“That’s right, and…”
They told the Sword Sect Master and the Worry-Free Pavilion Master everything that happened on the blood-red battlefield.
Upon hearing the words "Hall of the Dead," both sect leaders paused slightly, a fleeting look of surprise crossing their faces, before informing Song Wu and the others.
Bai Wuyou's expression was somewhat solemn. He looked out the window, stood with his hands behind his back, and slowly said, "You may not know this, but back then, the three words 'Hall of the Dead' were a taboo in the entire martial arts world. Everyone was afraid of them, especially the numerous sects. The Hall of the Dead caused great harm to the continent a long time ago!"
Xie Zhou couldn't help but feel curious upon hearing this; such a powerful force must be quite terrifying.
The sect leader of the Sword Sect also stepped forward and said, "Their power is immense, their style is eccentric, and they have repeatedly harmed the sect's capable members, so everyone despises them. Just a hundred years ago, after they were defeated by the combined forces of the ten major sects, the people of the Hall of the Dead scattered and were all exiled to the Land of Exile."
"I didn't expect them to make a comeback. This might be a catastrophe for the martial arts world, but the fact that their power has recovered to more than half in such a short time shows that they are not to be underestimated. We must be careful in the future..."
At the same time, the two sect leaders issued a gag order to their disciples.
"You must not only be careful, but also avoid alerting them. Do not mention a word about the Temple of the Dead; it must not be known to anyone..."
Xie Zhou immediately replied, "I didn't say anything today, just took a short rest."
Song Wu nodded and said, "I will keep my mouth shut... Rest assured, both sect leaders!"
"good!"
The Sword Sect Master stood up, waved his hand, and said, "That's settled then, we're leaving..."
He then returned to the Sword Sect with Xie Zhou.
Seeing Xie Zhou's somewhat reserved demeanor, which was unlike her usual temperament, the sect leader asked, "Disciple, did you gain anything from this trip?"
Xie Zhou didn't hide anything and said casually, "I benefited a lot. To be honest, I met the first sect leader of the Sword Sect. He was handsome and dashing!"
"Oh, really? So you obtained his power."
"That's right, nothing can be hidden from you."
"Great! Great!"
The sect leader was overjoyed; he hadn't misjudged Xie Zhou.
On their way back, they encountered Luo Fentian. Seeing his panicked expression, the Sword Sect Master asked, "My beloved disciple, what's wrong? Why are you so flustered?"
"Greetings, Master. Have you seen Xie Zhou?"
"Senior brother, I'm here!"
Xie Zhou emerged from behind the Sword Sect Master, and Luo Fentian, seeing her cheerful expression, felt relieved.
"Master, I apologize for disturbing you. Junior Sister Xie is such a night owl. I wonder where she's been wandering around all night? She just had to get moving."
Luo Fentian seemed to be lecturing Xie Zhou, but his tone was full of doting affection.
Xie Zhou jogged up to him and said, "Aren't you going to rest, Senior Brother? Or are you going to look at the moon?"
"I just wanted to ask you to come with me to see our master, but you beat me to it."
"Alright, alright, let's all go back and come with your master..."
"yes……"
Xie Zhou and Luo Fentian responded in unison, their playful banter from before gone. However, when the Sword Sect Master walked ahead of them, Xie Zhou couldn't resist tapping Luo Fentian's face and then running away. Luo Fentian was immune to this and followed suit, touching her cheek.
"you…"
"What do you mean, 'me'? You're the same..."
The atmosphere between the two had always been so joyful, but the sect leader of the Sword Sect couldn't help but feel a bit of a headache. His obedient disciple Luo had been led astray by Xie Zhou. Who was the elder one in the end?
He shook his head helplessly, glancing at the two of them laughing and playing like children.
Luo Fentian's face was full of smiles, and Xie Zhou was the same, his eyes full of laughter, but there seemed to be something mixed in with that laughter. The moonlight was as beautiful as water!
When the Sword Sect Master and the others arrived at the Sword Sect's main hall, the Sect Master coughed a few times to remind the two people behind him who were being a bit too forward.
"Ahem... We've arrived. My beloved disciple, it's your turn to be on night duty today. You go on patrol first. Xie Zhou, come with me..."
Luo Fentian didn't want to go, but seeing his master's expression, he bowed slightly and said, "Yes, Master, I will go now."
After he left, Xie Zhou followed the Sword Sect Master to the main hall.
The sect leader sat on a grand chair, ornately decorated with carved beams and painted rafters; only the sect leader of the Sword Sect could have access to this chair.
Xie Zhou didn't speak, but sat to the side, looking at the few potted flowers on the table. She glanced at them casually a few times. The sect leader of the Sword Sect knew what the girl was thinking, but just smiled.
"Haha... My dear disciple! What you just said is absolutely true. Very few people know about the first Sword Sect Master, let alone obtain his inherited power. You are truly lucky!"
“Master, I do have some strength, but luck is certainly important. I don’t know why the first sect leader of the Sword Sect would seek me out?”
"As your master, I am naturally very happy that my disciple has become stronger. The Sword Sect finally has someone with such abilities. With such a role model, the younger disciples will definitely admire you!"
Hearing this, Xie Zhou felt a little sour. Looking at the Sword Sect Master's mysterious smile, Xie Zhou knew what was going on.
At this moment, the system also said, "This old guy, host, is at it again..."
Xie Zhou then continued on this topic.
"Master, you flatter me. You are the true pillar of the Sword Sect. Which of those people doesn't rely on you? Even before becoming a disciple, I've already shown my talent. I would like to ask you, Master, how well have I mastered your skills?"
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