Tan Tai Mingyue stood on the cliff at the top of Danxia Peak, from which she could see the direction of the mountain gate of Zhenyang Mountain.

Su Xin remembered that when she was fourteen years old, she went down the mountain for the first time to carry out a sect mission. She encountered an ambush by the Spirit Corpse Mountain in the Northern Wilderness. After a hard battle, she was delayed in returning.

When she returned to Zhenyang Mountain, her master was standing in the same position, gazing into the distance.

When Master saw her coming back, his eyes were red, just like what was happening right now.

Su Xin put away the sword and knelt in front of Tan Tai Ming Yue: "Master, disciple is back!"

"Xin'er!"

Tan Tai Ming Yue helped her up, her slightly red eyes full of joy and heartache. She looked her up and down, as if she wanted to reach out and touch her cheek, but she finally held back.

"It's good to be back. It's good to be back."

At this time, Qin Gengyun and his companions also landed on the top of the mountain and saluted Tan Tai Ming Yue:

"Meet the head master uncle."

Tan Tai Ming Yue's excited expression faded, her red eyes calmed down, and she spoke to the others in her usual dignified and gentle tone:

"You have worked hard, come with me."

Then he brought everyone to the peak master's hall. Tan Tai Mingyue spread out his robe and flew to the high throne of the leader. He sat down slowly and looked down at the people below.

"I have heard from Xiyue, Ningzhi and the others about your experiences in Hehuan Sect, Tianhuang Mountain and Qinglian Mountain. It was my fault for not thinking carefully during this trip to the Southern Demon that you encountered many dangers. Suxin, after you were abducted by Zuoqiu of the Tianyun Sect...what happened?"

Su Xin quickly told the story of how Qin Gengyun and his companions rescued her, and how everyone later went to Fengling Village. However, she omitted the stories of Wei Wan looking for her relatives and Wei Wan testifying that the leader Chen Qingmo was the master of Lingshi Mountain.

When Tan Tai Ming Yue heard that Su Xin was not insulted by Zuo Qiu and the others, she was obviously relieved. Then, when she heard about the trip to Feng Ling Village, many details of which were concealed, she could not help but frowned slightly, looked at everyone, and suddenly said calmly:

"This journey is dangerous. You have worked hard. Let's go back and rest first."

"yes."

Qin Gengyun and Qiu Zhihe looked at each other, both a little surprised. They had been prepared to deal with Tan Tai Mingyue's questioning, but they didn't expect the other party to let them go so easily.

Several people bowed and prepared to leave. Tan Tai Ming Yue said, "Su Xin, you stay."

Su Xin cupped her hands: "Yes."

Qin Gengyun and his companions left, and only Tan Tai Mingyue and Su Xin were left in the huge peak master's hall.

Both women were dignified and gentle, as soft as water, as if they were cast from the same mold.

It’s just that one is more mature and introverted, while the other is also pure and beautiful.

The two women looked at each other quietly, both of them seemed to have a thousand words to say but didn't know how to start.

Finally, it was Tan Tai Ming Yue who spoke first: "Xin Er, your cultivation seems to have improved a bit. Did you have any adventures this time?"

Su Xin was seriously injured by Ming Hu in Fengling Village and survived a near-death experience. She was treated by Qin Gengyun and two others using the Longling Bathing Method. She had a close call with death and her meridians were remodeled, her heart of Taoism was cleansed, and her cultivation level was raised to the fourth level of Golden Elixir.

She bowed her hands respectfully and replied, "Master, with the help of Junior Brother He and Junior Sister Ruo, my cultivation has indeed improved."

"He Zhiqiu and Ruomei?"

Tan Tai Ming Yue frowned slightly and said to Su Xin in a deep voice:

"Xin'er, do you remember what your master told you before you set out?"

Su Xin said respectfully, "Remember, Master asked us to find out the cause of death of our two uncles. We have already found some clues in Qinglian Mountain. I'm sure Junior Sister Ye and the others have already reported it to you."

Tan Tai Ming Yue looked at her, and Su Xin lowered her head in silence.

Both of them knew that Tan Tai Mingyue was asking about the identities of He Zhiqiu and Ruomei, but Su Xin refused to mention it.

The hall was silent for a moment. Tan Tai Ming Yue stood up, walked down the platform, walked to Su Xin's side, and said softly:

"Xin'er, what are you afraid of?"

Su Xin was startled, clenched her hands, the veins on the back of her fair hands bulged slightly, and she said loudly:

"Master, I...I have something to ask you."

Tan Tai Ming Yue held her hand and said kindly, "Xin Er, why did you go out and part with your teacher? If you have anything to ask, just ask."

Su Xin's hands were cold. She looked up at Tan Tai Ming Yue and said word by word:

"Master, the head of the sect... is it related to the Spirit Corpse Mountain?"

As soon as Su Xin said this, her heart was in her throat. She was even prepared for her master to attack her and she would close her eyes and wait for death.

But the hand holding mine was still gentle, and a surprised voice rang in my ears:

"Xin'er, what are you talking about? Lingshi Mountain is cruel and cruel, full of evil, and even more evil than the Demon Sect. How could the leader be related to Lingshi Mountain? The people in the Demon Sect hate our Zhenyang Sect. There are countless rumors and slanders like this. You can't let them ruin your Taoist heart!"

Su Xin looked up at Tan Tai Ming Yue in astonishment, only to see that her master's face was filled with surprise and a hint of disappointment that was difficult to conceal.

Obviously, he was really angry and disappointed that she would be disturbed by such rumors.

But Su Xin's heart was filled with joy.

It seems that no matter what the truth is, Master should have nothing to do with the Spirit Corpse Mountain!

Su Xin knew Tan Tai Ming Yue very well and knew that her expression at the moment was not fake, so she was happy and a huge weight was lifted off her shoulders.

With a smile on her face, she held Tan Tai Ming Yue's hands with both hands:

"Master, I was reckless. The...master has been in seclusion for two years. I wonder when he will be able to come out?"

I have already promised Fellow Daoist Qin and Fellow Daoist Qiu that I will give them an explanation. Since Master doesn't know the truth, I will ask the Sect Leader directly.

Tan Tai Ming Yue raised her hand and gently stroked Su Xin's hair, and asked in a low voice:

"Xin'er, what happened to you in Nanmo?"

Su Xin said: "Master, since there are rumors, we should clarify them. Zhenyang Sect is the leader of the righteous path and should be worthy of the world. I believe in the head master, but I want to verify it myself!"

"You! You look gentle, but you are actually more stubborn than anyone else."

Tan Tai Ming Yue caressed Su Xin's face tenderly and sighed:

"You don't know yet, right? I'm afraid that Zhenyang Sect will find it difficult to maintain this position as the leader of the righteous path."

Su Xin was startled: "Why did Master say that?"

Tan Tai Ming Yue said, "For some reason, the news of Senior Brother Shi and Senior Brother Wei's death was leaked. It has spread all over the world in the past two days. At this moment, people from the Thunder Sword Sect, the Feiyun Sect, and the West Palace are on their way to the Zhenyang Sect."

Su Xin was stunned. She had already learned from Ming Hu that the news of Shi and Wei's deaths had been leaked, but she didn't expect that it would be known to the world so soon.

"Master, did the Thunder Sword Sect, the Feiyun Sect, and the West Palace send people here to find out the truth of this news?"

Tan Tai Ming Yue nodded: "The Thunder Sword Sect and the Feiyun Sect have long been dissatisfied with being suppressed by us. If it is confirmed that the two brothers are dead, they will not continue to be willing to lie dormant."

"As for the West Palace, Lin Yuan has always wanted to kill me. She will naturally not let go of such a good opportunity."

Su Xin's expression changed: "Master, is this world really going to be in chaos?"

Tan Tai Ming Yue sighed: "Xin Er, you just came back, don't think too much, go back and rest, we will discuss it tomorrow."

Su Xin saw a hint of fatigue between Tan Tai Ming Yue's brows and immediately bowed and said, "Yes, Master, please don't worry too much."

After Su Xin left, Tan Tai Ming Yue's gentle expression gradually turned cold.

"He Zhiqiu, Ruomei... my heart is soft on you, so I will do it myself."