Unknown friends
In the confrontation in Shucheng, all the young talents of the righteous path came out in full force, but they fainted before they even saw the enemy. If it weren't for Su Qingjun, they would have been wiped out in Shucheng.
This battle seemed to have worn out the courage of the righteous sects, and they later announced that they would recuperate until they found the right opportunity to fight again.
But in reality, they are hiding in their own territory and implementing strict control policies in the areas under their jurisdiction, arresting and interrogating any suspicious persons they find.
It makes everyone feel insecure.
The people were also in panic.
The hall master believed that the last battle had greatly boosted the Soul Devouring Hall's momentum, and felt that he needed to strike while the iron was hot and establish more major sects.
Xiao Ze was found by the right protector.
However, the right protector, who had always been enthusiastic towards him, had been treating Xiao Ze coldly since the hall master came back, and it was even worse today.
When he arrived at the main hall, Xiao Ze finally understood why the right protector had such an ugly expression on his face.
The hall master was very optimistic about Xiao Ze and believed that he could take on the important task. As he had promised in Shucheng, he appointed Xiao Ze as the left protector.
If he goes one step further, he will replace the position of right protector. No wonder he looks so unhappy.
The hall master told his plan.
He planned to set up a soul-devouring formation in the Soul-Devouring Hall's lair, and then lure people from various sects to come and catch them in a trap.
"Back then, I relied on this soul-devouring formation to sweep across the world. With my own strength, I fought against all the sects." Recalling the glorious deeds of the past, the hall master's voice was filled with nostalgia.
"But those sects know that you have the Soul-Devouring Formation. Will they still dare to come?" Xiao Ze asked.
"They don't know." The hall master sneered, "Those who came to besiege me back then broke the soul-devouring formation and sealed me, but they also died and disappeared."
Mentioning that group of people from back then, the hall master gnashed with hatred: "Those people risked their lives to break my Soul Devouring Formation, only to have their own souls drained by the formation. But their combined efforts only served to seal me away."
"Once I break through the seal, no one will be able to trap me anymore." The hall master is very confident in his own strength.
"I see. I will certainly follow the arrangements of the hall master." Xiao Ze expressed his loyalty in time.
"only......"
"Hmm?" The hall master's tone changed, as if as long as Xiao Ze said something he didn't want to hear, he would not have to leave here.
"I gained a lot from the battle in Shucheng, so I want to retreat for a while to see if my cultivation can improve. Therefore, I can't serve you during this period of time."
"Increasing your cultivation is naturally a major concern. I originally planned to let everyone in the hall rest and recuperate for a period of time. I will also set up the Soul Devouring Formation myself. The plan will begin in two years, so you can just focus on your retreat."
"Yes, thank you, Master."
After arranging things, the hall master let the right protector and Xiao Ze do their own things.
Ever since the hall master came back, the right protector has been living in a cave some distance away from the main hall, because the hall master doesn't like to be disturbed by anyone around.
On the way back, Xiao Ze pretended to be curious and asked the right protector: "Right protector, this soul-devouring formation is so powerful. It must take a lot of time to set it up."
The Hall Master said the plan wouldn't start until two years later. Does that mean it would take two years to set up the Soul Devouring Formation? Wouldn't it be better if we could attack before the formation was even set up?
The Right Guardian snorted contemptuously, "How is that possible? For a figure like the Hall Master, a mere Soul Devouring Formation wouldn't take more than an hour."
"Then why don't we lure those annoying sects here now?" Xiao Ze said, with the fierceness in his tone clearly revealed.
"You have objections to the Hall Master's arrangement? You really don't know your place anymore after becoming the Left Protector."
Xiao Ze knew that the right protector was thinking about the fact that he was promoted too quickly, and it seemed that he could not get anything out of him.
After saying goodbye to him respectfully, Xiao Ze returned to his cave.
After much thought, I still couldn't find any reason why the hall master would implement the plan two years later.
"Can you please stop spinning? It makes me dizzy." The system grumbled.
Xiao Ze looked over and saw a bright-looking female cultivator in shiny clothes sitting at her table eating casually.
The system turned into a male cultivator when it went out for a trip not long ago. After it came back, it complained that when it saw people carrying shiny things, many people looked at it with strange eyes.
So now I have become a female cultivator.
"I'm very annoyed. Be careful or I'll throw away all your food." Xiao Ze was anxious.
"What are you worried about? Tell me about it." The system said without raising its head.
"The hall master said that he wanted to set up a soul-devouring formation, but he insisted on using it two years later. Do you think there is some shocking conspiracy behind this?" Xiao Ze said.
"What earth-shattering conspiracy? He has been sealed for too long, and a soul-devouring formation has been set up, so he needs two years of recuperation." Ever since the plot went completely off track, the system has been acting like it's enjoying itself and no longer hiding anything from Xiao Ze.
"Huh? It's that simple?" Xiao Ze was shocked.
"It's that simple." The system looked at Xiao Ze making a fuss, its eyes full of contempt.
"Then tell me, if I send a message to Su Qingjun now and ask the righteous to attack the Soul Devouring Hall now, will our chances of winning be greater?" Xiao Ze said happily.
"That makes sense. But if we come here rashly, those who are on the righteous path might die here." said the system.
"Why? Wasn't he very weak? How could more people die?"
"Although he can be killed easily, the Soul Devouring Formation is connected to him. The weaker he is, the faster it will absorb the spiritual energy of those within it. If you send someone from the righteous path now," the system rested its chin on its hand and thought seriously for a moment, "those above the Nascent Soul stage should be able to hold out for a while."
"So you're saying we can only let him recuperate? Then when he's better, won't the Soul Devouring Formation be even more powerful?"
No wonder those righteous predecessors had to sacrifice their lives hundreds of years ago to seal the leader of the Soul Devouring Hall. With this incredible plug-in that absorbs the enemy's spiritual power to replenish themselves, how could they fail?
"So the author wrote that love can influence him." The system said unhappily.
"Then are you sure that the hall master will not get angry and do evil again after knowing that you are ranked third in Jiang Xi's harem?" Xiao Ze also mocked.
"Tsk, no matter what, it has nothing to do with me. You disrupted the plot yourself, so you have to figure it out yourself." After finishing the delicious food, the system burped and returned to the system space.
Xiao Ze sighed and worked tirelessly to clean up the mess left by the system.
Recalling what the hall master said in the main hall, the soul-devouring formation can be broken, but how?
After tidying up the table, Xiao Ze took out a pen and paper, wrote down the hall master's plan, and asked the system to bring it to Su Qingjun.
At the same time, he emphasized worriedly that no one else should know about this except Su Qingjun, because the Soul Devouring Hall's spies have not been completely eliminated. The more people know, the greater the risk of exposure.
Although there is no way to destroy the Soul-Devouring Formation now, there are still two years. Su Qingjun is looking for a solution in Tianxuan Sect, and he is also looking for clues in the Soul-Devouring Hall. They will find it eventually.
"System? System?" After writing the letter, Xiao Ze began to call the system continuously.
"Oh, I heard it, I heard it." The system said impatiently: "I just took a break and you're calling me."
"Well, weren't you suspended? Now you don't have to worry about the plot anymore, so what are you busy with?"
The system is about to get angry.
Xiao Ze quickly stopped talking: "Please help me deliver this letter to Su Qingjun. Remember, you must not let anyone else find out."
"Hmph." The system snatched the letter away unhappily and disappeared on the spot.
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Since entering the Nascent Soul stage and becoming an elder, Su Qingjun moved to a mountain to live alone.
After returning from Shucheng, he wanted to secretly search for Xiao Ze again, but the head of the sect knew his plan in advance and ordered him to stay in the sect and practice hard so that he could better deal with the Soul Devouring Hall.
After returning from getting medicine for his injuries, Su Qingjun keenly noticed that an unfamiliar person had entered his room.
But since this person was able to sneak into the sect and enter his room without being noticed, it shows that he is quite powerful.
Now he could sense that this person had no ill intentions and just wanted him to discover it.
However, Su Qingjun remained alert. When she entered the room, she found a bright-colored woman in red sitting at her table. What attracted more attention than her appearance were the countless sparkling ornaments on her body.
"Who are you?" Su Qingjun asked, his right hand already gathering strength.
"You don't need to know. I'm just doing someone a favor and delivering a letter to you," said the system.
"Who are you delivering the letter for?"
"Xiao Ze."
After this name came out of the system's mouth, the expected relaxation of vigilance did not appear, and Su Qingjun even summoned his natal sword.
"What did you do to Xiao Ze?" There was anger in Su Qingjun's tone.
The system immediately knew he had misunderstood and quickly explained, "He's fine. We have a good relationship, so he asked me to deliver the letter to you. Would you like to take a look at the contents of the letter first?"
Su Qingjun then took the envelope, but he still held the sword in his hand.
I opened the envelope and unfolded the letter paper. It was indeed Xiao Ze's handwriting on the paper.
After reading the contents of the letter, Su Qingjun put away his sword, but his hands were still tightly holding the letter paper, looking at the last line of words: Senior Brother, you must take good care of your injuries.
The joy in my heart was already reflected on my face, and I couldn't suppress it at the corners of my mouth.
Xiao Ze was indeed still concerned about him.
Su Qingjun carefully put the letter into the envelope, put it in his arms, and asked the system: "I'm writing a reply letter. Can you help me bring it to him?"
"Well, sure." The system said nonchalantly, sitting on another chair.
Not long after, Su Qingjun finished writing the reply and handed it to the system. Along with the reply, there was also a jade pendant that had never been seen before stuffed into the envelope. No one knew where Su Qingjun found so many jade pendants.
"Excuse me," Su Qingjun handed the letter to the system. Finally, he couldn't help but ask the question he had been wanting to ask: "What is your relationship with Xiao Ze?"
If what this person just said is true, he and Xiao Ze have a good relationship, then why has he never known of this person's existence?
If they met in the Soul Devouring Hall, then why would this person willingly betray the Soul Devouring Hall to help Xiao Ze?
"We?" The system pointed at itself, a little confused as to why Su Qingjun asked this: "Good friends."
She and Xiao Ze should be considered good friends, after all, they are now sharing hardships.
"When did you two meet?"
Hey, that was too early. They met right after Xiao Ze died in that world.
But this definitely cannot be told to Su Qingjun.
"We met when he first came to Tianxuan Sect." This is also true.
"We met just after arriving here." Su Qingjun repeated in a low voice. It turned out that they had known each other for a long time, even earlier than when he first met Xiao Ze.
Then why didn't Xiao Ze introduce this good friend to me?
Could it be that the two of them weren't just friends? Xiao Ze was too embarrassed to introduce himself?
The more Su Qingjun thought about it, the more outrageous it seemed.
The system watched as his expression grew increasingly solemn, completely baffled. It stretched out its hand and waved it in front of him: "Anything else you want to ask? If not, I'll be leaving."
Su Qingjun finally came back to his senses: "Okay. Thank you."
The system disappeared again.
Su Qingjun was left alone, shocked by her cultivation level, and then she continued to ponder her "unusual" relationship with Xiao Ze.
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