His gaze became focused as he looked at Zhang Quan and instructed:
"The gentleman will stay here for a while to help me. Before the matter is settled, I hope there won't be any more unpleasantness between you, and I certainly don't want to see any accidents befall him."
"Do you understand, Brother Zhang?"
Zhang Quan frowned, "As Brother Lu says, I will naturally comply, but that boy, he's just a little brat in his teens. No matter how talented he is, he doesn't seem worthy of such esteem from Brother Lu..."
Lu Chengyun pondered:
"This gentleman is extremely skilled in formation drawing."
Zhang Quan obviously didn't believe it, "How good can he be?"
"Brother Zhang doesn't understand formations, you wouldn't comprehend even if I told you..."
Zhang Quan felt slighted, "That's..."
Lu Chengyun looked at him, sighing slowly:
"I can only say that the formation mastery of this little gentleman far surpasses Brother Zhang's understanding of formations, and in some areas, even I must admit inferiority…"
Zhang Quan's gaze flickered slightly.
He had not expected Lu Chengyun to hold this kid in such high regard.
Lu Chengyun appeared gentle but was always proud; his praise in normal days was nothing but courtesy and deceit.
But this time was different, his expression and tone did not seem fake.
Could this kid truly be that skilled?
Zhang Quan's brows furrowed even more tightly.
Able to hide, skilled in that strange fireball technique, protected by a pair of apprentices with no ordinary cultivation, profound in formation knowledge, and now even Lu Chengyun was elevating him this much…
Wouldn't killing him be even harder now?
"Playing me for a fool, destroying my family's business, insulting my ancestors, when will I ever be able to avenge these wrongs?"
Zhang Quan's gaze grew dark as he silently said to himself:
"If it's not feasible in the open, it seems I must make covert moves."
However, he said aloud, "Family Head, rest assured, I understand the limits."
Lu Chengyun gave Zhang Quan a glance, his gaze inscrutable, and said nothing.
Meanwhile, a Corpse cultivator, leading Mo Hua, arrived at his own room.
This room was a stone chamber.
It was relatively hidden and safe but also easy to guard, even encircled with formations.
This too was in keeping with Lu Chengyun's methods.
Drawing me closer while keeping his guard up.
The interior of the stone chamber was exquisitely furnished, adorned with floral screens and jade ornaments; it had everything one could need and was even perfumed to mask any smell of decay.
Mo Hua even had the illusion.
As if at this moment, he wasn't in a Corpse Mine filled with coffins and a chilly stench of decay, but rather in a beautifully arranged guest room of the Lu Family.
Indeed, Lu Chengyun had been very attentive in this matter.
But Mo Hua was far from moved.
If Lu Chengyun treated him this well, he must be aiming for something even greater.
Such a person, pretentious and self-serving, treats you kindly and meticulously as long as you are of value.
Once that value is used up, you'll be kicked to the curb, and after kicking you, probably stab you in the back a few times to silence you for good.
The very traitor of Minor Hidden Spirit Sect who could betray his master and steal the legacy.
Who could hide his name and face, assume a new identity, and enter the Lu Family as a son-in-law.
Who, as a son-in-law, could gain the approval of the Lu Family's Old Ancestor known as 'Capitalist Lu,' successfully be elected as Lu Family Head, and maintain the Lu Family's exploitation of Mining Cultivators, running the luxurious Jinhua Street.
How could such a person be as amiable and cultured as he seemed.
Moreover, he was still cooperating with Zhang Quan in Corpse Refinement.
Establishing a Corpse Mine, drawing Evil Formations, hoarding zombies, refining Iron Corpses — what exactly was his scheme?
What was the "stronger zombie that stands above the Iron Corpse" Lu Chengyun had mentioned?
All this must be clarified.
Mo Hua furrowed his brows, pondering for a moment, and sorted out the things he had to do next.
First, ensure his own safety.
Then, figure out the layout of the Corpse Mine.
Find a way to convey a message to Junior Brother and Sister, so they can provide support.
Afterward, help with Lu Chengyun's errands to see what exactly he wants from me.
If it involves Corpse Refinement, what kind of corpse.
And find an opportunity to acquire a complete copy of the Spirit Pivot Formation Chart.
And then there was Zhang Quan's Ancestral Master Picture.
Zhang Quan harbored a deadly animosity towards him; he had to find a way to trap him to death and then steal back his "Zombie Image."
His Divine Sense still hadn't had its fill.
And not a single good thing came from the Zhang Family full of zombies.
One must eradicate evil to prevent future troubles.
Mo Hua intended to destroy the ancestor of Zhang Quan and cut off his family's legacy, to prevent anyone else from refining corpses and harming others.
On top of that, he needed to find a way to deal with the Lu Family…
...
As Mo Hua tallied his tasks, he couldn't help but sigh, "I'm so busy…"
There were so many things to do.
He felt a bit tired, lay flat on the bed, and rested for a while before regaining his spirit.
"One thing at a time..."
First, he needed to understand the layout of the Corpse Mine.
Upon reaching unfamiliar territory, it was imperative first to familiarize oneself with the surroundings, thereby seeking advantages and avoiding harm, dodging unknown risks.
This was a basic principle for Monster Hunters.
And a lesson from his father, Mo Shan.
Mo Hua took it to heart.