The Strongest Mad Son-in-law

The old man said, "All's fair in war, strategy and deception. Xu Hao is quite intelligent, cunning to no end. If this is a trap, we'll fall right into his schemes. We've come from Miaojiang, prolonging our battle line and venturing deep into enemy territory, which is highly disadvantageous for us. One mistake could spell eternal doom."

Upon hearing the old man's words, Su Qingshan's previously exhilarating mood instantly calmed.

After a moment's thought, Su Qingshan said, "Master, you are absolutely right. I realize my mistake."

This old man was actually Su Qingshan's master!

The old man nodded slightly and said, "Then tell me, how should we handle the current situation?"

Su Qingshan pondered for a while and then said, "Lure the snake out of the hole, pincer attack, leaving Xu Hao with no escape, eventually killing him. Meanwhile, we can kill two birds with one stone."

"How do we lure the snake out?"

"We could..." Su Qingshan shared his entire plan with his master.

"Hahaha! Excellent! As expected from my most brilliant disciple in Ghost Thirteen, let's go with your plan. I'll immediately inform the Great Elder to close the net!"

Ghost Thirteen laughed heartily, then took out a talisman and set it alight.

There is no network signal within the Gushen Sect, just like many Half Hidden Family sects don't have network signals. However, some families set up communication points outside because modern communication tools are still very advanced.

But the Gushen Sect, being a sect with enemies all around, dare not set up communication points. What if an enemy discovers their true sect entrance and launches an attack?

Su Qingshan knew this was a Communication Talisman, a Lower Grade Talisman of the Three Realms, very precious. Ghost Thirteen would never use it unless it was a matter of significance and urgency.

Yet now, Ghost Thirteen used it.

This indicated how much import Ghost Thirteen placed on this matter, believing it was worth using such a talisman.

Su Qingshan was very pleased about this. Although he was Ghost Thirteen's apprentice, he didn't hold any real power in the Gushen Sect or participate in its confidential affairs.

However, judging by Ghost Thirteen's attention to this matter, it was very significant. If it succeeded because of his strategy, Su Qingshan would surely achieve high status and rewards within the Gushen Sect.

...

Miaojiang.

Among endless rugged mountains, several silhouettes flickered intermittently.

At their head was the eldest daughter of the Zhou Family, Zhou Shuran.

At this moment, Zhou Shuran no longer had the naivety of yesteryear, replaced instead by a visage weathered by storm and stress.

These days spent spying on the outskirts of the Gushen Sect had tortured this pampered young lady from birth.

Initially, she thought intelligence gathering merely involved squatting outside and waiting, watching who passed by and noting it down, but she hadn't expected it to be so troublesome.

Gushen Sect members were extremely vigilant; they even used various Gu Insects as sentries. Zhou Shuran's group had to remain constantly alert to avoid detection.

But that was only the basics; they also had to constantly collect intelligence and prepare for a swift retreat.

At this moment, something unexpected occurred.

In the distance, the sound of fighting suddenly arose!

Zhou Shuran's expression changed slightly.

Ordinarily, that shouldn't happen because all the Xuanmen disciples sent here were exceedingly careful, with several Elders covertly overseeing them. Even if someone was carelessly discovered, the Elders could swiftly eliminate them, allowing the group to relocate and continue their surveillance.

Yet now, the sound of battle echoed!

She quickly signaled to her three junior sisters nearby to follow, leading them stealthily toward the fight.

At this moment, the Jade Pendant around Zhou Shuran's neck suddenly trembled violently several times and lightly rose, seemingly pointing toward a specific direction.

Her face turned extremely grave. This was the Child Jade Pendant; there were three teams of Xuanmen disciples here, twelve people in total. Each leader wore a Child Jade Pendant, while the Mother Pendant was with the Great Elder who had come here.

However, at this moment, the Jade Pendant in the Great Elder's hand was issuing a gathering signal!

This indicated that the situation had developed to the point where they all must assemble in one place!

Someone was certainly closing in on them!

Otherwise, the Great Elder could have simply instructed them to scatter and flee, rather than this call to gather.

Zhou Shuran, anxious, immediately led her group toward the direction pointed by the Jade Pendant, no longer caring to stay stealthy.

Yet at that moment, within the same team as Zhou Shuran, her former senior sister, now junior sister, Yuan Yujun suddenly asked, "Sister Zhou, aren't we afraid of being intercepted midway if we just charge forward like this? The enemy must have long been aware of us, and now they're just closing the net."