I planted the spiritual roots for my people, and they bestowed upon me a body inscribed with incense

The Zhang family was making plans, and Li Yuan was also making plans. His own strength was clearly no weaker than the Zhang family's. Since the Zhang family had designs on his Moonstone, Li Yuan was equally interested in the Zhang family's Moonstone.

Moreover, the Li family now needs to find a way to acquire a Foundation Establishment spiritual item. If they can swallow the Zhang family, the Li family's strength will definitely increase significantly.

Just as Li Yuan was pondering, Li Daqiang slowly walked in.

"Yuan'er, do you have any ideas about the Zhang family's situation?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan shook his head. He didn't know what the Zhang family meant by sending a few mortal cultivators to gather information, and among them was even the Zhang family's mortal enemy. He was not sure about this matter.

Upon hearing this, Li Daqiang smiled calmly. Since they couldn't figure out what the Zhang family was thinking, then they wouldn't let them figure out what they were thinking either.

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan pondered for a moment.

"Father, is this Zhang family doing this on purpose? Otherwise, why hasn't the Zhang family sent any more people after these three have been detained for so long?"

Upon hearing this, Li Daqiang nodded.

"I also have this idea, otherwise it would be too illogical."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan seemed to have thought of something, and then slowly said:

"Father, what crime did the Situ family commit back then?" Upon hearing this, Li Daqiang slowly replied:

"It is said to be treason."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan's expression darkened.

"A crime against the nation, the Zhang family is truly cunning. The laws of Daqing stipulate that those who collude with traitors are equally guilty. Is the Zhang family trying to force this Situ Tongyou upon us?"

Upon hearing this, Li Daqiang's expression changed in surprise.

"Yuan'er means that he plans to first put a hat on my Li family, and then take down my Li family in the open."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan nodded. This also explained why Situ Tongyou was able to survive for so long under the shadow of the Zhang family.

Then Li Yuan's eyes turned unusually fierce.

"Since the Zhang family wants to exterminate my Li family, then they should also be prepared to be exterminated."

Soon, the father and son arrived in front of the young man from the Situ family.

Li Yuan first needed to determine whether Situ Tongyou truly knew about this matter; otherwise, Li Yuan would rather eliminate him first than use this pawn.

Upon arriving at the place where the boy was imprisoned, Li Yuan used his magic to envelop Situ Tongyou's entire body. The corrosive power of magic would be unbearable for an ordinary person. As Li Yuan tortured him, he slowly said:

"Do you know that Zhang Jia is using you to frame my Li family?"

After speaking, Li Yun stared intently at Situ Tongyou. After a long while, Situ Tongyou's gaze remained resolute. Only then did Li Yun slowly put Situ Tongyou down.

Although I trust you, this matter concerns the life and death of my Li family, so naturally I cannot entrust our lives to you. Li Yuan then threw the jade pendant to Situ Tongyou.

"I don't want to get involved in the affairs of your Situ family and the Zhang family. Take the jade pendant and leave the Li family's territory. If you set foot here again, you will surely die."

Upon hearing this, the boy realized something, nodded, and then left the place of confinement with the jade pendant.

As for the other two, Li Yuan has already turned them into nourishment for the spirit rice.

The Li family is in a difficult position to deal with the Zhang family's move. No matter what, they cannot allow themselves to be implicated. As for using the Situ family to harm the Zhang family, that is even more impossible.

If this young man is truly employed, the Li family will be unable to sever ties no matter what.

In present-day Daqing, since the emergence of a Purple Mansion cultivator in the Ouyang family, the laws have gradually become untouchable. If someone were to truly violate the laws of Daqing, the Ouyang family would certainly punish that cultivator without hesitation, serving as a warning to others.

Moreover, although the two families are not much different in strength, the Zhang family's connections are far stronger than the Li family's. If they want to scheme against the Zhang family's Moonstone, they must plan carefully.

Ten days later, at the Zhang family's residence, the Zhang family, who had not received any news, were full of doubts. Logically speaking, the Li family should have sent some false information to the Zhang family so that the Zhang family could continue to look for opportunities to attack the Li family. However, there was still no news.

Just as the Li family was pondering this, Wang Quan arrived at the Zhang family with two other people.

Upon seeing Wang Quan arrive, Zhang Fan immediately changed his expression and stepped forward to greet him.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Wang, you've arrived." Zhang Fan then welcomed Wang Quan into his home. He had originally planned to take over the Li family while Wang Quan was away, but now it seemed that he wouldn't be able to do so.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Zhang, when should we make our move?" Wang Quan asked as soon as he entered.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan looked distressed.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, according to my investigation, the Li family is not as simple as we imagine. Besides Li Yuan and his demonic beast, the Li family patriarch's cultivation level has probably reached the late stage of Qi Refining. In addition, given the Li family's prestige in the small fishing village, this secret operation is probably not going to work."

Upon hearing this, Wang Quan pondered for a moment before slowly saying:

"Since that's the case, I have a plan. I wonder if you'd believe me?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan became interested.

"What? Fellow Daoist Wang, please explain in detail?"

Seeing the curiosity on his face, Wang Quan slowly said:

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, are you aware that there will be an auction of Foundation Establishment spiritual items in Qingyang Market in two months?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan nodded. "I am naturally aware of this matter. You intend to make a move on Li Yuan's journey to Qingyang Market?"

Wang Quan nodded, then slowly said, "How about we get our hands on the Moonstone first, and then you and I can split it equally?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan nodded, and then slowly said:

"Even so, how can you be sure that the Li family will attend the auction in Qingyang Market? Knowing they won't win, why would they go?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Quan confidently stated:

"I met Fellow Daoist Li in Qingyang Market. Fellow Daoist Li has the invitation letter I gave him."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan glanced at Wang Quan.

"Oh? Fellow Daoist is actually from Qingyang Market. Since you are so confident, then I will await your news."

Upon hearing this, Wang Quan burst into laughter.

"In that case, Fellow Daoist Zhang, it will be a pleasure for us to cooperate." After saying this, Wang Quan got up and prepared to leave.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan rose, returned the greeting, and then saw him and the people behind him out of the Zhang residence.

Watching his departing figure, Zhang Fan sneered:

"Once the Li family is eliminated, my Zhang family will probably be next to die. But since you want to play, then I'll play with you."

After leaving the Zhang family, Wang Quan's face was filled with disappointment. He had thought that the Zhang family would soon be able to deal with the Li family, and that he would only need to target the Zhang family. Now it seemed that he would have to gather all the people from both families together.

Then Wang Quan took out an invitation and handed it to someone behind him.

"Hand it over to the Li family."

The person behind him accepted the invitation, took the order, and headed towards the Li family.