“ hǎo le ， jī běn de qíng bào jiù shì zhè xiē ， rú jīn wǒ men suǒ shèng de shí jiān yě yǐ jīng bù duō ， hái qǐng gè wèi tóng dào qún cè qún lì ， xiǎng chū yí gè hǎo zhǔ yì ， bì jìng xiàn zài zhè zhǒng xíng shì ， kě bú shì dān dǎ dú dòu ， chěng xuè qì zhī yǒng jiù néng xíng de ， chú fēi yǒu yuán yīng qī de xiū wèi ， fǒu zé dà jiā gè zì wéi zhàn ， kěn dìng shí fēn wēi xiǎn 。” chǔ tiān shū tái qǐ tóu lái ， huán shì le yī yǎn xià miàn ：“ ruò shì nǎ wèi dào yǒu yǒu hǎo zhǔ yì ， xiàn zài kě yǐ shuō chū lái 。”
“好了，基本的情报就是这些，如今我们所剩的时间也已经不多，还请各位同道群策群力，想出一个好主意，毕竟现在这种形势，可不是单打独斗，逞血气之勇就能行的，除非有元婴期的修为，否则大家各自为战，肯定十分危险。”楚天舒抬起头来，环视了一眼下面：“若是哪位道友有好主意，现在可以说出来。”
"Alright, that's the basic information we have. We don't have much time left now, so I hope all of you can pool your ideas and come up with a good plan. After all, it's not just about individual strength or bravery; unless one has an婴灵stage cultivation, everyone here will be in great danger if they act alone." Chu Tianshu raised his head and looked around at the gathered cultivators below.
zhòng xiū shì tīng le zhè huà ， zì rán yòu shì jiāo tóu jiē ěr yī fān ， guò le yuē yī zhǎn chá de shí jiān ， cái zhōng yú yǒu rén kāi kǒu le 。
众修士听了这话，自然又是交头接耳一番，过了约一盏茶的时间，才终于有人开口了。
"Any of you have any good ideas? You can speak now."
“ chǔ jiā zhǔ ， zhū wèi tóng dào ， yī zài xià de qiǎn jiàn ， wǒ men hái shì xiǎng bàn fǎ huí dào guǐ luó chéng lǐ ， nà ér yǒu shàng wàn tóng dào jù jí ， hái yǒu wú shù fǎ zhèn jìn zhì ， nǎi shì rú jīn zuì ān quán zhī dì 。” shuō huà zhī rén zhèng shì nà ǎi pàng de wáng xìng xiū shì 。
“楚家主，诸位同道，依在下的浅见，我们还是想办法回到鬼罗城里，那儿有上万同道聚集，还有无数法阵禁制，乃是如今最安全之地。”说话之人正是那矮胖的王姓修士。
The cultivators exchanged whispers among themselves for a while. After about half an hour, someone finally spoke up.
chǔ tiān shū niān le niān hú xū ， chén mò bù yǔ 。
楚天舒拈了拈胡须，沉默不语。
"Master Chu, fellow cultivators, according to my humble opinion, we should try to return to Ghost Web City. There are tens of thousands of fellow cultivators gathered there, and countless magical arrays and restrictions make it the safest place right now," said the short and plump Wang cultivator.
“ hēng ， zhè wèi wáng xiōng zhēn shì chū de hǎo zhǔ yì ， huí guǐ luó chéng ， bù cuò ， nà ér de tóng dào què shí yǒu shàng wàn zhī duō ， dàn yě shì yīn hún guǐ wù quán lì jìn gōng zhī chù ， sān dà guǐ dì qí jù ， shuō bù dìng rú jīn yǐ shì zhāo bù bǎo xī ， dào yǒu xiǎng yào zhǎo sǐ ， lǎo fū kě méi yǒu fèng péi zhī yì 。” yī lüè dài jiān suān de shēng yīn xiǎng qǐ ， lín xuān xún shēng wàng qù ， què shì nà miàn mù kū jiāo de lǎo 。
“哼，这位王兄真是出的好主意，回鬼罗城，不错，那儿的同道确实有上万之多，但也是阴魂鬼物全力进攻之处，三大鬼帝齐聚，说不定如今已是朝不保夕，道友想要找死，老夫可没有奉陪之意。”一略带尖酸的声音响起，林轩循声望去，却是那面目枯焦的老。
Chu Tianshu stroked his beard in silence.
ǎi pàng xiū shì liǎn sè hū qīng hū bái ， xiǎng yào nù ， rán ér duì fāng níng dān zhōng qī xiū wèi ， què yòu ràng tā yǒu suǒ jì dàn 。
矮胖修士脸色忽青忽白，想要怒，然而对方凝丹中期修为，却又让他有所忌惮。
"Hmph! Brother Wang's idea is truly brilliant. Returning to Ghost Web City sounds good. There are indeed tens of thousands of fellow cultivators there, but it's also a place where阴魂ghosts and evil spirits attack with full force. With the three ghost emperors gathered together, things might be dire right now. If you want to find your death, I won't accompany you," said a sharp voice.
zhè lǎo xiǎn rán xìng zi kè bó ， bìng méi yǒu jiù cǐ bà shǒu ， fǎn ér jì xù tāo tāo bù jué de wǎng xià shuō ：“ hé kuàng guǐ luó chéng yǐ jīng xiàn rù yīn hún dà jūn de chóng chóng bāo wéi zhī zhōng ， nǐ yǒu shén me bǎ wò ràng wǒ men píng ān chuān guò fēng suǒ ， yí gè bù hǎo ， jiù shì quán jūn fù mò ， gé xià tí zhè zhǒng ràng wǒ men sòng sǐ de jiàn yì ， jiǎn zhí shì qí xīn kě zhū 。”
这老显然性子刻薄，并没有就此罢手，反而继续滔滔不绝的往下说：“何况鬼罗城已经陷入阴魂大军的重重包围之中，你有什么把握让我们平安穿过封锁，一个不好，就是全军覆没，阁下提这种让我们送死的建议，简直是其心可诛。”
Lin Xuan followed the sound and saw an old man with a gaunt face.
“ nǐ ……” ǎi pàng xiū shì dà nù ， ní rén yě yǒu sān fēn tǔ xìng ， hé kuàng tā hái shì níng dān qī de gāo shǒu ， lǎo de xiū wèi suī rán shèng shàng tā yī chóu 。 kě yòu zěn me néng róng duì fāng rú cǐ wǔ rǔ ， zhèng yào huǒ ， chǔ tiān shū shuō huà le ：“ hǎo le 。 rú jīn zhèng shì tóng zhōu gòng jì zhī shí ， liǎng wèi dào yǒu hé bì wèi yì diǎn xiǎo shì shāng le hé qì ， huí guǐ luó chéng què shí wēi xiǎn chóng chóng 。 dàn xiàn zài bú shì gè shū jǐ jiàn ma 。 lì dào yǒu shuō huà yě bú yào tài yán kē 。”
“你……”矮胖修士大怒，泥人也有三分土性，何况他还是凝丹期的高手，老的修为虽然胜上他一筹。可又怎么能容对方如此侮辱，正要火，楚天舒说话了：“好了。如今正是同舟共济之时，两位道友何必为一点小事伤了和气，回鬼罗城确实危险重重。但现在不是各抒己见吗。厉道友说话也不要太严苛。”
The short and plump cultivator's face turned from white to red, wanting to get angry but hesitating due to his opponent's mid-stage凝聚丹stage cultivation.
zhè fān tiáo jiě de yán yǔ suàn shì bù piān bù yǐ ， jiāng liǎng rén gè dǎ le wǔ shí dà bǎn ， ǎi pàng xiū shì bù mǎn de huà yàn huí le dǔ zi lǐ ， biàn shì nà xìng gé guài pǐ de lǎo ， yě dī xià tou ， mò bù zuò shēng 。
这番调解的言语算是不偏不倚，将两人各打了五十大板，矮胖修士不满的话咽回了肚子里，便是那性格怪癖的老，也低下头，默不做声。
This old man was clearly sharp-tongued and didn't stop there. Instead, he continued speaking: "Moreover, Ghost Web City is already surrounded by a large army of阴魂ghosts. How can you guarantee our safe passage through the blockade? If things go wrong, it could be total annihilation. Proposing such a suicidal suggestion is truly unforgivable."
xiū zhēn jiè qiáng wèi zūn ， chǔ tiān shū jiǎ yīng jìng jiè de xiū wèi ， ràng zài zuò zhī rén wú bù jìng wèi yī èr 。 tā jì rán huà le ， zhè diǎn miàn zi kěn dìng shì yào gěi dì 。
修真界强为尊，楚天舒假婴境界的修为，让在座之人无不敬畏一二。他既然话了，这点面子肯定是要给地。
"You..." The short and plump cultivator was furious. Even a lump of clay has its dirtiness; he was still a mid-stage凝聚丹cultivator. How could this old man's superior cultivation allow him to be so insulted? Just as the short and plump cultivator was about to retort, Chu Tianshu spoke up: "Alright. We're in this together now. Fellow cultivators, there's no need for you to get upset over such trivial matters. Returning to Ghost Web City is indeed dangerous. But it's time to share our ideas. Fellow Li, don't be too harsh."
lín xuān zé zài xīn zhōng lěng xiào ， zhè ǎi pàng xiū shì què shí chǔn bèn rú zhū ， nà lǎo suī rán jiān suān kè bó ， dàn huà què méi cuò ， rú jīn qù guǐ luó chéng ， chún cuì shì zì tóu luó wǎng bà le 。
林轩则在心中冷笑，这矮胖修士确实蠢笨如猪，那老虽然尖酸刻薄，但话却没错，如今去鬼罗城，纯粹是自投罗网罢了。
These words were fair and balanced, giving each a piece of the blame. The short and plump cultivator kept his dissatisfaction to himself, as did the eccentric old man.
“ hǎo le ， zhū wèi hái yǒu shén me jiàn yì ， jǐn kě míng shuō 。” chǔ tiān shū qīng ké yī shēng ， zài cì xiàng xià miàn zhēng xún yì jiàn 。
“好了，诸位还有什么建议，尽可明说。”楚天舒轻咳一声，再次向下面征询意见。
Chu Tianshu's cultivation in假婴stage was enough to make everyone respect him. His words carried weight, so he had to give them some face.
rán ér zhè yī cì 。 què jiǔ jiǔ méi yǒu rén chū yán 。 yī shí zhī jiān ， jìng rán chū xiàn le lěng chǎng de jú miàn 。
然而这一次。却久久没有人出言。一时之间，竟然出现了冷场的局面。
Lin Xuan sneered inwardly. This short and plump cultivator was indeed as stupid as a pig. While that old man was sharp-tongued, his words were right—going back to Ghost Web City would be like jumping into a trap.
zhè yī děng 。 jiù shì xiǎo bàn gè shí chén ， zhōng yú 。 yǐ chǔ tiān shū de chéng fǔ ， liǎn shàng yě lù chū le yī sī bù nài fán dì shén sè 。
这一等。就是小半个时辰，终于。以楚天舒的城府，脸上也露出了一丝不耐烦地神色。
"Alright, what other suggestions do you have? Feel free to speak them out," Chu Tianshu coughed lightly and asked for more opinions from below.
“ zěn me ， dōu kuài yào huǒ shāo méi máo le ， zhū wèi dào yǒu ， hái xiǎng yào cáng zhe yē zhe ， jiù bù pāi dān gē le shí jī ， zuì hòu mìng sàng zài nà xiē yāo guǐ men de shǒu lǐ ？” chǔ tiān shū de huà lǐ ， lüè dài shàng le yī sī lěng liè zhī yì 。
“怎么，都快要火烧眉毛了，诸位道友，还想要藏着掖着，就不拍耽搁了时机，最后命丧在那些妖鬼们的手里？”楚天舒的话里，略带上了一丝冷冽之意。
However, this time, no one spoke up. The silence stretched on for nearly half an hour. Finally, with his composure, Chu Tianshu showed a hint of impatience.
tīng le zhè huà ， bù shǎo xiū shì dōu liǎn sè yī biàn ， lín xuān dì zuǐ jiǎo biān ， zé guà zhe yī sī lěng xiào 。
听了这话，不少修士都脸色一变，林轩地嘴角边，则挂着一丝冷笑。
"How can you still be hiding your true intentions when the situation is so dire? Don't waste any more time; otherwise, we'll all end up dead at the hands of those demons and ghosts," Chu Tianshu's words carried a cold edge.
“ chǔ jiā zhǔ ， nǐ yě wú xū zài jì xù làng fèi shí jiān le ， wǒ men míng rén bù shuō àn huà ， gé xià jì rán yāo qǐng wǒ men lái ， kǒng pà bù jǐn jǐn shì wèi le shāng liáng zhè me jiǎn dān ba ， bì jìng ， zhè lǐ shì chǔ jiā dì shì lì fàn wéi ， tiān shí dì lì rén hé wú yī bù zài nǐ shǒu lǐ ， ruò nǐ yǒu shén me líng dān miào jì ， néng ràng wǒ men zhuǎn wēi wéi ān ， jǐn guǎn shuō jiù shì ， wǒ xiāng xìn shì guān shēn jiā xìng mìng ， zài zuò de dào yǒu dū huì tóng xīn tóng dé ， tīng cóng chǔ xiōng de fēn fù 。” shuō huà de shì zài chǎng wéi yī de nǚ xiū ， dà yuē nián jìn sì shí de yàng zi ， shēn cái wēi wēi yǒu diǎn fú ， yī rán shì xú niáng bàn lǎo ， fēng yùn yóu cún ， pǒ yǒu jǐ fēn zī sè 。
“楚家主，你也无需再继续浪费时间了，我们明人不说暗话，阁下既然邀请我们来，恐怕不仅仅是为了商量这么简单吧，毕竟，这里是楚家地势力范围，天时地利人和无一不在你手里，若你有什么灵丹妙计，能让我们转危为安，尽管说就是，我相信事关身家性命，在座的道友都会同心同德，听从楚兄的吩咐。”说话的是在场唯一的女修，大约年近四十的样子，身材微微有点福，依然是徐娘半老，风韵犹存，颇有几分姿色。
Many cultivators' faces changed upon hearing this. Lin Xuan's lips curled into a sneer.
zhè huà yī chū ， zài zuò de xiū shì wú bù xǐng wù ， méi cuò ， chǔ jiā nǎi shì dì tóu shé ， zhè chǔ tiān shū jiào zì jǐ lái ， nán dào zhēn shì shāng liáng me ……
这话一出，在座的修士无不醒悟，没错，楚家乃是地头蛇，这楚天舒叫自己来，难道真是商量么……
"Master Chu, you don't need to continue wasting our time. We're not hiding anything; if you invited us here, it's more than just for discussion, right? After all, this is within your territory of power and influence. If you have any miraculous plans that can save us, feel free to share them. I believe we'll follow Brother Chu's instructions with our lives at stake," said the only female cultivator in the room, who was around forty years old, slightly plump but still attractive.
yú shì ， zhòng xiū shì fēn fēn fù hè 。
于是，众修士纷纷附和。
Her words made everyone realize what was happening. Yes, the Chu family is a local power; why would Master Chu call them here for just discussion?
“ chǔ jiā zhǔ ， ruò yǒu liáng cè bù fáng míng shuō 。”
“楚家主，若有良策不妨明说。”
The cultivators agreed enthusiastically: "Master Chu, if you have any good strategies, please share."
“ shì a ， zhǐ yào néng gòu tuō shēn ， tiào chū zhè xiē guǐ wù de bāo wéi ， wǒ děng yuàn tīng chǔ xiōng qū cè 。”
“是啊，只要能够脱身，跳出这些鬼物的包围，我等愿听楚兄驱策。”
"Indeed, as long as we can escape and break free from these ghosts' encirclement, I'm willing to follow your lead," said another.
“ dōu zhè shí hòu ， nín jiù bié mǎi guān zi le 。” hē ， jì rán zhū wèi dào yǒu yī piàn hǎo xīn ， nà chǔ mǒu yě jiù bù zài jiǎo qíng ， bù cuò ， chǔ mǒu què shí yǒu ràng dà jiā tuō shēn dì fāng fǎ ， zhǐ shì zhè tiáo jì cè bìng bù wěn tuǒ ， suǒ yǐ cái zhēng xún gè wèi tóng dào ， kàn yǒu méi yǒu gèng hǎo de zhǔ yì 。”
“都这时候，您就别买关子了。”呵，既然诸位道友一片好心，那楚某也就不再矫情，不错，楚某确实有让大家脱身地方法，只是这条计策并不稳妥，所以才征询各位同道，看有没有更好的主意。”
"You've already wasted enough time. Let's hear it." Since the fellow cultivators had good intentions, Chu said without further ado: "I do have a way out, but this plan isn't foolproof. That's why I'm consulting everyone here for better ideas."
zhè fān huà shuō dé guān miǎn táng huáng ， dàn zhòng rén yě lǎn de biàn shí qí zhōng xū wěi de chéng fèn jiū jìng yǒu duō shǎo ， tīng shuō yǒu bàn fǎ tuō shēn ， wú bù dà xǐ ， qī zuǐ bā shé de cuī cù 。
这番话说得冠冕堂皇，但众人也懒得辨识其中虚伪的成分究竟有多少，听说有办法脱身，无不大喜，七嘴八舌的催促。
His words were grand and honest, yet no one bothered to discern how much was genuine. Hearing that there might be a way out, they all rejoiced, urging him impatiently.
“ shì zhè yàng de ， wǒ chǔ jiā jiàng gēn jī shè zài zhè lǐ ， qù shí wàn dà shān shòu liè mào xiǎn de jī huì zì rán yào bǐ zhū wèi duō yī xiē ， dà yuē zài shù nián yǐ qián ， běn jiā de yī wèi dì zǐ wú yí xiàn le yī chù gǔ xiū shì de yí zhǐ 。”
“是这样的，我楚家将根基设在这里，去十万大山狩猎冒险的机会自然要比诸位多一些，大约在数年以前，本家的一位弟子无疑现了一处古修士的遗址。”
"Here's the situation: my Chu family has more opportunities to hunt in the Ten Thousand Mountains than others. About several years ago, one of our disciples discovered an ancient cultivator's site."
“ gǔ xiū shì yí zhǐ ？”
“古修士遗址？”
"An ancient cultivator's site?"
tīng dào zhè lǐ ， zài zuò de xiū shì liǎn shàng wú bù liú lù chū yī sī tān lán ， dàn hěn kuài yòu xùn sù yǐn qù ， jiù suàn lǐ miàn yǒu shén me bǎo wù ， yě zǎo bèi chǔ jiā rén qǔ zǒu le ， hé kuàng ， nà xiē bì jìng shì wài wù ， dāng qián ， rú hé bǎo zhù xiǎo mìng cái shì zuì zhòng yào de 。
听到这里，在座的修士脸上无不流露出一丝贪婪，但很快又迅速隐去，就算里面有什么宝物，也早被楚家人取走了，何况，那些毕竟是外物，当前，如何保住小命才是最重要的。
The cultivators' faces showed greed, but quickly faded as they realized that whatever treasures might be there had already been taken by the Chu family. The priority was to protect their lives.
chǔ tiān shū jiāng zhòng rén dì fǎn yìng yī yī kàn zài yǎn lǐ ， què biǎo qíng bù biàn ， jì xù wǎng xià shuō ：“ zài zhè gǔ xiū shì dì yí zhǐ zhōng ， yǒu yī chù chuán sòng zhèn 。”
楚天舒将众人地反应一一看在眼里，却表情不变，继续往下说：“在这古修士地遗址中，有一处传送阵。”
Chu Tianshu observed their reactions without changing his expression and continued: "In this ancient cultivator's site, there is a teleportation array."
“ chuán sòng zhèn ， nán dào shì yuǎn jù lí de nà zhǒng ， néng gòu jiāng wǒ men sòng chū yīn hún dì bāo wéi ， huí dào yōu zhōu de fù dì lǐ miàn ？” nà ǎi pàng dì wáng xìng xiū shì zuì shì xìng jí ， yòu rěn bú zhù dì yí gè kāi kǒu le 。
“传送阵，难道是远距离的那种，能够将我们送出阴魂地包围，回到幽州的腹地里面？”那矮胖地王姓修士最是性急，又忍不住第一个开口了。
"A teleportation array? Can it send us out of the阴魂ghosts' encirclement and back to the heart of Youzhou?" The short and plump Wang cultivator was impatient and spoke first.
“ bù cuò ， cǐ chuán sòng zhèn chǔ mǒu suī rán méi yǒu yòng guò ， dàn gēn jù jiā zú zhōng yī jīng shàn cǐ dào de dì zǐ suǒ yán ， zhì shǎo kě yǐ jiāng rén chuán chū shù wàn lǐ wài ， ér qiě fāng xiàng què shì yě zài yōu zhōu fù dì ， suī rán bù zhī dào jù tǐ shì nǎ lǐ ， dàn táo chū yāo guǐ de bāo wéi ， zhuǎn wēi wéi ān kěn dìng shì méi yǒu wèn tí 。” chǔ tiān shū mǎn liǎn cóng róng ， xiōng yǒu chéng zhú de shuō 。
“不错，此传送阵楚某虽然没有用过，但根据家族中一精擅此道的弟子所言，至少可以将人传出数万里外，而且方向却是也在幽州腹地，虽然不知道具体是哪里，但逃出妖鬼的包围，转危为安肯定是没有问题。”楚天舒满脸从容，胸有成竹的说。
"Correct. Although I haven't used this teleportation array myself, according to my family's expert in this field, it can at least transport people several thousand miles away, and the destination is within Youzhou. We might not know exactly where, but escaping from these demons' encirclement and turning danger into safety should be guaranteed," Chu Tianshu said confidently.
zhòng xiū shì tīng liǎo wú bù dà xǐ ， diàn nèi yīn mái chén mèn de qì fēn yě yī sǎo ér kōng 。
众修士听了无不大喜，殿内阴霾沉闷的气氛也一扫而空。
The cultivators were delighted upon hearing this, and the gloomy atmosphere in the hall lifted.
“ zhòng wèi bú yào gāo xìng dé tài zǎo le ， cǐ shì méi yǒu zhè me yī fān fēng shùn ba ， ruò zhēn shì rú cǐ jiǎn dān ， chǔ jiā dì zi zǎo jiù zǒu dé yī gān èr jìng ， chǔ jiā zhǔ yě wèi bì huì zhào jí wǒ men zài zhè lǐ yì shì duì ba ！” yī yǒu xiē yīn lěng de shēng yīn xiǎng qǐ ， zhèng shì nà miàn róng kū jiāo de lì xìng lǎo ， cǐ rén shuō huà suī rán bù shèn zhōng tīng ， dàn wǎng wǎng néng gòu yī zhēn jiàn xiě 。
“众位不要高兴得太早了，此事没有这么一番风顺吧，若真是如此简单，楚家弟子早就走得一干二净，楚家主也未必会召集我们在这里议事对吧！”一有些阴冷的声音响起，正是那面容枯焦的厉姓老，此人说话虽然不甚中听，但往往能够一针见血。
"Wait a moment, things won't be as smooth as you say. If it was that easy, your disciples would have left long ago, and Master Chu wouldn't need to gather us here for discussion," a cold voice said, belonging to the gaunt-faced Li cultivator.
zhòng xiū shì tīng le ， yě fān rán xǐng wù ， àn mà zì jǐ hú tú ， chǔ jiā míng shēng suī rán hái suàn bú cuò ， dàn yě bú shì jiù kǔ jiù nàn de huó pú sà ， ruò shì yòng bú dào zì jǐ zhè xiē rén ， tā yòu hé bì duō cǐ yī jǔ ne ？
众修士听了，也幡然醒悟，暗骂自己糊涂，楚家名声虽然还算不错，但也不是救苦救难的活菩萨，若是用不到自己这些人，他又何必多此一举呢？
The other cultivators realized their mistake and cursed themselves. The Chu family's reputation might be good, but they weren't saviors. If he didn't need them, why would he go through all this trouble?
"Alright, that's the basic information we have. We don't have much time left now, so I hope all of you can pool your ideas and come up with a good plan. After all, it's not just about individual strength or bravery; unless one has an婴灵stage cultivation, everyone here will be in great danger if they act alone." Chu Tianshu raised his head and looked around at the gathered cultivators below.
"Any of you have any good ideas? You can speak now."
The cultivators exchanged whispers among themselves for a while. After about half an hour, someone finally spoke up.
"Master Chu, fellow cultivators, according to my humble opinion, we should try to return to Ghost Web City. There are tens of thousands of fellow cultivators gathered there, and countless magical arrays and restrictions make it the safest place right now," said the short and plump Wang cultivator.
Chu Tianshu stroked his beard in silence.
"Hmph! Brother Wang's idea is truly brilliant. Returning to Ghost Web City sounds good. There are indeed tens of thousands of fellow cultivators there, but it's also a place where阴魂ghosts and evil spirits attack with full force. With the three ghost emperors gathered together, things might be dire right now. If you want to find your death, I won't accompany you," said a sharp voice.
Lin Xuan followed the sound and saw an old man with a gaunt face.
The short and plump cultivator's face turned from white to red, wanting to get angry but hesitating due to his opponent's mid-stage凝聚丹stage cultivation.
This old man was clearly sharp-tongued and didn't stop there. Instead, he continued speaking: "Moreover, Ghost Web City is already surrounded by a large army of阴魂ghosts. How can you guarantee our safe passage through the blockade? If things go wrong, it could be total annihilation. Proposing such a suicidal suggestion is truly unforgivable."
"You..." The short and plump cultivator was furious. Even a lump of clay has its dirtiness; he was still a mid-stage凝聚丹cultivator. How could this old man's superior cultivation allow him to be so insulted? Just as the short and plump cultivator was about to retort, Chu Tianshu spoke up: "Alright. We're in this together now. Fellow cultivators, there's no need for you to get upset over such trivial matters. Returning to Ghost Web City is indeed dangerous. But it's time to share our ideas. Fellow Li, don't be too harsh."
These words were fair and balanced, giving each a piece of the blame. The short and plump cultivator kept his dissatisfaction to himself, as did the eccentric old man.
Chu Tianshu's cultivation in假婴stage was enough to make everyone respect him. His words carried weight, so he had to give them some face.
Lin Xuan sneered inwardly. This short and plump cultivator was indeed as stupid as a pig. While that old man was sharp-tongued, his words were right—going back to Ghost Web City would be like jumping into a trap.
"Alright, what other suggestions do you have? Feel free to speak them out," Chu Tianshu coughed lightly and asked for more opinions from below.
However, this time, no one spoke up. The silence stretched on for nearly half an hour. Finally, with his composure, Chu Tianshu showed a hint of impatience.
"How can you still be hiding your true intentions when the situation is so dire? Don't waste any more time; otherwise, we'll all end up dead at the hands of those demons and ghosts," Chu Tianshu's words carried a cold edge.
Many cultivators' faces changed upon hearing this. Lin Xuan's lips curled into a sneer.
"Master Chu, you don't need to continue wasting our time. We're not hiding anything; if you invited us here, it's more than just for discussion, right? After all, this is within your territory of power and influence. If you have any miraculous plans that can save us, feel free to share them. I believe we'll follow Brother Chu's instructions with our lives at stake," said the only female cultivator in the room, who was around forty years old, slightly plump but still attractive.
Her words made everyone realize what was happening. Yes, the Chu family is a local power; why would Master Chu call them here for just discussion?
The cultivators agreed enthusiastically: "Master Chu, if you have any good strategies, please share."
"Indeed, as long as we can escape and break free from these ghosts' encirclement, I'm willing to follow your lead," said another.
"You've already wasted enough time. Let's hear it." Since the fellow cultivators had good intentions, Chu said without further ado: "I do have a way out, but this plan isn't foolproof. That's why I'm consulting everyone here for better ideas."
His words were grand and honest, yet no one bothered to discern how much was genuine. Hearing that there might be a way out, they all rejoiced, urging him impatiently.
"Here's the situation: my Chu family has more opportunities to hunt in the Ten Thousand Mountains than others. About several years ago, one of our disciples discovered an ancient cultivator's site."
"An ancient cultivator's site?"
The cultivators' faces showed greed, but quickly faded as they realized that whatever treasures might be there had already been taken by the Chu family. The priority was to protect their lives.
Chu Tianshu observed their reactions without changing his expression and continued: "In this ancient cultivator's site, there is a teleportation array."
"A teleportation array? Can it send us out of the阴魂ghosts' encirclement and back to the heart of Youzhou?" The short and plump Wang cultivator was impatient and spoke first.
"Correct. Although I haven't used this teleportation array myself, according to my family's expert in this field, it can at least transport people several thousand miles away, and the destination is within Youzhou. We might not know exactly where, but escaping from these demons' encirclement and turning danger into safety should be guaranteed," Chu Tianshu said confidently.
The cultivators were delighted upon hearing this, and the gloomy atmosphere in the hall lifted.
"Wait a moment, things won't be as smooth as you say. If it was that easy, your disciples would have left long ago, and Master Chu wouldn't need to gather us here for discussion," a cold voice said, belonging to the gaunt-faced Li cultivator.
The other cultivators realized their mistake and cursed themselves. The Chu family's reputation might be good, but they weren't saviors. If he didn't need them, why would he go through all this trouble?