Seeing Ning Yueze and Luo Hanyi's attitude, Zhou Xingdou was slightly relieved of his worries. Perhaps he had really let his concern cloud his judgment.
Luo Hanyi then asked Ning Yueze the question that had been bothering her:
"Why do you say we've returned at the wrong time? Although Master went to the outer realms, didn't no one know that?"
Although there were traitors among the higher-ups, Luo Hanyi believed it wasn't serious enough to prevent them from returning to their sect.
Zhou Xingdou's eyes narrowed slightly, and before Ning Yue could answer, he said in a deep voice:
"If I'm not mistaken, their next target is me."
Ning Yue looked at Zhou Xingdou with slight surprise, but did not refute him:
"Yes, based on the sect leader and the peak master's deductions, the person most likely to be targeted next is you, the crowned Dao Child."
Zhou Xingdou let out a long breath and said with some emotion:
"Yes, otherwise, given Master's detached nature, he would never have gone to the outer realms because of a traitor."
The only possibility is that this matter has jeopardized both Hanyi and me, and since Hanyi hasn't done anything particularly noteworthy, it can only be because of me.
Zhou Xingdou dared not say he understood Tian Jiu'er, but he knew what kind of person she was. She was almost indifferent to worldly affairs and devoted herself to cultivation.
Even though Zhou Xingdou had only met her once at the Zhou family, he had never seen her leave the Xuantian Dao Sect since, making her a complete homebody.
Let alone a traitor from the sect, even if the two halls guarding the outer realms were completely wiped out, she wouldn't go to great lengths to travel to the outer realms alone.
The only possible reason for their voluntary trip is two people: Luo Hanyi, who is like a daughter to them, and Zhou Xingdou.
Just as Zhou Xingdou said, although Luo Hanyi is talented, she is not qualified to be targeted by the higher-ups.
The only one who might be targeted is Zhou Xingdou, the young master of the Zhou family, who is about to be crowned the Dao Child.
Zhou Xingdou's identity is too special. He is clearly the young master of an unparalleled immortal family, but he has joined the Xuan Tian Dao Sect, which is also an unparalleled immortal family, and now he is about to be crowned as the Dao Son.
This situation, while not unprecedented, is certainly extremely rare.
Moreover, Zhou Xingdou is the only son of the Zhou family in this generation, their sole heir.
The Xuantian Dao Sect is currently facing a talent shortage, and only he himself has the ability to turn the tide.
If something unexpected happens to me, that would be interesting...
"I originally thought that it would take you three to five months to return from the Tai Shi Dao Domain, and that the sect leader would have an excuse to postpone the coronation day. After three to five months, the scourge might have already been caught."
Ning Yue then gave a bitter smile and sighed, saying:
"I never expected that you would not only return today, but also cause such a big scene. Now the entire sect knows that you have returned. If the sect leader postpones the coronation date again, it may alert the enemy."
Indeed, as Ning Yueze said, the news of Zhou Xingdou's return has already spread throughout the entire sect. If the coronation date is postponed again, it will inevitably arouse suspicion.
But Stephen Chow smiled calmly, showing no sign of worry.
"Wouldn't that be even better? I can use myself to lure the snake out of its hole and save ourselves the trouble."
Upon hearing Zhou Xingdou's words, Ning Yue's eyes widened in surprise:
"You make it sound so easy. If something were to happen to you, the sect leader wouldn't be able to bear the responsibility, and neither would the Xuantian Dao Sect."
Ning Yueze's expression also turned solemn at this moment, and she said in a deep voice:
"And most importantly, we have no idea to what extent the Xuantian Dao Sect has been infiltrated. Have you ever heard the saying?"
When you find one cockroach in your house, there are probably thousands more lurking in every corner!
Ning Yueze's profound words sent chills down Luo Hanyi's spine. If what Ning Yueze said was true, then they really shouldn't have come back.
Ning Yue's upright and fearless demeanor was now filled with deep worry:
“You are too young to understand this characteristic. The Chaos Cult is not an evil force; it is a religious belief. By the time something is amiss, it has often already developed to an unimaginable degree.”
Seeing that the atmosphere had become a bit tense, Stephen Chow half-jokingly said:
"So Aunt Ning might also be a member of the Chaos Cult?"
Unexpectedly, Ning Yue was not moved by the joke. Instead, she spoke seriously, word by word:
"This possibility cannot be ruled out."
Seeing Ning Yue's attitude, Zhou Xingdou finally understood the seriousness of the matter.
As Ning Yueze said, the Xuantian Dao Sect can no longer trust anyone except its own people.
Luo Hanyi also frowned, but she wasn't worried about herself; she was worried about Zhou Xingdou, but she didn't know what she could do for him.
Ning Yue knew the atmosphere was too heavy, and since she had already said most of what she needed to say, she ended the conversation.
"Remember not to utter a word of what you said today to anyone except those who returned from the Zhou family with you. It's best to keep it to yourself."
Luo Hanyi nodded seriously, then turned to look at Zhou Xingdou:
“From now on, I will eat and live with Elder Ning. Otherwise, my strength might be a burden and make you hesitant to act against me.”
Luo Hanyi knew in her heart that with Zhou Xingdou's strength and the protection he had, she might be the biggest weakness. The only thing she could do was not to cause trouble for Zhou Xingdou.
Zhou Xingdou gave Luo Hanyi a deep look. He understood that this was indeed the best choice, and he didn't want Luo Hanyi to be in danger along with him.
Thinking of this, Zhou Xingdou embraced Luo Hanyi, kissed her lips, and whispered:
"Thank you, but you are not a burden; you are the treasure I have been pursuing all my life."
Luo Hanyi turned her head away shyly, but the sweetness on her lips was hard to hide. These words were enough to make her content.
Ning Yue felt somewhat uncomfortable about the sweetness between Zhou Xingdou and Luo Hanyi. She didn't know why, so she could only bite her lip awkwardly.
But at this moment, Zhou Xingdou suddenly turned to look at Ning Yueze and said:
"Aunt Ning, is there room for one more person in your home?"
Ning Yue also immediately came to her senses, and straightened her expression, saying:
"who?"
Luo Hanyi goes without saying, and Ning Yue also understands that Zhou Xingdou wasn't talking about himself.
After all, judging from the nine Venerable-level Ancient Dragons pulling Zhou Xingdou's chariot, it's clear that Ning Yueze's protection is unnecessary.
Moreover, given Stephen Chow's unconventional personality, he probably wouldn't be able to stay at Nine Mysterious Peak.
Stephen Chow didn't say it directly, but slowly said:
"Please, Aunt Ning, activate the formation."
Ning Yue was somewhat puzzled, but she did not refuse. The Nine Profound Palace's formation immediately opened a corner, and the moment the formation opened, a beautiful figure appeared beside Zhou Xingdou.
A divine aura rippled through the Nine Profound Palace, bringing a sense of relief to both Luo Hanyi and Ning Yue.
Ning Yue also looked at the gentle yet divine woman, but did not feel any ill will towards this stranger.
Her voluptuous and tall figure exuded an aura far surpassing Ning Yueze's half-step supreme level, causing Ning Yueze to cautiously ask Zhou Xingdou:
Who is this?
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