He's a felon.

This year’s snow was a bit heavier than in previous years!

After the first snow fell, it snowed continuously for three days.

It seemed to be getting heavier and heavier.

These past few days, Zhong Qing had been explaining some Cultivation Profound Truths to Gu Man.

Although Zhong Qing’s Cultivation was mostly obtained through a ten thousand-fold return from his Disciple, as his Cultivation improved, he could almost perfectly grasp the Profound Truths of every Realm.

Furthermore, with numerous Emperor Sutras and ancient texts in his possession, it was naturally more than enough for him to guide a young girl in the Three Yang Second Realm.

On this day, after Zhong Qing finished explaining some Cultivation Profound Truths to Gu Man as usual, his gaze turned towards the sky.

Gu Man looked at Zhong Qing’s back, somewhat unable to fathom what her Master was thinking.

Sometimes, she felt very close to her Master.

So close, that they met every day.

Other times, she felt very far from her Master; at least, she never knew what her Master was thinking.

Zhong Qing gave her a feeling of mystery, transcendence, unfathomable depth, yet also etherealness.

It was as if he could Ascend and leave at any moment.

White snow drifted, and the world was a vast expanse.

In the courtyard, Gu Man, as usual, bid farewell to Zhong Qing after the lesson ended.

Just as she was about to leave, Zhong Qing’s deep and heavy voice sounded.

“From today onwards, you don’t need to come over.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Man’s tender body couldn’t help but tremble slightly.

“Master, why is this?”

“Is it because Xiaoman is dull and has displeased Master?”

In the courtyard, Zhong Qing stood amidst the vast white snow.

He said indifferently, “It has nothing to do with you; it’s just that I, your Master, am going on a long journey!”

Upon hearing this, even though Gu Man was somewhat prepared, she still felt a wave of disappointment.

She knew that all banquets must end.

She knew even more that Zhong Qing did not belong here and would leave one day.

However, she had never imagined that this day would come so suddenly, so suddenly that she had no preparation at all.

“May I ask, Master, where are you going?”

Gu Man’s nose was slightly sore, and she spoke with some reluctance.

Whether it was Zhong Qing saving her father’s life, or his unreserved guidance in the Dao, teaching, and dispelling her doubts over these days, Gu Man always held a deep sense of gratitude towards Zhong Qing.

And this gratitude, as they spent more time together, had clearly developed into a sense of dependence.

Zhong Qing turned back and looked at this newly accepted Named Disciple.

He smiled and said, “Some grudges, dragging them on like this is not a solution; I have to take the time to resolve them.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Man’s reluctance instantly turned into worry.

She naturally knew what grudges Zhong Qing was referring to.

“Can’t you not go?”

Gu Man said bitterly.

Undeniably, her Master was indeed extraordinary.

However, his opponent was too strong!

That was the strongest force in the Chaotic Land, the Phoenix Feather Sect!

It could be said that anyone born in the Chaotic Land had heard of the Phoenix Feather Sect’s name.

To the beings of the Chaotic Land, the Phoenix Feather Sect was an insurmountable mountain pressing down on their heads.

It was also a legendary existence that Gu Man had heard about since childhood.

Now, Master actually said he was going to resolve grudges with the Phoenix Feather Sect, one person against a super-large sect.

One person against an invincible force.

Even though she had great confidence in her Master, at this moment, she couldn’t help but feel a wave of worry.

Zhong Qing naturally saw the worry on Gu Man’s face.

He smiled faintly and said, “For some things, since the cause has been planted, there must naturally be a result.”

“Escaping won’t solve the problem.”

“Moreover, it’s just the Phoenix Feather Sect; it can’t do anything to your Master!”

If an ordinary person said this, Gu Man would naturally scoff at it.

In the Chaotic Land, the Phoenix Feather Sect was heaven.

Who would dare say the Phoenix Feather Sect couldn’t do anything to him?

But at this moment, the person speaking was Zhong Qing.

Those calm, deep, and incredibly steady words seemed to possess a power that could penetrate people’s hearts.

Gu Man saw immense confidence in Zhong Qing.

She clearly saw the unique quality found in legendary powerhouses… Fearlessness of the strong!

For a moment, Gu Man’s emotions were extremely complex.

There was worry, pride, and honor.

At the same time, there was a deep sense of loss.

At this moment, she only regretted that her Cultivation was too low to help her Master.

If she could Cultivate above the Myriad Laws Realm, even if she couldn’t turn the tide, she could at least contribute a little.

Not be completely useless.

Zhong Qing seemed to have read her thoughts.

“Go down! Cultivate well, and don’t put immense psychological pressure on yourself.”

“Your talent is not bad; Cultivate well, and your future will surely be boundless.”

Zhong Qing left!

Besides informing Gu Man, he didn’t alarm anyone else.

Gu Man watched Zhong Qing’s departing figure, her heart stirred, and her emotions almost went out of control for a moment.

A wave of parting sorrow welled up in her heart.

But she was, after all, an extraordinary person.

She quickly suppressed this sorrow.

“Master, rest assured, your Disciple will definitely not let you down!”

She chose to go into seclusion immediately.

She wanted to improve her strength as quickly as possible.

She never wanted to experience this kind of situation again in her life, where she watched a loved one go into danger while she couldn’t help at all.

And to have fewer regrets in life, strength was the capital to protect everything.

…

Zhong Qing didn’t know that this scene caused such great emotional turmoil in his first Named Disciple.

It was also this scene that forged a future Cultivation fanatic, a figure who shook the entire Central Continent.

Of course, these are all later stories, so let’s not dwell on them for now.

After Zhong Qing left the City Lord’s Mansion, he saw the guard teams, Loose Cultivators, and even Phoenix Feather Sect Disciples who were extensively searching for him in Wanbian City.

Of course, there were also many figures in the sky.

The Phoenix Feather Sect’s deployment this time was unprecedentedly powerful.

Whether in the sky, on the ground, or in the deep mountains and seas, they had their eyes and ears.

Above the firmament, two streaks of light swept past Zhong Qing.

One of the youths looked at Zhong Qing: “Fellow Daoist, have we met somewhere before?”

“Why do you look so familiar to me?”

“Are you also like us, here to search for the rebel wanted by the Phoenix Feather Sect?”

“How about joining us?”

“They say there’s strength in numbers!”

“I believe with your addition, our chances of finding that wanted criminal will increase by a point.”

“At that time, how about we split the bounty equally?”

Zhong Qing glanced at the wanted poster in his hand; it clearly showed his own portrait.

He found it somewhat amusing.

“No need!”

As he spoke, he walked straight past the two and sped towards the horizon.

The two looked at his wind-like speed, feeling a little regretful.

If they could have recruited such a strong person into their ranks, the probability of finding the wanted criminal would undoubtedly increase by a point, but unfortunately, the other party refused.

“No, Brother Liu, the more I think about it, the more familiar this person seems.”

“That’s right, I also have a sense of déjà vu.”

“But I just can’t remember the name.”

As he spoke, he unconsciously glanced at the wanted poster in his hand.

Then, his pupils gradually constricted, his face turned beet red, and his mouth formed an O shape.

Finally, he said incredulously, “Holy… crap, he’s the wanted criminal of the Phoenix Feather Sect!”

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