He confessed his love for his master in his later years, and his cheat ability finally arrived.

Is this a business deal, or one that concerns the lives and fortunes of three or four hundred bandits on Tongtian Peak?

When Lu Changsheng finally spoke, he shocked everyone into silence.

Not to mention the ruthless bandits in front of them, even Mo Rou beside her was dumbfounded, as she had a question in her mind.

Weren't they here to suppress bandits? Why are they talking to bandits?

In the past, when carrying out sect missions, we would just rush in and kill. If we could win, it was because we were lucky. If we couldn't win and got killed, we could only blame ourselves for not being strong enough or for having bad luck!

How did it come to Lu Changsheng...?

"Hmph! Spouting nonsense and playing tricks!"

The leader, Qiu Rang, remained silent, while the second-in-command beside him snorted coldly. He immediately waved his hand at Lu Changsheng in front of him, unleashing his Foundation Establishment cultivation in an instant. He remotely controlled his flying sword, transforming it into a streak of light that pierced straight at Lu Changsheng's throat.

"I'll see what your true strength is, all this arrogant talk and no substance behind that mask!"

Swish! !

The two were already close, and the flying sword sliced ​​through the sky, instantly appearing in front of Lu Changsheng.

Mo Rou's expression changed drastically. She subconsciously gripped the hilt of her flying sword. Only she knew that Lu Changsheng was only at the Qi Refining stage. Facing a full-force attack from a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, he would surely die.

It doesn't matter if Lu Changsheng dies, but who will we ask for free spirit stones and pills from now on?

Just as Mo Rou was about to draw her sword, she suddenly noticed Lu Changsheng glancing at her out of the corner of his eye. Only then did she remember Lu Changsheng's earlier instructions, telling her not to make a move.

That's it!

So be it, they'll die anyway. They won't get any spirit stones or pills for disobeying.

Just as Mo Rou loosened her grip on the sword hilt, in the blink of an eye, the flying sword controlled by the second-in-command was already at Lu Changsheng's throat, but Lu Changsheng still did not make any move.

Don't dodge! Don't avoid!

There wasn't even a chance to parry with a sword!

Is this resignation to fate?

boom!

The next instant, a jet-black light screen appeared around Lu Changsheng. The sharp flying swords seemed unstoppable and could easily pierce through, but the moment they came into contact with the unassuming black light screen, they were deflected.

The full-force attack of a Foundation Establishment stage expert was blocked so easily?

But Lu Changsheng is clearly a Qi Refining stage cultivator!

How is that possible!

quiet!

The entire Tongtian Peak was deathly silent!

Beads of sweat the size of soybeans streamed down the foreheads of these bandit leaders.

Mo Rou lightly covered her mouth, a wave of fear washing over her. Thankfully, Lu Changsheng hadn't forced himself on her...

He didn't make a move!

otherwise......

The consequences could be disastrous!

He actually had this trick up his sleeve; this old guy is incredibly cunning!

We must tell Brother Feng as soon as possible...

"Can we talk properly now?"

Lu Changsheng removed the mask of the Netherworld to show his true face. After all, his full head of white hair and appearance like an immortal made him appear even more mysterious and profound.

There's a saying that goes something like this: "Go out and roam the world."

Never mess with the elderly, children, or women.

They may appear frail and weak, but they could actually be some reclusive powerhouse pretending to be weak while actually being strong.

Upon seeing that the three leaders in the front row remained silent, Lu Changsheng's expression hardened, and a murderous intent rose within him.

"If we still can't reach a proper agreement, then I don't mind killing a few dozen more people!"

Although the Mask of the Abyss has been removed, its defensive power can still be activated as long as it is held in hand or carried on one's person.

"Senior...Senior!"

The leader of the gang swallowed hard and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Lu Changsheng:

"We are all rough men, but please speak frankly!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the leader, Qiu Rang, waved his hand, and the hundreds of bandits surrounding Lu Changsheng and Mo Rou put down their swords and torches and retreated behind them.

Lu Changsheng is capable! He has the means!

Force first, then courtesy! Ruthless!

These ruthless bandits were completely convinced.

"I am a disciple of the Shangyun Heavenly Palace. I have come today on a mission from my sect to wipe out your band of Heavenly Thieves!"

Lu Changsheng remained silent until he spoke, and once he did, the atmosphere, which had just eased slightly, became tense again.

Upon hearing this, the hot-tempered and impulsive second and third leaders immediately raised their flying swords and two axes, glaring fiercely at Lu Changsheng.

But the leader, Qiu Rang, stopped him, because he knew that if Lu Changsheng wanted to take action, he wouldn't have gone through such a long and roundabout way.

"As you all know, the Heavenly Thieves have long been targeted by the Upper Cloud Heavenly Palace, and their destruction is only a matter of time."

"..."

Upon hearing this, the leader, Qiu Rang, had a complex expression but remained silent in rebuttal.

The Heavenly Thief and the Heavenly Palace are like ants and elephants, completely incomparable.

"I have come today because I see your pitiful state and will spare your lives!"

"Four inner disciples of the Shangyun Heavenly Palace are waiting at the foot of the mountain. They are all Foundation Establishment cultivators, and the leader is named Mu Changming, who is at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment. His strength and realm are above yours, Qiu Rang!"

"I've come here today for no other reason than to offer you a way out. Tomorrow, when we make our move, I will cooperate with you from within to kill those four inner disciples!"

wow——

These words shocked everyone present!

Not to mention the bandits, even Mo Rou, one of their own, was so shocked that she couldn't speak.

This...this...

"You...you all belong to the Upper Cloud Heavenly Palace, how could you possibly kill each other!"

The second-in-command rubbed his bald head, looked at the first-in-command, and patted his chest, saying:

"Brother! Don't fall for this old man's tricks!"

"They are fellow disciples, how could they possibly fight for us bandits! These outsiders are killing each other! This must be a trick to deceive us!"

The third leader, Ye, with a gloomy face, also offered his advice:

"Eldest brother, second brother is right! These immortal disciples can't be trusted!"

"..."

Chou Rang felt like a million grass mud horses were galloping through his mind. This world was too surreal; even he, a bandit leader, couldn't adapt!

He naturally didn't believe Lu Changsheng's nonsense.

Can.....

"If you don't believe me, send someone down the mountain to investigate, and you'll know whether what I said is true or false!"

After saying that, Lu Changsheng gave Mo Rou a wink. Mo Rou was stunned for a moment, then realized what he meant. She took out the jade token that symbolized her identity as an inner disciple of Shangyuntian Palace from her Qiankun bag and told everyone the approximate location of Mu Changming and the others.

The First Elder, Qiu Rang, waved his hand, and the Second Elder then flew down the mountain on his sword.

Before long, the Second Elder staggered back on his flying sword, his face as pale as paper. He kept nodding to the First Elder and the Third Elder, clearly having confirmed through his on-site investigation that Lu Changsheng's words were true.

Four Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, plus Lu Changsheng and Mo Rou in front of them, make a total of five!

Only three of the leaders of the entire Tongtian Thieves are at the Foundation Establishment stage. How can they possibly resist?

"Senior, even if what you say is true, but..."

Unbeknownst to them, the leader's way of addressing Lu Changsheng had changed, becoming much more polite:

"But why are you doing this? You need to give us a reason!"

Fellow disciples turned against each other to help a bandit leader they didn't even know.

Although Qiu Rang is not very bright, he is not so naive as to be a complete idiot.

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng glanced at Mo Rou beside him and then sighed.

"The leader of the inner disciples is named Mu Changming. He's relying on his sixth-level Foundation Establishment cultivation to covet my woman!"

"I swear I will not rest until I have killed him!"

"..."

"..."

Upon hearing this, the bandit leaders exchanged bewildered glances, while Mo Rou blushed deeply.

The bandits could understand why Mu Changming was still hung up on Mo Rou; after all, Mo Rou was so beautiful and alluring, especially her magnificent...

Every man would be interested in her.

To say that Mo Rou is Lu Changsheng's woman is simply outrageous, like opening the door for his outrageous mother. It's utterly absurd.

Seeing the skeptical crowd, Mo Rou knew it was time for her to step forward.

"Mmm~"

She then gave Lu Changsheng a long kiss in front of everyone, completely oblivious to the meaning of shame.

After kissing him, she kept punching Lu Changsheng's chest with her little pink fists, showing off her flirtatious nature.

"Sir, you're so naughty!"

That familiar technique, that focused gaze—it's obvious this isn't the first time.

"..."

"..."

Even though the whole thing had a reasonable explanation, the suspicious bandit leaders did not let their guard down. The leader, Chou Rang, narrowed his eyes, and his gaze toward Lu Changsheng even carried a hint of sharp murderous intent.

Outnumbered three to five, Tongtian Dao was at a disadvantage and was naturally no match for them.

But what if it's three against two? The advantage is in my hands!

If it's three against three again, the outcome is fifty-fifty!

If we take this opportunity to completely capture Lu Changsheng and Mo Rou, wouldn't the pressure of tomorrow's battle be much lighter?

Otherwise, we'll let the tiger return to the mountain!

Even if Qiu Rang wasn't very bright, he wouldn't be so easily fooled by Lu Changsheng, whom he had only met once, into selling himself out and then counting the money for him.

That old fox is not to be trusted at all!

"Of course, you can do it now and leave the two of us here!"

Lu Changsheng stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Qiu Rang with great interest. Before coming up the mountain, he had already considered all the possibilities.

Naturally, I could guess what this person was thinking, so I simply stated it outright:

"But I must warn you, you only have less than half an incense stick's time!"

"Once the fighting starts, the sounds of battle will reach the foot of the mountain, and my fellow disciples will arrive to provide support in less than half an incense stick's time."

"At that time, it will still be three against five, and without my help from within, your Heavenly Thieves will surely perish!"

wow——

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the three leaders changed drastically.

"What are you saying, senior? You've put so much thought into us, how could we not trust you!"

The leader, Qiu Rang, forced a smile and then bowed to Lu Changsheng.

"As you say, senior, tomorrow we will work together from within and without to slay our common enemy!"

"After this is accomplished, I, the Heavenly Thief, will reward you handsomely!"

"It's getting late, so please excuse me for not seeing you off any further!"

Lu Changsheng was unusually cold-blooded. After giving Mo Rou a look, he turned around and stepped onto Mo Rou's flying sword. Then, the two of them turned into a streak of light and disappeared.

"Brother! You don't actually believe what this old geezer is saying, do you?"

No sooner had Lu Changsheng left than the second-in-command rushed impatiently to Qiu Rang:

"He's a cunning old fox! You can't trust him at all! Don't believe this old man's nonsense!"

Qiu Rang snorted coldly and kicked the second-in-command to the ground.

"You're such a pig-brain, you don't even believe him? Why would I?"

"If we fight now, we're doomed to lose!"

Qiu Rang waved his hand, looked at the two or three hundred bandits in front of him, and shouted fiercely with a murderous look on his face:

"Listen up, everyone! Activate the formation! Dig the traps! Arrange your troops! Load the crossbows! Prepare for a decisive battle tomorrow!"

It turns out that all of this was just a delaying tactic by Qiu Rang, in order to buy him one night to prepare.

Seeing this, the second and third leaders quickly led hundreds of bandits to get to work.

As for escaping?

With four or five Foundation Establishment disciples guarding the foot of the mountain, how could they possibly escape!

If everyone flees for their lives, once they are separated, there will be no safe place to defend themselves, and they will only be defeated one by one!

After everyone had finished their tasks, the chief, Qiu Rang, walked alone into the depths of the cave and then pushed open a very well-hidden stone door.

"My lord, something terrible has happened! Disciples from the Upper Cloud Heavenly Palace have come to attack!"

......

Holding Mo Rou's slender waist, the two rode on their swords.

At this speed, it won't be long before we get down the mountain.

But after flying only halfway up the mountain, the flying sword suddenly landed, and Lu Changsheng looked at Mo Rou with a bewildered expression.

"Sir, you've mastered the art of using one tiger to devour another!"

Mo Rou blushed and nestled shyly against Lu Changsheng's chest, her body squirming incessantly.

"But you mustn't forget what you promised me~"

? ?

Lu Changsheng frowned; he couldn't recall ever promising this vixen anything.

"Oh dear, the earth is my bed and the sky is my blanket~"

"Nonsense! Get down the mountain right now!"

"Master, if you don't give it to me, I won't go down the mountain. Anyway, you can't fly on a sword!"

"Let's see if you can walk down the mountain faster, or if you can give them a chance faster~"

"......"

Lu Changsheng has lost!

Then, amidst Mo Rou's defiant expression, he grabbed her skirt and yanked it forcefully...