: Brothers Conspire (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

Author: Gu Zhenren

Date: 2024-08-18

The Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit was now caught in a massive whirlpool, unable to control its own fate!

"If it weren't for Ning Xiaohui, I would never have revealed these key details to Ning Zhuo!" The Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit was deeply unwilling. As it sighed, its expression suddenly shifted dramatically, revealing sheer terror.

"The Thread of Human Fate!"

"Ning Zhuo is in grave danger and urgently needs critical information. He couldn't get it from Ning Jiufan but managed to obtain it from me."

"The reason I'm helping him is because of Ning Xiaohui."

"And even though Ning Xiaohui despises and hates Ning Zhuo, she has been implanted with the Thread of Human Fate. Her destiny can also be used by Ning Zhuo!"

The Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit was, of course, quite familiar with the Thread of Human Fate supernatural power.

Realizing the hidden struggle and mysterious changes affecting destiny, it couldn't help but shrink its head into its shell.

The complete Thread of Human Fate supernatural power was already at work.

It was just that very few could detect it!

Even the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit had only glimpsed a fraction of the influence and changes in destiny.

Ning Zhuo fell silent.

He understood the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit's implication—as the palace spirit, it couldn't directly attack the trial disciples, but he could!

The reason the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit informed him was because it knew Ning Zhuo could stop Ning Xiaohui.

The reason was simple.

The Thread of Human Fate!

Ning Xiaohui had long been implanted with Ning Zhuo's Thread of Human Fate.

Once this supernatural power was activated, it could potentially kill Ning Xiaohui.

"But all of this requires careful planning."

If Ning Zhuo used the supernatural power directly, it would inevitably attract Ning Jiufan's investigation.

Ning Xiaohui was a genius, possessing the Ice Jade Hands, and was the face of the main branch at the Qi Refining level.

If she died, the entire Ning family would be shaken.

The investigation by the Ning family and Ning Jiufan was one thing, but the real threat was Zhu Xuanji!

Given Zhu Xuanji's current alliance with the three families, he would almost certainly participate in the subsequent investigation.

"Also, I still haven't had the chance to ask the Fire Spirit about the Foundation Establishment method." Ning Zhuo sighed.

Both times he communicated with the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit, he was in a hurry and never had the opportunity to inquire about the Foundation Establishment method or confirm his previous speculations.

Ning Zhuo licked his dry lips, stopped overthinking, and immediately projected his soul into the Immortal Palace.

He needed to contact Sun Lingtong immediately.

Although there were other ways to communicate, none of them could be used now.

"Zhu Xuanji asked me a few questions and then left."

"He came and went with great fanfare, only giving me three days to explain. All thunder but little rain!"

"This is very inconsistent with his usual low-profile style when investigating cases."

"So, he likely planted some surveillance method on me or in this room."

"Using conventional methods to contact Sun Lingtong would be equivalent to exposing myself."

"Now, I can only hope that Sun Lingtong is also in the Molten Rock Immortal Palace!"

Since being brought into the trial stages by Ning Zhuo, Sun Lingtong had also obtained the status of a trial disciple.

This meant he could freely enter and exit the Molten Rock Immortal Palace.

As soon as the puppet Ning Zhuo appeared in Room No. 1, the puppet Sun Lingtong, hiding in the corner, immediately rushed over.

"What happened? Why did Zhu Xuanji come for you?" Sun Lingtong pressed.

Although he was in the underground base, he kept a close watch on the outside situation.

With such a major incident causing an uproar throughout the city, Sun Lingtong quickly learned of it.

He immediately realized that the old methods of contacting Ning Zhuo were too dangerous and could no longer be used.

So, he immediately set off, entering the Molten Rock Immortal Palace first to wait.

He thought Ning Zhuo would likely use this method to contact him.

Sure enough, he waited for Ning Zhuo! Ning Zhuo also managed to contact Sun Lingtong.

This was the默契 built up between the two brothers over more than a decade!

"This isn't the place to talk." Ning Zhuo first took Sun Lingtong deep into the Molten Rock Immortal Palace.

They left the Golden Blood War Ape, Dasheng, in the previous stage and ensured no one else was in the room before Ning Zhuo briefly explained the details.

Sun Lingtong's reaction was as Ning Zhuo expected.

"Since Zhu Xuanji is investigating you and gave you three days, why not use this time to flee?"

"If you're really exposed, you'll face severe punishment under Southern Bean Kingdom's laws! The Ning family definitely can't protect you. Only the Bukong Sect is a relatively safe place."

The Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit had been eavesdropping on their conversation. Hearing Sun Lingtong's suggestion, it grew anxious.

If Ning Zhuo ran away, what would happen to it?

At this point, the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit didn't dare to interrupt directly but could only pace anxiously in the main hall.

It silently prayed, hoping Ning Zhuo would do the right thing—even if he fled early, he should deal with Ning Xiaohui first.

Ning Zhuo rejected Sun Lingtong's suggestion.

"Brother Sun, you know I don't give up easily!"

"The Molten Rock Immortal Palace is extremely important to me."

"And we haven't reached a true dead end yet."

"I've already thought of some countermeasures."

Sun Lingtong sighed. When he advised Ning Zhuo, he had already anticipated this response.

"Tell me, what are your plans? How can I help you?"

Ning Zhuo told him to first go to the secret base and assemble the Golden Core-level mechanical ape.

By now, all the manufacturing tasks Ning Zhuo had assigned externally were completed.

With the skeleton and armor ready, Ning Zhuo could insert the mechanical components he obtained from the Molten Rock Immortal Palace to assemble a Golden Core-level mechanical ape.

"Right now, we urgently need Golden Core-level combat power to prepare for the unexpected!"

Sun Lingtong nodded: "I'll help you assemble it."

The skeleton and armor were already in the underground secret base.

Handing over the mechanical components on Ning Zhuo was somewhat troublesome.

But with over a decade of cooperation between the brothers and their rich experience in black market smuggling, it was only troublesome, not impossible.

"Besides that, I need you to impersonate Yang Chanyu once more, and also impersonate the shadowy demonic cultivator."

Sun Lingtong nodded: "I'm quite familiar with Yang Chanyu, no problem."

"But the shadowy demonic cultivator... I've never seen him before."

Ning Zhuo said: "I've seen him with my own eyes."

"After the Fire Persimmon Mountain incident, I had a feeling I might need to use this identity to disguise myself for convenience. So I prepared some clothing in advance and hid it in the Bing-Number underground secret base."

Ning Zhuo then told Sun Lingtong the exact hiding spot.

As Sun Lingtong memorized it, he couldn't help but pat Ning Zhuo's shoulder: "Preparing for the unexpected—that's your style. Good, good."

Ning Zhuo continued: "The true scripture has already been refined and become part of the Golden Blood War Ape."

"But the true scripture must exist, and it must exist!"

"Brother Sun, can you forge a copy of the true scripture?"

"To convince others, we can include the nine-layer Qi Refining Demonic Blood Tendon Technique."

Sun Lingtong thought for a moment: "I'll do my best to forge the scripture, but I can't guarantee the actual effect."

"After all, we're trying to deceive Golden Core-level figures, especially Zhu Xuanji, who possesses the Heavenly Fund Golden Eyes."

Ning Zhuo nodded and sighed: "I understand! In the current situation, we can only do our best and leave the rest to fate."

"If something happens to me, Brother Sun, please take the Golden Core-level mechanical ape and flee immediately."

"I estimate I'll be detained by Zhu Xuanji and sent to the Southern Bean capital for trial."

"If you remain free, you might find a chance to rescue me."

"If possible, take the Golden Blood War Ape, Dasheng, and the Nether Envoy, Qi Bai, with you."

"I also have some treasure locations; you know the specific addresses."

"Right, I also have a treasure seal..."

Ning Zhuo was about to tell Sun Lingtong about the My Buddha Demonic Heart Seal.

But Sun Lingtong reached out and stopped him.

Sun Lingtong was somewhat angry: "Enough! Xiao Zhuo, this time we will definitely succeed."

At this moment, Sun Lingtong showed strong confidence and a fighting spirit even firmer than Ning Zhuo's.

"For over a decade, us brothers have joined forces, and there's nothing we couldn't accomplish!"

"So, we can overcome this challenge too."

Ning Zhuo was slightly stunned, then laughed heartily three times, patting Sun Lingtong's shoulder with equal determination: "Brother Sun, you're absolutely right!"

Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong parted ways, with Ning Zhuo fully exploring the demonic path.

Sun Lingtong left him and returned to his physical body.

"Xiao Zhuo..." Alone, Sun Lingtong finally showed worry.

He knew that Ning Zhuo's final instructions were just an excuse to persuade him to escape alone.

This indicated that Ning Zhuo had no confidence in overcoming this crisis!

Sun Lingtong completely understood.

If it were him, he would be even less confident.

The current situation was extremely dangerous.

"Xiao Zhuo not only has to face Zhu Xuanji's investigation but also the life-and-death problem of Ning Xiaohui."

"His plan is risky, and the forged true scripture is the most crucial prop."

"Can I really succeed?"

The more Sun Lingtong thought about it, the less confident he became.

After all, he was only at the Foundation Establishment stage and this was his first time confronting a figure like Zhu Xuanji in this way.

"There's someone more capable than me."

"Perhaps I should ask her for help?"

At this moment, Sun Lingtong thought of Yang Chanyu.

Yang Chanyu's cultivation was higher than his; she was a Golden Core true disciple of the Bukong Sect.

Her Old Cicada Technique was exceptionally skilled in disguise.

Once this idea emerged, Sun Lingtong could no longer suppress it.

He took a deep breath and quickly decided—to secretly seek Yang Chanyu's help.

He quietly left the underground secret base, looked up at the sky and sun, thinking how he had been holed up underground recently and finally saw daylight again.

He moved stealthily through the alleys, following hard-to-notice secret marks, and soon found Yang Chanyu.

(End of )