Chapter 667: Plan Can't Keep Up With Changes

In a quiet courtyard within Lingbie City, Wang Changyue, Wang Qingshan, Wang Qingqing, Wang Qingling, and Wang Qingjun sat in a stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting, their brows deeply furrowed.

The Ye Lin family of four was safe, but the surrounding Foundation Establishment cultivators couldn't stop him.

There was still no news from Wang Changsheng, and they wondered if something had happened to him.

Fearing an attack from Yellow Dragon Island, they dared not leave Lingbie City. Currently, they primarily relied on Wang Qingqi, Wang Qingqing, Wang Qiuyan, and Wang Qiuxin to earn spirit stones.

This situation was unsustainable. The South Sea was rich in demonic beast resources, and if they didn't hunt demonic beasts but stayed in the city all day, relying solely on the four of them, they couldn't support the expenses of dozens of people.

Wang Qingqi had brought dozens of people from the Eastern Barrens. These individuals needed food and drink; most of them lacked special skills but could hunt demonic beasts, though they couldn't go out now.

"Aunt, you have the highest seniority. Please make a decision! This can't go on."

Wang Qingshan frowned, his injuries having already healed.

"Let's wait a bit longer! Brother might have been delayed by something. I believe he'll be back soon."

Wang Changyue also felt uncertain. It seemed illogical for Wang Changsheng to return to the Eastern Barrens so quickly after painstakingly renting two islands.

A low conch sound suddenly echoed. Wang Qingqing took out a blue conch from her robes, cast a spell into it, and Wang Qiuhong's surprised voice instantly rang out: "Aunt, Grandfather is back, he's just outside."

Hearing this, joy appeared on the faces of Wang Changyue and the other four.

Wang Qingqing quickly walked towards the courtyard gate, opened it, and saw Wang Changsheng and Wang Qiuhong standing there.

"Father, you're finally back!"

Wang Qingqing's eyes welled up, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

"I heard about Zhao Zheng's incident. This revenge will be taken; for a gentleman, ten years is not too long for vengeance."

Wang Changsheng wiped away Wang Qingqing's tears, comforting her.

"Brother, you're finally back." "Ninth Uncle." Wang Changyue and the others greeted Wang Changsheng, who nodded in acknowledgment.

"Tell me about the attack on Sea Cucumber Island. Qiuhong just transferred from the Eastern Barrens, so he doesn't know much."

Wang Qingshan recounted the incident truthfully, including how Wang Qiufeng had annihilated the Ye family.

After listening to Wang Qingshan's account, Wang Changsheng frowned deeply.

"There's a cycle in the Heavenly Dao. Qiufeng was too radical in his actions; this is likely retribution."

Wang Qiufeng could manage affairs in the South Sea mainly because Wang Qingkai recommended him.

Until now, he had managed South Sea affairs without any mishaps. However, given that he ordered the annihilation of the Ye family, he was incorrigibly foolish. Since the dead are paramount, and Wang Qiufeng was already gone, Wang Changsheng found it difficult to dwell on it further.

The Wang family had discovered a small spirit shell mine and still held control of it, but had withdrawn their personnel due to concerns about attacks from Yellow Dragon Island cultivators.

The Wang family suffered heavy losses in the attack on Sea Cucumber Island. High-level combatants Mo Caiyun and Zhao Zheng died in battle, as did several skilled personnel, and Wang Qingyun, a high-grade second-tier talisman master, tragically perished.

"Don't wander off. This debt will be settled with Yellow Dragon Island eventually. For now, go back to your rooms and rest."

Wang Changsheng gave a few instructions, then left with Wang Changyue.

Not long after, they appeared in a secluded courtyard.

Ye Lin, Ye Haitang, and Ye Yutong were eating in a stone pavilion, with a three-story azure pavilion not far away.

Ye Lin held Ye Yutong, while Ye Haitang fed him.

Ye Lin's hair had grown much whiter, indicating a significant further loss of vital energy.

"Husband, let me feed Yutong. My brother needs to speak with you."

Ye Lin nodded, handed Ye Yutong to Wang Changyue, and walked with Wang Changsheng towards the nearby pavilion.

Inside the building, Wang Changsheng recounted his journey to the Myriad Demonic Sea Region, having nothing to hide from Ye Lin.

"You encountered a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Sun and Moon Palace? And you used two magic treasures? You can't stay in the South Sea any longer. You must return to the Eastern Barrens as soon as possible. The attack on Sea Cucumber Island provides an excellent reason. The Sun and Moon Palace is far stronger than the Nine Nether Sect. If you provoke them and continue to stay in the South Sea, you'll definitely be courting death."

Ye Lin said, his brow furrowed and his tone severe.

"Even if we hide back in the Eastern Barrens, there's no guarantee we'll escape. If they can track us down, they can surely trace us to the Eastern Barrens, right?"

Wang Changsheng said with some uncertainty. If returning to the Eastern Barrens guaranteed safety, he wouldn't hesitate. The question was, could the Sun and Moon Palace truly not find them?

Ye Lin remained silent for a moment, then said seriously: "Are you willing to go to the Northern Territory to develop? You shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket. The magic treasures you obtained by risking your life after killing the Sun and Moon Palace's Core Formation cultivator cannot be used in the South Sea. What if they have a special mark? If someone recognizes them, you're dead for sure. It's better to go to the Northern Territory. Water counters fire, and your cultivation technique happens to counter cultivators who practice fire-attribute techniques. Furthermore, the Sun and Moon Palace's reach doesn't extend to the Northern Territory. Most importantly, I'm familiar with the situation there, and I can offer you greater assistance in the Northern Territory."

"Go to the Northern Territory?"

Wang Changsheng frowned. He knew very well that the blue-shirted youth's magic treasures couldn't be used in the South Sea, and he was aware of the dangers of staying there. He had originally planned to go to the Central Plains.

"Exactly. I grew up in the Northern Territory, so I'm very familiar with its customs, geography, and various factions. However, this time, you must conceal your identities when you go to the Northern Territory. You cannot use your true appearance; you must constantly use the Spirit Transformation Orb to change your looks. I also want to take Changyue back to the Northern Territory to see the begonias, and bring Haitang and Yutong to acknowledge their ancestors."

Ye Lin spoke slowly, a look of reminiscence on his face.

Wang Changsheng was somewhat moved. Ye Lin was right; at this moment, they could only separate their clansmen to avoid being wiped out entirely. The Northern Territory was hundreds of millions of miles from the South Sea. No matter how long the Sun and Moon Palace's reach was, they wouldn't send people all the way to the Northern Territory to hunt him down, would they?

The Central Plains was relatively close to the South Sea, and they were unfamiliar with the territory. The Northern Territory was different; Ye Lin was familiar with its conditions.

"You're worried I'll be discovered by the Nine Nether Sect, right? Don't worry! Unless they know I'm in the Northern Territory and conduct a massive search, it would be difficult for them to find me. I actually didn't want to go back, but in the Northern Territory, I can offer your Wang family more help. In the Central Plains, I wouldn't be able to assist. If we continue to stay in the South Sea, we'll all be in trouble."

Wang Changsheng pondered for a moment, his gaze hardening. He said, "Alright, then we'll go to the Northern Territory. I'll arrange the matters at hand. We can't stay in the South Sea any longer. However, Yellow Dragon Island used our Wang family as an example, killing the chicken to warn the monkeys. This vendetta cannot go unanswered. Didn't you mention before? Placing the first half of the 'Nine Nether Sky Illusion Treasure Scroll' in an ancient cultivator's cave dwelling would be perfect, letting Yellow Dragon Island be the scapegoat."

Wang Changsheng had originally intended to go treasure hunting with Immortal Zi Yue, but plans often changed unexpectedly. No matter how many treasures there were, one needed to be alive to enjoy them.

Continuing to stay in the South Sea would be courting death. By going to the Northern Territory, as long as the Wang family cultivators weren't completely wiped out, the family could still be rebuilt.