Chapter 117: Don’t Tell Your Secrets to Others
"What did you say?" Shangqing Zhenren was shocked. "Are you serious?"
"It's absolutely true. Chi Yanzi was dressed in rags when he came here. I guess he had suffered some hardships in Manzhou." Zhenren Qianyuan frowned and said, his face full of worry.
The elders were filled with awe upon hearing this. If the Demon Lord truly was hiding in the Savage Continent, then he was very close. Given his abilities over the years, a comeback wouldn't be difficult.
After all, he had single-handedly fought his way back to the demon world and reclaimed the throne. But now that he could command the demons, why would he linger in the human world?
Taoist Shangqing pondered for a moment, then called Han Yang to ask questions.
"Where is Elder Fu Cang?"
Seeing the expressions of his master and the elders, Han Yang wondered if Ling Xiang had gotten into trouble again. He hesitated, not knowing how to speak. Seeing this, Shang Qing Zhenren hurriedly said,
"Prioritize matters, why don't you report it quickly!"
Seeing this, Han Yang quickly replied, "Just now, the young nun went down the mountain, saying that she was going to see an old friend..."
Now no one knows where Bai Wuchang is, and she once invaded the sect during a martial arts performance. If the Demon Lord's target is really the spiritual incense, how could he allow her to play tricks like this?
"Go down the mountain quickly and find Elder Fu Cang! There must be no mistakes!" ordered Shangqing Zhenren.
Han Yang was about to take the order and leave when Master Donghui suddenly spoke.
"Wait a minute!"
Han Yang looked at the elders on the stage, not knowing what to do, when he saw Master Donghui bow to Master Shangqing and say:
"Master, please don't be so impatient. Listen to me. The demons are indeed making some moves, but I think they are still cautious. Otherwise, given the temper of that demon lord, he would have attacked our sect long ago."
"Furthermore, Fairy Tumi cast a curse on him back then. I imagine he was collecting the Life-Extending Pill because of this curse. Although many years have passed, the curse is unbreakable. Even if someone takes over another's body, the curse will accompany their soul and they will not be able to escape. That's why they only sent the White-Faced Shura."
As he spoke, he looked at Master Zhao Ming again. "Furthermore, the mountain gate formation is still strong. Even Bai Wuchang couldn't break through it, so he resorted to underhanded tactics to enter. Although we still don't know exactly how he did it, it seems that even if the Demon Lord has his own agenda, Lingxiang shouldn't be a problem."
"What we should do now is to find this thief first to prevent the demons from attacking again. That is the right thing to do."
After hearing Master Donghui's opinion, the elders all fell into deep thought. After a long while, Master Zhaoming finally spoke:
"Fourth Senior Brother, what you said is not without reason, but there are some things we must be on guard against. Back then, we never expected that the person who came to rescue Master from Fairy Sui Tumi would be this kind of person, which led to the hardship that the sect suffered. Now that we know about it, and the enemy is in the dark while we are in the light, we should be cautious and careful."
"Of course we should be cautious," said Master Chengxin, frowning. "But what Fourth Junior Brother said is not without reason. If we go on high alert now, we'll probably alert the enemy, and then it will be difficult to catch the traitor. In my opinion, it's better to pretend we don't know what's going on. Junior Sister is safe anyway, so it's not too late to sort things out first and then discuss things."
"That's exactly the point." Master Fuyin echoed, "Lingxiang isn't someone who doesn't know the big picture. Even now that she's come down the mountain, I think she has some ulterior motives. Honestly, I'm afraid we brothers aren't even a bit as cunning as she is. We'll just have to keep a close eye on her from now on."
After hearing what the elders said, Shangqing Zhenren closed his eyes and pondered for a long time before making a decision.
"In that case, Hanyang, you don't need to look for your Junior Nun for now. Instead, focus on teaching your Junior Brothers and Sisters the techniques and Daoist arts, and pretend nothing has happened. All Junior Brothers, please intensify your training to prevent the demonic invasion."
The elders bowed and nodded their approval, and Han Yang followed suit. Immortal Shangqing then instructed Immortal Qianyuan, "Second Junior Brother, come with me to see Taoist Chi Yanzi and inquire in detail about what he has been investigating."
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Lingxiang was strolling alone in the streets. She hadn't been to Guyang Old Street for a long time, but the shops on both sides were still there. However, she was worried now, and her mood was not as good as it was a few years ago.
When they reached the south of the city, the neighbors on the road were still as enthusiastic as ever when they saw Lingxiang, and they all greeted her continuously.
"Hey! Xiao Lingxiang! It's been a while since we last met. I thought your Youranju was closed!"
"Did Xiao Lingxiang find her ideal husband? Is Youranju no longer doing business?"
…
Lingxiang responded all the way, saying that she had encountered a difficult situation while out and couldn't get away, and she just came back to get some things, and she had to go out again.
Upon hearing this, everyone urged her to take care of herself and not to force herself, and Lingxiang agreed to all their requests.
Many times, she felt that if she were born into an ordinary family, without any spiritual practice or understanding of the Dao, a peaceful life like this would be fine. But she was born into a Daoist family after all, and since she knew all the reasons, she couldn't let go.
Pushing the door open, You Ran Ju was much emptier. Ever since the cleanup during the Lantern Festival, the tables, chairs, and cabinets had all been discarded, leaving the house completely empty, looking rather desolate.
"I thought you were so carefree, but how come you've become so sentimental after just a few months of not seeing each other?"
Suddenly someone spoke in the yard, and Lingxiang smiled when she heard it.
"I don't know how you, a person full of resentment, could become so cynical." He walked towards the courtyard. "Could it be that I have enlightened you and made you so open-minded?"
I saw a man in white lying on the hammock in the yard where Lingxiang used to lie. It was none other than Wu Yuan.
He was wagging his head comfortably, fiddling with his fluffy tail in his hands, and looked very comfortable.
"Of course. God has been merciful and allowed me to live in this fox form for these many years. If my heart is not as broad as that of a young girl, wouldn't I be laughed at if I told others about it?"
"What are you laughing at? Laughing at a big-tailed fox that's so desperate?" Lingxiang laughed and jumped up, sitting on the water tank in the yard. "The mortal who dares to laugh at you must not have been born yet."
"Whether or not mortals dare to laugh at me, I have no way of knowing. But I'm afraid you're the only one who bullies me like this." Wu Yuan smiled, then said, "I heard that old fellow Chi Yanzi say that you're from the Yuanqing Sect. How come those old-fashioned masters of yours are willing to let you go down the mountain?"
Master?
It seems that Senior Brother Chi Yanzi did not explain it clearly to Wu Yuan.
"Even though the Yuanqing Sect is a large sect, there aren't many people who can control me," Lingxiang said, swinging her legs slightly as she sat on the edge of the tub. "Who told you that those old-timers in the Yuanqing Sect are my masters? I'm a legitimate elder, and I have a reputation."
What? Is this what's going on?
Wu Yuan was startled at first, but then his expression returned to normal: "It seems I misunderstood. The old man only said half of what he said, and didn't say who you are."
Lingxiang looked at Wu Yuan with a smug look on her face, but in just a moment, her expression suddenly changed.
"Get down from my hammock. A big, strong man is sleeping on it with his arms and legs spread out, and it's rocking like that. If I break it, are you going to compensate me with a new one?"
Wu Yuan smiled, tucked his tail away, and jumped off the hammock. He walked over to Lingxiang and asked, "Since you've gotten me out of that old guy, why not just tell me the purpose of your trip? Why are you beating around the bush like this? It's really unlike you."
Lingxiang smiled when she heard this: "Hey, since you asked so sincerely, I will tell you reluctantly."
"Are you good at the art of transformation?"
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