Chapter 117 Promise: This person must have been dormant for a long time.
"Elder Qin is so aggressive, he really doesn't seem like a sect elder. If the sect master were here, would Elder Qin dare to shout like that?"
Mu Fuyun never gets involved in arguments. Even if others ridicule her in person, she won't react too much, because.
However, when she heard someone attacking Xie Hanyi with such malicious words, she found it unbearable.
She had never been like this before, where she would confront someone without thinking, and the other person was even a teacher in the sect.
Everyone was surprised by her unusual reaction, but they also knew that as Xie Hanyi's only direct disciple, it was her duty to protect her master. After the momentary surprise passed, no one paid any more attention.
Only Xie Hanyi, who was standing behind her, noticed her dissatisfaction and glanced at her sideways.
Because they were standing close to her, his wide white cuffs fluttered slightly in the wind and just happened to cover her sleeves.
Mu Fuyun felt the back of her hand brushed by cool fingertips at the edge of her sleeve. It was like a stream of cool spring water flowing through her heart, temporarily easing her emotions.
"My disciple and I are doing fine. Thank you, Senior Sister."
Xie Hanyi first responded to Jiang Hanqiu's words, thanked her, and then turned to Elder Qin who was eyeing him covetously.
"I wonder what Senior Brother Qin wants me to do with all his conviction?"
Just as Elder Qin was about to speak, Elder Chang, who had been restrained, took the lead.
Even though Elder Chang didn't want to cause trouble, he didn't want to watch Xie Hanyi being pressed step by step by Elder Qin. He was afraid that Elder Qin would take the opportunity to exaggerate the urgency of the matter, so he simply told the details himself.
Elder Qin's face didn't look very good, but in front of everyone, he had to keep silent for the time being.
Elder Chang wasn't a direct disciple of the former sect leader, Qi Guiyuan, so he wasn't familiar with Xie Hanyi and wasn't sure what his personality was like. After explaining the situation, he added, "If you're willing to help, you might as well wait a little longer until the sect leader is stable and awake. It won't be too late to make a decision then. Besides, the two sect leaders of Taixu Sect and Wuding Sect also participated in the Battle of Changgeng. While they didn't kill Kun Sheyang directly like you did, they might be able to help."
"Yes," Jiang Hanqiu also nodded in agreement. "At worst, I can go to the Western Extreme with a few brothers who stayed behind in the sect and help the Demon Lord add a few more seals. That will at least help him hold out for a few more days."
"Hmph, based on your strength, I'm afraid you can't compare to Junior Brother Xie's casual swordsmanship." Elder Qin said coldly. His voice was a little low, but most people could hear it.
Others, whether elders or disciples, all looked at Xie Hanyi, waiting for his response.
Mu Fuyun stood beside him and couldn't help but quietly move a few inches towards him, tilting his shoulder and half hiding behind his arm, quietly expressing his intention to stand with him.
Xie Hanyi didn't look at her, but just relaxed the arm that was closest to her.
His eyes didn't fluctuate much as he met Elder Qin's provocation directly.
"Everyone has a point. Xie would like to thank the senior brothers and sisters for their concern. As Senior Brother Qin said, as one of the elders of the sect, I have done almost nothing for Tianyan."
To everyone's surprise, Xie Hanyi not only did not refute, but continued to speak along with what Elder Qin said.
He seldom appeared on weekdays, and everyone thought he was taciturn and frugal with words. Seeing that he was not too distant from others, they subconsciously felt a little closer to him.
And the words "I have never done anything for Tianyan" coming out of his mouth seemed to remind everyone of the Battle of Changgeng that year.
If it weren't for Xie Hanyi's sword, how could Tianyan maintain its position as one of the three major sects?
"That's not true," Xu Huaiyan said loudly, "Uncle Xie has done more for Tianyan than all of us combined!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he was echoed by many disciples who had reacted.
Elder Qin's expression turned even uglier. He guessed that Xie Hanyi said this in order to put him in an unfair position. Just as he was about to say something else, he heard Xie Hanyi continue.
"I dare not. The credit back then wasn't all mine. Besides, I've been deeply indebted to Master, and fighting alongside him is only natural." He said, clasping his fists in the distance towards Guizang Hall, which was not only Qi Yuanbai's current residence, but also Qi Guiyuan's former residence. "The situation today is very similar to what it was then. Although Master is no longer with us, as an elder of Tianyan, I shall do my utmost to protect this area."
The turn of events in the words startled everyone.
"Is Daojun... heading to the Western Extreme?"
A disciple asked uncertainly.
Xie Hanyi nodded.
There was silence for a moment, and then a burst of discussion broke out.
Some were puzzled, some admired; some agreed, some disagreed. Even Elder Qin was a little shocked. He hadn't expected Xie Hanyi to actually agree; he had only intended to use this opportunity to significantly reduce Xie Hanyi's reputation within the sect. But now, it had backfired.
Only Mu Fuyun, after hearing Xie Hanyi's answer, suddenly turned his head and looked at him.
"Master?"
Others didn't know his situation, but she did. He had only just recovered from the shock of the spiritual vein's abnormal movement. How could he go to the Western Extreme again? The last time was still vivid in her mind, and she didn't want him to take another risk.
Xie Hanyi didn't look at her, but just gently stroked the back of her hand as he did before to comfort her.
Mu Fuyun instinctively believed in him, and although he still felt something was wrong, he temporarily suppressed his confusion and said nothing more.
"However, we won't be leaving immediately." Before the other elders could speak, Xie Hanyi added, "This is a matter concerning the lives of the people, and it's definitely not the responsibility of the Tianyan family alone. The Taixu and Wuding sects will probably take action as well. I will personally send letters to invite them to send people to accompany us. Once we hear from them, we will set off immediately."
He spoke clearly, without any intention of shirking his responsibility. It was obvious that he really wanted to go. Even Elder Qin did not dare to stir up trouble, for fear that he would get into trouble if he was not careful.
Several elders looked at each other in confusion. Finally, Jiang Hanqiu stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "That's good. If the three major sects attack together, the chances of victory will be greater."
Elder Chang said, "We at Tianyan must also send more people to protect Junior Brother."
Soon, disciples from various peaks began vying with their elders to request permission to accompany Lingshan Daojun to the Western Extreme. The elders were busy arranging follow-up matters and had no time to attend to other matters.
Xie Hanyi did not use the jade token, but instead used the sect's communication array, which was rarely used. He wrote two letters and sent them to the Taixu and Wuding sects respectively.
After finishing all this, Mu Fuyun finally found an opportunity to return to Lingshanze with Xie Hanyi temporarily.
If you want to go to the westernmost desert, you naturally need to prepare some talismans, magic tools, and elixirs.
Xie Hanyi stood in his private vault, selecting one by one the things he had collected for many years but rarely had the chance to use. Only after Mu Fuyun appeared did they gradually find a place to use them.
"Master, why did you agree to their request?" Mu Fuyun finally asked, "You clearly can't leave the sect."
Xie Hanyi picked up a piece of protective armor, but did not put it into his mustard bag. Instead, he turned around and covered Mu Fuyun with it.
"That was in the past," he explained softly as he reached out to tie the ties on her collar. "Right now, my spiritual veins are constantly fluctuating, and even I can't find peace staying in the sect. It's not much different."
Mu Fuyun was silent for a moment, his eyes sweeping across his face, which had not yet fully recovered to its former flawless whiteness, realizing that he was still suffering from waves of pain.
"Besides, the spiritual vein was uncovered this time, and the mission you had last time in the Western Extreme suddenly changed. In my opinion, there is something strange going on. I'm afraid it's not as simple as Kun Sheyang's residual soul breaking through the seal."
Just as Elder Qin said, he personally witnessed Qi Yuanbai and others cast the seal, and knew exactly how powerful it was.
No matter how powerful a seal is, it will always weaken over time, which seems to be expected. However, for so many years, the three major sects have sent people to reinforce it every year. It must have been nearly a hundred years since it finally lost its power. No matter how powerful the remnant soul is, it is only a fraction of the former Kun Sheyang and cannot become a significant force.
He had personally fought with Kun Sheyang, so naturally he knew his true strength better than others. The soul suppressed in the west was less than one tenth of his original strength. How could he break free from the seals and open up his spiritual veins?
There is only one possibility, that is, there is another real mastermind behind this who has not yet been discovered.
Mu Fuyun had been so focused on Xie Hanyi that he didn't think about these things. But after being reminded by him, he slowly came to his senses: "Master, are you saying that there's someone else behind this incident?"
"That's right," Xie Hanyi said softly with a serious expression, nodding his head, "This person must have been lying dormant for a long time, and has been planning carefully for a long time."
I just don't know what his purpose is.
"I, the Master, am going there to take this opportunity to take a look around. Perhaps I can find some clues."
As Xie Hanyi spoke, he took down two high-quality strength-enhancing pills from the shelf and put them into a mustard bag for her.
"What are you giving me, Master?" Mu Fuyun asked softly, observing his movements. "You should keep more for yourself."
Xie Hanyi glanced at her but didn't answer immediately. Instead, he stood up straight and continued to look at the dazzling array of magical weapons on the shelf. He shook his head and smiled, "I know you don't want to stay in the sect and wait. If you want to go with me, you naturally need to take more precautions."
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