Chapter 256: Setting The Trap
“What secret? Little girl, don’t overthink it!”
Ling Mo laughed it off to cover it up. At this time, Dugu Bo suddenly appeared outside the carriage.
“Eh, why did he come?”
Dugu Bo’s appearance left Flander and the others puzzled. Shouldn’t he be at the front of the team?
“He must be here for me!”
Ling Mo also noticed and leaned down to whisper something in Zhu Zhuqing’s ear before directly leaving the carriage.
Everyone was baffled, not knowing what had happened.
Before leaving, Ling Mo left behind a puppet, the strongest one in his possession.
The puppet sat on the horse’s back, taking Ling Mo’s form. Others couldn’t tell it was a puppet at all and thought it was Ling Mo himself.
“Zhu Qing, what did he say to you?” Ning Rongrong asked puzzledly. What could be so mysterious?
After hearing Ling Mo’s words, Zhu Zhuqing’s expression also became strange.
Just now, Ling Mo told her to release Number Five and gave no further instructions.
Was something about to happen? Why suddenly release Number Five?
Zhu Zhuqing was very puzzled but still complied.
With a wave of her small hand, Number Five appeared behind her, leaving everyone even more confused.
Number Five quietly stayed in the corner of the carriage, making the atmosphere eerie.
“Zhu Qing, what’s going on? Did something happen?”
Tang San and the others cast puzzled looks. Ling Mo had already left, so Zhu Zhuqing was likely the only one who knew the truth.
“I don’t know. He told me to release Number Five but didn’t tell me what it was about…”
Zhu Zhuqing explained. She didn’t know what had happened either.
“What is this kid up to! Looks like something big is happening. Everyone, get ready for battle…”
Flander said carefully. He vaguely guessed something.
They had now left Heaven Dou Empire territory and traveled for eleven full days, covering half the journey.
After exiting the carriage, Ling Mo followed Dugu Bo to the rear of the team, away from it.
“How are the preparations?”
It was a long canyon. Ling Mo stood at the top of the canyon, side by side with Dugu Bo.
“Don’t worry, everything has been prepared long ago! Heavenly Machine Pavilion and Hidden Blade Valley disciples are already in position.
Plus several hundred Yin Soldiers ambushing on both sides along the way! Elephant Armor Sect disciples have also arrived…
Everything is ready. Now we just wait for Spirit Hall’s lackeys to take the bait.
I’ve waited for this day for over ten years. I’m already impatient…”
Dugu Bo said in a low voice, his eyes filled with killing intent.
“Very good! If nothing unexpected happens, the valley ahead will be the best hunting ground…
Just now, I used a puppet and the art of deception to slip away. They probably still think that puppet is me!
Heh, this is getting interesting! I wonder what big fish this fishing scheme will hook…”
Ling Mo didn’t believe Spirit Hall would sit idly by, because… Spirit Hall wouldn’t allow anything that threatened its position to exist.
Ling Mo had already endangered Spirit Hall’s development. For such a genius, if he couldn’t be used, the best way was to destroy him.
A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind!
Ling Mo understood this principle. Moreover, Qian Renxue had already confessed to him earlier, so Spirit Hall was bound to act.
Thus, in this game within a game, it was unclear who was the real prey. It depended on how much blood money Spirit Hall was willing to spend.
“Sect Master! Should we send some manpower to Yanyan’s side?”
Dugu Bo said worriedly. This hunting game was too dangerous, and he feared for Dugu Yan’s safety.
“Don’t worry! Their target is me, and all the main forces are with Shrek Academy.
So Yanyan’s side won’t be in danger. Besides… with the treasures I left for Yanyan earlier, dealing with these people is no issue.”
A month ago, Ling Mo had made complete preparations. How could he overlook even this issue?
Whether Dugu Yan, Shui Bing’er, or Xue Wu, Ling Mo had given them the best equipment, various hidden weapons, and clothes.
As long as no Titled Douluo-level figures appeared, they would basically be fine, and nothing could happen to them.
Ling Mo valued their safety more than anything, so he certainly had preparations.
Hearing Ling Mo’s response, Dugu Bo was relieved!
He had planned this hunting game for a long time and worried about every detail.
“Sect Master! Enemy sighted…”
Behind them, a Heavenly Machine Pavilion disciple appeared and reported to the two.
Heavenly Machine Pavilion disciples had entered this area first and hidden themselves, constantly monitoring Spirit Hall’s movements.
“Mm, don’t alert the enemy. Continue lurking…”
Ling Mo instructed, not having them act directly.
This canyon was very long. They needed to wait until all were in position before netting them all at once.
This was the best and most direct method.
“Understood! But Sect Master, Spirit Hall has quite a few people this time. Several Titled Douluo-level experts have appeared. The situation is complicated. Stick to the plan?”
The Heavenly Machine Pavilion disciple said worriedly.
“Titled Douluo? How many?”
Ling Mo asked urgently. He wanted to see how many Titled Douluo Spirit Hall had sent this time.
“Fully four of them, plus over a dozen Soul Douluo-level experts…”
Ling Mo had no idea how many Titled Douluo Spirit Hall truly had.
After hearing the Heavenly Machine Pavilion disciple’s report, the two fell into contemplation.
“Looks like this time, Spirit Hall isn’t just targeting you. They want to net everyone at once!
Such ruthless means. Even this old man was factored in…”
Dugu Bo said with a cold smile.
When Spirit Hall made a move, it was vicious.
Sending four Titled Douluo in a row showed they thought highly of them.
Among the Titled Douluo traveling with the team this time, besides Dugu Bo, there was only Sword Dao Chen Xin from Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School.
Clearly, those two extra Titled Douluo were prepared for the two of them.
The remaining two Titled Douluo were probably for dealing with Ling Mo and the team.
Four against two!
Good grief, this was a rhythm of total extermination. If Ghost Gate hadn’t foreseen and prepared in advance, they really would have fallen for it.
Not just Ghost Gate—even Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School was calculated into it.
“Go back. Plan unchanged…”
Ling Mo replied coldly, and the Heavenly Machine Pavilion disciple withdrew.
“Old Monster, you go back first! Don’t arouse suspicion. Use the fastest method possible to handle the front.
Shrek Academy side has me holding it. Nothing will happen…
Remember, once they make a move, don’t hold back. Kill on the spot.”
“Sect Master, can you hold them off alone?”
Dugu Bo said worriedly. Though Ling Mo had Ghost Lord, two Titled Douluo attacking at once—he feared Ghost Lord couldn’t handle it.
“Don’t worry! I have my ways… Remember, unless absolutely necessary, don’t expose Ghost Gate’s final trump cards.
These trump cards are the gifts I prepared for Spirit Hall…”
The implication was simple: Ling Mo didn’t want to expose Ghost Gate’s Titled Douluo too soon.
So, this hunting game relied entirely on Heavenly Machine Pavilion disciples and Hidden Blade Valley disciples.
Plus Elephant Armor Sect disciples, setting a trap for Spirit Hall.
Resuming three updates first! Adjusting state, back to five updates starting next Monday.
