Factional strife stemmed from a village
The disciples of Frostfrost Sect all thought the same thing after hearing this.
No? It's inconvenient for your Yuanze Sect, but convenient for our Shuanghan Sect?
Upon hearing this, Han Sheng looked towards the Yuanze Sect Leader in the distance. He saw that the older man was standing by the tree, also looking at him.
Han Sheng said, "Sect Leader Yuanze, if I help you, will you stand on the side of Shuanghan Sect?"
Various sects would try to win them over and align themselves with them. The Flying Crane Sect naturally befriended the Frost Cold Sect, while the Drunken Falling Sect's allies were more mixed, and the Abyss Swim Sect remained neutral.
Yuanze Sect Leader Zehui smiled and said, "That depends on how well Sect Leader Shuanghan handles it."
Han Sheng stepped forward and said, "Sect Leader Yuanze is still as afraid of death as ever."
Li Xingyi and the others were confused, and Hongxing asked, "What do you mean?"
The others silently gave a thumbs up in their hearts.
Good question, Hung Hing.
After listening, Li You explained, "Yuanze Sect is actually quite strong. Other sects would still give them some leeway. However, since the change of the current sect leader, everyone has lost their previous attitude. This is because the current sect leader, Zehui, is a coward who is afraid of death, but he is still a good person."
“After he took over as sect leader, he was not very willing to get involved in the affairs of other sects, so he has always remained neutral. The reason he entrusted this matter today is because he was afraid of being attacked by other sects.” He looked at Zehui and said.
Everyone was speechless.
...What a useless sect leader.
Li Xingyi asked calmly, "What is the matter that Sect Leader Yuanze has asked you to do?"
Upon hearing this, Li You frankly said, "To put it simply, Mu Gun was picked up by an old lady in Mu Family Village when he was a child and raised by her. Because he was picked up, he was always called an unwanted wild child by the villagers. With the tacit approval of the adults, the children in the village also began to bully him, not only cursing him but also hitting him."
"Although I later became a disciple of the Drunken Falling Sect, the previous hurt was still deeply ingrained. The old lady passed away a few days ago, and I only found out yesterday. When I rushed back to the village, I found that the money that the old lady had worked hard to earn by embroidering was gone."
"Under the protection of the Drunken Master, a search of everyone's body and house revealed that the villagers had been greedy and had secretly divided the money among themselves. Even after being exposed, the villagers were still trying to deny it..."
then.
“We’re all from the same village, one family. She’s dead, so naturally we, as family members, should take over her estate. What? You, an outsider, want to take it?” one of the men from Mujia Village said.
“That’s right. We haven’t done anything wrong. What right does an orphan like him have to take Aunt Cui’s property?” a woman said.
“That’s right…” others chimed in.
Li You said, "In the end, Mu Gun couldn't bear it any longer and slaughtered the villagers. It was inconvenient for him to intervene because it was Mu Gun's business, and also because of how this matter should be handled."
Even so, the name "Wooden Stick" really left people speechless. Qingyi asked softly, "So... why does it have to be called Wooden Stick?"
After hearing this, Mu Shang said, "Because Aunt Cui believes that a humble name makes it easier to raise a child."
...Well, there's no need for that.
Everyone looked at her, unsure of what to say.
At this moment, Gongsun Dou frowned and said, "This is indeed troublesome."
Li You glanced at him and said casually, "So? What are you planning to do? If we go now, we might still make it in time."
Li Xingyi asked, puzzled, "Does Zuiluo Gate not care?"
Upon hearing this, Li You moved closer to Li Xingyi and said, "Junior Sister, the leader of Zuiluo Sect is extremely protective of his own. Besides, if Zuiluo Sect didn't have Zuiluo Sect behind him, why would we be discussing this matter here?"
Gongsun Dou frowned upon seeing this, and placed his hand between the two of them, saying, "You don't need to get so close."
Seeing this, Li You smiled, and Li Xingyi lowered his eyes after hearing this.
Perhaps this is the unpredictability of human nature.
Then she raised her eyes, walked up to Han Sheng, knelt down and said, "Disciple Li Xingyi begs Master to take action."
Seeing this, Han Sheng slowly said, "Get up, we're going anyway."
Li Xingyi stood up and said, "Disciple thanks Master."
Han Sheng looked at Ze Hui and said, "Shouldn't Yuanze Sect also take action?"
Ze Hui was startled, then laughed, "Haha, Sect Leader Shuang Han is really joking, really joking..."
As he spoke, his eyes darted left and right, as if he were trying to escape.
Upon noticing this, Han Sheng quickly drew his sword and threw it, which struck the center of the tree. Upon seeing this, Ze Hui immediately covered up by saying, "Ahem, to rid the people of this scourge, our Yuanze Sect should do our part."
After hearing this, Han Sheng turned around and said, "Then let's go."
Ze Hui said, "Um, Sect Leader Shuang Han, Yuan Ze Sect will fully cooperate. Could you let me go back first?"
He spoke softer and softer as he went on.
Han Sheng glanced at him sharply and said, "What do you think, Sect Leader Yuanze?"
Upon seeing this, Zehui immediately said, "I was just kidding, please don't be angry."
Han Sheng looked at Ze Ming and said, "Ze Ming, keep a close eye on your master. If he disappears, I'll hold you accountable."
Zemin bowed and said, "Yes, Sect Leader Shuanghan."
Upon hearing this, Ze Hui laughed and said, "Sect Leader Shuang Han, what are you doing? Why would I run away?"
Han Sheng said, "Just in case."
Zehui sighed, took Hansheng's sword from the tree, and whispered, "Alas, I'm afraid I'll have to give up my life today."
Everyone: "..."
The members of Yuanze Sect covered their faces in silence.
How did we end up with such a sect leader?
When they arrived at Mujia Village, they happened to run into the Feihe Sect.
Han Sheng looked at He Lian and remained silent.
She lowered her eyelashes slightly, trying not to look at him, and He Lian didn't say anything when he saw this.
Ze Hui's eyes lit up the moment he saw the light in He Lian's eyes, as if he had seen a savior. He immediately stepped forward and put his arm around He Lian's neck, saying, "Oh, Sect Leader Fei He, it's good that you're here. I was worried about what we would do. Look..."
The following clearly indicates that they are about to leave again.
He Lian smiled and said, "Sect Leader Yuanze, your presence puts our minds at ease."
Upon hearing this, Zehui knew that he was destined to stay here and there was no way he could go back. He slowly withdrew his hand, waved it off, and said, "Alright, alright, let's finish this quickly."
Upon entering Mujia Village, the village was small and completely deserted, so quiet that even the wind could be heard. The group thought, "...Wasn't it said that they were massacring the villagers?"
The ground was empty, except for bamboo baskets scattered everywhere, and nothing at all! Not a trace of blood!
He Lian calmly said, "Search."
The disciples rushed forward.
Li Xingyi rushed forward, but suddenly seemed to step on something. With a "crack!" sound, a rain of arrows came flying towards the group. Li Xingyi quickly used his sword to deflect them one by one.
Upon seeing this, Han Sheng said, "There's a trap, everyone be careful."
Everyone: "Yes."
While dealing with the arrows, Li Xingyi saw one heading towards Gongsun Dou. She immediately stepped forward and pushed it towards his arm. Gongsun Dou felt it, turned around, saw that it was Li Xingyi, and saw the rain of arrows behind her. He immediately panicked.
Li Xingyi calmly used a spinning kick to deflect the incoming arrows. Gongsun Dou breathed a sigh of relief, as the rain of arrows was dodged thanks to everyone's quick reaction.
Gongsun Dou stepped forward and said, "You don't need to do that next time, Junior Sister."
Li Xingyi looked at him and said, "The situation is urgent, Senior Brother, you don't need to worry about it."
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Dou's face showed bitterness.
...I was overthinking it.
The group continued their search, but after looking around, they still couldn't find a single person.
Everyone was immediately stumped. When Gongsun Dou looked around, he found a well that was bottomless. He knocked on the side of the well and the sound inside was a bit strange!
Gongsun Dou immediately said, "Something's wrong with this well!"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately gathered around the well to observe it. Han Sheng said, "You all stay here, I'll go down and take a look."
He Lian immediately grabbed her hand and said, "No, if you want to go, I'll go, or we can go together."
Han Sheng looked at him helplessly, and Ze Hui said, "Yes, yes, you all go together, just leave me here."
Everyone: "..."
They all turned to look at Zehui, who immediately explained, "This is just in case. After all, I am also a sect leader. If all else fails, you can each leave a group of people here, and I will keep watch for you."
He Lian thought for a moment and said, "Alright, He Ming, you stay here with your men and keep a close watch, especially on Sect Leader Yuan Ze."
He Ming cupped his hands and said, "Yes, Master."
Upon hearing this, Zehui immediately said, "Helian, how can you not believe me?"
Immediately afterwards, Han Sheng said, "Mu Shang and Mu Sui, take your men and stay behind. The rest of you follow and keep an eye on Sect Leader Yuan Ze."
Zehui squatted down sadly and said, "I'm drawing a circle and I'm not playing with you guys anymore."
Everyone remained silent.
...Sect Leader, you're so naive.
Seeing this, the members of Yuanze Sect could only turn their heads away and pretend they hadn't seen anything; it was just too embarrassing!
He Lian went down first, followed by Han Sheng. Once inside the well, He Lian took Han Sheng's hand and said, "Hold your breath."
Upon hearing this, Han Sheng held her breath and plunged into the water. The well was very deep. He Lian held Han Sheng's hand tightly, afraid of letting go. Han Sheng looked at He Lian's heart-wrenching emotions, her expression sorrowful. She opened her mouth slightly, momentarily forgetting that she was in the water!
Han Sheng immediately had difficulty breathing. Her expression was pained, and she unconsciously tightened her grip on He Lian's hand. He Lian noticed this and looked at her. Seeing that Han Sheng was having difficulty breathing, he quickly pulled her close and their lips met.
Han Sheng was stunned when she saw this. He Lian simply lowered his eyelashes and pressed their lips closer together. It wasn't until He Lian pulled Han Sheng out of the water that she came back to her senses.
Upon seeing this, Zehui asked in confusion, "Why did you come up here? The disciples haven't gone down yet."
He Lian calmly said, "I'm drowning."
Upon hearing this, Zehui said with concern, "Oh?? Be careful."
He Ming nodded at He Lian.
Yes, you drowned. I don't believe for a second that you, Master, could drown.
Although Han Sheng blushed slightly, she tried her best to compose herself and said, "Let's go."
The two entered the water again, and soon they finally found the mechanism. There were two of them, both made of the same bricks as the surrounding walls, but they protruded outwards. The two did not know which one was the mechanism, so they could only try them one by one.
Han Sheng pressed the button on the left, but there was no change. Just then, Li Xingyi was about to go into the water when she saw the water level in the well suddenly rise. She exclaimed, "The well water is rising!"
Zehui exclaimed in surprise, "Huh?!"
He immediately clung to the edge of the well, sobbing, "My poor Junior Sister Hansheng and Junior Brother Helian!! How could you just leave like this!! What will become of our two sects?!"
The crowd immediately exclaimed, "Our sect leader isn't dead yet!!"
Zehui looked at them with pity and said, "I know you must be heartbroken. Don't be afraid, just cry it out."
Everyone clenched their fists silently after hearing this.
...I really want to hit him.
Seeing this, Zemin helplessly covered his face and said, "Can I pretend I don't have this master?"
"Or could I find a different master?" he sighed.
Seeing this, He Lian pressed the button on the right, and the well water suddenly began to decrease, and the well began to empty.
A small hole by the river in the village suddenly gushed out a lot of water.
Upon seeing this, Zehui immediately stood up to cover it up, saying, "Ahem, I was just joking, everyone please don't take it to heart."
Everyone immediately exclaimed, "Is this a joke?!"
Li Xingyi didn't say anything, and jumped straight into the well. Gongsun Dou followed closely behind, and the others immediately followed as well.
Han Sheng turned around when she heard the sound and saw Li Xingyi, Gongsun Dou, and the others coming down behind her one by one. She quietly let go of her hand.
He Lian glanced at them but said nothing. Once everyone was present, Han Sheng said, "Let's find the secret door."
After the group explored for a while, Gongsun Dou seemed to accidentally step on something, and a rumbling sound suddenly came from inside the well.
Everyone looked toward the source of the sound and saw that the door had been opened, revealing a bottomless secret door!
He Lian said, "Follow behind us."
"Yes." The group entered the secret door one after another.
Suddenly, people from various sects appeared above and attacked the group without saying a word.
Zehui immediately commanded, "Disciples, heed my order and fight with all your might!"
"Yes!" Everyone grappled together, swords flashing, fighting bravely.
At this moment, the leader of a sect slowly walked over and said, "Zehui, how can you be so heartless as to want to annihilate us small sects?"
Zemin and Heming were puzzled when they heard this during their fight.
Annihilation of the entire family?
Ze Hui shouted sternly, "You're aiding and abetting evil, and you won't even let people fight back?!"
Seeing this, the sect leader said, "There's no point in saying more. Let's fight to the death today!"
After saying that, he attacked Chao Zehui.
Ze Hui immediately drew his sword and said, "Old man, just because I'm not showing my teeth doesn't mean I'm a pushover! I'll teach you a lesson!"
Upon hearing this, the sect leader flew into a rage, shouting, "You old codger, you cowardly wretch!"
The two fought while hurling insults at each other, and the scene was so intense that the onlookers, listening to all sorts of curses, felt like they were just kids from the village fighting.
Inside the well, the deeper one went, the louder the cries of "Ah!!! Help!!" could be heard.
Upon hearing this, everyone quickened their pace. When they reached the deepest part, there was a door. He Lian pushed the door open and saw Luo Kui, the leader of the Zui Luo Sect, sitting on a high platform eating an apple!
The surrounding area was filled with disciples of the Drunken Sect, and the ground was littered with the corpses of villagers from Mu Family Village! The corpses had all had their hands and tongues cut off! They were met with insults and curses!
The room reeked of blood. Several people lay trembling on the floor, their faces filled with terror. Upon seeing Han Sheng and the others, they cried out, "Save me! Save me! Please save me!"
The man with the wooden stick stood before the villagers, brandishing a sword, and said with disgust, "Save you? Even if a god came today, you wouldn't leave here alive!"
Just as he was about to strike, Han Sheng heard Luo Kui say, "Wait!"
Wooden Stick and Han Sheng were all stunned.
Han Sheng was puzzled.
What's this guy up to now?
The wooden stick asked in confusion, "Sect Leader?"
Luo Kui said, "Wooden stick, the two sect leaders have arrived. Why don't you bow? You must remember not to be impolite when you're out and about."
Everyone was speechless.
What's the point of bowing in this situation?
Just as the wooden stick was about to bow, Han Sheng said, "No need."
Seeing this, Luo Kui smiled and said, "Would you all like some tea? You must be tired from your journey."
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