Liang Yihan watched quietly as Li Molin and the others walked away. He raised his hand to stop the people behind him and said in a deep voice, "There's no need to chase after them. The fire just now was too strange. I'm afraid it was the demons who deliberately lured us out. If we chase after them now, we are very likely to fall into their trap."
Although Liang Yihan joined the sect late, he was always quick-witted and intelligent, and was also a legendary figure who revived Taoism, making him the favorite of many teachers and elders. Therefore, he had great prestige in the Yuandao Sect, and the disciples of the Yuandao Sect were saying that Liang Yihan was very likely to become the sect leader.
As soon as he spoke, everyone stopped.
Unexpectedly, Yu Xing gave a cold smile and said meaningfully, "That cat demon just now seemed to have a close relationship with Junior Brother Han. Junior Brother Han, could you be saying this with ulterior motives?"
As soon as Yu Xing finished speaking, strange expressions appeared on the faces of the disciples, and they all turned their gazes to Liang Yihan, waiting for his reply.
Liang Yihan smiled faintly and shook his head, saying, "Senior Brother Yu is joking. What could that cat demon have to do with me? I'm just guessing. If Senior Brother Yu doesn't believe me, you can take people and chase after it. If there's some kind of trap, I think Senior Brother Yu is capable of leading all of you back."
Yu Xing paused, his expression darkening.
At this moment, the protective formation beside the mountain fluctuated, and dozens of young disciples of the Yuandao Sect emerged from it, along with a woman dressed differently from the other young disciples.
The woman glanced at the backs of Li Molin and the others, then looked at Liang Yihan and asked, "I heard a huge commotion while I was refining pills, it almost ruined a batch of my pills! Han boy, what happened here? Who is so blind as to set fire to the gate of my Yuandao Sect?"
Liang Yihan bowed respectfully and said calmly, "Replying to Uncle Ying, it was a few demons who set the fire. They have all run away now. I didn't want you fellow disciples to chase after them, for fear that the demons would set a trap. But Brother Yu said that I had selfish motives... Ha, what selfish motives could I have? Even if I did, it was because I was afraid that you fellow disciples would fall into a trap."
The woman glanced at Yu Xing, waved her hand, and said impatiently, "Han is the most shrewd. You can all listen to him. Go back now. By the way, Han, how many demons came? Who are they?"
Upon hearing this, all the disciples responded in unison, "Yes, Senior Uncle Ying!"
Yu Xing remained silent, his expression growing increasingly grim.
Liang Yihan replied, "The young master of the Demon Clan brought two attendants, as well as a woman whose demon or monster identity is unclear, and a... cat demon."
When the words "cat demon" were mentioned, Liang Yihan's eyes twitched slightly.
As soon as Liang Yihan finished speaking, the woman suddenly coughed violently. The flying sword beneath her feet trembled, and she lowered her head deeply. Soon, she coughed until she was hoarse and exhausted.
The disciples were startled and rushed over with concern.
Liang Yihan flew over and gently patted the woman's back repeatedly, exclaiming in surprise, "Uncle Ying, what's wrong?"
The woman finally stopped coughing. She slowly raised her head, her face pale and her voice hoarse. She whispered, "It's nothing. I just tried the new medicine... Everyone, hurry back to the mountain."
Upon hearing the woman mention that it was because she was trying out a new medicine, most of the disciples suddenly realized what was happening. They responded in a jumble of words and then turned around and flew back through the mountain-protecting formation.
Yu Xing flew back with the other disciples without saying a word, while the woman and Liang Yihan stayed behind.
Liang Yihan glanced at the woman's face and asked in a low voice, "Uncle Ying... why do you react so strongly when the Demon Clan's young master is mentioned?"
The woman looked at Liang Yihan, whose face was still a little pale. She smiled weakly and scolded, "You rascal, you're just too clever sometimes... Your master has doted on you the most since you entered the mountain. You have to keep it a secret for your master."
Liang Yihan was silent for a moment, then shook his head and smiled, "My master has not told me any secrets, so how can I keep them secret?" He paused, then straightened his expression and said seriously, "Don't worry, master, I won't say anything."
"Alright." The woman nodded, turning to look at the spot where Li Molin and the others had disappeared. The area was now completely silent, without a trace of anyone. A hint of sadness crossed her face as she whispered, "Young Han, can you tell me, which of those people was the Demon Clan's young master?"
Liang Yihan pondered for a moment and said, "The one with the tallest back is it."
"Okay, I understand." The woman sadly withdrew her gaze and said softly, "Let's go."
"yes."
Liang Yihan responded and followed the woman back to the mountain gate. However, in the end, he couldn't help but turn his head to look in the direction where Li Molin and the others disappeared, and he couldn't help but think of the Begonia Courtyard twenty years ago, and that lazy and charming tabby cat.
He felt a sharp pain in his chest and his face turned pale.
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