My Post-Apocalyptic Shelter Levels Up Infinitely! Chapter 993 - 731-A Turbulent Storm Appears!_3

Without his Profound Insight, discovering Zhang Chong’s trail would have been impossible.

The shapeshifting technique was truly impeccable, aided greatly by Zhang Chong’s convincing act.

As the old man progressed, he entered three more back alleys, encountering women, children, and middle-aged individuals along the way.

The further Su Mo trailed him, the more apprehension grew, a feeling intensifying when Zhang Chong entered the very inn Su Mo had lodged in the previous day.

A fellow Daoist!

Zhang Chong not only understood this principle but had even chosen a room adjacent to Su Mo’s. Their fated connection was undeniable!

Once Zhang Chong hurried into his room, his pretense of exhaustion vanished. Su Mo, adjusting his attire, entered his own room through the main entrance.

Both men, by unspoken agreement, summoned the inn’s attendant to deliver food and wine to their respective chambers.

Time elapsed swiftly. As the sun dipped below the horizon and nightfall descended, Zhang Chong’s room remained undisturbed.

Had Su Mo not employed his Insight Skill to scan the vicinity hourly, he might have assumed his quarry had slipped away in disguise for reconnaissance.

The inn’s proximity to the yamen meant any disturbance would be quickly noticed, restricting actions.

Facing various constraints, an ordinary peak-stage Light Jin cultivator would struggle against Zhang Chong. Yet, evading an obvious threat is simple; a hidden danger is far more perilous.

When a tendril of smoke seeped from beneath the door, Zhang Chong, who had been slumbering soundly, had unknowingly stepped onto the threshold of death.

“Who are you? What do you want? The yamen is close by. Don’t act rashly.”

Zhang Chong, roused from his sleep, glanced at the thick hemp ropes binding him, then at Su Mo casually toying with a dagger at the table, his voice laced with panic.

“Jade-faced Playboy? Zhang Chong? Cease your act. Answer truthfully, and I shall spare your life.”

Su Mo, unfazed, immediately saw through the seemingly flawless disguise.

Bound to the bed, Zhang Chong cycled through innocence, anger, and finally, a somber calm, realizing he was ensnared by the person at the table.

However, as long as this individual intended to keep him alive, a glimmer of hope remained.

He had no desire to perish. Since his master’s passing, a life devoid of discipline had allowed him to finally savor true pleasure.

Even the Overlord, who had ascended to the pinnacle of the Transcendent State, had only lived past forty years.

He might as well indulge himself during his allotted time!

Zhang Chong’s life ambition was exceedingly simple: sustenance, drink, and companionship were all he desired.

“Whatever you seek, if it is within my possession, I shall grant it, provided you let me live today!”

Zhang Chong was remarkably direct, eschewing any pretense of ignorance. This approach carried little risk.

“I desire the Shapeshifting Technique you possess, no, I want all of your cultivation techniques!”

Su Mo had no inclination to probe Zhang Chong’s inner thoughts. He understood that engaging with such individuals required brevity, as their unpredictable nature was unsettling.

The unknown always loomed like an abyss!

As anticipated, Zhang Chong visibly relaxed upon hearing this. As long as the bounty on his head, a mere 500 taels of silver, wasn't the objective, negotiation was possible.

Following Zhang Chong’s instructions, Su Mo retrieved two cultivation manuals from a concealed compartment beneath the bed and activated Profound Insight.

[Transformation Transformation]

[Originally the foundational cultivation method of the Thief Sect, passed from the former leader to the current leader, Zhang Chong. The Shapeshifting Technique possesses remarkable efficacy, not only altering one’s physique but also miraculously changing appearance and voice. At the Great Accomplishment stage, one can shift their visage with a single breath, transforming into another person entirely. It is an indispensable technique for navigating the Jianghu.]

[Lifting Technique]

[This lightness skill from the Thief Sect is easy to learn, serving as a secret method for evasion. However, it imposes a strict weight restriction and necessitates cultivation alongside a secret medicine from the Thief Sect. Prolonged practice leads to slight deformities in the calves.]

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