My Post-Apocalyptic Shelter Levels Up Infinitely! Chapter 991: Disaster Announcement, Chaos Arrives!_2

Over the course of three months, he had amassed considerable knowledge about the Daliang Kingdom.

They found themselves in Liancang City, the very county town where the Daliang Kingdom's founding emperor had once rallied his forces.

Eight hundred kilometers to the north of Liancang City lay the capital of the Daliang Kingdom.

Proximity to the capital meant Liancang City boasted a far more prosperous economy than the areas Su Mo had initially encountered. Roads were bustling with travelers.

He moved amongst the throng.

Snippets of conversation from passersby offered a wealth of information, though most of it was trivial. Su Mo, however, diligently sifted through it, searching for anything of use to him.

Fortune indeed favored his persistent efforts.

As two young men strolled past him, Su Mo finally overheard what he sought.

"Today, the Xuanwu Guards updated their wanted list. While we can't touch Su Mo, who's at the peak of Ming Jin, Jade-faced Playboy has only just reached Ming Jin. With our capabilities, we can locate him and claim the 500 taels of silver."

"Jade-faced Playboy? That rogue is notoriously hard to find! The Xuanwu Guards have been after him for years, and they still haven't managed to capture him?"

"Precisely. I've heard Jade-faced Playboy possesses an exceptional shapeshifting technique. Over the years, countless constables and Xuanwu Guards have passed him by without a second glance. However, I've come across a piece of intelligence that could lead to his capture."

The young man on the left gestured towards the longsword at his waist as he spoke, a confident air about him.

"Quickly now, let's hurry. At most, we'll split the silver evenly amongst ourselves."

"It's rumored that wherever Jade-faced Playboy goes, his greatest indulgence is seeking out attractive women. I've learned that there's only one household in Liancang City that has caught his eye..."

At this point, the young man paused, casting a cautious glance around. Assured that no one was within earshot, he whispered a name into the other young man's ear.

"Madam Chen?"

Su Mo, who had been seated by the roadside, privy to their entire exchange, suddenly lifted an eyebrow, a flicker of understanding in his eyes. He employed his Insight Skill, perceiving the entirety of their conversation.

A shapeshifting technique? That sounded remarkably potent!

His primary objective in this world wasn't mastering martial arts or finding the path to immortality. The immediate concern was survival.

Neither Vajra Palm nor Verdure Glider offered any practical assistance.

If he intended to break free from the encirclement of the three major sects, guile was his only recourse. How else could a man on the brink of death fight his way out?

After observing the two youths depart, Su Mo rose, procured directions, and then departed with haste.

An hour later, beneath an imposing wall, an old beggar materialized.

The beggar appeared to suffer from a leg impediment, walking with a limp. Passersby and acquaintances nearby afforded him only fleeting glances before resuming their activities.

It was common knowledge that the unfortunate old man was merely another soul crushed by the harsh realities of the world!

No one would ever associate danger with an elderly man who seemed liable to topple with a mere gust of wind!

Jade-faced Playboy was no exception!

Madam Chen was the widow of Liancang City's former lord, possessing a beauty akin to an celestial being. Her age, just past thirty, had not diminished her allure; instead, it had imbued Madam Chen with an even greater charm.

It was no wonder Jade-faced Playboy had developed an infatuation.

With the status of the former city lord's wife and her breathtaking appearance, the depraved Jade-faced Playboy became all the more consumed by his obsession.

Su Mo sat near the entrance of the dilapidated Chen family courtyard, his head bowed as if resigned to his fate.

In reality, he was employing his Profound Insight skill, discreetly observing the flow of pedestrians.

Jade-faced Playboy's shapeshifting ability could deceive bailiffs and Xuanwu Guard warriors, but it proved woefully inadequate against Su Mo and his Insight Skill.

The Chen residence was situated in a bustling part of the city. Merchants passed by intermittently, though most hurried on without pausing.

"Tanghulu, big and sweet Tanghulu!"

A cart trundled past the spot where Su Mo was crouched.

The vendor pushing the cart was of short stature, his face sallow, suggesting long-term malnutrition. His calloused hands further betrayed his humble occupation.

Su Mo's eyes lit up as he looked up, yet his expression remained one of numb despair, devoid of any trace of hope.

The vendor continued onward, leaving the imposing wall behind without a backward glance, as if his passing there was mere happenstance.

[Name: Zhang Chong (Jade Face Playboy)]

[Age: 27]

[Techniques: Transformation Technique Level 3, Levitation Technique Level 2]

“So, this Jade-faced Langjun has actually cultivated the Shapeshifting Technique to the third level, and even the Leveling Technique has reached the second level.”

Su Mo was secretly thrilled.

The martial arts in this world were incredibly refined. With his cultivation at the peak of Light Jin, he could only learn a few techniques in two months.

Attaining the second level required not only immense effort but also innate talent.

Zhang Chong’s ability to reach the third level of one cultivation technique and the second level of another at such a young age indicated that diligent practice would surely mark him as a martial arts prodigy.

It was a genuine shame that he had strayed onto the wrong path, damaging his foundation and making further progress in physical cultivation exceedingly difficult.

Having personally witnessed the marvels of the Transformation Technique, Su Mo’s confidence in his escape plan surged.

Su Mo rose to his feet, brushed the dust from his clothing, and followed closely behind.

He himself was only at the initial stage of Light Jin! With this informational advantage, he could seize the initiative!

He dared not trail too closely, maintaining a distance of several hundred meters until the peddler entered a deserted alley. When another old man emerged, stooping low, Su Mo’s excitement increased even further.