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Chapter 119 The Maze of the Hu Family

After several hours of conversation, Xu Zhou and Hu Anming finally finalized their plan.

The plan wasn't too complicated; it was just a simple diversionary tactic.

However, this is obviously much better than the initial direct infiltration.

Xu Zhou doesn't have much to do.

Ultimately, he was nothing more than insurance for Juan's trip.

Even so, the other party was already very grateful.

With the plan finalized, the two of them stopped delaying and began their preparations.

Juanming gazed northwest, as if he could see the Hu family in the distance, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

"Wait a little longer."

"Your child will come and take you away soon."

The Hu family has recently encountered a strange incident.

Within the Hu family's territory, a mining vein lost its connection to the clan's lands.

The clansmen responsible for guarding the mine have not sent back any news for several days.

Initially, this matter was not particularly noteworthy.

The mine was located in the heart of the Hu family's territory, where there were no monsters causing trouble or other family forces entrenched.

In the past, communication interruptions were usually due to accidents in the mine, and the person in charge was too busy to send communication tokens.

The steward, who was aware of the matter, was acquainted with the person in charge of the mine, and took it upon himself to suppress the matter.

However, after three days, the deacon finally realized that something was wrong.

Even if it was just a temporary loss of contact, this period of time is far too long.

To remedy the situation, the deacon dispatched two close Qi Refining late-stage cultivators to investigate.

Before leaving, he specifically instructed that if the matter was minor, a reprimand of the person in charge of the mine would suffice, and there was no need to escalate it to the head of the family.

As a result, they were never heard from again.

The news could no longer be suppressed.

If it were simply a group of miners going missing, that would be somewhat understandable. But the fact that even a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator hasn't returned means that the matter can no longer be explained by a simple accident.

The matter was reported up the chain of command, and even the head of the family dared not handle it, instead informing the Hu family patriarch.

Unlike the rest of the Hu family who were filled with anxiety, the Hu family patriarch only raised his eyebrows slightly after learning about the matter.

"Don't worry, it shouldn't be anything serious."

The patriarch of the Hu family casually replied, "The location of this mine is only a few hundred miles away from the Hu family's territory, and it's not close to the border."

If there were truly an enemy attack, it's impossible for there to be absolutely no sound.

The patriarch hesitated before asking, "Then, Ancestor, how should this matter be resolved?"

The patriarch of the Hu family pondered for a long time: "After all, it still involves several disciples in the late stage of Qi Refining."

Here's what you should do: write a letter to Lady Wen in the market town and ask her to come and take a look.

Upon hearing this, the head of the family felt much more at ease.

Hu Wenjun is a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and he is considered a prominent figure in the Mu Kingdom.

If any villains really cause trouble, with her taking action, they shouldn't be able to make much of a fuss.

Several days later.

Hu Wenjun is back.

However, when she returned, her expression was quite unpleasant.

Upon seeing her expression, the head of the Hu family felt his head buzzing. He didn't dare to ask any more questions and quickly informed the patriarch.

A moment later, Hu Wenjun finally met the ancestor.

"Wen Jun, what happened?"

Seeing the strange expression on her face, the patriarch of the Hu family couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Hu Wenjun remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Ancestor, the mine is fine, the miners are still here, and there was no damage to the mine shaft."

I've found those late-stage Qi Refining clansmen who went there a few days ago; they're all fine.

Their disappearance is due to someone sabotaging them!

The patriarch of the Hu family frowned slightly: "Who dares to mock the Hu family?"

Hu Wenjun gritted his teeth: "Someone has set up a maze around the mine."

"A maze?"

Hu Wenjun nodded: "The formation's range isn't large, but it blends seamlessly with the surrounding mountains."

Once a Qi Refining cultivator steps inside, they are completely unaware of anything unusual. They feel as if they are moving forward, but in reality, they are just going around in circles.

Even after I flew in, I almost lost my bearings for a moment.

The room fell silent immediately.

A hint of anger finally surfaced on the usually impassive face of the Hu family patriarch.

It can trap cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refining, and even affect those in the early stage of Foundation Establishment; it is at least a second-tier formation.

Within the Mu Kingdom, there are very few people capable of setting up such a formation.

After a long pause, the Hu family patriarch finally asked the question that mattered most to him: "Have you captured the person who set up the formation?"

Hu Wenjun's face grew increasingly gloomy, and after a long while, he finally uttered a single sentence.

"no."

She continued, "By the time I arrived, the other party had already noticed."

With the formation in operation, I couldn't pinpoint his exact location.

Although they eventually broke through most of the enemy's formation, they were ultimately unable to stop them.

As she said this, her hands clenched slightly inside her sleeves.

As a Foundation Establishment cultivator and the second patriarch of his family, it was hardly a glorious thing for someone to be tricked by a formation and then calmly retreat.

But the Hu family patriarch paid no attention to her thoughts, and simply asked, "Did you see who it was?"

Hu Wenjun pondered for a moment.

She quickly replied, "Although I didn't see his face, his build and gait are very similar to someone I remember."

She paused briefly, then said angrily, "That brat from the third branch of the family, it's definitely him."

The patriarch of the Hu family nodded slightly.

With the eyesight of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, unless they are proficient in advanced disguise techniques, they could never be mistaken.

Since Hu Wenjun is so certain, then it must indeed be the other party.

"I remember, the junior array master in the third branch was named An Ming, right?"

"Yes, it's this arrogant brat."

In response, the Hu family patriarch shook his head slightly: "Wen Jun, An Ming has now established his foundation and is also a formation master of the Golden Flame Sect. You should be more careful with your words."

If what you just said gets out, people will inevitably start saying that my Hu family is immoral.

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Hu Wenjun snorted coldly, but still bowed his head and agreed.

She then added, "Ancestor, I think this matter is probably not that simple."

That young man... Anming has been away from the Hu family for a long time, and has never been on good terms with my master's family. His return this time might be detrimental to the Hu family.

The patriarch of the Hu family waved his hand and said, "Don't worry."

If he really wanted to take action against my Hu family, it wouldn't be as simple as just trapping a mine. This move was probably just a test.

Otherwise, given his level of array formation mastery, how could you have returned so easily?

Hu Wenjun's expression froze: "This, how is this possible?"

"Don't worry about these things."

After pondering for a while, the patriarch of the Hu family said, "It seems that the boy has harbored quite a bit of resentment over the years."

Please inform the lower levels to send a letter to the Golden Flame Sect to inquire whether An Ming is still in the Imperial Array Hall.

In addition, inform the other family businesses to be on their guard in the coming days.

"Yes, Ancestor," Hu Wenjun replied immediately.

The patriarch of the Hu family paused briefly, then added, "By the way, tell the people below to keep a close eye on Anming's parents and not let anyone else get close."

Furthermore, remind the Hu family to be extra vigilant. If any more family businesses go missing, inform me immediately.

He looked out the window, a cold glint in his eyes.

"Young people are impetuous and always feel wronged."

In a few years, he will naturally understand that everything the family did was for his own good.