Chapter 644: The Presence of Lingxiao Palace

“There’s indeed the influence of Yipin Hall and Lingxiao Palace behind this!”
After Ye Yu Sui Feng left, Lin Xiao frowned deeply in the secluded room separated by curtains, exhaling a sigh of frustration. “Kai Xin, who do you think is more likely to be the mastermind behind this incident?”
“…Both are possible.”
The person sitting beside Lin Xiao was indeed Kai Xin.
Kai Xin slowly removed his conical hat, also frowning as if deep in thought.
After leaving the Tianmo Sect, Kai Xin, who had now mastered the Nine Yang Divine Skill, saw a significant boost in all four attributes, reaching astonishing levels near 200. His movement speed was comparable to that of Yao Shi Wan Neng, and he also possessed a hidden effect that allowed him to conceal his cultivation level.
He appeared just like an ordinary player walking in or out of the city—no one could recognize him…
“This move is indeed clever; it resembles Meng Yun’s style.” After pondering for a while, Kai Xin slowly said, “But if they target the Xiyi Gate, with Yipin Hall’s current strength, they probably wouldn’t dare. Meng Yun wouldn’t risk offending our two alliances by doing such a thing. She should realize we’d suspect her.”
“Makes sense.”
Lin Xiao nodded slowly.
“As for Lingxiao Palace, it’s developing rapidly lately. It’s possible Qin Qing wants to expand its territory and gain more control over resources in the southern regions… It’s also possible she wants to break the deadlock and strike first before a real conflict of interests arises between Lingxiao Palace and us, weakening the Xiyi Gate’s strength.” After a pause, Kai Xin said gravely, “In the past, Lingxiao Palace didn’t need to fear us. With Yipin Hall holding them back, we didn’t dare do anything to them… But now, with the Mu Family and the Xiyi Gate both growing rapidly, even with Yipin Hall’s support, Lingxiao Palace has no chance of winning.”
“But we bear no hostility toward them.”
“Sometimes, a woman’s tolerance can become very narrow.” As he said this, Kai Xin thought of two people: Meng Yun and Xu Yao.
The former would stop at nothing to achieve her ambitions…
The latter!
Sigh…
Kai Xin closed his eyes to calm himself down. Lin Xiao’s resolute voice came through his ears: “No matter who’s behind all this, since I already know, the Xiyi Gate will not back down and will fight! Kai Xin, this time, don’t take action. I believe the real target of the mastermind is still you. Don’t get distracted by this and neglect the decisive battle against the Emperor! The Fengyu Alliance—our Xiyi Gate can handle it.”
“…”

Kai Xin glanced quietly at Lin Xiao, who was brimming with fighting spirit, and sighed, “…Brother Lin, calm down first. Don’t rush to make a decision. Think carefully. In fact, as long as the Xiyi Gate goes to war with the Wind and Rain Alliance, we’ve already fallen for the schemer behind the scenes! By then, more enemies will appear, and things will definitely develop in ways we can’t predict.”
“…”
“Although Yeyu Sui Feng agreed to restrain some factions of the Wind and Rain Alliance, we can’t be sure if other gangs will get involved or if there are more spies inciting other forces to get involved… or if the mastermind sends people to pretend to join in… All of these are possible.”
After a pause, Kai Xin said gravely, “If a real fight breaks out, the Wind and Rain Alliance can’t win, but the Xiyi Gate will also suffer heavy losses… How could I, as your subordinate, stand by? How could the Mu family stand by?”
His words made Lin Xiao realize that the complexities involved were far more intricate than he had imagined.
“What should we do then?” Lin Xiao frowned and took a breath. “Under Xie Yi’s instigation, the people of the Wind and Rain Alliance are trying to seize the Xiyi Gate’s resource points every day. If this continues, the Xiyi Gate will be in chaos.”
“…”
As he pondered, a homing pigeon flew through the air into the restaurant. Under Lin Xiao’s astonished gaze, it landed on Kai Xin’s shoulder.
Kai Xin quietly took it down and glanced at it.
“Brother Lin, it seems we can identify who’s behind this attack on the Xiyi Gate.”
“…Hm?”
Lin Xiao was stunned and instinctively looked at the homing pigeon in Kai Xin’s hand.
He didn’t understand how this sudden arrival of a pigeon could help Kai Xin identify the real mastermind behind the attack on the Xiyi Gate.
“Brother Lin, do you know there’s a rareIn the martial world, there is a rare technique—one that allows one to move through the… in the martial world—one that allows one to move through the ground?” Suddenly, Kai Xin said something that left Lin Xiao confused.
“I’ve heard of that. It seems to be part of the Qimen Dunjia school. Some of the most powerful factions in the Central Plains martial world are located along the coast, and there are also some abroad…”
“Which gangs do these skilledIn the martial world, there is a rare technique—one that allows one to move through the… practitioners belong to?”
“Need I say? It’s said that Qin Qing is a top expert in Qimen Dunjia. Almost all the masters ofIn the martial world, there is a rare technique—one that allows one to move through the… are under her control… Some foreignIn the martial world, there is a rare technique—one that allows one to move through the… masters are also honored guests of the Lingxiao Palace. What, do you suspect it’s the Lingxiao Palace?”
Facing Lin Xiao’s questioning gaze, Kai Xin’s expression darkened slightly as he replied firmly, “It’s not a suspicion—it’s a certainty.”
At the same time, he pushed the note in his hand toward Lin Xiao…
Lin Xiao was stunned. He glanced down and saw that the note read:

“The Tianmo Sect and Baolong’s group may have been ambushed by experts in earthearthEarth style techniques techniques -> earth style techniques techniques. Fengling has already deduced the identities of a few of them—they’re from the coastal areas and belong to foreign guild organizations.”
After reading this, Lin Xiao was shocked, his eyes filled with anger and disbelief: “How dare they attack the Mu Family and even venture into the Tianmo Secret Caves! They’re too bold! No good…”
Bang!!
With a loud noise, Lin Xiao stood up abruptly: “I’ll immediately send experts from the nearby city branches to provide support!”
“No need for that.”
Happy’s calm expression helped Lin Xiao calm down a bit.
“You just left the Tianmo Sect, and already someone has gone to the Tianmo Secret Caves to cause trouble. How can you stay calm?”
“Don’t worry. I made arrangements before leaving.”
Happy’s reply completely calmed Lin Xiao down. “No wonder.”
Lin Xiao sighed in relief.
“But Yinhu and Fengling were sent elsewhere by you. Lei Zhan from your Mu Family, Bao Kang… Those who went to the Tianmo Secret Caves this time must be all experts.”
“Don’t worry. Baolong and the others are there to keep things under control.”
Happy smiled leisurely: “The people from Lingxiao Palace chose the exact moment I left the Tianmo Sect, thinking they could draw my attention entirely to the Tianmo Secret Caves. But they’re about to make a mistake… It seems I should plan carefully now on how to return this ‘gift’ to Lingxiao Palace. I’ve never considered them as opponents before. But now!”
The hostile intentions of Lingxiao Palace were now very clear… Since Lingxiao Palace saw the Mu Family and Xiayi Gate as obstacles to their growth, Happy certainly wouldn’t stand by idly. In the final period before facing that emperor, they had to be given a warning!