The Secret Hand of the Xiao Clan
While Zhang Yan was pacing around the foot of Mount Qingcun, waiting to enter the formation, five people were walking back and forth among the thousands of cultivators. Their gazes would sweep over a few Daoists who were walking alone, and then they would walk away as if nothing had happened, as if they were looking for someone.
Five days later, these people met up in a hidden cave. One of them took out a crystal clear pearl from his sleeve. As soon as he held it in his hand, it shone brilliantly, illuminating the dark cave. At the same time, it also revealed the appearance of this person.
It was a tall and dignified elder with white hair. He looked around and happened to see a rock in front of him. With a flick of his sleeve, he swept away the wet moss and water on it, then put the pearl on it. He then turned around and asked, "Did you find anything?"
Although the four people behind him were dressed differently, they were all ordinary looking Daoists. One of them stood out and said, "Reporting to Elder Ancestor, the few of us have been searching around day and night, but we have found nothing these few days."
The elder frowned slightly and said to himself, "Could it be that this Zhang Yan really didn't come here? That can't be. I heard that a top-grade medicinal herb appeared here. It's impossible for a disciple like him to not come here when he's out searching for herbs. "
The person in front of him cupped his hands and said, "Elder, since this person has a grudge with Taihao School in the Outer Endless Sea, how could he be willing to show his true appearance? He must have used some powerful spell to hide his appearance. Since San Lang hasn't arrived yet, why don't we wait a little longer? He's always been meticulous, maybe he'll find something. "
The rest of them nodded. Although the elder looked serious, he was a very easy person to talk to. He also nodded and said, "Alright, then we'll wait."
After these people waited for another two days, they saw that the formation in Mount Qingcun was about to open. Just as they were getting impatient, a ray of light that was as hazy as the moon came toward their hiding place.
Someone said in surprise, "San Lang has returned."
The elder's expression also brightened. He strode out of the cave and shouted, "Is it San Lang? You've been gone for seven days, did you find anything? "
The young Daoists also walked out and looked up, only to see that the streak of light descended, and a young cultivator with a shrewd face walked out. On his shoulder was an agile cat with black fur, and its gem-like eyes were looking around, as if it was extremely wary of these people.
In the face of everyone's gazes, San Lang shook his head and said apologetically, "Eldest Uncle, I haven't found any traces of that Zhang Yan."
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but feel disappointed. The old man made an "oh" sound, then glanced at the cat and asked doubtfully, "You can't even recognize the Beauty Reflecting Cat that the fellow daoist from South Flower Sect gave you? Could it be that that person really hadn't arrived? This old man has miscalculated. "
San Lang, however, shook his head and said, "This nephew doesn't think so."
The old man glanced at him and asked in surprise, "San Lang, what do you mean?"
San Lang stretched out his hand and stroked the black cat, thinking, "Although this spiritual cat can recognize people by appearance, I heard that this Zhang Yan is on good terms with that disciple of Clear Feather Sect, so there might be a way to cover it up. Now that Taihao School has spread the news that there will be a top-grade Ganoderma at this Treasure Auction, how can he not take such a bait?"
The old man nodded and said, "This old man thinks so too, but what can we do if we can't find him?"
Ten years ago, when news of the fight over the Immortal's Residence in the open sea reached Donghua Continent, it didn't cause a huge uproar, but they lost three Yuanying Zhenrens and several true disciples. This caused some elders in Taihao School and South Flower Sect to be slightly angry.
Especially when they heard that Qincang School disciple Zhang Yan had once helped Tao Zhenhong, a fierce Yuanying elder from South Flower Sect went to Qincang School to demand an explanation.
However, this elder was mysteriously thrown outside the gates of Qincang School one day. After losing face, he returned to South Flower Sect that very night and locked himself inside.
As for the Xiao clan, because Xiao Mu and his nephew had not returned for a long time, they paid particular attention to this matter. There were even elders in the clan who guessed that these two had most likely been captured by Tao Zhenhong, and it might even have something to do with Zhang Yan.
Originally, the Xiao clan had wanted to send disciples to deal with this matter and capture Zhang Yan for questioning. However, this matter had been stirred up by the South Flower Sect elder, and everyone in Qincang School knew about it. The Xiao clan was being watched by many people, and they didn't dare to act rashly.
It had to be said that the situation in Qincang School was different from before. Qin Mobai had already tried to eliminate several disobedient families, and the large families in the school all felt the pressure. It was not convenient for the Xiao clan to leave any evidence at this time, in case the master and disciple took the opportunity to make things difficult for them. Thus, they could only ask the Hou clan, which was related to them by marriage, to investigate this matter.
The elders of the Xiao clan secretly instructed the Hou clan to try to capture Zhang Yan and then find out the whereabouts of Xiao Mu and his nephew. If he was unwilling to comply, they could kill him, but they had to do it secretly.
There were no more than a hundred people in the Hou clan. If they acted, they wouldn't attract too much attention. Even if they made a mistake and made a mistake, the Xiao clan could make them disappear with a wave of their hand. They wouldn't leave behind any evidence.
The people standing outside the cave were all disciples of the Hou clan, and this old man was the leader of the Hou clan, Hou Boxu.
Although he had tried his best to find traces of Zhang Yan, the latter had not set foot in Dong Hua for ten years, so his search was fruitless.
Hou Boxu was silent for a long time, and in the end, he said, "In my opinion, why don't we look elsewhere first? Three years later, when the formation is reactivated, we might have a chance of finding this person."
At this time, Hou Sanlang suddenly knelt on the ground and said in a low voice, "Uncle, I want to enter Mount Qingcun to investigate. I hope you will allow me to do so."
Hou Boxu was shocked and said, "Sanlang, you …" Then, his expression changed as if he had thought of something. He said gently, "Stand up and talk."
Hou Sanlang didn't argue. He immediately stood up and patted his knees. He moved closer and said in a low voice, "Uncle, since the Xiao clan has borrowed that magic treasure, even if I can't find this person, I want to use it to enter Mount Qingcun and get a medicinal mushroom. It's better than having it taken back by the Xiao clan."
Hou Boxu nodded and said in a low voice, "You're right. You are the most outstanding disciple of our clan. Since this treasure is in our hands, why don't you use it? Take it today. "
He took out a magic treasure from his sleeve and stuffed it into Hou Sanlang's hand. Then, his expression turned serious and said, "But you need to be careful. That Zhang Yan fought a hundred people alone in the Outer Endless Sea. Among them were the true disciples of the Southern Flower School and the Taihao School, but none of them were a match for him. Don't act recklessly just because you have this magic treasure. If you really meet him, remember not to act rashly unless you have the confidence."
Hou Sanlang took the two magic treasures and took a deep breath. He said solemnly, "Yes, Uncle. I understand."
Hou Sanlang bowed and took two steps back. Then, he turned around and leaped into the air, his body turning into a stream of light.
He was very excited in the air. Although he didn't find Zhang Yan just now, he felt that there were a few people who were very suspicious and had been secretly watching them.
If he could find and kill Zhang Yan this time, the Xiao clan would fulfill their promise. Not only would they bestow this magical treasure to him, they would also marry one of their daughters to him. They would also promise to teach him a high-level cultivation technique. At that time, his position in the clan would be unparalleled.
At this time, on the Green Inch Mountain, there was a long and drawn-out sound of a bell. Under the gaze of thousands of cultivators, the green curtain that was originally rippling like waves of light in front of them floated and slowly dispersed, revealing a distant landscape of mountains, hills and valleys, creeks, valleys, and mountains. From afar, there were green and green clouds that supported the light, covering the misty mountains and valleys.
Seeing that the formation had been activated, there was a commotion among the crowd. Shi Yifan, who was standing at the front, had a bright gleam in his eyes. He shouted and reined in the Horned Jinyun Deer he was sitting on. A five-colored cloud rose from his four legs and flew into the sky. Relying on this auspicious beast, he was the first to rush into the green curtain miasma that had yet to completely dissipate.
Suddenly, a white light flew up from where the Wu clan's disciple was standing, and a voice came out, "Junior Sister Yan, I'll be going first. Brother Shi, wait, I'm coming."
Yan Yuyou was originally leaning lazily on the couch, but when she heard this, she raised her eyebrows and snorted. She slapped the cloud couch beneath her, and in an instant, a fiery red light soared up. She shook off the servants behind her and rushed forward without showing any signs of weakness. Almost at the same time as that person, she entered the green curtain.
With these three people taking the lead, thousands of bright lights that resembled silver stars and fire snakes instantly soared up from the bottom of the mountain. It was the cultivators in the area riding on their escape lights and hurrying into Mount Qingcun.
Ke Xiujun, who was standing opposite Zhang Yan, smiled and said, "Brother Ke, there's no time to lose. Let's get up and enter the mountain as well."
Ke Xiujun hurriedly nodded in response.
Zhang Yan cupped his hands and bid his farewells to Gongsun Mian, and then he executed a flying technique from the Carefree Technique of Truth. He didn't seem to make any movements, yet he transformed into a cool breeze that swiftly floated away without a trace.
Ke Xiujun saw that his escape technique was excellent and praised him in her heart. With a shout, she also got up and followed the sound of the wind.
In the blink of an eye, Zhang Yan rushed through the green screen that seemed to have dissipated, and landed in a valley. Not far away from him was a clear stream filled with pebbles. The surrounding trees were quiet, and there was no trace of people. Only the cries of apes could be heard coming from the top of the cliff.
The original Mount Qingcun was also a spiritual land. In addition, for thousands of years, the earth veins were connected by a formation. Not only did the spiritual energy not disperse, it even faintly showed signs of condensing into spiritual veins. If one cultivated here, it would not be much worse than an ordinary cave abode.
Zhang Yan looked around and found a rock to sit down cross-legged, waiting for Ke Xiujun to come.
However, after waiting for half a day, not only did he not see this woman rushing to meet up with him, he did not even see the shadow of a cultivator. He could not help but feel a little strange.
While he was thinking about the reason, he suddenly saw a red shadow flashing in the distance and a escape light landed on the opposite cliff.
His spirit was roused. He looked up and saw a graceful woman standing there with a pair of cold eyes looking at him. It was Yan Yuyou!
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