Chapter 4328: Should I or Shouldn't I Take More?
Lin Moyu had already decided in his heart to go to the Phoenix Ancestor's Ancestral Land, but he hadn't agreed immediately. The reason was simple he wanted to squeeze out more benefits before committing.
The Divine Phoenix Clan had stood strong in Chaos for countless eras, ranked among the very peak of the Central Domain. Their foundation and heritage ran unimaginably deep.
A clan so ancient and powerful surely possessed endless treasures.
Lin Moyu was not greedy, nor did he intend to demand too much. But he would never reject a chance to gain something useful.
Back in Seventh City, Pang Qi was careful not to ask what happened inside the Sacred Peak. He understood perfectly those were matters far above his level. Knowing too much was no blessing.
So he simply pretended nothing had happened, continuing to accompany Lin Moyu around the city.
The Three Phoenix Festival was the grandest event of the clan, held only once every ten thousand years. During these days, the Phoenix territory was livelier than ever.
Along the way, Lin Moyu clearly felt countless gazes cast his way. Far more than before.
As Pang Qi quietly informed him, news of him seizing nine Purple Gold Fruits had already shaken all Fallen Feather City. Not only here word had spread to the other seven Phoenix domains, and was even racing beyond to other regions of the clan.
But Lin Moyu himself was utterly indifferent.
Pang Qi carefully advised him,
"Daoist Lin should not leave Fallen Feather World not even Seventh City, if possible. Only that ensures absolute safety."
Lin Moyu only smiled. He did not intend to cower within walls.
He left the city, wandering the towering mountains outside. Every peak here stretched endlessly, each serving as a Divine Phoenix dwelling. The terrain and vastness outside made it more suitable for cultivation than the city itself.
Pang Qi tried two half hearted warnings, then said no more. He had an agreement with Lin Moyu. Secretly, he even hoped troublemakers truly would appear so he could claim Lin Moyu's offered reward.
Sure enough, the moment Lin Moyu left the protection of the city's formations, waves of spiritual will and soul imprints swept across him.
Xiao Peng frowned.
"Someone left soul marks on me."
Lin Moyu only smiled.
"Let them. Pretend not to notice."
Xiao Peng nodded, ignoring them.
Indeed, he wasn't the only one. Even Lin Moyu himself now bore numerous soul seals branded onto him by greedy eyes.
Those who placed them had no weak strength. Unfortunately for them, Lin Moyu and Xiao Peng's soul perception was razor sharp they felt them at once.
But since Pang Qi was present, and they were still within Phoenix domain territory, no one dared act openly. They only left tracking marks, not daring to strike.
For two days, Pang Qi led Lin Moyu across mountains, showing him scenic areas of Fallen Feather World. At the end, they returned to the city laden with soul marks.
Lin Moyu said calmly,
"In a few days, I plan to leave Fallen Feather World. At that time, I'll need Daoist Pang's help."
Pang Qi raised a brow.
"Daoist Lin… is this to lure snakes from their holes?"
"Yes," Lin Moyu smiled. "Since they value me so highly, I should at least give them a chance."
Pang Qi laughed bitterly, shaking his head.
"I confess, I still don't quite understand why Daoist Lin does this."
Lin Moyu said calmly,
"I have my reasons. Rest assured, my promises to you will not change."
Hearing that was enough. For Purple Gold Fruits, Pang Qi was ready to gladly act as Lin Moyu's blade.
Back in the courtyard Pang Jing had arranged, Xiao Peng finally burst out:
"Father, those people aren't actually strong. We could beat them ourselves."
Lin Moyu nodded with a smile.
"I know. But I don't wish to dirty my hands."
Xiao Peng frowned deeper. "Xiao Peng doesn't understand."
He might carry an immense bloodline memory but he was still young, not yet mature in mind.
Lin Moyu explained patiently,
"It's a matter of cause and effect."
"Cause and effect?" Xiao Peng echoed blankly.
Lin Moyu chuckled.
"Think of it like this. They want to rob me. If I fight back and kill them that is cause leading to effect. But then the forces behind them will come seeking revenge, creating another cause… and another effect. Endless cycles of entanglement."
"Some karma must be borne. But some karma is unnecessary. Whenever possible, shift it away."
"This time they want my fruits. That's the cause. But if I let Pang Qi kill them instead, the consequence belongs not to me, but to him and the Phoenix Clan. Their enemies will aim their grievances at them, not me."
Xiao Peng's young eyes lit up as he finally understood.
"So those forces behind them… will have to swallow their anger against the Phoenix Clan instead of us. They dare not provoke the clan, so they'll have no choice but to endure it."
"Exactly," Lin Moyu nodded.
"And without the consequence on me, they cannot use karmic treasures to locate my trail. Meanwhile… because there is already a cause between us, I can instead reverse it, track them. Once I am strong enough, I will visit each of them, one by one. Surely their forces must have some fine treasures hidden."
Xiao Peng's eyes gleamed.
"That they definitely must!"
Lin Moyu's grasp of cause and effect had grown sharper with cultivation. In Chaos, countless rules existed but karma was among the most fundamental. Even Supremes were bound by it. None escaped.
When this matter concludes… I must go see exactly what kind of game the Catastrophic Supreme is playing, Lin Moyu thought.
He took out the feather gifted by the Purple Gold Divine Phoenix, infusing soul power into it.
At once a clear voice came through the feather.
"Daoist Lin have you made your decision?"
The anxious hope within the Phoenix's tone was clear. He was eager but could not press. The Ancestor's command imprinted in their blood forbade coercion.
Lin Moyu knew the moment was right. After letting him wait only two or three days, he spoke smoothly,
"I have decided. I will go to your ancestral land. But I have two small requests."
The Purple Gold Phoenix answered at once,
"Please, speak your requests."
He had expected this. As long as Lin Moyu did not demand too much, he would agree without hesitation.
Both sides understood perfectly their "cards" were all on the table.
Lin Moyu said first,
"My first request is a batch of Chaos Realm materials. I don't require high grade just large variety and quantity."
The Purple Gold Phoenix agreed instantly.
"No problem. I'll prepare them. I promise Daoist Lin will be satisfied."
To the ancient clan, those things were nothing.
Lin Moyu continued, his eyes glinting:
"My second request many already covet the fruits I obtained. I intend to draw them out. Therefore, I told Pang Qi to strike them down when they come. I inform you only for one reason: if forces stronger than him appear, I wish you to be prepared as well."
This second request was even simpler than the first. The Purple Gold Phoenix did not hesitate.
"Very well. We will bear this karma for you. If they come, our Phoenix Clan will answer."
Lin Moyu chuckled quietly.
"Excellent. Then, ten days from now, I will leave Fallen Feather World. Be ready.
"When that matter is done… I shall accompany you to your ancestral land."
The Purple Gold Phoenix's clear tone came steady and full of satisfaction,
"Agreed. I will also have the materials prepared for you."
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