novelraw Chapter 282 : Setting the Trap
Chapter 282 : Setting the Trap
Chapter 282: Setting the Trap
After confirming that everyone had no objections, Gu Fan quickly began the execution.
First, he chose a spot deep inland and then smashed a massive Cave Residence into the ground with a single punch.
After that, he emptied all the Storage Pouches he had seized from killing enemies earlier. In an instant, the entire Cave Residence was filled with glittering treasures, looking as if it contained countless valuable items.
At this moment, the group following behind him still wore confused expressions, completely unable to understand what Gu Fan intended to do.
Gu Fan then rested his chin in his hand and pondered for a moment.
“No, this still isn’t enough.”
After speaking, he immediately turned around and said to the group behind him:
“Everyone, bring me all your valuable things.”
Young Master Qingxia instantly stepped back warily and said:
“What are you trying to do?”
Gu Fan revealed a look of disdain and said:
“Relax, with so many people watching, am I going to rob you of your treasures? I just need them to make the place look more impressive.”
Xia Yanhuan’s eyes turned slightly, instantly grasping Gu Fan’s intent.
“You’re planning to create a treasure-filled Cave Residence to lure everyone here?”
“Exactly. I prefer talking to smart people. If we’re setting a trap, it has to look real. Our targets aren’t fools—ordinary things won’t attract a crowd of disciples.”
Hearing this, the Senior Brother also found it reasonable. Although he felt Gu Fan’s approach somewhat violated the sect’s etiquette and morals, since they had already boarded this pirate ship, there seemed no other way forward but to continue.
Thinking this, the Senior Brother gritted his teeth and said:
“If you don’t enter the tiger’s den, how will you catch its cubs? Take my treasures too!”
With the Senior Brother taking the lead, the rest also reluctantly handed over some of their treasures.
Of course, Gu Fan knew they were still holding back some of their personal wealth, but it was already enough.
Looking at the Cave Residence, now overflowing with treasure aura, Gu Fan examined it from top to bottom and still felt something was missing.
So, using the excuse of looking for something, he told everyone to wait where they were and vanished into a hidden spot.
Less than a few seconds later, when he reappeared, there was an extra leaf in his hand.
The leaf was a purple-gold color, exuding an air of extraordinary mystery.
Especially within the leaf’s hazy Dao Rhyme—one could faintly see rings of the Great Dao swirling around it. Whoever saw it would feel it was an incredible treasure!
Without delay, Gu Fan returned to the spot from earlier and, under the astonished gazes of the others, tucked the leaf into the pile of treasures.
Instantly, the Cave Residence became saturated with treasure aura and Dao Rhyme radiated in all directions.
Even a mighty one at the Five Declines Realm would be tempted upon seeing this!
The people behind Gu Fan were also left shocked. Where had Gu Fan obtained such a precious leaf?
Although it didn’t seem to carry any obvious energy fluctuations, the Dao Rhyme it contained was absolutely extraordinary!
“If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I would probably have been fooled too!”
“Damn, Junior Brother Gu is definitely not from any decent family—he’s way too skilled at swindling and trickery!”
“This is perfect. With this Dao Rhyme appearing, most disciples will definitely rush here to fight over it!”
“As expected of Junior Brother Gu…”
After a few murmured sighs of admiration, Gu Fan once again instructed:
“Come, help me set up the Restrictions!”
Everyone immediately obeyed. Without realizing it, the leader of this trial had shifted from the Senior Brother to Gu Fan.
At this moment, even the Senior Brother looked impressed, following Gu Fan obediently and taking his orders.
“Now, I’ll show you a set of Restrictions. This isn’t one of the types currently popular in the cultivation world. When we set it up together with full force, even several Celestial Heart Realm experts will find it hard to break!”
“Oh right, Senior Sister Xia, I remember you know a bit about ancient runes?”
Xia Yanhuan froze for a moment, hesitating slightly, and said:
“I do know a little…”
“That’s fine. Knowing a little is enough. When setting up the Restrictions, remember to engrave a few runes inside. That way, it will look even more realistic!”
After hearing that, everyone was once again speechless. This was truly the veteran of veterans!
Just like that, with everyone working together at full strength, half an hour later they had finally completed the arrangement of the ‘Cave Residence Ruins’ full of treasures, just as Gu Fan envisioned.
“What do we do next?”
By now, the Senior Brother was completely convinced by Gu Fan’s experience and directly asked about the next step.
“Simple. Senior Brother, you…”
Gu Fan leaned close and whispered a few words in the Senior Brother’s ear. Seeing the other’s doubtful expression, he immediately spoke sternly:
“Remember, follow my method—it will absolutely work!”
Hearing this, the Senior Brother could only grit his teeth and say:
“Fine, I’ll do it your way!”
After that, Gu Fan addressed everyone else:
“Everyone, we’ll split into two groups now. You go with Senior Brother to carry out the plan. I have some follow-up preparations to make—time is of the essence!”
Thus, the confused group followed behind the Senior Brother and left into the distance.
Gu Fan, once he was sure everyone had gone far, lazily found a hidden spot, sat down, and began meditating.
“Sigh, I hope everything goes smoothly. I’d better hurry and plant a few ‘nuclear weapons’ in advance, so I can wipe them all out in one sweep when the time comes.”
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On the other side, the Senior Brother led the group, continuously searching for disciples from other sects in the surrounding area.
Finally, Xia Yanhuan could no longer hold back and asked:
“Senior Brother, what exactly is our mission?”
“Yeah, Senior Brother, Gu Fan’s been acting so mysterious, but he won’t tell us.”
The Senior Brother gave a wry smile and said:
“You’ll find out soon enough.”
At that moment, the Senior Brother’s expression shifted slightly—he had sensed two groups in the distance locked in intense battle.
He immediately led the group toward that direction.
When they arrived, they discovered that both sects were strong second-rate sects.
One side was the Thousand Words Pavilion, and the other was the Red Star Divine Palace.
At this moment, the disciples of both sides noticed the arrival of the Xian’ai Sect disciples and tacitly stopped fighting, wary of being taken advantage of.
“People from the Xian’ai Sect?”
The Thousand Words Pavilion disciples were the first to recognize them. Then the Red Star Divine Palace disciples also spoke with vigilance:
“Xian’ai Sect, don’t tell me you also want to make a move?”
Nan Xuanrou, Xia Yanhuan, and the other five exchanged glances, unsure what the Senior Brother was planning.
Why would they come straight toward two groups in the middle of fighting?
At this moment, the Senior Brother shed his usual humble demeanor. His face was full of arrogance as he spoke with a tone of mocking disdain:
“With just you pieces of trash, you think you’re worthy of me making a move? I was only curious about which little brats were fighting, but I didn’t expect it to be you.”
Then he turned to the group behind him and said:
“Remember, if you run into this level of trash later, don’t you dare make a move. Killing them would only dirty our hands!”
The moment these words were spoken, everyone present was stunned.
Neither the Thousand Words Pavilion nor the Red Star Divine Palace had ever imagined the Xian’ai Sect to be this arrogant.
Wasn’t the outside world’s impression of this sect that they were always good-natured? Strong, but never fighting or competing, and as long as you didn’t push them too far, they were easy to get along with?
So why did they now look like they thought they were above heaven and earth?
And just as bewildered as the two sects’ disciples were the members of the Xian’ai Sect themselves.
They stared at their Senior Brother in shock, completely unable to understand what was going on.
If not for the Senior Brother constantly winking at them, they would have practically written question marks all over their faces!