Although he entered the Hanshui Palace as he wished, Lou Kongyu did not gain much.
After all, he couldn't just go to someone else's place and ask about the past traitors, so he could only try to get information from them in a roundabout way. And because of his gender, even that was difficult.
Moreover, he was brought in by Ruan Chang and Mu Yanyan after all. If he did anything inappropriate at this time, it would implicate Ruan Chang and Mu Yanyan.
Sister Ruan meant well, and Lou Kongyu would not repay kindness with evil, so the investigation came to a standstill.
However……
On the third day of staying in Hanshui Palace, Ruan Chang suddenly told Lou Kongyu: "I found out from asking that the disciple who betrayed Hanshui Palace was named 'Huanyu', and she did steal the Shuangyan Flower."
Lou Kongyu:?!
He was not shocked by the content of Ruan Chang's message. After all, he had guessed this possibility a little earlier with the reminder of the immortal senior. He was just shocked that these words came out of Ruan Chang's mouth.
After a brief moment of shock, he realized that Ruan Chang had agreed to help not only by bringing him into Hanshui Palace, but had probably been helping him to gather information over the past few days.
He just felt warm in his heart. After stuttering to thank her, he said, "Sister Ruan...you don't have to..."
Before he could finish his words, he got hit on the head.
Lou Kongyu covered his head and looked at Ruan Chang with tears in his eyes. Then she pressed his head and rubbed it twice.
Ruan Chang sighed, "Why are you still so distant? If it weren't for you, we would have all died there. Compared to that, I can still help with this little thing."
Lou Kongyu whispered, "It was the senior who helped me, I... I didn't do anything..."
As he spoke, his hair was rubbed twice again. Lou Kongyu finally accepted Ruan Chang's help.
Lou Kongyu originally thought that the information Ruan Chang had helped to find out was enough. He never expected that she would help him to this extent.
After meeting up with Shen Jingzhi, the four of them walked into the forbidden area of Hanshui Palace.
Although Lou Kongyu is still a casual cultivator without any sect or school, he knows that a sect's forbidden area is definitely not a place that anyone can enter and leave at will.
Ruan Chang saw that he was hesitant to speak, and took the initiative to explain, "The mirage shark sealed in the forbidden area of Hanshui Palace was subdued by the former leader of Taihua Sect when he passed through Linzhou. Therefore, the barrier set up here does not exclude Taihua Sect disciples."
She paused, then added, “But it’s all thanks to Senior Brother Shen being here, otherwise it wouldn’t be so easy.”
Ruan Chang was originally helping Lou Kongyu to gather information, and she started investigating the defection of the disciples of Hanshui Palace. However, after the investigation, she found that the abnormality of the other party seemed to be related to the seal of the forbidden area. And it happened that the mirage sealed in the forbidden area of Hanshui Palace could be controlled mentally. If there was really a problem with the seal, it would be a big deal. After all, this monster almost destroyed the entire sect of Hanshui Palace.
Normally, they should not interfere in other sects' internal affairs. But this seal was set by Linghua Daojun himself, and that's why Chen Jingzhi, as Linghua Daojun's nephew, was asked by the Palace Master of Hanshui Palace to check it.
Therefore, they can now walk in this forbidden area.
Although in terms of age and cultivation, the three of Chen Jingzhi can only be regarded as rising stars in the world of cultivation. However, because of their master, the three of them are well-known in the world of cultivation in terms of seniority and status. Even the current Palace Master of Hanshui Palace is two generations lower than them in terms of seniority. You can imagine the status of the three of them.
Among them, especially the title of Chen Jingzhi, the direct disciple of Yaochuan Sword Master, is really intimidating enough to be put outside.
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Shen Jingzhi walked ahead with a sullen face, completely ignoring the conversation behind him.
The three people at the back looked at each other for a while, and finally Mu Yanyan stepped forward and asked in a low voice: "Brother, are you angry?"
This bad idea was originally proposed by Mu Yanyan. Given Chen Jingzhi's attitude now, of course she had to step in to break the deadlock.
In fact, Chen Jingzhi was involved in this matter without knowing it. He had planned to leave after getting the Ice Jade Soul, but as soon as he came out of the cold realm, he was informed by the disciples of the Hanshui Palace that someone from the Taihua Sect had come. Then, when he knew nothing, he was asked to go to the forbidden area to check the seal.
Shen·Knows nothing about seals·Pure swordsman·Jingzhi: "..."
Hearing Mu Yanyan ask this, he raised his head.
The two looked at each other for a moment, and Mu Yanyan was defeated. She turned her head away with a guilty look on her face, and took several steps back until she shrank behind Ruan Chang.
They remained in silence for most of the journey, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense.
Mu Yanyan went from the initial anxiety of "It's over, my senior brother is really angry", to the uneasiness of "How can I make my senior brother forgive me", and finally she was so anxious that she was about to cry. Ruan Chang, who always played the role of comforter, was in a similar mood at this moment. In this state of mind, she was very panicked, let alone comforting Mu Yanyan.
Chu Lu watched the conversation between the group of children. Although he felt from the bottom of his heart that it was indeed ridiculous for them to rush into the forbidden area so recklessly, he would not really let himself see the little girl cry.
He said: [Jingzhi is just worried about you. Go over and apologize sincerely, and he will forgive you.]
Chen Jingzhi's personality is a replica of Yaochuan's back then. Chu Lu doesn't know Shen Jingzhi that well, but he is very clear about how to treat the junior brother whom he brought up.
The best way to deal with this kind of personality, who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and who appears cold but is actually very easy to talk to, is of course to play it straight.
Moreover, Chen Jingzhi was much easier to talk to than Yaochuan. Although he was angry, he did not deny the statements of Mu Yanyan and the other two in front of Hanshui Palace, and even brought people to the forbidden area. No matter how you look at it, he was not as indifferent as he appeared.
After receiving Chu Lu's hint, the three people took quick action and apologized very sincerely and straightforwardly. Mu Yanyan even swore that "there will never be a next time."
However, just looking at the girl's proficiency in swearing, Chu Lu felt that the truthfulness of her words was questionable.
But obviously, Chen Jingzhi, who was characterized by Chu Lu as "easy to coax", is indeed easy to coax.
His expression actually softened after hearing this completely insincere apology that sounded full of the subtext of "I was wrong, but I'll do it again next time."
Chu Lu: "..."
Although he had guessed this result a long time ago, when he actually saw this scene, he still couldn't help but sigh, and his heart was filled with worry about "how come the apprentice is easier to deceive than his junior brother?"
Over there, Ruan Chang thought for a moment and explained, "Don't worry, Senior Xi is watching over us, nothing will happen to us."
However, Chu Lu never imagined that he had a part to play in making these kids so bold.
He always had the illusion that when he returned to Taihua Sect as the leader, facing that group of lawless brats who were causing trouble all day long, he could only follow behind and clean up the mess.
What is even more speechless is that Shen Jingzhi actually expressed his approval of Ruan Chang's statement.
Chu Lu: "..."
He didn't want to cover for these little brats who were always causing trouble.
However, Chu Lu did suspect that the defection of the female disciple named "Huanyu" was related to the seal of the forbidden area.
Moreover, the look that the Palace Master of Hanshui Palace gave Lou Kongyu earlier was not quite right. Although the other party quickly restrained his expression, and even Shen Jingzhi did not notice anything wrong, it was not enough to hide it from Chu Lu.
The "frost severity" on Lou Kongyu's body had been there for some years when Chu Lu found him, and it was obviously inherited from his mother. And the Palace Master of Hanshui Palace had this attitude, Chu Lu suspected that Lou Kongyu and the female disciple named "Huanyu" might have some kind of kinship.
And the name "fish"...
Chu Lu suspected that the old man who picked up the Loukong fish saw some token and gave the child such a name.
However, all these are just speculations. As of now, it is impossible for Chu Lu to ask Lou Kongyu to go back to the small village in the mortal world.
According to Chu Lu's original plan, he was going to wait for the Taihua Sect to leave Linzhou before sneaking into the forbidden area with Lou Kongyu. After all, this seal and the barrier outside were set up by him back then. Although it was the forbidden area of Hanshui Palace and had been modified over the years, its core part would not change, so Chu Lu was still confident that he could lead people in.
I just didn't expect that these little bastards would come up with such an idea.
Moreover, the Palace Master of Hanshui Palace, who looked very serious but was actually very easy to fool, actually agreed.
Is there really nothing wrong with the heir chosen by Yisan Que?
With such a Palace Master in Hanshui Palace, will they really not be cheated out of all their wealth? !
In his ears rang the voice of Mu Yanyan explaining the whole story to Shen Jingzhi. Chu Lu thought about it aimlessly, but his spiritual sense was triggered and his expression quickly became serious.
--[careful! ]
The seal of the mirage shark was in the cold pond, which was some distance away from the four people. In addition, with the "reconciliation" they had just reached, they were all in a relaxed mood. So even with Chu Lu's reminder to "be careful", Lou Kongyu's reaction was still half a beat slow.
Immediately, a pair of cold hands grabbed his neck.
The cold and sticky killing intent made Lou Kongyu freeze. Mu Yanyan beside him screamed in disbelief, "A Chang?!"
The one who pinched Lou Kongyu was Ruan Chang, who had been somewhat silent before.
Because this girl usually doesn't talk much, and Mu Yanyan was explaining non-stop, so she didn't say anything before, and no one noticed anything wrong for the time being. In addition, Lou Kongyu was not at all prepared for Ruan Chang's aura, so he was easily defeated.
Chen Jingzhi reacted the fastest and immediately raised his sword to block in front of Mu Yanyan. The two saw that the hand of "Ruan Chang" that was pinching Lou Kongyu grew layers of scales and the nails became inhumanly sharp.
Chen Jingzhi's fingers were under the hilt of the sword, but the moment he exerted force, a bloody mark appeared on Lou Kongyu's neck.
Mu Yanyan lost her voice, "Kong Yu!!"
The culprit licked the blood on his nails and laughed softly, "Boy, I advise you to think it over before you do anything."
Chen Jingzhi put the sword in his hand back into the scabbard with a sullen face.
Later, Mu Yanyan tried to hold back but couldn't. She shouted loudly: "Don't use Ah Chang's body to do such disgusting things!"
The mirage shark narrowed its eyes and saw four or five cuts on Mu Yanyan's body. She groaned and fell to her knees.
The mirage shark was very satisfied with the situation. He chuckled softly, licked his lips with his tongue, and spoke in an extremely sticky voice, "Speaking of which, the sacrifice... is still better to be a girl——"
Shen Jingzhi never let down his guard.
While she was talking, the sword came out of its sheath, leaving a deep cut on the ground, but the target was no longer there.
The fish that was suddenly strangled let out a whimper.
The mirage shark had no time to pay attention to him. Her face, which was covered with scales, showed an expression of doubt and suspicion. She looked at Chen Jing carefully for a while, as if she was confirming something.
After a while, she suddenly laughed, "This sword intent? Could you be his disciple?"
She seemed unable to suppress the ecstasy in her heart and suddenly burst into laughter, "Hahahaha -- haha --"
"I've changed my mind! I want you to be the sacrifice!!"
Her expression suddenly turned cold, revealing her sharp teeth. She spoke word by word, "I will tear it off bite by bite, piece by piece..."
As she spoke, the hostage who was being strangled by her and whose struggle had gradually weakened seemed to regain his strength.
The boy pried open his scale-covered fingers one by one and asked in a gentle tone that was completely different from his usual voice: "Oh? Really?"
Mirage:?!
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