Chapter 76: Don't be angry, don't be angry... I, I will help you massage...
Zhongyuzhou, Kunwu Mountain.
In the Xuanwu Hall of the Tianqi Sect, monks from various sects gathered together, and the elders of the first-class families and sects were among them.
"Ever since the chaos at the Immortal Sect Competition, tragedies have occurred frequently in the world of cultivation, and demons and monsters have wreaked havoc on the world. We cannot continue to let this go on."
Xuanyuan Ming sat among the monks. Although he had white hair and beard, he was still energetic and had a pair of bright eyes.
He looked around and said, "I am honored to be among you, the venerable ones, and I have invited you all to come here to discuss this matter. I wonder what your opinions are?"
He Runzhi, the elder of the Qingxuan Sword Sect, and Tang Wuxin looked at each other, but did not speak first.
Today, cultivators from "one sect, two schools and four families" in the world of cultivating immortals gather here. Although they appear to be living in harmony, there are actually undercurrents.
The Qingxuan Sword Sect, the Ganyang School, the Tianlin School, the Jiang Family, the Gu Family, and the Yuan Family only unite for a moment when facing a common enemy.
"In that case, Jiang will serve as a catalyst."
Jiang Huai, the Jiang clan patriarch, spoke first, his eyes solemn. "Since the chaos at the Immortal Sect Competition, many disciples from various sects have disappeared, their fate uncertain. Even my beloved disciple, Jiang Zhou, was not spared."
When these words were spoken, several elders looked surprised.
They were not unaware of the disappearance of their disciples, but they did not expect that even Jiang's own disciples would suffer such a cruel fate.
Jiang Huai added, "However, the cause of my beloved disciple's death is already clear. He was murdered by the demons! Not only by the damned demon beast, but also by a demon spy who had infiltrated our clan!"
"There's actually a demon spy!"
"There are indeed people in the cultivation world colluding with the demons..."
The monks were no longer calm and started discussing with their fellow sect members.
"How did Chief Jiang deal with the spy? Do you know if he has any companions?" Xuanyuan Ming said, stroking his beard.
"Of course I killed him." Jiang Huai snorted coldly, "I used soul-searching techniques to confirm that he had a companion, but that guy cursed the traitor. Before I could find out who it was, the traitor had already died suddenly."
He paused, then continued, "According to Zhuoguang Sword Master Chen Mu, the person behind this... is at least at the Out-of-Body Stage."
"! A powerful being in the Out-of-Body Stage!"
The monks suddenly exploded in an uproar, with everyone talking about it.
"I also agree with what Patriarch Jiang said."
The Grand Elder of the Ganyang Sect also spoke, and the discussions gradually died down.
"During the chaos of the Immortal Sect Competition, it was no accident that the damned Blood Demon and the Demon Lord were able to sneak into our sect. Even though the Blood Demon was quite skilled in stealth, we checked the barrier afterwards and found no breaches."
He said in a resolute voice, "Plus, that demon didn't go to the Qingxuan Sword Sect to forcibly seize the demon dragon, but instead came to our sect to kidnap hostages. There must be cultivators to assist in this matter."
The monks' expressions became more gloomy.
At this moment, an angry voice suddenly sounded.
"The demons have been causing chaos more than once. I'd like to ask the famous demon-suppressing Gu family." An elder from the Dongxu Sect, a medium-sized sect, looked directly at the Gu family's seat. "How exactly do you suppress these demons?"
The whole audience suddenly fell silent.
Gu Xun, who had been drinking tea silently, suddenly raised his eyes and put down the porcelain cup with a "thump".
He didn't stand up, but just looked at the elder of Dongxu Sect and said, "If it weren't for the Gu family, the demons would have already fled in droves, and your sect would probably have ceased to exist."
"you--!"
"Hey, everyone, let's talk it over."
It was Sima Huai, the leader of the Tianlin Sect, who came to smooth things over. He was of high status, and the moment he opened his mouth, the two men stopped talking.
Sima Huai looked at Gu Xun, his handsome face filled with intimacy. "Elder Gu Xun, I heard that the Gu family had a major turmoil not long ago. Elders Gu Tai and Gu Ji both died tragically, and even the head of the family, Gu Mingting, passed away... It's truly heartbreaking."
Gu Xun's scholarly face was expressionless, he just looked at him calmly.
Sima Huai continued, "I personally went there to offer my condolences not long ago, but unfortunately, I heard that your sect was undergoing closed-door restructuring, so I was unable to enter. Elder Gu Xun, could you please tell us what exactly happened within the Gu Clan?"
His eyes turned, and his tone was full of concern: "I heard that at that time, it seemed that many demons had entered the Gu family?"
Gu Xun's eyes suddenly turned cold.
The whole audience erupted in uproar.
An elder from a medium-sized sect whispered, "Could it be that the demon clan spy is related to the Gu family?"
"Hush, don't be arrogant!"
Although it was spoken in a low voice, the monks all had sharp senses and could hear the entire conversation clearly.
Gu Xun turned the cup in his hand, his expression did not change at all.
He looked Sima Huai straight in the eye and said:
"The turmoil within the Gu clan was actually the clan leader's attempt to eliminate the rebels and protect his people. During the Immortal Sect Competition, the clan leader was severely injured in a fierce battle with the Demon Lord, and thus died young in the midst of this chaos..."
Having said this, Gu Xun lowered his eyelids and looked extremely sad.
Many cultivators also recalled Gu Mingting's heroic appearance in the Jiuxiao Martial Arts Arena and sighed softly.
The elder of the Ganyang sect also said lightly: "Thanks to Fellow Daoist Gu Mingting, we were able to defeat the demon clan in that chaos."
Gu Xun heard the surrounding voices of doubt gradually subside, and immediately said: "Also, since Sect Leader Si said that he didn't know what happened to our clan, why did he say that there are so many demons in our clan?"
He paused, his tone growing colder.
"Could it be that the clan leader has planted a spy within our clan?"
The smile on Sima Huai's face suddenly froze.
Another cultivator whispered, "I've heard that the Tianlin Sect and the Gu family have a close relationship. I didn't expect that after Gu Mingting's arrival, the Tianlin Sect would be the first to raise doubts..."
"If there are spies even within the Gu family, I'm afraid there are spies within our clan as well..."
Sima Huai immediately spoke up: "Of course not. Elder Gu Xun misunderstood."
"Oh, what a misunderstanding..."
Gu Xun nodded as he spoke, his tone exaggerated.
He put on a leisurely smile again and raised the porcelain cup towards Sima Huai.
"Since there are no spies, then Sect Leader Si must have misheard some rumor. Come on, don't let this misunderstanding destroy the friendship between the two clans."
Sima Huai raised the wine jar with a forced smile and drank it in one gulp.
The other monks watched them fighting in silence.
At the Qingxuan Sword Sect seat, He Runzhi sent a message to Tang Wuxin, "The Gu family is not only capable of defeating the demons, but they also use their tactical skills to great effect."
Tang Wuxin replied via voice transmission, "Even though the clan leader is gone, the Gu clan hasn't declined. Instead, it's become increasingly prosperous. When Gu Congxing from Zhuoguang Peak returns, he will surely be able to take the top spot in the clan."
He Runzhi nodded involuntarily.
At this moment, the person from the Yuan family who had been silent all this time suddenly spoke.
"The Gu family has been suppressing demons for a hundred years, and Gu Mingting has even risked his life to slay many demons. Everyone who visits Northern Continent is grateful."
Yuan Ling, the head of the Yuan family - the current medical saint, had a sharp gaze and a pair of beautiful eyes looking directly at Sima Huai.
"If we want to hold someone accountable, how can the Tianlin Sect not mention the rebellion of the Dream Demon and the Blood Demon?"
But before Sima Huai could respond, she stopped looking at him and glanced at the monks in the hall.
"But everyone, please don't forget that we are gathered here to discuss how to deal with the demonic chaos and the disappearance of our disciples, not to engage in internal strife."
As she said this, she stood up, her appearance cool and distinguished.
"If we continue this useless conversation, I'll have to take my leave. There are still many patients waiting..."
"Hey, Master Medical Saint, please stay, please stay."
A somewhat anxious voice sounded, but the tone was not harsh, and it was quite earnest.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Xuanyuan Chu, the elder of Tianqi Sect, running towards them with small steps, a thin layer of sweat on his handsome face.
He wiped his forehead with his sleeve and gave a slightly embarrassed smile to the monks present.
But most of the monks didn't look at him.
Behind him, Xie Qingnian, her face covered with white gauze, walked towards him lightly and gracefully.
Even without saying anything, he attracted many people's attention.
"Xuanyuan Chu, what are you doing here to cause trouble again?"
Xuanyuan Ming looked at his son with some disdain: "It's okay to be late, but why did you bring your disciples here? Those present are all the leaders and elders of various sects!"
"Father, I do have something important to tell our distinguished guest."
Xuanyuan Chu bowed to everyone and said, "I'm sure you've all heard about the disappearance of our young disciple. To be honest, my disciple Xie Qingnian has been investigating this matter and has made some discoveries."
He signaled Xie Qingnian to come forward with his eyes.
Xie Qingnian walked up to him, bowed politely to everyone, and then spoke.
"I previously investigated various sects and discovered that half of the missing disciples were alive, while half were dead. There were both men and women, with varying levels of cultivation. However, all of them were gifted."
"In addition, the places where some of the disciples disappeared still have traces of demons or monsters."
Her voice was so soft and soothing that all the monks present listened attentively.
"In my opinion, this matter is closely related to the demonic rebellion. Therefore, the person behind this may be hiding in the demonic realm or the devil's domain. If we are looking for spies, we can start there - first target those who have close ties with the demons and have a close relationship with them."
Some of the monks have already nodded in agreement.
After Xie Qingnian finished speaking, he bowed politely and left silently.
Sima Huai looked at her and Xuanyuan Chu, his eyes narrowed.
"Xie Xiaoyou is right." A cultivator spoke first. He was the elder of the Ji family in Mingnan Prefecture.
"Not bad. It's much more useful than listening to some guy's nonsense."
Yuan Ling raised the teacup in his hand and took a sip.
He Runzhi remained silent.
He looked at Tang Wuxin beside him for a moment, and Tang Wuxin shook his head slightly.
"Since that's the case, it's getting late today. Why don't you all take a rest for the night and continue the discussion tomorrow."
Xuanyuan Ming said, "A small courtyard has been prepared for you all in the guest peak. Venerables, please do not despise my humble abode."
The monks around him all hurriedly said "No, no, no" and dispersed with the other monks.
He Runzhi and Tang Wuxin walked to the Qingxuan Sword Sect's guest house and immediately set up an isolation barrier.
Tang Wuxin said, "Lan Jue is right. My disciple's disappearance is definitely not the work of an ordinary demon."
He Runzhi stroked his beard and sighed.
He took out the wine jug from his spiritual ring and did not touch the wine in the guest house.
"According to Lan Jue, this matter is related to the Kong family's extermination case..."
He Runzhi raised his head and took a sip of wine, then continued:
"Although it's an unsolved case, you and I both know that the demons alone can't wipe it out overnight. It's just that the various immortal sects are suspicious of each other, but without any evidence, and unwilling to be the first to blame, they all remain silent."
Tang Wuxin propped his chin with his hand and thought, "Jiang Huai mentioned earlier that the person behind the scenes has the ability to leave the body, so this makes sense."
"Hmph, this is the only useful clue in this meeting." He Runzhi stroked his beard.
Tang Wuxin: "Then, based on what you've seen, are there any people who are suspicious?"
After all, they didn't come here hoping to find out the truth, they just came here to observe carefully.
He Runzhi: "From what I see, there are so many suspicious people. Aside from Yuan Ling, who is straightforward and honest, the others all look like they are full of schemes."
Tang Wuxin nodded. "That's right. Although Xie Qingnian did share some of his findings at the end, he's still just a junior, and what he's learned is far from what we know."
Having said this, she was silent for a moment, then raised her lips and sneered.
"In that case, her timing is truly fortuitous. I'm afraid she was waiting outside."
He Runzhi responded, "After all, it's only the first day. It would be too embarrassing to part ways on bad terms."
When the two of them talked about this, they stopped talking.
After a moment, Tang Wuxin stood up and looked out the window at the view of Kunwu Mountain.
She said quietly, "Chaos is coming, and it's unclear who's the enemy. Who is stirring up trouble?"
Above the mountains, a lone goose flew by quickly, its wings reflecting the bright sunlight.
"Ga—"
"Ga—"
Gu Congxing looked at the giant bird-shaped beast in the sky, following its figure with his eyes.
"Gu Congxing?"
Si Junjian beside him asked softly.
"nothing."
Gu Congxing shook his head: "Shall we go straight back to the Demon Palace of the Underworld Lord?"
At this moment, both of them were sitting on Tiaotiao's back, and the scenery below was passing by rapidly.
"Yes. If you want to survive the thunder tribulation, it will be safer there."
Si Junjian looked at Hua Yi's figure in front of him and said suddenly, "Don't worry, I will protect you. No demon tribe will come to cause trouble."
"Um."
Gu Congxing tilted his head to look at him. Although Si Junjian still looked straight ahead, his ears gradually turned red.
"...Why are you staring at me?"
"Nothing." Gu Congxing chuckled and blinked, "It's just that you, the Holy Son of the Demon Clan, already look quite majestic and reliable! I, Xiaoxian, really admire you--"
"What nonsense!"
Si Junjian was like a cat with its fur standing on end, his voice suddenly rising: "I've always been like this!"
"Yes, yes~"
Gu Congxing continued to tease him.
"You bastard!"
Si Junjian blushed and scolded softly, then raised his hand to scratch Gu Congxing's waist.
"Hey! Don't... Hahahahaha!"
Gu Congxing bent down to dodge, but Si Junjian was more agile.
The two hands holding the bow and shooting the arrow seemed to be groping for the most suitable position on the bow named "Gu Congxing", wandering freely on the slender waist.
"Hahaha... I, I beg for mercy!" Gu Congxing had no idea he was so ticklish. He laughed so hard that his legs were bent all over. "Stop tickling me, I... am going to fall!"
"Ah~" When Tiaotiao heard this, she actually made her body a little bigger.
Gu Congxing looked at this "accomplice" in disbelief.
“Tiaotiao you…!”
"Hahaha!" This time it was Si Junjian's turn to laugh out loud.
Gu Congxing's face turned slightly red, her hair was slightly messy, and even tears overflowed from her pair of bright black eyes. Looking at her watery eyes, she actually looked more pitiful.
But he had no idea about this, and was staring at Si Junjian with anger, so he looked as if he had been severely bullied, and tears were about to fall.
However, this will only make the bad guy more anxious.
Si Junjian stopped what he was doing and his throat churned.
He shifted his gaze to look ahead again, but after a moment his gaze was drawn back like a magnet.
He did not take back his hand from Gu Congxing's waist. He stared at Gu Congxing and moved his head closer.
The voice that was usually proud and cold was now light and gentle.
"Don't be angry, don't be angry... Let me rub it for you?"
As he said this, his right hand rubbed Gu Congxing's waist up and down, his palm burning with heat.
Gu Congxing felt his touch and his whole body trembled again.
Looking at Si Junjian's increasingly dark eyes and his head moving closer, he almost laughed out of anger.
"When did you learn to be so smooth-talking?"
Si Junjian didn't care at all. Instead, he tilted his head, showing the best angle he knew for himself.
He looked up at Gu Congxing, his eyes bright.
"...Is it really impossible?"
Gu Congxing looked at him in a way he had never seen before, and his eyes widened in surprise.
"you--"
“Cough cough cough!”
Hua Yi's voice suddenly rang out, startling both young men and quickly sitting up straight.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to bother you. But since you didn't notice, I still wanted to remind you..."
Hua Yi's gaze shifted to Gu Congxing, and she raised her head towards his collar:
"That, seems to be your communication spiritual device, right?"
Gu Congxing suddenly lowered his head and realized that the communication artifact Mo Yu had been flashing for a long time.
His ears turned red and he immediately took it out.
"Gu Congxing."
Xiao Wangyou's voice came from the opposite side. Si Junjian turned his head and looked at the black spiritual weapon suspiciously.
"How could it be him?!" When did Xiao Wangyou get in touch with Gu Congxing?
"Yes. What do you want to see me about?"
Gu Congxing ignored Si Junjian's questioning and responded to the magic weapon.
Xiao Wangyou has never contacted him since he gave him Mo Yu. This time there must be something important.
But Xiao Wangyou's cautious nature came into play at this moment. He was silent for a moment and asked, "Is there anyone with you now?"
"yes."
"Then I'll contact you later."
As soon as these words were spoken, the light on the spiritual weapon dimmed.
Gu Congxing looked at the magic weapon in his hand thoughtfully, but heard the sound of gnashing teeth beside him.
"What's the hidden secret here? Why do you have to contact me privately?"
Si Junjian narrowed his eyes and was about to ask again, but he heard Hua Yi laugh:
"Xiao Si, as a man, you should be more open-minded and stop being jealous."
"What?! I didn't—"
"Come on." Hua Yi waved her hand and glanced at him sideways.
"Speaking of which, the Blood Moon Night will be coming soon within the demon race. The demon bloodline in your body is not yet stable, so don't let it riot then."
"Hmph, I know."
"You..." Hua Yi sighed and the smile on her face gradually faded.
The magnificent view of the Demon Palace was reflected in her field of vision. Hua Yi blinked and looked straight at Si Junjian.
She looked quite serious, with none of the teasing she had shown earlier.
"We're almost at the Demon Palace. Xiao Si, have you made your decision?"
Si Junjian also restrained his expression and looked at her solemnly.
Gu Congxing also turned his gaze to Si Junjian.
At that time, the three of them had just started bleeding when Hua Yi threw several fireball talismans into the tower, letting a blazing flame ignite behind her.
In the firelight, Hua Yi, her face stained with blood, whispered, "Xiao Si, you've heard the truth too. I've made up my mind to avenge Lan Yan—"
"Kill Sima Huai with my own hands. At any cost."
There was a blazing fire in her eyes: "Will you come with me?"
Si Junjian did not respond immediately at that time, so Hua Yi asked again.
Si Junjian sat on Tiao Tiao's back and opened his mouth carefully.
"I--"
"Oh my, you're finally back!"
A familiar voice was heard in the air. The three of them looked up and saw that it was Yin Hou flying closer.
He held the guqin and spoke in an urgent voice.
"Come to the Demon Palace quickly, the Lord of Hell is waiting for you."
Si Junjian frowned and asked, "What happened?"
"It's the Blood Demon! The Lord of Hell wanted to summon him to meet you, but he wasn't in the Demon Palace!"
"He was running around without a care in the world, even though he had only a little life left. We suspected—"
"His goal is to enter the world of cultivation!"
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Author's note: Ah, I wrote too much and it's late! I'm so sorry! (sliding down)
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