Gou Zai Yao Wu Simulated Immortal

You immediately gave a bitter laugh, "It's bitter..."

"After saying that, he let the restraining force within his body pull on the meridians of his limbs."

"When Gongsun You saw that the light in your eyes had dimmed and that you no longer had any intention of resisting, he threw his head back and laughed loudly."

"Excellent! My stalling time wasn't wasted. Fourth level of Qi Refining, abundant Qi and blood... It's a pity it wasn't Lü Liang who came."

"With a flick of his sleeve, he took out the Soul Contract, and the power of the filthy wedge within you deepened even further."

"You know very well that now is not the time to break free."

"Since Gongsun You believes you have become a corrupt puppet, then let's just go along with his wishes."

……

"From that day on, you will never return to Hospital C7."

"Gongsun You has imprisoned you and the other corrupt puppets in a side hall of the inner courtyard."

"I will keep you studying the 'Book of Demon-Slaying Talismans and Ghostly Records' day and night without stopping."

"He no longer hides it."

"Perhaps because they felt there was no one around them who was clear-headed, they were not afraid of revealing anything, and their habit of talking to themselves was displayed in front of you."

"At first, it was just bits and pieces of information."

"Then he spoke more and more, and he laid bare his thoughts before you filthy puppets."

"The Jade Willow Clan..."

"They thought they were being generous, granting me the opportunity to establish my foundation in humanity, and then they made me risk my life for them."

"'Humanity Foundation Building? It's nothing but handouts to dogs.'"

He turned to look at the filthy puppets who were still copying runes.

"Do you know about the Liu family?"

"I, Sima Youruo, only ask for a little charity; why would I need to kill my master!"

"How could such a desolate place have produced such a filthy bunch?"

"Jade has willows. Purple orchid has witches."

"When the Thunder Marsh opens, our Sima clan will surely reappear in the world!"

"You know that Gongsun You's original surname was Sima. You frowned, deep in thought. What other secrets are hidden behind this?"

Several more months passed.

"You have mastered the 'Book of Demon-Slaying Talismans and Ghostly Records,' which is divided into three volumes."

"I have mastered the first volume, 'Breaking the Forbidden Zone,' and I have also grasped the basics of the second volume, 'Talisman and Evil Spirit,' and the third volume, 'Soul Talisman.'"

"The second-tier barrier-breaking talisman that Liu gave to Sima You has intertwined runes on it."

"The 'Soul Talisman Chapter' records a secret technique called the 'Soul Offering Sacrifice Method,' which can transform a first-tier high-grade talisman into a second-tier mid-grade talisman."

"We need to gather all the cultivation of your talismanic arts, your soul power and spiritual energy into one place and exhaust them completely."

"It can activate the entire talisman, upgrading it from a low-grade second rank to a mid-grade rank."

"It's more than enough to deal with the large array that the Wu family has temporarily set up."

"Once everything was ready, he ordered the items in the inner courtyard to be packed up."

"Leave the Path of the Demonic Spirits with you filthy puppets and head straight for the meeting place agreed upon with the Liu Clan."

"That place is a desolate valley far away from Mount Leize."

"The valley is full of jagged rocks, yet everything is in good order, with several family banners hanging from green branches."

"The cultivators standing under the banner were all full of vigor and their robes were neat and tidy."

"The leader was a middle-aged scholar, with a pale and thin face, and wearing wide sleeves and a broad belt."

Hearing the commotion outside the valley, he turned around and his gaze fell subtly on Sima You.

"I swept my gaze over you filthy puppets like I was looking at a herd of livestock."

Sima You stepped forward with a smile, cupped his hands in a respectful greeting, and said, "Master Liu."

The middle-aged scholar nodded slightly, his tone flat, "Fellow Daoist Gongsun, is it finally finished?"

"The situation at Lei Ze Mountain is becoming increasingly tense. I originally thought you would be a few days later."

Sima You laughed and said, "The advancement of the second-tier barrier-breaking talisman is extremely important; if it is not fully prepared..."

"If we make any mistakes on the battlefield, the entire Liu family's plans will be jeopardized. Therefore, we dare not be careless."

Upon hearing this, Master Liu smiled approvingly, "As long as it can be accomplished, a two-day delay is nothing."

"Having said that, he shifted his gaze slightly and placed it on you bunch of vile puppets."

"These are the people you prepared to light the talismans?"

Sima You glanced back, a gentle smile on his face. "Indeed."

"The filthy puppet is perfectly suited for doing such dirty things."

Upon hearing this, Master Liu waved his feather fan and said, "Good."

"If this matter is accomplished, I will not go back on my word regarding the foundation-building item I promised you."

Upon hearing this, Sima You bowed and clasped his hands, his expression quite sincere.

"Gongsun will forever remember the kindness shown to him by the Liu family."

"His words were watertight, and his posture was extremely humble."

"Although you are trapped in the body of the filthy puppet, the [Better to be Me] technique is still in effect, so you can see it clearly."

"A hint of mockery flashed across Sima You's eyes."

"Master Liu turned around and gave instructions, but did not see anything unusual about Sima You."

""No.""

"You have judged it in your heart."

"Perhaps they saw it, but simply couldn't be bothered to pay it any mind."

"In his eyes, Sima You was nothing more than a dog that was at least somewhat obedient."

"A dog that can draw talismans and do dirty work for Liu."

"As for how much greed or rebelliousness this dog harbors in its heart... that's not important."

"The Qingyu Liu clan has been established for many years, and there are three members who have achieved the foundation of the clan."

"In a corner of True Spirit Continent, they can already be considered a powerful force among the immortal sects."

"Some unorthodox cultivators like Sima You, who are in the late stage of Qi Refining, are nothing more than a pawn that can be used or discarded, even if they have some tricks up their sleeves."

"The Liu family is willing to give us the foundation-building materials for humans, which is a great favor."

"If he was unwilling to give it, there was nothing Sima You could do."

"But it's not always appropriate for the owner to be too cold-hearted when handling the dog."

"If a dog is pushed too far, it may bite back. It may not hurt its owner, but it will always make people unhappy."

After giving his instructions to his subordinates, Master Liu's smile softened.

He gently waved his feather fan, his gaze passing over Sima You's shoulder and looking toward Mount Lei Ze.

"In that case, let's continue with the previously established plan."

"Our Liu family will make the first move."

"Zilan Ward is the stronghold of the Wu family. If the ward is in chaos, the Wu family members will have no choice but to spare their attention to protect it, whether they like it or not."

As he said this, he lightly tapped the fan rib.

"Once they turn their attention back to rescuing the market, Lei Zeshan's defenses will be weakened."

"And you..."

"Master Liu's gaze fell back on Sima You, his voice carrying an unquestionable tone."

"Then, taking advantage of the weakest point in the defenses, I'll lead you bunch of vile puppets to break the formation."

"A dike can be breached by an ant hole, and a leak can be caused by a needle prick."

"Tear a hole in that formation. Let those rogue cultivators watching from the outside see an opportunity."

"Once they sensed something amiss with the Wu family, their courage naturally grew."

"At that time, those rabble who have long been blinded by the opportunities of the secret realm will naturally rush forward for us and confront the Wu family."

"Gongsun You, do you understand?"

"These few sentences are not much different from your previous guess."

"With the movement of Zilanfang, the Wu family has returned to defend."

"The Thunder Swamp Formation has been broken, and rogue cultivators are surging forward."

"Liu will remain hidden in the background and observe the situation."

"Let's burn all those wandering cultivators in front of Mount Lei Ze who are greedy for opportunities as firewood."

Upon hearing this, Sima You's smile widened even more.

He lowered his waist further, cupped his hands, and said, "Master Liu, your insight is profound."

"Yes, I understand."

"Master Liu nodded, quite satisfied with the knowledgeable and sensible Sima You."

"You just need to do what you're supposed to do. As for the rest of the situation, the Liu family will handle it."

……

Li Qian sighed inwardly, "What a classic case of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind."

I wonder if the Zilan Witch family is on guard?