Chapter 11: I Know, But I Won’t Say It!

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Earth Fiend Daoist asked.

“Yes, I built this all on my own,” Su Mo answered truthfully.

“Then what kind of treasures did you inherit?” Earth Fiend Daoist asked with a burning gaze.

Su Mo smiled and remained silent.

But from Earth Fiend Daoist’s point of view, Su Mo had gained an incredible amount of inheritance. Earth Fiend Daoist’s heart was filled with a fiery passion.

He wanted to kill Su Mo, plunder his inheritance, and then take over the new and improved Crimson Heart Village. After all, he had come to the floating island to obtain treasures.

The holy grail of cultivation was right in front of Earth Fiend Daoist. It was the perfect opportunity for him to plunder its treasures. As long as he could steal the Crimson Heart’s treasures, he would no longer have to leave the floating island. He could immediately establish his own clan here.

‘These buildings are made of high-quality materials. I wonder if this kid has any more treasures with him, or did he inherit all of this from a mysterious and mighty figure?’

The more Earth Fiend Daoist thought about this, the more he felt he could successfully overthrow Su Mo. He began to believe that Su Mo had a large amount of inheritance in his possession.

The desire in Earth Fiend Daoist’s heart became more fervent by the minute.

‘That’s not right. This kid is not a fool. He should’ve activated a Protective Barrier Formation which is why he dared to welcome me into the Crimson Heart Village. I’ve already wasted too much time observing before I could make a decision,’ Earth Fiend Daoist thought to himself.

“Sir, why did you come to the Crimson Heart Village? Did you only come here to visit my master?” Su Mo asked intently.

“Of course not. I got separated from my disciple when I arrived at the island. I still haven’t managed to find him, so I came to seek help. I wanted to borrow some of the capabilities of the Crimson Hearts and look for my disciple,” Earth Fiend Daoist replied.

That was indeed his initial intention. Shi Yunshan was his disciple and also his vessel that was close to maturing. However, he didn’t expect Shi Yunshan to run away when he had his back turned.

After searching high and low, Earth Fiend Daoist could only come to the Crimson Heart Village to ask for help.

“That’s a real pity. The village has just suffered a great calamity. I’m afraid that only I and the few people I have just now gathered remain in this village. I’m afraid that I won’t be of much help, sir,” Su Mo said with some regret.

“Indeed,” Earth Fiend Daoist said with some pity.

But Earth Fiend Daoist didn’t feel much sadness in his heart. It was much more beneficial for him to take this place down and plunder Su Mo’s treasures instead of looking for a measly vessel.

However, Earth Fiend Daoist was unaware that Shi Yunshan was also in the Crimson Heart Village.

Su Mo knew that he wanted to hide Shi Yunshan, so he didn’t tell the Earth Fiend Daoist about this.

“Have you seen my disciple? This is what he looks like,” Earth Fiend Daoist asked as he took out a photo of Shi Yunshan.

“No, I haven’t seen this person,” Su Mo glanced at the photo and replied.

Of course, Su Mo knew about this, but he remained silent.

“He probably got lost somewhere. If I manage to find this treacherous disciple, I will make sure to teach him a lesson or two.”

Earth Fiend Daoist did not suspect that Su Mo was lying. He thought that his disciple would not take such a risk and come to a place like this. But he didn’t know that Shi Yunshan was currently reading a book with great interest in the grand library of the Crimson Heart Village.

When Su Mo saw that the Earth Fiend Daoist believed him, he felt relieved.

At the same time, Su Mo also understood that Shi Yunshan was probably worried about his master, so he did not tell Si Yunshan about how he had obtained the Thief Clan’s inheritance.

“Sir, my house is simple and crude. I have nothing much to entertain you and your disciples with. You can take a look yourself. I’ll go and see if I can find a place for these people to stay,” Su Mo pointed at the Cerulean Ocean Blade disciples behind him and said.

“Go do your thing. I’ll take a look around myself.”

Earth Fiend Daoist didn’t say anything further.

Su Mo nodded and left.

“Master, this place is perfect for cultivation. It would be great if we could stay here for a few more days,” Earth Fiend Daoist’s disciple whispered to him after Su Mo left.

“Stay for a few days? Why just a few? This place belongs to us from now on,” Earth Fiend Daoist said menacingly.

“Master, are you going to seize this place?” the disciple asked.

“That’s right. A junior of the Meridian Formation Realm doesn’t have the right to own such a precious land!” Earth Fiend Daoist did not attempt to conceal his greed.

“Then why didn’t you make a move just now, Master? If you had attacked him earlier on, he wouldn’t have been able to defend himself against you!” another disciple said.

“I’m still not sure if there is a Protective Barrier Formation here. It’s not too late to make a move after I’ve confirmed it.” Earth Fiend Daoist replied.

“That’s true. After all, there is an Illusion Barrier Formation in such a faraway place. Perhaps there will be some other terrifying formation here.” The disciple looked as if he was suddenly enlightened.

“But even if there is a Protective Barrier Formation, I don’t think it can stop you, Master. After all, you are a cultivator of the Golden Core Realm. There is not a formation on the floating island that can harm you,” the person who had just begun to speak immediately began to flatter.

“It’s better to be careful.”

Although Earth Fiend Daoist was very pleased with this flattery, he continued to speak calmly.

…

Meanwhile, Su Mo led the disciples of the Cerulean Ocean Blades to a herb field.

This land was overflowing with spiritual energy. It was undoubtedly a prosperous land. However, the land was barren. There was a small wooden cottage that one could stay in just nearby.

“Four out of the eight of you will stay here to help me plant spirit herbs,” Su Mo looked at the disciples of the Cerulean Ocean Blades and said.

“Yes, sir!” The eight of them said in unison.

This was a good job. To be in charge of the herb field was to control the village’s wealth.

“Which one of you has experience in nurturing herbs?”

Su Mo didn’t expect these people to be so enthusiastic. Shouldn’t they hate him and swear never to obey him?

Su Mo was puzzled. He was unaware of how tempting this cultivation environment was to these people.

They all shook their heads. Only one person slowly raised his hand.

“I’ve never grown spirit herbs, but I used to work as a clerk in a medicine hall.”

Su Mo glanced at that person and was a little speechless. ‘Were these the so-called disciples of a notorious clan?’

“Forget it. Any four of you can stay here.”

Su Mo chose four people at random. Of course, one of them was the one who worked as a clerk in the medicinal hall.

“You’re in charge of these people. I’ll get someone to send you some books later. You guys study well and then come to my house to get spirit herbs and seeds,” Su Mo said.

The first four people quickly agreed, which made the latter four people envious.

Then, Su Mo arranged for the other four to cultivate demonic beasts. All large clans had a place like this in their village. The milk and meat of demonic beasts were precious resources for early-stage cultivation.

“The same goes for the four of you. Study hard!”

After Su Mo finished speaking, he left.

The four of them quickly shouted that they would learn well and not let the clan master down.

Ding!

Congratulations on gaining eight more underlings, Master.

Obtained [Nine Petal Skyheart Grass Seed] x1

Obtained [Mysterious Demonic Beast Egg] x1

The system’s voice sounded just in time..