Lingyuan Immortal

Chapter 756 Not a fuel-efficient lamp

"Southern Border Demon Ancestor?"

"Yes, I heard that during the sword fight, the Southern Border Demon Ancestor invited Chen Shangzhen. I guess this time he went to keep the appointment..."

Sect Leader Mingxuan and the three Palace Masters nodded and breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

The chances and fate are right, so Jiang family must not be blamed on the evil cultivator.

Although they did not have a close relationship with Chen Mu and had only met him once when he first joined the sect, Chen Mu was now related to the reputation of the Black and White Taoist Palace. How could they hope that it would be as Jiang said?

Looking at Chen Mu, who exuded a humble and simple air, Master Xuyun chuckled, "How could Daoist Fellow Bai Jin possibly be a member of the Demonic Path?"

Han Yuanzi and the others also nodded and responded.

The Liu family's ancestor was not surprised by this. As they had ulterior motives, how could they not know that Chen Mu had traveled to southern Xinjiang and entered Baiguo Mountain?
It was intentional to bring this up at this time.

"Fellow Daoist Bai Jin is certainly not a demon cultivator!"

The Liu family patriarch said this in a decisive tone, then his tone darkened: "However, in recent years, there have also been demonic cultivators causing chaos in southern Xinjiang."

"It just so happens that the younger generations of my clan mentioned in the news that the great demon they encountered had the aura of a demon clan, which shows that it came from the southern border!"

"Thinking about it this way, this demon happened to be with Chen Mu... Fellow Daoists, do you believe this is a coincidence?"

Han Yuanzi and the others frowned, wondering, "I've seen the broken jade slip myself, and it doesn't seem to contain any mention of demonic energy."

They frowned and said nothing, looking at each other for a few times, thinking that Jiang must have some hidden message. They shook their heads secretly and did not question it rashly.

Little did he know that the ancestor of the Liu family was also secretly sweating. The news was just a few words, and how could he know the identity of the demon? He was just using Chen Mu's trip to southern Xinjiang to trick him.

If Chen Mu flatly denied it, it would mean that he knew some details and was indeed present when Jiang Rongzang and the other man died.

But if he was ambiguous, acknowledged his identity as a demon, or pretended to be ignorant, it would further prove that there was something fishy about the matter, and would deepen the suspicions of Han Yuanzi and others.

After all, Jiang Rongzang and the other man died within just a few days, and he happened to return to Zhongzhou at that time. How could he not know?

It can be said that whether Chen Mu speaks or not, the situation will be unfavorable to him...

Chen Mu narrowed his eyes slightly, half believing and half doubting what he said.

Taixuan was originally a demon, so it is not impossible that Jiang Rongzang had described it before his death.

"If that's the case, then I'll just go along with what you said..."

His mind raced, and even his Nascent Soul trembled. However, for some reason, the inheritance soul flag that had always been suspended in the air beside him had now disappeared...

Chen Mu pondered for a moment, but before he could speak, True Lord Suyang snorted coldly, "The area bordering Southern Xinjiang seems to be the territory of the Shangjing Qin family. I wonder what the descendants of the Jiang family are doing there."

"Also, I heard there's a great cultivator who has reached the Perfect Nascent Soul stage, but he's never been seen in Central Continent. The Runan Jiang Clan... they're really well hidden."

Xuyun pretended to stop him, but it was just a gesture.

After Su Yang finished speaking, Fang followed the procedure and said politely, "Friend Jiang and Friend Liu, please don't be angry. Junior Brother Su Yang has always been straightforward and extremely averse to beating around the bush. If I have offended you, please forgive me."

Master Liu's face darkened. You are being straightforward. Doesn't that mean they are beating around the bush?

The Jiang clan patriarch remained expressionless, replying in a cold voice, "Let fellow Daoist Suyang know that Jiang Qianrui, a descendant of our clan, was originally devoted to the pursuit of the Dao, unconcerned with worldly affairs. However, in recent years, demonic cultivators have been wreaking havoc in Central Continent, and he, feeling the turmoil, has come forth to the world."

"He strives to slay one more demon cultivator, so that the unrest in Central Continent can be alleviated. How can I refuse such a noble wish?"

"That's why the two brothers traveled around Central Continent, slaying the rebellious demonic cultivators. At that time, they were only passing through the border between the two continents!"

That's what they said, but no one present believed it.

Everyone knew what Jiang was thinking, but now Chen Mu had returned to the mountain gate safely, while the two Jiang brothers had died, so they couldn't say anything more.

They had their concerns, but Master Suyang didn't care. He sneered, "When did the Jiang family become so concerned about the overall situation?"

True Lord Liu snorted angrily and shouted, "We're talking about Chen Mu right now. Why does Daoist Fellow Suyang keep changing the subject?!"

Zhenjun Suyang did not comment. Just as he was about to continue speaking, he heard Chen Mu suddenly cough lightly, which attracted the attention of everyone and they all looked in the direction of the sound.

Han Yuanzi said softly, "Young Master Chen, do you have anything to say?"

Chen Mu nodded, then sighed and said slowly, "Uncle Suyang...you really misunderstood the Jiang family."

"Uh-huh?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was startled, and some widened their eyes to varying degrees, with an expression of surprise.

Even the two ancestors Jiang and Liu frowned suddenly. Instead of being surprised, they became secretly alert.

Su Yang Zhenjun was a little displeased. What was going on? It would have been fine if he'd spoken up for you, but why were you trying to excuse him?
"Oh, then it seems that I have said too much?"

He forced a smile and spoke in a muffled voice.

Chen Mu apologized secretly, but appeared serious on the surface.

"Uncle Master doesn't know."

"The unrest among the demonic cultivators in Southern Xinjiang is no less severe than that in Central Continent. Since I came down from Baiguo Mountain in Southern Xinjiang, I have encountered two demons at the Nascent Soul stage, not to mention those below."

"Fortunately, I just advanced, so I had no danger along the way."

Chen Mu paused and said nervously, "But when we were approaching Central Continent, we encountered a demon who had reached the Perfect Nascent Soul stage and even had the faint aura of a Spiritual Transformation!"

"He chased me all the way, and I kept fleeing. However, the gap in realm between us was too great, and I couldn't shake him off. Instead, he kept approaching me, and we continued like this all the way to the border between the two continents."

"I was entangled by that demon and gradually lost my edge. Most of my tactics were broken. At this critical moment of life and death, I unexpectedly ran into two fellow Daoists from the Jiang family. I was truly overjoyed!"

At this time, he sighed again and continued, "Speaking of which, I have a grudge against the Jiang family. This is a well-known fact."

"I originally thought that fellow Daoist Jiang wouldn't offer any help, but in the end I realized that I was still judging others by my own standards..."

"Fellow Daoist Jiang came to my rescue and took most of the pressure on my behalf. This allowed me to catch my breath for a moment."

Having said this, he raised his eyes and looked at Jiang and Liu, as if to thank them.

"After that, the three of us fought the demon with all our might, using all our skills, and forced it to retreat for a while."

"However, none of us three could have imagined that the demon had other hidden tricks. Once it was unleashed, the three of us were immediately in danger!"

"At the critical moment, it was the Jiang family's Daoist friend with higher cultivation who stepped forward and risked his life to stop the demon, allowing the two of us to escape quickly." Chen Mu shook his head and said, "To be honest, in order to prevent that Daoist friend's efforts from being in vain, I and another Daoist friend of the Jiang family separated and fled. Everything that happened afterwards..."

After saying this, he turned to Jiang and Liu and bowed respectfully: "Jiang's noble character is something I truly admire. I will not mention the past again..."

He talked freely, but the atmosphere in the room became increasingly quiet.

Will Jiang help his enemies?
Regardless of what the two Jiang brothers were going to do, even if they really happened to encounter the above situation.

Based on their understanding of Jiang, it was already merciful of Jiang not to add insult to injury. How could she risk her life to save him as Chen Mu said?

It can be seen that Chen Mu looked sincere, and the information they saw on the broken jade slip made them suspicious.

"Is this really the case?"

……

Everyone looked at each other, with doubts in their hearts.

But just like what happened just now, this kind of thing cannot be said openly, otherwise wouldn’t it offend the Jiang family?

It might even offend the Black and White Dao Palace...

After all, at this moment, Master Suyang had changed his depressed expression and slightly raised the corners of his mouth. Although he looked indignant and sympathetic, it looked awkward no matter how you looked at it.

The corners of the eyes of the two ancestors Jiang and Liu twitched, and a nameless fire arose in their hearts.

They personally sent Jiang Rongzang and Jiang Qianrui, so they naturally knew that the two would definitely not help them. It was obvious that Chen Mu must be lying!

"Nonsense!"

Liu Zhenjun shouted angrily, "It's you who brought in the demons and used them to kill the descendants of the Jiang family!"

Chen Mu looked anxious upon hearing this, as if eager to defend himself. "Why am I acting like this? As you just said, Fellow Daoist Jiang just happened to be passing by. How could I have foresight and be able to lure away the demon?"

At this moment, Master Liu felt a pang in his heart, realizing that he had said something wrong. At the beginning, he had been insisting on the identity of "the devil's hidden agent". The demon should have been associated with Chen Mu, so how could it be that Chen Mu had led it?
Fortunately, the Jiang clan's ancestor sneered and said, "You are truly eloquent. You said you fought the demon for a long time, but how come you didn't suffer any injuries at all? Could it be that two of us, the Jiang clan, had to die?"

"Such a strange thing, fellow Taoists are as clear as a candle, how could you fool them?!"

He knew that Chen Mu had absolutely nothing to do with this matter, but the young man in front of him spoke so righteously, so he could only say it from a different angle.

"It's only natural that you, the True Lord, would be suspicious of this. However, as I said earlier, I initially simply ran away, and once I was entangled, Fellow Daoist Jiang took on most of the pressure..."

Chen Mu sighed repeatedly, looking ashamed.

"The fact that I didn't sustain any serious injuries is entirely due to the generosity of Daoist Fellow Jiang... I am truly deeply ashamed."

The ancestor of the Jiang family gritted his teeth secretly, feeling angry and upset. Although he was being praised, he felt like there was something stuck in his throat.

Now that his descendants are dead, there is no evidence to prove anything, and the few words they left behind are also ambiguous. Isn't it just what Chen Mu says?
He originally wanted to use his "demon" identity to trick Chen Mu into revealing something, but he didn't expect Chen Mu to do the opposite and continue talking, which put them in an awkward position.

His thoughts raced, and he took a deep look at Chen Mu, who was still respectful and humble, and then he said loudly to Han Yuanzi and the others:
"My fellow Daoists, this boy is truly treacherous. If it's true as he claims, and if my Jiang clan members risked their lives to stop the demon and allow him to escape, then why didn't they immediately go to the Shangjing Qin clan to seek help, instead of slowly returning to the mountain gate?"

"From this, it can be seen that there must be something fishy about this boy!"

At this point, he no longer expected to immediately turn Chen Mu into a hidden agent for the demon cultivators. He wanted to create a grudge against him first, and then slowly make it a reality...

"Chen Mu, what do you say?" Han Yuanzi asked again.

Chen Mu raised his eyebrows slightly and was about to take a step forward to answer, but suddenly he felt something in his heart and deliberately slowed down.

After this pause, all the True Lords present raised their eyes to the sky, as if their sight could see through the small world and directly see the outside world.

Master Xuyun laughed heartily and said, "Whoever comes, Mingxuan, send someone to welcome Daoist Qin."

"Taozi of the Qin family?"

Sect Master Mingxuan also noticed the outsiders' greetings at this time and chuckled, "Since Daozi is here to visit, Palace Master Tao, you should go and greet him."

Tao Xianxu was standing at the bottom, watching Chen Mu's explanation in amazement, but upon hearing what he said, he immediately straightened his expression, bowed and said yes, then left.

Not long after, a tall figure in armor came over. It was Qin Weichu, the Taoist disciple of the Qin family!

"I greet all the True Lords and all the Daoist friends."

Jiang and Liu couldn't help but look at each other, secretly feeling that something was wrong.

Master Xuyun chuckled and said, "What brings you here, young friend Qin?"

Qin Weichu bowed and replied, "I came here to express my gratitude. Thanks to Fellow Daoist Chen Mu's warning, my Qin family was able to resolve the border crisis.

Secondly, I want to inform all the True Lords that the demons in Southern Border are powerful. I need to give my Qin family a set of rules on how to defend against them..."

Everyone was startled, and Han Yuanzi pressed the issue, "Is it really the demonic cultivators causing trouble?"

Qin Weichu nodded, sighed, and said, "After receiving the warning from Fellow Daoist Chen, the True Lord of our clan went to the border to investigate. He indeed saw a demon. Our ancestor immediately engaged it in battle, but unfortunately, he was unable to stop it and the demon escaped."

Everyone was shocked when they heard this: "How could he have such fighting power?!"

"No wonder he was able to defeat three people together and even kill two of them..."

At this time, Qin Weichu turned to Chen Mu, bowed his head and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen had lost most of his spiritual power at that time. He left in a hurry. I, the Qin family, am truly rude."

Chen Mu smiled faintly and said, "Fellow Daoist Qin, why are you so polite? I just lament that the demons are so powerful that Fellow Daoist Jiang couldn't hold on until the True Lord arrived..."

Jiang and Liu's faces were extremely grim. They no longer cared about their reputations at this moment. They still refused to give up and said, "My Jiang family has a grudge against this boy, so why would we help him? There must be a hidden reason. Fellow Taoists, please think carefully..."

Han Yuanzi and the others remained silent, smiled slightly, and their eyes moved back and forth between Jiang and Chen.

They didn't care about the feud between Chen Mu and the Jiang family. They came here only because they were shocked by the words "evil cultivator and hidden agent" from the Jiang family ancestor.

But now it seems that neither of them is easy to deal with.

One sent out a Nascent Soul cultivator from their clan to ambush the enemy, while the other even used a demon cultivator to kill the enemy...

That’s right, they now believe that the demon from southern Xinjiang was deliberately lured away by Chen Mu just to kill someone with a borrowed knife.

However, the two excuses of "killing with a borrowed knife" and "evil cultivator's hidden agent" are of different natures, which is why they are unwilling to offend the Black and White Taoist Palace.

After all, Jiang set the ambush first, and the knife was at his neck. Why didn't he allow him to use a trick to survive?
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(End of this chapter)