Chapter 99: An Unexpected Crisis

After that, a full three days passed without any response from Purple Camel Peak.

However, Tulu was not anxious at all.

Unless Purple Camel Peak was confident in finding someone like him, sooner or later they would accept his approach. The only question was time...

But he did not idle away the days. As agreed, he prepared seventeen inscription talismans, each engraved with one of the seventeen Ninefold Saint Embryo patterns.

Among them, he mixed in the one true Ninefold Saint Embryo talisman.

Though the idea that eighteen talisman seals combined to forge the Ninefold Saint Embryo pattern was something he had made up, since he mentioned it, he had to follow through convincingly.

“Calculating the time left, only five or six days remain.”

He stood and looked outside, sighed, and a trace of anxiety crept into his brows.

But soon it vanished as he returned to the room to meditate and rest.

At the same time, he took out the Substitute Calamity Herb and began refining the eighteenth clone!

...

At the Moonlight Inn.

“Brother Tu, there are many supporters of that Purple clan in the Void Mansion. We cannot guarantee there are no such people nearby. To prevent information leaks, the personnel we can mobilize are limited.”

“That’s right, especially the Transformation Spirit Revered Ones—they don’t answer to us. Although it’s not impossible to ask for their intervention, since this involves the Divine Embryo Saint Seed, we can’t fully trust them.”

“One Transformation Spirit Revered One brings too much uncertainty. If things go wrong, we can’t control it.”

“But speaking of trustworthy personnel, I do have some—dead retainers given by my father. The number we can mobilize at once is small, around the Purple Mansion realm in strength. Here, take a look. Is this number enough?”

Wu Hao, Xu Feng, and Zhang Cheng exchanged words back and forth.

Due to various reasons, the three could only muster a dozen or so Purple Mansion realm experts, most of whom belonged to Zhang Cheng.

“That’s enough.”

Tulu said confidently, “Don’t overestimate Purple Camel Peak. Those who support him mostly don’t care much about him personally; they just find his existence sensitive.”

“In other words, the real power Purple Camel Peak holds is limited. Since it involves the semi-formed saint embryo, and even you hesitate to ask the Transformation Spirit Revered Ones, he will be even more cautious. So, once we pinpoint the location, sabotage will be easy!”

Xu Feng laughed and said, “Makes sense. That’ll do. Besides, even if he really calls in a Transformation Spirit expert, I can hold them off for a while. That time is enough to cause damage.”

“I managed to steal my lord’s secret treasure, so blocking one or two Transformation Spirit beings briefly isn’t a problem,” Zhang Cheng added with a smile.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Only no one noticed that Wu Hao’s brows twitched subtly.

“How can we find the Divine Embryo’s location?” Wu Hao frowned. “Brother Tu, didn’t you say the Purple clan has likely relocated it? Usually, they wouldn’t let you know again, right?”

Tulu nodded.

“That’s my biggest concern now. Even if Purple Camel Peak’s forces are few, they’ll only give us one chance to strike. We must be precise!”

“As for how to find it, we can only wait. Given Purple Camel Peak’s current situation, it’s basically impossible for him to call on a Master of Inscriptions. Such an individual wouldn’t enter a soul contract. Normally, if he still wants to succeed, he must come to me. Then, the connection between my true body and clones will be the best guiding light!”

At this, Tulu frowned and asked, “But brothers Wu, Zhang, and Xu, aren’t you afraid that acting might cause problems for your families?”

The three exchanged glances, then laughed heartily.

“Don’t worry. None of us will reveal our true identities. Besides, even if we’re discovered, as long as Purple Camel Peak’s life isn’t harmed, what’s the problem?”

Tulu was momentarily stunned but, seeing their expressions, realized they genuinely did not care.

Indeed, leaving aside Zhang Cheng and the others’ backgrounds, the Divine Embryo itself was something Purple Camel Peak had hidden from many forces. Even if these few men destroyed it, he could only grit his teeth and swallow the loss.

Moreover, those backing Purple Camel Peak might not be happy to see him truly become Zhen Ling’s man!

So that’s how it is...

As he pondered this, his face suddenly changed drastically!

“How is this possible!”

“What’s wrong?” Zhang Cheng and the others asked hurriedly.

Tulu shook his head, but the shock in his eyes remained.

Zhen Ling had blatantly ignored his warning and started refining the pair of Ice Twin Swords!

No, that couldn’t be!

To buy time, he remembered telling Purple Camel Peak that the Ice Twin Swords needed nurturing, and premature refining would only damage them.

So why was Zhen Ling refining them now?!?

“Or did Purple Camel Peak not even warn her as I instructed?!”

He bit his thumb, a heavy weight settling in his heart.