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He nodded slightly, indicating that Lü Liang could leave.

This move was undoubtedly a relief for Lü Liang. He felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly left the scene, disappearing in a flash.

Zhang Chulan, having been pulled into the illusionary space earlier, was fully aware of everything that had just happened.

However, the formidable strength that Xingliu displayed today was enough to shock him.

Therefore, he was only slightly surprised, and then focused his attention on the Dual-Hand Technique that Lü Liang was explaining.

As Lü Liang left, Zhang Chulan finally came to his senses and looked at Xing Liu somewhat awkwardly.

Fortunately, Xingliu didn't seem to care about these trivial matters, which secretly relieved Zhang Chulan.

However, just when he thought it was all over, Xingliu's voice suddenly came:

"Now that you've learned the Dual-Handed Technique, let's forget about what I promised to tell you before."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chulan was struck dumb.

He was stunned for a moment, but quickly regained his composure.

That familiar smile returned to his face, and he said to Xingliu ingratiatingly:

"Please don't do this, brother. What are you doing? Tell me, please."

Xingliu looked at Zhang Chulan's comical appearance, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Heh, no way."

After saying that, he gave Zhang Chulan no further chance and teleported back to his residence.

Zhang Chulan was left standing there, shouting in regret:

"Don't do that, brother! I haven't learned how to use both hands yet!"

However, Xingliu had vanished without a trace, leaving Zhang Chulan bewildered in the wind.

........

On the other side, Lü Liang finally escaped and returned to the Quanxing outpost with a look of shock on his face.

By this time, a large number of people had gathered here, including Xia He, who had acted with him before, as well as Dou Mei, Shen Chong, and Gao Ning, who were also among the Four Madmen.

The four of them gathered here at the request of Gong Qing, the acting leader of Quanxing Sect.

Although Gong Qing was acting as the sect leader, he did not completely gain everyone's trust.

Therefore, he used a betting method to temporarily get these four people to obey his commands.

Gong Qing's plan required him to attack Longhu Mountain, and these four people naturally did not want to become cannon fodder. Therefore, they needed to gather some cannon fodder during this period so that they could escape at the critical moment.

As they were plotting, Lü Liang's disheveled appearance suddenly came into their view.

Seeing Lü Liang's state, Xia He smiled charmingly: "Little brother Lü Liang, what happened? Who made you suffer? Should I go and avenge you?"

Her voice was sweet and seductive, as if it could bewitch one's soul, and her figure was extremely hot.

Her ability is to arouse lust in others.

This ability is beyond even her own control; even if she disguises herself as a burly man, she can easily charm others.

However, Lü Liang shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Stop joking, Sister Xia He. This time there's really a problem."

Upon hearing Lü Liang's words, the expressions of the people present immediately became serious.

Even Gao Ning, who is usually all smiles, had stopped smiling at this moment.

Dou Mei, who looked like an ordinary middle-aged woman, asked, "What exactly happened?"

Lu Liang glanced at the group of people, sighed deeply, and then began to recount his experiences that day.

He didn't hide too many details, except that he had two hands.

He told them that he was pulled into an illusion at first sight, and only managed to escape with his life because the other party showed mercy.

After hearing Lü Liang's account, even the Four Madmen couldn't help but feel troubled.

They originally thought Zhang Chulan only had a temporary worker by his side, but they didn't expect that there was such a master hidden there.

Once they attack Longhu Mountain, Zhang Chulan will definitely be present, and that mysterious expert will certainly accompany them.

Ordinary cannon fodder is no match for it.

However, with the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony imminent, they had no time to change their plans.

This put the four madmen in a dilemma, caught between a rock and a hard place.

After pondering for a long time, Shen Chong suggested, "Perhaps we can lure Ding Shian into joining us. Given his personality, this plan should not be difficult to succeed."

He paused, then added:

“If necessary, we can promise to help him restrain others during the operation and create an opportunity for him to fight the old master. I believe that as a martial arts fanatic, he cannot resist such a temptation.”

Everyone nodded in agreement, believing it to be a feasible plan.

However, Lu Liang still felt lingering fear when he recalled Xing Liu's cold eyes and unfathomable strength.

He cautiously suggested, "Just in case, we need to create more cannon fodder."

He looked around and emphasized, "That supreme expert's strength is unfathomable; he has rejuvenated. With just the people here, I'm afraid we still can't guarantee absolute safety."

Lu Liang's words immediately resonated with everyone.

They all knew about the rumors that Zhang Zhiwei had suddenly become young again a few years ago, which filled them with awe for the enemy they were about to face.

Having more cannon fodder can indeed provide them with a layer of protection, although it requires them to put in more effort and time.

Chapter 217 Fake News

After weighing the pros and cons, the Four Madmen finally agreed with Lü Liang's opinion.

They decided to immediately begin preparing to create more cannon fodder and tried to lure Ding Shian into joining their plan.

Without hesitation, Xia He took out her phone and dialed Ding Shian's number.

The call was answered shortly afterward, and a rough, powerful voice came from the other end:

"What do you want from me?"

Xia He used her uniquely charming voice to speak sweetly into the phone:

"Brother Ding, can't I just have a chat with you if there's nothing else?"

However, Ding Shian on the other end of the phone didn't seem interested in this tactic.

He was silent for a moment, then coldly replied, "I'm busy. I'll hang up if there's nothing else."

Xia He immediately realized that her strategy was not working, so she quickly adjusted her attitude and became serious and solemn:

"Brother Ding, please wait! Actually, we have something important to discuss with you."

Her tone suddenly turned serious, which made Ding Shian on the other end of the phone perk up a little.

Although she did not receive a direct response, Ding Shian did not hang up the phone, giving Xia He the opportunity to continue speaking.

She breathed a sigh of relief, after all, she didn't want to ruin the whole plan because of a moment of frivolity.

Xia He then explained their plan to Ding Shian.

Ding Shian was clearly tempted when he heard that a new master had emerged.

Xia He keenly noticed this change, and took the opportunity to bring up the conditions they had just discussed: they would do everything in their power to hold off the others and create an opportunity for Ding Shian to fight the old master one-on-one.

This tempting offer made Ding Shian fall into deep thought.

For a martial arts fanatic like him, the opportunity to duel with a top master like the Old Celestial Master was an irresistible temptation.

After thinking for a moment, he agreed to appear at the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony.

After hanging up the phone, everyone present visibly relaxed. Ding Shian's addition undoubtedly provided them with a powerful boost, greatly reducing their pressure whether it was restraining the Old Celestial Master or confronting that mysterious expert.

However, while everyone was jubilant, Lü Liang's heart remained unsettled.

He always felt things wouldn't go so smoothly, so he racked his brains and came up with another trick.

He carefully crafted a message online:

A new young expert has appeared by Zhang Chulan's side, who seems to have mastered the Qi Source Flow.

This news was half true and half false, but it was enough to ignite public opinion throughout the entire world of supernatural beings.

Although the authenticity of this news cannot be confirmed, some people still hold onto the hope that if others can succeed, they too can have a chance to get a share.

Thus, Zhang Chulan, whose situation had temporarily calmed down due to the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony, once again became the focus of everyone's attention.

And so the unfamiliar name Xingliu entered the public eye.

He never consciously tried to hide his identity, so people quickly became interested in him.

Some people with ulterior motives began to stir, trying to get close to Zhang Chulan and Xingliu to explore the secrets of the Qi Source Flow.

They soon discovered that this seemingly young face was actually ruthless and merciless.

No one ever returned alive from him; not even their ashes were left behind.

Even members of the Lü and Wang families were burned to death and their ashes scattered without a second glance.

It's not that no one wanted to call the police to arrest him, but in the end, nothing came of it.

This also makes people realize that there might be an official behind Xingliu.

When this news spread, the Wang and Lü families were furious.

They viewed Xingliu as a thorn in their side and were determined to eliminate him.

But the one who was actually more furious was the old Celestial Master.

Zhang Chulan, being his junior brother's grandson, is essentially his grandson.

Although he didn't explicitly say he would protect him, it was obvious to everyone who saw the truth about who the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony was for.

The fact that so many people are harassing Zhang Chulan is undoubtedly challenging the Old Master's bottom line. Do they really think he, a peerless master, is an easy target?

So when the Wang and Lü families learned of this news, they prepared to send someone to kill Xingliu and bring Zhang Chulan back.

Unexpectedly, before they even set off, a thunderstorm began in the area where their base camp was located.

Those who stay inside the house are fine, but if they dare to leave, they'll die.