After a long while, Sun Lingtong let out a sigh, "Lin Bufan has activated the entire Mountain Suppressing Array, he wants to trap us like turtles in a jar."
Ning Zhuo nodded slightly, his expression grave, "It's not far off from what I anticipated. Whatever it is inside the Myriad Demons Cave, it must be of immense value since it could benefit both Linghu Jiu and myself so greatly."
"Lin Bufan has plotted for years, and yet as a Nascent Soul Cultivator, he personally took on the role of Sect Leader, ruling over the Ten Thousand Medicine Sect for many years. It's clear that his nature is inclined towards controlling the situation."
"That's why he would make such a move."
Sun Lingtong then asked, "How is your Golden Core Ancestor?"
Ning Zhuo had already sensed Ning Jiufan through the Life Hanging Thread and immediately revealed an odd expression, "He's still alive."
Sun Lingtong rejoiced, "This proves that Lin Bufan is still hesitating."
Ning Zhuo smirked slightly, "After all, if he were to kill our Family Elder, it would greatly damage the reputation of the Ten Thousand Medicine Sect. Who would dare to visit us again? Not to mention the business with the herbs."
"This foundation is the result of Lin Bufan's many years of efforts. Unless he intends to take everything from the Myriad Demons Cave for himself and become a Demon Cultivator, abandoning such a vast enterprise."
"The issue is, from being able to receive guidance from the Five Elements God Master, it's clear that he cannot yet take all the treasures from the Myriad Demons Cave."
"Besides, my Family Elder holds an official status. If Lin Bufan kills him, he would be cutting himself off from the Righteous Path."
Sun Lingtong nodded repeatedly, "So, we don't need to battle it out with Lin Bufan here? There is still room for negotiation."
Ning Zhuo's face was solemn, "Lin Bufan is a Nascent Soul, and this is his territory, with the Mountain Suppressing Array under his control. He's been operating here for many years!"
"Engaging in battle here, there's simply no chance of victory."
"Moreover, if it really gets to the point of combat, that would mean the situation has already deteriorated."
"We need to give him a hand."
Sun Lingtong, "Ah? Now is not the time to rescue the Ning Family Ancestor, he must be under Lin Bufan's close watch!"
Ning Zhuo gave Sun Lingtong a slight smile, "No no no, boss, you've misunderstood my meaning."
"My Family Ancestor doesn't need help."
"His role as the hostage is very important."
"We need to help Lin Bufan."
Sun Lingtong widened his eyes, deeply surprised, "Ah?"
"Sect Leader, why activate the entire Mountain Suppressing Array?" a Golden Core Level Sect Elder arrived with others.
Lin Bufan obviously wouldn't reveal the situation, he didn't need to explain, and with a smile and a strong stance, he said, "You all just follow orders."
Under his succession of commands, the whole Ten Thousand Medicine Sect sprang into action. Numerous cultivators began searching the valley, determined to find Ning Zhuo.
All sorts of Magic Artifacts, Magic Treasures, Talismans, and so forth were put into use one after another, vowing to locate Ning Zhuo and not rest until it was done.
The Flying Message from Ning Jiufan stopped in front of the Cave Mansion at Little Struggle Peak, entering without doors.
Ning Zhuo's Flying Message, however, went straight to Lin Bufan.
"That brat of yours really has guts as big as the sky!" Lin Bufan read the letter and his expression immediately turned cold, his gaze sharp as a blade, glaring at Ning Jiufan.
Ning Jiufan had a bitter face; he was completely controlled by Lin Bufan, who had confiscated all his belongings, including his Storage Waist Belt.
Lin Bufan handed him the letter to read.
After reading it, Ning Jiufan looked even more bitter.
In the letter, Ning Zhuo claimed that beneath the Myriad Demons Cave, he had buried countless Fire Essences that he could set off with a mere thought, triggering a massive explosion.
And he had also set up numerous mechanical devices in the concealed corners of Ten Thousand Medicine Valley, ready to reveal extensive information about the treasures of the Myriad Demons Cave with just a flick of his finger, exposing it to the world.
Therefore, Ning Zhuo was blackmailing Lin Bufan to release Ning Jiufan immediately!
"Ning Zhuo is being foolish."
"Like a fish on the chopping block, I am now in Lin Bufan's hands. He, as a Nascent Soul Cultivator, has too many methods to use against me!"
"He should have fled quickly from this trouble spot using the Ten-Thousand-Li Travelling Dragon, and then report to the Zhu Family to call for reinforcements. That would be the proper approach."
Ning Jiufan shouted in his heart, and outwardly scolded Ning Zhuo vigorously, proactively offering to write another Flying Message to persuade surrender.
If Lin Bufan could find Ning Zhuo, he wouldn't have activated the Mountain Suppressing Array.
He might be powerful, but the situation was actually quite awkward for him.
Before Ning Jiufan's letter of persuasion could fly out, a second letter from Ning Zhuo had already arrived.
This time, upon reading the letter, Lin Bufan flew into a terrible rage!
"The scoundrel is outrageous! Too much to bear!!!" Lin Bufan slammed the table furiously and stood up suddenly, his face full of rage, seemingly on the verge of blowing up.
Seeing this made Ning Jiufan's heart leap, and he loudly berated Ning Zhuo again. He made insinuating inquiries about what Ning Zhuo had done to cause such a big misunderstanding with Lin Bufan!
"Misunderstanding?!" Lin Bufan roared, "Your Ning Zhuo kidnapped my daughter; you call that a misunderstanding?!"
"You scoundrel!"
"Ning Zhuo, unfilial villain!"
"If anything happens to my daughter, I, Lin Bufan, swear, I will destroy your entire Ning Clan from top to bottom!!"
Lin Bufan had actually ordered Lin Shanshan to move before he commanded the search of the mountain.
Alas, Lin Shanshan had already been tagged by Ning Zhuo with the Life Hanging Thread. Wherever she hid, even in the most secret chambers, she was clear to Ning Zhuo.
Of course, the chambers had their own Defensive Magic Arrays and Concealment Arrays, but even these defenses could not withstand the power of Divine Skills.
Ning Zhuo then rode the Ten-Thousand-Li Travelling Dragon, passing through the void, directly entering the secret chamber.
Then, he suddenly appeared, pointing his finger repeatedly at Lin Shanshan to subdue her.
Xiaoju reacted too late and was also subdued.
Ning Zhuo transported the mistress and servant into the Mechanical Dragon and quickly made his escape.