, young lady. Do as you please."
Su Muchan couldn't believe such a thing. She knew only a handful of trusted confidants had accompanied her on this outing!
True or false, she'd have to go see for herself!
Lingshan had arranged accommodations for the heads and direct disciples of the major sects, but a sect like Lingxian Hall, with only three members, naturally wasn't included.
Su Muchan soon arrived at Ling Mountain. Though still half-doubting, she remained vigilant.
According to her original plan, Su Muchan intended to launch a surprise attack on Ling Mountain, catching Cheng Liang completely off guard!
With her unique methods, crippling Cheng Liang with a single strike would make killing him child's play!
However, Su Muchan did not act rashly this time. Instead, she concealed her aura and hid herself.
Before half an incense stick's worth of time had passed, Cheng Liang's voice drifted out.
"Are you sure you don't need help? That witch is out to kill you."
Su Muchan was stunned! She had truly been betrayed!
She was conducting an assassination—how did the entire world know she intended to kill Cheng Liang?
"It's fine. You can't catch a wolf without letting the child go. One hit from her won't kill me. Killing her isn't the goal. To deal with this witch, psychological warfare is key."
Lu Cheng smiled. Clever as he was, he understood Cheng Liang's meaning perfectly!
Lu Cheng leaned close to Cheng Liang, his face twisted into a sly grin. "Master, you intend to tame the witch? That's a brilliant move!"
Cheng Liang felt understood to the core—only the Second Elder truly knew him!
"Heh. She is, after all, demonic. Small favors won't win her absolute loyalty. Follow the plan, and she'll see the breadth of my magnanimity."
"Of course. Who else but the Sect Leader could treat an enemy with kindness in return for hatred?" Seeing Cheng Liang's approval, Lu Cheng lavished him with flattery.
"When she believes victory is assured, you and the elders strike together. The outcome is already decided."
Su Muchan felt utterly crushed at that moment. If not for Su Cheng having warned her beforehand, she’d likely be thanking him for sparing her life right now!
In fact, after hearing this exchange, Su Muchan even felt a hint of admiration for Cheng Liang. He truly went to great lengths to deal with her!
He was even prepared to take one of her attacks head-on!
Ha! Control a witch? Yeah, right!
Knowing all this, Su Muchan certainly wasn't about to walk into a trap. Even with her Heaven-Piercing Divine Ability, how could she possibly take on dozens of elders?
But now that she knew their plan, she felt no urgency to leave.
Meanwhile, Su Cheng's table was piled high with wine flasks. Though his cultivation at the sixth layer of Qi Refining hadn't significantly boosted his strength, his tolerance for alcohol had certainly improved!
Su Cheng's mind was in turmoil. The current situation appeared calm on the surface, but beneath it, turbulent waves churned.
The Liu Clan, the Mo Clan, the Sacred Mountain, the Human Emperor—none of these threats had been resolved. Now Su Muchan had gotten involved with Cheng Liang.
Su Cheng didn't view this period of calm as a good thing. He had a strong feeling that Cheng Liang was preparing to unleash a major move…
His strength likely hadn't aroused suspicion. If it had, Cheng Liang's temper would probably have reached the heavens, driving him to kill Su Cheng himself.
Judging by Ye Qinghan's recent ordeal, Cheng Liang had likely set his sights on her.
Another pot of wine emptied, the intoxication now crept up like a maid leaning in, making his head spin.
Su Cheng needed a way to break the deadlock, but the situation remained unclear. He was surrounded on all sides. The optimal solution would be to find a way to pressure or counterbalance Cheng Liang.
Killing Cheng Liang had never been part of Su Cheng's plan. Cheng Liang's disciples were all favored by destiny, and Cheng Liang himself was blessed by the heavens and empowered by destiny. Killing him was likely impossible.
Yet now, in Su Cheng's eyes, his women were baring their fangs, slowly encroaching upon Lingxian Hall.
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