Sun He believed that, with his own Third-Layer Foundation Establishment cultivation, he was likely no match for Lu Yuanshan. Lu Yuanshan bargained directly, asking for a hundred Spirit Stones, which didn’t allow Sun He to clearly determine whether Lu Yuanshan was wealthy or a pauper. But this didn’t matter. The map fragment was also imbued with Fragrance; as long as Lu Yuanshan remained within the bounds of Hidden Mist Island, he could track Lu Yuanshan’s movements and invite accomplices to strike jointly, finding a way to eliminate Lu Yuanshan. At that time, not only could he retrieve the map fragment, but he could also obtain Lu Yuanshan’s Storage Bag. This map fragment had already been sold several times, deceiving and killing more than five cultivators. After the map fragment circulated five times and returned to Sun He’s hands, it now fell into Lu Yuanshan’s possession. Regarding the target, Lu Yuanshan, Sun He had already found suitable partners, intending to jointly plot against Lu Yuanshan soon to reclaim the map fragment. This was truly a fishing-for-treasure scheme. As for the cave mansion location marked on the map, Sun He wasn’t clear about its authenticity and considered himself lacking the opportunity to find another map fragment, so he might as well use it as bait. Meanwhile, Lin Hanshu and his two companions also purchased treasures at Sun He’s stall. The bottle of Cyan Snake Pill was bought by Lu Hongniang, which also had Fragrance smeared on it. Using Fragrance tracking, Sun He, in alliance with Jin Hall, launched an ambush on Lin Hanshu and his two companions here. Jin Hall was currently wielding a cone-shaped Magical Artifact, which was a Tier Two High-Grade artifact. He and Sun He joined forces, attacking Lin Hanshu together. Two Magical Artifacts struck simultaneously, launching a fierce assault on Lin Hanshu. Lin Hanshu gritted his teeth and projected a shield light, continuing to defend with the Spirit Turtle Shield, firmly blocking the attacks of the two artifacts. He was in a very passive position; using the Spirit Turtle Shield for defense could withstand the attacks, but initiating a counterattack required diverting his focus to control an additional Thunder Attribute Flying Sword. Controlling the Spirit Turtle Shield did not allow for any distraction. This quickly led to continuous shield light from the Spirit Turtle Shield rising in front of Lin Hanshu, defending against Sun He and Jin Hall’s attacks time and again. His Magical Power gradually depleted under these conditions. Meanwhile, Lu Hongniang and Xu Yang, despite their reluctance and grievances, wanted to help Lin Hanshu but their capabilities limited them. Their intervention would only prove futile and might even hinder. Lu Yuanshan, seeing all this, pondered whether to intervene and help the Shenxiao Palace disciples. Read full story at 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝓷𝓮𝓽 After all, Xu Yang and Lu Hongniang were involved. Sun He, on the other side, couldn’t yet discern if the other party was fishing for treasure, nor whether he would be a future threat. He wanted to inquire about it, but when communicating with his father, he didn’t receive a response from Lu Ping once or twice. Over here, Lu Ping was busy drifting in front of Xu Yang and Lu Hongniang, observing and eavesdropping. This battle couldn’t involve him; Lu Hongniang felt aggrieved, growing more displeased with Sun He, and began whispering with Xu Yang about Sun He’s vile methods of fishing for treasure, that they had been tricked. Hearing this, Lu Ping understood the situation clearly. Simultaneously, Sun He’s actions made Lu Yuanshan more wary of him. Failing to receive his father’s response, Lu Yuanshan felt a bit disappointed, thinking Lu Ping had left. Just then, Lu Ping’s voice echoed in his mind again. He briefly relayed the overheard details to Lu Yuanshan, finally allowing Lu Yuanshan to understand the situation generally. Lu Yuanshan was now unable to contain himself. Reflecting on how he had purchased something from Sun He, he felt that ignoring it would mean leaving a hidden threat. "Strike, eliminate these two." "Those who kill, shall be killed." Lu Ping communicated coldly, ensuring his eldest son was also toyed with by Sun He. As for whatever tampering was done to the map fragment, they would investigate it thoroughly afterward. Receiving Lu Ping’s instructions, Lu Yuanshan was already eager to act; this was the perfect opportunity to eliminate the threat of Sun He. Without holding back, Lu Yuanshan summoned the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword, a blue stream of light appeared between his brows, forming into a Lifebound Flying Sword. The Concealing Technique he had employed on his body was no longer necessary to maintain; Lu Yuanshan urged the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword, and with a swoosh, the Flying Sword shot out towards Sun He. Sun He originally controlled the Flowing Light Flying Sword, continuously attacking Lin Hanshu, aiming to deplete Lin Hanshu’s Magical Power. Breaking through the Spirit Turtle Shield’s defense was unlikely; only exhausting Lin Hanshu’s Magical Power was the most effective way. While urging the Flowing Light Flying Sword and preparing to attack, Sun He suddenly sensed an approaching Flying Sword and instinctively glanced to the side. Seeing the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword directly slicing towards him, with an imposing momentum reaching at least the Foundation Establishment Stage. Facing this sudden attack, Sun He’s expression changed, urgently withdrawing from using the Magical Artifact and employing a Body Technique to dodge sideways. This evasion allowed him to narrowly avoid the Flying Sword’s attack. On the other side, Jin Hall also noticed Lu Yuanshan’s intervention and distanced himself from Lin Hanshu. The two Foundation Establishment Cultivators simultaneously glanced at Lu Yuanshan, wanting to see who was interfering. Upon seeing Lu Yuanshan, Sun He was the first to react. Cultivators have excellent memories; Sun He instantly recognized Lu Yuanshan, surprised by his unexpected appearance. He hadn’t even tracked Lu Yuanshan yet for an attack, yet the other party came to him. To Sun He’s surprise, Lu Yuanshan did not reply. With an indifferent face, he controlled the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword, poised for another strike. "Does this person have cultivation beyond the Third-Layer Foundation Establishment?" Seeing Sun He seemingly recognizing Lu Yuanshan’s identity, Jin Hall inquired, his face showing vigilance. Sun He nodded heavily, not daring to confront the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword directly, sensing that the power it emanated made it an extraordinary sword, He resolutely employed his Body Technique once more, sparing no expense of Magical Power to evade. This evasion allowed him to effectively avoid the strike. "This person’s body technique is peculiar; let’s eliminate the other one first." Lu Ping’s voice echoed, not rushing to eliminate Sun He first. Lu Yuanshan replied, with a cold glance, he distantly directed the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword to change direction. This Lifebound Flying Sword, under Lu Yuanshan using the Taihe Cave Heaven Heart Method and Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword Technique’s dual combo, was enough to threaten a Fifth-Layer Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Facing the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword for the first time, Jin Hall, aware of Lu Yuanshan’s Fourth-Layer Foundation Establishment power, dared not underestimate him. He reacted quickly, summoning a Defensive Spiritual Artifact to firmly shield himself. This Defensive Spiritual Artifact was Tier Two High-Grade, being Jin Hall’s reserve artifact.