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When Lufan learned that the people from the Misty Sect had not taken Fatty away, he felt something was off.
It was clearly an easy task, yet they were making excuses. This did not resemble the demeanor of a large sect at all.
Then, when he discovered the existence of the Ascending Dragon Talisman, his sense of unease intensified.
This thing was something that Fatty could not possibly keep safe; it was like a ticking time bomb that could blow him to smithereens with a single misstep!
If outsiders found out that Fatty actually possessed an Ascending Dragon Talisman, those who caught wind of it would tear him apart!
In Qingyang City, aside from a small number of original residents, most people were loose cultivators who had come from other places to make a living. They primarily entered the Great Ten Thousand Mountains to gather herbs and hunt for survival.
Although these individuals had low cultivation levels, most being beginner Martial Cultivators, they were all considered desperate characters.
This group of people would do anything for profit, and the Ascending Dragon Talisman was like a piece of raw meat—no one could resist such temptation.
Even if Fatty hid in the academy, it would be useless; there would be plenty willing to take risks. Moreover, at that time, even the academy itself might not stand by Fatty because the Ascending Dragon Talisman was also a temptation for them!
The actions of the Misty Sect did not seem to be for Fatty's benefit; instead, it felt more like they were pushing him into a fire pit, placing him in a deadly situation.
What were their true intentions? Lufan initially could not figure it out.
Then, upon realizing that the existence of the Ascending Dragon Talisman had already leaked out, Lufan suddenly had a bad suspicion. That was why he asked what kind of sect the Misty Sect really was.
After listening to Duanmu Xue and Zhao Xingjian's descriptions, Lufan understood that things were likely as he had suspected.
The people from the Misty Sect had no good intentions for Fatty regarding the Ascending Dragon Talisman; their main goal was probably to use this talisman as a tool for murder!
The target was none other than Fatty himself, and the weapon would undoubtedly be everyone in Qingyang City who coveted the Ascending Dragon Talisman.
After reaching this conclusion, Lufan felt a chill in his heart. While there were certainly elements of conspiracy theory involved, it was not without basis.
First of all, Fatty had said that only he and the people from the Mysterious Sect knew about the existence of the Ascending Dragon Talisman, and he had not told anyone else.
However, now a third party seemed to know about it, which clearly indicated that one side had leaked the information.
Of course, there was another possibility: when the people from the Mysterious Sect handed the Ascending Dragon Talisman to Fatty, someone happened to see it. But this was unlikely; as members of a super sect, their strength would be formidable, and there probably wasn't anyone in Qingyang City who could evade their senses.
As for why the people from the Mysterious Sect would do this, Lufan had his suspicions. The problem likely lay within the cultivation methods of the Mysterious Sect itself.
Cold and aloof, with special physical requirements and an attitude that disregards worldly affairs—just listening to these descriptions, Lufan could guess with his toes that this so-called Mysterious Sect's cultivation method was probably one that emphasized severing ties with worldly concerns and achieving a state of mind free from distractions.
Xiao Ling, as a core disciple, must be practicing the core techniques of the Mysterious Sect, making her mental state particularly important.
And undoubtedly, the person who could most influence Xiao Ling's emotions was Fatty. Therefore, for her to be free from distractions, Fatty's presence was a significant obstacle that needed to be removed!
As for why they chose to use a method like borrowing a knife to kill and waited so long before letting the news leak out—this was obviously to avoid suspicion and clear their own involvement. After all, if Xiao Ling learned the truth, they would lose a hard-won core successor.
If Fatty only encountered trouble more than a month after they left, then it would have nothing to do with them. Even if Xiao Ling returned stronger and investigated later, at most she would conclude that Fatty had accidentally exposed himself.
What a clever scheme, Lufan sneered.
When he voiced his suspicions, everyone was stunned and completely unable to believe it.
Fatty stammered, "No, it can't be! They say that the Mysterious Sect is an orthodox sect; how could they be so despicable and insidious?"
"Orthodox sect? You're mistaken. For these major powers, there is no such thing as orthodox or demonic paths; there are only interests. They are truly ruthless and will do anything for profit!" Lufan scoffed.
Fatty was left speechless, his thoughts greatly impacted, unsure of what to say.
"I admit you have a point," Zhao Xingjian said, "but I have a question. The people from the Misty Sect have been gone for so long; how could they time it perfectly for the news to leak? After all, they have no roots in Qingyang City. If they had informed the Martial Cultivator in advance, who could guarantee that they would truly be able to wait until then?"
"That's not too difficult. I can think of several methods. The simplest and most effective one is that there are many little beggars in the city. As long as you give them some money and threaten them with force, won't they obey?"
"After that, it's easy to have them spread the news at regular intervals. Anyway, these little beggars don't understand what the Ascending Dragon Talisman is and won't be greedy like the Martial Cultivator."
Zhao Xingjian was left speechless; this was indeed a good method.
"But right now, no one can prove whether what you said is true or false. What if someone accidentally discovers the Ascending Dragon Talisman?" Duanmu Xue still seemed skeptical.
"The possibility of that happening is very small. I think their original plan for the news to break was just in the next couple of days. Fatty, when did that group first approach you?" Lufan suddenly asked.
Fatty was still in shock but answered, "It was yesterday. They suddenly found me and asked if I had the Ascending Dragon Talisman. I was surprised and denied it, but they didn't believe me and offered to buy it for a hundred taels of silver. I didn't agree, and then they threatened me, saying I had one night to consider."
"You see," Lufan spread his hands, "I estimate that this Second Young Master got some news from somewhere but wasn't sure, so he sent someone to test Fatty. As a result, Fatty didn't hide it well enough and was seen through."
"Then why didn't they just rob him on the spot?" Duanmu Xue asked.
"There are two factors: first is caution; after all, this is a school, and it's not good to act openly here. Moreover, Xiao Ling is now a core disciple of the Misty Sect. If anything happened to Fatty, no one would want to deal with the consequences later.
The second factor is hope; Fatty is just a minor servant and probably doesn't realize the true value of the Ascending Dragon Talisman. If he were tempted by silver and sold it, then they'd profit from it. Even if Xiao Ling sought justice later, they'd have enough reason."
"But what if others are also cautious and don't dare harm Fatty? Wouldn't that mean the Misty Sect's intentions wouldn't be achieved?" Miko, who had maintained her shocked expression, asked sweetly.
"That's why chaos is needed; the more widely the news spreads, the better. Once chaos ensues, who will care about Fatty's life? By then, no one will know who acted against him. When Xiao Ling returns after his training is complete, the truth will have already been distorted beyond recognition.
If I'm not mistaken, things outside are probably starting to get lively now; I bet news of Fatty having the Ascending Dragon Talisman has already spread throughout Qingyang City."
"If that's the case, then what I said is basically the truth."
"I'll go gather some information!" Zhao Xingjian suddenly stood up and walked outside.
"I'll go too! I'll go too!" Miko followed him out, feeling excited. Lufan's analysis amazed her; how could someone deduce such a grand conspiracy from so little information? She wanted to verify it for herself.
After the two left to investigate, the room fell silent, and Fatty looked frustrated.
He wasn't worried about his safety; he was upset that if Piaomiao Sect really was such a sect, he would have pushed Xiao Ling into a pit of fire!
Seeing his expression, Lufan comforted him, "Fatty, you don't need to feel this way. It's still just my speculation. Even if things turn out this way, Xiao Ling will be fine. Piaomiao Sect will treat her well; at most, her personality might change a bit due to cultivation."
"But will that kind of Xiao Ling still be the same Xiao Ling?" Fatty thought of the cold demeanor of Qinglian Fairy and wondered why he hadn't considered this aspect before, thinking she was just naturally that way.
Lufan didn't know what to say. He knew that some cultivation methods could completely change a person's personality. He hoped that wouldn't be the case for Xiao Ling.
After a while, Zhao Xingjian and Miko returned, their faces filled with shock and disbelief. Once inside, they looked at Lufan with complicated expressions.
"It's been confirmed! The entire Qingyang City is buzzing about it. A chubby errand boy from the academy has a Rising Dragon Talisman!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions in the room varied. Duanmu Xue, Milan, and Yanshi were in disbelief; Fatty turned pale, while Lufan sneered repeatedly.
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