Li Tianming was cultivating by the Flameyellow Rock in the innermost ring when Mu Yang called him.

“Uncle Yang! What is it?” Li Tianming greeted Mu Yang. He was short of time, and he needed to make use of every single second that the black cat was awake to cultivate and reach a new level. Getting Meow Meow to cooperate wasn't easy at all.

“We have news,” Mu Yang said, a frown on his face.

“What news?"

“Our agent told us that the inspectors and the Yueling Clan are still at Lightning Manor — they haven't left yet.”

That was actually good news for Li Tianming, since he’d rather they not leave so quickly.

“More importantly, more members of the Yueling Clan have arrived from Torch Dragon and are living in the Lightning Manor right now.”

This new development took Li Tianming by surprise.

“What are they doing?” Li Tianming asked. The whole thing seemed rather fishy.

“We aren't sure, but based on these odd moves, they must be planning something. Therefore, we've also made some preparations, just in...