There were only three people in this world who understood the Memory Crystal the most. The first was the owner of the crystal, the second was Jiang Wenxu, who had obtained the crystal, and the third was Meng Changdong, who had studied it for a long time.
Jiang Wenxu's lifestone had already been extinguished. In that case … who was this old golden lotus cultivator?
"Old Mister, are you from the golden lotus domain?" Meng Changdong was unwilling to talk about the crystal.
This was the key to his survival.
Lu Zhou stroked his beard calmly and said, "Before Jiang Wenxu died, he sent my crystal back to the red lotus domain. I traveled thousands of miles across the Boundless Ocean just to find the crystal. I'm taking back what belongs to me. Isn't that right? "
Meng Changdong's heart trembled as he asked excitedly, "You're the owner of the crystal?!"
Lu Zhou looked at him and said,
"Where is my crystal now?"
He swallowed his saliva with disbelief in his eyes and said, "Ye Zhen knows how important the crystal is. He always sends some disciples to assist me every time I try to crack the crystal. On the surface, it was to assist me, but in reality, it was to control my every move. So … I didn't have the chance to bring the crystal out. The crystal is in my room on Lofty Steep Mountain. "
Lu Zhou nodded when he heard this.
In that case, he would have to make a trip to the Flying Star House.
Meng Changdong bowed and said: "I have answered Old Mister's questions truthfully. Old mister, can you let me go now? "
As he spoke, he turned around.
Before his voice died away.
Lu Zhou shook his head and said, "I'll release you once I retrieve the crystal. Before we get the crystal back, who knows whether you're telling the truth or not? "
"…"
He then asked for the exact location of the Lofty Steep Mountain and the crystal.
Lu Zhou raised his hand.
His five fingers were like heavenly hooks that seemed capable of seizing one's soul, causing Meng Changdong to tremble all over.
The Devil Monk's Hand Seal closed its fingers.
He launched several energy seals at Meng Changdong's dantian and sea of Qi, sealing his cultivation base.
With a flick of his sleeve, he soared into the sky like an eagle catching a chick.
…
After dealing with Xie Xuan, Yu Zhenghai returned to the Thousand Willow Monastery. When the others saw Yu Shangrong, they crowded around him.
"How's the situation?"
Yu Shangrong shook his head and said, "There are only 200 of us left … The leader resembles Fourth Junior Brother. He's extremely cunning."
Yu Zhenghai did not mock Yu Shangrong.
Although the two of them often competed in secret, Yu Zhenghai's cultivation technique was broad and unrestrained. In terms of pursuit, he was no match for Yu Shangrong. Yu Zhenghai knew his Second Junior Brother very well. With his Second Junior Brother's abilities, if he could not capture this person, no one else could.
Little Yuan 'er grumbled and said discontentedly, "If Master was here, he wouldn't have been able to escape."
"You're right, unless Senior Lu makes a move," Xia Changqiu said.
Yu Zhenghai said, "Junior Sister, you can't say that. Master is getting on in years. If he has to do all the miscellaneous chores himself, wouldn't he be in trouble?"
"Oh."
Xia Changqiu walked over. He cupped his fists at the four of them and said, "You might not know this, but the person leading the group is Meng Changdong. He's the Flying Star House's Second Elder. This person's martial prowess was average, but he was extremely proficient in formations and escape techniques. He's well-versed in the escape arts of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism. Unless Elder Lu makes a move, it's only natural that no one else would be able to catch him … "
Yu Shangrong turned to look at Xia Changqiu.
"The Flying Star House's Second Elder?"
"That's right."
"That's good. I'll make a trip to the Flying Star House and capture him." Yu Shangrong's tone was calm and confident.
"…"
Xia Changqiu hastily said, "Brother Yu, you mustn't. The Flying Star House isn't a minor sect. The Lofty Steep Mountain is 100,000 feet tall, and it's heavily fortified. There are 10,000 disciples at the foot of the mountain, and there's an elite like Ye Zhen. If we go, it'll be tantamount to … unless Senior Lu makes a move himself. "
He was too embarrassed to say that he was walking into a trap.
At this moment, Little Yuan 'er exclaimed in surprise.
"Master?"
She pointed at Lu Zhou who was flying toward them from the back of the mountain.
The others looked up.
They saw Lu Zhou flying back with a person in tow.
Xia Changqiu was shocked at first, but he quickly regained his composure.
"The Flying Star House's Elder, Meng Changdong? You're sly in the wrong place. "
The elders of the Thousand Willow Monastery bowed in unison.
Yu Zhenghai and the others looked over as well.
They studied Meng Changdong and wondered, 'Is this the elder who's skilled in escape techniques?'
Lu Zhou flew back and landed on the plaza in front of the Fair Hall. He pushed Meng Changdong to the ground.
Little Yuan 'er snorted and said, "What kind of bullsh * t escape technique is that? Didn't master capture him anyway?"
Meng Changdong was ashamed of himself when he heard this.
Xia Changqiu bowed and said, "I knew it … If Senior Lu makes a move, he won't be able to escape even if he grows wings."
Meng Changdong was shocked to see Xia Changqiu, the Monastery Master, so respectful of Lu Zhou.
Yu Shangrong and Yu Zhenghai bowed. "Master."
'Master?'
Meng Changdong recalled how the two of them displayed their prowess. 'The master of two Nine-leaf cultivators?'
"How did you capture him, master?" Conch asked timidly.
Lu Zhou said nonchalantly, "He's only a Nine-leaf cultivator. It's a piece of cake for me to capture him."
"…"
Meng Changdong's wizened face flushed.
"I've sealed his cultivation base and locked him up. Don't tell anyone about his whereabouts. I'm going to the Flying Star House to retrieve something," Lu Zhou said.
Upon hearing this, Meng Changdong sat on the ground.
He shook his head with a sigh and said, "Old mister, let me give you a piece of advice. It's best if you don't go to Lofty Steep Mountain."
"Oh?" Lu Zhou stroked his beard as he looked at Meng Changdong.
"There's no return from Lofty Steep Mountain. There's no point in talking about it. "Meng Changdong tilted his head to the side.
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and said, "You've underestimated me."
Xia Changqiu recalled the scene in the Ninth Temple. He wondered if the old senior was going to use the same trick again.
"I'm willing to follow Senior Lu to the Flying Star House."
"I'm willing as well," Tian Buji chimed in.
Yu Zhenghai and Yu Shangrong said in unison, "We're willing to go with you and raze the Flying Star House to the ground."
Meng Changdong regarded Xia Changqiu strangely. He was shocked by Xia Changqiu's attitude and obedience. However, he quickly calmed down and said, "It's futile."
Xia Changqiu frowned. He looked at Meng Changdong and said, "Shut your mouth. Even Chen Beizheng and Sikong Beichen wouldn't dare to act presumptuously in front of Senior Lu …"
Meng Changdong was shocked. He recalled Chen Beizheng's death and Ye Zhen's urgent order for everyone to retreat. The logic behind it was self-evident. His hair stood on end, and he broke out in cold sweat.
"Take him away. The elders will keep an eye on him."
"Understood."
Two elders from the Thousand Willow Monastery took Meng Changdong away.
Lu Zhou nodded and said, "I'll go alone. The others will stay in the Thousand Willow Monastery."
"Master, you're going alone …" Yu Zhenghai and Yu Shangrong were slightly shocked.
"There's no need to worry. I know what I'm doing."
Lu Zhou pushed away from the ground and flew away from the mountain like a gust of wind.
The others bowed. "Safe journey, Senior Lu."
"Safe journey, master."
He vanished in just a blink of an eye.
"Will it be dangerous for Senior Lu to go alone?" Ji Fengxing was slightly worried.
Before Yu Zhenghai, Yu Shangrong, Little Yuan 'er, and the others could say anything, Xia Changqiu said, "There's no need to worry. It won't be a problem if Senior Lu takes care of it himself."
"But, I heard that Ye Zhen is very cunning," Ji Fengxing said.
"The older, the wiser. You're still young. You'll understand this in the future." After Xia Changqiu finished speaking, he cupped his fists at Yu Zhenghai and Yu Shangrong before he turned around and left.
The others were left in a daze.
…
After Lu Zhou left the Thousand Willow Mountain, he descended.
He sighed inwardly. The days without a mount felt like years.
While he was resting, Lu Zhou glanced at the dashboard. 'Heading to the red lotus domain …'
Then, he produced an Appearance Alteration Card and crushed it.
Meng Changdong's figure appeared in his mind.
Lu Zhou's facial features contorted and changed for a brief moment before he became Meng Changdong.
He did not linger for long before he flew toward Lofty Steep Mountain.
…
Lofty Steep Mountain.
It looked like five fingers pointing to the sky.
The middle finger was the tallest peak of Lofty Steep Mountain. It was also where Ye Zhen and the house master resided.
The other three residences were where the elders and core disciples resided.
Ancient buildings surrounded Lofty Steep Mountain. From time to time, cultivators would fly around Lofty Steep Mountain.
Lu Zhou appeared near the Lofty Steep Camel Mountain. He looked up.
As soon as he got closer, someone flew toward him at a low altitude and said, "Elder Meng?! It's great that you're alright! Elder Ye has sent people to look for you! "
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