Chapter 136: Entering the Hall

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On Mo Yu Ridge, Shangguan Qing’s face was somewhat pale as he looked at his uncle, the current sect leader of the Demon Sect, Yu Xiuluo.

“Uncle, Qing’er failed to complete the mission this time. We lost Gu Hai City’s Lingjue Arena,” Shangguan Qing said with guilt, blaming himself.

Yu Xiuluo toyed with the teacup in his hand and smiled softly. “Qing’er, you have done nothing wrong.”

But Shangguan Qing grew even more nervous. “Uncle, I—”

Before he could finish, Yu Xiuluo interrupted, “Although Gu Hai City is a deployment I set on Linglong Continent, it’s merely a bait. I wanted to observe how the five major spiritual sects of Linglong Continent would react to such a matter. Their response was indeed intense. Haha, regardless of Gu Hai City’s victory or defeat, I have already achieved my goal.” At this, Yu Xiuluo’s expression suddenly shifted. “Moreover, I have reaped an even more unexpected harvest.”

Shangguan Qing obviously did not fully understand what his profoundly hidden uncle was thinking, but the burden on his shoulders lightened considerably. He boldly sought approval, “Uncle, there is one more matter I wish to seek your consent on.”

Yu Xiuluo’s mood was clearly good as he smiled. “Speak, Qing’er.”

Shangguan Qing’s spirit instantly surged. “I wish to leave Mo Yu Ridge again and go to Linglong Continent to gather intelligence on the other spiritual sects for you, uncle.”

“Is that so?” Yu Xiuluo responded with just two simple words.

Shangguan Qing felt a chill in his heart and dared not even look Yu Xiuluo in the eye.

But Yu Xiuluo smiled faintly and said, “It’s rare for you to have such intention. Then go. But this time, you must be more cautious. I will grant you the Bixue Order, which permits you to kill some elite members of the five major spiritual sects when appropriate. It’s about time they realize this period is not as peaceful as they think.” At this, Yu Xiuluo’s eyes glinted with boundless killing intent.

Shangguan Qing gave a cold smile. “Qing’er obeys, rest assured, uncle. This time I will absolutely not disappoint you.”

Yu Xiuluo nodded. “Take the two Xu brothers with you. I see they are very loyal to you.”

Shangguan Qing’s previously joyful heart immediately sank again. The word “loyal” on Mo Yu Ridge could only describe subordinates’ loyalty to Yu Xiuluo, never to anyone else. Cold sweat streamed down Shangguan Qing’s face.

But Yu Xiuluo laughed heartily, “Qing’er, you are my own nephew. Don’t overthink it.”

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After Shangguan Qing left, Black Tiger mysteriously appeared behind Yu Xiuluo and whispered, “Sect Leader, Mo Bai and Young Master Qing really did have a duel.”

“Oh?” Yu Xiuluo replied casually, without asking who won or lost.

Black Tiger was stunned, then saw Yu Xiuluo turn and leave. Black Tiger then noticed Jiupos at the entrance. He immediately bowed and asked, “Mr. Jiu, what does the sect leader mean by this?”

Jiupos smiled calmly. “Is victory or defeat really that important? Perhaps not knowing who won is the greatest victory.” After speaking, he patted Black Tiger’s arm and asked, “Did you bring back some fine wine from outside?”

Black Tiger, still pondering Jiupos’s words, laughed unconsciously. “Mr. Jiupos, you really should be called Wine Bodhisattva.”

Jiupos replied, “Isn’t my ‘Jiu’ the same as wine?”

Black Tiger was speechless.

DONG DONG DONG—the bell tolled three times, not as rich and long as it had been in previous days, but enough to show the respect Yi Hua Sect had for Mo Bai and the others. Ancient Master Gu Yu had already arrived at the entrance of the Qionghua Hall with his disciple Gan Yu to welcome Mo Bai and the group.

Xiao Hua immediately spotted Gan Yu, still as serene as ever, but without the usual Taoist nun’s attire, which put Wu Luohua’s anxious heart at ease. Just as he was about to speak, Gan Yu gave him a look, and Xiao Hua had to force himself to suppress his impulse, standing quietly to the side.

“You’ve arrived just in time, young friend. Neither too early nor too late, truly considerate,” Gu Yu said to Mo Bai.

Mo Bai smiled. “Master Gu Yu, thank you for coming. Actually, with Miss Hong coming down the mountain to greet us, we are already deeply honored, and on top of that, we coincidentally met Miss Yu Zhi.”

At this moment, Gu Yu also saw Yu Zhi and smiled warmly. “Yu Zhi, it’s been three years. You’ve grown much more mature.”

“Thank you, Fourth Senior Uncle,” Yu Zhi bowed politely. The atmosphere was peaceful and harmonious.

The little witch boldly approached Gan Yu, linking arms with her, and said to Ancient Master Gu Yu, “Master Gu Yu, may I borrow your top disciple for a moment to chat? Hehe.”

Gu Yu shook his head helplessly. “When Miss Nalan speaks, how could I dare refuse? Please go ahead.” Clearly, Gu Yu was in a very good mood lately.

The little witch imitated others and made a strange gesture. “Thank you so much, Master Gu Yu. If I have the chance, I’ll have my grandfather thank you as well.”

Everyone laughed at the little witch’s absurd words. Then Wu Luohua also said, “Master Gu Yu, when there’s a chance, I’ll have my grandfather thank you too.”

The little witch immediately glared at him. “Don’t compete with me; you have more important matters to attend to.”

Wu Luohua immediately wilted.

Watching the little witch and Gan Yu’s departing figures, Yu Zhi asked, “Could that young girl just now be a relative of Master Yun Jin from the Yun Tian Sect?”

Mo Bai nodded in admiration, thinking Yu Zhi was indeed a person of keen insight. Then the woman named Hong Lin said, “Senior Sister Yu Zhi, why don’t you also guess who that young master was, the one who wanted to thank Senior Uncle just now?”

Yu Zhi furrowed her brows, then slowly said, “Could it be the young master of the Xiu Ling Wujia? But that doesn’t make sense either. Has the young master already reached a realm where not even a trace of spiritual energy is revealed? I’m a bit confused.”

Wu Luohua smiled helplessly. “Miss Yu Zhi, your guess is correct. I am indeed that useless scion of the Wujia family. This is also why we came to Yi Hua Sect.” Just as he was about to continue, a gentle voice said, “Master invites Mr. Mo Bai to the inner hall.”

Everyone looked up to see a young Taoist nun with her hair neatly tied in a bun and holding a duster step out from Qionghua Hall.

“That is Sixth Junior Sister Yu Rou, who has always served close to Master. Mo Bai, please, follow her,” Hong Lin smiled slightly.

Mo Bai touched the scar at the corner of his left eyebrow and followed Yu Rou’s lead into Qionghua Hall.

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