507: Chapter 17 It Was You All Along!

One hour later, Lu Xueqi returned.

She was accompanied by four people: Tian Buyi, Water Moon True Person, Green Pine, and Mysterious Dao.

Seeing Green Pine and Mysterious Dao, Meng Li was slightly stunned.

Because these were two more familiar faces!

The former's face brought to mind the most memorable character: the naive Yin Tianqi.

The latter had more memorable roles: Xie Xiaofeng, Lü Dongbin...

Tian Linger hurried forward upon seeing the four. First, she sweetly called out to Tian Buyi, 'Dad,' then cupped her hands to greet Mysterious Dao and the other two in turn: 'Linger greets Senior Martial Uncle Sect Head, Senior Martial Uncle Green Pine, and Junior Martial Uncle Water Moon.'

Tian Buyi smiled faintly.

Mysterious Dao and the other two nodded.

Afterward, Meng Li followed up: 'This Disciple greets Master and Junior Martial Uncle Water Moon.'

Tian Buyi nodded with a smile, then introduced them to Mysterious Dao and Green Pine: 'Two Senior Martial Uncles, this is my seventh Disciple taken in a few years, named Meng Li.'

As he spoke, he pointed to Mysterious Dao and Green Pine respectively, introducing them to Meng Li: 'This is your Senior Martial Uncle Mysterious Dao, the Sect Head of our Qingyun Sect, and also the Head of Tongtian Peak. This one is your Senior Martial Uncle Green Pine, the Head of Dragon Head Peak.'

Meng Li immediately cupped his hands: 'This Disciple pays respects to Senior Martial Uncle Sect Head and Senior Martial Uncle Green Pine.'

Mysterious Dao sized up Meng Li and said with surprise: 'His innate talent is extraordinary. Martial Brother Tian, you have indeed found a good seedling.'

Green Pine just nodded once without speaking.

Hearing Mysterious Dao's words, a smile instantly appeared on Tian Buyi's face, but he said: 'It is due to fate, stumbling upon a fine talent by chance.'

Seeing him like this, Green Pine pursed his lips and said to Mysterious Dao: 'Sect Head, shouldn't we handle the main business first?'

Mysterious Dao nodded, swept his gaze, and walked toward Universal Wisdom.

Universal Wisdom's condition had slightly improved after some time to recover. He was currently leaning against a tree, speaking with Zhang Xiaofan.

He had taken the Three-Day Certain Death Pill earlier. Even if Meng Li hadn't injured him, he wouldn't have lived much longer, and might not have been able to wait for people from Tianyin Pavilion.

According to the original plan, to prevent Zhang Xiaofan from being exposed, he hadn't intended to say much. But now that circumstances had changed and Zhang Xiaofan had to go to Tianyin Pavilion to cultivate instead, he wanted to give a few more instructions so that after his passing, this Disciple might receive a bit more care at Tianyin Pavilion.

Seeing Mysterious Dao and the others approach, Universal Wisdom quickly got up to pay his respects: 'Sect Head Mysterious Dao, several Immortal Masters.'

'Master Universal Wisdom,' Mysterious Dao, Tian Buyi, and the other two responded.

Then, Mysterious Dao looked at Universal Wisdom's appearance and asked with confusion: 'Master, how did you end up in such a state in such a short time?'

Previously, when Universal Wisdom visited Qingyun Sect, Mysterious Dao had personally received him. Although he hadn't agreed to the matter of merging the Cultivation Techniques of the two Sects, they parted on good terms.

Green Pine and Water Moon True Person were also present at that time, which was why the two of them had followed this time. As for Tian Buyi following, it was because Lu Xueqi happened to run into him while reporting the situation, coupled with Meng Li and Tian Linger, two people from Dazhu Peak, being involved in the matter.

Hearing Mysterious Dao's question, Universal Wisdom smiled bitterly: 'This matter is hard to explain in a few words, and saying more is useless.'

'The reason I troubled you all to come this time is because my lifespan is nearing its end. I wish to implore you Fellow Daoists, for the sake of Tianyin Pavilion and Qingyun Sect both being part of the Righteous Path, to offer some protection to my newly accepted Disciple, Zhang Xiaofan, and then send a message to Tianyin Pavilion, asking them to send someone to bring Xiaofan back for nurturing.'

As he spoke, he pointed to Zhang Xiaofan, who was standing stunned nearby.

Mysterious Dao, Green Pine, Tian Buyi, and Water Moon True Person immediately glanced at Zhang Xiaofan.

Then, Mysterious Dao nodded: 'Qingyun Sect and Tianyin Pavilion are both Sects of the Righteous Path and have long maintained friendship. This matter, I, representing Qingyun Sect, agree to it.'

Since Mysterious Dao, the Sect Head and Senior Martial Uncle, had spoken, and the matter aligned with righteousness, Tian Buyi and Water Moon True Person naturally had no objections.

Green Pine also did not object, but his gaze flickered slightly.

This was because he was the black-clothed person who had previously ambushed Universal Wisdom and intended to seize the blood-devouring pearl. Seeing Universal Wisdom's current state, he realized that when the two fought last time, the other party was likely putting up a brave front while internally weak, yet he had actually been scared away. He couldn't help but feel secretly annoyed.

If he had been a bit tougher back then, he might have been able to kill Universal Wisdom and obtain the blood-devouring pearl.

However, it wasn't too late now.

Universal Wisdom's lifespan was ending, yet he had taken a Disciple. The blood-devouring pearl was very likely passed to this youth named Zhang Xiaofan.

Mysterious Dao had already agreed to take Zhang Xiaofan back to Qingyun Sect for temporary protection. If he made a few maneuvers, obtaining the blood-devouring pearl wouldn't be difficult.

However, Mysterious Dao's next words made Green Pine's heart hang in suspense.

Mysterious Dao said to Universal Wisdom: 'Master, I have agreed to what you requested. Your situation was mentioned somewhat vaguely by Martial Niece Lu when she reported back. The appearance of a Demonic Path fiend below Qingyun Mountain is no small matter. Please explain the situation in detail so we can investigate.'

Universal Wisdom pondered for a moment and recounted the events based on the version he had previously stated publicly, providing specifics.

Simply put, after descending Qingyun Mountain, he was suddenly attacked by a man in black. The opponent used sneak attacks and poison, disregarded martial ethics, used unscrupulous means, and employed the Moves and Spells of the Demonic Path Sect, Blood Refining Hall. He must have been someone from the Blood Refining Hall.

As for the Divine Sword Control Thunder Technique...

Universal Wisdom knew that Qingyun Sect possessed this sword technique, but he had never seen a Qingyun Disciple use it before. Coupled with Qingyun Sect being the leader of the Righteous Path, and his preconceived notion that the black-clothed man was from the Blood Refining Hall, he didn't suspect that the person was hiding within Qingyun Sect, only believing it was an infiltrating fiend from the Demonic Path.

This made the heart that Green Pine had held in suspense relax again.

However, before his heart could fully settle, Zhang Xiaofan recalled what he saw in the valley and spoke up to remind him: 'Master, when that black-clothed man fought you last time, he also used a sword technique that could summon lightning. It looked extremely formidable.'

Universal Wisdom was stunned for a moment, then nodded: 'That's right. When that person fought me previously, he indeed used a Spell to summon lightning with his sword.'

The expressions of Mysterious Dao, Water Moon True Person, Tian Buyi, and Lu Xueqi all changed drastically.

Because they immediately thought of their Sect's Divine Sword Control Thunder Technique.

Green Pine's heart pounded wildly. He secretly thought, 'This is bad,' but outwardly he moved close to Mysterious Dao and whispered: 'Sect Head Senior Martial Uncle, this matter might be...'

Mid-sentence, he suddenly attacked, striking Mysterious Dao with a palm strike while simultaneously flinging a black shadow toward his face.

Mysterious Dao was completely unprepared. Relying on instinct, in his haste, he only managed to block the palm strike and failed to block the black shadow.

When he reacted, the black shadow had already pounced onto his neck and bitten him fiercely.

Mysterious Dao immediately felt pain, quickly grabbed it and flung it away, but it was too late.

Potent poison had entered his body, and the location was a vital spot like the neck. He had to circulate his Qi to suppress it.

Tian Buyi and Water Moon True Person beside him also hadn't expected Green Pine to suddenly attack Mysterious Dao. Seeing this, they exclaimed in unison: 'Senior Martial Brother Green Pine, what are you doing?!'

On the other side, Universal Wisdom clearly saw the black shadow that bit Mysterious Dao and his expression instantly changed: 'Seven-Tailed Centipede!'

Saying that, he looked at Green Pine and roared: 'So it was you!'