Ever since then, the two of them sealed the matter regarding Ding Chunqiu, and with a tacit understanding, they no longer mentioned this person. They began to diligently search for that mystic artifact in Point Formation Clan.
There were many people participating in the Inter-Sect Tournament this time. Zhu Yao and Ying Luo had secretly followed them here, and concealed their identities, so Wen Yu did not know of them.
However, for some reason, they simply could not find the shadow of the mystic artifact.
She had even had the Metal Spirit search for it, but it was to no avail. The girl said that the mystic artifact this time was a jade bamboo flute, made from a thousand year old jade bamboo, and was a wood-type mystic artifact. It was normal for the Metal Spirit to not be able to sense it. Just when they were at their wits' end, they bumped into that trash again.
"Fellow daoists, we meet again." Ding Chunqiu nodded towards the two of them with a courteous smile.
Ying Luo's face unwillingly reddened, as she habitually hid behind Zhu Yao.
"Why aren't the two of you watching the tournament at the front hall?"
"We're just about to head over." Zhu Yao replied, as she sized him up. "Why isn't Sect Master Ding hosting the tournament at the front, and instead strolling around here?"
He smiled, as though he did not mind her rudeness in the slightest. He slowly said. "I'm just about to head to the front hall as well, and coincidentally bumped into the two of you, so I came over to greet you on the way."
"…" Zhu Yao rolled her eyes. She did not believe that he would be so kind.
"This humble one simply feels a sense of familiarity when I see a disciple of Forgotten God Palace." He sighed, as though he had recalled something from the past. "Back then, I was still a mere Foundation disciple, and under a stroke of luck, I even received guidance from an expert in your esteemed sect. Unfortunately, my benefactor was harmed by the Devil. "
When Ying Luo heard that, her eyes instantly shone. "Sect Master Ding, you're talking about Ying Luo … Palace Mistress."
"That's right." Ding Chunqiu took a step forward, and said with a sincere gaze. "Palace Mistress Ying Luo is not only my benefactor, she is also the benefactor of the entire cultivation world."
The girl instantly smiled till her eyes were curved. "Sect Master Ding, you flatter me."
"No, this is what she deserves." However, he firmly said. "This humble one has always wished to see her again, if she were to … Haah!" He sighed with a pained expression.
The girl seemed to want to say something, but Zhu Yao reached out her hand and pulled her. Don't be rash, girl. Don't trust a trash so easily. The reason why he sees you again, is because he wants to kill you.
"Sect Leader Ding, you're really a good person who knows how to repay kindness!" Zhu Yao smiled and deliberately emphasized the words "know how to repay kindness".
Ding Chunqiu smiled, apparently not understanding her sarcasm. "It's a pity that she's already gone. I'm just sad for her. I can't even repay him even if I want to. The only thing I can do now is to protect the magic tool that my benefactor used to seal the demons with his life. "
Zhu Yao was startled, as she turned to exchange glances with Ying Luo.
"Sect Master Ding, are you talking about one of the five mystic artifacts?" Ying Luo took a step forward and asked.
"Yes!" He nodded. "My sect guards the emerald bamboo flute."
"Thank you for your hard work, Sect Leader Ding. The Devil Race is extremely dangerous." Ying Luo said in a seemingly casual manner. "Even that artifact belonging to my Forgotten God Palace had no choice but to be placed in Sword Seeking Peak, and be suppressed by the sword auras of numerous spiritual swords."
"The Devil Race has already been sealed, there's nothing to fear." Ding Chunqiu frowned, as though he was extremely displeased with her worrying about the heavens. "Just what sort of person is senior Ying Luo? Since the Devil Race has already been sealed by her, how could it possibly escape? Furthermore, with my Point Formation Clan's Heavenly Astral Subduing Formation, it's easier said than done to escape Descending Spirit Peak. "
Descending Spirit Peak! Done!
Zhu Yao silently gave the girl a thumbs up. After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Ding Chunqiu, the two of them left. She had finally found out his exact location.
"Yu Yao, I feel that we can tell Sect Master Ding the truth about this matter." Ying Luo said a little hesitantly. "I believe that with his personality, he will understand."
Zhu Yao's heart clenched. She pulled the girl and sternly said. "No, you must never let him know of your identity." Girl, don't be silly.
Ying Luo sighed, and said with a stern look as well. "Yu Yao, he really isn't a bad person. You can even believe me when we've just met, so why can't you believe him?"
Because this old lady here is here to save you!
Zhu Yao sighed deeply. She felt that it was about time for her to have a chat with the girl about life. Otherwise, she was really afraid that her head would turn hot-headed, and she would bravely advance towards love.
"Girl, it's been almost a thousand years. I believe that in your impression, he's a good person. But, how can you be sure that he's still the same? "Zhu Yao said word by word." People change. "
She frowned, and only after a while did she say. "I know what you mean, but … you saw it for yourself earlier. When he talked about me, he was truly grateful to me, and wanted to repay me. He wasn't faking it. Although there might not be any personal feelings, his intentions were sincere. "
"Alright, I admit it. Earlier, he was indeed sincere." Zhu Yao nodded. Ying Luo's eyes shone a little, however, she changed the topic. "But, how can you be sure that if he knew everything, he would believe your words?"
Ying Luo was startled. Wasn't this very obvious? Since he believed her, naturally he would …
"Girl!" Zhu Yao said with a heavy heart. "Gratitude doesn't mean that he will definitely repay you. There's another phrase in this world, called 'biting the hand that feeds you.' "
Ying Luo's eyes widened, as she looked at her with a little fury. The corner of her lips moved, as she wanted to refute.
"I know you're going to say that he's not." Zhu Yao interrupted her words. She did not mind using the greatest evil to guess the people of this world, because she had long seen the future. However, Ying Luo did not know. "No one can say for sure what will happen in the future, so I won't argue with you about things that have yet to happen. Let's talk about the past. He kept saying that you're his benefactor, and that he has always wanted to repay you. Unfortunately, he no longer has the chance? But, is there really no more? "
"…" She died back then, so there indeed wasn't any.
Zhu Yao continued. "He also said that he feels a sense of closeness towards the disciples of Forgotten God Palace, because you're from Forgotten God Palace. Don't you think that's inconsistent? "
"…" Ying Luo looked confused.
"Ying Luo, if it's you, a person has done you a great favor. However, that person has died. If you wish to repay him, what would you do? "Zhu Yao smiled.
Only then did Ying Luo seem to understand, and her eyes instantly darkened.
"You will take care of his family, and will do your best to help those people whom the benefactor cares about. But … "Zhu Yao continued." Forgotten God Palace has been oppressed by the various sects for so many years. From its leading position in the cultivation world, to its current state where it cannot even maintain its position as a first-rate deity sect, has any sect stood out to say a single word? "
"As a Sect Master, on one hand, he feels a sense of closeness towards Forgotten God Palace, but on the other hand, he pretended to be deaf and dumb, and did nothing to save them? Is this really what one should do to repay a debt of gratitude? "
"If he simply wishes to repay you alone, then why would he say words like he's treating Forgotten God Palace especially generously?"
"In the end, he simply knows a debt of gratitude, and does not want to repay it."
"Ying Luo, calm down and think about it carefully. If he knew that you've already been revived, would he really stand on your side without any hesitation?"
"Or should I ask, if he knew everything, would this debt of gratitude still exist?"
Ying Luo turned silent. For a long while, she did not say a single word, as her brows deeply furrowed. Zhu Yao knew that she would not be able to wrap her head around it in such a short period of time. To completely overthrow the person whom she had believed in for so long, forget about her, even she herself would feel the same.
If she heard someone telling her that her master or little wimp would harm her, she would most likely charge forward and fight with the person who spread the rumor.
Ying Luo's silence could already be considered as having a very good temper.
— — — —
Ying Luo thought about it for an entire day. Only when night fell did she finally come to look for her.
"I've thought about it." She once again returned to the look of a naked young girl, as she slapped towards her back. "I know you have your reasons, but I'm unable to believe it. After all, I haven't seen it with my own eyes, so I still wish to retain my trust. I won't tell him the truth. Let's first obtain the mystic artifact before thinking about all these nonsense. "
Zhu Yao nodded. She understood that everyone had their own principles and perseverance.
"Furthermore!" She chuckled. "I haven't even developed anything with him yet. It seems a little too early to talk about these now. Haah, why is it so hard to find a man that's pleasing to the eye in this world? "
Zhu Yao patted on her shoulders, and said with a stern look. "You must believe that true love still exists in this world. As long as you wield the hoe well, there won't be any corners … Ah pui! No, wait, as long as you put in the effort, even an iron rod can be ground into a needle. "Eh? Something was still a little strange? "There's a huge group of good men waiting for you up ahead."
"That's true." She stroked her own face. "With my flowery beauty, there's no reason for me to not be able to find a man!" She suddenly turned to size her up. "You, however, are in a little danger."
"Scram!" Zhu Yao gave her a kick. "Hurry and head to that whatever Descending Spirit Peak."
"Understood!"
They had already inquired about it during the day. Descending Spirit Peak of Point Formation Clan was a forbidden ground, and even the sect's disciples were not allowed to casually approach it. Hence, they had no choice but to wait until nightfall before making their move. Earlier, Zhu Yao had concealed herself to investigate the terrain. The peak was filled with formations, and there was only a single tall building at the peak. The formations inside were even tighter. Most likely, that mystic artifact was inside.
Zhu Yao immediately brought Ying Luo and entered from the back of the mountain. Along the way, she carefully avoided the numerous formations, and finally arrived in front of that building.
The formations on the peak were still manageable, but the formation on the building's door was the Heavenly Astral Descent Formation that Ding Chunqiu had mentioned before. It was formed by several hundred formations of different sizes. It was basically impossible to enter without spending a few days to dispel the formation. Zhu Yao studied it for a moment, but she still did not know what to do.
"Perhaps, we can try that method from before, and merge into an eye formation?" Ying Luo suggested.
"No way!" Zhu Yao shook her head. "This formation is different from the barrier from before. Though the barrier is very strong, it only separates a single formation. This array formation was originally formed by hundreds of arrays. Pulling one of them would cause the entire array to move. If there's even the slightest movement, it will immediately activate. " Though with her Demigod cultivation, she was not afraid of this formation, when the time comes, the commotion would definitely attract people from the various sects.
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