Thinking about his marriage, Bing Nandong completed his mission quickly. He wiped the blood off his sword and said in a cold and convincing voice, "Return to Tianyunmen."
The Tianyun Sect disciples who followed him all said, "Yes."
After returning to Tianyun Sect, Bing Nandong did not go back to the courtyard directly, but chose to go to the sect leader first to explain the mission situation and the current affairs of the Ghost Gate in the world of immortal cultivation. Recently, there have been more incidents of resentful ghosts causing trouble, which must mean that the problem at the Ghost Gate has become more serious.
In addition, he had basically completed all the tasks that Tianyun Sect needed to handle outside in the near future, so he thought about discussing with the Sect Leader that if there was nothing else to do for the time being, he could take a few days off to prepare for the wedding with Fan Zhiyi, and then leave when needed.
Dark clouds covered the Tianyun Gate from east to west. There had been too many cloudy days recently, making the Tianyun Gate seem gloomy.
Bing Nandong made his way unimpeded to the main hall. Seeing the door was ajar, he was about to knock for instructions when he heard Murong Xiao's voice from inside: "Father, it's already this late, why haven't you taken action yet? I simply can't stand Bing Nandong's swagger any longer. Does he really think he's the most powerful senior brother in Tianyun Sect, second only to the emperor?"
"No rush, no rush."
Bing Nandong originally thought Murong Xiao was here to complain again. He was used to it and would just come back later. But before Bing Nandong could leave, he heard the Sect Leader's next words: "After he and Fan Zhiyi are married, give Fan Zhiyi the medicine. When Fan Zhiyi becomes pregnant, have Bing Nandong go to the Ghost Gate to offer the sacrifice."
Pregnant?
Bing Nandong stopped his actions abruptly, frowned, and listened quietly.
Next came the voice of the elder who had appeared at the Xue residence in the Law Enforcement Hall: "What should we do next? The Sect Leader should understand that the decision of the various sects to feed the winning candidate's spirit core to help them improve their cultivation and sacrifice to the Ghost Sect is inherently unreliable. Although Bing Nandong's half-human, half-ghost identity has certain advantages, if the sacrifice fails, what will happen to the Tianyun Sect? We must consider a foolproof plan."
"When Bing Nandong was born, he was not tolerated by the Heavenly Dao. If I hadn't seen his exceptional talent for cultivation and given him an identity, my second son would never have lived to this day. The union of a human and a ghost, combined with an extremely yin body, I wonder if their offspring will have even more outstanding abilities and be able to be used by us." The Sect Leader's voice was flat, as if he wasn't the one who said these cruel words. "If Bing Nandong fails, isn't Fan Zhiyi still here? Let him mate with other suitable candidates and have children. Then we can select the best children and continue to train them as candidates for the Ghost Gate to be launched by Tianyun Sect."
Bing Nandong opened his eyes wide and even stopped breathing. He couldn't believe that this was what the headmaster he had always respected said, but the more disgusting discussion continued.
Someone seemed reluctant and asked, "Isn't this a bit too much?"
"Elder Lu, it's too late to say this now. You didn't refuse when we made this plan. What's more, isn't sealing the Ghost Gate something Bing Nandong always talks about? Moreover, this is for the good of the people of the world. Sacrificing only Bing Nandong and Fan Zhiyi is nothing. We have already lost too much for the Ghost Gate." Someone immediately retorted.
Murong Xiao echoed, "Bing Nandong has been blessed by the Tianyun Sect for over ten years. To help him maintain his Daoist heart, the entire sect has been working together to play the role of brotherly love and respect. Now it's time for him to repay us."
Elder Lu fell silent.
"Bing Nandong and Fan Zhiyi's wedding has been delayed for far too long. Ever since the incident at Wanren Hall, our Tianyun Sect has suffered heavy losses. Not only are we running out of new, high-quality candidates, but even those already in training have run out of spiritual cores to consume, slowing their progress. And the Ghost Gate incident is imminent. We can't continue like this."
The elder of the Law Enforcement Hall snorted coldly, "It's all because of the Xue family's incompetence. Miss Xue died, but she caused such a big mess!"
"No problem. Since our Tianyun Sect can already produce one Bingnandong, we can definitely train a second one. If we succeed in suppressing the Ghost Gate with Bingnandong, the Ghost Gate will be under the control of the Tianyun Sect. Then, the Tianyun Sect will be the undisputed number one sect in the world of immortal cultivation. Who would dare to disobey?"
The Sect Master did not express his opinion, but instead looked at Murong Xiao and said, "Ah Xiao, before Fan Zhiyi becomes pregnant, don't go looking for trouble with Bing Nandong. Tell everyone in Tianyun Sect to treat him as usual. Don't let him become suspicious, and don't let him have second thoughts about Tianyun Sect."
"Don't worry, Dad. I still know my limits."
The discussion inside was about to end, and Bing Nandong left the master's hall without saying a word. He clenched his hands into fists, his palms turned red, and he felt nauseous in his stomach.
In the past, after every competition, he would always be ordered by the headmaster to take a dose of fishy and bitter medicine. The headmaster only said that it was to relieve his injuries. After taking it, Bing Nandong felt that his whole body was filled with spiritual energy. He always made rapid progress in the few days of practice after the competition.
It turned out that he ate someone else's spirit core.
Bing Nandong paused after walking a thousand meters. Even though his face was extremely pale, he didn't show any sign of vulnerability. He stared blankly at the young man in white clothes walking out in front of him. "Why did you deliberately lead me to see this? Do you know everything from beginning to end?"
It was really strange that there was no disciple guarding the master's hall from beginning to end. Moreover, how could such a confidential matter be heard so easily by him? If there was no one behind the scenes, it would be impossible to explain it.
"Yes." Mr. Lu maintained his standard smile. "I just feel that it's really pitiful that Senior Brother still doesn't know anything at this point."
"Why, Mr. Lu?" Bing Nandong's nails dug deep into his palms, and drops of blood flowed down between his fingers.
His eyes were red, and the veins on his forehead bulged with suppressed anger: "We grew up together, how have I ever wronged you? Why do you treat me like this?"
"No reason." Lu Changfu closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them again, letting go of that reluctance. "It's just that I was born to suffer. Go quickly, I can't delay for much longer."
Bing Nandong stared at him intently, without any intention of moving, and was determined to get an answer.
Mr. Lu said calmly, "They're about to come out."
Bing Nandong gritted his teeth, his eyes full of expressions. After a moment of thought, he passed him and headed towards the courtyard.
After this separation, there is no possibility of going back to the past.
Lu Changfu did not look back at Bing Nandong, and Bing Nandong did not look back either. They had no way out.
The winter wind is getting stronger and colder, biting the bones.
A tear fell from the corner of Lu Changfu's eye. There was a trace of disbelief in his eyes, and then he understood. He wiped it away with his left and right thumbs, and still stood there without moving. Instead, Bing Nandong ran faster and faster, and soon he had completely left this place.
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