Moreover, what if?

"Saint Lu, didn't Master Pei come?"

"Family Head Wu, I am not a child anymore. It's not like I can't handle this kind of thing."

"I was being careless." Leaving the City Lord Mansion, Wu Yanhai changed the topic and began to introduce the customs of Tianjian City.

He knew that spies from various factions had gathered in the city, so he wanted them to see.

Meanwhile, he also observed Lu Jin'an's expression. If Lu Jin'an showed any impatience, he would immediately stop himself.

Fortunately... there was none.

So while engaging in conversation, he didn't forget to glare at Wu Biqiong, who was following behind. This was originally her responsibility.

How nice it would be to take Saint Lu for a night tour.

But seeing her daughter's attitude, he reconsidered; if it offended Saint Lu, it would be bad.

Lu Jin'an also casually conversed while observing his surroundings, somewhat surprised, given that the intelligence provided by his Master covered all aspects, including the layout of Tianjian City.

Reality matched the intelligence without discrepancies.

Did Master specifically go to Mo Yun Pavilion, one of the Five Pavilions, to gather this intelligence?

Thinking this, he subtly shifted the topic to matters concerning the Wu Family, still pondering how to test Wu Biqiong.

Although Wandao Sect is powerful, they certainly couldn't directly question it.

If such questioning were casually allowed, others might mimic and target rival factions, leading to chaos.

The Upper Realm must have considered these factors when making this strategic move.

Fortunately, Wandao Sect's unparalleled strength can restrain various demons and ghosts.

"Saint Lu, why not assign your sect's guards to my Wu Family... "

"No need." Lu Jin'an smiled slightly, "I won't be staying long."

Doing this was like fishing; without guards, it would be easier for anyone intending harm to find openings.

He feared not those below Immortal; above Immortal, he had his Master.

"Alright."

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In the inn.

Sun Shaoyang pushed open the door and entered, looking at his second brother, who possessed the Great Burning Ancient Body, "Is Liu's words true?"

"Brother." Sun Shaoheng respectfully bowed, "It wasn't Liu who said it, it was I."

"You?" Sun Shaoyang stared at Sun Shaoheng, "Are you sure this attack on Saint Lu is a consultation rather than an assassination?"

"I've already spoken with Saint Lu." Sun Shaoheng looked up at Sun Shaoyang, "And this kind of consultation is common in Wandao Sect. As an Inner Sect Disciple, you wouldn't understand."

"Are you sure?"

Sun Shaoheng smiled slightly, "Saint Lu, as our former Senior Brother, often faced challenges like this. He's no prodigy to be injured by a sneak attack."

"Besides, haven't you always wanted to befriend Saint Lu? Without demonstrating strength, how would you catch his eye?" Sun Shaoheng continued, "With my explanations on the side, Brother, you can solidify your position as Young Master, without fear of the third brother's provocations."

Speaking, he handed a letter, "This is Saint Lu's original words; he has deliberately left his Tribulation Crossing Realm guard at the City Lord Mansion, allowing you to make a move."

Seeing Sun Shaoyang take the letter, Sun Shaoheng said, "Brother, to speak plainly, though you have great talent, lacking any special physique makes it impossible for Saint Lu to take notice through conventional confrontation. Only by surprise can you impress Saint Lu; otherwise, it's impossible to foster goodwill, isn't it?"

Sun Shaoyang nodded while looking at the letter, "Your relationship with Saint Lu is indeed good."

"I didn't lie about this." Sun Shaoheng took out his Life-bound Holy Artifact, "Brother, use my Dragon Roar Bow, Saint Lu will surely recognize it at a glance, now you can be at ease, right?"

Sun Shaoyang looked in astonishment at the Dragon Roar Bow handed over by Sun Shaoheng, reached out to receive it, and smiled, "Second Brother, thank you."

"I have always supported you." Sun Shaoheng modestly said, "After all, we are brothers born of the same mother. Though the third brother is a Sacred Body genius born in the later years of the Patriarch, still a branch, he presumptuously contends with you, his ambitions exceed his capabilities.

Were it not for the backing of the Patriarch, why would other elders within the family hesitate? Using this opportunity to ally with Saint Lu, your position will be secure."

"Alright." Sun Shaoyang turned and walked out, "If this succeeds, I will definitely prioritize allocating the family's cultivation resources to you."

"Thank you, Brother."

Sun Shaoheng bowed, his mouth curving into a mocking smile, "By the way, Biqiong and I have become a Daoist couple."

Sun Shaoyang paused his steps, slowly said "Congratulations" as he closed the door.

Sun Shaoheng straightened, lightly uttering the words, "Fool."

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Nearing the Wu Family Mansion, Wu Yanhai was about to make an inviting gesture when a direct disciple, who had been caring for the Patriarch, quickly ran out from the courtyard, "Family Head, the Patriarch summons you and the elders."

Wu Yanhai's expression slightly changed. Was the Patriarch about to leave his last words?

"Family Head Wu, if you have things to attend to, please go ahead."

Wu Yanhai bowed, quickly telling Wu Biqiong and others to "entertain Saint Lu well" before leaving in haste.

Wu Biqiong pursed her lips, "Saint Lu, this way."

Lu Jin'an just stepped over the threshold of the Wu Family—

Whoosh—

A sound like a dragon's roar tearing through the wind suddenly ripped through the air, approaching swiftly.

Wu Biqiong's eyes brightened as she saw the foolish Sun Shaoheng finally making a move. If she had waited for Lu Jin'an to enter the Wu Family, there would be no chance.

Heh, let's see if this fool truly has a relationship with Lu Jin'an close enough for such jokes.

She turned her head, expressing panic but standing still: "Saint Lu, watch out!"

The Wu Family's head and elders were no longer present, and others couldn't stop this arrow, but Lu Jin'an did not need others to help block it.

He slightly turned, raising his hand to catch the sharp arrow infused with a hint of dragon roar.

'Dragon Roar Bow...'

Lu Jin'an recognized the arrows shot from this bow, a trace of surprise flickering in his eyes.

Sun Shaoheng?

He turned to look across the street, but the sight was not Sun Shaoheng, rather Sun Shaoyang, Sun Shaoheng's elder brother.

"As expected of Saint Lu, catching my full-force arrow barehanded."

Sun Shaoyang smiled, bowing towards Lu Jin'an, "I heard that many disciples of Wandao Sect often engage in such pranks..."

"Prank?" Lu Jin'an squinted at Sun Shaoyang, "A prank like this?"

Sun Shaoyang's expression froze, the smile fading from his face, "Well, I heard Shao..."

His answer was met with the return throw of the crimson arrow by Lu Jin'an, wielding it with his corporeal Vigorous Force.

Whoosh—

The arrow, devoid of dragon roar but filled with thick scorching energy, ignored the drastically changing expression of Sun Shaoyang, directly piercing through his spiritual power and embedding in his brow.

It entered the forehead and exited the back of the head, pinning him to the wall behind.

With the powerful Vigorous Force quickly incinerating his brain, Sun Shaoyang twitched a few times before losing all signs of life.

Wu Biqiong stared intently at the now corpse of Sun Shaoyang, her expression shifting.

First, Sun Shaoheng and Lu Jin'an aren't close!

Second, the dead one is Sun Shaoyang!

Third, Sun Shaoheng is not a fool!

Where is Sun Shaoheng?

Wu Biqiong saw Sun Shaoheng hurriedly run to Sun Shaoyang's corpse, with a face full of grief, "Brother, how could you do this behind the Sun Family's back..."

Wu Biqiong squinted at this scene, somewhat unable to understand the intricacies of the current situation.

Did Sun Shaoheng utilize Lu Jin'an to kill Sun Shaoyang?

Wasn't he supporting his brother's rise in the Sun family, suppressing the supporters of the branch Sacred Body elder brother?

Taking a deep breath, she quietly reminded, "Saint Lu, you killed the Sun Family's heir, the first in line for succession..."

Lu Jin'an paid no heed to Wu Biqiong but coldly looked at Sun Shaoheng, then strode towards him.

Sun Shaoheng felt the shadow cast over him under the nighttime lantern light. He tried to suppress his internal 'grief,' turning to look at Lu Jin'an.

"Saint... Saint Lu..."

Lu Jin'an looked down at him, expressionless, "Saint Lu's blade isn't something to be borrowed casually."

Sun Shaoheng's expression stiffened, quickly switching to voice transmission.

"I have important matters to report to Saint Lu."

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