As soon as Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi's group reached the peak, news of Grand Concubine Yi's kidnapping spread through the mountains.
Some said that Duanmu Yao had kidnapped Grand Concubine Yi to threaten Long Fei Ye to treat her injuries, but Han Yunxi caught hold of her weakness and instigated Long Fei Ye to cripple her martial arts.
Some said that Han Yunxi bore a grudge against Head Elder for saving Duanmu Yao and poisoned him because she couldn't win in an argument.
Some said that Long Fei Ye was so infatuated with Han Yunxi that he took the blame for Han Yunxi's crimes and was punished to reflect on his actions for a month.
In the end, everyone came to the same conclusion: Han Yunxi was a vicious, merciless, and lawless woman. It was best not to provoke her for no good reason.
But in truth, this was only the beginning. There was no conclusion yet.
Han Yunxi was very surprised to reach the peak.
There was only a single tree and a palace at the peak, so quiet that it seemed like another world.
The tree was a peach blossom tree planted in front of the palace.
Unlike other peach trees, this one was as tall as two people and had a huge crown. Its old trunk and branches were twisted in a picturesque manner. Despite the frigid temperatures of Celestial Mountain, it was still covered in blooming peach blossoms.
When the cold wind kicked up, the petals danced in the air, creating a dreamy, surreal scene. A single peach blossom landed on Han Yunxi's nose. Han Yunxi sniffed lightly and felt the fragrance seep into her nostrils.
Han Yunxi had always loved the beauty of falling petals, but she felt nothing when faced with "peach blossoms."
Long Fei Ye gently removed the petal from her arm and rubbed her nose lovingly. He didn't say much, but held her hand as they followed the Kenzō elder into the palace.
The palace was known as Nine Xuan Hall.
It was so tall that its peak couldn't be seen. It couldn't be described as grand and solemn anymore, but as a mountain that rose from the ground to reach the Nine Heavens. A mountain of mountains! It had stood at the peak of Celestial Mountain for hundreds of years, awe-inspiring for hundreds of years. It had been battered by wind, rain, lightning, and thunder for hundreds of years without falling. As long as it existed, Sky Mountain would also exist.
Han Yunxi looked at the palace and was overwhelmed with shock. However, when she walked into the palace, only desolation was left in her heart. She subconsciously turned her head to look at the peach blossom trees outside the door. She couldn't help but feel sad.
The enormous palace was filled with a bone-chilling coldness. It was an empty hall, devoid of anything and no one. Only Duanmu Yao and the servant girl in green were kneeling in the middle of the hall.
They walked in the hall. Their footsteps were very light, but there would still be echoes.
Han Yunxi couldn't help but wonder if this place had once been lively. When Old Kenzō's beloved disciple was still alive, was this place warm?
One person's departure could destroy another person's entire world.
Han Yunxi unconsciously held Long Fei Ye's hand tightly. She thought, if something happened to Long Fei Ye, would she go crazy?
"What's wrong?" Long Fei Ye could easily sense her uneasiness.
"It's very cold in here," Han Yunxi murmured.
Long Fei Ye embraced her from behind. "Bear with it, it won't take long."
Cang Qiuzi and Cang Qiuying were still waiting by the door. Cang Qiuying insisted on sending her father inside, but Cang Qiuzi told her to leave immediately. In the end, Cang Qiuying turned to leave in a hurry after Cang Qiuzi said something.
Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi saw all of this. Old Kenzō only glanced at the scene, but it wasn't clear whether he took it to heart. He creased his brows and walked towards Duanmu Yao.
Cang Qiuzi clutched his stomach with one hand while using his sword as a crutch with the other. He grit his teeth as he walked in step by step. Han Yunxi silently admired him. Even after being poisoned for so long, Cang Qiuzi still had the strength to walk. As expected, his strength shouldn't be underestimated.
Cang Qiuzi already had a rough idea of the Lost Path Poison. Old Kenzō was trying to minimize the problem, or else he'd have forced Han Yunxi to hand over the antidote long ago.
No matter what, he couldn't give Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye a chance to show evidence. His only option now was to infuriate Old Kenzō.
He could only rely on Duanmu Yao for this.
Cang Qiuzi gained the upper hand as soon as he entered. "Senior brother, it wasn't convenient for me to speak in front of all the disciples. But since we're here today, I have to say it! Han Yunxi is too vicious. She poisoned Yao Yao and ruined her face! From now on, Yao Yao can't see anyone! "
His words weren't just for Old Kenzō, but Duanmu Yao as well. As expected, Duanmu Yao tore off her mask to reveal her aged face and wailed. "Master! You have to uphold justice for Yao Yao! Sobsob … master, senior brother bullied Yao Yao. Even Han Yunxi is bullying Yao Yao. Yao Yao doesn't want to live anymore! "
As she spoke, she suddenly slammed into a stone pillar at the side. She was so fast that even the maidservants beside her could not stop her. However, the Sword Sect Master stopped her.
In the blink of an eye, Old Kenzō had moved to block Duanmu Yao's path.
Duanmu Yao was certain that her master would save her, so she seized the chance to hug Old Kenzō and buried herself in his arms.
Old Kenzō knitted his brows as he pulled Duanmu Yao out of his arms. He looked at her face and sucked in a cold breath.
"Master, Yao Yao doesn't want to live anymore … I don't want to live anymore!" Duanmu Yao cried.
Old Kenzō immediately looked towards Han Yunxi and asked coldly, "You did it?"
"Yes!" Han Yunxi admitted openly. She wanted to bring up Grand Concubine Yi, but Duanmu Yao spoke up again. "Master, Yao Yao can't practice martial arts anymore! Yao Yao's dantian … is ruined! "
Old Kenzō had already seen that Duanmu Yao's martial arts were ruined, but he didn't expect her dantian to be ruined as well.
His eyes flashed viciously as he quickly took Duanmu Yao's pulse. His expression turned even uglier at the sight.
Seeing this, Cang Qiuzi exhaled in relief. Although his abdomen was in unbearable pain, he held on with all his might. Compared to the antidote, Duanmu Yao's sobs were more important.
As long as Duanmu Yao made Old Kenzō lose all reason, he wouldn't listen to Han Yunxi or Long Fei Ye's explanations.
With Duanmu Yao's status in Old Kenzō's heart, she had the skills to do so!
In the silence of the room, Old Kenzō took Duanmu Yao's pulse again and again. Although he didn't speak, everyone could sense the killing intent emanating from him.
Even the servant girl by Duanmu Yao's side couldn't help but back away, her heart on edge.
Han Yunxi lowered her voice. "Long Fei Ye, if this goes on … he'll go crazy."
Old Kenzō might have Long Fei Ye's trust, but even he couldn't control his own mental illness! Han Yunxi was already regretting listening to Long Fei Ye's words.
Still, Long Feiye grabbed her hand and said, "There's no rush."
His cold gaze was fixed on Duanmu Yao as if waiting for something. Han Yunxi felt like she'd lost her mind to continue listening to him.
Cang Qiuzi was staring anxiously at Old Kenzō as well. His anticipation made him forget about the pain in his abdomen. He wasn't just waiting for Old Kenzō to lose his temper, but for Kenzō to go crazy as well.
Of course, he had no idea that Old Kenzō had lost his mind, but he'd done his best to investigate for the sake of the sect leader's position over the years. More or less, he'd heard rumors about Old Kenzō's mental illness. Rumors said that Old Kenzō would lose all reason in a fit of rage. Only Duanmu Yao could pacify him.
There's no smoke without fire. He'd asked Duanmu Yao about this in a roundabout way, but had been denied every time.
Today, he wasn't only offending himself, but using Duanmu Yao to prove the truth of the rumors.
He'd made ample preparations so that once Old Kenzō fell out with him, or if Old Kenzō went crazy, or if Long Fei Ye fell out with him, he didn't mind. He had vast power in his hands, and Celestial Mountain only had Old Kenzō and Long Fei Ye. Even if he was poisoned, he still had Duanmu Yao to keep Old Kenzō in check. Long Fei Ye wouldn't give him the antidote.
He'd already told Cang Qiuying to send word to his senior disciples. As long as he gave the order, the battle for the sect leader's position would begin at any time!
Everyone stared at Old Kenzō as the atmosphere grew tense.
But Duanmu Yao suddenly withdrew her hand. "Master, hurry and treat martial uncle's poison. If you delay any longer, he'll die! If martial uncle didn't save him, Yao Yao wouldn't have come looking for you! "
Her interruption jolted Old Kenzō back to his senses and realized Cang Qiuzi's presence.
"Master, the antidote's in Han Yunxi's hands!" Duanmu Yao said again. She avoided the topic of her dantian because she couldn't allow her master's secret to leak.
He was her true support and the only one who could make decisions for her. Once his secret was exposed, Cang Qiuzi would steal the sect leader's position. Then she'd never be able to shake him off for the rest of her life.
Old Kenzō sensed his absent-mindedness and a complicated look flickered past his eyes before he released Duanmu Yao. Han Yunxi's heart finally settled back into her chest. As long as Old Kenzō didn't act up, she was willing to trust Long Fei Ye's trust in him.
"Feiye, where's the antidote?" Kenzō asked angrily.
Seeing this, Cang Qiuzi grew doubtful. Could it be that the rumors were just rumors and Duanmu Yao wasn't lying to me? Why is this stupid girl in such a rush to help me get the antidote?
"Senior brother, I can hold on. Hurry and take a look at Yao Yao! Perhaps her dantian can still be saved, "Cang Qiuzi coaxed with concern.
He knew Duanmu Yao's dantian like the back of his hand. There was no way to save it!
"She really can't be saved." Old Kenzō shot Long Fei Ye a Cold look. "Junior brother, if anything happens to you again, even I as the sect leader won't be able to escape the blame!"
Cang Qiuzi grew uneasy. If I can't anger Old Kenzō, then I'll cure the poison first. I'll take it one step at a time.
Although this wasn't the best time to seize the sect leader's position, he'd throw caution to the wind if Long Fei Ye forced him into a corner.
Just then, Long Feiye had been betting on Duanmu Yao's guts. He was certain she wouldn't have the guts to expose his master's insanity in front of everyone. "Master, this disciple doesn't have the antidote," he replied simply.
"You're the one who shouldered this crime. Who else should I ask for the antidote from?" Kenzō retorted unhappily.
"This disciple's crime is that he offended his superiors and had no respect for his elders," Long Fei Ye replied calmly. "Whether he's right or wrong, this disciple has no right to raise his hand against martial uncle. Martial uncle's judgment belongs to master and the Abstinence Courtyard. "
Han Yunxi suddenly felt at ease. She could tell that master and disciple were putting on a show! She'd finally changed her opinion of Old Kenzō. She'd like to see how Kenzō won Long Fei Ye's trust …
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