He put down the roasted meat and moved a little closer. "Patriarch Huo dared not come after us, which means he's already wary of us. Next time he comes, he will definitely use the safest trap possible. At that time, no one will be left in the Huo family, and if we can break the seals, we'll be able to enter the library pavilion…"
Patriarch Huo was more cautious than they had imagined, so maybe there was a real chance to take a gamble.
"But this plan is risky too. If Patriarch Huo has set a trap for us in return, then we'll be walking straight into the net."
He smiled and leaned against a tree behind him.
Moonlight poured down, washing over him and hiding the wicked and dark gleam in his eyes.
Song Wanníng listened and grew interested. A light shone in her eyes as the corners of her mouth slowly lifted. "We have no reason to go to the Huo family. Patriarch Huo probably won't guess we dare to enter the tiger's den… But we still have to be careful."
Song Wanníng suddenly smiled and mischievously winked at Baili Shang. "But... I'm not that interested in their library pavilion right now, it's the treasure pavilion I'm curious about…"
This reminded her of the time she had drained the Feng family's Secluded Land in the lower realm.
Satisfying, very satisfying!
She smiled wickedly, and Baili Shang smiled along with her. Even when scheming, she was that charming. He began to wish they could stay in the Central Domain a little longer.
...
The next morning, Song Wanníng parted ways with her clone.
Now, the clone had become the most important part of their plan.
At first, the two had discussed using the clone to lure out pursuers while they sneaked into the Huo family. But after careful thought, the Huo family was full of experts. Even if one or two Unity stage cultivators were gone, the rest would still be formidable.
It would be very dangerous for both of them.
So they changed their approach.
Song Wanníng herself and Baili Shang would leave together, deliberately exposing their identities to lure Patriarch Huo and others into pursuit.
Meanwhile, the clone would sneak into the Huo family. Since it could change its appearance and cultivation level, no one could recognize it unless it met a Mahayana stage cultivator.
This was the safest method, minimizing risks on both sides.
After separating, Song Wanníng and Baili Shang increased their pace, ensuring the "exposed traces" they left behind looked natural.
They had to avoid raising suspicion.
She chose a direction perfectly — toward where Huo Jinchuan was. If needed, they could use him as a shield. It was the best choice.
Five days later, inside the Huo family, Huo Yang finally received news. His surveilling disciples noticed something strange. Two people disguised themselves, entered the city to buy pills, then hurriedly fled outside, not daring to linger.
The disciples didn't alert the target and immediately reported back.
Huo Yang held the transmission talisman and watched the footage sent by his disciples, his eyes gradually turning bloodshot.
It was them!
Even if they turned to ashes, he could still recognize them. Such disguises could not escape their eyes. Looking closer, the location was very close to where Huo Jinchuan had disappeared. Huo Yang narrowed his eyes. It looked like they were after Huo Jinchuan.
"Hmph, you really think you can escape? Dream on!"
Huo Yang suddenly stood and immediately summoned two elders to join him. If they could capture Huo Jinchuan again, that would be perfect. He ordered the other elders to handle family affairs and left with the two elders.
The Huo family disciples all knew they were going to make arrests, and some felt a bit emotional.
"People always say the cultivators in the four domains have worse talent, fewer resources, and less strength. Everyone scrambles to get into the Central Domain. But now, these two outsiders have drawn out several elders at once…"
For a moment, their faith wavered.
Three Unity stage cultivators were risking so much just to catch two small cultivators. They didn't even dare to talk about it openly for fear of losing face.
But Patriarch Huo must have his reasons. Everyone only whispered among themselves, not daring to say more.
Meanwhile, Song Wanníng and Baili Shang's image became increasingly lofty and mysterious.
Huo Yang led the group out in pursuit, while the clone hurried back toward the Huo family. The clone first infiltrated the city where the Huo family's domain was located with a completely new identity. Then it took the place of a disciple and went to the Huo family.
Only after confirming Patriarch Huo was absent did it leave the city again. When it returned, its identity abruptly changed into that of Huo Jinchuan. Now wearing the exact clothes Huo Jinchuan had on when he left, but torn and stained with some blood.
At the city gate, the guards immediately recognized him.
"Young Master, you're finally back!"
The guards were ecstatic. Everyone knew the Young Master had been harmed by two outsiders and was missing. People crowded around, chattering with concern.
"Young Master, those two outsiders were too despicable. How could they dare lay hands on you? They don't know death!"
"Yes, luckily you're fine!"
Song Wanníng listened to their words with a cold expression. They insulted their own face to their backs, calling them bumpkins and country hicks right in front of the person themselves.
Heh.
She nodded coldly and strode into the city.
Soon, she arrived at the Huo family domain entrance.
Though called a domain, it already occupied most of the city, not counting branches in other cities.
"Young Master, you're back?"
More concern as disciples ran out. Everyone deeply respected this appointed heir.
Song Wanníng nodded coldly throughout. Huo Jinchuan was not someone who showed his emotions openly, so no one doubted him. She was even bolder, going straight to the family council hall to meet the remaining elders. She had already gathered information on these elders and recognized them immediately.
"Jinchuan, what really happened?"
The Fourth Elder furrowed his brow, curious about what had occurred between Huo Jinchuan and those two. They were all dissatisfied. Because of Huo Jinchuan's provocation, the Huo family had lost two generals in a row and was ridiculed by other families.
Song Wanníng noticed this too.
Huo Jinchuan pressed his lips together, looking like he was hiding something.
The Fourth Elder grew angrier, shouting, "You still want to hide it now? Do you know because of you, Huo Yuan and the Grand Elder are dead? What did you say?"
Song Wanníng looked up, shocked. "Fourth Elder, what did you say?"
"Hmph. Because you were harmed by those two, Patriarch Huo ordered their pursuit, but who knew…"
The Fourth Elder hesitated, feeling ashamed. After all, this matter was disgraceful.