Testing each other
"The Great Xia Kingdom is in troubled times. If we can get our hands on a treasure like the one in Snow Pavilion, the imperial family's strength will be enhanced."
In the deepest part of Snow Pavilion's forbidden ground, in a secret chamber with the densest essence Qi …
An old man was pacing back and forth with a solemn look on his face.
The old man was none other than the Yin-Yang Realm martial artist that Ning Yue was looking for, Old Crane!
"That old donkey is very stubborn. Forcing him won't work. I can only look for a breakthrough from his daughter."
Old Crane frowned slightly and murmured, "I wonder if Leng Mian and the others have found out the cause of Black Whirlwind's death. There might be a fierce battle in Snow Pavilion tomorrow night. If worse comes to worst, I'll call them back."
Lu Wei was in the Sacred Institute of Danwu College. Ning Yue's identity as a core disciple of the Sacred Institute might be enough to invite the dean of the Sacred Institute.
The dean of the Sacred Institute was not scary. His highest cultivation was only at early-stage Yin-Yang Realm. What was scary was the group of old monsters in the forbidden ground.
If those old monsters had nothing better to do and came out to help Lu Wei, the situation would become complicated.
Most importantly, he had just received a message from the imperial palace. An old monster in Danwu College who was related to the dean of the Sacred Institute had come out of seclusion …
"Forget it. We can investigate Black Whirlwind's death later. The most important thing now is to send Lu Wei to the imperial palace before tomorrow night."
Old Crane reached into his robe and took out a telepathic crystal ball to communicate with Scorpion.
Buzz!
However, as soon as Old Crane took out the crystal ball, his expression changed drastically, and he could not help but retreat.
When Old Crane retreated, the space in front of him was suddenly torn open, and two martial artists appeared in front of him.
"Leng Mian?"
The sudden change left Old He a little dumbfounded.
Logically speaking, he should have noticed the crack in the space immediately with his perception.
Since he did not notice it immediately, it meant that the crack in the space was unusual. It should be from the simple teleportation array in Evil Cloud Pavilion!
"Where's Scorpion?!"
After confirming that the crack was caused by the teleportation array, Old Crane's face turned gloomy. "Didn't I tell him not to activate the teleportation array unless it's something important? Was his ear bitten off by a dog?"
"And … you seem to be … Ning Yue!"
Elder He turned to look at Ning Yue.
As soon as he laid eyes on Ning Yue, Old Crane's eyes were filled with shock.
Ning Yue!
Although Old Crane had never seen Ning Yue's true appearance, he had seen his portrait and heard of Ning Yue's cultivation base.
Wasn't Ning Yue in the True Martial Realm?
Why had his cultivation reached the mid Primal Core stage? Moreover, he seemed to be more familiar with Leng Mian.
"I don't think I found anything."
Ning Yue's mind raced when he heard Old Crane's words. He didn't follow his original plan to attack Old Crane.
Since Old Crane hadn't found anything amiss, why not feign civility with him first and then look for a way out?
At this thought, Ning Yue concealed the seven Golden Essences in his consciousness and said calmly, "Old Crane, I am indeed Ning Yue. I'm here to discuss something with you."
"Oh? What do you want to discuss with me? "
Old Crane raised an eyebrow and stared at Ning Yue with interest. "If it's about Lu Wei, I think you should keep your mouth shut. Lu Wei must come to Xue Yu Pavilion by tomorrow night. Otherwise, her parents will be executed by a thousand cuts."
"Hmph! You want to execute Lu Wei's parents by a thousand cuts? It won't be that easy! "
Ning Yue snorted under his breath, but his expression remained impassive. "Old Crane, I'm not pleading on Lu Wei's behalf. I was asked by Lu Wei to see her parents and make sure they're still alive."
Old Crane didn't answer Ning Yue immediately. Instead, he turned his questioning gaze to Leng Mian.
"Old Crane, this is most likely true." Leng Mian was under Ning Yue's control, so he had no choice but to answer according to Ning Yue's wishes. "When I went to investigate Black Whirlwind's death, I met Ning Yue outside the capital. Ning Yue was with Wan Jingtian at the time."
"Wan Jingtian? What does this have to do with Wan Jingtian? "
Old Crane muttered to himself.
According to Ning Yue, he had entered the Snow Pavilion to confirm if Lu Wei's parents were still alive. How did this involve Black Whirlwind's death and Wan Jingtian?
Could it be that Black Whirlwind had died at the hands of Ning Yue?
As soon as this thought popped up, Old Crane killed it off.
That was impossible.
Ning Yue was only at the mid Primal Core stage, while Black Whirlwind was at the advanced Yin-Yang stage. There was a world of difference in their strengths. Even eight Ning Yue's would not be a match for Black Whirlwind.
"Black Whirlwind was killed by Wan Jingtian!"
Leng Mian threw out a bombshell. "Moreover, Sir Scorpion has already gone after Wan Jingtian."
"What?!"
Leng Mian's bombshell was so heavy that Old Crane unleashed all his aura to suppress Leng Mian.
"Tell me clearly, what exactly is going on!"
Although Old Crane's aura was directed at Leng Mian, Ning Yue was more or less affected by it.
At the same time, Ning Yue was glad that he did not attack Old Crane right away. Old Crane's strength far exceeded Scorpion's!
Even three Scorpion were not a match for Old Crane.
This was because Old Crane's strength had vaguely touched the threshold of the Manifestation State. He was only one step away from the half-step Manifestation State!
Being suppressed by Old Crane's aura, Leng Mian did not dare to be careless. He hurriedly used the words that he had used to deceive Scorpion.
After listening to Leng Mian's story, Old Crane did not say a word.
After a while, Old Crane stared at Ning Yue and said coldly, "Wan Jingtian is not that stupid. He would never betray the royal family. Don't think that I won't dare to kill you just because you are a core disciple of the Sacred Institute of Danwu College!"
Being able to cultivate to the peak of the Yin-Yang stage, Old Crane naturally had his own strengths.
He would not listen to Leng Mian's one-sided words.
Moreover, at the moment when the spatial rift appeared just now, he faintly noticed something unusual about Leng Yan.
"Old Crane, there's nothing I can do if you don't believe me."
Ning Yue had no intention of backing down. While resisting Old Crane's aura, he said in a deep voice, "I'm here to see Lu Wei's parents. If I don't leave Snow Domain Pavilion alive, you won't be able to see Lu Wei tomorrow night!"
Ning Yue was not a fool. Since Old Crane had threatened Lu Wei with her parents, they must be determined to get their hands on Lu Wei.
At this point, Ning Yue did not believe that Old Crane would kill him.
"Alright, I'll bring you to see Lu Wei's parents."
As expected, Old Crane instantly withdrew his aura and said, "I'd like to see what you have to say when you see them."
"Leng Mian, take Ning Yue to see Lu Wei's parents first. I have something to do."
Old Crane said to Leng Mian.
Immediately, Old Crane rose from the ground, tore the void, and entered.
"What the hell is he playing at?" Old Crane's sudden departure left Ning Yue a little confused.
However, without Old Crane around, Ning Yue could put Lu Wei's parents into his Storage Ring and find a way to leave Snow Domain Pavilion!
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