However, the disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sect did not take this seriously at all.
He curled his lip in disdain and scoffed, "Hmph, enough with the nonsense. Just wait patiently. If you keep babbling, don't blame us for being impolite!"
These words were like adding fuel to the fire, completely igniting the Third Elder's anger.
The Third Elder's hair and beard stood on end, his eyes were wide open, and he seemed to exude a fierce aura.
He charged forward suddenly, as if he intended to break directly into the mountain gate.
"Insolence!" the Third Elder roared. "With such treatment of guests, how can your Immortal Cloud Sect have any face to stand in the cultivation world!"
Just as tensions were running high and conflict seemed imminent, a majestic voice rang out from within the Immortal Cloud Sect's mountain gate: "Stop!"
A middle-aged man dressed in a magnificent robe and wearing a jade crown walked out slowly.
He had a handsome face, sharp eyes, and every gesture exuded the air of a sect leader.
It was the sect leader of the Immortal Cloud Sect who personally appeared.
The sect leader frowned, his stern gaze sweeping over his disciples. He immediately launched into a tirade: "Look at the state of you all! What kind of behavior is this! This way of treating guests is a disgrace to the Immortal Cloud Sect!"
Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sect all lowered their heads, their faces filled with fear, and dared not utter a sound.
But when the sect leader turned around and looked at the Huayun Sect members, his eyes were full of disdain.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, a faint sneer curling at the corner of his mouth, his tone carrying a hint of sarcasm.
“Elder of your sect, you are being far too hasty. This sacred Buddhist sanctuary is not a place to act recklessly. How can someone so impatient be entrusted with important matters?”
Upon hearing this, the Third Elder was so angry that his beard bristled. He glared at him and said sternly, "Sect Leader, you are mistaken! Our Huayun Sect has come from afar, yet you do not even show basic courtesy. How dare you say we are impatient?"
The sect leader of the Immortal Cloud Sect remained calm and composed, a fake smile on his face.
"Elder, you flatter us. Our Immortal Cloud Sect has always treated people with courtesy. It's just that today is a major event for the sect, so we couldn't help being a little negligent. Why are you so angry, Elder?"
"Hmph!" The Third Elder snorted coldly.
If it weren't for uncovering the truth, would my Huayun Sect have condescended to this level?
Gan Feng stood aside, thinking to himself that the Immortal Cloud Sect leader was polite on the surface, but in reality he was making things difficult for them at every turn.
If the Third Elder is allowed to argue with him, he may fall into the other party's trap.
Thinking of this, Gan Feng stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Sect Leader of Immortal Cloud Sect, we have come here to discuss business. Please grant us permission to enter and have a talk."
A glint of light flashed in the eyes of the Immortal Cloud Sect leader, who seemed surprised that the Huayun Sect had such a composed person.
He nodded slightly, feigning sudden realization.
"I see. Since you've come here on important business, please follow me inside."
After saying that, he turned and walked towards the mountain gate, but suddenly stopped and turned back to smile, saying, "However, please remember that although my Immortal Cloud Sect is hospitable, it is not a place to be bullied. I hope you will all respect yourselves."
Gan Feng sensed the threat in the words and sighed inwardly, realizing that the Immortal Cloud Sect was indeed not easy to deal with.
It seems this journey is fraught with danger; we must proceed with extreme caution.
Led by the sect leader of the Xianyun Sect, the Huayun Sect members passed through the mountain gate and entered the Xianyun Sect.
As Qiu Mobai walked, he loudly ordered, "Someone, arrange seats for the distinguished guests of Huayun Sect."
Soon, several disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sect brought over chairs and respectfully placed them at the lower end of the hall.
Qiu Mobai strolled leisurely to the head seat, plopped down, and looked down at everyone.
He waved his hand and said, "Serve tea."
After everyone from Huayun Sect had taken their seats, Qiu Mobai lazily began to speak: "Gentlemen, you have come from afar. May I ask what brings you here?"
Gan Feng sat up straight and said bluntly, "Sect Leader Qiu, we have come here because your sect's disciples discovered that a disciple of the Immortal Shadow Sect was bitten to death by a demonic beast."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Mobai raised an eyebrow and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.
He said slowly and deliberately, "Oh? So that's what it was about. That Immortal Shadow Sect disciple did indeed die a gruesome death, his body a bloody mess, even his internal organs were devoured. Tsk tsk tsk..."
At the end, Qiu Mobai deliberately smacked his lips, looking smug.
Xiao Feng frowned slightly upon hearing this.
He keenly sensed that Qiu Mobai's description was far too detailed, as if he had witnessed it firsthand.
Logically speaking, the sect leader shouldn't have personally gone to examine the body.
Thinking of this, Xiao Feng couldn't help but ask, "Sect Leader Qiu, would you allow us to meet the Immortal Cloud Sect disciple who discovered the Immortal Shadow Sect disciple?"
A hint of displeasure flashed in Qiu Mobai's eyes, but he still nodded in agreement: "Very well. Someone, call Zhang Zang here."
Before long, a young disciple dressed in the attire of the Immortal Cloud Sect strode into the hall and bowed to Qiu Mobai.
Xiao Feng's gaze sharpened as he stared at the disciple and asked, "Junior Brother Zhang Zang, may I ask how you discovered the body of the Immortal Shadow Sect disciple? Where exactly was it located?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Zang's eyes immediately became unfocused.
He stammered, "Well... I found it by chance while patrolling the mountains. As for the exact location... I... I don't remember it very well."
Xiao Feng frowned and continued to press, "Do you remember what the weather was like that time? Was there anything unusual around the body?"
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Zhang Zang's forehead, and his eyes looked even more panicked.
He stammered, "The weather...it seems to be cloudy. There's nothing special about the surroundings."
Xiao Feng's suspicions grew stronger.
This Tibetan man's words were evasive, and his eyes darted around, clearly indicating that he was hiding something.
Just as he was about to continue asking questions, Qiu Mobai suddenly interrupted, "Xiao Feng, what do you mean by this? Are you questioning the testimony of my Immortal Cloud Sect disciples?"
As Qiu Mobai spoke, he stood up angrily, put his hands on his hips, and glared at Xiao Feng.
Xiao Feng sighed inwardly, realizing that there was indeed something fishy about the Immortal Cloud Sect.
Before he could even ask any questions, this guy started interrogating him.
Xiao Feng calmly explained, "Sect Leader Qiu has misunderstood. I am not questioning your sect's disciples, but I have noticed many irregularities and want to find out the truth."
Qiu Mobai snorted coldly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
He waved his hand, his tone becoming increasingly arrogant.
"Ha, the truth? Don't you think it's ridiculous that an outsider like you comes to my Immortal Cloud Sect to ask for the truth? Zhang Zang, step back. There's no need to pay any more attention to these unreasonable people."
Zhang Zang felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly bowed and withdrew.
Qiu Mobai turned to look at Xiao Feng, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
"Xiao Feng, do you realize that your persistent harassment is questioning the innocence of my Immortal Cloud Sect? This is utterly outrageous!"
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