87: Is Chapter 87 truly for the sake of the common people, or for the benefit of the Holy Land itself?

As soon as he heard Wen Cai Ting speak, the smile on his face vanished, replaced by a look of wariness.

Wen Cai Ting was one of the Elders of the Yin Gui Sect, specializing in charm arts and illusions; her methods were extremely formidable.

Even on this trip, she was followed by three handsome youths, each with a dazed gaze, clearly infatuated by her.

Bian Bufu knew even better that this woman had not only hooked up with Elder Yun, but also had some murky dealings with Elder Xia.

If one truly got involved with her, they would likely suffer a great loss sooner or later.

Although he was lustful, he didn't touch just anyone.

Someone like Wanwan, who was inexperienced and easy to control, was more to his taste.

He had even begun to calculate in his heart that after the mission was completed, he would make a move on that Senior Sister—the only daughter of the Yin Gui Sect's Sect Head, Zhu Yuyan.

That woman was named Shan Meixian; she had a voluptuous figure and had long been targeted by Bian Bufu.

At the thought of her graceful figure, a lecherous glint flashed in Bian Bufu's eyes, and he couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

Wanwan subconsciously moved two steps to the side, her heart filled with disgust.

This man was one of the most repulsive existences to her in the Yin Gui Sect; if he could die here, it would truly be a cause for celebration.

Just then, the Heaven Beyond Heaven Disciple who had previously delivered the message rushed over.

"The Protector Lord invites everyone inside!"

Upon hearing this, Wanwan immediately stepped into the great hall.

The people from the Yin Gui Sect followed suit one after another.

Bian Bufu also pushed aside his stray thoughts, knowing that this mission could not go wrong.

Otherwise, Zhu Yuyan would never forgive him lightly.

But if he could achieve some merit, perhaps he could ask his Senior Sister for mercy and take both Wanwan and Shan Meixian into his quarters.

Thinking of this, he was suddenly full of energy, determined to perform well.

When Mo Qixuan saw the people from the Yin Gui Sect arrive, his gaze was immediately drawn to Wanwan, who was walking at the front.

"It's you!"

His expression tightened, and a trace of killing intent flashed in his eyes.

"Your Excellency seems to know me?"

Wanwan sensed his hostility, her heart tightening, but she asked calmly.

"Didn't you go to Snow Moon City before? It seems you had contact with a martial arts School in the city."

Mo Qixuan had always been suspicious of that martial arts School; it was his greatest concern at the moment.

Although the martial arts School was low-profile, its origins were unknown, and its strength was unfathomable.

"What martial arts School?"

Bian Bufu was completely confused and turned to look at Wanwan.

"You actually don't know?"

Mo Qixuan gave everyone a meaningful look, then briefly recounted the matter of the martial arts School.

Although he didn't explicitly state the Martial Arts Hall Master's true cultivation level, just hearing him mention the strength of those Disciples was enough to shock everyone.

"I did go to that martial arts School and intended to join them, but unfortunately, the Hall Master's standards were too high, and he didn't even care for me."

Wanwan's tone carried a hint of resentment, and a trace of annoyance appeared in her eyes.

Mo Qixuan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then nodded thoughtfully, though it was unclear if he truly believed her.

"Wanwan, you wouldn't have developed feelings for that Martial Arts Hall Master, would you?"

Bian Bufu's face darkened slightly, his tone carrying a bit of dissatisfaction.

"Is it any of your business? Just mind your own affairs."

Wanwan replied bluntly.

Mo Qixuan watched the small friction between them and felt slightly relieved.

It seemed this group was not a monolithic block, which saved him the trouble of being on guard.

In any case, the task assigned to them was not important; they only needed to cooperate in disrupting Snow Moon City.

As for Wanwan, although she was a bit troublesome, her strength was average and couldn't cause much of a stir.

"Everyone, I assume your Sect Head has already explained that when the time comes, you are free to act as you see fit."

"You said just now that the girls in that martial arts School are all extremely beautiful?"

Bian Bufu suddenly spoke, a hint of malice in his eyes.

Mo Qixuan was stunned for a moment before snapping back to his senses.

Looking at Bian Bufu's expression, he understood somewhat and nodded indifferently.

"Indeed."

Saying that, he suddenly remembered something and quickly added.

"The Vice Hall Master of our Holy Cult's Law Enforcement Hall has already infiltrated it. If you truly intend to take action, you'd better be careful."

Despite saying this, he knew very well in his heart that if this group really dared to provoke that martial arts School, they would likely never return.

However, that was none of his business.

"You say that Martial Arts Hall Master is not only young and handsome, but also of extraordinary strength?"

Wen Cai Ting couldn't help but interject, a hint of interest flashing in her eyes.

"..."

Mo Qixuan was momentarily speechless, grumbling in his heart:

What kind of people are these from the Yin Gui Sect?

Do we really have to rely on them?

"Correct. I'll warn you one more time: the owner of that martial arts School is extremely formidable. If you go to challenge him individually, you might not even keep your lives!"

"There's no need for Your Excellency to worry about that; we have some confidence in our own abilities."

The corners of Bian Bufu's mouth curled up slightly.

But that smile looked unnatural no matter how one viewed it.

"Didn't your Sect Head come along?"

Mo Qixuan suddenly interjected.

"Senior Sister has her own plans; there's no need for Your Excellency to ask!"

Bian Bufu responded indifferently.

Mo Qixuan didn't mind and nodded.

"Then everyone should settle in here first. When the plan begins, you will naturally be notified."

Wanwan glanced at Bian Bufu and Wen Cai Ting, her tone slightly cold.

She had personally witnessed Su Rui's strength; even her Master, Zhu Yuyan, might not be able to defeat him.

Although Zhu Yuyan had entered the Great Grandmaster realm, in the Jianghu, she was at least equivalent to a Great Carefree expert of the Carefree Heaven Realm.

But even so, she was only on par with Zhao Guyan, whom she had seen on the Jingwu Platform before.

And Zhao Guyan, even after opening the peerless sword casket and reaching the Great Carefree cultivation level, couldn't last more than a few moves against Su Rui.

If these people truly wanted to act against the martial arts School, they would probably lose their lives.

However, that was no longer Wanwan's concern.

As a member of the demon Sect Yin Gui Sect, she was already physically and mentally exhausted.

Moreover, many people within the Sect harbored ill intentions toward her; she knew that those who coveted her were far more than just Bian Bufu.

After returning to her assigned room, Su Rui's words surfaced in Wanwan's mind again.

To enter the martial arts School, one must leave their current School.

Her days in the Yin Gui Sect had long since made her weary.

But her Master, Zhu Yuyan, had raised her, and this sentiment made it difficult for her to decide.

On the other side, however, there was no such hesitation.

After receiving the secret order from the Quiet Temple of Compassion, Shi Feixuan's expression changed slightly.

For a long time, the teaching she received was that everything could be sacrificed for the sake of the common people, even herself.

But her recent experiences in Snow Moon City, combined with her contact with Wanwan and the disdain for the Quiet Temple of Compassion that Su Rui showed when she wanted to join him, made Shi Feixuan begin to rethink her position.

Indeed, three generations of Saintesses from the Quiet Temple of Compassion had prevented disasters that could have caused turmoil in the Jianghu.

She had only heard of Xie Tiao's generation.

But the titles of "Evil King" and "Heavenly Saber" still circulated in the Jianghu today.

"Must I really take such a risk?"

This order from the Quiet Temple of Compassion clearly hinted for her to go to Heaven Beyond Heaven and get close to the Demonic Cult leader, Ye Dingzhi.

This made Shi Feixuan extremely resistant.

She subconsciously thought of a place where she could stay peacefully—

Snow Moon City, Nameless Martial Arts School.

That name naturally surfaced in her mind.

Su Rui's relationship with his Disciples was like that of Master and apprentice, yet also like friends; that kind of atmosphere made her yearn for it.

To prevent the impending catastrophe, it would likely be enough if that Hall Master took action.

Compared to that Ye Dingzhi, whom she had never met but who had already been labeled with a conspiracy, Su Rui clearly carried more weight in her heart.

"Saintess Highness, this doesn't seem to be the way to Heaven Beyond Heaven."

What caught Shi Feixuan off guard was that as she was about to enter Snow Moon City, she was stopped by several Disciples of the Quiet Temple of Compassion.

Her face immediately darkened.

"I have my own plans; move aside."

The clothing of these people belonged to the Disciples of the "Empty Mountain Hidden Nunnery," a subordinate force of the Quiet Temple of Compassion.

Normally, her status would be even more noble than that of the Abbess of the Empty Mountain Hidden Nunnery; how would these Disciples dare to disobey her orders?

But this time, as soon as she finished speaking, they glanced at each other and remained standing where they were.

"Saintess Highness, the orders of the Holy Land are paramount.

This matter is of great importance; please prioritize the common people, Highness."

The common people again!

Is it for the common people, or for the Holy Land's own benefit?

A flash of anger appeared in Shi Feixuan's eyes, which was extremely rare for her usual temperament.

But at this moment, a sense of irritability inexplicably welled up in her heart.

The phrase "common people" coming from these people's mouths suddenly became absurd and laughable.

"I said, move aside!"

Her tone suddenly became icy.

"Please don't make it difficult for us, Saintess Highness!"

The several people still stood their ground, their hands even resting on their sword hilts.

"Saintess Highness, please follow the instructions of the Holy Land!"

A cold female voice slowly drifted over.

Shi Feixuan suddenly turned her head.

"It's you?"

The newcomer was the Abbess of the Empty Mountain Hidden Nunnery, a middle-aged woman in plain white robes with an indifferent expression.

"Saintess Highness, I have come by order of the Holy Land to urge you to go to Heaven Beyond Heaven to execute the mission."

Seeing Shi Feixuan's expression change slightly, the Abbess's tone remained unchanged.

"Now that the Demonic Cult of Heaven Beyond Heaven is marching eastward, its leader Ye Dingzhi has approached the Land Immortal realm, and his strength is extraordinary.

This battle for Northern Li will surely lead to rivers of blood and suffering for all living beings; can Your Highness bear to witness it?"

Looking at Shi Feixuan before her, the Abbess couldn't help but think of her Master, Fan Qinghui.

Back then, she had also been close to the position of the Holy Land's Saintess, but unfortunately, every generation of the Holy Land's Saintesses were people of peerless beauty and extraordinary temperament, while she was born ordinary.

Fan Qinghui used her status as Saintess to establish a relationship with Song Que, the Heavenly Saber of the Song Clan, not only becoming famous but eventually gaining control over the entire Holy Land.

The jealousy and resentment suppressed for many years quietly surged.

And this time, the Demonic Cult of Heaven Beyond Heaven and the Song Clan of the Great Tang were no longer on the same level.

Rumor has it that Ye Dingzhi has already suffered Qi Deviation.

Letting Shi Feixuan face all this, she actually felt a faint sense of anticipation.

"Move aside, I will make my own decision!"

"Saintess Highness, I am only executing the Holy Land's orders. Please head to Heaven Beyond Heaven immediately."

"What if I insist on going to Snow Moon City?"

Shi Feixuan's voice was cold.

"Then I can only resort to extraordinary measures."

The Abbess's tone was firm, no longer showing the respect of the past.

Shi Feixuan slowly gripped her sword hilt, and the air seemed to be filled with a murderous aura.

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