Chapter 162 The reason why Xuantian Sect is holding on tightly

Moon-grabbing city.

Chu Ning’s spiritual sense was firmly locked onto the two figures. He wanted to know who was setting a trap for him.

When he got the jade slip at the post station, he only took a glance at the contents and knew that it couldn't have been written by Senior Brother Gu.

There is an unspoken understanding between him and Senior Brother Gu.

Senior Brother Gu knew that he didn't really care about Wen Jinzong and would not write to him for help.

At the same time, in Senior Brother Gu's heart, I am also a seed. If he removes me from the Wenjin Sect, if the disciples of the Wenjin Sect really encounter a catastrophic disaster, I can still avenge them after several years.

This was because someone knew that he was in Lanyue City and wrote a letter to him in the name of Senior Brother Gu so that he could go to the contact address mentioned in the letter.

Knowing that someone had written a letter to him pretending to be Senior Brother Gu, Chu Ning spread out his spiritual sense after walking out of the post station, and soon discovered that there were two foundation-building cultivators staring at him in secret.

These two people were very cautious and did not use their spiritual sense to pay attention to me. They were afraid of being discovered by me. They also thought that they did not dare to disperse their spiritual sense on the street.

Chu Ning followed the two men from a distance, with his spiritual sense spread out completely. The person currently in charge of Lanyue City was an early Jindan elder from the Xiyue Sect, and it was impossible for him to detect his spiritual sense.

After passing through most of Lanyue City, Chu Ning stopped because the two men entered a mansion.

"Elder, Chu Ning has taken the letter."

"Very good. Starting tomorrow, the two of you will keep watch at the gate of Xiyue Sect. If Chu Ning comes out, report immediately."

"Yes, Elder."

The two cultivators in the late Qi Condensation stage retreated respectfully, and the old man called the elder sat in the hall for a while, then walked out of the hall and went to the backyard of the mansion.

"Elder Wang, everything is going according to your plan. Chu Ning has taken the letter and has returned to the Xiyue Sect's mountain gate."

"I understand, you did a good job."

In the backyard, Wang Sen nodded with satisfaction. When the two men reported the situation, he already knew the result.

The old man stood outside the courtyard gate, looking a little hesitant, as if he wanted to ask something but didn't dare to say it out loud.

"What else?" Wang Sen asked coldly.

"Elder Wang, according to our investigation, although Chu Ning has appeared in Taiping City, he has no reason to kill Junior Brother Qi. Could there be someone else who is the murderer?"

Zhang Chunrong finally asked the questions in his mind.

Their Huatian Mansion is a subsidiary sect of Xuantian Sect, and Junior Brother Qi, as an elder of Huatian Mansion, was killed in Taiping City, so the sect naturally had to investigate.

According to the investigation, a mysterious young man entered the city on the day Junior Brother Qi died. Then, based on the description of the soldiers guarding the city, the portrait of the mysterious young man was confirmed.

The Palace Master informed the upper sect, Xuantian Sect, of the news. Originally, he wanted to investigate the identity of the young man through Xuantian Sect, but he did not expect that Xuantian Sect would directly send a Jindan elder to handle the matter.

It was from Elder Wang that he learned that the mysterious man was called Chu Ning, from the Hundred Cities area, and had a connection with the Xiyue Sect.

After learning about Chu Ning's origins and background, Zhang Chunrong did not think that Chu Ning would be the murderer who killed Junior Brother Qi.

Because Chu Ning and Junior Brother Qi had nothing in common and there was no hatred between the two sides, Chu Ning's appearance in Taiping City was most likely just passing through the Hundred Cities area on his way to Xiyue Sect.

"When did I ever say that the murderer was Chu Ning?"

Wang Sen sneered, "But even if the murderer is not Chu Ning, Chu Ning knows the murderer's identity and may have even seen the murderer. The most likely reason Chu Ning entered Taiping City was to ask for directions. What made Chu Ning give up asking for directions and leave directly?"

Zhang Chunrong was shocked. He and the mansion lord had never thought of this.

It is possible that Chu Ning really knew who killed Junior Brother Qi, and that was why he left in a hurry in order to avoid getting involved in this mess.

"Elder Wang, can't we just ask Chu Ning in person? I don't think Chu Ning will protect a murderer who has nothing to do with him."

"madness!"

Wang Sen scolded: "Do you think Chu Ning will tell you if you ask directly? What if the murderer who killed Qi Zhiye is also someone with a background?"

After being scolded like this, Zhang Chunrong did not dare to say anything else, although he felt that what Elder Wang said was a bit awkward.

If the person who killed Junior Brother Qi really has a powerful background, then I will not seek revenge.

The other party didn't dare to reveal his identity, which meant that he was afraid of being hunted down if his identity was discovered. According to his and the Mansion Master's speculation, this person was also in the Foundation Establishment Stage and did not have a very strong background.

If he was a powerful Jindan master, he would not need to conceal his identity at all. He could just slap Junior Brother Qi to death with a single blow.

The Palace Master and I dare not avenge Junior Brother Qi, and Xuantian Sect will not hunt down a Jindan expert for Junior Brother Qi. The most we can do is ask the Jindan expert to give a reason to kill Junior Brother Qi, and then give some compensation, so that Xuantian Sect can save face.

Huatian Mansion is just one of the sixteen sects affiliated with Xuantian Sect, and Junior Brother Qi’s importance is even less.

Although he had different opinions in his heart, Zhang Chunrong did not dare to speak them out at this moment.

"Back off."

"yes."

Zhang Chunrong left the courtyard, and Chu Ning also withdrew his spiritual consciousness.

"The Xuantian Sect is still haunting us. Could it be that they still haven't given up their suspicion of me?"

Chu Ning fell into deep thought. He could hear clearly the conversation between Zhang Chunrong and Wang Sen with his spiritual sense.

Zhang Chunrong had doubts and different opinions, but he also agreed.

He suspected that he might have seen the murderer who killed Qi Zhiye, and the best way was to ask him directly. It was obviously unnecessary for the elder of Xuantian Sect to do so.

There is only one reason that can explain the actions of the Xuantian Sect elder surnamed Wang.

Xuantian Sect still has not withdrawn its suspicion that he might have killed Zheng Qingmin.

"Zheng Qingmin is definitely not worth Xuantian Sect's efforts. They have been targeting me since the Hundred Cities area, and now they have even tracked me down to Xiyue Sect."

Chu Ning had judged in his heart that the young master of Xuantian Sect would definitely not have any particularly deep feelings for Zheng Qingmin, and was definitely not doing it for revenge for Zheng Qingmin.

Could it be? Chu Ning's mind moved, and he thought of the jade slip that his spiritual consciousness could not enter among the three jade slips he had searched out of Zheng Qingmin's storage bag.

"Let's go back to the mountain gate first."

Realizing that the two men were ready to go to the Xiyue Sect's mountain gate to guard it, Chu Ning went back to the mountain gate and returned to his own cave first.

In Chu Ning's palm was the only remaining jade slip of Zheng Qingmin's three jade slips.

"Even with my Jindan realm consciousness, I can't enter this jade slip, which only proves that this jade slip is unique."

Stroking the jade slip with his fingers, Chu Ning was certain that the Xuantian Sect was chasing the murderer of Zheng Qingmin just for this jade slip.

Although Zheng Qingmin is in the late stage of foundation building, he is still some distance away from the golden elixir. However, he has a jade slip on his body that even the consciousness of the early stage of golden elixir cannot open, which means that this jade slip does not belong to Zheng Qingmin.

If he knew that this jade slip was very important to Xuantian Sect when Zheng Qingmin died, he would have found a way to get the jade slip out. But now, even though he knows that Xuantian Sect is holding on to it because of this jade slip, he will not return the jade slip to Xuantian Sect.

Not wanting to cause trouble is the principle he has always adhered to.

But this principle has a prerequisite, that is, the other party has not provoked you.

The Xuantian Sect has secretly targeted me several times. Although I haven't suffered any losses, the hatred has already been formed.

He is a man who doesn't want to cause trouble, but at the same time he holds grudges.

If the Xuantian Sect wants to use the Huatian Mansion to deal with me, then I can also use others to deal with the Xuantian Sect.

Three days later.

Something happened at the gate of Xiyue Sect.

Two men were captured by the female disciples of Xiyue Sect.

The reason was that these two men had been staying at the gate of Xiyue Sect. When they were questioned by Xiyue Sect disciples who were patrolling in Lanyue City, they could not explain why they were staying at the gate. They were taken away by the patrolling disciples of Xiyue Sect for unknown purposes.

"Elder Wang, something might happen. The Xiyue Sect will definitely know about it."

After Zhang Chunrong learned the news, he hurried to find Wang Sen. If these two disciples betrayed Huatian Mansion, he would also be in trouble.

"What are you panicking about!"

Wang Sen shouted softly, and then said loudly: "Since Fellow Daoist Li is here, why don't you come in and sit down?"

"I didn't expect that Fellow Daoist Wang is here too. There is no need for you to sit here today. I came here today to look for someone from Huatian Mansion."

A cold voice came from above the mansion, and Zhang Chunrong's body trembled. It was the Jindan powerful master of Xiyue Sect who came in person.

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"Fellow Daoist Li, you should know that Huatian Mansion is a subordinate sect of my Xuantian Sect." Wang Sen frowned.

"This is Lanyue City."

Above the mansion, a powerful female Jindan figure appeared. She did not give Wang Sen any face at all and her eyes fell directly on Zhang Chunrong.

"Zhang Chunrong, did you do something behind my back that violated the rules of Lanyue City?"

Wang Sen suddenly scolded, and Zhang Chunrong looked ashen. He knew that Elder Wang was going to abandon him.

But even so, he did not dare to reveal that it was Elder Wang who was behind the matter, because he had descendants in the Xuantian Sect's sphere of influence.

"Senior Li, Elder Wang, I…I also wanted to avenge my junior brother, so I…I did something that violated the rules of Lanyue City."

Zhang Chunrong knew how to answer, and immediately took on all the tasks that Wang Sen asked him to do.

"I... I just want to know from Chu Ning who killed my junior brother. I hope Senior Li and Elder Wang will give me your advice."

"Fellow Daoist Li, if that's the case, then Zhang Chunrong's actions are justified. Although it violates the rules of Lanyue City, it's also for the sake of revenge for his junior brother."

Wang Sen took advantage of Zhang Chunrong's words and said, "Huatian Mansion is a subordinate sect of Xuantian Sect after all. I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Li to ask Chu Ning to tell us the appearance of the murderer in person."

Li Fenglin's face turned slightly cold as she listened to Wang Sen's words. She had already learned from the two captured people what the purpose of these two people guarding the mountain gate was.

He knew that Huatian Mansion was targeting Chu Ning, and he also knew who Chu Ning was.

Chu Ning's identity is no secret among the top leaders of Xiyue Sect, not to mention that she is the junior sister of Senior Sister Duan. They both had the same master. Tang Ruowei is Senior Sister Duan's disciple, no different from her own disciples. Therefore, Chu Ning is Junior Sister Duan's disciple-in-law, which means she is also her disciple-in-law.

"This is just one side of Huatian Mansion's statement. If Huatian Mansion really wants to inquire about Chu Ning, they can just go to Chu Ning directly or tell Xiyue Sect. Why do they have to be so secretive?"

Li Fenglin directly rejected Wang Sen’s request. The Huatian Mansion was keeping an eye on Chu Ning, and the story behind it was definitely not that simple.

"Friend Li, are you being too decisive?"

"If Fellow Daoist Wang wants to stop me from taking away the people from Huatian Mansion, you can try."

Listening to Li Fenglin's words, Wang Sen's expression became extremely ugly. This is Lanyue City. Even if he is not afraid of Li Fenglin, there is more than just Li Fenglin in Xiyue Sect.

"Zhang Chunrong, my Xuantian Sect will not let this matter go."

Wang Sen looked at Li Chunrong with a cold gaze. Li Chunrong knew that this was Elder Wang's assurance to him but also a warning.

Li Fenglin glanced at Wang Sen and said nothing more. Then she left with Li Chunrong.

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Xiyue Sect.

Yao Xin was preparing to go to the market to buy some medicinal pills, but when he was leaving the mountain gate, he happened to overhear the conversation of the disciples guarding the mountain gate.

"This Huatian Mansion is really bold. They actually dare to follow our Xiyue Sect's people."

"Elder Li took action personally, and all the people from Huatian Mansion were arrested."

"If Hua Tianfu dares to stare at our sect's disciples, he will definitely end up in trouble. But I'm curious, which disciple Hua Tianfu is staring at, do you know, Senior Sister?"

Yao Xin, who had just walked out of the mountain gate, suddenly changed his expression. The people from Huatian Mansion came to the mountain gate of Xiyue Sect to follow them. Were they coming for him?

Exposed? "The person being watched by Huatian Mansion is called Chu Ning. I don't know him. I heard he is a male cultivator. He should be a disciple of Hongri Peak."

"According to the confessions of the two men from Huatian Mansion, they were targeting Chu Ning because Chu Ning knew who the murderer was who killed a foundation-building elder from Huatian Mansion. I don't know what happened afterwards, but Elder Li took the man away."

Yao Xin, who had originally planned to leave the mountain gate, felt a chill in his heart at this moment.

The people in Huatian Mansion thought Chu Ning knew who killed Qi Zhiye? So when he felt someone following him, was that person Chu Ning?

Thinking of this, Yao Xin just took a quick stroll around the market town and then returned to the mountain gate, heading towards Hongri Peak as soon as possible.

At Hongri Peak, Chu Ning was standing in front of the cave entrance. It was he who was responsible for the capture of the two men from Huatian Mansion.

The method was very simple. He just mentioned it casually on the Hongri Peak and said that he saw two suspicious men outside the mountain gate.

Many of the law enforcement disciples in Lanyue City are male cultivators from Hongri Peak. What he said deliberately when he was drinking with Meng Simeng was overheard by others.

"The real master has arrived."

Chu Ning smiled when his spiritual sense sensed Yao Xin's arrival.

Yao Xin landed on the ground with her sword. When she saw the smile on Chu Ning's face, she knew in her heart that her guess was correct. The person who followed her was Chu Ning.

"Don't worry, Senior Sister Yao, I know nothing." Chu Ning gave Yao Xin a reassurance.

"What benefit do you want?" Yao Xin was not relieved by Chu Ning's words, but asked.

"I am somewhat envious of Senior Sister Yao's sharp spiritual awareness."

Chu Ning looked at Yao Xin with a smile. His spiritual sense was obviously far superior to Yao Xin's, so how did Yao Xin discover him? And when he scanned the City Lord's Mansion with his spiritual sense, he did not find Yao Xin.

"Okay, now that this matter is settled, I will give you the magic."

Yao Xin agreed readily. Chu Ning's request was not excessive. It was just to have one more person to practice.

"It's settled then."

The two parties reached an agreement and Yao Xin left quickly. Staying here for too long would easily arouse speculation from others.

Just a quarter of an hour after Yao Xin left, a voice was heard.

"Chun Ning, come to Yuefeng."

(End of this chapter)