After Qiu Zhang's formal approval, the Zhenyan Sect's prestige immediately rose to another level, and for a time it even seemed to be a leading sect among immortal cultivators. This was different from Ning Hui's previous two lives. In his previous life, he heard the news of Master Qiu Zhang's announcement of joining the Zhenyan Sect decades later. At that time, the Zhenyan Sect was just an insignificant small sect, which caused quite a stir, and some even rumored that the person in charge of the sect was actually the ghost cultivator Qiu Zhang.
Later, during the great calamity in Xianze, although it was the sect leader who led his disciples to repel the demons, such rumors never stopped.
But now things have moved ahead of schedule, and Nie Zheng, who caused that catastrophe, is still staying at the sect! There's also been no movement from Tian Sheng Mountain. The demon invasion has vanished without a trace. Even Ning Hui is somewhat confused as to why things have turned out this way.
"What's so hard to understand? Isn't it all thanks to you?" Youyou suddenly turned her head, interrupting his grumbling, and casually replied.
"What?" Ning Hui was stunned, but he hadn't done anything. He was just afraid of dying, so he simply switched sects and joined another one.
“But you told us the truth, didn’t you?” Youyou glanced at him, put down the account book in her hand, and said seriously, “Back then, if you hadn’t told us that there were spirits on Yuyu Island, we definitely wouldn’t have gone there. Naturally, we wouldn’t have discovered the vengeful spirits there, and we certainly wouldn’t have sent anyone out to investigate the truth of the matter.”
“That’s right!” Ling Qi nodded in agreement. “I also believe that the matter of the sect competition is related to Yue Qiu realizing that we are investigating this matter. He was afraid that sooner or later the investigation would lead to him, so he decided to act as soon as possible.” Given how good he was at disguising himself, if it weren’t for the urgency of the situation, he would have surely come up with a better way to extract the life force from the Heavenly Maiden without being discovered by the other sects. The reason he acted directly during the competition was probably because his deeds were about to be exposed.
"And about that catastrophe you mentioned, Nie Zheng has never been to Tian Sheng Mountain, and that's all because of your instructions!" If it weren't for Ning Hui's reminder, they might still be trying to figure out a way to wait for Feng Rong to hatch. You You continued, "If anyone really stopped that catastrophe and saved the world, it would be you."
"Me?" Save the world! Is it that simple? Ning Hui was stunned, somewhat unable to react. He had never thought of such a noble thing. He was just an ordinary person, simply wanting to live and survive, so ordinary that he had never even considered how to save everyone. After all, he had tried in his two previous lives, but ultimately only met with the same ending. Who could have imagined that resolving everything would be so simple? Everything has a cause and effect; just one act of honesty, explaining everything from his past lives, led to this outcome.
"By the way, Nie Zheng has been staying with you, right?" You You asked casually, thinking of his adopted brother. "Isn't he planning to go out and look for someone recently?"
Ning Hui's lips twitched. Remembering someone, her face darkened. She then came to her senses, "He said he's searched all over the Immortal Realm for years but hasn't gotten as much information as he has within the sect, so he's decided to stop looking!" Actually, he's just too lazy to put in the effort and wants to rely on them. If Nie Zheng hadn't already become an immortal, he probably would have joined the sect already.
"Alright!" You You had no objections. "Just let him help Qiu Zhang with a few more lessons." After all, he was an immortal, and there was a ready-made example for him to guide his disciples in cultivation, which would be more practical.
"But the spirit stones used for the pending orders will still be deducted," Ling Qi suddenly added seriously. "His expenses for these days will be recorded in your accounts first. How you brothers divide them is up to you!"
Ning Hui: "..." Why are you deducting his money? Aren't they brothers?!
“It’s not good for Nie Zheng to keep crowding you.” You You thought for a moment and suggested, “Since you’ve decided to stay, why not build another cave next to you? As for what kind of cave to build, you can ask Feng Yu… Huh? Where is Feng Yu?” She glanced around and found that Feng Yu, who usually attended the weekly meeting on time, was not in the hall.
"Thinking back carefully, it's been several days since I last saw Master Fengyu!" Ling Qi said with a puzzled look. "Perhaps he's been busy with sect affairs lately and can't spare the time."
You You didn't ask any more questions, but suddenly remembered something and said, "Ling Qi, you can arrange these things. I have to go out for a bit."
"What urgent matter is it?" Ling Qi asked subconsciously.
"Oh, go deliver some oranges."
"……"What?
You You had long promised Feng Rong that he would make a pact with him once he had fully recovered. However, due to the Immortal Sect Competition and the busyness of introducing Qiu Zhang to the public, the matter was delayed until now.
Although Feng Rong had a fiery temper, she was still clear-headed when it came to important matters. In recent days, she hadn't pressured Feng Rong and had even helped her handle many things. Taking advantage of her free time now, Feng Rong decided to deliver the oranges first.
As soon as You You arrived at the Second Peak, she saw Feng Rong walking out quickly, her brows furrowed and her face full of anxiety. "Where are you going?"
"Youyou!" Feng Rong stepped forward and quickly said, "I have to go back to the Feng family's Wushan Mountain."
"Now?" Seeing his unusually serious expression, she couldn't help but ask, "Why are you in such a hurry? What happened?"
Feng Rong tightened her grip on her side and replied, "It's the Sacred Tree! Feng Yu sent a message saying that our clan's Sacred Tree has encountered a problem and is showing signs of withering."
"The Sacred Tree?" You You was taken aback. What was that?
“The Sacred Tree is the place that gave birth to the Ancestral Phoenix. It is the foundation of our clan and the basis for Nirvana.” Feng Rong explained in a deep voice, “The reason why our clan has the ability to undergo Nirvana is entirely because of the existence of the Sacred Tree. If it disappears…” He did not continue, but his expression became even more solemn.
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