Chapter 698: Chapter 380: Success (Part 2)

"At that time, I took my son to the Star Split Mansion to visit Han Qiujun.

"I originally planned to leave that day, but unexpectedly, He Qianqiu suddenly became interested in the Han family’s daughter and insisted on me staying a few more days.

"Unable to refuse him, I agreed, but unexpectedly, I accidentally witnessed Han Qiujun meeting with someone from the Celestial Evil Cult.

"At the time, although I did not recognize that person’s identity, I later realized that Han Qiujun had actually allied with the Celestial Evil Cult...

"Therefore, when Han Qiujun found me, I had no choice but to feign allegiance, otherwise... our father and son would have been dead long ago.

"And it was this unexpected encounter that made me realize Han Qiujun would sooner or later target Xiangshan Sea.

"He Qianqiu learned about this and then pretended to keep Su Ningzhen..."

"Why keep me!?"

Su Ningzhen said through clenched teeth.

"Because you are beautiful."

He Wenzhang smiled:

"My son is inherently indulgent in beauty and lust.

"The beauties of the Yao Tai Sect are numerous, but I did not allow him to be involved with them.

"Otherwise, it would surely cause trouble.

"Thus, I turned a blind eye to his deeds outside the sect.

"He kept you because he knew you would be left alone by Xiangshan Sea.

"By then, with no support, you would rely solely on him.

"Even if he has more women, you wouldn’t dare to act otherwise.

"However, it didn’t turn out as he initially thought; later on, you wouldn’t let him near you.

"Meanwhile, the matter of his marriage with the Han family’s daughter was announced.

"He planned to let you fend for yourself in the Martial World for a while, thinking... without Xiangshan Sea’s protection, without his protection, you should see the reality.

"Yet didn’t expect..."

"Yet didn’t expect, I would meet the young master."

Su Ningzhen slowly closed her eyes:

"Furthermore, didn’t expect the young master would avenge me, and not only Han Qiujun and his people, but all of them died in the battle of Celestial Melody City.

"Even you were not spared!"

He Wenzhang sighed:

"I know that child treated you unfairly, but his affection for you was genuine.

"Otherwise, why would he stop seriously if you didn’t permit? Instead of disregarding your wishes?

"Moreover, it’s ordinary for a man to have multiple wives... why would you feel wronged?

"On the night of Xiangshan Sea’s disaster, if it weren’t for him dragging you, you would have been dead by now."

"I would rather have died on the night of Xiangshan Sea’s demise."

Clear tears flowed from Su Ningzhen’s eyes.

Comrades, mentors, friends, and family all perished that night, leaving her alone in this world, bullied and isolated.

If she could, she really wished to depart with them.

Chu Qing’s voice rang out:

"So, did the others in the Yao Tai Sect not know about the Xiangshan Sea affair?"

"Xiangshan Sea..."

Ji Yexue, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke, her words were somewhat provoking:

"Seems like I’ve heard of it... some impression."

Chu Qing waved his hand, and then asked He Wenzhang if he knew about matters involving He Qianqiu and the Mirror of Sin.

He Wenzhang was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, not expecting He Qianqiu to be associated with the Mirror of Sin behind his back.

And even orchestrated the murder of the Qingwu City Lord, framing Chu Qing in the process.

Suddenly furious.

But his anger was irrelevant, he inquired further about the Heroic Invitation.

He Wenzhang, unwillingly, admitted that the Heroic Invitation was indeed intercepted by him, not reported to the sect.

Asked for the reason...

Mainly because he considered the Celestial Evil Cult too terrifying.

Absolutely cannot be an enemy.

Otherwise, it would be seeking death.

He said these things, initially calmly, even with some righteousness, but gradually became indignant.

Blamed Ji Yexue for focusing solely on seclusion, ignoring sect affairs.

Completely unaware of the kind of existence the Yao Tai Sect is about to face...

Originally, there was an opportunity today for the Yao Tai Sect to soar high, yet Ji Yexue unexpectedly disagreed.

This would lead to the downfall of the Yao Tai Sect at her hands.

Ji Yexue listened with a calm face until he finished, then looked at Chu Qing:

"Anything else you want to ask?"

"That’s about it."

Chu Qing contemplated for a while.

The biggest problem with the Yao Tai Sect is that the disciples are somewhat arrogant, but it’s not exactly a crime.

Inherent pride, feeling superior.

The ones with malicious intent are He Wenzhang and He Qianqiu, father and son.

For now, they and those in the Yao Tai Sect who have secretly sided with them must be dealt with.

Once done, the Yao Tai Sect would be clean.

If further issues arise, they will be addressed then.

During this trip, he caught an assassin, killed one, received a random treasure chest option, and annihilated two generals under the General’s command.

Even conquered the entire Yao Tai Sect.

The harvest is indeed great.

With everything settled, the rest would be left to Ji Yexue, while he could leave immediately.

Head to Immortal Cloud Mountain and prepare for various matters related to the Heroic Conference.

Just as he was planning the itinerary, he saw Ji Yexue suddenly flick her finger.

Two flashes of white light, and He Wenzhang and He Qianqiu both trembled as their necks bore a bloody hole.

He Qianqiu, before dying, looked at Su Ningzhen, seemed as if he wanted to say something, but after opening his mouth for a while, couldn’t utter a word before falling dead.

Chu Qing glanced at Ji Yexue, Ji Yexue remained calm:

"Finished asking, weren’t you?"

"...Sword technique not bad."

Chu Qing casually complimented.

Though the words are sincere.

Ji Yexue nodded:

"Sect secret technique."

"Can I look?"

"Yes."

Now that the Yao Tai Sect was given to Chu Qing, naturally he could view the sect’s secret techniques.

Ordered the disciples of the Yao Tai Sect to tidy up, clean the battlefield, organize the mountain gate, check losses, and estimate casualties... These tasks must be arranged by someone.

Wu Qianhuan and others temporarily stayed in the Jade Universe Pavilion.

Chu Qing followed Ji Yexue to her retreat spot at the back mountain.

The retreat spot in the back mountain is a solitary peak, amidst clouds and sea, with the mountain at its center; a small platform and a cave, austere to the extreme.

Entering the cave, one sees the walls densely inscribed with texts.

The left is the [White Jade Scripture of Eternal Life], the right contains the [Jade Capital Seventeen Swords].

Chu Qing wasn’t particularly interested in [Jade Capital Seventeen Swords], but mostly observed the [White Jade Scripture of Eternal Life].

While observing, he frowned.

After reading it three times over, Chu Qing exhaled:

"[White Jade Scripture of Eternal Life] lacks worldly wisdom, dull stone polishing, results in inefficiency."

Ji Yexue glanced up at Chu Qing before lowering her head again.

Unconvinced, yet unable to refute.

Chu Qing didn’t pay her much attention and wanted to see how the [White Jade Scripture of Eternal Life] could dispel seven emotions and six desires, enabling one to reach a high realm of purity inside and out.

If he could grasp the key, reversing the cultivation technique might resolve the Gentle peril.

Better than searching for the Celestial Buddha Temple, whose whereabouts are unknown.

Unfortunately, after the entire text, he found the [White Jade Scripture of Eternal Life] to erode personality through loneliness, comprehending truth in darkness.

This approach seems ordinary but persevering for ten, twenty, or as Ji Yexue did, fifty years... is an extreme cruelty.

And the reversal method might not be effective.

Thinking about this, Chu Qing suddenly asked:

"Have you heard of the Celestial Buddha Temple?"

"Heard of it."

Ji Yexue’s response was calm:

"Never been."

"...A pity."

"You’re looking for the Celestial Buddha Temple?"

"Indeed."

Chu Qing nodded, intending to instruct Ji Yexue to have the Yao Tai Sect’s disciples search for the Celestial Buddha Temple.

Then Ji Yexue said:

"Although I haven’t been to the Celestial Buddha Temple, I can find it!"

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