The Qilin Swordsman finally realized:

"So, this is what’s happened?

"However, investigating this matter won’t be easy.

"This Blood Lotus is not within the Eight Sects and Nine Peaks.

"It must be a relatively unknown small organization.

"Such organizations tend to be secretive, and unless one encounters them, it’s difficult to hear about them from others.

"Going to the Xing Family for inquiries might be a path.

"But beneath the surface, there might be entanglements. If there aren’t any, it’s all well and good; if there are... it’ll be like alerting the snake before catching it."

Su Mo glanced at him, smiled slightly:

"The fact that you said this shows at least you haven’t lost your mind.

"Alright, since I’ve met you here, it’s not suitable to linger in Baisui City.

"You should leave as soon as possible."

"You mentioned two things earlier, what’s the other thing?"

"Find a place to settle down."

Su Mo looked at him:

"I originally planned to reside near the Yulong Escort Agency.

"But now it seems not very appropriate.

"It’s easy for the Jinglong Association to discover prematurely.

"But also can’t be too far, otherwise, there’s no support.

"The Tenth Shock I’ve caught won’t pose any problems in the short term.

"But over time, it won’t escape the Jinglong Association’s notice.

"Then it’s hard to say if they’ll strike at you prematurely..."

Although this can be used to lure the snake out of its hole, using it rashly without understanding the Jinglong Association’s location first would only alert the snake.

Even if one wants to alert the snake, now is definitely not the time.

In contrast, Su Mo is more concerned about the Jinglong Hall.

His mind drew a plan in his chest in this fleeting moment.

But now is not yet the time.

Wanting to act, there’s not enough manpower yet.

Fortunately, there’s still time before the little hall master’s coming-of-age ceremony, so it’s not difficult to arrange.

Finally, after Su Mo and the Qilin Swordsman and Bei changzhi discussed for a while and settled some things, these two people quietly left.

After that, only Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun were left in the room.

"Father and they are about to reach Baisui City."

Su Mo took Yang Xiaoyun’s hand:

"When the time comes, find an opportunity to meet with them."

"This matter is not urgent."

Yang Xiaoyun shook her head:

"Since they have matters to attend to, they should prioritize hiding their whereabouts.

"If we reveal ourselves rashly, I’m afraid it won’t be good.

"Now that we’re already in Xizhou, we’ll see them sooner or later."

Su Mo looked at Yang Xiaoyun and nodded slightly.

He smiled and said:

"If that’s the case, let’s send the token to Taiyang Restaurant."

Meeting with Young Master Xing requires confirmation with the token.

Afterwards, follow their arrangement for when and where to meet.

These matters require one or two days to handle.

I thought we could spend these two days quietly, but unexpectedly, something happened the very night.

However, strictly speaking, this matter isn’t greatly related to Su Mo and the others.

That night, Xing Hao hosted a banquet, inviting the Yulong Escort Agency’s Vice Leader and others, with the Baisui City Lord in attendance.

Apparently, this newly emerged Yulong Escort Agency is highly valued.

Right in the middle of the banquet, suddenly some experts attacked.

This group had extraordinary means.

They used mechanical birds as the spearhead, crashing into the Xing family.

Inside were Xizhou Fire God Oil.

No matter if the mechanical bird hit a wall or got smashed by a Xing family expert, the Fire God Oil would spread out.

In an instant, the entire Xing family was ablaze.

Angry shouts echoed through the sky.

Then a group of people tore through the night sky, soaring in, with bat-like wings on their arms, borrowing the wind to move through the void.

When they reached the Qi Family, they descended from the sky and began slaughtering.

Su Mo pulled Yang Xiaoyun, Wei Ziyi, Little Situ, and Zhen Xiaoxiao onto the roof, watching the sea of fire from afar.

They heard someone yelling loudly:

"Xing Ru Hai, hand over the invitation and the Qingshuang Sword, or your Xing Family will be annihilated!!"

This was truly provoking someone of power.

The Xing family has been in Baisui City for many years, seldom encountering such situations.

Immediately, both sides were embroiled in battle.

Su Mo was only worried whether the Qilin Swordsman and others might get hurt in the melee.

Of course, facts proved Su Mo was worrying too much.

Although the Qilin Swordsman had a wicked mouth,

He was remarkably shrewd.

Once he saw chaos unfold, he directly had Bei changzhi lead people to sneak out of the Xing family’s main courtyard.

He alone stayed, present but not exerting effort.

Observing the situation, ready to apply oil on the soles of his feet at the slightest sign of trouble.

The reason for staying was fearing if the Xing family won, leaving early would look bad.

But now his men have gone, staying here would show his loyalty even if the Xing family won.

The ultimate outcome was the Xing family victory.

Though the original fortress was scorched, the attackers were all slain.

The Old Master Xing personally engaged in battle, with the Twelve Way Storm Blade Technique being truly remarkable, each strike swift, decapitating enemies, inducing cries of anguish from their souls.

After this encounter, the Jianghu learned three things.

Firstly, the old tiger’s majesty remained, Old Master Xing still had what it took.

Secondly, the Xing family possessed an invitation, attracting covetous eyes.

Thirdly, for unknown reasons, the Sword Master’s Qingshuang Sword ended up in the Xing family’s possession.

For a time, the entire Xing family was filled with a sense of impending doom.

To the extent, while saying goodbye to the Xing family, this time the Xing family didn’t even exchange pleasantries with the Qilin Swordsman.

Two days later, Su Mo received a response from Taiyang Restaurant.

The meeting location was outside the city.

It was at the Longevity Pavilion outside Baisui City.

Thus, early in the morning, Su Mo led Zhen Xiaoxiao to the Longevity Pavilion.

Going light and with few people was the request of the other side.

Taking Yang Xiaoyun and the others openly through the streets would be too conspicuous.

Taking only Zhen Xiaoxiao was quite suitable, she had slimmed down from plumpness, no longer standing out. Though her features were attractive, her innocent nature was not stunning.

Before leaving, she wanted to borrow a Purple Gold Hunyuan Hammer from Mu Shanshan to play with.

Su Mo didn’t allow it.

Ultimately, she had to grudgingly take a roasted pig leg thicker than her arm from the inn’s kitchen.

She once had a big chubby face, making gnawing on a pig leg convenient.

Now with a smaller face, she held the roast pig leg in both hands, burying her face in it and chewing fiercely.

Finding the once easily handled pig leg now a challenge to eat, she was quite displeased!

With one leading, one following, they strolled briskly, soon reaching the Longevity Pavilion.