Chapter 939 Love Leads to Deception
As she spoke, Huo Xiang took out a sharp dagger and held it to his neck. "So what if I have a clone? The pain is the same. I'll scrape you piece by piece, and you'll feel it too."
The others stood by and watched with great interest as Huo Xiang interrogated people.
Unfortunately, Chongshan didn't last long before begging for mercy and leading them to a cave entrance.
"They're inside. I didn't teach those evil cultivators their techniques..."
Master Han interrupted him, "It's obvious that if you really had that ability, you wouldn't have turned yourself into this grotesque mess. Even the toads outside are better looking than you."
"Han Qingfeng, you..."
"Back in the day, you were a handsome wolf demon, and countless fox demons were captivated by your beauty," Han Qingfeng shook his head. "Haven't you realized yet that you've been used? Where is that confidant who was always around you, offering you advice?"
Chongshan's face twitched, and unusually, he didn't refute her, even lowering his eyes to reveal a sad expression.
Master Han asked in a calm tone, "And what about your loyal servants? Why hasn't a single one shown up?"
"Chongshan, you've been sold out, and you're even helping the seller count the money."
Chongshan retorted softly, "No, he wouldn't be that cruel."
“I told you long ago that that fox has the power of seduction and can bewitch people. You’re still speaking up for him now, so you deserve to end up like this.”
At this point, Master Han reminded him, "You say this is your clone, but have you tried to see if you can return to your original body?"
Song Chunxue and the Taoist priest exchanged a glance, and a look of sympathy appeared on their faces.
Is this even possible?
You really can't judge a book by its cover. Even such a despicable character could be manipulated. I don't know whether to pity him or hate him.
"Over the years, you and Song Che have both been controlled puppets. But that mortal didn't turn ugly; he was working for King Xuan. Now that you can't find King Xuan, haven't you considered that perhaps he's actually in cahoots with you?"
Chongshan fell silent, then sat heavily on the ground, the fat on his face trembling once more.
His limp body looked like it was about to burst.
"No, he said he would never betray me for all eternity. How could he abandon me for a mortal?" Chongshan's voice was pale and deep, and his long eyelashes hinted that he had once been a handsome man.
"If you don't believe me, you can take us to see for yourself," Master Han said coldly. "Otherwise, we'll send you to the old immortal. He's turned a blind eye to you all these years because he doesn't want to alert you."
Huo Xiang stared blankly, then asked hesitantly, "So, he's just an idiot?"
"You're the idiot, your whole family are idiots!" Chongshan cursed angrily. "This Dao Discussion Conference is clearly just to lure you elixirs to your doorstep. Don't be arrogant. As long as I return to my original form..."
“If you delay any longer, you really won’t be able to go back.” Master Han frowned. “You have one last chance. Are you going or not?”
Chongshan was silent for a moment, then said, "Over there."
Half an hour later, everyone came out of the previous cave entrance.
The young people ran up in excitement.
"Master, Uncle-Master, you've finally come out! Hey, where did this wolf come from?"
Tu Dan'er looked down at the round wolf that Master Han was holding on a leash and boldly guessed, "Did you have a big battle, and the other side obediently bowed down and submitted to you, becoming your servant?"
The group exchanged glances and remained silent.
"I suppose so. You guys go first, I'll take him to the senior."
Before he finished speaking, Master Han and the wolf disappeared from the spot.
"Oh~"
Several children gasped in surprise.
"When will we be as skilled as Master Han? This trip has broadened my horizons, but it feels like a dream, so unreal."
Tudan walked over and leaned on Master Zhang's shoulder. "Master, you must teach me some real skills next time. I will never be playful again. I will practice hard and become an immortal as soon as possible."
"Thump!"
"Hiss~"
Tu Dan'er jumped up, clutching his forehead and yelling, "Master, why did you hit me?"
"You're quite the braggart, but didn't I teach you some real skills the other day? It takes you half an hour to go to the outhouse. You'd be lucky to become an immortal or even a human as soon as possible." Master Zhang glanced at him. "Have you memorized all the incantations and spells I taught you before?"
Tu Dan lowered his head and stammered in rebuttal, "How can I memorize it on the way? It's not too late to memorize it when we get back."
Lord Zhao intervened, saying, "Forget it, children are naturally playful. Let him be. I don't expect my two apprentices to achieve much in the future; I just hope they live to be a hundred."
Wuji and Yebai were deeply moved and called out, "Master!"
Master Zhang ruthlessly exposed the truth: "They both have ancestral property to inherit back home. The reason they've become Taoist priests is simply because their families think they're too difficult to manage, so they've come out to gain experience."
Tu Dan rubbed his ears. "I understand, Master. I'm different from others; I can only earn a living on my own."
"Just don't forget your original intention. I have no other requirements. If you have half the self-awareness of your uncle, I'll be burning incense in gratitude." Master Zhang walked ahead. "Go pick up a few stones in the river ahead. If you can find imperial jadeite, you can live off it."
Song Chunxue watched her senior brother's retreating figure without saying a word.
"Master Zhang is still as rigid as ever, but that's just the kind of person he is. It wouldn't be good if he changed." Huo Xiang whispered to Song Chunxue, "I'm going to visit another mountain with Madam. Thank you for being so kind to us in the cave earlier. Goodbye."
Ye Hanying also moved closer to Song Chunxue's other side and took out a small porcelain bottle from her bosom. "It's a very safe Gu worm that can protect you. It's good to keep it in your storage ring. Take it with you."
"Okay, thank you." Song Chunxue smiled and handed over a basket of freshly picked honey fruit. "I wish you and your husband a long and happy marriage, and that your love will last forever."
After saying goodbye to everyone, Huo Xiangye and Han Ying rode their swords in another direction.
Lord Zhao watched their retreating figures, feeling a surge of emotion.
"I never expected that my junior brother could become friends with them. In the capital, both the righteous and the evil factions avoid them. Huo Xiang is a notorious local tyrant who does whatever he wants."
He changed the subject, "His wife said you gave away something in the cave, did you get something good?"
Song Chunxue and Zhang Daoshi exchanged a glance, and then Song Chunxue crossed her arms.
"That's natural. Isn't that our usual practice? Anyway, they looted so many good things, and Chongshan couldn't take them all. We coerced and bribed them to take some of them."
Lord Zhao was slightly displeased, "Isn't there any for me?"
“They’re with Master Han,” Song Chunxue winked at him. “He picked out some things you like, but as for swords, Chongshan doesn’t have any.”
If they had it, how could Chongshan have been beaten so badly by them?
"That's good enough," Lord Zhao said with a smile. "Everyone who sees it gets a share."
Before long, Master Han returned, looking preoccupied.
"What's wrong?" Lord Zhao held out his hand. "Where are my things?"
Master Han sighed softly, "Love can lead people astray. If that wolf demon from Chongshan hadn't gone astray, he would have already undergone tribulation and become an immortal. Now, he's been deceived by the fox demon so much that he doesn't even know his heart has been ripped out. It's utterly pathetic."
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