882: Qing Yunzi's Request

Bai Yuliang knelt respectfully outside the thatched hut, and hearing the voice that had no fluctuations, he lowered his head even further, and his attitude became even more respectful.

Even though he, as the Saint of Xuantian Holy Land, was nominally on par with the Inner Elder within Xuantian Holy Land, he did not dare to show the slightest pride in his heart in front of the old man in the thatched hut.

Because Bai Yuliang knew that Xuantian Holy Land's current status and the courtesy he received from all sides when he walked outside were all due to the prestige of the tall old man in the thatched hut.

Supreme Elder of Xuantian Sacred Ground, Great True Lord Qing Yunzi.

This is one of the Supreme Experts standing at the Peak of the entire Netherworld, and perhaps even the strongest.

Facing such an existence, no amount of respect was too much.

What's more, for Bai Yuliang, Qing Yunzi was also his Grandmaster of this lineage.

However…

Called to the thatched hut late at night by Qing Yunzi, Bai Yuliang was full of doubts, and at this moment, hearing the question, he respectfully said:

"Disciple doesn't know, please enlighten me, Grand Elder."

"There is an iron rule in the Holy Land's rules: fellow Disciples must not attack each other and must love each other."

Qing Yunzi stood up, left the wooden table, and slowly walked to Bai Yuliang's side:

"Just now, the soul pearl of True Disciple Zhao Tianci shattered, and the place of his death was in the Demon Beast Forest. When an wisp of this old man's Divine Thought went there, he even encountered an interesting person."

Bai Yuliang listened quietly, his body involuntarily tensing up.

Zhao Tianci?

He naturally knew who it was, and he naturally knew who Zhao Tianci was currently in the hands of.

Zhao Tianci's death was definitely related to Senior Wang Chen.

Only…

Bai Yuliang remembered that Zhao Tianci was imprisoned by Senior Wang Chen, so why was he dead now?

"I clearly told Senior Wang Chen that True Disciples all have Restrictions on them, and their deaths would attract the attention of the Grand Elder. Why did Senior Wang Chen make a move?"

Bai Yuliang's heart was bitter, and he dared not look up, only pressing his forehead to the ground.

He didn't dare to respond at all. After all, Zhao Tianci's appearance in the Demon Beast Forest was related to him, and he had been overly close to Wang Chen before, and after returning to Xuantian Holy Land, he had been helping the other party acquire Demonic Beast cubs. No matter how you looked at it, the two were bound together.

"Little fellow, is Zhao Tianci's death related to you?"

Qing Yunzi stood beside Bai Yuliang with his hands behind his back and asked coldly.

"Grand Elder, I did know about Senior Brother Zhao's trip to the Demon Beast Forest. He went there to disrupt my collection of dead spirit essence blood, but he clashed with Senior Wang Chen and was captured by Senior Wang Chen. His death now truly has nothing to do with this Disciple."

Bai Yuliang hesitated for a moment, then respectfully recounted the entire story.

"Wang Chen?"

Qing Yunzi frowned slightly, his tone showing no fluctuation as he said:

"This Dragon-Slaying True Lord has quite ruthless methods. He kills a True Disciple of my Xuantian Holy Land just like that, completely disregarding my Holy Land!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yuliang's body trembled, and he quickly said:

"Grand Elder, Senior Brother Zhao's death was entirely his own fault. A True Lord cannot be insulted. Senior Brother Zhao, relying on the Holy Land's prestige, was arrogant and overbearing outside. Senior Wang Chen's action can be considered as clearing the house for the Holy Land."

"Oh?"

Hearing Bai Yuliang's words, a hint of surprise flashed in Qing Yunzi's eyes.

He hadn't expected his grand-Disciple to speak up for an outsider.

"It seems your friendship with this Dragon-Slaying True Lord is not shallow!"

Qing Yunzi said, his expression a bit subtle.

"The one who died was your Senior Brother, yet you speak for an outsider and defend an outsider. As the dignified Saint of my Xuantian Holy Land, shouldn't you straighten out your identity?"

Qing Yunzi turned to look at Bai Yuliang. The gaze of his golden-red eyes made Bai Yuliang feel immense pressure, and his body involuntarily trembled.

"Grand Elder, this Disciple feels he did nothing wrong."

Tensing his body, Bai Yuliang endured the pressure and raised his head to say:

"Senior Brother Zhao, relying on the Holy Land's prestige and his father, Vast Treasure True Lord, has been ruining the Holy Land's reputation outside these past few years. Moreover, when he came to the Demon Beast Forest, he completely disregarded fellow Disciple loyalty and tried to attack this Disciple. Such a black sheep is not worthy of being a True Disciple of my Xuantian Holy Land."

"Oh?"

Qing Yunzi was slightly startled. Looking at Bai Yuliang, who was enduring the pressure and meeting his gaze without backing down, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

"It seems this trip to the Demon Beast Forest has brought you considerable gains."

Qing Yunzi praised him, then changed the subject:

"This old man doesn't care about Zhao Tianci's death. The resources he consumed over the years were several times yours, yet he accomplished nothing. For the Holy Land, it's not an exaggeration to call him a parasite."

"However, that Dragon-Slaying True Lord is quite bold. He didn't kill Zhao Tianci because Zhao Tianci offended him, but to use this old man's power to break the Guardian Array of the Blade City of the Dead."

"This is two different things!"

"Grand Elder!"

Bai Yuliang's body trembled, and he lowered his head again.

He really hadn't expected this situation.

"Senior Wang Chen listened to my words that day and didn't directly kill Zhao Tianci. So, it was because he had his eyes on Blade City."

Bai Yuliang had seen Wang Chen put Zhao Tianci into a spirit beast bag that day and thought his persuasion had worked, but he hadn't expected it to have this kind of effect.

"This is troublesome now. The Grand Elder clearly doesn't care about Zhao Tianci's life or death, but Senior Wang Chen is essentially fooling the Grand Elder. Even if I had ten mouths, I couldn't explain it clearly!"

Bai Yuliang smiled bitterly in his heart, keeping his head down and saying nothing.

"You and that Dragon-Slaying True Lord have a good relationship. This matter, this old man will not let it go lightly."

Seeing Bai Yuliang's expression, Qing Yunzi didn't mind. The corners of his mouth curved up, and he said with a hint of lightness in his tone:

"Since he borrowed this old man's power, he must owe this old man a favor."

"I helped him once, and he must help me once too."

"With Zhao Tianci's death, that junior Wanbao will certainly not let it rest."

Qing Yunzi waved his hand, sending out a stream of power to help Bai Yuliang up, then patted his shoulder.

"Vast Treasure True Lord has held control of the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce for too long."

"You tell that Dragon-Slaying True Lord my words exactly as they are. He will understand my meaning."

"Ah?"

Bai Yuliang's eyes widened, his face full of surprise.

He naturally understood the meaning in the Grand Elder's words: as long as Wang Chen dealt with Vast Treasure True Lord, then the matter of killing Zhao Tianci and using the Grand Elder's power could be treated as if nothing happened.

It had to be said, this development was something Bai Yuliang hadn't expected.

For him, and for Wang Chen, it was good news!

However, the Grand Elder wants Senior Wang Chen to deal with Vast Treasure True Lord?

No matter how you look at it, it's strange!

Vast Treasure True Lord is one of the foundations of Xuantian Holy Land. Wouldn't this be crippling oneself?

"Grand Elder?"

Bai Yuliang opened his mouth to ask, but Qing Yunzi simply didn't bother to explain to him. He waved his hand, sending out a stream of power, and sent Bai Yuliang away from the mountain Peak.